Unmasking Toxic Relationships: Our TV Interview on taff and the New Book Shedding Light on the Darkness Dear patients, dear friends of Psychology Halensee, We are excited to share a special announcement with you today. On the 12th of April, we had the pleasure of welcoming the ProSieben team to our practice. We were invited […]
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Out of toxic relationships at last Toxic relationships seem to be on everyone’s lips right now. Some people feel trapped in a toxic relationship and want to break free. Then they feel hurt by the other person. Others need to realize that it is they who are hurting their partner. They feel ashamed and want
Dear readers, There hasn’t been a new entry in this wiki blog for a while. Now I am thrilled to announce my new book, “Breaking Free from Toxic Relationships: Recognizing and Overcoming the Power of Unhealthy Patterns.” This book tackles the important topic of toxic relationships, which many of us have experienced at some point
The trauma bond: When childhood trauma affects couple relationshipsThe trauma bond: When childhood trauma affects couple relationshipsIntroductionThe impact of childhood trauma on developmentThe link between childhood trauma and toxic relationshipsThe role of trauma bonds in toxic relationshipsThe impact of trauma bonding on couple relationshipsRecognising the signs of a toxic relationshipRecognising the signs of a toxic
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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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Effective grounding exercises to overcome cPTSD and heal from childhood traumaEffective grounding exercises to overcome cPTSD and heal from childhood trauma1. What are grounding techniques?Defining grounding techniquesBenefits of using grounding techniques2. Why are grounding techniques important?The effects of being ungroundedThe role of grounding techniques in mental health3. Physical grounding techniques: How to connect with your
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Forgiveness: understanding and cultivating emotional healing.Forgiveness: understanding and cultivating emotional healing.I. Introduction – misconceptions about forgiveness in personal growth and healing after childhood trauma.The psychological definition of forgiveness:The philosophical definition of forgiveness:II. The complexity of forgiveness.III. The role of compassion.IV. The transience of emotionsV. Dealing with relationships and forgiveness.VI. Forgiving oneself and others.VII. Moving forward
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Wounded soul: when the body becomes a stage for pain.Wounded soul: when the body becomes a stage for pain.I. Introduction.II. Understanding self-image.Self-image: definition.Negative self-imageIII Understanding body-image.Body-image: definitionNegative body-image.Perfectionism.Body dysmorphia.Sexuality.IV. Strategies to improve self-image and body-image: body-image and the journey to self-love and acceptance.Dealing with the Inner CriticGrounding:Thought-stopping:Imagination exercises:Rage:Disgust:Grief:Dialogue:Self-care:Self-compassion:Tips:V. Conclusion. I. Introduction. Moods affect not only
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Toxic shame – the facade of emotional flashbacks:Toxic shame – the facade of emotional flashbacks:I. Introduction.Defining toxic shame in cPTBS:ShameToxic shameII. causes of toxic shame in cPTBS.Childhood trauma:Lack of self-care:The Inner Critic:III. Symptoms of Toxic Shame in cPTBS.Cognitive distortions:Black-and-white thinkingOvergeneralizationCatastrophizingSelf-deprecationThe link between toxic shame and rage:The link between toxic shame and psychosomatic complaints:Emotional dysregulation and
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The invisible suffering: Suicidal thoughts in those affected by childhood trauma.The invisible suffering: Suicidal thoughts in those affected by childhood trauma.IntroductionSuicidal thoughts – definitionMythsTypes of suicidality:Stages of suicide:Suicidal thoughts have specific characteristics:Passive suicidalityI. Understanding the connection between childhood trauma and suicidal thoughts.Emotional dysregulationHopelessnessWarning signsII. The Four F’s and suicidal ideation.III. Healing trauma and suicidal ideation.IV.
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