Jeremy Sutton

Ireland, United Kingdom

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What Is Moral Development? Exploring Kohlberg's 6 Stages

Oct 8, 2024 | positivepsychology.com | Jeremy Sutton

Gilligan's Theory of Moral DevelopmentCarol Gilligan challenged Kohlberg's traditional theory of moral development by proposing an "ethics of care" as an alternative framework (Josselson, 2023; Gibbs, 2019). Her theory emphasizes the importance of relationships, emotions, and responsibilities to the self and others in moral reasoning.
The Positive CBT Triangle Explained (+11 Worksheets)

Aug 7, 2024 | positivepsychology.com | Jeremy Sutton

Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is a popular and highly effective intervention model for dealing with multiple mental health conditions (Early & Grady, 2017; Yarwood et al., 2024). Its success relies on the ability of the mental health practitioner to support clients in identifying their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and recognizing how they connect and influence one another.
A Blueprint for Happiness

Jul 31, 2024 | positivepsychology.com | Jeremy Sutton

We've all felt stuck at one time or another. We ask ourselves, what's next in our lives? And how do we move forward and flourish? The answer is most often found in personal growth - an active and intentional journey of self-improvement and self-actualization (Ivtzan et al., 2011). Personal growth - or personal development - should support our existing wellbeing and capacity to thrive through the creation of meaningful, value-driven lives (Nel & Govender, 2022).
How Riding the Wave Breaks Bad Habits

Jul 12, 2024 | positivepsychology.com | Jeremy Sutton

The Role of Mindfulness & Self-AwarenessMindfulness and self-awareness have a vital role to play in managing urges. While they may not initially reduce them, such techniques can potentially change our response to them (Bowen & Marlatt, 2009). For example, we may still wish to pick up our mobile phones again to check social media, yet we can resist the temptation.
Breaking Free From Overbearing Relationships

May 27, 2024 | positivepsychology.com | Jeremy Sutton

What Is Enmeshment? "Enmeshment can be defined as the experience of confusion of one's separateness from others" and a reduced sense of self and autonomy in relationships (Bacon & Conway, 2023, p. 3596). It also suggests an inability to "fully experience, understand, and value one's own thoughts, feelings, and needs in the context of relationship" (Bacon & Conway, 2023, p. 3596). Enmeshment is often confused with codependency.
Unlocking Your Clients' True Potential

May 15, 2024 | positivepsychology.com | Jeremy Sutton

What Is Humanistic Therapy? Humanistic therapy emerged from the humanistic psychology movement that surfaced as a reaction to behaviorism and psychoanalysis. Behaviorism prioritizes the importance of observable and measurable behavior through conditioning, while psychoanalysis emphasizes the influence of the unconscious mind (Block, 2011). On the other hand, humanistic psychology focuses on the individual's potential for growth.
Why We Can't Let Go

Apr 5, 2024 | positivepsychology.com | Jeremy Sutton

5 Apr 2024 by If you’ve continued with a decision or an investment of time, money, or resources long after you should have stopped, you’ve succumbed to the sunk cost fallacy (Ronayne et al., 2021). You’re not alone; most of us have. This cognitive bias is commonplace. Psychology recognizes that to avoid being overwhelmed and successfully negotiate our environment, we must make powerful — often immediate — decisions (Szpiro, 2020).
Boosting Mental Toughness in Young Athletes & 20 Strategies

Apr 1, 2024 | positivepsychology.com | Jeremy Sutton

Mental toughness is not about being the loudest and brashest athlete on the sports field, pitch, track, or in the pool. Instead, mental toughness is what gets the athlete out training at 5 a.m., enables them to play at their limits when their team is behind, and ramps up their focus when facing up to a more experienced and highly successful athlete (Strycharczyk et al., 2021).
The Empty Chair Technique: How It Can Help Your Clients

Feb 7, 2024 | positivepsychology.com | Jeremy Sutton

Resolving “unfinished business” is often an essential part of counseling. If left unresolved, it can contribute to depression, anxiety, and mental ill-health while damaging existing and future relationships (Nelson-Jones, 2014). The empty chair technique is a practice derived from gestalt therapy and designed to confront and resolve a client’s current conflicts. It enhances self-awareness by encouraging them to explore previously avoided experiences (Trijayanti et al., 2019; Smith & Quirk, 2017).