Psychological integration
Psychological integration is the process of combining different aspects of a person's personality, such as thoughts, emotions, experiences and behaviour, into a coherent, harmonious system. The term is often used in psychology, psychotherapy and philosophy to describe a state where a person achieves inner balance and awareness.
The main aspects of psychological integration:
Inner harmony: a person accepts all parts of his or her personality, even those that previously seemed ‘negative’ or unacceptable.
Balance between the conscious and unconscious: this implies an awareness of one's own hidden desires, fears and needs.
Adaptability: an integrated person can effectively cope with life's challenges while maintaining emotional balance.
Self-actualisation: this is the achievement of one's own potential and harmonious coexistence with oneself and the world around one.
Examples of application:
In psychotherapy, for example, when dealing with traumatic memories, psychological integration allows a person to understand and accept their experience so that it no longer causes stress or conflict.
In everyday life, it manifests itself as the ability to be aware of one's emotions, understand one's desires, and make one's own decisions without internal conflicts.
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