#Theory of Emotional Development

[eddiegettingshot]

i will stop complaining now but trulyyyyyy what gets me is that. yes i have my own little fanon things but ultimately the largely-accepted fanon characterization is never as interesting as what’s actually happening on the show in canon. especially with regards to eddie’s sexuality!

[jayninjago]

We as a community give skybound too much hate when prime empire is literally there and just plain ass

[therapeutic007]

'' It’s not about changing who you are; it’s about embracing who you are while creating space for connection ''.

1. Dismissive-Avoidant

"It’s okay to lean in—strength is not about never needing anyone; it’s about knowing when to let others in."

"Your independence is your superpower, but connection is what makes it meaningful. Balance is where growth happens."

2. Fearful-Avoidant (Disorganized Attachment)

"Your past does not define your capacity for love or trust. Healing happens one safe step at a time."

"You can hold fear and love at the same time—it's brave to try, even if it feels uncertain."

3. Avoidant-Restrictive

"It’s okay to let yourself be seen. Vulnerability isn’t weakness; it’s a doorway to deeper connection."

"You deserve a love that feels free and expansive, not confining or overwhelming."

4. Anxious-Avoidant

"You don’t have to choose between safety and closeness—healthy love offers both."

"You’re allowed to take things slow. Trust is built one moment, one step at a time." ________________ Helpful Workbooks on amazon to Work on Yourself :

Fearful Avoidant Attachment by Matt Tergo

Anxoius Avoidant Attachment Workbook By Mesloub Iheb

[catboygirljoker]

i keep worrying that im flattening xigbar, smoothing his edges, by headcanoning/theorizing that he cared about roxas and xion to some extent—a view of him that not everybody shares—but 1. it doesnt come from nowhere, it's based in the text, and 2. it would absolutely reflect less poorly on him if he didn't care about them at all, rather than if he cared about them but let all that shit happen to them anyway despite having the power to stop it

[reddit-007]

You won't find a better workbooks for treating attachment disorders than these.

The Fearful Avoidant Attachment Workbook

The Anxxious Avoidant Attachment Workbook

The Disorganised Attachment Workbook

[melljam]

so i dont really believe in the theory that goo is another one of gapryong kims sons but

if that does turn out to be the case …

could you imagine how upset samuel would be lol

suddenly everyone important to his life is gapryong kims son, except for himself

jake, the one guy in his life who he managed to get truly close to and form an equal friendship with, is not only gaps son but also hates the fact that he is gaps son, so samuel just had to end their friendship and must refuse to reconnect with him

goo, the guy who was actually impressed by him and took him in after he lost the chance to get guns approval, is also gaps son and seems pretty indifferent about it, which must feel pretty insulting since thats the one thing samuel has wanted most (aside from guns approval, which jake and goo both also have)

and even though samuel hasnt met gitae yet …,.. if he shows up to work with goo, and by proxy, samuel, then that is yet another guy involved in his life who is coincidentally gaps son for some godforsaken reason!!!

[safflowerseason]

a fun game to play watching succession is how much the makeup artists choose to fill in sarah snook's eyebrows

[fractal-unfoldment]

Shame only complicates the grieving process. It's one more way in which you turn against yourself. When you attempt to disown, deny, or suppress feelings, you deny yourself the opportunity to better understand yourself emotionally. Burying your feelings delays resolving them within your current or future relationships.

Susan Anderson, The Journey from Abandonment to Healing

[coolnonsenseworld]

Okay but what if the Lions also had cuddlers?? Big Red robot needs some cuddles

Big question........ do lions have emotions? Like when they waited all those years to be found, did they miss each other??? Did they get bored? Hopeless? Did they grieve their previous paladins? Did they talk to themselves and parts of souls closed within them? Because hell yeah that could totally make a hoard of Cuddlers

[omegaphilosophia]

Exploring Empathy: Theories and Insights into Understanding Others

Empathy is a complex and multifaceted phenomenon, and there are several theories and models that attempt to explain it from different perspectives. Here are some prominent theories on empathy:

Theory of Mind (ToM) or Mentalizing Theory: This theory suggests that empathy involves the ability to understand and attribute mental states (thoughts, beliefs, emotions) to oneself and others. Empathy is seen as the result of recognizing that others have distinct minds and experiences. This theory is often associated with the development of perspective-taking and recognizing the intentions and emotions of others.

Simulation Theory: Simulation theory proposes that empathy occurs when individuals simulate or mentally reenact the experiences of others within their own minds. In other words, we "put ourselves in someone else's shoes" by recreating their emotional and cognitive states within ourselves. This theory suggests that empathy relies on our capacity to mimic the emotional and mental experiences of others.

