Index
Key terms, patterns, and frameworks — with chapter locations
An alphabetical reference of the principal patterns, mechanisms, and concepts appearing across Nervous System Theology. Each entry lists the chapters where the term occurs.
A
Abandonment Sensitivity — Psychology Lineage, Attachment Theory, Polyvagal Theory, Systems Theory, Family Systems, IFS, CPTSD 101, BPD 101, NPD 101, Faith & NS, Terms & Definitions, Cluster-B, Anxious-Avoidant, Sexual Ignorance, Sleep Trap, Trauma Bonds, Empathic Ruptures, Trauma Bond Exit, Religious Ruptures, Divorce & NS, Infidelity & NS, Dark Empath, Creative Resurrection, Covenant Reconstruction, Grief & NS, Inner-Child Debugging, References
Accountability — Trauma 101, CPTSD 101, NPD 101, Cognitive Distortions, Maladaptive Coping, Faith & NS, Deconstruction, Terms & Definitions, Big Five, Meaning Systems, Cluster-B, Husband Caretaker, Anxious-Avoidant, Sexual Ignorance, Walk-Away Spouses, Empathic Ruptures, Trauma Bond Exit, Religious Ruptures, Infidelity & NS, Dark Empath, Scrupulosity
Apology Loop — Terms & Definitions, Cluster-B, Anxious-Avoidant, Sleep Trap, Empathic Ruptures, Religious Ruptures, Infidelity & NS
Attachment Style — Human Development, Psychology Lineage, Attachment Theory, Systems Theory, IFS, NPD 101, Cognitive Distortions, Faith & NS, Deconstruction, Terms & Definitions, Big Five, Anxious-Avoidant, Walk-Away Spouses, Sleep Trap, Empathic Ruptures, Religious Ruptures, Divorce & NS, Infidelity & NS, Grief & NS, Inner-Child Debugging, References
Attachment Theory — Introduction, Human Development, Psychology Lineage, Attachment Theory, Polyvagal Theory, Systems Theory, Family Systems, IFS, Trauma 101, CPTSD 101, BPD 101, NPD 101, Cognitive Distortions, Maladaptive Coping, Faith & NS, Deconstruction, Terms & Definitions, Nihilism 101, Big Five, Meaning Systems, Perimenopause, Cluster-B, Neurochemistry, Male Biology, Husband Caretaker, Anxious-Avoidant, Sexual Ignorance, Walk-Away Spouses, Sleep Trap, Trauma Bonds, Empathic Ruptures, Trauma Bond Exit, Religious Ruptures, CPTSD & Trauma Bonds, Divorce & NS, Infidelity & NS, Dark Empath, Scrupulosity, Divorce Foundations, Healing Cycle, Creative Resurrection, Covenant Reconstruction, Grief & NS, Inner-Child Debugging, Regulation, References, Book Updates
B
Big Five / Five-Factor Model — Introduction, Human Development, Psychology Lineage, Attachment Theory, Polyvagal Theory, Systems Theory, Family Systems, IFS, Trauma 101, CPTSD 101, BPD 101, NPD 101, Cognitive Distortions, Maladaptive Coping, Faith & NS, Deconstruction, Terms & Definitions, Nihilism 101, Big Five, Meaning Systems, Perimenopause, Cluster-B, Neurochemistry, Male Biology, Husband Caretaker, Anxious-Avoidant, Sexual Ignorance, Walk-Away Spouses, Sleep Trap, Trauma Bonds, Empathic Ruptures, Trauma Bond Exit, Religious Ruptures, CPTSD & Trauma Bonds, Divorce & NS, Infidelity & NS, Dark Empath, Scrupulosity, Divorce Foundations, Healing Cycle, Creative Resurrection, Covenant Reconstruction, Grief & NS, Inner-Child Debugging, Regulation, References, Book Updates
Boundary — Introduction, Psychology Lineage, Attachment Theory, Polyvagal Theory, Family Systems, IFS, Trauma 101, CPTSD 101, BPD 101, NPD 101, Maladaptive Coping, Faith & NS, Deconstruction, Terms & Definitions, Big Five, Meaning Systems, Cluster-B, Neurochemistry, Husband Caretaker, Anxious-Avoidant, Sexual Ignorance, Walk-Away Spouses, Sleep Trap, Trauma Bonds, Empathic Ruptures, Trauma Bond Exit, Religious Ruptures, CPTSD & Trauma Bonds, Divorce & NS, Infidelity & NS, Dark Empath, Scrupulosity, Divorce Foundations, Creative Resurrection, Covenant Reconstruction, Inner-Child Debugging
