As human beings we are wired to need and seek connections with other human beings. Yes, there may be a variety in terms of degree, but the need is there, to one extent or another, since birth. It is well documented that it is good for us to connect; psychologically, emotionally, physiologically. I am oftenContinue reading “Connections”
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‘Trauma is Ubiquitous’
Trauma is everywhere. Look closer, as Besser Van Der Kolk suggests in the video below (only about 8 mins long). Contrary to old popular beliefs, a lot of people have experienced a (or a number of) traumatic events and experience the consequences of it. Sometimes, people do not even know that this is the case.Continue reading “‘Trauma is Ubiquitous’”
The Soldier Mode
Schema Therapy is a well established, evidenced-based Psychological Therapy for long-term and complex difficulties, including interpersonal challenges and emotional dysregulation. It is highly effective, makes intuitive sense to people when introduced to it, albeit quite demanding. Hence it is not a first line of treatment usually. People easily start making sense of Schemas and modesContinue reading “The Soldier Mode”
Diomidis Psomas 