The Netflix series Squid Game masterfully uses childhood games as a backdrop for exploring how early trauma manifests in adult behavior and how extreme stress can trigger regression to earlier...
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The Psychology of Desperation: Understanding Economic Trauma Through Squid Game
The Netflix series Squid Game offers a visceral exploration of how financial desperation can drive individuals to make unthinkable choices. The show's characters provide compelling case studies for...
What is Trauma Bonding?
The term "trauma bonding" has become increasingly popular in discussions about relationships and mental health, but its widespread use has led to significant confusion about what trauma bonding...
Finding a Black Trauma Therapist: A Guide to Culturally Affirming Mental Health Care
When seeking trauma therapy, finding the right therapist can feel overwhelming under the best of circumstances. For Black individuals, the search often involves additional considerations around...
What Should I Do After I’ve Been Traumatized?
Experiencing trauma can leave you feeling lost, overwhelmed, and uncertain about how to move forward. Whether your trauma was a single incident or prolonged exposure to harmful experiences, the...
Therapy vs Medication
Anxiety, Mood + Addiction, OCD, Therapy, Trauma, Trauma + PTSD
The Basics: Therapy vs Medication Studies show that both therapy and medication can be effective, but the best option really depends on your specific mental health condition, symptom severity, and...
Adult Child Estrangement
EMDR Therapy, Personality + Identity, Relationships, Schema Therapy, Trauma, Trauma + PTSD
Amber's Story Amber was the first-born child to her mother and father. By the time she turned five, her parents had four more children, and the weight of responsibility settled on Amber far too...
Comprehensive Couples Therapy: EMDR & Schema Approaches for Lasting Connection
Media + In The News, Media Analysis, Personality + Identity, Relationships, Trauma
What Is Couples Therapy? Couples therapy is a form of psychotherapy designed to help romantic partners improve their relationship, deepen their emotional connection, and navigate challenges...
Combining EMDR and Schema Therapy
EMDR Therapy, Personality + Identity, Personality Disorders, PTSD, Schema Therapy, Therapy, Trauma, Trauma + PTSD
What is EMDR Therapy? Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy is a structured, evidence-based psychotherapy designed to help individuals heal from trauma, distressing memories,...
Recognizing Unresolved Trauma: Signs, Symptoms, and Effective Treatment Options
Abuse, Mood + Addiction, PTSD, Therapy, Trauma, Trauma + PTSD
What is Unresolved Trauma? Unresolved trauma refers to psychological and emotional distress that remains unprocessed or unhealed after a traumatic experience. When trauma is unresolved, the...
Hidden Longings: Maladaptive Daydreaming Through a Schema Therapy Lens
Attention + Focus, Daydreaming, Maladaptive Daydreaming, Personality + Identity, Relationships, Trauma
Understanding Early Maladaptive Schemas and Maladaptive Daydreaming Maladaptive daydreaming—the immersive fantasy world that many individuals retreat to—can be deeply understood through Jeffrey...
How Maladaptive Daydream Content Reveals Unmet Childhood Emotional Needs
Attention + Focus, Daydreaming, Maladaptive Daydreaming, Personality + Identity, Personality Disorders, Relationships, Trauma, Trauma + PTSD
The rich, immersive worlds created in maladaptive daydreaming rarely emerge by chance. Behind the elaborate storylines, recurring characters, and persistent themes lies a psychological blueprint—a...

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Childhood Trauma and Adult Regression in Squid Game: A Therapeutic Analysis
The Netflix series Squid Game masterfully uses childhood games as a backdrop for exploring how early trauma manifests in adult behavior and how extreme stress can trigger regression to earlier developmental stages. Each character's response to the games reveals...
The Psychology of Desperation: Understanding Economic Trauma Through Squid Game
The Netflix series Squid Game offers a visceral exploration of how financial desperation can drive individuals to make unthinkable choices. The show's characters provide compelling case studies for understanding economic trauma and its profound impact on mental...
What is Trauma Bonding?
The term "trauma bonding" has become increasingly popular in discussions about relationships and mental health, but its widespread use has led to significant confusion about what trauma bonding actually is. Many people now use the term to describe any intense...





