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The Future of Therapy: Human Connection in the Age of AI ai alessandra lemma attachment boundaries bowlby dreams embodiment emdr freud healing mental health psychoanalysis psychodynamic relationships therapy

Recently, I watched Sophie Barthes' thought-provoking film 'The Pod Generation' (2023), where an AI therapist named Eliza appears as a giant eye embedded in the wall of a therapy pod - omnipresent ...

The Achievement Trap: When Success and Body Perfectionism Become Entangled alessandra lemma attachment body image bowlby freud high-achievers perfectionism relationships success therapy

In my private practice, I increasingly encounter individuals whose relentless pursuit of professional achievement has become inextricably linked with body perfectionism. This intricate interweaving of...

The Attachment Factor: Reshaping Professional Success attachment high-achievers leadership professional life relationships workplace dynamics

When we think of adult attachment patterns, we often think of romantic relationships as this is how they've been widely covered in mainstream books and media. However, working with high-ach

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Hemingway's Empty Catch: A Psychodynamic View of Body Image in the Digital Age attachment body image perfectionism psychodynamic relational shame social media winnicott

When considering our complex relationship with body image in the digital age, Hemingway's 'The Old Man and the Sea' offers an unexpected but illuminating parallel. While this tale o

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The Psychodynamics of Body Image: Understanding Defense Mechanisms in High Achievers attachment body image defenses

Our relationship with our body tells a complex psychological story, particularly for high-achieving professionals. In my clinical work in psychodynamic psychotherapy, I've observed how defense mechani...

The Hidden Connection: High Achievement, Body Image, and Relationship Patterns in Professional Women attachment body image relationships

Many high-achieving professional women excel in their careers while privately struggling with body image and intimate relationships. As a psychotherapist, I've observed how these seemingly disparate c...

4 Ways Relational Trauma Affects Body Image attachment body image boundaries intimacy relational trauma relationships

1) Relational trauma often fuels body image issues.

Relational trauma can fuel body image issues due to its profound impact on self-worth and self-perception. When individuals experience neglect, abu...

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