What’s the Deal with Dreams?
What’s the Deal with Dreams? I have long been fascinated by dreams. I still remember a recurring dream I had that commenced around the age of three that incited YEARS of my own dream analysis. My partner is so accustomed to hearing me state “I had the strangest dream last night…”, that the absence […]
Adult Attachment
Adult Attachment Many people experience failed relationships. Some people feel as though they experience the same relationship over and over, but with different partners (“why am I a magnet for [a certain type of] partner?!”). Some people get totally jazzed about a new relationship and then have an overwhelming desire to flee. Another may seek […]
ATTACHMENT
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Projection
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Our Shadow Selves
Our Shadow Selves People sometimes ask me if counselling is depressing work. While it certainly can be demanding at times to hold space for people in profound levels of pain, I also view it to be incredibly awe-inspiring. Like Carl Jung, I believe that acquainting ourselves with our darkness allows us to live more fully. […]
Transitional Objects
Transitional Objects Whether referred to as transitional objects, comfort objects, or “security blankets”, we tend to think of these as childhood occurrences. But many adults use transitional objects as tools to self-soothe and emotionally regulate; this holds particularly true for individuals who experienced developmental disruptions in early life. Adults may refer to such items as […]
