Applying Beyond Order by Jordan Peterson to the Scam Victim’s Journey Through Recovery – 2024 SCARS Editorial Team2024-12-15T23:48:51-05:00December 15th, 2024|Categories: • PHILOSOPHY, • FEATURED ARTICLE, • FOR SCAM VICTIMS, • PSYCHOLOGY, 2024, ARTICLE, Tim McGuinness PhD|Tags: Beyond Order, Jordan Peterson, Philosophy of Recovery, Scam Victim Recovery, Scam Victims| Read More 1
Scam Victims and Relevance of Nietzsche’s Philosophy of Interactions with the Past – 2024 SCARS Editorial Team2024-12-15T16:27:58-05:00December 15th, 2024|Categories: • PHILOSOPHY, • FEATURED ARTICLE, • FOR SCAM VICTIMS, • PSYCHOLOGY, 2024, ARTICLE, Tim McGuinness PhD|Tags: Nietzsche’s Philosophy, Past, Philosophy of Recovery, Ressentiment, Scam Victim Recovery, Scam Victims, Übermensch| Read More 0
The Importance of Goal Setting for Scam Victims in Recovery – 2024 SCARS Editorial Team2024-12-15T05:06:06-05:00December 15th, 2024|Categories: Tim McGuinness PhD, • FEATURED ARTICLE, • FOR SCAM VICTIMS, • PSYCHOLOGY, 2024, ARTICLE, Vianey Gonzalez B.Sc(Psych)|Tags: Goal Setting, Goals, Recovery Psychology, Scam Victim Recovery, Scam Victims| Read More 1
Three Pillars of Happiness for Scam Victims-Survivors – 2024 SCARS Editorial Team2024-12-15T21:28:45-05:00December 13th, 2024|Categories: Tim McGuinness PhD, • FEATURED ARTICLE, • FOR SCAM VICTIMS, • PHILOSOPHY, 2024, ARTICLE, Reuters|Tags: Happiness, Moderation, Philosophy of Recovery, Scam Survivors, Scam Victim Recovery, Scam Victims, Virtue| Read More 1
Frequent Apologizing and Scam Victims – A Sign of Unresolved Trauma – 2024 SCARS Editorial Team2024-12-11T19:19:41-05:00December 11th, 2024|Categories: • PSYCHOLOGY, • FEATURED ARTICLE, • FOR SCAM VICTIMS, 2024, ARTICLE, Tim McGuinness PhD, Vianey Gonzalez B.Sc(Psych)|Tags: Apologizing, Fawn Response, Please and Appease, Recovery Psychology, Scam Victim Recovery, Scam Victims, Trauma Responses, Unresolved Trauma| Read More 0
Reflective Questioning to Help Scam Victims Transform Judgmentalism into a Safer Conversation – 2024 SCARS Editorial Team2024-12-10T16:22:51-05:00December 10th, 2024|Categories: • PSYCHOLOGY, • FEATURED ARTICLE, • FOR SCAM VICTIMS, 2024, ARTICLE, Tim McGuinness PhD|Tags: Conflict, Judgmentalism, Reflective Questioning, Scam Victim Recovery, Scam Victims, Sharing Your Story, Talking About the Scam| Read More 0
The Feeling of Defectiveness in Scam Victims – A Barrier to Recovery – 2024 SCARS Editorial Team2024-12-10T02:34:58-05:00December 10th, 2024|Categories: Tim McGuinness PhD, • FEATURED ARTICLE, • FOR SCAM VICTIMS, • PSYCHOLOGY, 2024, ARTICLE, U.S. Federal Trade Commission|Tags: Defectiveness, Psychological Recovery, Scam Victim Recovery, Scam Victims, Shame, Unworthy, Worthiness| Read More 1
