An infantile defence against narcissism refers to a primitive psychological mechanism often developed in early childhood to protect the self from deep emotional pain, shame, or feelings of inadequacy—particularly in the context of unmet emotional needs or early relational trauma. When someone grows up in an environment where they are not seen, heard, or valued for who they truly… Read More Understanding the Core: What Is Narcissism?
From a trauma-informed psychological perspective Sometimes the loudest answer you’ll ever receive…Is silence. When someone doesn’t reply to your message, doesn’t acknowledge your feelings, or simply disappears — it hurts. It’s confusing. And often, your brain scrambles to fill in the blanks. “Did I do something wrong?”“Are they upset with me?”“Should I chase clarity?” But… Read More 🌿 When No Response Is a Response
🧠 Emotional Risk is Emotional InvestmentWhy honesty is the ultimate test of connection—from the lens of psychology and neuroscience Being honest about your feelings, your needs, your fears—it’s one of the bravest acts we can perform in any relationship. Not because it guarantees a particular outcome, but because it reveals the truth. And when we… Read More 🧠 Emotional Risk is Emotional Investment
💬 Say It As It Is: The Power of Vulnerable Honesty 💬— A psychological perspective on truth, risk, and emotional connection One of the most courageous things we can ever do is be honest—with ourselves and with others. Vulnerability often gets a bad reputation. It’s seen as weakness, oversharing, or even emotional recklessness. But the truth is,… Read More 💬 Say It As It Is: The Power of Vulnerable Honesty
Domestic violence is an issue that touches not only the bodies but also the minds of both the victim and the perpetrator. When someone resorts to tactics like bugging their partner’s house, it’s a clear indication of manipulation, control, and the abuse of power. Understanding why a person might resort to such behavior requires delving… Read More The Psychological Motivations Behind Domestic Violence and Surveillance
By Linda C J Turner TherapyTrauma Therapy | Neuroscience | Emotional Integrity in Relationships 🧠 Introduction: When Intimacy Feels Invasive In loving relationships, we open ourselves. We share secrets, space, dreams, fears—and most importantly, trust. But what happens when that trust begins to fray under suspicion? What if, instead of being heard with love, we begin to… Read More When Trust Becomes Surveillance: The Psychological and Neuroscientific Impact of Suspecting Covert Monitoring in Relationships
By Linda C J Turner TherapyTrauma-Informed Practice | Neuroscience | Emotional Intelligence 🧠 Why This Matters In the world of psychology, understanding personality disorders—especially those grouped under Axis II, Cluster B—can be life-changing. Whether you’re a mental health professional, survivor of emotional abuse, or someone striving to understand a loved one’s behavior, these terms hold profound meaning.… Read More Understanding Axis II and Cluster B Personality Disorders: A Deep Dive into Psychological Classification
By Linda C J Turner TherapyEmotional Intelligence | Trauma-Informed Healing | Real Talk for Real Relationships 🌀 The Beginning Is a Beautiful Unknown There’s a certain magic in new connections—the spark of possibility, the laughter you didn’t see coming, the late-night chats where you’re both just starting to peel back the layers. But alongside the magic… Read More 🌿 Moving Into New Territory: What to Expect When You’re Getting to Know Someone New
I’ve been having a spring clean — the kind that’s supposed to feel fresh and freeing. But instead of peace, I’ve found something else: 🎄🎂 Birthday and Christmas cards.Dozens of them.Cards he gave me over the years.Cards that were once sealed in a taped-up box under the bed — tucked away, put to rest.Now? They’ve been deliberately taken out and hidden… Read More 🌪️ Disturbing Discoveries During a Spring Clean: When the Past Won’t Stay Packed Away
There is something deeply unsettling about people who demand ethical perfection from others while covertly breaking those very rules themselves. Hypocrisy — particularly the kind cloaked in moral superiority — is more than just frustrating; it can be psychologically damaging, especially in intimate relationships. When someone manipulates ethics for personal gain, projects their own behavior… Read More Hypocrisy, Projection, and the Brain: Understanding Manipulative Behavior Through a Psychological and Neuroscientific Lens
Linda C J Turner | Trauma Therapist & Emotional Healing Specialist 