“What’s that in the mirror?
Or the corner of your eye?
What’s that footstep following, but never passing by?
Perhaps they’re all just waiting, perhaps when we’re all dead
Out they’ll come
A slithering from underneath the bed?”
WARNING: spoilers!
Continue reading Fear is our Superpower: Psychology of “Listen” Episode of Doctor Who
I’ve never fallen in love with The Doctor as quickly as I did with Peter Capaldi. There were so many psychological themes in the first episode of Season 8, Deep Breath, that I felt instantly connected to him and found him extremely relatable. Below is my review of the episode from a psychological standpoint. WARNING: CONTAINS MAJOR SPOILERS, CLICK TO READ MORE IF YOU DARE
Did you ever wish that you could have amazing Superpowers or that you would suddenly discover that you were really a witch or a wizard? Many of us often wish for special powers, especially when times are rough and we might just want to find our strength in something. It’s often for this reason that we tend to relate to fictional characters that have undergone similar experiences to us. Continue reading Did you ever want to be a Superhero? What do Batman, Harry Potter, and The Doctor teach us about facing our fears
I was born in Ukraine, my family immigrated to the United Stated when I was 12. Being the new girl, who did not speak a word of English, and coming from another country and from a poor family meant getting teased, bullied, and not even understanding what or why this was happening. My family worked long hours and whether I was home alone or surrounded by people in my Junior High School, I was very lonely. It seemed like there was no one that was safe enough for me to talk to or connect with… that is until I started watching TV Shows.
Continue reading Psychology of TV Shows – how they help and why we love them
Since the term “Superhero Therapy” has been gaining more popularity, I have written a post about it for Psychology Today, specifically, for Dr. Langley’s Beyond Heroes and Villains column.
In the post, the term Superhero Therapy is defined as relating to either psychoanalyzing Superheroes or to incorporating Superheroes into a therapy setting to treat a specific disorder, such as depression, anxiety, or trauma. I also discuss how such examples might be incorporated and provide a few examples.
Click here to find out more information about Superhero Therapy and to read the full article
Agent Coulson is known for his dedication, perseverance, and sharp wit. Coulson is a spy for the Strategic Homeland Intervention Espionage and Logistics Division (or the S.H.I.E.L.D.).
Continue reading Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D: Coulson faces his trauma
Doctor Who has been running (on and off) for 50 years, it is officially the longest-running science fiction show and is currently one of the most popular ones. What makes the show so unique and its fans so loyal?
Continue reading What’s wibbly wobbly, timey wimey and what’s so special about it?
