Selfobject dynamics are present in every therapeutic relationship, whether explicitly recognised or not. From a self psychological perspective, clients do not merely relate to the therapist; they experience the therapist as performing essential psychological...
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Recognising Selfobject Dynamics in the Consulting Room
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As awareness of climate change deepens, I am increasingly encountering clients whose distress is explicitly linked to environmental collapse, political inaction, and fears about the future. Eco-anxiety and climate grief pose particular challenges for clinical...
The Pros and Cons of Using Touch in Psychotherapy
Touch is one of the most primal forms of communication, and its potential role in psychotherapy is both powerful and controversial. While some clinicians find therapeutic touch helpful for building rapport and promoting healing (e.g. Yalom), others warn against its...
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