Tag: therapy
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How can we stop leaving our hearts behind closed doors?
Reflections after therapy sessions with younger clients. A Jungian perspective on the impact of emotions expressed on social media and communication networks on the activation of complexes and trauma in the human psyche. A topic has emerged about microtraumas caused by group interactions, which are increasingly being discussed in therapy. One of these is the…
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A woman who has survived psycho-emotional trauma
There are women who appear calm and smiling on the outside, yet inside carry childhood pain – pain from a heart that has been broken too many times.They care for others, they are strong and helpful, but in their childhood or in their relationships, they were not heard, and their boundaries were not protected. Sadly,…
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How Childhood Trauma Affects Romantic Relationships
Gottman’s theory, which I consider a cornerstone of relationship psychology, sheds light on the profound impact of childhood trauma on adult romantic relationships. When partners experience difficulties in their relationship, it often means that childhood wounds and unresolved psychological complexes have been triggered. Recognizing and addressing the influence of past trauma on both individual well-being and relationships is crucial. 💡 Individuals with unresolved emotional trauma tend…
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The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse in Relationships: How They Destroy Love
I wanted to explore the key factors that destroy relationships.John Gottman, one of the most influential researchers in relationship psychology, identified these destructive patterns and called them “The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse”. In the world of relationships, these metaphorical “Four Horsemen” act as harbingers of relationship demise. If left unaddressed, these patterns can erode even the strongest foundations of…
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The Victim Complex: The Shadow of Inferiority
Sometimes, the inferiority complex comes with a companion—the victim complex. But what’s the difference between them? 📌 The inferiority complex is centered around self-perceived inadequacy—📌 The victim complex is shaped by a history of unfair suffering and injustice. To develop a victim complex, a person’s childhood must have included: This deepens the feeling of helplessness, creating a pervasive sense of injustice that follows them into adulthood. 🔹 A…
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Retraumatization
It is an adaptive response developed to cope with a past traumatic experience. If we were to observe from the outside, it might seem as though the person is exaggerating—exaggerating their fear of the dark, fear of their boss, fear of their partner, etc., in situations where, on the surface, nothing significant appears to be…
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