What Is the Overlap Between Curiosity and Attraction? Introduction Curiosity and attraction are often seen as distinct emotional or psychological experiences. Curiosity is the drive to seek new information or experiences, while attraction refers to a pull towards...
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What Is the Overlap Between Curiosity and Attraction?
The Interplay of Compassionate Curiosity and Erotic Transference in Psychotherapy
The Interplay of Compassionate Curiosity and Erotic Transference in Psychotherapy Introduction 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...
How Online Booking and In-Person Meetings Support Neurodivergent Clients
How Online Booking and In-Person Meetings Can Support Neurodivergent Clients Neurodivergent individuals, including those with autism, ADHD, and other cognitive variations, often face unique challenges when navigating traditional methods of interaction. In...
Winnicott and the Influence of Monkey Experiments on His Theories
Winnicott and the Influence of Monkey Experiments on His Theories Donald Winnicott, a pioneering British paediatrician and psychoanalyst, is best known for his groundbreaking theories on child development and the mother-infant relationship. His concepts of the...
Freud’s Psychoanalytic Theory: Elements That Endure
Freud’s Psychoanalytic Theory: Elements That Endure I was recently pondering which parts of Sigmund Freud’s psychoanalytic theory are still relevant. While many of his ideas have faced criticism and revision over the decades, certain aspects of his work have stood the...
Melanie Klein’s Best Possible Outcome for a Child: Emotional Integration and Maturity
Melanie Klein’s Best Possible Outcome for a Child: Emotional Integration and Maturity Melanie Klein, a pioneer of psychoanalytic theory, revolutionised the understanding of childhood development through her focus on the inner emotional world of infants and their...
The Long-Term Effects of Ignoring a Child’s Wants, Needs, Feelings, and Desires
The Long-Term Effects of Ignoring a Child’s Wants, Needs, Feelings, and Desires Introduction Childhood is a critical period where emotional needs, feelings, and desires are nurtured to build a healthy sense of self. When a child’s emotional world is neglected—whether...
Using the Pomodoro Technique to Alleviate Pain
The Pomodoro Technique as a Tool for Alleviating Pain Chronic pain or even temporary discomfort can feel overwhelming, making it difficult to focus, manage daily tasks, or even enjoy moments of rest. While medication and therapies play a significant role in pain...
Taking Down the Decorations: When Christmas Reveals Relationship Truths
Taking Down the Decorations: When Christmas Ends and Tensions Remain The Christmas season has a way of bringing people together, often in ways that test the limits of our patience. Families crowd under one roof, old habits resurface, and unspoken tensions can bubble...
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