In love with your psychologist: what is transference?

In love with your psychologist: what is transference?

You chose the right counselor, you dealt with your initial issues and now you are in love with your therapist. If this has happened to you, you are not the only one. Many people fall in love with their psychiatrist or psychologist during their treatment. A good therapist will provide a safe haven to reveal … Read more

History of psychiatry : Timeline

The history of psychiatry is a fascinating story of progress, setbacks and changes in the way we understand and treat mental health. From the earliest ideas about mental illness to modern treatments, psychiatry has come a long way. In this timeline, we discover the key moments that have shaped the development of the field. Early … Read more

Intergender

Pronouns

What are pronouns? Pronouns or pronouns are words that can be used in place of a noun. The best-known example of pronouns are personal pronouns, which can refer to the person or persons speaking (first person), the person or persons spoken to (second person), or other persons or things (third person). In many Indo-European languages … Read more

De 25 meest invloedrijke psychologische onderzoeken

The 25 most influential psychological studies

Psychology is a very broad scientific movement and consists of many specializations. Each of these specializations has been strengthened over the years by research that proved or disproved theories and hypotheses. Thousands upon thousands of studies are completed each year in psychology, but there are a handful that have had a lasting impact. Some of … Read more

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Heterosexual

Heterosexual refers to individuals who experience sexual attraction exclusively to people of the opposite gender. This orientation, often known as being “straight,” is commonly recognized and socially accepted in most cultures around the world. Heterosexuality involves romantic and sexual attraction between males and females, aligning with traditional gender pairings. While it is considered the most … Read more

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Aromantic spectrum

The Aromantic Spectrum, or aromantic umbrella, is a group of romantic orientations that fall under the overarching term aromantic. Individuals on the aromantic spectrum may completely lack romantic attraction (aromantic) or experience it so infrequently or faintly that they relate more to the aromantic experience than to the alloromantic (typical romantic) one. The common link … Read more

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Agiagender spectrum (Agiaspec)

The Agiagender Spectrum, or Agiaspec, is an umbrella term for identities on the agender spectrum. This includes individuals whose gender is adjacent to, near, or resembles agender without being inherently agender. Agiaspec captures gender identities that relate to genderlessness without being directly agender in nature. It is distinct from agingender, which refers to genders that … Read more

Demi (Orientation)

Demi (Orientation)

The prefix Demi- describes someone who only feels attraction after forming a deep emotional bond with another person. The word comes from the English word “half,” meaning that attraction doesn’t happen right away but needs a strong connection first. This can apply to different types of attraction, like romantic, platonic, or sexual. The time it … Read more

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Adandrogynous

Adandrogynous refers to an individual who moves toward an androgynous gender or presentation. This identity embodies the blend of traditionally masculine and feminine traits into a cohesive, non-binary expression. Adandrogynous individuals may present themselves in a way that balances these elements, neither leaning entirely toward one side of the gender spectrum. The term falls under … Read more