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Psycholog:
Psycholog:
pronounced: /ˈsaɪ.kə.lɒg/
(n.)
A curated synthesis of lived experience, clinical knowledge, and evidence-informed reflection — produced to support trauma recovery, self-awareness, and integrated wellbeing.
Often characterised by clarity, compassion, and a commitment to psychological integrity.
(v.)
To research, reflect, and distil psychological insight — for the purpose of understanding human experience and advancing individual and social wellbeing through ethically grounded knowledge.
Implies a practice of careful inquiry, integrative thinking, and therapeutic responsibility.
Etymology
Greek psyche (ψυχή) — “soul, mind, breath of life”
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Latin logium (from logia) — “system of study, collected discourse”
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Contemporary form influenced by blog (web log), reframed for clinical depth and reflective psychoeducation.
The stress response is the body’s alarm system — it helps us fight, flee, or freeze when we feel unsafe. But trauma or long-term stress can..
The vagus nerve is the body’s “rest and digest” pathway — it connects the brain to the heart, lungs, gut, and more. When it’s working well, it helps us recover from stress, feel safe, and ....
A simple way to understand how our minds and bodies handle stress and emotion. When we’re inside our window, we can feel, think, and connect. When we’re outside it, we....
Your gut has its own network of over 100 million nerves — a “second brain” that helps you digest, sense safety, and stay steady...
Your heart doesn’t beat like a metronome — and that’s a good thing. Heart Rate Variability (HRV) is the tiny, healthy variation between heartbeats. More variation means your body...
Your nose does more than move air — it filters, warms, and moistens every breath, making oxygen easier for your body to use. Breathing through your nose keeps your airways clear, supports calm focus, and helps you sleep deeply. When ...
Your brain’s wiring shapes focus, memory, and impulse control. For some, these pathways make staying on task harder — this is ADHD. It’s not about effort but real brain differences that can affect school, work, and daily life....
Psychosis isn’t just about biology—it’s about belonging. Early support, family understanding, and peer-led communities can transform outcomes by replacing isolation ....
Addiction doesn’t start overnight—it grows quietly from casual coping. Here we explore the gentle but powerful pathways that transform innocent attempts at comfort into...
From Bowlby’s first theories in wartime London to brain scans and stress hormones today — this article traces how attachment research has shown, again and again, that safe connection changes us from....
Fear keeps us safe — but sometimes it sticks around when the danger is long gone. Modern brain science shows how old fear circuits can be rewired. Exposure therapy, mindfulness, and EMDR all help the brain learn: ....
Why does time feel strange under hypnosis or deep focus?
Neuroscience shows that when we enter states of intense absorption, the brain’s dorsolateral prefrontal cortex — the part that keeps track of plans, time, and ...
Hypnosis is more than stage tricks — it’s a focused, evidence-backed tool that helps with pain, anxiety, phobias, even trauma. This Psycholog breaks down what meta-analyses actually show, how hypnosis compares to EMDR and CBT, and when suggestion....
Why can’t we just think our way into feeling safe?
Rooted in Polyvagal Theory, we look at how connection, co-regulation, and even nature itself can reshape your nervous system’s story ....
Discover how timeless hypnotic methods like fractionation, titration, and indirect suggestion guide safe, powerful change — and why these gentle tools still shape modern therapy....
What’s the difference between eye movements and tapping in EMDR therapy? Explore some neuroscience behind bilateral stimulation, when to use tactile vs. visual methods, and how....
Why insight isn’t always enough. This article explores how unresolved memories disrupt motivation—and how EMDR helps the brain restore agency and action...
Can you really calm your mind on your own? Modern neuroscience shows how simple self-hypnosis — now called NSDR by some — helps quiet the brain’s stress circuits, ease pain, and train the body to rest without sleep. Here’s how it works — and what actually helps....
EMDR isn’t magic — it’s grounded in real neuroscience. This Psycholog unpacks the leading theories behind eye movements, memory reconsolidation, and why this therapy works so well for trauma and phobias.
This foundational piece explores Hilgard’s Neo-Dissociation Theory alongside Internal Family Systems (IFS), illuminating how trauma, hypnosis, and healing all engage the mind’s natural multiplicity. A grounded primer for clinicians, introspective seekers, and curious minds exploring depth psychology and integrative models.
Intrusive Thoughts
Intrusive Thoughts
Unwanted, distressing thoughts are more common than you think. This warm, research-informed guide explores why they happen, how trauma plays a role, and what you can do to find relief — without fear or shame..
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