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Online therapy offers great benefits.Life in the time of Covid-19 - by Therapion- FEAR - The Gift Its Good For - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2013 from Valery SatterwhiteFEAR - The Gift Its Good For We all know there is healthy rational fear. We protect ourselves from raging fires, stampeding bulls and any real threat to our existence. When the danger passes so does our fear. We shake it off as a duck shakes off water. And we move on. There's a ...
Views: 1518(1 vote) - Therapy: Is Your Therapist Keeping You Stuck? - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2015 from Oliver JR CooperWhen one is experiencing some kind of challenge, and this could be an inner challenge and/ or an outer challenge, it could cause them to reach out for support. This may mean that they go and buy a book or they might even go on a course. Another approach would be for them to find a coach, ...
Views: 1518 - 3-Steps To Asking Better Questions by Michael Harris, PhD - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2011 from Michael HarrisEveryone knows one of THOSE PEOPLE; someone whose language patterns are so negative that you wonder if anyone can help them out of their “self-imposed messes” that they have created. I get those too, not a lot of them, but occasionally. I have a client that for a while now; I’ve been ...
Views: 1517 - Make accurate hospital price comparisons with up to date hospital data - by Submitted on Oct 22, 2011 from Robert VadodraGone are the days when hospital price comparisons and benchmarking was optional but with the changes in legislation it has become a must for you (hospital service provider) to complete the requirements like these. Motivated by these demands we broke the ice in the year 1993, from when we ...
Views: 1517 - A Deeper Look at National Public Radio – Judging Others - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2011 from Joan ChamberlainThis NPR program was aired in November of 2010. I’d finished writing a “Deeper Look” movie review of “The Blind Side” last night. But, now it’s Sunday morning and I’m planting shrubs in my back yard. I’m hoping to turn my mud spot into a sea of green; it would feel so much better when ...
Views: 1516 - Testing The Abuser - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2008 from Sam VakninIt is clear that each abuser requires individual psychotherapy, tailored to his specific needs – on top of the usual group therapy and marital (or couple) therapy. At the very least, every offender should be required to undergo the following tests to provide a complete picture of his personality ...
Views: 1516 - The Conflicts Of Therapy - by Submitted on Mar 31, 2008 from Sam VakninDisclaimer Statistically, the majority of abuse victims are female and most abusers are male. Still, we should bear in mind that there are male victims and female offenders as well. Ideally, after a period of combined tutoring, talk therapy, and (anti-anxiety or antidepressant) medications, ...
Views: 1516 - Do You Need Therapy? - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2011 from Christina SponiasAre you depressed or afraid? Do you feel you are losing your mind? Is your life a terrible mess? Stop wondering if you need therapy or not. Of course you do. As a matter of fact, only because you are a human being you need therapy. You have inherited so much craziness into the biggest ...
Views: 1514 - How to Deal with Emotional Abuse - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2011 from Tara SpringettThe following case-study about how to deal with an emotional abuser demonstrates what can be achieved by practicing the simple self-help practice higher-consciousness healing as described in Tara’s book The Five-Minute Miracle. Heidi (42 years) is a highly educated woman who came to see me ...
Views: 1514 - Help for the Trauma of Abortion - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2011 from Tara SpringettThe following case-studies demonstrate what can be achieved in terms of help for the psychological effects of abortion by practicing the simple self-help method of higher-consciousness healing. Case study 1: Barbara (31 years) Barbara experienced strong and lasting guilt feelings about an ...
Views: 1513(1 vote) - Transference: Cleaning up the Past and Entering the Moment - by Submitted on Aug 03, 2012 from Lynda Klauby: Lynda Klau, Ph.D. Defining the Issue Faced with the deep uncertainty of our times, many of us desire not only to live better and more successful lives, but to find an expanded vision of who we are, through which we can fulfill our deepest potential and to contribute to the world. ...
Views: 1512(1 vote) - Regression Therapy - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2014 from Peter DennisIt is common in hypnotherapy to have a client tell you that he or she just feels stuck. They explain that they are not motivated to do anything, they don’t complete tasks, and they procrastinate all the time. When you ask what is causing this, they shrug and say they wish they knew. So, what ...
Views: 1510 - 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) - If You Want to Live Clean, Come Clean - by Submitted on May 08, 2011 from Andy Bernay-RomanHippocrates Health Institute, in West Palm Beach, Florida, stands for and teaches clean living in all areas of life, and that includes a wonderful and mysterious commodity: telling the truth. Which, being so basic, ought to be easy, but isn’t. It takes attentiveness and courage to be honest, ...
