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Research, expert perspectives and practical insights on personality, power, dysfunctional systems and human agency – helping you understand patterns, see reality more clearly and regain your ability to act.

When Therapy Works, Life No Longer Fits

We learn early to suppress what threatens belonging—and call the result normal. Drawing on my conversation with Hans-Joachim Maaz, this article explores the false self, normopathy and why successful therapy can make a well-adapted life no longer fit.

17 hours ago8 min read

Not Everything Is Trauma

Trauma has become a catch-all explanation for human suffering. Drawing on psychiatrist Joel Paris' work and resilience research, this article examines why adversity does not automatically lead to PTSD - and why agency matters.

1 day ago10 min read