Herein we have compiled some of the most interesting psychological facts that will blow your mind! Human psychology explores the mind and behavior, and while there’s still a lot that we don’t know, there are some fascinating and surprising study findings about the secrets of the mind.
When doing trauma work in therapy (especially EMDR) it's important to stay present to give our brain another chance to process what we went through. In fact, in EMDR we know that it doesn't work if we are dissociated or overwhelmed, so we are going to have to have coping skills (otherwise known as resources) to help keep us present. In today's video, Dr. Alexa Altman walks us through what types of resources we need when preparing to do EMDR, and how she helps her patients get ready to reprocess
Your ability to love yourself is a reflection of the love and respect you received as a child. Healing from low self worth happens the moment we understand more about WHY we may have trouble loving the self in the first place.
Why are emotional cut offs within a family so problematic? How do they affect our functioning with our family and other relationships? Jerry Wise and Yitz Goldberg explore these dynamics with personal stories and Bowen/Friedman/Titelman theory. Jerry Wise, life and relationship coach, and Yitz Goldberg, social worker and relationship coach, discuss the importance of understanding emotional cut offs and false individuality.
In today’s episode of The Terri Cole Show, you are in for a treat. I am interviewing a new pal, his name is Nate Postlethwait, but you may know him as @nate_postlethwait on Instagram.
Narcissists seem in control of life and all it throws at them. But inside, you can't be so sure how they are coping. What makes a narcissist miserable? Laura has more.
Do you ever wonder if you’re actually depressed without consciously knowing it? Many people go through life and feel a lingering sadness that never seems to improve. While you can still function as a healthy person would, you may fail to recognize how depression may manifest in other, more insidious, and hidden ways.
There’s actually a lot of overlap between laziness and burnout that can make it difficult to differentiate between the two. Burnout is defined as “a negative state of emotional, physical, and mental exhaustion caused by excessive stress and an inability to cope with it.” To educate ourselves and better understand the nature of burnout, especially when we ourselves are at risk, here are a few tell-tale signs that what you’re experiencing right now isn’t actually laziness, but burnout.
If you want to stop being irritated so easily, you need to first figure out why everyone and everything annoys you. Being angry, frustrated, and annoyed all the time isn’t a pleasant experience. It can even become a barrier to living a meaningful, productive life.
Yes, there are some good things about suffering with anxiety! Who would have thought? We dive into some of the benefits of anxiety as a way to reframe what's happening to you. Maybe your anxiety is a gift
Signs you can't trust yourself include brain fog, fear, uncertainty, and indecisiveness. Learn how to GET BACK IN TOUCH WITH INTUITION" There are things you can do to help you trust your gut instincts and emotions after a life of betrayal. It is possible to develop your intuition and gain self-trust even if you have spent a lifetime ignoring red flags.
What do you think depression is like? Depression is different from grief or sadness. Grief and sadness come in waves, and generally, you, your self-image, and your worth remain intact. However, depression erodes your self-worth until it is crumbling beneath your feet. To bring more awareness about depression, here a few common signs most people with depression have.
When you hear the word ‘Psychopath’, what comes to mind? Psychologists have a detailed behavioral inventory you can use to evaluate people for non-criminal psychopathy. It includes things like grandiose dreams, an utter lack of remorse, and shallow emotions. Author Jackson MacKenzie, who has written a book about dealing with psychopaths, points out specific behaviors that can classify someone as a psychopath which will be explored in this video. Some of these phrases in this video may sound norm
Dr. Lloyd Sederer joins Dr. Lassen once again in today's episode of LetsTalkAboutIt to discuss self-help strategies, including mind-body practices, his book "The Addiction Solution," and other resources for overcoming substance use disorders.
While we all have heard people talk about the highs of mania or hypomania, and the lows of bipolar depression, a mixed episode happens when both of these symptoms occur at the same time. Meaning that we feel impulsive, having flights of ideas, not wanting to sleep, but are also irritable, physically exhausted, and hopeless about our future. It’s diagnosed as having met the criteria for a manic or hypomanic episode while also having at least 3 depressive symptoms.
A major feature of narcissism is the need to be in control. Or as Dr. Les Carter explains, narcissists don't just want to be in charge, they insist that you should be subordinate to them. But because their tactics are so off-putting, they miss out on the aspects of life that truly matter. They eventually are tied down by their own egotism. Rather that succumbing to their dominance, you can see it for the misguided way of life that it represents, choosing freedom over their efforts to confine you
Learn all about the signs of a dark empath, the most dangerous personality type! Have you heard of the dark triad personality and if not today is your lucky day. Because we are going to dive in deep about all of those buzzwords that you will hear around a psychology office. The dark triad personality consists of three distinct personality traits, narcissism, mercavianism and psychopathy. Which all define under the definition of manipulating, exploiting and using others and refusing to understand
Do you think you might have a love addiction? What is limerence? Defined by psychologist Dorothy Tennov, Limerence is a mental state of intense romantic infatuation where one feels a strong romantic desire for another person - the limerent object. Limerence is characterized by the intrusive thoughts one can experience about their crush and the strong emotional arousal that can grow into an obsessive craving for another person. Limerence can often last months, years, or even a lifetime if not tre
Johnny Berba explains how to deal with social anxiety after the covid-19 lockdown. Everyone is feeling anxious about interacting with people again because of having such a long time in isolation. It's normal to feel socially awkward if you haven't been socializing regularly. The only way to conquer social anxiety is by socializing regularly so you can build that momentum.
Encounter with unpredictable people can be really weird or even dangerous. In this video Dr Jordan Peterson is sharing his personal story and practical advice on how to deal with this situation.
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