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Online therapy offers great benefits.Life in the time of Covid-19 - by Therapion- When Narcissistic Behavior Becomes Narcissistic Personality Disorder - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2013 from nancy traversIn Greek mythology, Narcissus was renowned for his beauty and was so proud that he scorned those who loved him. Instead, he fell in love with his own reflection in a pool of water, and could not leave the image of himself. Finally, he died, unable to tear himself away. His fixation with himself ...
Views: 837(1 vote) - Lost days - by Submitted on Mar 03, 2013 from Teresa JoyceIf you have ever been abused we all have them. Days that we either choose to push back into the recess of our mind, or we have completely lost all memory of them. To this very day I still recognize this trait within me. In truth the only difference is that I no longer feel the need to revisit ...
Views: 1388(1 vote) - Dear Dr. Romance: My wife has been unhappy with me for years. - by Submitted on Feb 28, 2013 from Tina TessinaDear Dr. Romance: I came across your name in an article on Yahoo titled "More Couples Sleeping Apart: Is ThisHealthy?". I am a thirtysomething man living on the West Coast. My wife and I have been together for ten years, married for six. We have three small children, and my ...
Views: 1983(2 votes) - Making Sense of Emotional Intelligence - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2013 from Anne Dranitsaris and Heather Dranitsaris-HilliardMany of us have been conditioned to control, ignore or dismiss our emotions rather than use them as a source of valuable information. This leads to what is known as “bucket dumping”. We accumulate our feeling responses inside of us and when full, we dump it on whatever situation or person that ...
Views: 2685(1 vote) - How is Your Emotional Intelligence - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2013 from Anne Dranitsaris and Heather Dranitsaris-HilliardWe believe that through focusing on their personal development, people can learn to handle emotions intelligently, and in doing so increase their ability to succeed in personal and professional relationships. Emotional self-awareness is the core of emotional intelligence. Knowing one's emotional ...
Views: 1966(1 vote) - Alcoholism - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2013 from nancy traversThe most severe form of problem drinking is alcoholism. This goes beyond alcohol abuse—alcoholics physically depend on alcohol to function. Without it, your body responds with withdrawal symptoms like the shakes, depression, nausea, irritability, sweating, anxiety. These are serious danger signs ...
Views: 1045 - What to Ask Teen Treatment Centers/Specialists When Making a Decision? - by Submitted on Feb 07, 2013 from Kevin SmithTeen addicts need to be treated differently because of their age and physical attributes. They deal with different issues in life and have different reasons to resort to alcohol. Teen treatment programs, mostly, focus on addressing their academic issues, family troubles and love relationship ...
Views: 857 - How To Prepare For Alcohol Treatment - by Submitted on Feb 07, 2013 from Gareth CarterWhether it’s a job interview, an examination or even sport, for most things in life, the key component to doing well is preparation and when it comes to alcohol treatment, it’s no different. If you or a loved one is addicted to alcohol and have just decided that getting professional help is ...
Views: 1667(3 votes) - Are You a High Functioning Drug Addict or Alcoholic? - by Submitted on Feb 06, 2013 from Gareth CarterIf you think that addiction only happens to teenagers, the unemployed or simply to people different from yourself, perhaps people that are less intelligent, less fortunate or less wealthy - think again. What if I told you that addiction can and does happen to top business executives, doctors, ...
Views: 2289(2 votes) - Geriatric Care Manager (GCM): A Professional That Caregivers Should Know About - by Submitted on Jan 22, 2013 from Nancy SteinOld age isn’t for sissies. Or for their caregivers, who often juggle full-time jobs, families of their own and other responsibilities. Taking care of an elderly loved one can be an overwhelming, challenging, emotionally draining "job." And, yes, sometimes it does take a village. We’ve found ...
Views: 1761 - Feelings Aren't Facts - Emotional Reasoning - by Submitted on Jan 16, 2013 from Anne Dranitsaris and Heather Dranitsaris-HilliardIdentifying our automatic thinking usually changes the way we feel and puts us in a much more empowered position to make wise and meaningful decisions. Learning to observe your thoughts gives you the opportunity to recognize the emotional responses you are creating with your interpretation of ...
Views: 10289(1 vote) - Take Greater Control of Your Mental Health - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2013 from Anne Dranitsaris and Heather Dranitsaris-HilliardThe Striving Styles Personality System shows how we can take greater control of our mental health. Mental health was originally defined as the absence of mental illness. The World Health Organization defines mental health as "a state of well-being in which the individual realizes his or her own ...