Hell Yes! Cursing Like a Pirate Can Help Scam Victims Recovery from the Trauma of Scams – 2024 SCARS Editorial Team2024-11-27T11:05:12-05:00November 27th, 2024|Categories: • FEATURED ARTICLE, • FOR SCAM VICTIMS, • PSYCHOLOGY, 2024, ARTICLE, Tim McGuinness PhD, U.S. Federal Trade Commission, Vianey Gonzalez B.Sc(Psych)|Tags: Cursing Like a Pirate, Recovery Psychology, Scam Victim Recovery, Scam Victims, Trauma| Read More 0
Scam Victims and the In-between Place of Liminality While Struggling for Recovery – 2024 SCARS Editorial Team2024-11-19T03:38:12-05:00November 19th, 2024|Categories: • PHILOSOPHY, • FEATURED ARTICLE, • FOR SCAM VICTIMS, • PSYCHOLOGY, 2024, ARTICLE, Tim McGuinness PhD|Tags: Limen, Liminality, Philosophy of Recovery, Purgatory, Scam Victim Recovery, Scam Victims, Twilight Zone| Read More 0
Limit Situations and their Effect on Scam Victims-Survivors – 2024 SCARS Editorial Team2024-11-14T05:18:05-05:00November 14th, 2024|Categories: • PHILOSOPHY, • FEATURED ARTICLE, • FOR SCAM VICTIMS, • PSYCHOLOGY, 2025, ARTICLE, Tim McGuinness PhD|Tags: Limit Situations, Philosophy of Recovery, Psychology, Scam Survivors, Scam Victim Recovery, Scam Victims| Read More 0
Perfectionism Can Destroy a Scam Victim’s Recovery – 2024 SCARS Editorial Team2024-11-10T06:17:57-05:00November 10th, 2024|Categories: • PSYCHOLOGY, • FEATURED ARTICLE, 2024, ARTICLE, Tim McGuinness PhD, Vianey Gonzalez B.Sc(Psych)|Tags: Perfectionism, Recovery Psychology, Scam Victim Recovery, Scam Victim Recovery Psychology, Scam Victims| Read More 0
Quick Guide to Scam Victims’ Grief – 2024 SCARS Editorial Team2024-11-08T16:08:56-05:00November 8th, 2024|Categories: • PSYCHOLOGY, • FEATURED ARTICLE, • FOR SCAM VICTIMS, 2024, ARTICLE, Tim McGuinness PhD, Vianey Gonzalez B.Sc(Psych)|Tags: Grief, Psychology, Relationship Scams, Scam Victim Recovery, Scam Victims, Trauma| Read More 0
The ‘4 SEEN’ Questions to Reduce Emotional Triggers – 2024 SCARS Editorial Team2024-10-22T19:46:43-04:00October 22nd, 2024|Categories: Tim McGuinness PhD, • FEATURED ARTICLE, • FOR SCAM VICTIMS, • PSYCHOLOGY, 2024, ARTICLE, Vianey Gonzalez B.Sc(Psych)|Tags: Emotional Support, Emotional Triggers, Recovery Psychology, Scam Victim Recovery, Scam Victim Support| Read More 1
5 Simple Ways for Scam Victims-Survivors to Avoid Common Thinking (Decision-Making) Errors During Scam Recovery – 2024 SCARS Editorial Team2024-10-16T23:49:02-04:00October 16th, 2024|Categories: • PSYCHOLOGY, • FEATURED ARTICLE, 2024, ARTICLE, Tim McGuinness PhD, Vianey Gonzalez B.Sc(Psych)|Tags: Cognitive Biases, Decision Making, Scam Victim Recovery, Scam Victims| Read More 0
Conscientiousness for Scam Victim Recovery Helps Guarantee Success – 2024 SCARS Editorial Team2024-10-14T04:11:29-04:00October 14th, 2024|Categories: • PHILOSOPHY, • FEATURED ARTICLE, • FOR SCAM VICTIMS, • PSYCHOLOGY, 2024, ARTICLE, Tim McGuinness PhD|Tags: Conscientious, Conscientiousness, Philosophy of Recovery, Scam Victim Recovery| Read More 1
