About the author: Dr. Gustavo Benejam is a licensed clinical psychologist with experience in Psychological Evaluations and evaluating and treating anxiety, trauma, and emotional regulation issues. Key Takeaways Court-ready evaluations are structured to answer legal questions clearly and professionally with no vague impressions. A good report includes a referral question, clinical...
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Why Using Mental Health as an Insult Causes Harm
About the author: Dr. Gustavo Benejam is a licensed clinical psychologist with experience in Psychological Evaluations and evaluating and treating anxiety, trauma, and emotional regulation issues. Key Takeaways Using mental health terms as insults reinforces stigmaIt minimizes real psychological conditions and lived experiencesDerogatory language discourages people from seeking helpIt normalizes...
Living in Constant High Alert: Complex Trauma and Control
About the author: Dr. Gustavo Benejam is a licensed clinical psychologist with experience in Psychological Evaluations and evaluating and treating anxiety, trauma, and emotional regulation issues. Key Takeaways Living in a constant state of alertness often reflects nervous system conditioning, not personal weakness, and it shows up in daily stress...
Butterfly Effect: Small Triggers, Big Emotions
Small moments can create big emotional waves. Here’s how chaos theory helps explain stress, anxiety, and relationship blowups, plus what to do about it.
Please Love Me Dynamic: Why One Chases, One Withdraws
Many relationship patterns can feel overwhelming, intense, and consuming, yet they often hide the potential for deep passion. One prevalent dynamic to be aware of is the “Please Love Me” pattern, where one partner seeks connection while the other pulls away emotionally. This push-pull situation can leave both partners feeling...
Parents Shape Children’s Behavior: Truth Revealed
Common behaviors like constantly rushing to solve children's problems, making excuses for their misconduct, or providing excessive material rewards can create a framework for entitled behavior.
The Perils of Malignant Narcissism
Delving into the psychology of malignant narcissism: explore the dark forces at play when narcissists attain positions of power.
From Bitter to Better: Your Path to Emotional Freedom
Bitterness: a silent destroyer of health and happiness. Learn about the physical, emotional, and social effects of living with bitterness.
Inferiority and Superiority: A Fresh Perspective on Mental Complexes
Challenge your understanding of inferiority and superiority complexes. Explore their impact on emotions like envy, hatred, and pride.
Powerful Strategies for Detoxifying Your Brain
Powerful strategies to detoxify your brain: whole-food diet, hydration, exercise, stress management, quality sleep, and reducing toxin exposure for improved mental clarity.