Self Awareness
Here you will find articles about Self Awareness as well as important research findings and useful or/and interesting insights on this topic.
Self-Actualization Framework: 5 Foundations for Growth
Why do some clients continue to grow long after therapy while others remain stuck despite insight? After all, the concept of self‑actualization isn’t a rare [...]
Exploring a Client’s Sense of Self in Psychology: A Framework
Understanding what clients mean when they say, “I don’t know who I am,” is essential in our work as practitioners. They may be struggling with [...]
How to Find Yourself When You Feel Lost
Feeling lost is not a character flaw. It’s not a signal that something has gone permanently wrong. It can be a sign that something is [...]
Self-Concept vs. Self-Image: What’s the Difference?
At some point or another, you may have asked yourself, “Who am I?” Words like kind, friendly, outgoing, anxious, free-spirited, or analytical might come to [...]
Self-Control & Discipline in Families: Teaching Self-Regulation
When parents seek guidance on teaching self-regulation in their families, it is easy for them to get overwhelmed by advice on willpower, obedience, discipline, impulse [...]
Self-Control vs. Obedience: Helping Children Build Skills
Many parents expect their children to listen, follow rules, and behave appropriately. Obedience might seem like the goal of effective discipline. But while obedience creates [...]
Stress, Sleep & Self-Control in Families: Avoiding Meltdowns
You ask your child to do something simple, and instead of cooperation, you get pushback, tears, or silence. It’s easy to interpret this as defiance [...]
Self-Abandonment: What It Is & How to Heal
In my work as a relationship trauma therapist, clients often pause when I first mention the idea of self-abandonment. The concept sounds paradoxical; how could [...]
25 Self-Reflection Questions: Why Introspection Is Important
Contrary to what people might think, introspection is not a form of self-absorbed navel gazing. Introspection is a type of self-reflection that is the foundation [...]
Urge Surfing: How Riding the Wave Breaks Bad Habits
We all experience cravings, sometimes daily. For some, it might be chocolate, caffeine, or social connection, while for others, it can be more serious, including [...]
