My evolving sense of individuality as an immigrant, as well as my current work with people as a psychotherapy trainee, are built upon communication – sometimes healthy, sometimes not as much. This is why I thought it would be interesting to share some of my thoughts about communication. Read more... Photographed by Rafael Lange …
The Repetition Compulsion and the Role of Transference
I came to realize that sometimes we formulate our opinions from a place of preconceived assumptions – from the place of unknown. To shed light on something and explore new ways of understanding may be pushing us from our zone of comfort. Thus we choose to retrieve and stay in the place of the known because it feels safer. This reflection touches upon the basic premises of Freud's work. artwork …
The Multiplicity of Truths
Do you consider that the truth is one-sided, or there is a multiplicity of truths? Find out my humble take on this topic, which is reflective of my experience being in a graduate social work program and receiving training at the psychoanalytic institute. Read more... Image retrieved from www.mddionline.com …