Affective and Cognitive Empathy: Some theorists distinguish between affective empathy (emotional sharing or feeling what another person feels) and cognitive empathy (understanding or recognizing another person's emotions without necessarily sharing them). This distinction helps explain why individuals may understand another's perspective without necessarily experiencing the same emotions.

Mirror Neuron System: This neuroscientific theory suggests that empathy is linked to mirror neurons in the brain. Mirror neurons fire when an individual performs an action or observes another person performing the same action. Some researchers argue that mirror neurons play a crucial role in understanding and imitating the emotional and motor experiences of others, contributing to empathy.

Empathy-Altruism Hypothesis: This theory, primarily associated with social psychology, suggests that empathy can lead to altruistic behaviors. According to this view, when individuals feel empathy for someone in need, they are more likely to help that person, even at a cost to themselves. It posits that empathy can be a motivator for selfless acts.

Empathy as a Moral Emotion: Some philosophical and psychological theories view empathy as a fundamental moral emotion. Empathy is believed to enable individuals to recognize and respond to the suffering and needs of others. This perspective is often associated with care ethics and argues that empathy should guide moral decision-making.

Developmental Perspective: Developmental psychologists study how empathy develops in children. Theories of empathy development emphasize the role of socialization, parenting, and cognitive development in the acquisition of empathetic skills.

Empathy in Intergroup Relations: Some theories focus on empathy's role in reducing prejudice and improving intergroup relations. Contact theory, for example, suggests that empathy and positive interactions between different social groups can reduce prejudice and foster empathy.

Limits of Empathy: Philosophers and psychologists also explore the limitations of empathy, such as empathy fatigue, empathy bias (empathizing more with those similar to oneself), and how empathy may be influenced by cultural and social factors.

These theories provide different perspectives on how empathy works, its cognitive and emotional components, and its implications for human behavior, morality, and social interactions. Empathy is a rich and evolving topic in psychology, neuroscience, philosophy, and related fields, and these theories contribute to a deeper understanding of this important human capacity.

[therapeutic007]

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[the-sill-of-all-sills]

JJK Chapter 77: I am... Confused?

[nicholasandriani]

Beyond Survival: Music, Cybertext, and Paratext in “The Last of Us. A Three-Part Series In a world teetering on the brink of collapse, Less than a decade ago, you might have envisioned the iconic voice of Don LaFontaine echoing in your mind upon reading such an introduction. Now, as these realities seem inevitable, we’ve lost our sense of what’s purely fictional. The Last of Us” emerges not…

[hauntedselves]

Can childhood dissociation from emotions cause emotion bases alters (with their own names/personality traits that align with the emotion?)

Dissociation doesn't cause alters, trauma does.

Quote from the ISSTD Guidelines for Treating DID:

"Severe and prolonged traumatic experiences can lead to the development of discrete, personified behavioral states (i.e., rudimentary alternate identities) in the child, which has the effect of encapsulating intolerable traumatic memories, affects, sensations, beliefs, or behaviors and mitigating their effects on the child’s overall development."

So if you dissociated because of trauma, and part of that was denying/repressing your emotions, yes you could have alters that hold emotions.

[joitotheworldstuff]

The “Three Loves Theory”: Understanding the Three Stages of Love and How They Shape Us

Love is one of the most complex and transformative experiences we go through as humans. It’s the feeling that sweeps us off our feet, makes us feel alive, and sometimes even leaves us heartbroken. Over time, many people find themselves in different kinds of relationships, each one unique and impactful in its own way. The “Three Loves Theory” offers an insightful perspective on love, proposing…

[lordzannis]

Exploring the pressures of being a princess and the expectations placed on her.

Breath of the Wild Master Works, Pages 64 and 65

Zelda dons this ceremonial clothing of pure white when she undergoes her training to unlock her sacred sealing power. Because Calamity Ganon is revived immediately after she returns from her pilgrimage to Mount Lanayru, she makes her way all the way to the castle in this clothing to confront the Calamity, so she is still wearing this outfit when she meets Link again after she releases the seal a hundred years later.

Designers’ Notes

When Zelda appears in the fragments of Link’s memories, we wanted to give the player a powerful sense of “I want to know more about her, and I want to save her.” The concept of “a princess who is unable to use her sealing power” was born from the background setting of a calamitous defeat that occurred one hundred years ago. We wanted to create an emotionally effective scenario precisely because this is such a long-running series.

- Naoki Mori, Cinematic Design

Zelda is a reigning princess, but she is also a young woman whom we wanted to be realistic and relatable. We incorporated both sides of her personality along with the idea that she had reached an age at which she would no longer want to be seen as a child. We aimed for three costume designs that would help the player appreciate how cute and admirable she is with the condition that she would choose her own outfits and accessories appropriate to the time, place, and occasion. 

- Hirohito Shinoda, Lead Artist: NPC