Addiction and Shame
Addiction psychologists generally believe that shame is a bad thing for someone suffering from addiction. Philosophers disagree.
Positive Living in Difficult Times
What is the Greatest Need Today?
Responsibility is the Key to Surviving and Thriving in Dangerous Times
In a democratic society, people are free to choose, but are not free from the consequences of their choices. A sense of responsibility towards the self, others, and a higher authority serves the important function of guiding people to make the right choices. Therefore, the survival and wellbeing of individuals and society depends on the responsible use of freedom.
Emotions and Positive Change: Thinking Beyond the Good/Bad Dichotomy
Are negative emotions to be managed and controlled? Daniel Jordan’s research suggests that both positive and negative emotions may be important for therapeutic change.
“Subversive” Thoughts on Psychotherapy
The play, Equus, has stirred the imagination of many psychologists—mainly because it raises doubts about what we do in the therapeutic hour.
New Member Introduction: Piers Worth, Ph.D., Chartered Psychologist
Piers worked until his recent retirement as Associate Professor (the local title is “Reader”) in Psychology at Bucks New University. He wrote, validated, and co-led the university’s M.Sc. Applied Positive Psychology for seven years, which established an international reputation for student care. His continuing research and writing interests include Second Wave Positive Psychology and Existential […]
New Member Introduction: Edward Chin-Ho Chang, Ph.D.
I emigrated from South Korea when I was five and have much to thank my parents for in giving me the opportunity to create a good life in Hawaii and later in New York City. I graduated from SUNY at Buffalo with a double major in psychology and philosophy. Thereafter, I completed my doctorate in […]
Member Introduction: Lilian Jans-Beken, Ph.D., and her Gratitude Research
My name is Lilian Jans-Beken (49) and I am from the Netherlands. I am a late bloomer in science. Before I went to university at 39, I earned a living as a truck driver. But then, one day, my husband suggested that I go to university because he thought I could do it.
Miscellany
September 10, 2019: World Suicide Prevention Day; Remembering Roseto, Pennsylvania; Four Reasons to Submit Articles to the INPM Newsletter
Featured Member: Maheswar Satpathy (aka Kinnari Maheswari)
I am an emerging scholar engaged with planetary health and well-being (global health, mental health), trans-disciplinary gender & sexuality studies, and critical development studies focused on politics and ethics of social justice, and aim to nurture peace and harmony.
Featured Member: Gökmen Arslan
I am a researcher in the field of counseling psychology, with a core interest in children and adolescent mental health and wellbeing.