DNA

Self-Concept and the DNA-Self

Rogers’ View of the Self-Concept: Carl Rogers described self-concept as the organised set of perceptions and beliefs a person holds about themselves. He believed that the “real self” (the authentic, innate self) often diverges from the “ideal self” (the self shaped by external expectations), and the gap between the two can lead to psychological distress.

Silence is compliance - A protester with a message standing on a window ledge in Whitehall.

Incongruent coping

Incongruent coping; compliance, emotional disengagement, and passive “freezing”, is a trauma-driven survival strategy. Although safer in the short-term, it limits growth and contributes to distress unless recognized and transformed into more adaptive, congruent coping and incongruent coping styles.

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Coping skills

Coping skills are the thoughts and behaviours that people use to deal with stressful or challenging situations. They can help reduce psychological distress, enhance well-being, and improve performance. Coping skills can be classified into different types, depending on how they address the source or the impact of the stressor.

Self-Transcendence