Statistics have shown that around 13 million people deal with post-traumatic stress disorder worldwide. When we take into account the numbers of undiagnosed people, we can see that the actual number likely well exceeds that number. Trauma is different for each of us, with every person experiencing it differently. And when trauma is left unresolved, it can cause...
The Myers-Briggs Type indicator is an extremely extensive personality test created by psychologists. In the test, you answer a number of questions to find out which o the 16 personalities you could be. One of those is the INFP personality type. Also known as the mediator, the INFP personality is composed of introverted, intuitive, feeling, and perceiving traits....
For decades, psychologists have understood the power imagery has in deciphering the minds of man. Sigmund Freud, the godfather of psychotherapy, used symbols and imagery in his practice. Sigmund Freud was not along with either, the founder of the inkblot test, Hermann Rorschach firmly believed in the power of symbolism, and so did Carl Jung, who helped develop...
As humans, we have a conscious mind and a subconscious mind. Our conscious mind is composed of the thoughts, ideas, and instincts we are aware of, and the subconscious mind is composed of the thoughts brewing beneath the surface. While our subconscious mind is always at work, picking up on things we feel, hear and see, that our...
It's likely that the vast majority of us have experienced or met at least one manipulative person in our life. And while once the manipulation has been done, the damage is also done, if you can spot a manipulator before they have a chance, it makes things much easier. Manipulative people have a personality that is much different...
When people think of neglect, they most often are likely to envision physical neglect. And while physical neglect is treacherous, there's another side of the coin that isn't discussed nearly as much as it should be, and that is emotional neglect. From the time a child is born, they instinctually look for comfort, love, security, and reassurance from...
Up until recently, most of us likely had not heard the term 'ghosted,' but once we understood its meaning, many of us realized we, too, had been ghosted. Ghosting is a pretty difficult thing to deal with if you've ever had it happen, and now psychologists are chiming into the reason why people ghost. Ghosting happens when someone...
The INTJ (Introverted, Intuitive, Thinking, Judging) is one of the 16 personality types recognized by the Myers Briggs personality types. Known as the architect, the INTJ is one of the rarest personality types, making them one of the loneliest. Architects are rational and quick-witted individuals, who are constantly analyzing the world around them. They believe that through willpower...
The INFJ personality is one of the 16 Myers-Briggs personality types and has received quite a bit of attention because it is the rarest. Nicknamed the mystic or the advocate, they are most commonly associated with those who are highly intuitive and show warm empathy. If you are unsure of your personality type, you can visit the link...
Uncovering a liar can be a daunting task, especially if you don't know what to look for. And while some liars are more skilled than others, they also know how to cover their tracks, unless you know the behaviors they have that expose them. No one likes to be lied to. However, lying is a pretty common habit,...
