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Anastasia Kuzmina, a clinical psychologist at SM-Clinica for Children, told Gazeta.Ru that a first-grader's refusal to go to school does not always indicate a serious problem, but it is important for parents to find out the cause of the anxiety. She gave recommendations on talking with the child, interacting with the teacher, and pointed out signs that require professional help.
Javlon TursunovChild psychologist Sasha Hall and comedian Cariad Lloyd, on the CBeebies Parenting Download podcast, explained how to help a child who wasn't invited to a party: the situation is normal, parental intervention doesn't help, and it's better to offer an alternative and explain that it isn't about the child themselves.
Madina UsmonovaStartup NTangible has developed a psychological assessment called Clutch Factor, which, according to its founders, predicts athletes' ability to perform under pressure. The test is based on the Thematic Apperception Test, and the results are used in collegiate sports recruiting. A TechCrunch journalist demonstrated that the test can be gamed by answering dishonestly.
Sardor QodirovDr Lesel Dawson of the University of Bristol shared advice on supporting people in grief ahead of the Good Grief festival in Weston-super-Mare. According to her, what matters is not words but simply being present. She also spoke about her personal experience — the stillbirth of her younger sister and her mother's sense of guilt.
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