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- A heart warming story - by Submitted on May 13, 2011 from Teresa JoyceI would also like to share this story with you. Whilst emailing talk shows I sent an email to a particular lady host. It was strange as it took me some time to find her email address, but something told me to keep looking. Once found I emailed her. Within ten minutes I received an urgent reply, ...
Views: 1456 - The News is Too Bad for Children to Watch on TV - by Submitted on May 10, 2011 from Vincent TreacyThe early evening TV used to have a watershed called the Kiddies Truce on BBC TV. Children were expected to go to bed a lot earlier. Those days will never come back but there are serious issues to discuss about the subject material to which children are now being exposed from an early ...
Views: 1770 - Psychoanalytical history of a violent child - by Submitted on May 12, 2011 from Pradnya AjinkyaPsychoanalytical history of a violent child By Dr. Pradnya Ajinkya MS Counselling, PhD, P.G. Journalism This psychohistorical approach to the life of Ms. Sanjukta Sen, using the psychological theories of Eric Erikson, Jean Piaget, Mead, Albert, to explain some of the factors behind the ...
Views: 2011 - Lighten Up! - by Submitted on May 07, 2011 from Vincent TreacyI have long believed in the power of the human mind to make the human body feel better and more relaxed. Very often in my radio broadcasting I have felt there was an overload in serious news. One guest on a podcast interview, Jim Bouchard, even said he believed that too much attention to the ...
Views: 1574 - Reprogram the Subconscious Mind: Can It Be Done? - by Submitted on May 10, 2011 from Greg FrostCan we reprogram the subconscious mind? Many people think that the subconscious mind can not be reprogrammed but studies have proven this idea to be untrue. The first thing to address regarding the subconscious mind is the fact that when man was born, the subconscious mind was empty like a brand ...
Views: 972 - The Conscious And Subconscious Mind Must Harmonize - by Submitted on May 10, 2011 from Greg FrostThe conscious and the subconscious mind must harmonize in order for our life to exist. In the 1950's, there was a line in a popular song which very effectively illustrated this concept— 'you can't have one without the other'. For example, when we see any object such as a 'table', the ...
Views: 1553 - Carl Jung’s Psychology and New Conclusions - by Submitted on May 07, 2011 from Christina SponiasThe meaning of the dream messages is always protective. We need protection because we are under-developed primates. We have a very tiny human conscience, which is one-sided and needs development. The biggest part of our brain is totally absurd because it belongs to our primitive conscience, the ...
Views: 1882 - Overcoming Addiction Through Subconscious Learning - by Submitted on May 10, 2011 from Greg FrostEveryone finds themselves addicted in some habit; the results of these addictions may be very embarrassing and hard to break loose from. Most addictions are drug related however in definition addiction can cover unpleasant habits exhibits in every area of human activities. The word addiction is ...
Views: 1078 - An understanding towards Schizophrenia in Psychotherapy - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2013 from John DonlonSchizophrenia and Psychotherapy Harry Stack Sullivan, who wrote The Interpersonal Theory of Psychiatry, became famous for his ability to enter into healing relationships with those suffering from schizophrenic and psychotic experiences. One of his contemporaries, Frieda Fromm-Reichmann, ...
Views: 1454 - The Power Of Subconscious Mind - by Submitted on May 10, 2011 from Greg FrostThe power of subconscious mind is amazing. By understanding the strength of inner mind, people can change their aspects of life that they are unhappy with. Subconscious mind covers the almost entire portion of mind around 88%. If people get to know the way to control this subconscious mind ...
Views: 814 - Subconscious Reprogramming – It Can Speed-up The Pace Of Your Growth - by Submitted on May 10, 2011 from Greg FrostSubliminal messages have the power to reprogram the subconscious mind and alter your whole outlook towards your life. If a person is over weight, lack confidence, or falls behind in carrying a high self esteem; subconscious reprogramming of mind can do wonders for the person. Subconscious ...
Views: 714 - The Power of Dream Translation – Understanding The Meaning of Dreams - by Submitted on May 07, 2011 from Christina SponiasThe real importance of the meaning of dreams was discovered thanks to my work, after continuing the research of the psychiatrist Carl Jung. I could discover so much because our dreams are produced by the wise unconscious mind that has a divine origin. There is another dimension in the meaning of ...
