Happiness Archives - Self-Transcendence

Puppy-dog Syndrome and the Consequences of Avoidant Parents

This article looks into the basic family relationship, as driven by our genetic need for connection, support, nurturing and protection. We then propose a typical dysfunctional scenario, based on parents that are avoidant of that connection. It proposes that this scenario will result in children that will include a scapegoat, who may well develop C-PTSD based Stockholm Syndrome, before they are old enough to verbalise their long-term abuse. It also introduces a new term – Puppy-dog Syndrome, to describe one of the observable behaviours of children that have had this childhood.

By Barra, 1 week21 November 2025 ago

Anxiety

SwitchStep Music Therapy

SwitchStep Music Therapy is a creative, accessible, and evidence-informed approach that helps children and adults connect with their authentic selves, build resilience, and develop self-regulation through intentional movement and rhythm.

By Barra, 3 weeks9 November 2025 ago

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Brainwashing

Critical Thinking

Critical thinking is an essential concept that refers to the self-guided, self-disciplined thinking that aims to reason at the highest level of quality in a fair-minded way. In this article we will look at the origins and influencers of the critical approach, and maps out the important foundations to this life changing system of thinking.

By Barra, 7 months ago

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Cognitive Bias

Peak Growth

This article describes a state of peak growth, or learning, which can be attained as part of an individual’s self-transcendent journey.

By Barra, 7 months4 May 2025 ago

Artificial Intelligence

The Frankfurt School

The Frankfurt School refers to a group of scholars associated with the Institute for Social Research in Frankfurt, Germany, founded in 1923.

By Barra, 9 months10 March 2025 ago

Cause and Effect: The Self-Policing Law for Mindset Stacks

analytical psychology

Hawkwind – Question the meaning of your sentence!

Calvert was proposing we should understand that this might be a “Prison” planet.

By Barra, 9 months7 March 2025 ago

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Attachment Theory

Social Control: The Self-police Parade

The concept of the Self-Police Parade, as referenced by Robert Calvert, the lyricist and vocalist of the band Hawkwind, is a thought-provoking metaphor that reflects on societal control and the resultant self-regulation of the individual.

By Barra, 9 months2 March 2025 ago

Activism

Fritz Lang’s Metropolis – A prophecy delivered?

Fritz Lang’s Metropolis is a ground-breaking film that delves into several profound themes and messages he chose to comment on, in 1927. As well as being a cinematic masterpiece of it’s day, the film offered commentary on potential societal conditions, based on the evidence that he perceived was available and he felt pertinent at the time.

By Barra, 9 months ago