Good Life Project Struggling To Figure Out Who You Are? Dr. Sara Kuburic Can Help
Nov 20, 2023
Psychotherapist Dr. Sara Kuburic shares her personal experience of self-loss, offering wisdom and practical steps for reconnecting with your true self. They discuss the emptiness of self-loss triggered by major life changes and the ongoing practice of self-discovery through curiosity and playfulness. They explore growing up in challenging times and the impact on perception, anxiety as a sign of freedom, the importance of responsibility and its connection to authenticity, and recognizable consequences of self-loss such as difficulties in relationships and negative body image. They also discuss societal expectations hindering self-discovery and finding identity amidst loss and grief.
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The Self is Fluid
- You create your sense of self; it's an ongoing, fluid experience.
- It constantly evolves based on interactions and learning, not a static entity.
Childhood War Experience
- Sara Kuburic's childhood war experiences sparked her interest in psychology.
- She was confused by human behavior and sought to understand resilience and suffering.
Existential Analysis
- Existential analysis explores deeper questions beyond behavior and cognition.
- Sara Kuburic's "unraveling" and self-loss led her to recognize it in clients.