Psychedelic psychotherapy Psychedelic psychotherapy, which involves the use of psychedelic substances for therapeutic purposes, is attracting increasing interest among psychotherapists, researchers, and the public. Recently, one substance in particular has attracted attention – psilocybin. Psilocybin is a psychoactive substance that occurs naturally in certain types of mushrooms, and is most often used in the form…
Karpman’s Triangle – Rescuer, Victim, Persecutor The Karpman Triangle, also known as the Drama Triangle, is a model created by psychiatrist Stephen Karpman to explain how people can get caught up in negative interpersonal dynamics. The triangle consists of three roles: Victim, Persecutor, and Rescuer. Each role represents a different position that people can take…
Media Manipulation and How to Be Aware of It The media is a powerful tool for informing the public and shaping public opinion. However, given that the media is susceptible to manipulation, it becomes difficult to distinguish truth from lies or bias from objectivity. Therefore, it is important to learn how to recognize media manipulation…
Alcoholism – What “Games” Do Alcoholics Play? Alcoholism within Berne’s central thesis brings the idea that alcoholics engage in what he calls “games,” which are repetitive and predictable patterns of behavior designed to satisfy emotional needs. These games are often manipulative and can be harmful to the individual and those around them. Eric Berne’s book…
Relationships – How to Choose the Right Partner? Relationships are a very complex phenomenon. One of the most common problems I encounter in working with clients is the problem of choosing a partner. Many people face the problem of choosing the wrong person as a partner, and then after a while they feel disappointed and…
What is Gaslighting Gaslighting is a form of psychological manipulation that aims to undermine and damage the self-confidence and self-esteem of another person, causing them to begin to doubt their perception of reality. This can be done in a variety of ways, including persistently denying someone’s experiences, emotions, and thoughts, often distorting them and presenting…
What games do drug addicts play The book “What games do drug addicts play” by Zoran Milivojević provides a deep insight into the psychological and social mechanisms underlying the problem of drug addiction. The author presents us with the main characteristics of the behavior of drug addicts and their mutual relationships. One of the key…
Setting Boundaries and Taking Care of Yourself Setting margins with other people is an important aspect of our emotional and psychological health. Boundaries are boundaries that we set to define our needs, values, and boundaries that others will not cross. Setting this can be difficult, but they are essential for building healthy relationships. Setting margins…
Need for Control The need for control is very common and can be a source of major problems in our relationships and lives in general. Through psychotherapy, we can better understand what this need actually is and how we can free ourselves from the addiction to control. The need for control is usually associated with…
holistic approach to treatment brings holistic results holistic approach to treatment brings safety and well-being to the body and mind and is a fundamental factor in maintaining health. Peter Levine, Joe Dispenza and Rudiger Dhalke are world-renowned experts who promote a holistic approach to health, which focuses on these fundamental factors in order to prevent…