Category: self-care
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“You Have Two Days to Buy Your Own Charger!” Emotional violence in couple relationship.
Emotional Abuse: “I felt helpless. I tried talking to my husband about how he also needs to take care of our child. I got angry when he refused, saying he needs to plan his time in advance and be notified exactly when and for how long he will have to watch our child. He comes…
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The Impact of Pornography on Relationships: What Research Says
Recently, this topic has been coming up more frequently in therapy sessions, particularly when couples share their relationship struggles. I decided to explore what researchers and studies say about this subject. After all, at first glance, what harm could watching pornography really cause? So many people do it. That’s why today’s topic is pornography consumption and its impact on relationships. The Digital…
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Romantic Comedies & Their Psychological Impact on Relationships
Today feels a bit more romantic than usual —flowers, dinner, sweets, and romantic comedies. Romantic comedies have long been a staple of popular culture, captivating audiences with charming and heartfelt stories of love, laughter, and happily-ever-afters. These films provide pleasant entertainment and offer a temporary escape from routine and daily life. However, they can also shape our perceptions of relationships, influencing our mental…
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The Impact of Sibling Violence on Adult Life: A Systemic Family Therapy Perspective
Continuing the complex discussion on violence in childhood, there is one aspect that often goes unnoticed, despite its frequent appearance in therapy—the impact of childhood sibling violence on adult life. Many people have never consciously reflected on it, yet it significantly shapes their psychological well-being. Sibling Violence: The Overlooked Childhood Trauma One of the most significant but frequently ignored…
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How to Make Bedtime Easier for Young Children?
Continuing the discussion on sleep, I often hear from parents about the challenges of putting young children to bed. That’s why I decided to share some insights, hoping they will be useful. Bedtime can be a challenging time for both parents and young children, but a calm and consistent routine can make the process much smoother. In psychotherapy sessions with parents, we discuss strategies for creating…
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Strategies for Better Sleep: Overcoming Insomnia
Insomnia is a common issue that brings many people to psychotherapy. That’s why I wanted to explore some effective strategies that may help improve sleep. Understanding the Causes of Insomnia Insomnia can be a difficult psycho-emotional state, disrupting both mental and physical well-being. 📌 Addressing sleep problems requires a holistic approach, combining:✔ Therapeutic techniques✔ Lifestyle & habit changes✔ In some cases, adjustments to life circumstances One…
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Breaking Free from Toxic Relationships
As the holiday season approaches, it’s a good time to reassess old burdens, especially those that cause headaches and sleepless nights—such as toxic relationships. Toxic relationships are marked by a distorted perception of reality and a loss of inner integrity during or after interactions with a specific person. Everything you say is perceived in a warped manner, as…
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Life Hasn’t Stopped: A Moment for Reflection and Self-Care
Subscriber Content We have all arrived at a point where we are forced to face ourselves and our real—not idealized—relationships. Many people are currently dealing with frustration due to the inability to realize everything they had hoped for. I understand the anxiety—I, too, was worried and stressed when I realized that my entire life and…
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Shadow
While it is dark and damp outside, shadows have filled every empty corner, peering out from the eaves at night, frightening those who cross their path. The shadow consists of everything that has not yet reached conscious awareness—on an individual, cultural, and collective level. It can be compared to an uncharted area on a map, where territories remain blank due to a…
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On Separation from Parents
Separation is a compromise between how a person wants to live their life and what their surrounding social environment expects from them—including parents, teachers, friends, acquaintances, and society as a whole. One of the most visible phases of separation occurs during adolescence when a young person begins to break away from parental influence.This process alters the structure of the Ego complex, which is directly linked to…
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