Betrayal trauma refers to a kind of trauma that occurs relationally. When someone (or something) disregards or disrespects your trust, that can cause betrayal trauma. This type of trauma can be hard to define and also challenging to recover from. However, it can leave a profound impact on someone’s self-esteem and sense of safety in relationships. [...]
Porn addiction refers to problematic patterns of compulsively watching porn. When someone has an addiction, their behaviors affect their emotional well-being, relationships, and overall quality of life. Someone addicted to porn may face problems with their partner or have issues with their sexual urges and desires. Defining Normal Porn Use Talking about porn addiction also [...]
Research shows that 83% of American workers experience work-related stress and 1 in 4 state that work is their top stressor in life. Some workplace stress is inevitable, but employers play an influential role in creating a healthy environment for their team. Happy employees benefit everyone: they’re physically healthier, more likely to be engaged and productive, and they [...]
We’ve all heard of this term, but really understanding the underpinnings of mental health awareness is important for everyone. Although most people know the common mental health disorders, discerning the main causes, symptoms, and treatments is often confusing. In addition, how we understand mental health continues to evolve with emerging research. What Is Mental Health [...]
When people think about narcissism, they often imagine the grandiose behavior and outward attempts to be in the spotlight. The patterns are easily observable, and they can be frustrating for others to watch. While some narcissistic behavior is obvious, not everyone with narcissism acts in such stereotypical ways. Covert narcissism is often far more insidious [...]
It’s believed that everyone dreams for about two hours each night, even if you don’t remember your dreams. It’s also common to have numerous dreams each night, with the average dream lasting only between 5-20 minutes (1). The most intense and memorable dreams happen during the REM (rapid eye movement) stage of sleep. People experience [...]
Social workers and therapists both help people and greater communities. Both professionals can work in various settings, such as hospitals, non-profit organizations, schools, community health clinics, research institutes, and private practices. If you’re considering working in either role, it’s important to know what distinguishes them from one another. What Are Social [...]
Social workers enjoy rewarding careers working with individuals, families, schools, and larger communities. They work to help solve micro and macro-level problems. At their core, social workers strive to provide ethical and compassionate care to the people they serve. It’s undoubtedly a good time to consider pursuing this career. Social workers are increasingly in demand, [...]
Many MedCircle Members are psychology students interested in entering the robust field of psychological treatment, therapy, research, and more. However, when asking what you can do with a psychology degree, it seems the possibilities are nearly endless. As of 2017, nearly 3.5 million Americans held a bachelor’s degree in psychology. The psychology degree is one of [...]
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