Psychological manipulation

The term paraphilia was created by the Greek roots meaning “to the side of” and philos which means “loving”. Individuals that have a paraphilic disorder have unusual patterns of sexual attraction that involve arousal sexually in response to something they like to engage in. Many paraphilia’s are harmless and victimless. The DSM-5 has a list of abnormal patterns that are looked upon as mental disorders that involve emotional distress. For some individuals engaging in their acts is their only way…

sessions, the therapist helps the patient to reframe their thinking and perception of events to view them in a more positive light. The basis of CBT revolves around positively altering unhelpful beliefs, feelings, and behaviors in response to a psychological disturbance to prevent PTSD and other mental disorder development (Herman & van der Kolk, 2009). Rothbaum, Meadows, Resick, and Foy (2000) found CBT to be the most effective form of therapy for treating patients with PTSD in a review of…

During this period, children experience a sense of loss and emptiness. Thereby, they might be tempted to fill this void with alcohol and substance abuse. Also, children are more likely to get involved in risky behavior. According to the Women’s Prison & Home Association, Inc., “Children of offenders are five times more likely than their peers to end up in prison themselves More than often children experience stigmatization and shame for having a parent in prison. In some settings children…

There are records of trauma related mental disorders dating back as far as early Ancient Greece. In fact, the very word trauma originates from the Greek traumat, meaning wound. Today, Merriam-Wesbter’s Learner’s Dictionary defines it as a very difficult or unpleasant experience that causes someone to have mental or emotional problems usually for a long period of time. In this paper, I will explain what post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is and how virtual reality exposure therapy (VRE) is…

Following a biopsychosocial perspective this intervention report will focus on an integrative life-course approach to reducing the impact of childhood traumatic stress, paying particular attention to the correlation between psychological trauma and later physiological health. Emphasis will be placed upon the continued development and research into alternative and holistic therapies that may help address the pervasive and complex long-term effects that childhood trauma has upon an individual’s…

Comparison between Cobras and Pit-bulls Psychology professors had divided men who batter woman into two different types- Cobras and Pit-bulls. By doing that, we can learn more about their character and about the psychological and the physiological difference between the two types. They are both abusing their wives and girlfriend and Constitute a permanent threat on them, but they doing that in a different way. We know that both of them, Cobras and Pit-bulls, are people who have experienced…

Odysseus is described as a strong hero and warrior but after his return to Ithaca, but these words are just describing his physical capabilities and do not take into account his mental health. After a veteran (a modern day hero) returns home from war it is very common for them to experience Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder also known PTSD. Post-Traumatic Stress is commonly seen in someone who has just experienced a traumatic event (ADAA). The common symptoms of PTSD are feelings of agitation,…

According to the counseling website , grief is considered a normal reaction to a loss. The loss can be either someone or something you loved and cared about deeply. For example, pets owners often suffer the same amount of grief over losing their pet as they would losing a loved one. Grief can impact a person in a variety of ways. Alon with emotional problems, the patient can experience physical, social and behavioral complications. Grief therapy recognizes that each person experiences a loss…

(AGG) Imagine being trapped in a cage full of horrors, not being able to escape. Death and fear flash before you, and all you can do is close your eyes. (BS-1) PTSD is a real condition, with real side effects that harm people’s lives, and “Under the Persimmon Tree” shows these effects. (BS-2) Some literary elements in “Under the Persimmon Tree” are created by the effects of PTSD symptoms, creating conflict and characterization. (BS-3) With “Under the Persimmon Tree”, we get an exclusive…

Domestic Abuse The Army is cracking down on violence in the military which includes domestic violence and sexual abuse. Although violence in the military among family members continues to be addressed, not enough is being done for those spouses who are assaulted, beaten, and raped by their military husbands and boyfriends. The numbers continue to grow and with the ongoing war, the trend expects to rise. It can be said that deployments are the cause of the rise in domestic violence because of…