Adult Attachment

In Family & Couples, Psychodynamic Theories by christine

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 …

Our Shadow Selves

In Psychodynamic Theories by christine

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, …

Transitional Objects

In Psychodynamic Theories by christine

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 …