True or false: Winnicott’s notions of self

What is a ‘true’ and ‘false’ self? It’s often said that to be truly happy we should align to our ‘authentic’ self, and be ‘true to ourselves’. It sounds like good advice – but how do we know who or what is our true self? And how do we connect to that genuine version of … Continue reading True or false: Winnicott’s notions of self