Friday, 25 May 2012
Thursday, 24 May 2012
Paranoid- schizoid/Depressive positions
Paranoid–schizoid position - a state of black and white thinking, where things are all good or all bad with no in between. Comes from the idea of fear and splitting. First developed by Melanie Klein to explain a stage of primitive psychological and emotional immaturity, through which the infant must pass to get to the depressive position. The position of empathy, guilt, remorse, understanding, sympathy, compassion.Under pressure people will flip back from the paranoid schizoid position to the depressive position depending on stress and anxiety. Large institutions are good at developing people’s paranoia -mostly unconsciously and people split as a defence mechanism in order to manage their environment psychically. Elizabeth Menzies-Lyth did a study of nurses working in a hospital and was able to illustrate Klein's ideas through her investigation.
Depressive position – A state of psychological and emotional maturity. First put forward by Melanie Klein. Empathy, understanding, sympathy are all depressive functions. The idea is that we can contain and hold ambivalent feelings about others in this position. It is grey thinking as opposed to black and white. We may not like a person’s behaviour, but we are able to still feel positively about the person. Melanie Klein believed that as young children we have to go through the paranoid-schizoid position in order to get to the depressive position and we flip back and forth between them as we experience stresses in life.
Depressive position – A state of psychological and emotional maturity. First put forward by Melanie Klein. Empathy, understanding, sympathy are all depressive functions. The idea is that we can contain and hold ambivalent feelings about others in this position. It is grey thinking as opposed to black and white. We may not like a person’s behaviour, but we are able to still feel positively about the person. Melanie Klein believed that as young children we have to go through the paranoid-schizoid position in order to get to the depressive position and we flip back and forth between them as we experience stresses in life.
Wednesday, 23 May 2012
Tuesday, 22 May 2012
Luscher colour test
http://www.colorquiz.com
http://www.kahome.co.uk
A Color Test is a very accurate personality tool. Colors represent your changing moods and hidden desires, which will help you, understand your present situation. The Color Test based on Dr. Max Luscher is one of the most precise tools of all times. According to Dr. Max Luscher, the originator of this test, each of the colors has a definite significance. The purpose of this simple, interactive test is to provide an analysis of your present situation and also help you pinpoint your actual problems in life, which might enable you to undertake suitable remedial measures.
The Color Test is an effective tool that attempts to throw light on significant aspects of the human personality. This test is based on the lifetime research conducted by Dr. Max Luscher, and successfully draws attention to areas of psychological and physiological stress in an individual’s personality. The Color Test is used extensively by physicians, particularly psychologists, as well as by researchers and corporate organizations that wish to understand the personality profile of a probable recruit. Since the 1950’s, this test has been administered by hundreds of thousands of people all over the world.
Different colors signify different traits of our personality. Let’s see the explanation for the colors used in Dr. Max Luscher’s Color Test:
Grey - You are a passive individual and most unwilling to be involved in any activity, even those that are mentally and physically stimulating. This attitude has stemmed from your past, which has been so exhaustive for you that you now seek to be totally uninvolved and have withdrawn into your own shell.
Blue - True to the meaning of this color, you are a peaceful individual, who is constantly in search of mental satisfaction and contentment, be it in your family life or work life. A sense of belongingness to the people you love reigns uppermost on your mind.
Green - You have a strong desire to achieve your rightful place in society and be recognized for your efforts. You want to be more determined and at the same time, more flexible to establish yourself even in the adverse situation that you are in. You seek self-reliance and independence.
Red - You are a really intense and passionate person with a desire to live life to the fullest. Your intense energy reflects in your animated behavior and enthusiastic way of speaking. All of your efforts are solely concentrated at success and you wish to conquer any given situation.
Yellow - You are likely to have an ongoing feeling of being stressed out in your present relationship or even work situation, and you badly need a change to relieve yourself. This makes you embark on a new journey to seek out new and circumstantially better possibilities.
