Tag: parenting
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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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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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The Role of Attachment in Motherhood and Parenting
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…
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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…
Psychotherapy 