The Tie That Binds: Understanding Trauma Bonding and the Illusion of Intimacy
Shared pain can feel like love, but trauma bonds blur connection with control—true intimacy should heal, not hurt.
understanding trauma and healing
Trauma is a deeply personal and widespread experience shaped by individual and systemic factors, with lasting impacts on well-being, and Trauma Informed Care offers a compassionate, culturally responsive approach to healing by recognizing and addressing these effects.
the muse and the mad hatter : Reflections on the currren state of psychiatry
The current psychiatric model’s stigmatization of conditions like schizophrenia overlooks the potential for creative cognition and personal significance in hallucinatory experiences, suggesting a need for a more nuanced approach that acknowledges individual strengths and the complexities of these disorders.
Stay in Your Comfort Zone: A Story of Social Anxiety
The author describes a childhood marked by trauma and emotional abuse, which led to lifelong social anxiety and PTSD exacerbated by societal expectations and her father’s dismissal of her struggles. This ultimately led her to realize that healing required self-acceptance and prioritizing self-care over societal norms.
The empathy-psychopathy spectrum
Empathy, defined as the ability to understand and share another’s experiences and emotions, is a fundamental human capacity that contrasts sharply with the lack of empathy seen in psychopathic individuals, illustrating the wide spectrum of human emotional experience.
the dreaming self
Dreams are paradoxical realms that fascinate and perplex us as they defy empirical investigation and the laws of physics, resembling psychotic episodes more than waking life. And because they elude scientific investigation, an integrated approach combining psychological, intuitive, and empirical exploration is called for.
video games and the aging mind: can super mario improve your brain?
For decades, video games have been touted as a juvenile endeavor only sought out by the young. However, according to a recent AARP survey, 45% of people 50 or older are gamers. This growing interest in gaming among older adults is a fairly new phenomenon that started during the pandemic. The types of games vary but many of these older adults report playing video games to have fun, reduce stress, keep their mind sharp, and to feel challenged. As older adults suffer the most from cognitive decline, let’s dive in and see what benefits video games can bring to the … More
