Blog categorized as Psychology

What is hyper vigilance and amygdala activation?

Hyper-vigilance is a state of heightened awareness and watchfulness that has been characterized in survivors of trauma and violence.Hyper-vigilance is defined as the feelin...

Dysfunctional marital life often develops quietly through patterns of control, disrespect, and emotional neglect. What should be a supportive partnership can become a source of stress when dealing with a toxic spouse and intrusive in-laws, leaving one feeling ...

The 4 D's of the agenda:

1. Distract : Creating hurdles, "street theatre," and chaos to keep the individual focused on external problems rather than their true purpose.

2. Dim : Undermining the individual's inherent potential, confidence, and self-worth to keep their "light" hidden...

These experiences are intentional distractions designed to provoke an emotional reaction and drain your mental energy and leaving you stuck in cycles of shame, fear, anger, or even low moods. 

Shame

Public humiliation rituals are carefully orchestrated acts of shaming, often disguised as “correc...

Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) is a psychological approach that explores the relationship between language, communication, and behaviour. Developed in the 1970s by Richard Bandler and John Grinder, NLP is based on the idea that our thoughts, language, and behaviours are interconnected and can be...