Deconstruction as Differentiation and Individuation

About this episode

In this episode, Ann Yeong explores deconstruction through the lens of differentiation and individuation, reflecting on her faith journey and relationships.

Episode 167 In this episode, I'm exploring deconstruction through the lens of differentiation and individuation—two psychological concepts that have profoundly shaped my faith journey. For years, I related to Catholicism the way I related to my family of origin—with enmeshment, not healthy boundaries. I believed that closeness meant having no division, that love meant disappearing into the other. I carried this into my relationship with God, believing I had to disappear into Him rather than b...

People in this episode

Host: Ann Yeong

Topics covered

• deconstruction
• differentiation
• individuation
• faith journey
• psychological concepts
• boundaries
• relationship with God

Keywords

• deconstruction
• differentiation
• individuation
• Catholicism
• faith
• psychology
• boundaries
• relationship with God

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Catholicism

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