Category: LINDA C J TURNER – Trauma Therapist

The Brain and Speaking Your Truth

1. The Brain and Speaking Your Truth Releasing trauma from the limbic system: Traumatic memories often reside in the amygdala and hippocampus, creating heightened fear, shame, or hypervigilance. Speaking your story engages the prefrontal cortex, helping your brain process and contextualize memories, reducing their emotional intensity over time. Neuroplasticity in action: Every time you articulate your experience, your brain forms new neural pathways,… Read More The Brain and Speaking Your Truth

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Balance

There’s a powerful balance between living in the present and planning for the future, and neuroscience and psychology both shed light on why this is so crucial for healing. Let’s break it down: 1. Living in the Now: The Neuroscience Mindfulness & present-moment awareness activate the prefrontal cortex, the part of the brain responsible for rational thought, emotional regulation, and… Read More Balance

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Internal Consequences (Psychological Karma)

Karma is often misunderstood as a simple “instant reward or punishment,” but most spiritual and psychological perspectives view it more like a natural consequence of actions over time—not necessarily immediate, but cumulative. When someone spends a lifetime lying, cheating, and abusing others, here’s how it tends to play out: 1. Internal Consequences (Psychological Karma) Guilt, anxiety,… Read More Internal Consequences (Psychological Karma)

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Pet Safety Checklist for Escaping Domestic Abuse

1. Prepare in Advance Identify safe friends, family, or boarding options for your pet. Food & water for at least 3 days Medications & supplements Leash, harness, carrier, or crate Favorite toys or comfort items Copies of vaccination records and ownership documents Recent photos of your pet 2. Secure Identification Ensure pets have ID tags with your… Read More Pet Safety Checklist for Escaping Domestic Abuse

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💔 Direct Harm

Domestic abuse doesn’t just affect the direct human victims—it can deeply affect pets too. Research and reports from animal welfare organizations show several layers of impact: 🧠 Psychological & Behavioral Effects Fear and anxiety: Pets may become withdrawn, overly submissive, or unusually aggressive due to living in a tense or violent environment. Hypervigilance: Much like… Read More 💔 Direct Harm

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🔹 What Are Schemas?

Psychology: Schemas are mental frameworks—deeply ingrained beliefs and expectations—that help us interpret the world. They’re like shortcuts the brain uses to decide quickly: “Is this safe or dangerous? Can I trust this person?” Example: If you’ve been betrayed, your schema might become: “People I love will eventually hurt me.” Even when someone is kind, your brain runs their actions through… Read More 🔹 What Are Schemas?

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Why It’s Hard to Let Your Guard Down

🧠 Neuroscience:When you’ve been hurt before, your brain’s amygdala (the alarm system) stays on high alert. Even in safe situations, it floods you with signals of danger. The nervous system learns “vigilance = survival,” so lowering your guard feels risky—even when it isn’t. 💡 Psychology:Past betrayal or trauma creates schemas—mental blueprints that whisper, “People can’t be trusted.” These patterns shape how you… Read More Why It’s Hard to Let Your Guard Down

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