Tag: mental-health
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Sleeping with the Enemy
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…
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The Impact of Violence on Attachment and Psychological Well-being
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…
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Attachment in Adult Relationships
Just like in childhood stressful situations in adult relationships trigger the need for an attachment figure—someone who provides comfort and security. Separation from a loved one causes distress and anxiety. Close and trusting relationships serve as a protective buffer against stress at any age. Although attachment models formed in early childhood tend to remain stable, they are not irreversible. Studies show that in the first…
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Dependence & Codependence
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…
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Procrastination from Jungian perspective
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…
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The Negative Animus – the inner Critical Voice
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…
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