Active Imagination
The Coping Paradox: A Theory of Masked Coping and Cognitive Overload
In the Coping Paradox, the paradox lies in the fact that coping is both necessary for resilience and, when unmanaged, a source of vulnerability.
Attachment
Nature
In this article, we will provide an introduction to these two concepts and discuss how they relate to each other and to human well-being.
Aspirational qualities
Authenticity
In this article, we will explore the concept of authenticity as an aspirational quality for self-transcendence
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Binary Therapies – Finding the Rainbow in the Black and the white
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a recently introduced therapy which has shown very good results, but has had a number of criticisms based on our lack of understanding as to exactly how it works.
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Social Control: Manipulation of Public Opinion
Manipulating public opinion involves using various techniques to shape how people think about issues, often through misinformation or emotional appeals.
Introspection
Solipsism
Solipsism is a fascinating philosophical concept with a rich history, several notable proponents, and a solid get out of jail card in any argument.
Attachment
Personal Growth
Personal growth, according to Carl Rogers, is a fundamental aspect of human development and is closely tied to his Person-Centred Approach.
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Organismic Processes and the Organismic Self
Carl Rogers, in his person-centred approach to therapy, emphasized the inherent potential for growth within each individual. He believed that individuals possess a natural drive towards self-actualization (Rogers, 1961), a process of becoming the best version of oneself. This drive is rooted in what he called Organismic Processes – the innate, biological tendencies that guide our development and well-being.
Carl Rogers
The Fully Functioning Person
Carl Rogers, a pioneer in humanistic psychology, envisioned an ideal state of being he called the fully functioning person.