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Awareness Education

Defence Mechanisms in Everyday Battles

Imagine a situation, where you came 30 minutes late to the office due to the heavy rains. As soon as you get to your seat, your boss asks you to be in his cabin. Although arriving late was not all

Education

Defence Mechanism: What They Are And Why We Use Them

Defence Mechanism: What They Are And Why We Use Them In psychoanalytic theory, pioneered by psychologist Sigmund Freud, defence mechanisms refer to the mental processes that we employ to reach compromise solutions for conflicts that our mind is unable to

Awareness Self Help

How the Big 10 Defense Mechanisms Can Unlock Your Personal Growth, According to Psychology

Defence mechanisms are unconscious psychological techniques devised by the human brain to protect itself from anxiety and negative feelings. These things are supposed to work like little habits to help a person go through his or her life without facing

Awareness

Projection as a Defense Mechanism in Psychology

Can you think of a moment when a person accused you of doing something you never actually did, yet it feels as if he or she is indeed the real culprit for the said act? Or would you relate to

Parenting

The Psychological effects of Over-praising Children

Praise and encouragement are essential components of a child’s development, which play a crucial role in fostering self-worth, motivation, as well as enhancing a positive self-image. Everything in a limit sounds good. As much as praising is important, too much

Life Style

10 Signs Your Body Is Responding to Unprocessed Trauma, According to Psychology

Trauma can be understood as a reaction to stressful events that is potent in causing long-term  physical or psychological symptoms. Besides just being a past experience, it carries the ability to  leave a mark on our bodies and minds without

Therapy

How Psychologists Turn Therapy Resistance into Progress

Have you ever found yourself escaping questions about your feelings, skipping responsibilities, or avoiding difficult conversations? Perhaps avoiding the situation rather than facing the reality felt less overwhelming. This hesitancy, which is frequently referred to as resistance, is something we

Parenting Relationship

Object Relations Theory: How Early Relations Determine the Course of Our Life 

Object relations theory is the psychoanalytic concept that bases the importance of early relationships on shaping emotional and psychological development. It attempts to understand how those interactions shape the inner world and then goes on to impact all of our

Awareness

Why Do We Self-Sabotage? The Psychology Behind Holding Ourselves Back

Self-sabotaging is an enemy of dreams and potential. It leads to procrastination, avoidance, and negative self-talk. These behaviours manifest as monumental barriers to an individual’s joy and success. Therefore it is important to understand the inner workings of Self-Sabotaging. By

Relationship

The Silent Suffering of Dysfunctional Relationships

Relationships and deeper connections filled with love, affection, and warmth are what make people wake up to joyful mornings filled with optimism and serenity. However, some have to witness the gloomy days of dysfunctional relationships, making it difficult to get