Psychotherapy

Jungian analyst & couples therapist

Category: Depth psychology

  • The Inferiority Complex and Its Deep-Rooted Impact

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    One of the most significant psychological burdens that arises from the mother and father complex is the inferiority complex. It is often closely tied to the authority complex, though it can also exist independently. From the moment we are born, we are shaped by the gaze of our mother, our father, and our siblings.As we grow, we see ourselves through their eyes.…

  • The Negative Father Complex and Its Lasting Effects

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    The negative father complex  develops when a child’s personal boundaries are violated, broken, or destroyed. 🔴 Boundaries can be physically violated through: 🔴 Boundaries can be emotionally violated through: 💬 Common phrases that shape the negative father complex: 💡 Even if a father is physically absent—due to death, divorce, or abandonment—his absence alone can create a father wound, which leads to psycho-emotional consequences: ⚫ Deep-rooted sadness, often numbed with…

  • The Negative Mother Complex and Its Lasting Effects

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    The negative mother complex  is most often passed down from mother to child when the mother herself has experienced the same psychological patterns. 💡 What does the negative mother complex mean?It refers to a dynamic where interactions with the mother leave the child feeling bad, weak, or vulnerable rather than supported and strengthened. ❗ If interactions with one’s mother consistently evoke emotions like: Or if such…

  • Wild Nature and the Primal Woman – Both Are Endangered

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    Subscriber Content Throughout history, women’s instinctual nature has been hunted, suppressed, and silenced.It is no coincidence that as our understanding of our primal nature fades, so does the wild nature of our planet. 🔹 Discovering the Primal WomanStudying wolves was the first time I truly grasped the essence of the Primal Woman archetype.Strong women and healthy wolves share the same psychological…

  • Sleeping with the Enemy

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    From time to time, in my work with clients, I come across the same recurring issue in relationships—a partner who is too jealous, too controlling, too critical. This time, I will examine this problem from the perspective of women when the partner is a man. However, men who experience similar issues (which is entirely possible) can reverse the roles, considering…

  • The Psyche from a Jungian Perspective

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    From a Jungian perspective, the psyche, like any other self-organizing system, is a collection of various interactive processes, both conscious and unconscious. In this system, the Ego is the center of the conscious personality, while the Self is the center of the entire psyche. We do not perceive the Self as something concrete—such as a material structure, a recognizable…

  • Dependent personality – different classifications, etc. summary

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    Signs:– Difficulty making decisions without confirmation or advice from other people;– Other people are needed to take responsibility for a large part of his life;– Difficulty expressing one’s opinion, which will conflict with the opinion of others, because one feels the fear of losing support or approval;– Difficulty starting a project or doing the things…

  • Procrastination from Jungian perspective

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    Procrastination: A Jungian Perspective on the Inner Conflict Procrastination is often seen as a problem of discipline or poor time management, but from a Jungian perspective, it is more than just avoidance—it is a sign of an inner psychological conflict. Procrastination occurs when different parts of the psyche—the conscious ego and the unconscious forces—are at odds with each other. The…

  • The Negative Animus – the inner Critical Voice

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    The constellation of the negative animus manifests in various ways, affecting both men and women alike. However, in men, its destructive force can be even more pronounced, as evidenced by disproportionately high rates of male suicide. In the United States, for instance, males accounted for nearly 80% of all suicides in 2022, with a rate…

  • False Archetypal Myths: Stories That Keep Us Trapped

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    False archetypal myths are narratives that keep individuals stuck in limitation, fear, and self-denial. These myths are often inherited from family expectations, cultural programming, or traumatic experiences. Some of the most common false myths people unknowingly live: 1. The Martyr Myth (self-sacrifice without purpose) 2. The Hero Who Must Prove Their Worth 3. The Fairytale…