• Question: Is it possible that you can explain what psychology to me in a higher level?

    Asked by 17NIreson to Caroline on 5 Mar 2018.
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      Caroline Hickman answered on 5 Mar 2018:


      Hi, a great question
      Psychology is the study of behaviour and the mind, thoughts and feelings, both conscious and unconscious. It is a science, but it is a science of people and society. I first trained as a social worker, then a counsellor, and psychotherapist. This means that I work to help people understand themselves and also understand other people as well as society and the world around them. Not often easy for us to do because we are such complex creatures and have complicated relationships!
      For me – I’m endlessly curious about people and what makes them the way they are, and trying to understand them and help them to understand themselves, and from this to live happier lives. What makes most people most unhappy is when they do not feel understood by someone else (anyone sometimes) – so trying to understand someone and showing them that is the most important thing for me.

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