There are many temptations to organize our life around the experience of earlier trauma. But that may short-change the future—which starts by our envisioning something better.
Most professionals benefit from having some obsessive-compulsive traits. These traits have advantages and disadvantages, both of which have had a profound influence on our field.
'Shtisel' is a fictional depiction of complex family interactions, losses, as well as hopes for the future. The impact of memories of those who have died, both positive and negative, are present.
Resilience has been called “ordinary magic”: It's the ability to adapt to various stresses in life. Helping a child deal with negative emotions is a good way to promote his resilience.
Understanding defense mechanisms: A parent can help the child by reflecting and moving away from denial and disavowal, becoming available for affiliation and promoting sublimation
People need to take care of their bodies (how they look, how they think they look, and how they feel): beauty salons, barbers, hair salons, and gymnasiums are very important.
A mother's inner conflict over her own personal wishes as well as her feelings toward her children can cause guilt and anxiety. Understanding this is the key to balance.
Classic children's literature and child psychoanalytic case studies provide the most direct way to learn about child development and basic psychoanalytic principles.
It would be more valuable to engage the adolescent or young adult in an intellectual discussion about the problem. Questions should be addressed to promote youngsters' autonomy.
“Oh, I see. When daddy was holding the baby you felt left out. Maybe next time daddy or mommy does something that makes you feel bad you can tell us in words and not by hitting.”
By recognizing the complex interplay between patient and analyst in the sessions, the analyst helps the patient understand the nature and origin of his/her maladaptive interactions