Vincent Felitti conducted a huge epidemiological study on early childhood experiences. He found that only a tiny group (3.5 percent) of people with four or more adverse childhood experiences became involved in injection drug use. The Seductive, But Dangerous, Allure of Gabor Maté | Psychology Today The Seductive, But Dangerous, Allure of Gabor MatéContinue Reading
Men make fewer and more selective disclosures than women. Improving policy and practice responses for men sexually abused in childhood (malesurvivor.nz) A particular challenge in seeking to provide helpful information to men and support more helpfulways of coping is that men are very reluctant to disclose child sexual abuse (orContinue Reading
Incidents often occurred in front of others, “indicating that the perpetrators did not attempt to be discreet with their harassment,” the report states. “Multiple women discussed incidents where they were spoken to in a degrading, and sometimes intimidating or sexual manner, by their peers or their superiors.” Women did notContinue Reading
“That man will start talking and will talk with other men. This will open up the conversation. A safe space – The Gisborne Herald Ken Clearwater acknowledged the work of people like Mr Marshall. “We want to allow safe spaces where a man can open up and talk about traumaContinue Reading
Without context, it’s difficult for AI to detect behaviours and language that are harmful to users. NSW Police want access to Tinder’s sexual assault data. Cybersafety experts explain why it’s a date with disaster (theconversation.com) There’s no evidence to suggest that granting police access to sexual assault reports will increaseContinue Reading
x Perfectionist cognitions include expectations about achieving perfection such as, “I can’t stand to make mistakes.” Perfectionistic cognitions appear to play a key role in clinical anxiety (psypost.org) Perfectionism involves a desire to perform to the highest standards without allowing room for failure. People with perfectionist beliefs tend to beContinue Reading
“Let go, let it happen, keep it simple, be kind, and enjoy life.” Wu Wei: 4 Simple Steps to Mastering the Taoist Art of Actionless Action (unbrokenself.com) We are responsible for our actions but not for the results of our actions. Why? Because every result in life is dependent notContinue Reading
“The color of my skin was the predominant variable in my childhood that led to the abuse — sexual, physical and otherwise,” he said. Unseen: The Boy Victims of the Sex Trade Pt. 2 (wgbh.org) A 2016 national study by the New York-based Center for Court Innovation found that moreContinue Reading
Research shows that self-talk may help the brain perform better. In experiments designed to measure cognitive performance, participants read instructions and then do the task. Some participants read their instructions silently, others out loud. Results generally show that reading aloud helps us sustain concentration and improves our performance. Why Should You Talk to Yourself?Continue Reading
Do you seek reassurances from your virtual friends? Do you use social media for emotional escape? Why Knowing Our Attachment Style Matters In The Digital Age | Psychology Today 1. Practice mindfulness in interactions. Do you often feel insecure with a romantic partner or feel anger and distrust with your best friend? Do youContinue Reading
