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The impulse to infidelity: psychodynamics of love triangles

Stories of love triangles have a universal appeal. In these stories dramas of seductions and betrayals unfold. Can infidelity be seen as an indication of developmental problems? Can a long-term monogamous relationship that integrates love and lust be seen as an indication of emotional health? Read more…

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

Life can be very hard for children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). They are the ones who do not get their work done and who often get in trouble in class for being disruptive. They often struggle with friendships because of their impulsivity. It can be very difficult for these children and their parents to deal with these frustrations. Read more…

Understanding Clingy and Detached People

Understanding people who are clingy and overly dependent and others who are emotionally detached and cold.

We all know people who are excessively clingy and dependent and others who may be detached and even cold. It is interesting to note that both these styles of functioning often originate from the same problem in early childhood. Read more…

Christmas holiday – time to confront emotional turmoil?

We are nearing the Christmas holiday and although it is a time that many look forward to in order to rest, have more time available and see loved ones, it can also be an emotionally difficult time. More time spent with the people closest to you and with family (and in-laws) can also confront you with the difficulties of unresolved issues and dynamics in these relationships. This is also a time when losses can be particularly painfully felt, even if they were suffered many years ago.

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Why do people hurt themselves?

Understanding self-mutilation
Have you seen the scars of a loved on who hurts herself/himself? Have you witnessed someone sitting with a razor blade cutting themselves? These acts are enormously disturbing and distressing for those who witness them or are aware of them. These acts are sometimes superficial scratches on the skin, but can be more serious and dangerous when people burn or cut themselves. Read more…

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