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Padraic Gibson is a psychologist, family therapist and supervisor. He works in Ireland, Italy and Malta. He is a Senior Research Associate and Lecturer at Dublin City University and founder of the OCD® and Anxiety Disorders Clinic .
Effective communication is the foundation of the relationship. This article describes how strategic communication is an essential tool within businesses, but also in our daily lives.
Padraic Gibson is a psychologist, family therapist and supervisor. He works in Ireland, Italy and Malta. He is a Senior Research Associate and Lecturer at Dublin City University and founder of the OCD® and Anxiety Disorders Clinic .
This article describes how fear of public speaking can affect mental health and performance in business and provides tips for combating this fear. Having the opportunity to speak in front of an audience, whether it's three or three hundred people, to greet new people, or to present to new clients can fill us with dread. Research from the United States shows that fear of public speaking (or "glossophobia") is one of the biggest fears people face, surpassing even fear of heights, fear of spiders, and fear of death itself.
How does procrastination affect mental health and our everyday lives? How to stop procrastinating? Procrastination in a systemic approach.
Published in Mental Health Review (September 2022)
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Padraic Gibson is a psychologist, family therapist and supervisor. He works in Ireland, Italy and Malta. He is a Senior Research Associate and Lecturer at Dublin City University and founder of the OCD® and Anxiety Disorders Clinic .
The hope effect, also known as the placebo effect, refers to the phenomenon where a person's belief or expectation about a treatment or intervention can lead to a perceived improvement in one's condition, even if the treatment itself is inert or inactive. It highlights the powerful influence of our mindset and beliefs on our subjective experiences and outcomes, Gibson, P. (2022). The placebo effect has been observed throughout history, but its official documentation dates back to the late 18th century, Kirsch, I., et al. (2008).
Padraic Gibson is a psychologist, family therapist and supervisor. He works in Ireland, Italy and Malta. He is a Senior Research Associate and Lecturer at Dublin City University and founder of the OCD® and Anxiety Disorders Clinic .
Human beings have a natural tendency to seek certainty and control over their lives. Doubt challenges this desire for certainty, because it introduces a feeling of ambiguity and unpredictability. When faced with doubt, individuals may experience discomfort and anxiety due to the inability to confidently predict or control outcomes. Doubt can create cognitive dissonance, which is a psychological discomfort that occurs when people have conflicting beliefs, ideas, or perceptions.
Padraic Gibson is a psychologist, family therapist and supervisor. He works in Ireland, Italy and Malta. He is a Senior Research Associate and Lecturer at Dublin City University and founder of the OCD® and Anxiety Disorders Clinic .
Self-esteem is a fundamental aspect of human psychology that influences how we perceive and interact with ourselves and the world around us. One of the first psychologists to describe this concept was William James in 1890, who defined it as the relationship between the perceived self, i.e. "The one I think I am" and the ideal self "The one that I would like to be"; the greater the gap, the greater the dissatisfaction.
Padraic Gibson is a psychologist, family therapist and supervisor. He works in Ireland, Italy and Malta. He is a Senior Research Associate and Lecturer at Dublin City University and founder of the OCD® and Anxiety Disorders Clinic .
Narcissism, a term originating from Greek mythology, has become a buzzword in modern culture. It is often used to describe people who demonstrate excessive self-centeredness and an insatiable need for admiration. But what lies beneath the surface of this intriguing personality trait? What drives people to display such grandiose self-importance?