C
Cluster B — Introduction, Human Development, Psychology Lineage, Attachment Theory, Polyvagal Theory, Systems Theory, Family Systems, IFS, Trauma 101, CPTSD 101, BPD 101, NPD 101, Cognitive Distortions, Maladaptive Coping, Faith & NS, Deconstruction, Terms & Definitions, Nihilism 101, Big Five, Meaning Systems, Perimenopause, Cluster-B, Neurochemistry, Male Biology, Husband Caretaker, Anxious-Avoidant, Sexual Ignorance, Walk-Away Spouses, Sleep Trap, Trauma Bonds, Empathic Ruptures, Trauma Bond Exit, Religious Ruptures, CPTSD & Trauma Bonds, Divorce & NS, Infidelity & NS, Dark Empath, Scrupulosity, Divorce Foundations, Healing Cycle, Creative Resurrection, Covenant Reconstruction, Grief & NS, Inner-Child Debugging, Regulation, References, Book Updates
Cognitive Dissonance — Cognitive Distortions, Faith & NS, Deconstruction, Terms & Definitions, Cluster-B
Cognitive Distortions — Introduction, Human Development, Psychology Lineage, Attachment Theory, Polyvagal Theory, Systems Theory, Family Systems, IFS, Trauma 101, CPTSD 101, BPD 101, NPD 101, Cognitive Distortions, Maladaptive Coping, Faith & NS, Deconstruction, Terms & Definitions, Nihilism 101, Big Five, Meaning Systems, Perimenopause, Cluster-B, Neurochemistry, Male Biology, Husband Caretaker, Anxious-Avoidant, Sexual Ignorance, Walk-Away Spouses, Sleep Trap, Trauma Bonds, Empathic Ruptures, Trauma Bond Exit, Religious Ruptures, CPTSD & Trauma Bonds, Divorce & NS, Infidelity & NS, Dark Empath, Scrupulosity, Divorce Foundations, Healing Cycle, Creative Resurrection, Covenant Reconstruction, Grief & NS, Inner-Child Debugging, Regulation, References, Book Updates
Control — Human Development, Psychology Lineage, Systems Theory, Family Systems, IFS, Trauma 101, NPD 101, Cognitive Distortions, Maladaptive Coping, Faith & NS, Deconstruction, Terms & Definitions, Nihilism 101, Big Five, Meaning Systems, Cluster-B, Neurochemistry, Male Biology, Anxious-Avoidant, Sexual Ignorance, Walk-Away Spouses, Sleep Trap, Trauma Bonds, Trauma Bond Exit, Religious Ruptures, Divorce & NS, Dark Empath, Scrupulosity, Healing Cycle, Regulation
CPTSD — Introduction, Human Development, Psychology Lineage, Attachment Theory, Polyvagal Theory, Systems Theory, Family Systems, IFS, Trauma 101, CPTSD 101, BPD 101, NPD 101, Cognitive Distortions, Maladaptive Coping, Faith & NS, Deconstruction, Terms & Definitions, Nihilism 101, Big Five, Meaning Systems, Perimenopause, Cluster-B, Neurochemistry, Male Biology, Husband Caretaker, Anxious-Avoidant, Sexual Ignorance, Walk-Away Spouses, Sleep Trap, Trauma Bonds, Empathic Ruptures, Trauma Bond Exit, Religious Ruptures, CPTSD & Trauma Bonds, Divorce & NS, Infidelity & NS, Dark Empath, Scrupulosity, Divorce Foundations, Healing Cycle, Creative Resurrection, Covenant Reconstruction, Grief & NS, Inner-Child Debugging, Regulation, References, Book Updates
D
Differentiation of Self — Systems Theory, Family Systems, BPD 101, Terms & Definitions, Scrupulosity
E
Emotional Flooding — Polyvagal Theory, CPTSD 101, BPD 101, Terms & Definitions, Big Five, Perimenopause, Healing Cycle
Empathic Rupture — Introduction, Human Development, Psychology Lineage, Attachment Theory, Polyvagal Theory, Systems Theory, Family Systems, IFS, Trauma 101, CPTSD 101, BPD 101, NPD 101, Cognitive Distortions, Maladaptive Coping, Faith & NS, Deconstruction, Terms & Definitions, Nihilism 101, Big Five, Meaning Systems, Perimenopause, Cluster-B, Neurochemistry, Male Biology, Husband Caretaker, Anxious-Avoidant, Sexual Ignorance, Walk-Away Spouses, Sleep Trap, Trauma Bonds, Empathic Ruptures, Trauma Bond Exit, Religious Ruptures, CPTSD & Trauma Bonds, Divorce & NS, Infidelity & NS, Dark Empath, Scrupulosity, Divorce Foundations, Healing Cycle, Creative Resurrection, Covenant Reconstruction, Grief & NS, Inner-Child Debugging, Regulation, References, Book Updates
