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SHERVAN K SHAHHIAN
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Trauma Counseling: a type of therapy that helps people process and recover:
Trauma counseling may be a type of therapy that helps people process and recover from deeply distressing or overwhelming experiences, things like abuse, accidents, violence, loss, or natural disasters. It may not just about “talking it out”; it’s about helping your nervous system and mind regain a sense of safety and control. What it focuses on Understanding how trauma affects your thoughts, emotions, and body Reducing symptoms like anxiety, flashbacks, numbness, or hypervigi
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5 hours ago1 min read
Auditory Hallucination are hearing sounds, voices, music, or noises that are not actually present,...
If this is something you or someone else is currently experiencing and it feels overwhelming, unsafe, or includes commands to self-harm or harm others, seek urgent medical help or contact emergency services/crisis support in your area or call 911 asap. Auditory Hallucination are hearing sounds, voices, music, or noises that are not actually present in the environment. They may range from simple sounds (buzzing, clicking, ringing) to complex experiences like hearing voices spe
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6 hours ago1 min read
Thoughts are Not Facts because the mind constantly generates,...
Thoughts are not facts because the mind constantly generates interpretations, predictions, memories, assumptions, and mental commentary, many of which may be incomplete, biased, emotionally driven, or simply inaccurate. A thought is an internal mental event. A fact is something objectively verifiable. For example: Thought: “Everyone thinks I’m incompetent.” Fact: You cannot directly know what everyone thinks unless there is clear evidence. Another example: Thought: “Something
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6 hours ago2 min read
In Psychology, Mental Commentary refers to an ongoing internal stream of thoughts, interpretations, judgments,...
In psychology, mental commentary refers to an ongoing internal stream of thoughts, interpretations, judgments, or self-talk about what is happening around you or inside your mind. It is part of normal human cognition and self-awareness. Examples may include: “I probably sounded awkward.” “That person seems upset.” “I need to remember this later.” “Why did I do that?” “This situation feels dangerous.” Mental commentary may be: Neutral Simple observation or reflection: “I’m tir
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6 hours ago2 min read
Unquestioned Beliefs are ideas, assumptions, or “truths” that,...
Unquestioned beliefs are ideas, assumptions, or “truths” that a person accepts automatically without examining, testing, or critically reflecting on them. These beliefs often operate in the background of thinking and may shape emotions, behavior, identity, and relationships without the person fully realizing it. Common Examples “If I fail, I am worthless.” “People cannot be trusted.” “Strong people never ask for help.” “My thoughts must be true.” “Success equals happiness.” “
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6 hours ago2 min read
Healthy optimism is the ability to,...
Healthy optimism is the ability to expect that positive outcomes are possible while still recognizing challenges, risks, and reality. It differs from blind positivity because it does not deny problems. Instead, it maintains the belief that difficulties can be managed, overcome, or learned from. Characteristics of Healthy Optimism Realistic: Acknowledges obstacles and setbacks. Hopeful: Believes improvement is possible. Flexible: Adapts when circumstances change. Action orient
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7 hours ago1 min read
Emotional Suppression is the conscious or unconscious attempt to avoid,...
Emotional Suppression is the conscious or unconscious attempt to avoid, inhibit, or hide emotions rather than experiencing and expressing them. Examples include: Holding back tears when sad Pretending not to feel angry during a conflict Avoiding thinking about painful feelings Acting calm while feeling anxious inside Short-term effects Emotional suppression can sometimes be useful: Helps maintain composure in emergencies Allows focus on important tasks Prevents impulsive reac
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7 hours ago1 min read
Realistic Hope is the ability to maintain hope for a positive future while,...
Realistic Hope is the ability to maintain hope for a positive future while honestly acknowledging present difficulties, uncertainties, and limitations. It differs from blind optimism because it does not ignore problems. Instead, it recognizes challenges and believes that constructive action, adaptation, or growth is still possible. Key Elements of Realistic Hope Acknowledges Reality Faces facts as they are. Does not deny pain, loss, or obstacles. Focuses on Possibilities Look
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7 hours ago1 min read
Managing Stress Effectively is not about eliminating all stress:
Managing stress effectively is not about eliminating all stress. It is about responding to challenges in ways that protect your physical and psychological well being. 1. Identify the Source of Stress Ask yourself: What is causing the stress? Is it a current problem, a future worry, or something I cannot control? What aspects can I influence? Sometimes simply naming the stressor reduces its intensity. 2. Regulate Your Body Stress may affect the nervous system: (please, consult
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8 hours ago2 min read
Psychological Well Being may refer to a person's overall mental and emotional health:
Psychological Well Being may refer to a person's overall mental and emotional health, the extent to which they feel positive, function effectively, and cope successfully with life's challenges. Key components of psychological well being may include: Self-acceptance: Having a positive attitude toward oneself. Purpose in life: Feeling that life has meaning and direction. Personal growth: Continuing to develop and realize one's potential. Positive relationships: Building healthy
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9 hours ago1 min read
Wishful Thinking is the tendency to believe something is true or,...
