Jung developed his theory of autonomous complexes in 1908, through word association experiments at the Burghölzli psychiatric clinic in Zurich. By measuring subjects’ reaction times to stimulus words and noting hesitations, slips, and emotional reactions, Jung discovered patterns suggesting emotionally-charged “hot spots” in the unconscious.
There is the suggestion that the phenomena of Imaginary Friends, seen in many children around the globe, very often fitting into that child’s acceptable world-view, but often found concerning, by their parents, could be externalised projections from their own mind. Some kind of imaginative overlay, but with the ability to offer additional insight to the child, by adding a second, or third view to any situation.
Perfectionism is often seen as a trait that leads people to success. It’s frequently associated with a high standard of performance and an intense work ethic. However, it also comes with its set of challenges that can impede an individual’s well-being and growth.
In this article, we will review the origins and development of the various parts-working models in psychology.
This article describes in-full the thesis of The wholeness theory of self-esteem, which proposes that humans are multiplicities and our self-esteem is undermined by personality dissociations.
In this article, we will introduce the main concepts and principles of IFS, explain how it differs from other forms of psychotherapy, and provide some examples of how it can be applied in clinical practice.