Dostoevsky’s Views on Pain and Suffering and Their Impact on Scam Victims – 2024 SCARS Editorial Team2024-10-09T20:16:46-04:00October 9th, 2024|Categories: • PHILOSOPHY, • FEATURED ARTICLE, • PSYCHOLOGY, 2024, ARTICLE, Tim McGuinness PhD|Tags: Dostoevsky, Pain and Suffering, Philosophy, Scam Victim Recovery, Scam Victims| Read More 0
Becoming Formidable Through Recovery for Scam Victims – 2024 SCARS Editorial Team2024-10-07T02:49:59-04:00October 6th, 2024|Categories: • PSYCHOLOGY, • FEATURED ARTICLE, • PHILOSOPHY, 2024, ARTICLE, Tim McGuinness PhD|Tags: Formidable, Recovery Psychology, Scam Victim Recovery, Scam Victims, Traumatic Growth| Read More 0
Scam Victims Pain and Suffering – Sailing the 8 Worldly Winds – 2024 SCARS Editorial Team2024-10-06T02:01:16-04:00October 6th, 2024|Categories: • PHILOSOPHY, • FEATURED ARTICLE, • FOR SCAM VICTIMS, • PSYCHOLOGY, 2024, ARTICLE, Tim McGuinness PhD|Tags: Buddhism, Pain, Philosophy of Scams, Scam Victim Recovery, Scam Victims, Suffering| Read More 0
Scam Victims Finding Meaning in Life After the Scam – 2024 SCARS Editorial Team2024-10-04T05:05:03-04:00October 4th, 2024|Categories: • PHILOSOPHY, • FEATURED ARTICLE, • PSYCHOLOGY, 2024, ARTICLE, Tim McGuinness PhD|Tags: Buddhism, Meaning, Philosophy of Recovery, Scam Victim Recovery, Scam Victims, Scams, Volunteers| Read More 2
Fantasizing and the Dopamine Trap – 2024 SCARS Editorial Team2024-10-01T20:46:44-04:00October 1st, 2024|Categories: • PSYCHOLOGY, • FOR SCAM VICTIMS, 2024, ARTICLE, Tim McGuinness PhD, Vianey Gonzalez B.Sc(Psych)|Tags: Dopamine, Fantasizing, Neurology, Neurotranmitters, Revenge Fantasies, Scam Victim Recovery, Scam Victims| Read More 0
Heartbreak – What Is It? How Does It Affect Romance Scam Victims? – 2024 SCARS Editorial Team2024-09-28T17:12:02-04:00September 28th, 2024|Categories: • PSYCHOLOGY, • FEATURED ARTICLE, • FOR SCAM VICTIMS, 2024, ARTICLE, Tim McGuinness PhD|Tags: Broken Heart, Grief, Heartbreak, Psychology of Scams, Relationship Scams, Romance Scams, Scam Victim Recovery, Scam Victims, Trauma| Read More 1
Trauma Pleasing and Appeasing – The Impact on Identity and Self Worth – 2024 SCARS Editorial Team2024-09-26T00:10:03-04:00September 24th, 2024|Categories: • PSYCHOLOGY, • FEATURED ARTICLE, 2024, ARTICLE, Tim McGuinness PhD|Tags: Pleasing and Appeasing, Recovery Psychology, Scam Victim Recovery, Scam Victims, Trauma, Trauma Responses| Read More 1
Trauma Responses or Just Personality Traits in Scam Victims? – 2024 SCARS Editorial Team2024-09-24T14:57:31-04:00September 24th, 2024|Categories: • PSYCHOLOGY, • FEATURED ARTICLE, • FOR SCAM VICTIMS, 2024, ARTICLE, Tim McGuinness PhD, Vianey Gonzalez B.Sc(Psych)|Tags: Personality Traits, Recovery Psychology, Scam Victim Psychology, Scam Victim Recovery, Scam Victims, Trauma, Trauma Responses, Vulnerabilities| Read More 1
