Healing Traumatic Memories, Part 2
Recent brain research has revealed new clues to better guide us in the process of resolving traumatic memories. The key is called a mismatch experience.
‘Abuse and Trauma’ at Psychology, Philosophy and Real Life, Page 2
The following articles are related to ‘Abuse and Trauma’ at Psychology, Philosophy and Real Life.
Help That Only Hurts: More on Therapy-Induced Trauma
Gaslighting and further trauma await when a victim seeks help from a therapist who fails to recognize a manipulator’s “crazy making” tactics.
Healing Traumatic Memories, Part 1
Can you really eliminate the fear and distress associated with a traumatic memory? Until recently, researchers weren’t sure, but significant discoveries are now improving the way therapists treat traumatic memories.
A Rare Case of Psychogenic Blindness
A genuine case of psychogenic blindness, or blindness with a psychological rather than an organic cause, reminds us that we have plenty to learn about the ways in which our minds and brains cope with various types of trauma.
A Sportsman’s Instinct: The Final Verdict
The Pistorius case highlights the fact that too little attention is paid on a daily basis to a problem that is likely to affect as many as one in four women during their lifetime.
Resilience: How and Why We Overcome Adversity
It’s not enough to understand or have compassion for all the unfortunate reasons someone might have become dysfunctional. The science of resilience is beginning to show what else it takes to make a difference.
Are You Trying Too Hard to Understand?
As dangerous as it can be to be in a relationship with a disturbed or disordered character, perhaps an even more dangerous thing is to try too hard to understand why they behave the way they do.