In psychotherapy, the therapeutic relationship is a space of profound emotional exploration. One of the more complex dynamics in this relationship is erotic transference—the projection of romantic or sexual feelings onto the therapist. Addressing this phenomenon with...
John Dray
The Interplay of Compassionate Curiosity and Erotic Transference in Psychotherapy
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Does Current Culture Around ADHD and ASD Encourage Unmasking or Exacerbate Features?
In recent years, there has been a growing awareness of neurodiversity, including conditions like Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Social media platforms, online communities, and popular media have brought these...
Using the Pomodoro Technique to Alleviate Pain
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