Breaking Free from the Victim Mentality

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Complex / Archetype, Coping Skills, Shadow 101

Claire is a bright, caring woman who is full of potential, but her life has not been easy. She has lost a job unexpectedly, endured more than one toxic relationships, and feels the weight of financial instability. For Claire, she feels as if life is working against her, that she is playing a game where… continue reading.

Martyr Complex AKA Victim Complex

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Complex / Archetype, Shadow 101

John was always the first to volunteer for extra tasks at work, often staying late to help others finish their projects. At home, he took care of all the chores without asking for assistance, even when he was exhausted. He believed that by sacrificing his own needs, he was showing love and responsibility. After all,… continue reading.

Universal Archetypes

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Complex / Archetype, Shadow 101

Archetypes are universal patterns or symbols that exist deep within our unconscious mind, shaping the way we think, feel, and interact with the world. Carl Jung, the famous psychologist, believed that archetypes are deeply embedded in the human psyche, and shared across cultures and time periods, representing different aspects of the human experience and behavior…. continue reading.

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