Affect Theory /
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Understanding our emotions and how they work can often feel like a puzzle. Affect Theory, a concept developed by psychologist Silvan Tomkins, offers a fascinating framework for unraveling this puzzle. This theory explains how our basic affects—simple, automatic responses to stimuli—combine to…
As a licensed psychologist with over three decades of experience, I’ve observed a recurring pattern in many of my patients that I’ve come to call Chronic Shame Syndrome. While not an official diagnosis, this condition affects countless individuals, significantly impacting their daily lives and…
Welcome to the Meaningful Happiness podcast, where we explore emotions and the feelings that shape our lives. I’m Dr. Scott Conkright, the host of this podcast and the founder of the platforms Meaningful Happiness and The Relationship Workshops. Today, we dive into Understanding Chronic Shame…
Welcome back to the Meaningful Happiness Podcast, where we explore the intricate world of emotions and relationships through the innovative framework of Affect Relational Therapy. I’m Dr. Scott Conkright, and today, we’re diving into the fascinating world of emotions, affects, and what I like to…
Welcome back to the Meaningful Happiness Podcast, where we explore the intricate world of emotions and relationships through the innovative framework of Affect Relational Therapy. I’m Dr. Scott Conkright, and today we’re diving into the emotional rollercoaster of adolescence as depicted in…
Scott: Now, help me make sense of a comparison between the two theories you provided in another chat: Both the Affect Theory of Brian Massumi and the work of Silvan Tomkins are significant in the realm of affect studies, but they approach the subject from somewhat different perspectives. Let’s…
It’s easy to assume that our political leanings result from well-informed, rational deliberations. But what if I told you that your intellect and emotions are the real driving force behind your political stance? Yes, that’s right — it’s not just what you think but how you feel that guides your…
In today’s digital age, social media has become a pivotal arena for self-exploration and identity formation, best understood by the concept Jacques Lacan described as the Imaginary. The Imaginary, the Symbolic, and the Real are the three constraining universal forces we all live within, which he…