Author Archives: corinne

Loneliness, Alienation and Isolation

Posted on December 20, 2011 by corinne

We all have a need to belong to something, a family, a group or something outside of ourselves, connected to the outer world and if this basic need is not met, we can feel lonely. We may think we are … Continue reading →

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Generosity and Destructiveness

Posted on January 17, 2011 by corinne

Summary: This is a paper about the concepts of generosity and destructiveness. My thoughts are based on Melanie Klein’s paper ‘Envy and Gratitude’ (1957) and Bion’s ‘Attacks on Linking’ (1959). I shall explore innate love and hate, and how envy … Continue reading →

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Relationship Difficulties

Posted on October 25, 2010 by corinne

In relationship counselling, you may for example wish to explore some of the following themes in more depth: Your patterns of behaviour in the dynamics of your relationship or relationships. Your role in making your relationship or relationships strong and … Continue reading →

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Reflections on Aspects of Depression

Posted on August 27, 2010 by corinne

Introduction In this paper I shall explore aspects of depression which I feel are important, such as ambivalence, hopelessness, masochism, hostility and addictive relationships, and explain some of the dynamics behind these. I shall try and show how these feelings … Continue reading →

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Depression

Posted on July 15, 2010 by corinne

I have worked with many clients who have experienced depression in their lives. Experiencing depression can be a lonely and frightening place to be. Depression can be confused with sadness, unhappiness and despondency. It can be mistaken for diappointment. I … Continue reading →

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Stress, Anxiety and Fear.

Posted on July 15, 2010 by corinne

Stress, fear and anxiety are natural reactions to difficult situations. They are sometimes experienced as interchangable reactions inside us. They can feel immobilising or we can get caught up with worry about the past or future, which takes a lot … Continue reading →

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‘You are the fairest of them all’- An exploration of the concept of mirroring.

Posted on July 15, 2010 by corinne

Table of Contents Summary Introduction Responsive mirroring Distored mirroring Lack of mirroring Implications for therapy Conclusion Bibliography Summary This is an article about the concept of mirroring. I shall be looking at Winnicott’s paper ‘The Mirror Role of Mother and … Continue reading →

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Loss, Grief and Bereavement

Posted on July 15, 2010 by corinne

Grief and bereavement are responses to loss. Bereavement refers to the state of loss and grief to the reaction to loss. Loss is the disappearance of something cherished, often the death of a person. It may also include the loss … Continue reading →

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Low Self-Esteem, Lack of Confidence and Insecurity

Posted on July 15, 2010 by corinne

Insecurity, lack of confidence and low self-esteem are feelings which most people experience at some points in their lives. These feelings may be transient and the individual can pick themselves up again and move on.. Our self-confidence and self-esteem are … Continue reading →

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