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
Category: Movies
Psychology of Frozen: What makes this Disney movie unlike any other
Disney’s Frozen is now considered to be one the of the best Disney films of all time. What makes this animated film unlike any other Disney movie and why is it that one of its songs, Let it Go, is so loved by children, adults, firemen, active duty Marines, and people of all backgrounds? To answer these questions we are going to look at some psychological themes depicted in this powerful film. Continue reading Psychology of Frozen: What makes this Disney movie unlike any other
Psychology of TV Shows – how they help and why we love them
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.
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“I wanted to be Superman… I failed.”
I hear these words in some capacity at least once a week in my work with active duty service members with post-traumatic stress syndrome (PTSD).
Legends of the Knight Part II: The Making of the Film
“You will not see a more emotionally-engaging Batman movie than ‘LEGENDS OF THE KNIGHT’ in your entire life.” (Kevin Smith)
It is truly my honor to interview the man behind the Legends of the Knight, Filmmaker Brett Culp.
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Legends of the Knight Part I: We are Batman
A little boy with leukemia, a man who was born without a leg and who is missing several fingers, a woman with muscular dystrophy, what do they all have in common? They had to overcome significant challenges and they were inspired to do so by Batman.
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CONNECTING WITH “her”
Review of the film, WARNING: contains spoilers
“her” is a powerful and unique film, starring Joaquin Phoenix as Theodore Twombly, a lonely professional letter writer and Scarlett Johansson as the voice of Samantha, Theodore’s operating system.
Practicing gratitude: The lessons from Groundhog Day
There’s been a lot of talk lately about gratitude. It seems that gratitude makes us happy and can also boost the immune system and build resilience.
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