Avoidance of unhappiness
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Beyond the Pleasure Principle
“As psychotherapists, we are neither casual observers nor scientists studying the journeying of the Other from afar. We are fellow travellers, experienced ethical people navigating the contoured landscape of human experiences, sharing insights along that shared path, gently challenging assumptions or biases, and learning from our clients as they chose a path away from the… Continue reading
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Reflections from a therapy room 