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Reflective Functioning: The Key to Attachment with Dr. Howard Steele

Psychiatry & Psychotherapy Podcast

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Understanding Distorted Self-Perception and Relationship Issues

Distorted self-serving behavior involves individuals who overly praise themselves while putting others down, with a skewed sense of self-importance and attribution. Naive beliefs like 'all parents love their children' can oversimplify complex situations. People with borderline symptoms may show intense interest in relationships that often fail due to underlying overactive emotional responses. These individuals may exhibit anger from unresolved childhood issues, requiring a slow and structured approach in clinical settings for effective intervention.

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