Abstract
The results of the theoretical analysis of the categories of «intrapersonal conflict» and «harmony of the individual» are presented in the article. It is attempted to reveal the relationship of mechanism of IPC and psychosomatic disorders. The protective mechanisms and their role in shaping of psychological health are characterized. A brief review of researches according to the concept of inner harmony as an adaptive mechanism for mental health is presented. The behavior strategies and nature of neurosis by K. Horney are disclosed. According to the theory of neurosis the understanding of the nature of intrapersonal conflicts is essential for mental health, in particular K. Horney saw the way to the harmony of personality by the movement to self-realization. It is found that to solve intrapersonal conflicts it is expected to apply the basic principles and methods, which, can be used in different situations given according to the individual specifics.
Solving interpersonal conflicts involves the application of basic principles and methods that are considering individual specifics can be used in different situations. These include: adequate assessment of the situation and the desire to identify the contradictions that have provided the cause of the conflict and caused anxiety, fear or anger; awareness of the existential meaning of the conflict, analysis of importance degree, evaluation of place and role in terms of consequences; localization of conflict causes, identify its substance; analysis of the causes of intrapersonal conflicts; the use of physical exercise, creative classes; feeling of muscle tense and then relaxing session of an individual; changing conditions and / or style of work if intrapersonal conflict occurs persistent because of unfavorable conditions of work; exploration the possibility of reducing the level of claims if skills and capabilities do not meet the aspirations and interests; testing the ability to forgive not only others, but oneself; increase the level of confidence; be able to identify priority needs and motives and focus to perform them firstly.
Іntrapersonal conflict, naturally is peculiar to internal structure of personality. Contradictions and struggle between different aspirations are inherit to personalities. Usually this struggle is within the rules and not violate the harmony of the individual. Harmonious personality is not a person that knows no internal struggle. But sometimes this fight becomes a priority that determines human behavior and the entire way of life.
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