Views: 1052 - Conversational Hypnosis: The Importance of Signal Recognition Systems in Hypnosis Technique. - by Submitted on May 07, 2011 from Ian DavisWhen you use conversational hypnosis it is vital that you recognize subconscious or 'unconscious' signals that indicate your subjects frame of mind or 'state.' In particular you need to pay particular attention to the signs of 'open trance.' The open trance is essential if your suggestions are ...
Views: 1635(1 vote) - When in Session With a Psychologist - by Submitted on May 03, 2011 from Son StallworthA look at the various techniques and processes used by psychologists We can become mentally unwrapped or injured in much the same way that we can become physically wounded. The stigma of seeking professional counsel has all but faded away; in today’s world, it seems like nearly everyone has a ...
Views: 572 - Reprogramming The Subconscious Mind For A More Enriching life - by Submitted on May 06, 2011 from Greg FrostHow does reprogramming the subconscious mind help anyone? What's the subconscious mind anyway? The word subconscious is used in numerous dissimilar contexts. It has no exact or clear-cut meaning. This to a great extent limits its implication as a meaning-bearing idea. Take for example, riding a ...
Views: 982 - Our Conscious and Subconscious Mind - by Submitted on May 06, 2011 from Greg FrostHave you tried to change a bad habit, or try to motivate yourself, only to find out something deep inside your mind resisting? A basic law of the mind is working here: whenever the conscious and subconscious mind is at odds, your subconscious usually wins. This is the law of conflict. ...
Views: 642 - Commanding The Subconscious Mind - by Submitted on May 06, 2011 from Greg FrostAt the start of the last century, some people have already recognized the duality of our mind. The part which we always use was dubbed the conscious mind. The part erroneously thought of as a lesser part of human consciousness was called the subconscious mind. As technology progresses onward, ...
Views: 3055 - I Think I Can't, I Think I Don't, I Think I Won't - by Submitted on May 03, 2011 from Rebecca FeinDoes this sound like you? I don't think I can have abundance in my life! I Think I can't make this work! I think I don't deserve to win with lotto! I think I won't get this job interview! If any of this sounded like you, you're not alone! I have a lot of clients ...
Views: 1050 - MATERIALISM DEVOID OF ETHICS BREEDS OUR DOWNFALL - by Submitted on May 11, 2011 from Yuga Rishi Shriram SharmaIf you want to build a huge building somewhere a huge crater has to be dug up. Mud, stone, bricks etc are unearthed by digging the ground. At one place we build our house and elsewhere a crater is dug. On witnessing the number of poor, illiterate, sorrowful, diseased, and backward people in the ...
Views: 1242 - Do You Ever Feel Like Crying? Self-Compassion and Planetary Healing - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2011 from Kimberly SchneiderLast week I had a strange phone encounter. I was talking to a customer service representative for a company I shan’t name, due to a saga I somehow manifested involving long waits, being ported from person to person to person (none of whom was empowered to do anything about my situation) and ...
Views: 1886 - Human Behavior – Learn Why Konrad Lorenz Was a Genius - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2011 from Christina SponiasI will be forever grateful to the extraordinary German behaviorist and biologist Konrad Lorenz. After Carl Jung, who taught me the meaning of dreams and saved me from neurosis and a prominent schizophrenia, Konrad Lorenz is my second savior and big hero. His detailed research, his ...
Views: 1496 - HAVE TANGIBLE PROOF AND MODERN SCIENCE TRULY MADE US HAPPY? - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2011 from Yuga Rishi Shriram SharmaWith changing times modern science with its logic convinces laymen about its benefits hence in its place why accept austerities, self control, spirituality etc which from the standpoint of spirituality, theism and righteousness maybe praiseworthy yet when tested for immediate benefits they fail ...
Views: 911 - The Different Types And Symptoms Of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2011 from Steven QaresmaInception of OCD typically takes place during teenage years or young adult and children at times have symptoms similar to OCD but not necessarily so. It is important to note that OCD in children usually change and consequently a child with OCD symptoms will not automatically have OCD as an ...
Views: 1698 - Why Is Metaphor Always In The News Recently? - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2011 from Jeremiah ReyesLife is war. What does this metaphor remind you of? Do certain pictures come to your mind? Does it let you feel certain emotions? Is it an encouraging or discouraging metaphor? It seems that metaphors are not just about words but also concern the way we experience the world, and the way we ...
Views: 1539 - The Law of Abundance - What Is It - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2011 from Burt GoldmanSimply put, the law of abundance states that whatever a person thinks about or talks about comes to fruition. The history behind this comes from both philosophy and science in Plato’s time, and the thought was that an attractive force would be drawn to another attractive force. A good way to ...
