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New study highlights the psychological power of minimal social interactions https://buff.ly/48Be5dX

Researchers conducting a study published by the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology found that asking a question and then two follow-up questions dramatically increases how likable others perceive you to be. Likability is a driver of lasting connections and relationships. Likability is a driver of success. Find out the exact 3 questions to ask to be more likable in my new blog post here: https://lnkd.in/g86jvypu #LeadingWithQuestions

Stepping into the social arena, many of us unknowingly become actors under the perceived scrutiny of a meticulous audience - a phenomenon known as the Spotlight Effect. This psychological lens through which we view our social interactions magnifies our perceived visibility and impact in the eyes of others. Let’s understand how this cognitive bias shapes our behaviours and social perceptions. 🎭🔍 #SpotlightEffect #SocialPerception #CognitiveBias #BehavioralPsychology #SocialAnxiety

Positive psychology explains to us the importance of relations in our lives, to reinforce this message enjoy the clip below. https://lnkd.in/eS4rbtUb

Like to boost your empathy skills, check out some top tips in this article. #gobearfruit #empathy

Great article explaining the use of improv to teach empathy!

Research shows that improv can help boost empathy. In my latest Psychology Today article, I break down the four improv games that helped medical students boost empathy and explain what you can do to build up your own. #psychologytoday #empathy #improv

Interesting model for a better understanding of driving change initiatives from a sociological standpoint.

Why should you talk with strangers? Because its good for you. Yet, we typically refrain from talking to strangers because we assume the outcome won't be good (e.g., we will be rejected or not know what to say). Here is a scientific study (admittedly too dense for you to want to read) showing what you are losing by being pessimistic. It shows that all you need is practice or a good reason (in this case a scavenger hunt game), and your expectations will grow more positive (and accurate), leading to more interactions and better social health. A good place to start - your neighborhood. Go find a neighbor and turn him or her from a stranger into a relationship. #loneliness #socialhealth #isolation #relationships #placemaking Placemaking Education PlacemakingX

I recently had a sad conversation with a person on Instagram. Let's call them X. X is a student of psychology and had been seeing a therapist for some time. The practitioner they were consulting had told them to drop their idea of becoming a therapist in the future. Why? The therapist told X that EQ is an innate trait that people are born with, and that X has very low EQ so it'll be impossible for them to be a good therapist. "Good therapists don't go for therapy" were the words of the therapist. I had to tell X that every thing that the therapist had said were lies. I told them that EQ is an acquired trait, not innate, that a person can learn how to become better at assessing, expressing, and regulating emotions, and that good therapists actually go to therapy when they need it. I don't know how much X believed me, but I tried. My immediate reaction to the conversation was to feel very angry. Angry at the absolute lack of basic education qualified people can possess. Angry at the supreme confidence people can have in spreading falsehoods. Like it or not, our clients look up to as learned experts. When we use jargon in our conversations, they are likely to take what we say at face value. It's rare for people to fact check what their therapist is telling them because the thought that the therapist could be wrong or lying doesn't cross their minds. It's imperative for us to be competent in our practice. Not sure about EQ, but if being ethical isn't someone's forte, the field is definitely not for them. ~~~~~~ #mentalhealthcare #ethicalpractice #competence #eq #emotionalquotient