Violet - You are a sentimental person, one who has a longing for emotional tenderness from a loved one. Your search for a romantic partner actually translates to a need to identify with someone and depends on a desire to gain support through your partner’s charm and social reach.
Brown - You are a person who feels bogged down by a lot of problems and actively seek a way out for emotional release. A secure atmosphere complete with physical comforts is what you really want to relax and recharge your batteries.
Black - You are an individual who definitely feels his/her present situation is not conducive to your health or your personal progress, and actively wants some way to release the pent up tension. Moreover, you are a person who simply refuses to let any other person or situation, influence your views in life.
Taking the Color Test can help an individual gauge his problems in life and where he stands and also what action needs to be taken to get out of it.
http://www.mysticscripts.com/personality-test/color-test/
http://www.kahome.co.uk
A Color Test is a very accurate personality tool. Colors represent your changing moods and hidden desires, which will help you, understand your present situation. The Color Test based on Dr. Max Luscher is one of the most precise tools of all times. According to Dr. Max Luscher, the originator of this test, each of the colors has a definite significance. The purpose of this simple, interactive test is to provide an analysis of your present situation and also help you pinpoint your actual problems in life, which might enable you to undertake suitable remedial measures.
The Color Test is an effective tool that attempts to throw light on significant aspects of the human personality. This test is based on the lifetime research conducted by Dr. Max Luscher, and successfully draws attention to areas of psychological and physiological stress in an individual’s personality. The Color Test is used extensively by physicians, particularly psychologists, as well as by researchers and corporate organizations that wish to understand the personality profile of a probable recruit. Since the 1950’s, this test has been administered by hundreds of thousands of people all over the world.
Different colors signify different traits of our personality. Let’s see the explanation for the colors used in Dr. Max Luscher’s Color Test:
Grey - You are a passive individual and most unwilling to be involved in any activity, even those that are mentally and physically stimulating. This attitude has stemmed from your past, which has been so exhaustive for you that you now seek to be totally uninvolved and have withdrawn into your own shell.
Blue - True to the meaning of this color, you are a peaceful individual, who is constantly in search of mental satisfaction and contentment, be it in your family life or work life. A sense of belongingness to the people you love reigns uppermost on your mind.
Green - You have a strong desire to achieve your rightful place in society and be recognized for your efforts. You want to be more determined and at the same time, more flexible to establish yourself even in the adverse situation that you are in. You seek self-reliance and independence.
Red - You are a really intense and passionate person with a desire to live life to the fullest. Your intense energy reflects in your animated behavior and enthusiastic way of speaking. All of your efforts are solely concentrated at success and you wish to conquer any given situation.
Yellow - You are likely to have an ongoing feeling of being stressed out in your present relationship or even work situation, and you badly need a change to relieve yourself. This makes you embark on a new journey to seek out new and circumstantially better possibilities.
Violet - You are a sentimental person, one who has a longing for emotional tenderness from a loved one. Your search for a romantic partner actually translates to a need to identify with someone and depends on a desire to gain support through your partner’s charm and social reach.
Brown - You are a person who feels bogged down by a lot of problems and actively seek a way out for emotional release. A secure atmosphere complete with physical comforts is what you really want to relax and recharge your batteries.
Black - You are an individual who definitely feels his/her present situation is not conducive to your health or your personal progress, and actively wants some way to release the pent up tension. Moreover, you are a person who simply refuses to let any other person or situation, influence your views in life.
Taking the Color Test can help an individual gauge his problems in life and where he stands and also what action needs to be taken to get out of it.
http://www.mysticscripts.com/personality-test/color-test/
Monday, 21 May 2012
Improving behaviour and raising self-esteem in the classroom using Transactional Analysis
This is a great book which introduces the basic ideas of transactional analysis, including egostates and the Karpmann Drama Triangle. It illustrates ideas by using real life scenarios and situations and provides resources for teachers and schools. Every teacher should have a copy on their desk!
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