Shame and Self-Esteem: When the Self Becomes the Problem
Self-esteem is often spoken about as something we either have or do not have. As though it is a stable quality, something that can be strengthened, improved, or restored through…
The Psychology of Resistance
The Psychology of Resistance: Why Change Triggers Fear Change doesn’t just disrupt routines; it challenges our sense of safety, identity, and control. As a clinical psychologist, one of the most…
True Self and False Self
Donald Winnicott, a British paediatrician and psychoanalyst, introduced the concepts of the "true self" and the "false self" as part of his psychoanalytic theory. These concepts are central to understanding…