Why We Write The Way We Do?

Most of the SCARS Institute’s publications intentionally include repetition and reinforcement of core concepts throughout individual articles and the website’s content.

This approach serves an important purpose for scam victims and other individuals processing trauma.

Research shows that betrayal trauma, emotional collapse, and cognitive dissonance often impair short-term memory, focus, and comprehension. Victims struggling with distorted thinking, mental fatigue, or emotional overwhelm may miss key information the first time they encounter it. By repeating critical points in different sections, the material increases accessibility for readers facing these challenges.

This method is also consistent with proven educational practices. Repetition, restatement, and reinforcement help readers absorb complex ideas more effectively. Especially in trauma recovery, where emotions interfere with clear thinking, consistent exposure to essential information helps build understanding over time.

Readers may need multiple passes through similar ideas before the concepts feel familiar, actionable, or emotionally safe to apply. This structure supports learning, improves retention, and strengthens the reader’s ability to apply the information to their own recovery.

•  While some readers may notice overlap between sections in articles, and from one article to another, this is intentional.

•  It reflects a trauma-informed, educational approach designed to meet the unique cognitive and emotional needs of scam victims.

•  The goal is not only to provide information, but to help readers absorb, retain, and use that information to support real progress in recovery.

Remember, the SCARS Institute includes many professionals in several different fields. This includes professional educators as well, such as the SCARS Institute Director Janina Morcinek.

Prof. Tim McGuinness, Ph.D.
December 2025