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Sefik Tagay Ph.d

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What Strong Couples Repair

What Strong Couples Repair

Strong partnerships protect core needs, and repair them when threatened.

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Why So Many People Burn Out at Work

Why So Many People Burn Out at Work

Burnout often begins where core psychological needs are chronically unmet.

07.04.2026 40

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What Makes Painful Memories Stick

What Makes Painful Memories Stick

Painful memories linger because they threaten psychological needs.

04.04.2026 60

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Why Shame Is Central in Trauma

Why Shame Is Central in Trauma

Trauma is not only about fear, it can also wound dignity and self-worth.

01.04.2026 40

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Why Men Avoid Therapy and What Needs Are at Stake

For many men, therapy can seem to threaten autonomy, dignity, and competence.

25.03.2026 30

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How Trauma Disrupts 6 Universal Psychological Needs

Healing often begins by rebuilding safety, trust, dignity, and meaning.

21.03.2026 60

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