Virginia Satir, often hailed as the “Mother of Family Therapy,” was a pioneering figure in the field of psychotherapy, particularly in family systems therapy. Her innovative approach to understanding and improving family dynamics has profoundly influenced modern therapeutic practices, including Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP). Central to Satir’s work was her exploration of communication styles, which she…
Karen Horney was a German-American psychoanalyst who challenged many of the traditional Freudian views on psychology, particularly regarding the development of personality and the role of women. Her work laid the foundation for feminist psychology and introduced new ways of understanding anxiety, neurosis, and personality development. Karen Horney was born on September 16, 1885, in…
Carl Rogers was an American psychologist who played a key role in the development of humanistic psychology. He is best known for his creation of client-centered therapy, a groundbreaking approach that emphasized the importance of a supportive therapeutic environment and the inherent potential for personal growth within every individual. Rogers’ work has had a profound…
Katharine Cook Briggs was born on January 3, 1875, in Michigan, USA. She was a highly educated woman for her time, with a deep interest in psychology, education, and human development. Her daughter, Isabel Briggs Myers, was born on October 18, 1897. From an early age, Isabel shared her mother’s intellectual curiosity and passion for…
Abraham Maslow was an American psychologist best known for creating Maslow’s hierarchy of needs, a theory of psychological health that focuses on fulfilling innate human needs in priority, culminating in self-actualization. His work laid the foundation for humanistic psychology and has profoundly influenced how we understand motivation, personality, and personal development. Abraham Maslow was born…
Alfred Adler was an Austrian medical doctor, psychotherapist, and founder of the school of Individual Psychology. His theories, especially those related to the inferiority complex and the importance of social connections, have significantly influenced the field of personality psychology and the way we understand human behavior today. Alfred Adler was born on February 7, 1870,…
