Article written in collaboration with @DOTT.SSA_FEDERICAFLAMMENT Mobbing as an Organizational Phenomenon Mobbing represents one of the most pervasive and harmful forms of psychological violence in contemporary work contexts. It is not a single isolated event, but rather a systematically hostile and prolonged form of communication that develops within professional relationships (Leymann, 1996). This phenomenon typically targets an individual who occupies a position of lower fo

Article written in collaboration with @ro.clemente_psi Introduction In recent decades, mindfulness has gained an increasingly central role within clinical psychology and scientific research. Initially associated with contemplative practices of Eastern origin, mindfulness has progressively been integrated into Western psychological models through rigorous conceptual and methodological operationalization. This process has made it possible to transform a traditional practice int

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 @DOTT.SSA_AURORAANSALDO A psychological reading of our bond with smartphones, social media, and digital environments In recent years, everyday life has become increasingly intertwined with technology. Smartphones and digital platforms are no longer mere tools: they have become constant companions, relational spaces, and places where we build and express our identity. The online world is not an “elsewhere,” but an authentic extension of our l

Post written in collaboration with @lastanzadellapsy Introduction: The expectation of immediate transformation Many people enter therapy with the hope that the psychotherapist can provide clear answers, direct suggestions, or some sort of magical indication capable of dispelling complex doubts and dilemmas. This expectation does not arise from naivety, but from an understandable desire to quickly alleviate suffering and regain stability. In contemporary culture, oriented towa

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

Post written in collaboration with @pedagogista_erminiasolito Introduction The rapid economic and cultural transformations of recent decades, amplified by globalization and technological acceleration, have profoundly changed the structure of work and the identity dynamics of workers. In the “liquid society” (Bauman, 2011), characterized by uncertainty and precariousness, professionals live in an unstable balance between flexibility and vulnerability. The neoliberal model of p

Written in collaboration with @psicoavventure Referenced Article : Paranjothy, S. M., & Wade, T. D. (2024). A meta-analysis of disordered eating and its association with self-criticism and self-compassion. International Journal of Eating Disorders, 57(3), 473–536. Introduction In recent years, research on eating disorders has progressively been oriented towards a more complex and integrated vision, which considers not only eating behaviors and body image, but also the cogniti

In 2025 (I refer to the update performed on 29/10/2025), the Italian National Institute of Health (Istituto Superiore di Sanità, ISS)  released the updated version of the Guidelines for the Diagnosis and Treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in Children and Adolescents . The document, developed by a multidisciplinary working group  coordinated by Maria Luisa Scattoni  and Primiano Iannone , constitutes an essential reference for clinical practice and the organization of