Views: 1334(2 votes) - Should You Trust Dream Messages and Their Warnings? - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2011 from Christina SponiasYou may prefer to see dreams giving you information about how to make money. However, first of all, the wise unconscious mind that produces your dreams will give you information about your mental health. If you lose your mind, money won’t give you back your conscience. After guaranteeing sound ...
Views: 1464 - The Neurological Basis for the Theory of Recovered Memory - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2011 from Neil BrickThis paper presents research showing the biological basis for the theory of recovered memory. I define recovered memory as the phenomenon of partially or fully losing part or a specific aspect of a memory, and then later recovering part or all of the memory into conscious awareness. This paper ...
Views: 1761(1 vote) - The Pros And Cons Of Black And White Thinkinig - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2011 from Ken FieldsBlack and white thinking is sometimes referred to as absolutist or dichotomous thinking. In this kind of thinking, something is all right, or all wrong, all good, or all bad. If you are not a total success, then you are a complete failure. There is no middle ground, regardless of situation or ...
Views: 6783(1 vote) - Getting stuck sometimes in a negative emotional state? - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2011 from Lars GimstedtLearn to release limiting emotions gracefully : The e-course RELEASE THE EMOTION. Emotions can limit you : Emotions fulfill an important function. Without emotions we would not be fully alive. They sometimes have a life of their own, and we are not always in control of them. This is ...
Views: 1907 - Getting stuck sometimes in negative thoughts? - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2011 from Lars GimstedtLearn to empower yourself by shifting your inner focus: The e-course MENTAL FRAMES. Our thoughts govern our inner state For the most time, we are not aware of our thought patterns - our thoughts just are there and we seldom reflect on how they affect us, emotionally and ...
Views: 1365 - Have you tried everything for your stuttering, and nothing worked? - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2011 from Lars GimstedtI re-programmed my sub-conscious mind and I now speak completely fluently. Speech Block For a stutterer, certain situations can be extremely stressful: you come to an office, enter into the reception and a beautiful woman walks up to you, greets you and asks you to feel welcome. And ...
Views: 2316 - Subpersonalities, as described in Psychosynthesis - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2011 from Lars GimstedtFrom the very beginning of our life we encounter problems that we try to find solutions to. Even a new-born baby needs to do this, for example in order to establish contact with key persons so that the baby´s basic needs can be met. The surrounding, the situations and one´s basic personality ...
Views: 3569 - Dream Interpretation – Can You Translate Dreams Without Keeping a Dream Journal? - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2011 from Christina SponiasYou can translate dreams without keeping a dream journal when you master the dream language. However, in the beginning you must write down all your dreams so that you may remember all their details, and so that you may compare one dream to another. The same happens when you are studying a ...
Views: 1466 - Dream Analysis – Understanding Dreams and Their Psychological Importance - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2011 from Christina SponiasYour dreams reflect your psychological problems, and your daily problems. They show you pictures of the functioning of your psyche. They explain why your behavior is influenced by psychological factors. They also give you information about your reality and the world you live in. The ...
Views: 1462 - Childhood Bipolar Disorder: Is It a Psychiatric Fraud? - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2012 from Michael LocklearIn 2009, Dr. Joseph Biederman, a leading Harvard child psychiatrist, told drug maker Johnson & Johnson that predetermined studies of its medicines for children would generate profitable results for the company. Dr. Biederman laid out the plans for testing Johnson & Johnson’s drugs in a slideshow ...
Views: 4467(1 vote) - The Top 7 Dangerous Psychiatric Drugs - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2012 from Michael LocklearDangerous Psychiatric Drugs Your Doctor Recommends Since the first SSRI antidepressant was released in 1988, over 200 lawsuits have been brought against the major SSRI makers, including AstraZeneca, Pfizer, GlaxoSmithKline, and Eli Lilly. For the most part the lawsuits have been in response ...
Views: 8368(1 vote) - Psychiatric Fraud: Are Psychiatrists Making Up Disorders to Sell Drugs? - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2012 from Michael LocklearSales of psychiatric drugs are big business. Worldwide sales of antidepressants, stimulants, anti-anxiety and anti-psychotic drugs top $82 billion a year and fuel the $330 billion psychiatric industry. Psychiatrists continue to label millions of Americans with “mental illnesses” and to ...
