Object relations therapy is a form of psychodynamic therapy focusing on root causes leading to psychological concerns , instead of solely focusing on symptoms. In this approach, one 's p ast is considered a significant factor in understanding one's present. This method emphasizes the impact of a person's early life experiences, internal processes, including unconscious thoughts and emotions, and interpersonal dynamics. A key element of object relations therapy is a focus on

In my spare time, I enjoy reading books that relate to the field of psychology. I imagined it could be fun, and potentially helpful, to present some of the material I have read, as well as impressions I gained. My latest read has been “Being Mortal: Medicine and What Matters in the End” by Dr. Atul Gawande (2014a, 2014b).       In his book, Dr. Gawande discusses aging, dying, and medicine. He proposes that the field of medicine is often used in a way that reduces quality of l

You may have had a negative belief about yourself and tried to change that belief with some positive self-talk, but found it didn't work.

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