Today’s episode challenges the common misconception that gestalt language processing is merely a developmental phase for children to overcome. The author of the source article, Dr. Jaime Hoerricks, argues that this cognitive style is a lifelong orientation that does not vanish with maturity but instead continually adapts as an individual grows. Rather than being a temporary delay, it represents a persistent way of making meaning that evolves during major life transitions such as adolescence, menopause, and the aging process. By centring the adult experience, Dr. Hoerricks rejects traditional milestones that frame non-analytic thinkers as unfinished or stalled. Ultimately, she advocates for a shift in perspective that views this processing style as a dynamic, permanent identity rather than a childhood obstacle.
Here’s the link to the source article: https://open.substack.com/pub/autside/p/after-the-stages-end-gestalt-processing
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