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SHERVAN K SHAHHIAN
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Mind-Body Psychology, what is it:
Mind–Body Psychology (often called psychophysiology, somatic psychology, or mind–body medicine) is the field that explores how thoughts, emotions, beliefs, and stress responses influence the body, and how the body, in turn, shapes psychological experience. It is the study of the continuous two-way communication between mind and body. Core Principles 1. The Mind and Body Are Not Separate Mind–body psychology rejects the old idea that “mental” and “physical” problems are indepe
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Nov 29, 20252 min read
What is Psychological Drift:
Psychological Drift is a useful term for describing slow, often unnoticed shifts in a person’s attitudes, emotions, motivations, or behaviors over time. Unlike sudden psychological changes (like trauma responses or acute stress reactions), drift happens gradually, almost like a river quietly shifting its course. Here is a clear, psychologist-friendly definition: What Is Psychological Drift? Psychological Drift refers to the incremental, often unconscious movement away from o
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Nov 29, 20252 min read
Cognitive Ease:
Cognitive Ease: Cognitive Ease is the mental state of being relaxed and at ease, which makes thinking feel smooth and effortless. It refers to how easy or difficult it is for our brains to process information. The easier something is to understand or process, the more likely we are to accept it as true or familiar. Key Characteristics of Cognitive Ease: Familiarity : We tend to trust information we’ve seen before. Simplicity : Clear, simple messages are easier to process and
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Nov 27, 20251 min read
Anticipating Emerging Mental Health Risks, an explanation:
Anticipating Emerging Mental Health Risks, an explanation Anticipating Emerging Mental Health Risks means identifying psychological threats before they fully develop, so individuals, clinicians, and institutions can intervene early. Think of it as psychological early-warning detection — similar to strategic risk intelligence, but applied to human wellbeing. Here’s a clear, practical breakdown: 1. Core Idea Anticipating emerging mental-health risks involves: Detecting early
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Nov 27, 20254 min read
Money and Trauma, the connection:
Money and Trauma: The connection between money and trauma is complex and deeply psychological. Money often carries emotional, cultural, and symbolic weight beyond its practical function. Trauma can significantly shape how people think about, handle, and relate to money. Here’s a thorough breakdown: 1. Early Life Experiences Childhood experiences with scarcity, neglect, or instability can create lasting financial anxieties. Examples: Growing up in poverty hyper-vigilance arou
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Nov 27, 20254 min read
Anticipating Emerging Mental Health Risks, an explanation:
Anticipating Emerging Mental Health Risks means identifying psychological threats before they fully develop, so individuals, clinicians, and institutions can intervene early. Think of it as psychological early-warning detection — similar to strategic risk intelligence, but applied to human wellbeing. Here’s a clear, practical breakdown: 1. Core Idea Anticipating emerging mental-health risks involves: Detecting early patterns of vulnerability Understanding shifting social, t
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Nov 27, 20254 min read
Recognizing early signs of Psychosomatic Illness:
Recognizing early signs of psychosomatic illness — where psychological stress expresses itself as physical symptoms — can help intervene before symptoms become chronic or disabling. Early Signs of Psychosomatic Illness 1. Physical symptoms without a clear medical cause “CONSULT A MEDICAL DOCTOR” Recurrent headaches, stomach pain, muscle tension, or fatigue Normal lab tests and imaging despite persistent symptoms Symptoms that move around or change in intensity Key clue: The s
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Nov 25, 20252 min read
Strategic Risk Intelligence, an explanation:
Strategic Risk Intelligence (SRI) is a systematic, forward-looking approach to identifying, analyzing, and preparing for threats and opportunities that could impact an organization’s long-term goals, stability, or competitive advantage. It moves beyond traditional risk management by focusing not just on what might go wrong today, but on how emerging trends, human behavior, geopolitical shifts, technology, and market dynamics could reshape the future. What Strategic Risk Inte
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Nov 25, 20254 min read
Psycho-Social Support, what is it:
When people ask about psycho-social support , they’re usually reaching for a concept that sits at the meeting point of two worlds: the inner life and the social one. It’s less a single technique and more a web of attitudes, relationships, and interventions that help a person feel steadier, safer, and less alone while they navigate stress, trauma, illness, or major life changes. Here’s a way to think about it: 1. The “psycho” side This is the inner terrain: emotions thoughts c
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Nov 24, 20253 min read
Fight-or-Flight Response, explained:
The fight-or-flight response is the body’s automatic reaction to perceived danger or threat. It’s a survival mechanism that prepares you to either fight the threat or run away (flight) from it. How It Works: When your brain detects danger — real or imagined — the amygdala (the brain’s fear center) sends a signal to the hypothalamus, which activates the sympathetic nervous system. This triggers the release of stress hormones such as adrenaline (epinephrine) and cortisol. Phys
