December 2023

Freundlichkeit, kindness, hostile-defensive, architecture

The meaning of kindness in a neoliberal world

Freundlichkeit unterbewertet: Einblicke in die Sozialpsychologie unserer Gesellschaft 1. Einführung: Die Rolle der Freundlichkeit in der modernen Gesellschaft Freundlichkeit gilt oft als selbstverständliche Tugend in der Gesellschaft, doch ihre Bedeutung wird häufig geringgeschätzt. Dabei spielt dieser Begriff, geprägt von Gesten der Fürsorge und des Mitgefühls, spielt eine zentrale Rolle in unseren sozialen Interaktionen und im […]

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Childhood trauma: replacement child syndrome — correcting an error

Replacement child syndrome: New perspectives on coping with trauma and emotional development in families The concepts of the “replacement child syndrome” are often based on Kristina E. Schellinki’s ideas, which are, however, characterized by her theoretical orientation towards the psychoanalysis of C. G. Jung. According to this theory, “replacement children” suffer from an identity disorder

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Self-doubt and toxic shame

From overthinking to self-acceptance: how to overcome self-doubt and toxic shame 1. Self-doubt and trauma identity Self-doubt … questions your own abilities, decisions, or self-worth. Instead of a reflection and examination, doubts are negative thoughts or inner criticism that do not deepen knowledge about oneself, but rather impair confidence in one’s own competence and self-image.

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