Tag: psychology
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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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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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Sources of joy
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…
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Memories, dreams, reflections
Among the so-called neurotics, there are many people who, had they been born earlier, would not have been neurotic that is, they would not feel an inner division. If they had lived in a time when humans were connected to nature and to the world of their ancestors through myths, when nature was a source…
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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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Reflecting on Love Through Jungian Psychology: Inspired by Carmen
While watching Carmen, I found myself asking: What is love? Anyone who has ever experienced it knows that love is a complex, overwhelming, and profound emotion—one that has been explored and described throughout the centuries. In Carmen’s case, love brings destructive consequences to those who experience it, and I am not just referring to the complications of relationships. 🙂 Jungian psychology offers a unique lens through…
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Narcissism is not always grandiose
Reflections After a Conversation with a Client Narcissism is not always grandiose, as one might think. It can also manifest in learned helplessness, where a person readily shifts their responsibilities onto someone else—even in small matters, such as making a restaurant reservation, paying bills, cleaning the house, or cooking meals. At some point, a person may begin…
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