The addiction economy – how modern business models exploit our psyche Introduction The addiction economy thrives on addictive design – the creation of appealing digital products and services that capture users’ attention. Findings from psychology and behavioural science are used in such a way that they bind users to them as strongly as possible, leading […]
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Psychotherapy for dependent personality disorder Introduction People who have dependent personality disorder (DPD) struggle with a strong need for security in their relationships, which, on the other hand, they are never entirely sure of. This blog post is about how clarification-orientated psychotherapy helps to overcome dependent personality disorder and what practical strategies exist to strengthen
Life help from Erich Fromm Introduction “Is love an art?” asked the psychoanalyst and philosopher Erich Fromm in 1956 and developed his theory of love in response. He analysed who, why and how we love. The book also looked at the disintegration of love in contemporary Western society, and his thoughts on this have lost
Dealing with manipulation in relationships with a significant age gap or power asymmetries: a guide 1. Introduction Every relationship has a unique dynamic that binds the two partners. However, in relationships with a significant age difference or power imbalance, that dynamic can take on a particular form, leading to misunderstandings and misinterpretations. Yet, such relationships
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Forgiveness: understanding and cultivating emotional healing. There are many views and misconceptions about forgiveness, especially in healing childhood trauma. There is, therefore, an urgent need to clarify the true nature of forgiveness and its importance in the healing process. This paper aims to shed light on forgiveness and how it arises as a natural part
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Understand your emotional triggers – and how to deal with them The world can be great and beautiful, but it can also be evil and scary. Some have to endure hardships or deal with traumatic experiences. Such past experiences can affect the way we respond to events in the present. Then emotional triggers can cause
