Phil HarrisNov 3, 20211 minAaron Beck dies at the Age of 100Sad news today as it was announced that Aaron Beck, the father of Cognitive Therapy has died at the age of 100. It would be impossible...
Phil HarrisMar 7, 20213 minMicro-Dosing: All in the Mind?Positive psychological effects associated with taking small doses of psychedelic drugs are likely the result of users' expectations,...
Phil HarrisJan 19, 20213 minReligious CopingReligious people facing life crises rely on emotion-regulation strategies that psychologists also use, a new study finds. They look for...
Phil HarrisDec 16, 20201 minChristmas: A Literature ReviewChristmas is the time of year when the normal rules of life are abandoned. Even though this Christmas will be different, the same spirit...
Phil HarrisFeb 12, 20201 minWrong Matters More Than Right in HelpingIn training and lectures on treatment outcomes I often suggest that doing the wrong thing in sessions with clients has a bigger impact on...
Phil HarrisDec 12, 20191 minDHI: The Vision ProjectThroughout 2019, Developing Health & Independence (DHI), have been marking their 20th anniversary as a charity by looking to the future....
Phil HarrisOct 6, 20193 minHow to Control SadnessImpulsive shopping can be a costly vice for people who are eager to escape emotional pain, but researchers have now discovered a strategy...
Phil HarrisOct 3, 20193 minResearch Shocker: The Power Pose Does Not Work!This web site is not afraid to tackle the big issues. The concept of power posing -- think of a Wonder Woman stance -- gained popularity...
Phil HarrisApr 8, 20193 minVisualization of Goals is Not Always HelpfulUsing visualization as motivation is a common technique for achieving goals, but consumers who are pursuing health goals such as eating...
Phil HarrisMar 20, 20191 minThe Role of Emotional Expression in Treatment OutcomesI discuss the role of emotions in change and treatment outcomes. Particularly the importance of naming emotions in the here and now in...
Phil HarrisJan 24, 20192 minHave I Told You About My Self-Disclosure?I get asked about the issue of self-disclosure a lot in training. It is one of those difficult grey areas where people are never sure of...
Phil HarrisNov 22, 20181 minExpectations Equal Outcome in Talking CuresIn lectures and training I always emphasis that other factors contribute to the clients outcome than just the model of practice. These...
Phil HarrisNov 14, 20181 minThe Psychology of Mystical Healing?In training and lectures people often refer to spiritual or mystical approaches to psychological healing, but often find it hard to cite...
Phil HarrisNov 14, 20184 minPain: All in the Mind?I am currently looking at psychological pain management techniques that can reduce the intensity of withdrawal symptoms in detoxification...
Phil HarrisOct 15, 20182 minSolution Aversion TherapyI once read that people do not seek professional help for emotional or mental health problems because they lack awareness of a possible...
Phil HarrisJul 4, 20182 minThe Three Best Ways to Have FunEveryone's so busy these days that it is easy to think you need to schedule time to have fun. But be careful about how you do that, said...
Phil HarrisJul 4, 20185 minProblems Expand with SucessI hugely admire Prof Dan Gilbert's research. You will see numerous references to his intriguing research on the nature of happiness on...
Phil HarrisJun 21, 20182 minComputer Gaming-Now An Official DisorderThe World Health Organisation has defined Gaming addiction as a disorder in the International Classification of Disorders (11 Edition). ...
Phil HarrisJun 21, 20184 minThe Perfect Life Is... Not So PerfectIt seems reasonable that people would want to maximize various aspects of life if they were given the opportunity to do so, whether it's...
Phil HarrisJun 21, 20183 minThe Quantum Physics of GroupsA scientist at Duke University says the natural evolution of social organizations into larger and more complex communities that exhibit...