Things Psychology Educators Wish Their Students Knew

Every day, psychology educators spend a considerable amount of time teaching students about the science of their minds. This can be tough, but teaching psychology is an essential part of the field. Not only does it help future psychologists better understand their field, but it gives students a better understanding of themselves and their thoughts. What are some of the most important things psychology educators wish their students knew? Here are 10 things that psychology educators wish their students knew.

 

 

1. The importance of understanding your emotions

 

1. It’s not just about your happiness.
2.  You don’t have to like everything.
3.  Your emotions are a part of you.
4.  You have the power to control your emotions.
5.  Emotions are not just for people with mental illness.
6.  You don’t have to be good at everything.
7.  You have the power to change your emotions.
8.  It’s not always your fault.
9.  You don’t have to like everything.
10.  Emotions are not just for people with mental illness.

 

 

2. The power of visualization

 

The power of visualization can be used to help students improve their performance in school and life. 1. The brain is a muscle. 2. You can't "think" your way to success. 3. You can't "think" your way to happiness. 4. You can't "think" your way to wisdom. 5. People are not always good or bad. 6. Your feelings are not always accurate. 7. You are not always in control. 8. You are not always responsible. 9. You are not always the center of the universe. 10. We are not always in the right.

The power of visualization can be used to help students improve their performance in school and life.

1. The brain is a muscle.

2. You can't "think" your way to success.

3. You can't "think" your way to happiness.

4. You can't "think" your way to wisdom.

5. People are not always good or bad.

6. Your feelings are not always accurate.

7. You are not always in control.

8. You are not always responsible.

 

 

3. Systemic influence of social ties

 

Psychology educators would love to tell their students that they are amazing, but they have a hard time getting the message across. So, they have come up with 10 ways that they wish they could tell their students.

1. You are more than your thoughts

2. You are more than your emotions

3. You deserve to be loved and respected

4. You are more than your thoughts and emotions

5. You can control your thoughts

6. You can control your emotions

7. You are a unique individual

8. You are not your thoughts or emotions

9. You are not your thoughts, emotions, or behaviors

10. You are a unique individual who deserves to be loved and respected

 

 

4. The difference between a psychologist and a psychiatrist

 

Psychologists are experts in the field of psychology. They are not able to prescribe medications and they cannot diagnose mental health conditions. Psychologists are the ones who can look at the entire person to determine how they are feeling, what is going on in their life, and what is causing the problems. There are many different types of psychologists, including clinical, counseling, developmental, and research psychologists. Clinicians that specialize in mental disorders evaluation and treatment are known as doctors. They can prescribe medications and diagnose mental health conditions. They are usually the ones who can diagnose depression and bipolar disorder.