Tag: Psychology

Not the Person You Think They Are: When Lies Get Caught on the Court

One of the strangest—and, honestly, almost surreal—aspects of emotional abuse and manipulation is how the stories people tell can crumble when reality steps onto the stage. A few weeks ago, during court proceedings, some rather pathetic lies were told about his health and condition. Yet, my friends from the choir—who also happen to play padel at the exact… Read More Not the Person You Think They Are: When Lies Get Caught on the Court

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🧠 When They Know You Know: The Neuroscience of Shame, Identity Threat, and Punishment

By Linda C J Turner Therapy There are moments in human relationships that shake us to the core—when truth brushes too close to the skin of someone who has long worn a mask. When that mask starts to crack, the person behind it may not respond with vulnerability, but with vengeance. This is not just cruelty.… Read More 🧠 When They Know You Know: The Neuroscience of Shame, Identity Threat, and Punishment

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🔄 Redefining Sexual Sobriety: A Compassionate Framework for Healing from Compulsive Sexual Behaviors

When working with clients healing from compulsive sexual behaviors, one of the most empowering steps is redefining what sexual sobriety means for them personally. Unlike traditional models that offer rigid rules, a more compassionate, therapeutic approach recognizes that healing is not one-size-fits-all. Each person’s history, traumas, attachment patterns, and relational needs are unique—and so, too, should be their… Read More 🔄 Redefining Sexual Sobriety: A Compassionate Framework for Healing from Compulsive Sexual Behaviors

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🧠 From Coping to Connection: Understanding the Psychological Roots of Sexual Dysfunctions and Compulsive Behaviors

Sexuality is not just a physical experience—it’s deeply woven into our emotional and psychological identity. When challenges like erectile dysfunction, anorgasmia, or compulsive sexual behaviors emerge, they often carry much more weight than what’s happening (or not happening) in the body. They can pierce through to our self-esteem, our sense of worth, and how safe… Read More 🧠 From Coping to Connection: Understanding the Psychological Roots of Sexual Dysfunctions and Compulsive Behaviors

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🧠 Ephebophilia: Understanding the Psychology, Ethics, and Social Implications

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

Ephebophilia refers to a sexual preference in adults for mid-to-late adolescents, typically aged 15–19. While often confused with pedophilia (attraction to prepubescent children), ephebophilia is distinct in that the individuals of interest are usually post-pubescent teens. But here’s the more pressing question people often ask: “Is ephebophilia normal? Or is it pathological, unethical—or even criminal?” Let’s explore the nuances. 📚 What… Read More 🧠 Ephebophilia: Understanding the Psychology, Ethics, and Social Implications

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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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