The narcissistic child has omnipotent, controlling and tyrannical fantasies of controlling his mother (object), which are part of normal development but need to be...

The infant of Mahler's differentiation subphase of separation-individuation, approx 4-9 months, is observably developed out of total bodily dependence, within a vaguely experienced...

There is a tremendous loss of reality in perversion, an infantile solution for the wounded narc, employing disregard for their feeling of smallness and...

Ego identity refers to a consistent sense of self and a shared set of essential character traits that others recognise. The concept of identity...

The ego ideal leads to primary narcissism, where the child is unable to give up the satisfaction and security once experienced. He is not...

Belief rests as a possibility, not a certainty, yet it produces an emotional state that goes with certainty, as one can't rid oneself of...

An essential aspect of narcissism is being seen as the centre of attention. Self-consciousness can become acute and anxious when a child loses the...

Identity is an all-encompassing sense of self, not fixed, handed down and developed unconsciously. Something shaped and determined, reflected in passion and behaviour, and...

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...

People suffering from borderline states have experienced profound early relational trauma with primary caretakers /parents. They are continuously at odds with a sense of...

The pain, despair and self-destructiveness are as loud a statement as possible to make and acknowledge the soul is under attack and in exile....

The task of the self comes from the depth of the unconscious need to renounce any identification with the collective role and come to...

Some parents have a vice-like grasp and hold of their children and force them into a pre-moulded image to fulfil their narcissist demands and...

In this episode, Susan Guner and Kevin Martin explore the social perceptions of co-dependency and the need to rescue others from their suffering. We...

A codependent relationship usually starts with an exciting, thrilling love bombing phase, where one partner (rescuer) feels idealised and loved, finally finding their soul...

Through adverse parental and environmental influences, a child may not be permitted to grow according to their instinctual needs and potential. A parent wrapped...

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,...

Mind The Gap The concept of “mind the gap “Is one underlying the transitional space between the client and therapist that is both conscious and...

Narcissism has become such a persuasive psychotic trait that society is now deemed "Normal " or "Revered" as the general population seems incapable of...

They are collectively known as the 3 P`s in transactional analysis to set the stage for a practical therapeutic framework. If the therapeutic relationship...