Tag: family
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When a Mother’s Love Recedes After the Birth of a Younger Sibling
In today’s sessions, I realized there’s an aspect of the Mother archetype that I haven’t written about enough. The Death Mother archetype and the emotional exile of the eldest child is a theme I encounter quite often in my practice. When a new baby enters the family, the eldest child often feels emotionally rejected. The…
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A deeper look at the topic of divorce in therapy and the key questions that should be addressed
This Article Can Be Helpful for Both Clients and Colleagues A deeper look at the topic of divorce in therapy and the key questions that should be addressed. 1. Emotional Well-being Discuss with the client their emotional state and how they are coping with the divorce process. Encourage open dialogue about their feelings, struggles, and emotional needs. 2. Support System Explore…
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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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Mirror, Mirror on the Wall…The Archetype of the Terrible Mother and Its Manifestations
Subscriber Content (This article can certainly apply to fathers or any other significant figures, such as both parents or grandparents. However, for the sake of this discussion, I will use the image of the mother, as in the original versions of the Grimm Brothers’ fairy tales, it was the mother—not the stepmother—who played the role of…
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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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The Scapegoat Complex
The scapegoat complex is one of the most controversial and emotionally charged psychological complexes.I find it important to mention, despite its deeply unpleasant emotional baggage. Why?Because it is incredibly common— 🔹 In families🔹 In kindergartens🔹 In classrooms🔹 In schools🔹 In universities🔹 In workplaces Wherever you turn, you are likely to find a scapegoat somewhere nearby. The Four Pillars of the Scapegoat Complex The scapegoat complex is…
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The Negative Mother Complex and Its Lasting Effects
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…
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A Mother’s and Father’s Eyes
A theme that is deeply relevant in work with parents. Yes, it truly matters what a child sees when they look into their mother’s and father’s eyes. In essence, it shapes their entire internal and external reality, their future life—determining the strength, weakness, or inflation of their Ego. It defines a person’s fate, even influencing…
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