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Shame and guilt: definitions, similarities and differences

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Shame and guilt Shame and guilt are two different reactions to misbehaviour or in relation to oneself. The similarities and differences between shame and guilt are described below. Definitions Shame “Shame” refers to the feeling of embarrassment or humiliation caused by a perceived failure, inadequacy or violation of social norms. It involves a negative evaluation […]

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Maladaptive Daydreaming: Understanding, Treating and Overcoming – A Comprehensive Guide

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All about maladaptive daydreaming (MD): causes, therapies and self-help strategies Maladaptive daydreaming (MD) is an intense form of immersion in dream content accompanied by an exuberant imagination and the tendency to regularly escape from the present into inner images and imaginary worlds over long periods. This tendency is the fundamental characteristic of maladaptive daydreaming. It

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Childhood trauma: allowing closeness – a holistic approach

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Alain de Botton on closeness – a guide to overcoming toxic feelings of shame and guilt I. Introduction    – Alain de Botton on proximity When toxic feelings of shame and guilt make trust and closeness impossible, Alain de Botton, a renowned philosopher and author, offers profound insights into closeness. That topic occupies a central

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Childhood Trauma: “The Art of Loving”

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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

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Childhood trauma: connecting with your inner child

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Embracing healing: strategies and practices for reconnecting with the inner child Introduction The concept of the “inner child.” The “inner child” concept refers to a part of your personality deeply rooted in childhood experiences and influences. It contains the sum of early childhood impressions, including positive and negative experiences. The inner child is the part

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Unveiling the Potential of The Five Tibetans in Healing Childhood Trauma

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Embrace the Restorative Power of Simple Exercises for Profound Wellness and Trauma Recovery I. Introduction Defining Childhood Trauma and Its Various Forms Childhood trauma refers to childhood experiences that are emotionally painful or stressful and lead to lasting psychological and physical effects. Exploring Causes of Childhood Trauma Trauma in children stems from various sources, scaffolded

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Breaking the vicious circle: toxic relationship and childhood trauma

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The trauma bond: When childhood trauma affects couple relationships Introduction Childhood trauma is a common problem affecting millions of people worldwide. Childhood trauma can take many forms, including physical, verbal or emotional abuse, abuse or neglect, or other maltreatment. Unfortunately, the effects of childhood trauma often last into adulthood, especially in the form of toxic

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Childhood trauma: the Importance of Self-Care in cPTSD

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Complex post-traumatic stress disorder (CPTSD) is a mental health condition that can develop in individuals who have experienced prolonged trauma or abuse, such as childhood neglect or domestic violence. cPTSD can significantly impact an individual’s mental, physical, and emotional well-being, making it challenging to engage in healthy self-care practices. However, self-care is essential to cPTSD

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Childhood trauma: how cPTSD influences body-image

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Wounded soul: when the body becomes a stage for pain. I. Introduction. Moods affect not only how we feel, but also how we perceive the world and ourselves. For many who have experienced childhood trauma, self-perception means a constant struggle with a negative self-image and body-image. Childhood trauma can significantly affect a person’s self and

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Childhood trauma: understanding and overcoming toxic shame and cPTSD.

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Toxic shame – the facade of emotional flashbacks: Toxic shame can rightly be seen as a facade for emotional flashbacks. Emotional flashbacks are a core feature of cPTSD, constantly occurring and accompanied by intense fear, shame, and inadequacy. Toxic shame will cause the sufferer to feel guilty and ashamed during an emotional flashback, even if

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