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Most recently published stories in Psyche.
A Walk in the Woods
Recently, my daughter coaxed me into taking a personality test. She and I love to delve into the depths of our own and other family members "psyche." We learn, we laugh, we ponder. (Psychology and trying to understand why people do crazy or even heinous acts fascinate us...that's why we watch all those kinds of shows and documentaries.) But with our kindred circle, it's always in a non-judgmental tone and we often account for the characters in our family being slightly "off " as simply due to their astrological inclinations. We keep it all lighthearted and without malice or intent, though. Just some silly projects the two of us like sharing.
By Shirley Belk5 months ago in Psyche
Your Brain Is Lying to You: The Hidden Truth About Reality
Intro Do you think you’re experiencing the present moment exactly as it is? Think again. Your brain doesn’t simply record life — it predicts, filters, and fills in missing pieces. The reality you “see” is actually a clever version created by your brain.
By Smartwriter7865 months ago in Psyche
My family thinks I am faking my mental disorders.
I often feel alone. There is an overwhelming distance between them and me, especially my parents. I feel like they don’t understand me. They don’t understand who I am, what I want in life, or what my struggles are.
By Tendresse NK5 months ago in Psyche
Original nightmares: The birth of dread
The first time I’ve ever felt real fear, I was on the ground looking up at military helicopters flying above. The sounds it made were unlike anything I’ve heard before. The vibrations felt chilling, I could feel it all over my body. At the time it was like the whole world was against me. It felt lonely, cold and dark. You couldn’t have told me that I wasn’t stuck in a cemented room with barely any light. The only light was from the small hole drilled above me. I felt trapped, with nowhere to go.
By Tendresse NK5 months ago in Psyche
“Christian Integration in Counselor Education” by John Allen King and Kristy Ford -Chapter 16 Summary, Interaction, & Application
Summary The first author of chapter sixteen of “Christian Integration in Counselor Education,” by John Allen King and Kristy Ford is Dr. Charlotte Crosland. She works in South Carolina as an LPC, Addiction Counselor, Supervisor, and an Art Therapist. In the introductory video of the chapter, she discussed her calling into the counseling field and her specialty if addiction counseling and her passion to provide quality supervision for counselors in training. The second author of this chapter is Dr. Brad Imhoff who is a LPC in Ohio and who is currently working as the director of the Addiction Counseling Program at Liberty University and he works with clients who struggle with opioid addiction.
By Rowan Finley 5 months ago in Psyche
10 Fascinating Psychology Facts
The human mind is one of the most mysterious things in the world. We think we know ourselves, but psychology continues to uncover truths that prove we’re far more complex than we realize. From the way we fall in love to the tricks our memory plays, psychology reveals the hidden patterns behind our daily lives.
By Hakeem Khan 5 months ago in Psyche
I'm begging you to deconstruct
I'm 30, and traditionally at this age there is an expectation that you start settling into who you are as a person. Even in this ever aging society where the generations begin to linger on for good or ill, 30 is a big age. But it's also still quite young. Even if we have great hardships ahead, I can expect to make it at least another 30 years and probably more like 50 given family history of longevity and personal health. Even feeling older than I've ever felt, I still also feel young. And this is an example of how we need to reframe how we think about everything.
By Bryce Greene-Forgue5 months ago in Psyche
