Psychotherapy

Jungian analyst & couples therapist

Category: self-care

  • Wild Nature and the Primal Woman – Both Are Endangered

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    Iveta Upeniece
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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…

  • The Impact of Violence on Attachment and Psychological Well-being

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    Violence —whether verbal or physical expressions of anger and rejection—can have severe psychological and psychosomatic consequences. Children who experience domestic violence are often described as depressed, passive, and struggling to adapt to new environments. They tend to be angry, restless, and aggressive. These children do not know how to play, rarely experience joy, or may not express happiness at all. Their emotional expressions are…

  • Dependence & Codependence

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    Human differentiation or individuation appears as two processes that take place in human relations with each other. These processes continuously work in parallel both internally and externally. Internally, differentiation is a person’s ability to see another person as a separate and autonomous individuality, and the ability to separate thoughts from emotions.Deeply personal, differentiation refers to…

  • 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…

  • How Support the Ego of a Child

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  • The Role of Attachment in Motherhood and Parenting

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    A pregnant woman or a mother caring for young children often feels a strong need for support and care for herself. In such circumstances, the activation of attachment behaviors appears to be a universal phenomenon and should be seen as normal (John Bowlby). A father’s support is extremely important during this time. A child’s attachment…

  • Attachment Theory and Its Impact on Human Relationships

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    According to attachment theory, the tendency to form close emotional bonds with specific individuals is a fundamental component of human nature. This innate drive is present from birth and continues to develop throughout a person’s life, even into old age. A child’s development is strongly influenced by their upbringing, particularly the relationship with the mother.…

  • Sources of joy

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    Everyone finds their own sources of joy through positive and emotionally warm experiences, achieved goals, completed tasks, physical activities, and moments filled with happiness spent with friends, family, children, and in nature. When negative experiences have been processed, transformed into meaning, personal growth, and symbols, nothing stands in the way of enjoying and appreciating life…

  • Think Positive Thoughts!

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    There are certain phrases that should not be said to someone going through a crisis whether due to a serious loss or a severe illness. Far more important than offering advice is simply listening and being present. Silent support can be much more helpful than well-intentioned suggestions. As social beings, it is natural for us…