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Be a lady they said

“Be a Lady They Said” Be a lady they said. Your skirt is too short. Your shirt is too low. Your pants are too tight. Don’t show so much skin. Don’t show your thighs. Don’t show your breasts. Don’t show your midriff. Don’t show your cleavage. Don’t show your underwear. Don’t show your shoulders. Cover […]

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Borderline disorder – parent’s guide

Borderline disorder – parent’s guide Feeling like giving up, for being hated one day and loved without limits the next, is what parents usually account about their children with borderline traits. For families dealing with a Borderline disorder – diagnosis, this feeling is all too familiar. The constant waves of intense feeling and acts can

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Mentalisation

Mentalisation – Definition

Mentalisation – Definition Mentalisation – Definition = the ability to make sense of our own actions and communication, als well as those of others, in tems of intentions, wishes, desires and feelings. This ability is important in enabling us to regulate our emotions and impulses and in developing fulfilling, meaningful relationships. Mentalisation Base Therapy (MBT) is a psychotherapy to improve this ability. Who

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Gambling addiction – relationships

Gambling addiction – relationships Gambling addiction – relationships Gambling addiction often creates considerable trouble in personal relationships, particularly through damaged trust, mainly due to the contradictory behaviour in phases of active gambling. Untruths are meant to hide gambling or provide money for gambling, or to put moral pressure on relatives. The outward self-confident demeanour, however,

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Gambling addiction – dealing with money

Gambling addiction – dealing with money Gambling addiction – dealing with money Money gives gambling its fascination. Games without money offer little excitement. At the same time, money is associated with dreams of wealth and power and a carefree life. Getting the basics of everyday life like food, clothing and housing requires money. Since, on

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Gambling addiction – gambling thoughts

gambling addiction – gambling thoughts Gambling addiction – gambling thoughts Incorrect assumptions about the probability of winning and the ability to influence games of chance favour gambling behaviour. However, the importance of such false assumptions for the development and maintenance of gambling addiction should not be overestimated. Most gamblers know that they ultimately cannot win.

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Gambling addiction – definition

Gambling addiction – definition Gambling addiction – definition   = repeated and persistent gambling, although negative financial, social or psychological consequences are emerging or already exist. Thoughts constantly revolve around gambling. Control over the start, end and extent of gambling is limited. Compulsive gamblers often play repeatedly in persistent phases, so that gambling ultimately dominates

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Gambling addiction – life satisfaction

Gambling addiction – life satisfaction Gambling addiction – life satisfaction Different areas of life are listed in the worksheet “Life satisfaction”. Please rate your own satisfaction with each area using the attached scale. Take a moment to think about your satisfaction before giving points. Now that you have marked how satisfied you are with the

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