Views: 1967 - The Benefits of Therapy for Handling Stress - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2013 from Joe TherapistStress is the body’s reaction to any change in life that requires a physical, mental, or emotional response or adjustment. Stress is a normal part of life. You can become stressed by any situation, thought or conversation that causes you to feel angry, anxious, frustrated, or even nervous. ...
Views: 1136(2 votes) - Psychologist, Spiritual Counselor, or Life Coach – What is the Difference? - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2013 from Joe TherapistMany people need help and guidance at certain points during their lives. Humans often struggle with difficult decisions. Many times, we reach a proverbial crossroads in our lives and are unsure which path to take. Sometimes, these decisions are accompanied by stress, struggle and emotional ...
Views: 3475(1 vote) - Are Psychologists Equipped to Help Clients Deal with Spiritual Concerns? - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2013 from Joe TherapistSome individuals are deeply spiritual. Their religion and spirituality are at the forefront of everything that they think, say and do. For others, their religious beliefs are a secondary concern. While they consider themselves to be spiritual, they tend to focus more on their immediate physical ...
Views: 1192 - The Spirit of the Holidays - Performer Holiday Style - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2013 from Anne Dranitsaris and Heather Dranitsaris-HilliardI don’t think any of the Striving Styles embrace the spirit of the holidays more than the Performer. Everything from the enjoyment of shopping to organizing and attending social events brings them an opportunity to get their need for recognition met. They are truly energized by making the ...
Views: 1189 - The Instincts of Life & Death - by Submitted on Dec 26, 2012 from John AllanThe Instincts of Life and Death Eros, said Freud, is one of our basic instincts. From the ancient Greek, Eros refers to the God of Love, which we might see as creation. You can read about it here: (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eros). The multitudinous number of all human instincts, might be ...
Views: 1923(1 vote) - The Reluctant Participant - Part Two - by Submitted on Dec 24, 2012 from Anne Dranitsaris and Heather Dranitsaris-HilliardOur thoughts about the future frequently cause emotions that get in the way of enjoying, appreciating, or participating in the present. Start listening to what people are already saying about the holidays. You hear things like “I am so stressed out about the holidays. I have so much to do.” “I ...
Views: 1630 - The Reluctant Participant - The Intellectual's Holiday Style - by Submitted on Dec 22, 2012 from Anne Dranitsaris and Heather Dranitsaris-HilliardTheory best comes alive with examples of people demonstrating behaviours and today I have a sample of the Holiday Survival Style of the Intellectual that typifies the behaviour of these people. The social expectations of the holidays cause the Intellectual no end of challenge. Generally ...
Views: 1465 - Christmas & Depression - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2012 from John AllanChristmas and depression Christmas is a time of the year, when depression is likely to occur. Some authorities report that the rate of suicide is highest around this time of the year. So why would this be, when Christmas is supposed to be such a wonderful time? When we gain an ...
Views: 1703(1 vote) - The Holiday Time and the Dynamics of Distance - by Submitted on Dec 13, 2012 from Susan Schwartz, Ph.D.The holidays are reminders that we want closeness yet unconsciously set up emotional walls of distance. This may sound strange and paradoxical as the holidays are supposed to represent remembrance and thoughtfulness, love and care. They also bring up all the early needs that went unmet ...
Views: 984 - hypnotherapy and how it will transform your life - by Submitted on Dec 13, 2012 from Adrian KowallWhat is hypnotherapy and why is it important? Hypnosis is a naturally occurring state of mind that people dip in and out of every day. It is simply a focused state of attention in which one chooses to ignore external stimuli and concentrate on the issue at hand, much like when reading an ...
Views: 1226 - Anxiety and Depression - Healing From Shame & Cultural Stigmas - by Submitted on Dec 05, 2012 from Trudy-Ann EwanAccording to the National Institutes of Mental Health (NIMH) one in four women will experience severe depression at some point in life. 1 in 4! That’s a very high statistic. The world population stands at around 7,021,836,029 and 49.75% of that number are females. That means a little less than ...
Views: 1460(1 vote) - Inner Serenity Through Reflections on Esoteric Pointers - by Submitted on Nov 29, 2012 from Gopalakrishnan ChandrasekaranInner serenity is a matter of slow growth, as all issues of greatness happen to be. Patient and consistent reflections on the esoteric matters of life can bring about that serenity. The ensuing confidence helps us lead a well-ordered and useful life. Life on this planet is hard. So people ...
