community scapegoat
Request: People channel their aggression onto a single person (usually an outsider) in order to strengthen cohesion of the group
Psychology
The Doors of Perception, by Aldous Huxley
it elaborates on his psychedelic experience under the influence of mescaline in May 1953. Huxley recalls the insights he experienced, ranging from the "purely aesthetic" to "sacramental vision", and reflects on their philosophical and psychological implications -- wikipedia
music therapy for autistic children
The session usually starts with the therapist playing music, then having the client pick an instrument and join in. The therapist works with the person at their level, focusing on bringing out inherent talents and expression, rather than “fixing” any behaviors -- psychcentral.com
Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion
You’ll learn the six universal principles of influence and how to use them to become a skilled persuader—and, just as importantly, how to defend yourself against dishonest influence attempts -- amazon
hikikomori
A form of severe social withdrawal, called hikikomori, has been frequently described in Japan and is characterized by adolescents and young adults who become recluses in their parents’ homes, unable to work or go to school for months or years — PubMed Central
exploding head syndrome (EHS)
a person experiences auditory hallucinations that are loud and of short duration when falling asleep or waking up... not a serious health concern... Pain is typically absent --wikipedia
gender dysphoria
Request: Why are so many people, especially young people, claiming they feel "dysphoria" about the body? [Answer: in spiritual terms, it's the narcissistic field of "poor me"]
The Right to Be, by Maarten A. Oversier
Request: A book about how the echoes of unresolved trauma from our past, even past lives, can cause physical, psychological, or emotional ailments that present-day humans suffer.
Psych-K (psychological kinesiology)
helps individuals to consciously and subconsciously re-perceive themselves, their circumstances, and their personal potential, in order to lead a happier and more satisfying life --psych-k.com
statement: all beings exist only within my mind
Level of realization, by request.
"I want to be in charge"
request: seems to be the basis of many ego proclivities
statement: feelings are not in your body, they're in your mind
request: Doc said something similar to this once. At what level is this realized?
hypnotherapy
"a type of mind–body intervention in which hypnosis is used to create a state of focused attention and increased suggestibility in the treatment of a medical or psychological disorder or concern" -- wikipedia.org
Internal Family Systems therapy
"We believe the mind is naturally multiple and that is a good thing. Our inner parts contain valuable qualities and our core Self knows how to heal, allowing us to become integrated and whole."
ACT therapy
Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT therapy) is a type of mindful psychotherapy that helps you stay focused on the present moment and accept thoughts and feelings without judgment --webmd.com