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Feb 12
1 min

Wrong Matters More Than Right in Helping

In training and lectures on treatment outcomes I often suggest that doing the wrong thing in sessions with clients has a bigger impact on...

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Phil Harris

Dec 12, 2019
1 min

DHI: The Vision Project

Throughout 2019, Developing Health & Independence (DHI), have been marking their 20th anniversary as a charity by looking to the future. ...

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Phil Harris

Oct 6, 2019
3 min

How to Control Sadness

Impulsive shopping can be a costly vice for people who are eager to escape emotional pain, but researchers have now discovered a strategy...

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Research Shocker: The Power Pose Does Not Work!

Phil Harris

Oct 3, 2019
3 min

Research 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...

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Visualization of Goals is Not Always Helpful

Phil Harris

Apr 8, 2019
3 min

Visualization of Goals is Not Always Helpful

Using visualization as motivation is a common technique for achieving goals, but consumers who are pursuing health goals such as eating h...

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The Role of Emotional Expression in Treatment Outcomes

Phil Harris

Mar 20, 2019
1 min

The Role of Emotional Expression in Treatment Outcomes

I discuss the role of emotions in change and treatment outcomes. Particularly the importance of naming emotions in the here and now in o...

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Have I Told You About My Self-Disclosure?

Phil Harris

Jan 24, 2019
2 min

Have 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...

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Expectations Equal Outcome in Talking Cures

Phil Harris

Nov 22, 2018
1 min

Expectations Equal Outcome in Talking Cures

In lectures and training I always emphasis that other factors contribute to the clients outcome than just the model of practice. These f...

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Phil Harris

Nov 14, 2018
1 min

The 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 ...

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Phil Harris

Nov 14, 2018
4 min

Pain: All in the Mind?

I am currently looking at psychological pain management techniques that can reduce the intensity of withdrawal symptoms in detoxification...

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Phil Harris

Oct 15, 2018
2 min

Solution Aversion Therapy

I once read that people do not seek professional help for emotional or mental health problems because they lack awareness of a possible s...

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Phil Harris

Jul 4, 2018
2 min

The Three Best Ways to Have Fun

Everyone'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...

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Phil Harris

Jul 4, 2018
5 min

Problems Expand with Sucess

I hugely admire Prof Dan Gilbert's research. You will see numerous references to his intriguing research on the nature of happiness on m...

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Computer Gaming-Now An Official Disorder

Phil Harris

Jun 21, 2018
2 min

Computer Gaming-Now An Official Disorder

The World Health Organisation has defined Gaming addiction as a disorder in the International Classification of Disorders (11 Edition). ...

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Phil Harris

Jun 21, 2018
4 min

The Perfect Life Is... Not So Perfect

It seems reasonable that people would want to maximize various aspects of life if they were given the opportunity to do so, whether it's ...

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Phil Harris

Jun 21, 2018
3 min

The Quantum Physics of Groups

A scientist at Duke University says the natural evolution of social organizations into larger and more complex communities that exhibit d...

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Think You Have a Personality Disorder? You Are Probably Right.

Phil Harris

Jun 13, 2018
3 min

Think You Have a Personality Disorder? You Are Probably Right.

Purdue University researchers think the gap between a psychologists' diagnosis and a patient's self-evaluation might not be as extreme as...

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Phil Harris

Jun 13, 2018
3 min

A New Type of Depression Found

Depression is a mental disorder that affects over 300 million people around the world. While treatments exist, many of them are based on ...

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Regret: A Conflict Between Three Selves?

Phil Harris

May 31, 2018
2 min

Regret: A Conflict Between Three Selves?

Forsaken dreams. Romantic interests not pursued. Securing a job near home rather than an adventurous position overseas. Our most endurin...

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Conspiracy Theories: A New Insight or is That Just What They Want You to Believe?

Phil Harris

May 31, 2018
3 min

Conspiracy Theories: A New Insight or is That Just What They Want You to Believe?

Conspiracy theories about government officials and the institutions they represent are widespread and rooted deep in U.S. history accordi...

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