Tag: drkumarpsychologist

  • Self-Determination Theory in Education, Work, and Health

    Self-Determination Theory in Education, Work, and Health

    Self-Determination Theory (SDT), highlights three core psychological needs—autonomy, competence, and relatedness—that drive human motivation and performance. Satisfying these needs fosters engagement, creativity, and personal growth across various domains like education, workplace, healthcare, and sports, promoting well-being and sustained motivation.

  • Podcast Episode: Mind, Mood, And Motivation

    Podcast Episode: Mind, Mood, And Motivation

    This episode explores the weekly rhythm of mood fluctuations, the phenomenon of learned helplessness, and the significance of boredom. It explains how moods dip at the week’s start, the implications of diminishing motivation, and reframes boredom as a signal of unmet needs for engagement, encouraging reflection and growth.

  • A Step-by-Step Guide to MEANING-MAKING

    A Step-by-Step Guide to MEANING-MAKING

    The journey of creating meaning throughout life unfolds in six chapters, reflecting our evolving perspectives from childhood to later years. Drawing on psychological research, this guide emphasizes the importance of recognizing one’s current life stage and engaging with its unique challenges and questions. Meaning is a continuous, dynamic process rather than a fixed destination.

  • The Essential Reference for Counselling and Psychotherapy Practices

    The Essential Reference for Counselling and Psychotherapy Practices

    Modern mental health practice integrates empathy, clinical precision, and evidence-based science. Counselling and psychotherapy, though often confused, have distinct differences in depth, duration, and objectives. This reference guide provides essential frameworks for students, educators, and practitioners, detailing theoretical orientations, ethical considerations, and practical applications for effective client care.

  • Don’t try to change the people closest to you!

    Don’t try to change the people closest to you!

    This approach reframes “advice” into psychological insight: don’t try to force change in loved ones, but instead cultivate conditions where growth can happen naturally.