Wishful Thinking is the tendency to believe something is true, or will happen, because you want it to be true, rather than because there is strong evidence for it. Examples: “I didn’t study, but I’m sure I’ll pass the exam.” (without a good reason) “The stock will recover soon because I need it to.” (based on desire, not analysis) It's often contrasted with realistic thinking, which relies on facts, probabilities, and evidence. In a sentence: “Assuming the project would finis
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9 hours ago1 min read
Clear Eyed Awareness (CEA) is the ability to see a situation as it truly is:
Clear Eyed Awareness is the ability to see a situation as it truly is, without denial, wishful thinking, catastrophizing, or distortion, while remaining emotionally grounded and responsive. It may combine: Accurate perception: recognizing facts and reality as objectively as possible. Emotional awareness: acknowledging feelings without being overwhelmed by them. Acceptance : accepting what is happening, even when it is unpleasant. Discernment: distinguishing facts from assumpt
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9 hours ago1 min read
Blind Positivity is the tendency to focus only on positive possibilities while ignoring, minimizing,...
Blind Positivity is the tendency to focus only on positive possibilities while ignoring, minimizing, or denying real problems, risks, negative emotions, or evidence. Unlike healthy optimism, which acknowledges difficulties while maintaining hope, blind positivity may prevent people from dealing effectively with reality. Characteristics of Blind Positivity Dismissing legitimate concerns with phrases like: "Just think positive." "Everything happens for a reason." "Don't be nega
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9 hours ago2 min read
Healthy Optimism is the ability to expect that positive outcomes,...
Healthy optimism is the ability to expect that positive outcomes are possible while still recognizing challenges, risks, and reality. It differs from blind positivity because it does not deny problems. Instead, it maintains the belief that difficulties can be managed, overcome, or learned from. Characteristics of Healthy Optimism Realistic: Acknowledges obstacles and setbacks. Hopeful: Believes improvement is possible. Flexible: Adapts when circumstances change. Action-orient
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9 hours ago1 min read
Exaggerated Positivity is the tendency to push optimism,...
Exaggerated positivity is the tendency to push optimism, encouragement, or “good vibes” to an unrealistic extreme, especially when difficult emotions, problems, or risks are being ignored, minimized, or denied. It may sound supportive on the surface, but it may unintentionally invalidate real experiences. Common examples may include: “Just stay positive.” “Everything happens for a reason.” “Don’t think negatively.” “You should be grateful.” “Good vibes only.” Key Characterist
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10 hours ago2 min read
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), what is it:
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is a form of psychotherapy that aims to help individuals develop psychological flexibility and achieve a greater sense of well-being by learning to accept their thoughts and emotions rather than trying to control or eliminate them. ACT is based on the idea that many of the problems people experience in life are a result of their attempts to avoid or control uncomfortable thoughts, feelings, or sensations. These avoidance strategies can
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11 hours ago2 min read
The Psychology of the “Inner Critic”, explained:
The psychology of the “inner critic” refers to the internal voice in a person’s mind that judges, criticizes, or attacks the self. It is a form of self-evaluative thinking that often becomes overly harsh or unrealistic. 1. What Is the Inner Critic The inner critic is an internalized psychological process where a person mentally says things like: “You’re not good enough.” “You’re going to fail.” “Everyone thinks you’re incompetent.” “You should be ashamed of yourself.” In psyc
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11 hours ago2 min read
Dynamic Process of Adaptation to Loss, explained:
The dynamic process of adaptation to loss could refer to how people actively and continuously adjust, emotionally, cognitively, behaviorally, and even biologically (Consult with a Neurologist), after experiencing a significant loss (such as death, separation, or major life change). It might not be a fixed sequence, but an evolving, nonlinear process. Here are some possible key ways modern psychology understands it: 1. Not Linear, but Oscillating Denial, anger, bargaining, dep
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11 hours ago2 min read
a Moral Compass is a person's internal sense of right and wrong that guides their Decisions, Behavior, and Judgment:
A moral compass is a person's internal sense of right and wrong that guides their decisions, behavior, and judgments. It helps people determine what they believe is ethical, fair, and appropriate in different situations. A moral compass may be shaped by many influences, including: Family values Culture and society Religious or spiritual beliefs Personal experiences Education Reflection and critical thinking Examples Returning a lost wallet because you believe it is the honest
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11 hours ago1 min read
Consciousness Studies is an interdisciplinary field that investigates the nature of Conscious,...
Consciousness Studies is an interdisciplinary field that investigates the nature of conscious experience how and why we are aware of ourselves, our thoughts, emotions, sensations, and the world around us. It brings together researchers from several disciplines, including: Psychology Neuroscience Philosophy of Mind Cognitive Science Artificial Intelligence Parapsychology (a controversial and widely accepted field) Major Questions in Consciousness Studies Researchers explore qu
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2 days ago2 min read
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