F
Feedback Loop — Systems Theory, Cognitive Distortions, Terms & Definitions, Male Biology, Anxious-Avoidant, Dark Empath, Scrupulosity
Four-Phase Trauma Bond Cycle — Faith & NS, Terms & Definitions, Cluster-B, Neurochemistry, Anxious-Avoidant, Walk-Away Spouses, Empathic Ruptures, Trauma Bond Exit, Divorce & NS, Infidelity & NS, Scrupulosity, Divorce Foundations
G
Gaslighting — NPD 101, Cognitive Distortions, Terms & Definitions, Cluster-B, Sleep Trap, Trauma Bond Exit, Religious Ruptures
Grounding — Human Development, Attachment Theory, Polyvagal Theory, Systems Theory, IFS, Trauma 101, Cognitive Distortions, Maladaptive Coping, Terms & Definitions, Perimenopause, Cluster-B, Neurochemistry, Anxious-Avoidant, Sexual Ignorance, Trauma Bond Exit, CPTSD & Trauma Bonds, Divorce Foundations, Healing Cycle, Inner-Child Debugging, Regulation
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Hypersexual Response — Polyvagal Theory, Maladaptive Coping, Terms & Definitions, Perimenopause, Trauma Bonds
Hypervigilance — Psychology Lineage, Polyvagal Theory, Systems Theory, Family Systems, IFS, Trauma 101, CPTSD 101, Cognitive Distortions, Maladaptive Coping, Faith & NS, Deconstruction, Terms & Definitions, Big Five, Perimenopause, Cluster-B, Male Biology, Anxious-Avoidant, Sexual Ignorance, Walk-Away Spouses, Sleep Trap, Trauma Bonds, Trauma Bond Exit, Religious Ruptures, CPTSD & Trauma Bonds, Divorce & NS, Infidelity & NS, Dark Empath, Scrupulosity, Inner-Child Debugging, Regulation
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Idealization Phase — BPD 101, NPD 101, Cognitive Distortions, Terms & Definitions, Cluster-B, Neurochemistry, Trauma Bonds, Trauma Bond Exit, Infidelity & NS
Intermittent Reinforcement — Maladaptive Coping, Terms & Definitions, Cluster-B, Neurochemistry, Trauma Bonds, Trauma Bond Exit, CPTSD & Trauma Bonds, Dark Empath
Internal Family Systems — Introduction, Human Development, Psychology Lineage, Attachment Theory, Polyvagal Theory, Systems Theory, Family Systems, IFS, Trauma 101, CPTSD 101, BPD 101, NPD 101, Cognitive Distortions, Maladaptive Coping, Faith & NS, Deconstruction, Terms & Definitions, Nihilism 101, Big Five, Meaning Systems, Perimenopause, Cluster-B, Neurochemistry, Male Biology, Husband Caretaker, Anxious-Avoidant, Sexual Ignorance, Walk-Away Spouses, Sleep Trap, Trauma Bonds, Empathic Ruptures, Trauma Bond Exit, Religious Ruptures, CPTSD & Trauma Bonds, Divorce & NS, Infidelity & NS, Dark Empath, Scrupulosity, Divorce Foundations, Healing Cycle, Creative Resurrection, Covenant Reconstruction, Grief & NS, Inner-Child Debugging, Regulation, References, Book Updates
L
Limerence — Introduction, Human Development, Psychology Lineage, Attachment Theory, Polyvagal Theory, Systems Theory, Family Systems, IFS, Trauma 101, CPTSD 101, BPD 101, NPD 101, Cognitive Distortions, Maladaptive Coping, Faith & NS, Deconstruction, Terms & Definitions, Nihilism 101, Big Five, Meaning Systems, Perimenopause, Cluster-B, Neurochemistry, Male Biology, Husband Caretaker, Anxious-Avoidant, Sexual Ignorance, Walk-Away Spouses, Sleep Trap, Trauma Bonds, Empathic Ruptures, Trauma Bond Exit, Religious Ruptures, CPTSD & Trauma Bonds, Divorce & NS, Infidelity & NS, Dark Empath, Scrupulosity, Divorce Foundations, Healing Cycle, Creative Resurrection, Covenant Reconstruction, Grief & NS, Inner-Child Debugging, Regulation, References, Book Updates
