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Reflections on Aspects of Depression

Posted on August 27, 2010 by admin

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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Anxiety

Posted on July 15, 2010 by admin

What is it? Anxiety is a natural reaction to a stressful situation, the fight or flight response. It may help a person to successfully deal with a difficult situation, for example at work or at school. Only when anxiety becomes … 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 admin

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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Bereavement and Loss

Posted on July 15, 2010 by admin

What is it? 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 … Continue reading →

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Low Self-Esteem

Posted on July 15, 2010 by admin

What is it? Low self-esteem is a feeling that most people experience at some point in their lives. This feeling may be transient and the individual can pick themselves up again and move on. More deeply rooted feelings of low … Continue reading →

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