Tag Archives: Psychological trauma

21Jul/26

How the nervous system rebuilds trust

July 21, 2026FamilyAttention deficit hyperactivity disorder, Emily Snow, Emotions, Friendship, Harriet Lerner, Hypervigilance, Interpersonal relationships, John Gottman, John GottmanWe, Moral psychology, oxytocin, Post-traumatic stress disorder, Psychological trauma, Shame, Trust, Victimologyadmin

Rebuilding Trust The 5-Step Daily Protocol

Tue, July 21 2026 /Mpelembe Media/ — This analsis examines the profound psychological impact of betrayal and the multifaceted process of rebuilding trust within human relationships. Expert clinical perspectives describe how relational trauma can rewire the nervous system, leading to persistent hypervigilance and a diminished ability to feel safe with others. To overcome these injuries, the texts recommend consistent transparency, somatic healing, and professional support to shift from defensive posturing toward genuine emotional safety. Literary insights from T.S. Eliot underscore the fragility of these bonds, suggesting that while trust is difficult to repair once severed, it remains the essential foundation for authentic connection. Ultimately, the collection highlights that recovery is a gradual, non-linear journey requiring both personal accountability and self-compassion.
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09Apr/26

Between Invisible Loneliness and Suffocating Control

April 9, 2026Human InterestAbuse, Adverse childhood experiences, Anxiety disorders, Complex post-traumatic stress disorder, Counseling, Domestic violence, Karl Chads, Loneliness, Post-traumatic stress disorder, Psychological trauma, Religious trauma syndrome, Social isolation, Stalking, United Kingdom, Wales, Wickradmin

Invisible Prisons: Escaping High-Control Groups, Stalking, and Mental Abuse

April 9, 2026 /Mpelembe Media/ — Distinguishing loneliness from objective social isolation. This analysis highlights that you can experience profound loneliness even when surrounded by people. This often happens in environments like busy cities due to “stimulus overload,” where a constant barrage of noise and interactions causes people to emotionally withdraw to protect themselves. To combat this hollow feeling, humans rely on “shared reality”—the perception of having common feelings, beliefs, or attitudes with others about the world. Establishing a shared reality with even just one person helps reduce uncertainty and fosters a genuine sense of connection and meaning, which acts as a powerful buffer against the pain of loneliness.
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16Jul/24

How being shot might affect Donald Trump’s mental health – and that of millions of others

July 16, 2024PoliticsAdverse childhood experiences, Anxiety disorders, Counseling, Creative Commons, Donald Trump, Judith Herman, Post-traumatic growth, Post-traumatic stress disorder, Psychological trauma, Ronald Reagan, Simon McCarthy-Jones, Soviet Union, Stress-related disorders, Transgenerational trauma, Trauma-informed care, Treatments for PTSD, United Statesadmin

Simon McCarthy-Jones, Trinity College Dublin

After the attempted assassination of Donald Trump at his Pennsylvania campaign rally, there is much speculation about how this will affect the 2024 US election. However, no one is yet asking how these events may affect Trump himself.

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15Aug/22

How trauma survivors can harness spiritual contemplation to process stress – new research

August 15, 2022ScienceAbnormal psychology, Academic disciplines, Adverse childhood experiences, Articles, Catrin Eames, Creative Commons, Homelessness, Human behavior, liverpool john moores university, Posttraumatic stress disorder, Psychiatric diagnosis, Psychological resilience, Psychological trauma, Rumination, SHUTTERSTOCK, Traumatologyadmin

Catrin Eames, Liverpool John Moores University

Trauma, such as surviving or witnessing road accidents, natural disasters and violence, can shake up our lives, challenging our core beliefs and views of the world.

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