Psychotherapist
Depression is a common mental disorder. Many people struggle with the sense of hopelessness and despair, lack of meaning and purpose, deep prolonged sadness, irritability, and feelings of emptiness. Further, they may feel a loss of pleasure in pursuing activities that were very pleasant and satisfying in the past. These are only one part of … Continue reading Understanding depression and motivation loss: Why it feels endless
Psychological trauma is a personal response to adversity—the word itself means shock, wound, or injury. The word originates from Greek and relates to the root "tere-," meaning twisting, piercing, etc. In psychology, trauma refers to an “emotional response to a terrible event like an accident, crime, natural disaster, physical or emotional abuse, neglect, experiencing or … Continue reading Trauma and mental health
The inner child is real, but not in the same way that the desk I'm writing this blog post on or the car parked in front of my apartment building are real. In a psychological and phenomenological sense, the inner child is real. It is a metaphor, and metaphors are crucial for understanding and interpreting … Continue reading Reconnecting with the inner child
Vladimir Mušicki, PhD 