Author: Vennie Kocsis

Vennie Kocsis is the author of four books, including the best-selling memoir, "Cult Child," and her latest published collection of prose, "Keeper of Backwards Men." Vennie's motto is: "I write to live." She regularly posts content regarding trauma healing, daily life, poetry, videos and more. Vennie is currently writing her fifth book, and her first work of science fiction in the psychological/spiritual memoir genre at Centarficus.com

Adler vs Freud: The Birth of Individual Psychology

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Alfred Adler challenged Freud’s psychoanalytic views. Adler's Individual Psychology advocated for social awareness and self-acceptance. As a result, Freud shunned Adler. Adler speaks back.

Rootless Survivors

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We gaze into our wave filled eyes, and the realization dawns, muted but firm, it is us, only us, against the ebbing world.

A Conversation With a Poet: Verde Mar

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From the heart of the Sonoran Desert emerges the voice of Verde Mar, a poet whose spirit defines time.

Groupthink and the Paranoid Ghost in the Machine

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Paranoia is a severe psychological state marked by irrational fears and hypervigilance. It can distort one’s reality and spread within communities, especially online, where echo chambers amplify these fears.

Echo Chamber of the Mind: Understanding Shared Psychosis

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Exploring shared psychosis, a phenomenon where delusional beliefs spread within close relationships, often leading to horrific outcomes. Using historical and contemporary examples, it illustrates how emotional vulnerability and isolation can amplify irrational beliefs. The post advocates for critical thinking, diverse relationships, and professional support to combat such shared delusions.

Warriors of Loyalty: Choosing Your Tribe Wisely

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I rise with unwavering certainty, surrounded by a tight-knit group of warriors. Trust is sacred, forged through loyalty. Choose wisely who walks beside you as you ascend.

The Way of the Silent Storm

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Decisions like these are not rushed. Every movement, every possibility, is turned over like sacred soil; examined, held, studied again. This is the art of patience disguised as stillness.

A Conversation With a Poet: Eve Sánchez

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Eve Sanchez, an independent poet and devoted mother, explores the many nuances of love through her writing. She beautifully reminds us that poetry transcends barriers, belonging to every language, and invites all voices to find expression within its timeless, universal strands.