Stored Somatically Psychotic-Like Symptoms, explained: Yes, psychotic-like symptoms can be stored and expressed somatically, especially in the context of trauma, chronic stress, or nervous-system dysregulation. This is a well-recognized phenomenon in trauma psychology and does not automatically indicate a primary psychotic disorder. What “Somatically Stored Psychotic-Like Symptoms” Means These symptoms arise when overwhelming experiences are encoded in…
Psychopathology and Trauma, the connection:
Psychopathology and Trauma are deeply interconnected. Trauma is one of the most powerful contributors to the development, expression, and course of many psychological disorders. Trigger psychopathologyShape symptom presentationWorsen severity and chronicityComplicate diagnosis and treatmentIn many cases, what appears as “psychopathology” is actually the mind adapting to overwhelming threat. Emotion regulationIdentity developmentAttachment systemsThreat detection (nervous system)This…
The difference between law enforcement psychology and forensic psychology:
Here’s a clear and simple breakdown of Law Enforcement Psychology vs. Forensic Psychology, since they’re often confused but serve different functions: Law Enforcement Psychology Focus: Supporting the well-being, performance, and decision-making of police and other law-enforcement personnel. What it deals with: Think of it as: “Psychology for the police.” Forensic Psychology Focus: Applying psychological principles to legal questions in courts, investigations, and…
Law Enforcement Psychology, explained:
Law Enforcement Psychology is a specialized branch of psychology focused on understanding and improving the mental, emotional, and behavioral functioning of law enforcement professionals, as well as supporting the communities they serve. It blends clinical psychology, occupational psychology, and forensic psychology. Here’s a clear breakdown: Hostage or crisis negotiationsThreat assessments (e.g., workplace violence, school shootings)Profiling…
Trading Psychology, explained:
Trading Psychology refers to the mental and emotional factors that influence how traders make decisions, manage risk, and respond to market conditions. It is often more important than strategy or technical skill, because even the best system fails if the trader cannot execute it consistently. Below is a clear overview. Core Elements of Trading Psychology1.…
Understanding Risk Intelligence:
Risk intelligence is the ability to accurately identify, interpret, and respond to risks — not just by gathering data, but by making sound judgments under uncertainty. It blends psychology, critical thinking, and strategic awareness. Here’s a clear, practical breakdown: What Risk Intelligence Actually Means Risk intelligence is your capacity to answer two questions accurately: What…
Understanding Strategic Psychology:
Strategic Psychology is the application of psychological principles, methods, and insights to high-stakes decision-making, threat assessment, influence, foresight, and complex systems. It sits at the intersection of psychology, strategy, risk intelligence, behavioral science, and geopolitics. Think of it as psychology with consequences — used to understand how people, groups, or systems behave under uncertainty, pressure, and conflict.…
Understanding Intuitive Data Interpretation:
Intuitive data interpretation refers to using non-analytical, pattern-recognizing, often subconscious capacities to make sense of information. It’s not about guessing, it’s about using rapid, experience-driven pattern detection that your mind performs beneath conscious awareness. Psychologist and some who are deeply involved in CRV, altered states, and symbolic analysis, might recognize that intuitive interpretation blends cognitive,…
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…
Cognitive Ease, what is it:
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…
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