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 Denial protects the family story, not the family members Drama is the externalized chaos created by unresolved truth Truth-tellers are often scapegoated...
TOXIC MOTHERS: SIGNS, EFFECTS AND HOW TO PROTECT YOUR MENTAL HEALTH
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 Toxic mother behaviors can deeply affect emotional well-being.Signs include criticism, manipulation, emotional unavailability, and boundary violations.Long-term exposure can lead to anxiety, depression,...
IMMIGRATION COURT PSYCHOLOGICAL EVALUATIONS | COURT-READY PSYCHIATRIC REPORTS
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...
COPING WITH RACIAL HATE IN THE UNITED STATES
Racial hate in the United States can deeply affect mental health, identity, and sense of safety. Learn clinically grounded strategies to protect your emotional well-being and respond effectively.
TRAUMA AND ADJUSTMENT AFTER IMMIGRATION
Clinical insight into trauma and emotional adjustment after immigration. Understand identity disruption, attachment loss, and recovery.
THE PSYCHOLOGY OF TREATING PETS AS CHILDREN | JUNG
This article examines, through a Jungian lens, why some adults relate to their pets as children, focusing on projection, attachment, and unconscious emotional needs.
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.
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.