A Healthy Mind: Understanding Psychological Dynamics in Film
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Rumination: Thinking Can Hurt
on December 31, 2018
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Heartbreak is one of the most common shared experiences amongst humans. It is described as a time of affliction involving grief accompanied by painful sorrow. Unrequited love, in particular, can result in feelings of sadness and a desire to regain … Read More
Resilience: A Gift During Traumatic Times
on March 14, 2017
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“As human beings we belong to an extremely resilient species. Since time immemorial we have rebounded from our relentless wars, countless disasters (both natural and man-made), and the violence and betrayal in our own lives” (Van der Kolk, 2014 p. … Read More
Life Changes
on February 13, 2017
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Are there times when you wonder, “Who am I really?” Has there been many changes in your life that cause you to question where the “real you” has gone? Living day-to-day, managing responsibilities and engaging with others can leave little … Read More
When the Bough Breaks: Anna’s Envy
on January 30, 2017
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Anna Walsh, performed by Jaz Sinclair, within the film When the Bough Breaks (2016) is a shy young lady eager to be of assistance to a couple who desires the use of a “surrogate”. Anna presents as a logical, insightful … Read More
Nocturnal Animals: Create Closure from Your Pain
on January 23, 2017
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Ever experienced an event that was so painful, that even time struggled to heal the wound? In life, there can be events that shake you to the core, influence the way you think and feel, even change a bit of who … Read More
Angry Birds: Seeing “Red” through Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder
on October 3, 2016
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The film Angry Birds (2016) directed by Clay Kaytis and Fergal Reilly follows “Red,” voiced by Jason Sudeikis, through his hatching to maturity. When Red cracked through his shell he greeted the world possessing a facial gesture expressing his upset. … Read More