Understanding Boundaries & Accountability to Improve Scam Victims’ Recovery When They Communicate – 2024 SCARS Editorial Team2024-09-24T11:12:40-04:00September 24th, 2024|Categories: • PSYCHOLOGY, • FEATURED ARTICLE, • FOR SCAM VICTIMS, 2024, ARTICLE, Tim McGuinness PhD|Tags: Communicate, Communication, Recovery Psychology, Scam Victim Recovery, Scam Victims| Read More 0
Schemas Part 1: Mental Models and Cognitive Shortcuts and Scam Victims – 2024 SCARS Editorial Team2024-09-21T01:30:30-04:00September 20th, 2024|Categories: • PSYCHOLOGY, • FEATURED ARTICLE, 2024, ARTICLE, Tim McGuinness PhD, Vianey Gonzalez B.Sc(Psych)|Tags: Cognitive Shortcuts, Mental Models, Psychological Schemas, Psychology of Scams, Recovery Psychology, Scam Victim Recovery, Scam Victims| Read More 0
Motivated Reasoning – A Cognitive Bias That Deeply Affects Scam Victims Especially During Recovery – 2024 SCARS Editorial Team2024-09-14T12:51:26-04:00September 14th, 2024|Categories: • PSYCHOLOGY, • FEATURED ARTICLE, • FOR SCAM VICTIMS, 2024, ARTICLE, Tim McGuinness PhD, Vianey Gonzalez B.Sc(Psych)|Tags: Cognitive Bias, Cognitive Biases, Motivated Reasoning, Recovery Psychology, Scam Victim Recovery, Scam Victims| Read More 1
Why Do Scam Victims So Often Allow Themselves To Accept Failure? – 2024 SCARS Editorial Team2024-09-11T17:04:40-04:00September 11th, 2024|Categories: • PSYCHOLOGY, • PHILOSOPHY, 2024, ARTICLE, Tim McGuinness PhD|Tags: Fail, Failure, Philosop[h, Recovery Psychology, Scam Victim Recovery, Scam Victims| Read More 0
Emotional Support Animals (ESA) and Scam Victims – 2024 SCARS Editorial Team2024-09-10T21:27:54-04:00September 10th, 2024|Categories: • PSYCHOLOGY, • FEATURED ARTICLE, • FOR SCAM VICTIMS, 2024, ARTICLE, Tim McGuinness PhD, USA|Tags: Emotional Support Animal, ESA, Recovery Psychology, Scam Victim Recovery, Scam Victims, Trauma| Read More 0
The Anniversary Effect and Scam Victims – 2024 SCARS Editorial Team2024-09-10T18:23:07-04:00September 10th, 2024|Categories: • PSYCHOLOGY, • FEATURED ARTICLE, 2024, ARTICLE, Tim McGuinness PhD, Vianey Gonzalez B.Sc(Psych)|Tags: Anniversary Effect, Coping, Recovery Psychology, Scam Victim Recovery, Scam Victims, Trauma| Read More 2
Constant Complaining in Scam Victims Stops Recovery and Distorts Their Real Thinking – 2024 SCARS Editorial Team2024-09-09T11:32:58-04:00September 9th, 2024|Categories: • PSYCHOLOGY, • FOR SCAM VICTIMS, 2024, ARTICLE, Tim McGuinness PhD|Tags: Complaining, Coping Mechanisms, Defense Mechanisms, Negative Behavior, Recovery Psychology, Scam Victim Recovery| Read More 0
Awakening a Fearless Heart in Scam Victims – 2024 SCARS Editorial Team2024-09-09T10:52:50-04:00September 9th, 2024|Categories: • PSYCHOLOGY, • FEATURED ARTICLE, • FOR SCAM VICTIMS, 2024, ARTICLE, Tim McGuinness PhD|Tags: Betrayal Trauma, Fearless Heart, Release Worry, Scam Victim Recovery, Scam Victim Recovery Psychology, Scam Victims| Read More 0
