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Reflections on Aspects of Depression

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

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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