Views: 1545(2 votes) - Psychosomatic Symptoms and Body Syndromes: What Your Body is Trying to Tell You - by Submitted on Nov 21, 2012 from Tania ManczarekPsychosomatic symptom is a term used to describe a physical symptom in the body that arises from a purely psychological or emotional cause. Some common psychosomatic symptoms include headaches, sleep problems, extreme fatigue, stomach problems as well as a variety of unexplained pains in the ...
Views: 4492 - Addicted To Our Thoughts? - by Submitted on Nov 21, 2012 from Tania ManczarekWe are all aware of drug addictions, alcohol addictions, gambling addictions, etc., but most people never think about another very powerful and lesser known addiction—which is to our thoughts. I am not referring to Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, which is a clinically diagnosable disorder ...
Views: 1356 - Obtaining The Most Suitable Fort Lauderdale Counseling Service For Your Needs - by Submitted on Nov 16, 2012 from Williams BistlineLife is definitely full of challenges. Many of these could possibly be good for you, assisting you to dig deep within yourself to find an inner strength that lets you overcome difficulty and adversity. A few challenges come from within while others can be seen in your environment, your ...
Views: 1079 - The Evolution of Alcohol Abuse Counseling - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2012 from Vonda KingThe alcohol addiction counseling that is available today is much further advanced than the primitive approach used previously for treating alcohol addiction. Alcohol addiction has existed for many years and is widely known as "alcoholism". Drinking, occasional overindulgence and getting a ...
Views: 1786(1 vote) - Therapists can develop your family relations better - by Submitted on Nov 06, 2012 from Thompson MercadoThe Boca Raton Therapist is indulged in the process of providing counselling to the people having problems with their marriage life and their relationships. Families are very important for all of us and now- a- days the psychotherapists are involved in focussing their practise on the families ...
Views: 722 - Empowerment - by Submitted on Nov 01, 2012 from Teresa JoyceWhen we think about this emotion more times than enough it’s the way we look at others. Empowerment is the person we see standing in front of us totally in control whilst showing us the way. This person surly has all of the answers; they speak with wisdom and fortitude. Where do they find the ...
Views: 1505(1 vote) - Quality Assurance and Management in Medical Record Review - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2012 from Steve RyderMedical record review is an important process that helps to form a clear evaluation of the various medical encounters with regard to medical malpractice and personal injury cases as well as other types of litigation. Medical review professionals have the expertise and knowledge to review all ...
Views: 3027(1 vote) - Using Subliminal Therapy To Invoke Self-Healing - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2012 from Greg FrostThere are different types of therapy, which can be handled by different kinds of healing procedures. When depressed, most people are unable to find solutions to their problems. For this reason, subliminal therapy has been counted as effective on those people, who sink deep into depression ...
Views: 1208(1 vote) - How Important Of Marriage Counseling - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2012 from Thompson Mercado* Introduction:- As the old saying goes, i.e. marriages are made in heaven and indeed it is true and visible with many families around the world. However, recently life style of many individuals has changed drastically and so have their preferences. It seems like marriage is no more a scared ...
Views: 730 - Soul Retrieval – Shamanism and Healing. - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2012 from Howard CharingThe recapitulation of life force is the body of work, which restores or recapitulates lost life force. Soul Retrieval is one of the most well-known and effective practices to this end. To understand how recapitulation practices work, we need to look at the multidimensional nature of reality ...
Views: 1853 - Belief Systems - by Submitted on Oct 24, 2012 from Robert Goulard. A belief system provides a core set of values on which we base everything we do, say, or believe in life. Everybody interprets life’s events differently. What’s traumatic to one person doesn’t necessarily traumatize others. Regardless, belief systems can be empowering or disabling. They ...
Views: 1039 - Music Therapy is a Good Help for Depression - by Submitted on Oct 17, 2012 from Ultra SeoIf you have tried everything but still wondering how to get rid of your depressive thoughts, mood, behaviour, attitude, then here is some help for you. As a remedy for mental relief from depression or help for depression, try music therapy. This will stimulate your brain cells, elevate your mood ...
Views: 1113 - What I Need To Do When My Marriage In Crisis? - by Submitted on Dec 13, 2012 from Olivia PeterYou most likely never thought it might happen to you, but suddenly you find your marriage in crisis. You and your spouse are fighting a lot, or one in every of you has been unfaithful, or maybe you have got just simply grown distant over the years. Regardless of the explanation, you will be ...
