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character typology
Dependent/Endearing (Oral)
psychospiritual approaches

definition

character typology of Reich and Lowen:
DEPENDENT/ENDEARING (ORAL):

etiology: Child repeatedly experiences lack of support or nourishment. Example: Mother underfeeds, away at work, attending to other children; or overdisciplining mother who "just lets the baby cry".

characteristics: Seeks nourishment but can't take it in; tendency toward depression and dependency, wants attention; dim view of future, often tired.

physical appearance: Collapsed, slumps, languid movements, no energy; little body hair, small hands and feet; voice weak, sad, and childlike; shallow breathing.

strengths: Tuned in to other's needs, easy to trust and talk to, affectionate and expresses feelings (except anger), good at helping professions.

life orientation: "I can need if I am not independent." Remains dependent.
(Wambach and Daggett)

see:
character typology of Reich and Lowen: Introduction
body reveals: the spirit
exploratory or investigative?
process paradigm
Reichian therapy
subjective inquiry approach
the shadow and physical symptoms


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