Fantasy Bond
The bond replaces emotional suffering, pain, abandonment and anxiety with a destructive self-limiting role and experience. Keeps one insulated, mechanical and detached from authentic...
Narcissism to Individuation
The task of the self comes from the depth of the unconscious need to renounce any identification with the collective role and come to...
10 signs of a codependent relationship
A codependent relationship usually starts with an exciting, thrilling love bombing phase, where one partner (rescuer) feels idealised and loved, finally finding their soul...
Neurosis and Human Growth
Through adverse parental and environmental influences, a child may not be permitted to grow according to their instinctual needs and potential. A parent wrapped...
15 Narcissistic Traits
Healthy narcissism is an essential aspect of mature self-esteem, where one can express authentic feelings, be assertive and impact others without incurring loss, punishment,...
Ego Death and Stages of Ego Death
What is the Ego?
The ego is the image we hold of ourselves, our core beliefs, relational patterns and perceptions which allow us to...
The Central Ego
We are all object-related by our own nature, the self in relation to the other and the relationship between. The structure for achieving self-expression...
Existential Psychology
Life, Death and Anxiety
The fear of death haunts us and rumbles continually under the surface. A dark, unsettling presence at the rim of...
Narcissistic and Borderline Disorders
The narcissist has three levels of functioning.
Effective surface adaptation with success due to underlying talent or skill.Comes to therapy for neurotic symptoms, sexual difficulties...
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Analysis
Loyalty Bonds
In Transactional Analysis (TA), loyalty bonds (often referred to as Invisible Loyalties or Scripted Loyalties) are the powerful, often unconscious attachments we maintain to...
