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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...

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Beauty, Environment and Object Relations: A Psychodynamic Exploration attachment trauma beauty body image bowlby fairbairn jung object relations psychodynamic

 

The classic debate on whether it is better to grow a cabbage or a rose invites us to explore how our relationship with beauty reflects something profound about human nature. This article...

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