Article written in collaboration with   @psicoatelierpordenone Defining Procrastination Beyond Common Misconceptions Procrastination is commonly defined as the intentional delay of a planned course of action despite awareness that this delay will lead to negative consequences (Steel, 2007). This definition is particularly important because it distinguishes procrastination from simple time management difficulties or the need to reorganize priorities. Procrastination, in fact,

Article written in collaboration with  @sofiapsicoterapia  The Therapeutic Alliance: Theoretical Foundations and Its Role in the Healing Process The therapeutic alliance is considered one of the strongest predictors of psychotherapy outcomes, regardless of the theoretical model adopted. In his influential formulation, Bordin (1979) defines it as a construct composed of three key elements: agreement on goals, agreement on tasks, and the emotional bond. This definition has made

Post written in collaboration with @ semidipsicologia Introduction Empathy is often considered a spontaneous act: “I see an emotion, I feel it”. Yet, this process is much more complex than it appears. Although mirror neurons facilitate immediate understanding of the actions and expressions of others, they are not sufficient to generate a true empathic experience (Rizzolatti & Sinigaglia, 2006). Empathy indeed requires a set of cognitive, affective, and relational functions th