Sense of self....(13.6.25)
Sense of self....(13.6.25) 13 June 2025 | 2025 posts By way of a recent conversation, an excerpt from some writing I began years ago. This snippet is about how our sense of self is developed, and the caregiving conditions that are optimal. By definition, if these conditions aren't met, a child/adult may experience their sense of self as brittle - built for ‘survival’, rather than allowing ease-of-being. Often, people arrive in therapy with a wish to take action, and not just talk ... They often have a point. However, an overemphasis on "doing" can overshadow the subtle yet powerful processes of psychotherapy, which often focus on healing deficits in one’s sense of self. This healing unfolds primarily through dialogue, the creation of a trusting relationship where mutual, reciprocal influence between therapist and client emerges. This dynamic connection serves as the catalyst for profound, lasting transformation. The below was...