Alison Publisher Spotlight: İlbey Ucar
Understanding people, what drives people, makes them tick and do what they do underpins psychology. From childhood and right through to adulthood, our lives are shaped by our thoughts. Our Alison Publisher Spotlight shines on founder of PsyNOMAD, İlbey UÇAR. He spoke to us about the value of psychology across different fields and how he’s…
Education in diversity
On the occasion of the celebration of World Autism Awareness Day, we want to celebrate the work of Dr. Jacqueline Cox Taylor, an expert Australian consultant in Special Education, who has dedicated her life to working with neurodiverse children.Jacqueline graduated from Atlantic International University in 2020, where she earned her Doctorate in Special Education, reaching…
PERFECTIONISM, A PLUS OR MINUS
Have you ever heard the old saying, “Whatever is worth doing at all, is worth doing well?” Your definition of ‘well’ in this phrase determines whether or not you are a perfectionist. Perfectionism derives from the word “Perfect,” which denotes a state of excellence, completeness, and flawlessness. A perfectionist is someone who strives for excellence,…
YOUR TEMPERAMENT AND YOUR CAREER
Have you ever wished you could be as outspoken, confident, and flexible as someone else?You can’t just be like the person you admire, no matter how hard you try; you lack the qualities, which can be frustrating! Why do you behave the way you do rather than the way the other person behaves? Temperament, the…
CAN MONEY MAKE YOU HAPPY? by Amiakhor Ejaeta
Can money buy you happiness? The answer to this question will depend largely on the respondent’s state of mind, economic situation, expectations, values, desires, needs, experiences, and several other factors.There are several schools of thought on this topic: some agree that money can buy happiness, while others disagree, and yet others believe that the happiness…
Meet Iain Batten: Cancer Survivor, MS Warrior and Alison Learner
Iain Batten is an Alison Learner from South Africa. His remarkable story of overcoming educational challenges, from dyslexia to outdated institutional biases, is an incredible tale of perseverance, commitment and the importance of education. As if his story wasn’t inspirational enough, Iain has also beaten cancer three times and is currently taking the fight to…
5 Courses to mark World Mental Health Day
This week includes World Mental Health Day, a day on which attention is drawn to our mental wellbeing and that of others. After the pandemic and the struggles that have come with it, it’s perhaps a more important day than in years past. To mark World Mental Health Day, we’ve compiled a list of five…
Wanda Suzanne Johnson: “It’s time to learn new skills and move on.”
“My name is Wanda Suzanne Johnson. I saw your school and decided it was time to further my education at age of 50. My husband and I have worked chicken farms for 30 years, it’s definitely time to learn new skills and move on.” How did you learn about Alison? I learned about Alison through…
Haruna Barry: “In term of learning professional skills, Alison is the best place to...
“My name is Haruna Barry. I am Councilor for Kudang Ward and vice-chairman of Janjanbureh Area Council in Central River Region South, The Gambia.” How did you learn about Alison? I came across an Alison post on Facebook. What was your first course on Alison, and why did you choose it? My first course with…
Gorakh Bobde: “Alison’s lectures are well crafted and easy to understand.”
“My name is Dr Gorakh Bobde. I’m the CEO of an IT company and a consulting advisor to NGOs.” How did you learn about Alison? I came across Alison through browsing the web. What was your first course on Alison, and why did you choose it? They were courses related Psychology and Business Management. I…
