The weight of silence and the power of speaking up Originally posted (October 29, 2025) Psychology Today I once completely lost my voice, on a flight from New York to London, and spent the next week having to communicate through gestures and mime. Without a voice, it became difficult for me to express what I thought or felt or needed. For humans, the voice acts as a fundamental tool for communicating a spectrum of meaning, emotion , and intention to others. Beyond a physica

Stockholm Syndrome in the cultural psyche. Originally posted (June 27, 2025) Psychology Today Trauma bonding is a type of attachment rooted in abuse. It is a well-documented psychological phenomenon where an abused person forms a powerful emotional connection to their abuser via cyclical periods of alternating mistreatment and kindness, or idealization and devaluation (Dutton & Painter, 1981). In this paradoxical attachment, the victim develops a strong sense of loyalty and

Magical thinking, unchecked, can lead to poor judgement and decision making. Originally posted (September 2, 2025) Psychology Today https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-stories-we-tell/202509/wishing-doesnt-make-it-so Most all of us engage in small acts of magical thinking without a second thought. Perhaps you make a wish before blowing out birthday candles, knock on wood after tempting fate or resist certain words or actions that you fear could be a “jinx.” These ri

Spot the signs of unhealthy relationships and make better life choices. Originally posted (May 6, 2025) Psychology Today https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-stories-we-tell/202505/10-ways-to-know-if-your-lover-is-really-a-hater Originally posted (February 2o, 2025) Psychology Today https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-stories-we-tell/202505/10-ways-to-know-if-your-lover-is-really-a-hater There is nothing like a positive relationship. Relationships are fundament

Critical thinking supports psychological, intellectual, and societal resilience. Originally posted (March 26, 2025) Psychology Today https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-stories-we-tell/202503/learning-to-think-in-a-made-up-world We are living in a chaotic time with global upheavals, political realignments, quickening technological advancement, and information overload. Further, AI is developing at an accelerated pace. We are exposed to more deepfakes, misinformation,

When faced with ambiguity and chaos, we crave safety, but flexibility is the key Originally posted (February 2o, 2025) Psychology Today...

Healing from intergenerational trauma is a relational experience Originally posted (January 26. 2025) Psychology Today...

World events can elicit distress. Living in the present moment is an antidote Originally posted in Psychology Today:...

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Exploring different types of knowledge and ways of knowing KEY POINTS There are many different ways that people come to understand the...

“When one tugs at a single thing in nature, they find it attached to the rest of the world.” (John Muir)   Originally posted in...

Interoception is how the mind and body communicate about our internal states. KEY POINTS Interoception is how we understand our mind-body...

Mastering the five essential steps for conflict resolution. KEY POINTS Miscommunication is inevitable in human relationships and often...

KEY POINTS Communications between people are subject to bias, perceptual filtering, and misunderstanding. Misunderstandings can cascade,...

KEY POINTS Fight-or-flight is a normal response and has evolutionary advantages. Exaggerated fight-or-flight responses can contribute to...

KEY POINTS Climate events directly impact our physical health and mental well-being. The direct and indirect effects of climate change...

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