The Four Basic Regrets and How They Apply to Scam Victims – 2024 SCARS Editorial Team2024-09-09T06:45:40-04:00September 9th, 2024|Categories: • PSYCHOLOGY, • FEATURED ARTICLE, • FOR SCAM VICTIMS, • PHILOSOPHY, 2024, ARTICLE, Tim McGuinness PhD, VIDEO / AUDIO|Tags: Regrets, Scam Victim Recovery, Scam Victims| Read More 0
The Philosophy of Scam Victim Recovery: Understanding Why Recovery is Important – An Essay – 2024 SCARS Editorial Team2024-09-07T13:40:50-04:00September 7th, 2024|Categories: • PHILOSOPHY, • FEATURED ARTICLE, • FOR SCAM VICTIMS, • PSYCHOLOGY, 2024, ARTICLE, Tim McGuinness PhD|Tags: Philosophy, Scam Victim Recovery| Read More 0
Understanding the Right Priorities – Another View of New Scam Victims’ Challenges – 2024 SCARS Editorial Team2024-09-07T12:11:58-04:00September 7th, 2024|Categories: • PSYCHOLOGY, • FEATURED ARTICLE, • FOR SCAM VICTIMS, 2024, ARTICLE, Tim McGuinness PhD|Tags: Cognitive Impairment, Psychology of Scams, Recovery Process, Recovery Psychology, Scam Victim Priorities, Scam Victim Recovery, Trauma| Read More 0
Pets as Therapy for Scam Victims – 2024 SCARS Editorial Team2024-09-06T02:06:15-04:00September 6th, 2024|Categories: • PSYCHOLOGY, • FEATURED ARTICLE, • SCAM VICTIM HEALTH, 2024, ARTICLE, Tim McGuinness PhD|Tags: Pets, Recovery Psychology, Scam Victim Recovery, Scam Victim Support, Scam Victims, Support Animals| Read More 1
The Peculiar Case of Number Overload in Scam Victims – 2024 SCARS Editorial Team2024-09-04T00:10:04-04:00September 4th, 2024|Categories: • PSYCHOLOGY, • FEATURED ARTICLE, 2024, ARTICLE, Tim McGuinness PhD|Tags: Cognitive Overload, Number Overload, Overwhelmed, Psychology of Scams, Scam Victim Recovery, Scam Victims, Scammers| Read More 0
Emotional Numbness and Scam Victims – Coping After the Scam – 2024 SCARS Editorial Team2024-09-02T07:37:10-04:00September 2nd, 2024|Categories: Tim McGuinness PhD, • FEATURED ARTICLE, • PSYCHOLOGY, 2024, ARTICLE|Tags: Coping Mechanisms, Defense Mechanisms, Emotional Numbness, Recovery Psychology, Scam Victim Recovery, Scam Victims| Read More 1
Solitude vs. Isolation in Scam Victims – 2024 SCARS Editorial Team2024-09-01T05:59:18-04:00September 1st, 2024|Categories: Tim McGuinness PhD, • FEATURED ARTICLE, • FOR SCAM VICTIMS, • PSYCHOLOGY, 2024, ARTICLE|Tags: Being Alone, Coping Mechanism, Defense Mechanism, Isolation, Recovery Psychology, Scam Victim Recovery, Scam Victims, Solitude| Read More 1
Hopelessness and Scam Victims – 2024 SCARS Editorial Team2024-08-30T22:21:14-04:00August 30th, 2024|Categories: Tim McGuinness PhD, • FEATURED ARTICLE, • FOR SCAM VICTIMS, • PSYCHOLOGY, 2024, ARTICLE|Tags: Hopelessness, Recovery Psychology, Scam Victim Recovery, Scam Victims| Read More 1
Defeatism and its Impact on Scam Victims and Law Enforcement – 2024 SCARS Editorial Team2024-08-27T01:48:51-04:00August 27th, 2024|Categories: • PSYCHOLOGY, • FEATURED ARTICLE, 2024, ARTICLE, Tim McGuinness PhD|Tags: Defeated, Defeatism, Law Enforcement, Psychology of Scams, Scam Victim Recovery, Scam Victims| Read More 0