Dreams have long fascinated thinkers and psychologists, leading to various theories about their purpose and significance. Some view them as random brain activity, while others, such as Sigmund Freud, believe they reveal repressed desires. Carl Jung, however, took a different perspective. He considered dreams to be a crucial link to the unconscious mind, offering vital […]
Daily Emotional Check-Ins In everyday life, it’s easy to overlook our emotions, brushing them aside in favor of productivity or immediate concerns. But our emotional well-being impacts everything—our relationships, decisions, and overall quality of life. Taking just a few moments each day for emotional check-ins can revolutionize how we understand and manage our feelings, leading […]
Job Trauma: When Work Becomes an Attack on Your Identity For many of us, our jobs are more than just a way to pay the bills—our jobs are our careers, where we spend a great deal of time, our social circle, a large part of our identity, and an extension of who we are. Work […]
Have you ever felt like you’re carrying an invisible weight every day? Maybe anxiety sneaks up on you, or waves of sadness wash over you without warning. Perhaps there are days when physical pain seems to come out of nowhere, leaving you feeling drained and overwhelmed. These are all natural responses to trauma, and if […]
Tips for Better and More Consistent Sleep Most people aren’t getting enough sleep to function optimally. Sleep often takes a backseat to busy schedules, late-night scrolling, or even just one more episode of your favorite show. But quality sleep isn’t just about feeling rested—it’s essential for mental clarity, emotional balance, and physical health. If you’re […]
The Science of Sleep Sleep is more than just a nightly pause button—it’s a fascinating, dynamic process that keeps your body and mind in top shape. From repairing muscles to solidifying memories, your brain and body perform an incredible amount of work while asleep. But did you know that sleep isn’t just one long phase? […]
Carl Jung viewed ‘neurosis,’ particularly anxiety, not merely as an illness but as an attempt by the psyche to heal itself. He compared it to the function of dreams, a mechanism through which the self-regulating mind tries to restore balance, often forcefully or drastically. Unlike modern approaches that emphasize symptom relief, Jung saw ‘neurosis’ as […]
At Dorfen Health Services, we understand that past trauma doesn’t just shape your memories—it can impact your emotions, relationships, and overall mental health in profound ways. That’s why taking a trauma-informed approach is at the heart of what we do. Whether you’re navigating the pain of a past event or struggling with its ongoing effects, […]
Saying “No” From Love As a therapist, one of the most frequent challenges I encounter with my clients is the difficulty they have in saying “no.” This simple, two-letter word can carry a tremendous weight, evoking fears of rejection, conflict, or disappointment. Yet, learning to say “no” is not about distancing ourselves from others or […]
Active imagination, a technique developed by Carl Jung, serves as a core method in analytical psychology for engaging with the unconscious. Jung viewed it as a pathway to achieving personal wholeness by unlocking latent aspects of the psyche. Unlike dreams, where the unconscious communicates in a passive, unidirectional way, active imagination allows the conscious mind […]
