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HOW TO DEAL WITH A PHOBIA?
Our last post talked about the difference between fear and a phobia, and what it feels like to have a phobia. Once one knows the implications
On “Phobia”: What It Really Is
Most of us use the ‘word’ phobia rather casually. We often hear such exclamations as, “I really hate Maths… I think I have a phobia
Cognitive Distortions: Reeling You In
“There is nothing either good or bad but thinking makes it so.” “The fault dear Brutus, is not in our stars, but in ourselves, that
What to Do If Your Child is Afraid of Monsters?
What to Do If Your Child is Afraid of Monsters? “What if My 3 year old tells me he saw a ghost or monster? How
THE GIFT OF PSYCHOTHERAPY
Why not just visit a psychotherapist when you have no problems? When you go to a psychotherapist when there is no problem, you have the space to explore and reflect on your life. The intention would be solely for optimizing your life. It’s like talking to a dietician about how to modify your diet when you don’t have cholesterol or diabetes.
DEFENSE MECHANISMS – DAY 8: RUSTY COHLE
Rusty is an intense character with a depressing past. He is shown to be a misanthrope, highly self-aware, truthful, responsible, messed up, cruel, obsessive, perceptive, intelligent – all rolled in one. But why are his defenses designed to keep him from experiencing happiness?
DEFENSE MECHANISMS – DAY 7: PAUL SPECTOR
Paul Spector is a grief counsellor by day and a serial killer by night. Why does Paul kill young women, what is going on in his psyche during the murders and how do his defenses help him survive and cope?
Defense Mechanisms – Day 6: Dr. House
Dr. House seems to be this bitter, grumpy, cynical middle- aged man full of pride and lacking empathy. However, we can surmise that this image is but a defense. In what ways does Dr. House manage to maintain an emotional distance when relating to others and why does he need to do it?
DEFENSE MECHANISMS – DAY 5: CARRIE MATHISON
The very perceptive CIA Agent, Carrie, often digs out solutions that others may miss. She seems driven by her principles to catch the bad guys, and to uphold justice. In dealing with people who embody terrorism, she is objective and often ruthless. However, there are times when her objectivity can be questioned.
DEFENSE MECHANISMS – DAY 4: PHOEBE BUFFAY
Spiritual practices and beliefs help us in many ways. They give us a sense of peace and solace, when times are tough. They also help
DEFENSE MECHANISMS – DAY 3: CERSEI LANNISTER
Ruthless, narcissist, vile – she’s called many things. You either love Cersei Lannister or you hate her. Being one of the most complex characters in the fantasy world today she also has several defenses at the core of her being – that almost make up the essence of who she is.
DEFENSE MECHANISMS – DAY 2: MASTER SHIFU
This post is about Master Shifu, the Kung Fu Master from the Kung Fu Panda movie series. Master Shifu has many dualities:he feels both peace and rage, he’s disciplined yet soft. What defenses does this Zen Master need to cope?