A narcissist refers to an individual who exhibits narcissistic traits or has been diagnosed with Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD). Narcissistic Personality Disorder is a mental health condition characterized by a pervasive pattern of grandiosity, a constant need for admiration, and a lack of empathy for others. While many people may display some narcissistic traits, individuals with Narcissistic Personality Disorder exhibit these traits to an extent that significantly interferes with their relationships and functioning.
Trauma bonding is similar to Stockholm Syndrome, in which people held captive come to have feelings of trust or even affection for the very people who captured and held them against their will. This type of survival strategy can also occur in a relationship. It is called trauma bonding, and it can occur when a person is… Read More The Trauma Bond
Social pain is the experience of pain as a result of interpersonal rejection or loss, such as rejection from a social group, bullying, or the loss of a loved one. Research now shows that social pain results from the activation of certain components in physical pain systems. Although social, clinical, health, and developmental psychologists have… Read More Social pain
Neuroscience is an interdisciplinary area, which builds and interacts with other fields such as psychology, computer science, psychoneuroimmunology, neuroendocrinology, and genetics, to study the structure, development, and functioning of the nervous system and the brain. It involves a diverse set of techniques, such as brain imaging and genetic mapping, and draws on different sources of… Read More What is Neuroscience?
Trauma–Informed Care (TIC) is an approach in the human service field that assumes that an individual is more likely than not to have a history of trauma. Trauma–Informed Care Recognizes the presence of trauma symptoms and acknowledges the role trauma may play in an individual’s life.
