Discover Carl Jung’s insights on compulsive behavior and how blocked growth can lead to obsession. Learn how to unlock your potential through individuation.
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A Conversation With Psychologist Steven Hertler: The Evolutionary Origins of the Obsessive Personality
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Gary Trosclair
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This week I had a really interesting discussion about the evolutionary origins of the obsessive […]
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What is the difference between OCD and OCPD (compulsive personality)?
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Gary Trosclair
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Your colleague Mitch works very late hours, insists on perfection in team documents, and can […]
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Film Review: A Man Called Ove: The Beauty and Tragedy of the Compulsive Personality
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Gary Trosclair
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Ove is simultaneously endearing and enraging, but still realistic, a compelling example of the beauty and tragedy of the compulsive personality. Sometimes we can see ourselves more clearly by seeing our tendencies in someone else first. Backman’s Ove offers us this opportunity.
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