Stories and reflections

Stories and reflections are wonderful exercises to gain knowledge and wisdom in the fascinating world of psychology. We suggest you discover the most varied proposals brought from the most beautiful and inspiring cultures, through which you can learn and explore more about this field.

Why is Women’s Day commemorated? Origin, history and meaning

In 1975, the United Nations (UN) decreed March 8 as the date on which International Women’s Day is commemorated. Already in 1977, it was officially established to reflect on the search for equality and non-discrimination against women. Every year this…
Know what resilience is

How do people deal with difficult situations? What is it that allows us to adapt to traumatic experiences, such as the loss of a loved one, a job, or even when we are announced that we have a serious illness?…
How do you let life connect with you?

Sometimes we can resist rolling with the flow of life. We resist for many reasons; One of them is the rhythm with which the days go by, which can be frenetic, incessant and almost wild. Therefore, it is healthy to…
The British Premonition Agency, a true story

Since ancient times, clairvoyance has been present in different cultures and times. It seems that human beings have always believed in the possibility of seeing the future and in the existence of people who have that gift. Psychiatrist John Barker…
What did the ‘heroes of Fukushima’ teach us?

The first thing the “Fukushima heroes” taught the world is that Japan and the West think radically differently when it comes to heroism.. It was the Western newspapers that baptized these men and women as heroes, while in Japan there…
How to work between screams of agony

It is very possible that the title of this article seems figurative to you. Work amidst screams of agony? Torturing people to people? Well, the truth is that it’s not just humans who make loud, recognizable noises when they experience…
Neurodivergence at 40: rediscovering yourself

Who was going to tell me that my oddities had a name?. That, indeed, I was different from others, that the world had a different shape for me. When I had the report of my neurodivergence in front of me,…
The curious story of the British parliamentarian with multiple identities

John Stonehouse was a British parliamentarian who starred in one of the most curious stories of multiple identity of all the ones we have news of. He faked his own death and was then “reborn” twice, under two different identities.…
Sparkling love: the magic of life

Falling in love takes your breath away. Being reciprocated is a sparkling sensation and sustaining a relationship over time is magic. Healthy love in a relationship is an inexhaustible source of inspiration and admiration for the other. When you are…
Your pain and mine: when it really all comes together

When a person receives pressure from different fronts, the saying “it all comes together” is a good summary of the situation in which they find themselves. We are talking about a potential suffering that tests our ability to adapt and…