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Nov 24, 20251 min read
How Does Psychosomatic Illness Develops:
Psychosomatic illness develops when psychological stress or emotional conflict leads to real physical symptoms or worsens an existing medical condition. It’s not “imagined” — the body truly reacts to mental and emotional strain through biological pathways. Here’s how it typically develops step-by-step: 1. Emotional or Psychological Stress A person experiences ongoing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, or unresolved emotional conflict. Examples: grief, work pressure, relatio
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Nov 18, 20251 min read
Psychological Torment, explained:
Psychological torment refers to intense emotional or mental suffering caused by prolonged stress, fear, guilt, humiliation, manipulation, or other forms of psychological harm. Unlike physical pain, it primarily targets the mind and emotions, often leaving deep, invisible scars that can affect a person’s identity, perception, and overall functioning. Here’s a breakdown of what it involves: 1. Core Definition Psychological torment is a state of sustained emotional distress wher
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Nov 10, 20251 min read
Discernment Counseling, explained:
Discernment Counseling is a short-term, specialized form of couples counseling designed for partners who are uncertain about the future of their relationship — especially when one partner is leaning toward divorce and the other is leaning toward saving the marriage. Here’s a clear breakdown: Purpose The goal isn’t to solve all marital problems or immediately repair the relationship. Instead, it helps couples gain clarity and confidence about whether to: Stay together and work
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Nov 10, 20254 min read
The Hedonic Treadmill, explained:
The hedonic treadmill (also called hedonic adaptation) is a psychological concept describing how people tend to return to a relatively stable level of happiness despite major positive or negative life changes. Core Idea No matter what happens — winning the lottery, getting a promotion, or experiencing loss — our emotional state tends to “reset” over time. After a period of excitement or sadness, people usually revert to their baseline level of happiness. Psychological Explana
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Nov 9, 20252 min read
The Psychology of Money, explained:
The Psychology of Money is the study of how people think, feel, and behave around money — including how beliefs, emotions, experiences, and biases shape financial decisions. It looks at why people make the choices they do about spending, saving, investing, and risk-taking, often in ways that go beyond logic or economics. Here’s a breakdown of the key ideas: 1. Money is Emotional, Not Rational Even though money seems like a logical topic (numbers, balance sheets, profits), peo
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Nov 6, 20254 min read
Understanding Psychological Science:
Psychological science is the systematic study of mind and behavior through scientific methods. It uses observation, experimentation, and analysis to understand how people think, feel, and act — and why. Here’s a clear breakdown: Definition Psychological science is the empirical study of mental processes and behavior . It’s the branch of psychology that treats the human mind as something that can be investigated scientifically , rather than just philosophically or intuitively.
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Nov 6, 20251 min read
Understanding Accurate Empathic Attunement:
Accurate Empathic Attunement refers to the therapist’s (or helper’s) ability to deeply sense, understand, and respond to a client’s inner emotional world in a way that feels precisely aligned with what the client is actually experiencing — not merely what the therapist imagines or assumes they feel. Here’s a breakdown of what it means: 1. Definition Accurate empathic attunement is the moment-to-moment sensitivity to the subtle shifts in a client’s emotional state, and the a
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Nov 5, 20252 min read
Understanding Principle of Reflection:
How this principle applies psychologically: In psychology, the Principle of Reflection takes on a metaphorical meaning rather than a physical one — but it’s rooted in the same idea: what is sent out is reflected back. Psychological Interpretation: Just as a mirror reflects light, people reflect the attitudes, emotions, and behaviors they perceive from others. In essence: The world (or others) often mirrors back to us what we project outward. 1. Interpersonal Reflection (Soc
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Oct 31, 20253 min read
Understanding Discernment Counseling:
Discernment Counseling is a short-term, specialized form of couples counseling designed for partners who are uncertain about the future of their relationship — especially when one partner is leaning toward divorce and the other is leaning toward saving the marriage. Here’s a clear breakdown: Purpose: The goal isn’t to solve all marital problems or immediately repair the relationship. Instead, it helps couples gain clarity and confidence about whether to: Stay together and wor
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Oct 31, 20254 min read
Trauma Response, what is it:
A trauma response is the body and mind’s automatic reaction to a deeply distressing or threatening event. It’s how a person survives, processes, and adapts after trauma. Common Types of Trauma Responses Fight — Reacting with aggression or control to regain safety or power. Example: Arguing, yelling, or trying to dominate a situation. Flight — Escaping or avoiding the threat. Example: Running away, overworking, or distracting oneself to feel safe. Freeze — Becoming immobile or
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Oct 30, 20251 min read
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