coping
Life presents variables; learning how to cope in order to master, minimize, or tolerate what has come to pass.
From Awkward to Awesome: 7 Ways To Boost Your Self-Esteem!
Self-esteem has its roots in the value we place on ourselves - basically our self-worth. It has little to do with money or material things, but a lot to do with self-perception, and is governed by how we routinely feel about ourselves. It follows that if we think very little of ourselves, with no love or self-acceptance, we would place no value on ourselves, and our self-esteem would be pretty low.
By Elaine Sihera 3 years ago in Psyche
What does it actually feel like to get shot?
In the world of movies and television, we've become accustomed to dramatic portrayals of gunshot wounds. However, do these depictions align with the actual experiences of those who have survived such incidents? The grim statistics from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in 2017 reveal that approximately 40,000 people lost their lives due to gun-related incidents in the United States alone. Yet, amidst these tragic numbers, there exists a resilient group of survivors with stories to tell. What does it truly feel like to be shot, and how accurate are the on-screen renditions?
By Ernest Rogerio3 years ago in Psyche
Missionaries in America
*What is a Christian Missionary? "A Christian missionary is a person who dedicates his or her life to fulfilling the Great Commission: to preach the Gospel, baptizing and making disciples (Matthew 28:19-20)...When we typically think of missionaries, we tend to imagine individuals or families going to Africa or heading to China or going to an unreached people group in a remote locale." https://www.compellingtruth.org/Christian-missionary.html
By Shirley Belk3 years ago in Psyche
Anxiety Across the Lifespan
Life is ten percent what you experience and ninety percent how you respond to it. -Dorothy M. Neddermeyer Anxiety, a multifaceted psychological condition, manifests uniquely across the human lifespan. Its presentation and implications vary significantly from childhood to old age, influencing individuals’ developmental, social, and cognitive functions.
By Donna L. Roberts, PhD (Psych Pstuff)3 years ago in Psyche
Drawbacks of Punishment
Scenario: A school is dealing with a persistent problem of students vandalizing the restrooms. The administration has tried various approaches to address this issue, including education on the importance of respecting school property and increased supervision in the restrooms. This will show how despite the administration tied to supervise, however, vandalism still happened. The administration tried hard to keep school property from getting damaged despite these efforts, the vandalism continues.
By Regina Mauldin3 years ago in Psyche
Shedding Light on Mental Health
In this day and age, dealing with our psychological well-being is essentially as vital as taking care of our actual prosperity. Notwithstanding, examining psychological wellness straightforwardly frequently faces shame and errors. Now is the ideal time to change that. Psychological wellness Mindfulness isn't simply an in vogue term; it's an excursion toward grasping, acknowledgment, and mending.
By Grace Miller3 years ago in Psyche
The Trust Paradox: Navigating Manipulation and Ethics
Introduction Within the complex weave of human connections, the notion of manipulation carries a weight of negative implications. Yet, beneath the surface of this seemingly straightforward concept lies a paradox — those seemingly impervious to manipulation often possess a profound understanding of the intricacies of human psychology. This article embarks on an exploration of the nuanced interplay between trust, manipulation, and the profound psychological underpinnings that shape these intricate relationships.
By Arnav Dixit3 years ago in Psyche
Narcissism And Personality Disorders. Content Warning.
Are all personality disorders the outcomes of frustrated narcissism? During our formative years (6 months to 6 years old), we are all “narcissists”. Primary Narcissism is a useful and critically important defense mechanism. As the infant separates from his mother and becomes an individual, it is likely to experience great apprehension, fear, and pain. Narcissism shields the child from these negative emotions. By pretending to be omnipotent, the toddler fends off the profound feelings of isolation, unease, pending doom, and helplessness that are attendant on the individuation-separation phase of personal development.
By kavinda ranabahu3 years ago in Psyche
