Aigerim Alpysbekova
@aigelya.bsky.social
- PhD candidate, researching trauma, resilience and well-being
- Focused on populations exposed to war & conflict (Ukraine, Afghanistan & beyond)
- Focused on populations exposed to war & conflict (Ukraine, Afghanistan & beyond)
Originally titled “If You Died Tomorrow, Would Your Soul Be Light or Heavy?” — it got REJECTED.
This version made it through, and it still resonates.
An essential read in Psychology Today.
Give it a moment. You might need it.
www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/trau...
This version made it through, and it still resonates.
An essential read in Psychology Today.
Give it a moment. You might need it.
www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/trau...
How Ego Tricks You Into Believing It's You
What if the things you spend most of your time on don’t actually matter in the end? This is a wake-up call to rethink what you’re nurturing—your ego or your core self.
www.psychologytoday.com
October 2, 2025 at 4:18 PM
Originally titled “If You Died Tomorrow, Would Your Soul Be Light or Heavy?” — it got REJECTED.
This version made it through, and it still resonates.
An essential read in Psychology Today.
Give it a moment. You might need it.
www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/trau...
This version made it through, and it still resonates.
An essential read in Psychology Today.
Give it a moment. You might need it.
www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/trau...
Our new study (Alpysbekova et al., 2024) explores anticipatory grief and perseverative worry in crisis migrants displaced by the war in Ukraine — and why naming them matters.
#wartrauma #mentalhealth
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40839463/
#wartrauma #mentalhealth
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40839463/
Anticipatory grief and perseverative worry: Psychological impacts on Ukrainian migrants from the 2022 Russian invasion - PubMed
Ukrainian migrants face a complex spectrum of trauma and emotional distress, influenced by their ongoing connection to a conflict zone and by constant worry for their families' safety. (PsycInfo Datab...
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August 29, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Our new study (Alpysbekova et al., 2024) explores anticipatory grief and perseverative worry in crisis migrants displaced by the war in Ukraine — and why naming them matters.
#wartrauma #mentalhealth
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40839463/
#wartrauma #mentalhealth
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40839463/
Why Your Gut May Know the Truth Before Your Mind Does. My new piece :)
www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/trau...
www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/trau...
The Science of Intuition
What if your gut feeling wasn’t just emotion, but real intelligence? Discover how intuition works through your body and mind.
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July 9, 2025 at 12:22 AM
Why Your Gut May Know the Truth Before Your Mind Does. My new piece :)
www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/trau...
www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/trau...
Presented at IAIR & IACCP 2025 Conference (Brisbane, Australia). Grateful to contribute to global dialogue on trauma & migration!
July 2, 2025 at 11:33 PM
Presented at IAIR & IACCP 2025 Conference (Brisbane, Australia). Grateful to contribute to global dialogue on trauma & migration!
The original title was “This Isn’t a Love Spell. It’s Trauma,” but it got changed. We need more research on how spiritual practices show up in relationships. There’s often no proof—just a feeling. Maybe we need new language or frameworks to talk about them.
www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/trau...
www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/trau...
Spiritual Rituals and Coercive Relationships
When love feels heavy, confusing, or controlled by rituals, it may not be love at all. This is the hidden trauma behind spiritual manipulation.
www.psychologytoday.com
June 26, 2025 at 5:18 PM
The original title was “This Isn’t a Love Spell. It’s Trauma,” but it got changed. We need more research on how spiritual practices show up in relationships. There’s often no proof—just a feeling. Maybe we need new language or frameworks to talk about them.
www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/trau...
www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/trau...
Reposted by Aigerim Alpysbekova
(1/2) Can acts of kindness be things that we already planned to do, and still be effective? 🤲🏼🧐
Acts of kindness are most effective if we don't already have to do them (for example, if one already agreed to take a family member to an appointment).
Acts of kindness are most effective if we don't already have to do them (for example, if one already agreed to take a family member to an appointment).
June 25, 2025 at 7:21 PM
(1/2) Can acts of kindness be things that we already planned to do, and still be effective? 🤲🏼🧐
Acts of kindness are most effective if we don't already have to do them (for example, if one already agreed to take a family member to an appointment).
Acts of kindness are most effective if we don't already have to do them (for example, if one already agreed to take a family member to an appointment).
My new piece just went up on Psychology Today. I originally titled it "Love Thrives in Pain", but they always tweak the titles—part of the editorial process, I guess. Still, the heart of it remains.
www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/trau...
www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/trau...
Love Thrives When We're Open to Pain
Avoiding pain might feel like protection—but it could be the reason you’re not feeling love fully. Here’s how pain can be the key to deeper connection and healing.
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June 14, 2025 at 1:14 PM
My new piece just went up on Psychology Today. I originally titled it "Love Thrives in Pain", but they always tweak the titles—part of the editorial process, I guess. Still, the heart of it remains.
www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/trau...
www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/trau...
My piece, "Can We Trust Experts Who Are Still Learning?", is now featured as an Essential Read
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Can We Trust Experts Who Are Still Learning?
Personal Perspective: What if healing isn’t about being perfect—but about noticing the small, quiet moments when you choose honesty over ego and presence over performance?
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June 5, 2025 at 5:02 PM
My piece, "Can We Trust Experts Who Are Still Learning?", is now featured as an Essential Read
www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/trau...
www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/trau...
Our new article: “Navigating Cultural Stress and Mental Health: A Longitudinal Study of Parent-Adolescent Dynamics Among Former Soviet Union Families” has now been published in the Journal of Applied Developmental Psychology!
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May 23, 2025 at 12:09 PM
Our new article: “Navigating Cultural Stress and Mental Health: A Longitudinal Study of Parent-Adolescent Dynamics Among Former Soviet Union Families” has now been published in the Journal of Applied Developmental Psychology!
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Feeling calm isn't always a green flag—it can sometimes be your body avoiding past chaos.
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Is Your Relationship Built on Healing or Hiding?
When relief feels like love, it’s easy to mistake safety for connection. Trauma can shape our choices, and healing requires more than just a fresh start.
www.psychologytoday.com
April 28, 2025 at 2:13 PM
Feeling calm isn't always a green flag—it can sometimes be your body avoiding past chaos.
www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/trau...
www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/trau...
My latest piece on Psychology Today has just been featured as an Essential Read in Authenticity and Self-Help.
www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/trau...
www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/trau...
Why ‘No’ Feels Like a Bad Word—and What That Says About You
Feeling drained by constant socializing or pressure to say yes? Explore the quiet power of choosing yourself—and why alone time might be exactly what you need.
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April 17, 2025 at 8:33 PM
My latest piece on Psychology Today has just been featured as an Essential Read in Authenticity and Self-Help.
www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/trau...
www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/trau...