Views: 1362(1 vote) - How To Get Online Marriage Counseling for free? - by Submitted on Dec 13, 2012 from Olivia PeterWhen cash is tight, several couples who are experiencing marital issues might desperately seek different ways to induce “skilled” help, like online marriage counseling. Free of charge is very appealing, but there are a number of things that should be taken into consideration before looking ...
Views: 1509(1 vote) - What is there to Treat? - by Submitted on Oct 12, 2012 from Estelle GoldsteinI enjoy having friends, like just about everyone does. But that’s not why I’m in this business. When a patient needs help, I will do my best for them every single time. And if a few colleagues get bruised egos along the way, so be it. She was a 53-year-old woman, but I don’t think she even ...
Views: 928 - Why You Should Take Marriage Counseling? - by Submitted on Nov 24, 2012 from Olivia PeterMany couples reach a point in their marriage once they feel they are at an impasse. They will have tried to overcome a serious problem or crisis on their own, and realized over time that perhaps obtaining counseling for marriage problems they're experiencing may be a better approach. And while ...
Views: 1290 - SPIRIT MESSAGES, MEDIUM AND ONLINE PSYCHIC READING - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2012 from Ariel LinfordSpirit Messages are channeled messages, inspired messages, dream messages, automatic writing messages, spirit guide messages, messages from the beyond, or what we simply call, 'Spirit Messages'. Channeled messages are the specific thoughts, feelings, recommendations and advice from 'Spirit', ...
Views: 3176 - Get Natural Health Advice and Get Into Shape Naturally - by Submitted on Oct 03, 2012 from John DecostraOur lifestyle and food habits largely contribute to the condition of our health. Many families today have such hectic lifestyles that most of their meals comprise of unhealthy fast food which are loaded with calories. Fast food and junk foods do not offer any health benefits; they will only ...
Views: 963 - Stuck In Our Emotions - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2012 from Veronica BurgessBeside every case of stuck feelings, lies a sad little story. Recently, I’ve come across articles that discussed ways to prevent negative thinking “permanently.” The writer would go on to discuss how an individual can eliminate/extract/delete negative memories permanently. And as a result, they ...
Views: 1594(1 vote) - So Why Did She Stay? - by Submitted on Sep 25, 2012 from Shelle Rose Charvet“The first time anything violent happened my husband broke my nose and kicked me in the shins. We had been having dinner at a friend’s place and he had been drinking heavily all night. At midnight, after many attempts to get my husband to leave with me, I finally gave up, picked up our ...
Views: 1244 - Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to Battle Personality Disorders - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2012 from Deepak DablaIf you are battling depression or personality disorders or are worried about your dear ones who are victims of such conditions, then Cognitive Behavioural therapy is the right solution. It ensures effective solution for your well being and is ideal to deal with various disorders related to ...
Views: 1219 - Attachment Issues In Couples therapy - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2012 from Roni Weisberg-RossI have always enjoyed therapy with couples. It is stimulating, interactive work and can create dramatic change quickly. By strengthening a couples' communication pattern, you not only help them to improve their relationship, but help them to learn more about themselves and what drives their ...
Views: 2229 - Holistic Stress Management - by Submitted on Sep 12, 2012 from Mitzi WoodHOLISTIC STRESS MANAGEMENT There are times in our lives when nothing works. When you feel that no matter what you do, things will never get better. That your life can not possibly change. When you have these feelings there are some things you can do to overcome them. Here is a list of ...
Views: 1531 - Imagination, Fantasy, and Play: Personal Growth is Just Some Fun Away - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2012 from Cindy HayenImagination, fantasy, and play. Three concepts that naturally belong together. As children, they were a part of our lives in a very real way. As we get older, we tend to leave play behind to a large extent. Our society dictates that responsible adults focus more on the business of acquisition ...
Views: 1532(1 vote) - Our anxious mind - How anxiety turns into addiction - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2013 from Akira OlsenAnxiety is a common complaint among people of all ages. The sources of their anxieties varies with each person. Some are anxious about everything, while others are anxious about a specific, narrow life issue such as job and money. Anxiety is generally not negative as long as (1) it’s mild and; ...
Views: 1932(2 votes) - Five sure-fire signs you need couple counselling… - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2012 from Gary DirenfeldFive sure-fire signs you need couple counseling… Your relationship has been unsatisfying for some time. You’ve been toying with the idea of getting help, but just how do you know when you need to see a counselor? Here are five sure-fire signs: 1. No time together: Do you find yourself ...
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