M
N
Nervous System — Introduction, Human Development, Psychology Lineage, Attachment Theory, Polyvagal Theory, Systems Theory, Family Systems, IFS, Trauma 101, CPTSD 101, BPD 101, NPD 101, Cognitive Distortions, Maladaptive Coping, Faith & NS, Deconstruction, Terms & Definitions, Nihilism 101, Big Five, Meaning Systems, Perimenopause, Cluster-B, Neurochemistry, Male Biology, Husband Caretaker, Anxious-Avoidant, Sexual Ignorance, Walk-Away Spouses, Sleep Trap, Trauma Bonds, Empathic Ruptures, Trauma Bond Exit, Religious Ruptures, CPTSD & Trauma Bonds, Divorce & NS, Infidelity & NS, Dark Empath, Scrupulosity, Divorce Foundations, Healing Cycle, Creative Resurrection, Covenant Reconstruction, Grief & NS, Inner-Child Debugging, Regulation, References, Book Updates
P
Patterns, Not Personal — Family Systems, CPTSD 101, Terms & Definitions, Trauma Bonds, Trauma Bond Exit
Perimenopause — Introduction, Human Development, Psychology Lineage, Attachment Theory, Polyvagal Theory, Systems Theory, Family Systems, IFS, Trauma 101, CPTSD 101, BPD 101, NPD 101, Cognitive Distortions, Maladaptive Coping, Faith & NS, Deconstruction, Terms & Definitions, Nihilism 101, Big Five, Meaning Systems, Perimenopause, Cluster-B, Neurochemistry, Male Biology, Husband Caretaker, Anxious-Avoidant, Sexual Ignorance, Walk-Away Spouses, Sleep Trap, Trauma Bonds, Empathic Ruptures, Trauma Bond Exit, Religious Ruptures, CPTSD & Trauma Bonds, Divorce & NS, Infidelity & NS, Dark Empath, Scrupulosity, Divorce Foundations, Healing Cycle, Creative Resurrection, Covenant Reconstruction, Grief & NS, Inner-Child Debugging, Regulation, References, Book Updates
Polyvagal Theory — Introduction, Human Development, Psychology Lineage, Attachment Theory, Polyvagal Theory, Systems Theory, Family Systems, IFS, Trauma 101, CPTSD 101, BPD 101, NPD 101, Cognitive Distortions, Maladaptive Coping, Faith & NS, Deconstruction, Terms & Definitions, Nihilism 101, Big Five, Meaning Systems, Perimenopause, Cluster-B, Neurochemistry, Male Biology, Husband Caretaker, Anxious-Avoidant, Sexual Ignorance, Walk-Away Spouses, Sleep Trap, Trauma Bonds, Empathic Ruptures, Trauma Bond Exit, Religious Ruptures, CPTSD & Trauma Bonds, Divorce & NS, Infidelity & NS, Dark Empath, Scrupulosity, Divorce Foundations, Healing Cycle, Creative Resurrection, Covenant Reconstruction, Grief & NS, Inner-Child Debugging, Regulation, References, Book Updates
R
S
Scrupulosity — Introduction, Human Development, Psychology Lineage, Attachment Theory, Polyvagal Theory, Systems Theory, Family Systems, IFS, Trauma 101, CPTSD 101, BPD 101, NPD 101, Cognitive Distortions, Maladaptive Coping, Faith & NS, Deconstruction, Terms & Definitions, Nihilism 101, Big Five, Meaning Systems, Perimenopause, Cluster-B, Neurochemistry, Male Biology, Husband Caretaker, Anxious-Avoidant, Sexual Ignorance, Walk-Away Spouses, Sleep Trap, Trauma Bonds, Empathic Ruptures, Trauma Bond Exit, Religious Ruptures, CPTSD & Trauma Bonds, Divorce & NS, Infidelity & NS, Dark Empath, Scrupulosity, Divorce Foundations, Healing Cycle, Creative Resurrection, Covenant Reconstruction, Grief & NS, Inner-Child Debugging, Regulation, References, Book Updates
Silent Treatment — Attachment Theory, Terms & Definitions, Male Biology, Anxious-Avoidant, Walk-Away Spouses, Trauma Bond Exit, Divorce Foundations, Covenant Reconstruction
