Tag: Psychology

Faces of Cruelty: What Psychological Experiments Reveal About Human Nature

By Linda C J Turner, Therapist & Advocate — Linda C J Turner Trauma Therapist | Neuroscience & Emotional Intelligence Practitioner | Advocate for Women’s Empowerment ©Linda C J Turner

Why do ordinary people commit acts of cruelty? Is it a matter of character, context, or command? Over the past century, psychologists have attempted to answer this question by placing individuals in situations that test their capacity for empathy, morality, and violence. The results are chilling, not because they reveal monstrous individuals, but because they… Read More Faces of Cruelty: What Psychological Experiments Reveal About Human Nature

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Experiments in Cruelty: The Dark Mirror of Human Behavior

The weight of the Stanford Prison Experiment lies not only in its chilling results but also in the unsettling questions it continues to raise about human nature, authority, and the capacity for cruelty. Conducted in 1971 by psychologist Philip Zimbardo, the study was originally designed to investigate how ordinary people conform to roles of authority… Read More Experiments in Cruelty: The Dark Mirror of Human Behavior

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The Psychology of New Love: Why Time, Attention, and Effort Matter in Early Relationships

In the early stages of a relationship, the emotional atmosphere is often electric — hearts race, curiosity blooms, and a gentle vulnerability hovers in every glance and touch. These early moments are precious not just because they feel good, but because they lay the psychological foundation of the bond being formed. From a psychological point… Read More The Psychology of New Love: Why Time, Attention, and Effort Matter in Early Relationships

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🕳️ “The Secret Briefcase”: When Nothing Is Sacred and Everything Is a Lie

By Linda C J Turner, Therapist & Advocate — Linda C J Turner Trauma Therapist | Neuroscience & Emotional Intelligence Practitioner | Advocate for Women’s Empowerment ©Linda C J Turner

A Psychological Perspective on Deception, Intuition, and the Search for What’s Real Some people dabble in everything—relationships, careers, identities—yet commit to nothing. They collect personas like masks, changing them to suit whoever is watching. To the outside world, they seem interesting, maybe even charismatic. But to those who get too close, something always feels off. Looking back,… Read More 🕳️ “The Secret Briefcase”: When Nothing Is Sacred and Everything Is a Lie

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Dreams – on a slightly different note!!!

Dreams about rats biting your ankles can feel unsettling, and they often carry rich symbolic meaning rooted in our subconscious mind. While dream interpretation is never one-size-fits-all, because our personal experiences and emotions heavily shape symbolism, there are some common threads to consider—especially with rats and the body part involved. Rats in dreams: What do… Read More Dreams – on a slightly different note!!!

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Deep-Seated Control Issues and New Relationships

The Psychological Reality Behind Promises of Change and the Risks Involved Entering a new relationship often fills us with hope and the desire for something different—something better. We want to believe in fresh starts and promises of change, especially when the past has been shadowed by control, manipulation, or abuse. But understanding the psychological roots… Read More Deep-Seated Control Issues and New Relationships

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📂 “Document Everything”: The Power of Paper Trails in Abuse Cases

A Psychological and Legal Reflection from a Survivor When people ask how I “proved” abuse after years of being told I was overreacting, difficult, or mentally unwell — here’s what I tell them: I documented everything.Not for revenge. Not to destroy anyone.But to stay sane, to feel heard, and eventually — to seek justice. 📝 I wrote dated,… Read More 📂 “Document Everything”: The Power of Paper Trails in Abuse Cases

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🧠 The Alternative Model for Personality Disorders (AMPD): A New Lens on the Complexity of Personality

By Linda C J Turner Therapy For decades, clinicians have struggled with the rigid, categorical labels of traditional personality disorders. You either had a disorder — or you didn’t. The old system didn’t always capture the complexity, fluidity, or individual nature of personality traits. It also failed to account for trauma histories, cultural differences, and developmental nuances. Enter… Read More 🧠 The Alternative Model for Personality Disorders (AMPD): A New Lens on the Complexity of Personality

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🧠⚠️ When Harm Becomes Pleasure: The Disturbing Psychology of Abusers Who Enjoy Inflicting Pain

There is a chilling difference between someone who lashes out in a moment of rage and someone who plans, fantasizes, and finds satisfaction in hurting others. When someone begins to derive excitement or pleasure from the idea of violence, abuse, or even murder—especially in response to minor offences—it’s not just a red flag. It’s a siren. This isn’t about… Read More 🧠⚠️ When Harm Becomes Pleasure: The Disturbing Psychology of Abusers Who Enjoy Inflicting Pain

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🧠 1. The Violent Dreamer: When the Dream Mirrors Real-Life Behavior

In someone who has a history of physical abuse and anger dysregulation, repeated dreams of killing others—especially when those people are not guilty of wrongdoing—may suggest that their psyche is expressing internalized rage that is struggling to stay beneath the surface. In this case, the dreams may mean: ⚠️ Important Note: In clinical psychology, recurrent violent dreams in combination with impulse control problems, abuse… Read More 🧠 1. The Violent Dreamer: When the Dream Mirrors Real-Life Behavior

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