Views: 2195 - Antidepressants and Suicide: Depression Does Not Have to Be Terminal - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2012 from Michael LocklearResearch and clinical observations over the past 40 years have found that psychotropic drugs produce suicidal thoughts, suicide attempts and possibly suicide in a small portion of depressed patients. The FDA has ordered Black Box Warnings on all antidepressant medications, warning that they may ...
Views: 1136 - Why Do Some People Suffer So Much in Their Lives? Explanations Given By Jung’s Psychological Types - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2011 from Christina SponiasThere are people who suffer very much in their lives, while other people suffer only sometimes. The explanation for this phenomenon is given by Carl Jung’s psychological types. Jung discovered that each person inherits a predetermined psychological type that shapes their personality. Each ...
Views: 3822(1 vote) - ANTI SPAM PSYCHOLOGY - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2011 from Mikel MartinezANTI SPAM PSYCHOLOGY SPAM Spam is junk mail we receive on our computers. It is usually mail we have no interest in receiving. By opening it, we waste time we could be spending on something else. Also, the same spam is often sent to us repeatedly. We become annoyed and feel that our ...
Views: 3328(2 votes) - Double Depression: You can overcome it - by Submitted on Apr 11, 2011 from David PollakYou’re about to learn about a controversial topic known as double depression. It’s controversial because some suggest it doesn’t even exist. We’ll look at symptoms, how it differs from major depression and chronic mild depression, key features of double depression and how to have better outcomes ...
Views: 3432 - Burn Scented Candles To Alter Your Mood - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2011 from Brian LaShureIt is well known that the sense of smell is the strongest sense related to memory; especially long term memory. All it takes is a smell of something from your childhood - say, the scent of an old rug - and you are instantly transported back to where that smell was significant. Because of this, ...
Views: 2821 - Brain Training To Improve All Aspects Of Your Mind - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2011 from Kadra AdamsBrain training is a general term which refers to any strategy which can help improve the performance of your mind. Generally, there are written exercises, mental techniques and physical or behavioral components involved in any effective program. Below, we aim to share some of the key methods you ...
Views: 2043 - Carl Jung’s Psychology – Understanding Strange Thoughts and Reactions - by Submitted on Apr 07, 2011 from Christina SponiasCarl Jung was my doctor. I read all his books many times until I would completely understand everything he had written. I precisely studied his psychology and his method of dream interpretation because I has depressed, neurotic, and I had suicidal thoughts. My case was serious. I was ...
Views: 1558 - Stress Prevention - Using your Experience of Anxiety to reduce future symptoms - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2011 from Sara DenningUsing your Experience of Anxiety to reduce future symptoms Overview: As you are experiencing stress at lower levels (see Stress scale) you can use current symptoms to create behavioral change. Understanding the original confusion behind your stress response is a key to creating better ...
Views: 748(1 vote) - The Secret Language of Scents: How You Are Influenced by The Smells All Around You - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2011 from Donya FahmyMost people are totally unaware of the impact that smells can have on their mood, ability to learn, stamina, perception of themselves and others, and ultimately, their behavior and motivation. In fact, when given a choice between losing a big toe or their sense of smell, people are far more ...
Views: 2573(3 votes) - Birds of a Feather - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2011 from Gerald Henthorn“Birds of a feather flock together.” This old adage has a lot of truth in it. You are an average of the 5 to 10 people with whom you associate the most. Your bank accounts are about the same. Your homes look a lot alike. You use the same words. Your dreams and aspirations run parallel to each ...
Views: 1291(3 votes) - Determination and Study of Psyche in the Human organism. The Foundations of new Psychology - by Submitted on Mar 30, 2011 from Shukran DadayevDetermination and Study of Psyche in the human organism has become a scientific necessity. Psyche is a complex fundamental problem of mankind, which has an old history. The research of Psyche has always been complex problem for sciences system. However approaching with doubt to existence and ...
Views: 1382 - You Can Be As Happy As You Want to Be - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2011 from Tony DosanjhMost people have heard Bobby McFerrin's song: "Don't Worry, Be Happy. The tune alone is relaxing and these simple words really do hold the key to being happy. Worry stresses us and can make us very un-happy. Happiness is Good for Your Health Many studies have shown that happiness is good ...
Views: 700 - The Key Effects of Low Self-Esteem - by Submitted on Mar 25, 2011 from Eduard EzeanuLow self-esteem is a psychological condition that influences all sides of a person’s life: their career, relationships, health, sex life and social life. The vast majority of its consequences are ugly. When a person has low self-esteem, it means they’re making an unwarrantedly negative ...
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