Sleep Trap — Introduction, Human Development, Psychology Lineage, Attachment Theory, Polyvagal Theory, Systems Theory, Family Systems, IFS, Trauma 101, CPTSD 101, BPD 101, NPD 101, Cognitive Distortions, Maladaptive Coping, Faith & NS, Deconstruction, Terms & Definitions, Nihilism 101, Big Five, Meaning Systems, Perimenopause, Cluster-B, Neurochemistry, Male Biology, Husband Caretaker, Anxious-Avoidant, Sexual Ignorance, Walk-Away Spouses, Sleep Trap, Trauma Bonds, Empathic Ruptures, Trauma Bond Exit, Religious Ruptures, CPTSD & Trauma Bonds, Divorce & NS, Infidelity & NS, Dark Empath, Scrupulosity, Divorce Foundations, Healing Cycle, Creative Resurrection, Covenant Reconstruction, Grief & NS, Inner-Child Debugging, Regulation, References, Book Updates
Spiritual Bypassing — Psychology Lineage, Faith & NS, Deconstruction, Terms & Definitions, Empathic Ruptures, Religious Ruptures, Divorce & NS, Infidelity & NS, Grief & NS
Storm Pattern — Cognitive Distortions, Terms & Definitions, Cluster-B, Anxious-Avoidant, Trauma Bond Exit
Systems Theory — Introduction, Human Development, Psychology Lineage, Attachment Theory, Polyvagal Theory, Systems Theory, Family Systems, IFS, Trauma 101, CPTSD 101, BPD 101, NPD 101, Cognitive Distortions, Maladaptive Coping, Faith & NS, Deconstruction, Terms & Definitions, Nihilism 101, Big Five, Meaning Systems, Perimenopause, Cluster-B, Neurochemistry, Male Biology, Husband Caretaker, Anxious-Avoidant, Sexual Ignorance, Walk-Away Spouses, Sleep Trap, Trauma Bonds, Empathic Ruptures, Trauma Bond Exit, Religious Ruptures, CPTSD & Trauma Bonds, Divorce & NS, Infidelity & NS, Dark Empath, Scrupulosity, Divorce Foundations, Healing Cycle, Creative Resurrection, Covenant Reconstruction, Grief & NS, Inner-Child Debugging, Regulation, References, Book Updates
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Trauma Bond — Introduction, Human Development, Psychology Lineage, Attachment Theory, Polyvagal Theory, Systems Theory, Family Systems, IFS, Trauma 101, CPTSD 101, BPD 101, NPD 101, Cognitive Distortions, Maladaptive Coping, Faith & NS, Deconstruction, Terms & Definitions, Nihilism 101, Big Five, Meaning Systems, Perimenopause, Cluster-B, Neurochemistry, Male Biology, Husband Caretaker, Anxious-Avoidant, Sexual Ignorance, Walk-Away Spouses, Sleep Trap, Trauma Bonds, Empathic Ruptures, Trauma Bond Exit, Religious Ruptures, CPTSD & Trauma Bonds, Divorce & NS, Infidelity & NS, Dark Empath, Scrupulosity, Divorce Foundations, Healing Cycle, Creative Resurrection, Covenant Reconstruction, Grief & NS, Inner-Child Debugging, Regulation, References, Book Updates
Triangulation — Family Systems, Terms & Definitions, Cluster-B, Trauma Bond Exit, Infidelity & NS, Dark Empath, Scrupulosity, Covenant Reconstruction
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W
Walk Away — Introduction, Human Development, Psychology Lineage, Attachment Theory, Polyvagal Theory, Systems Theory, Family Systems, IFS, Trauma 101, CPTSD 101, BPD 101, NPD 101, Cognitive Distortions, Maladaptive Coping, Faith & NS, Deconstruction, Terms & Definitions, Nihilism 101, Big Five, Meaning Systems, Perimenopause, Cluster-B, Neurochemistry, Male Biology, Husband Caretaker, Anxious-Avoidant, Sexual Ignorance, Walk-Away Spouses, Sleep Trap, Trauma Bonds, Empathic Ruptures, Trauma Bond Exit, Religious Ruptures, CPTSD & Trauma Bonds, Divorce & NS, Infidelity & NS, Dark Empath, Scrupulosity, Divorce Foundations, Healing Cycle, Creative Resurrection, Covenant Reconstruction, Grief & NS, Inner-Child Debugging, Regulation, References, Book Updates