In this engaging video, Professor Judith Homberg, of the Donders Institute for Brain, Cognition and Behavior, Radboud University, answers the question “Is high sensitivity real?” Spoiler alert: yes, it is real. Prof. Homberg uses a range of tools and prompts to help demonstrate the ideas she speaks about. Note: Recorded in Dutch with English subtitles.
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Positive Psychology: Does it Live Up to its Claims?
As a researcher, I find it important to look at, and present, both/all sides of an issue. In that vein, I am sharing an article from Joseph Smith which appears on vox.com. This is an interesting read; it casts an objective, somewhat critical eye on the field of positive psychology. I hope you enjoy reading […]
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In Search of Meaningful Work
Research indicates that having a sense of meaning is very important for highly sensitive people’s wellbeing. This is a wonderful interview with Peggy Kern (Associate Professor at the Centre for Positive Psychology, University of Melbourne) and Nina Mapson Bone (managing director of recruitment agency Beaumont People) where they explore and discuss meaningful work and job […]
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