Views: 1509 - Video Game Addiction--Really? - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2011 from Lisa M. DuvallRecently, I spoke to a colleague about video games and he replied “yeah, my young son is addicted to video games and I don’t know what to do about it”. In my mind I thought, really? Your young son is addicted to a game that has parental controls that can be set in place to limit his game ...
Views: 1508 - 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: 1507(1 vote) - Cinema Therapy in Counseling and Psychotherapy - by Submitted on Oct 03, 2016 from Randi FredricksCinema therapy is a modern therapy technique where therapists use the films as a tool in therapy. Some therapists think that cinema therapy can have a positive influence on clients suffering from a wide variety of psychiatric disorders including anxiety disorders like PTSD and OCD, depression, ...
Views: 1506(1 vote) - Online Therapy – Finding a Dream Translator and Sound Mental Health - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2011 from Christina SponiasI know you are desperate, and you don’t trust anyone. You are lucky because my work is ready and you can immediately understand the meaning of your dreams. You will immediately verify the value of this information. Since you don’t know the dream language you need a professional dream ...
Views: 1506 - The Self Correcting Family - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2010 from Ken FieldsParents often bring their child (or children) to a counselor or therapist to help "fix" behavioral problems exhibited by the child. These behaviors could be some form of conduct or adjustment disorder, general disobedience, substance abuse, depression, anxiety, relationship issues or any number ...
Views: 1502(1 vote) - Why Letting Go Can Be SO Hard - by Submitted on Mar 31, 2017 from Angela AshIt seems that the quote of the day for this year has been, “Just get over it”, followed up closely with the looming question of, “Why can’t you just let it go?” As the entire world has watched marches, protests and general disruption in the psyche of American society, I think more people than ...
Views: 1502 - FR*EE Confidence Booster - by Submitted on Dec 30, 2009 from annie breathingspacetherapies.co.ukRELEASE SELF-LIMITING BELIEFS My New Year's Gift to You 100% of the people who book sessions with me are extremely competent people, most have responsible jobs or other responsible roles in life, yet the vast majority hold themselves back through negative thinking and limiting beliefs ...
Views: 1501(8 votes) - How Anger Helps Survivors of Child Sexual Abuse - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2015 from Tonya PrinceImagine it is your 18th birthday. A well-dressed stranger comes to your home. He has news for you. He tells you that you have inherited $550 million dollars payable upon your 18th birthday. Hey! That is today. You jump up and down. Cry, get excited. Dance. Think of everything ...
Views: 1501 - Mental Toughness - The labels we wear on the inside - by Submitted on Jan 17, 2011 from Phil PearlYou may often hear the phrase “you are what you eat” and clearly there is some truth in that; we are constantly reminded by the media and government to eat healthily. However, what we think is more important and in particular, that inner critical voice which we hear all day long. Our inner voice ...
Views: 1501(3 votes) - How to Treat Personality Disorder - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2011 from Danica SusanThe maladaptive way of thinking, relating and perceiving the world and other people is called personality disorder. For a person who is suffering from this disorder, there can be a lot of problems with his functioning which will eventually cause subjective distress. There are different ways of ...
Views: 1500(1 vote) - Manufacturing Mental Illness - by Submitted on Feb 29, 2012 from Linda SapadinThe American Psychiatric Association is now working on the 5th edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, otherwise known as the DSM. There will be some new categories as well as some possible exclusions of what is considered a “mental illness.” Next time ...
Views: 1499(1 vote) - Mental Toughness - Staying Goal Directed - by Submitted on Jan 17, 2011 from Phil PearlWe are all encouraged to have goals – to set objectives and have targets. When we think of goals, usually we only consider the big long-term goals, such as buying a home. However it is often our everyday goals and actions which we need to focus on in order to increase our happiness and make life ...
Views: 1497(4 votes) - Newsletter - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2011 from Estelle GoldsteinWelcome! This is the discussion area for and the archive of my newsletter The Renegade Doctor. I started publishing a newsletter in March of 2011 and distribute it exclusively to my opt-in email list each week. Not only will subscribers get to read content that isn’t available in my ...
Views: 1497 - Your personal Power, Love and spiritual/psychological Wisdom, the first three Rays or Personalitys of GOD! - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2011 from Ralf FritzingerWELCOME! SHALOM! NAMASKAR! BARAKA! BASHAD! MAY THE BLESSINGS BE! NAMASTE! ADONAI! OM SAI RAM! OM MANI PADME OM beloved Reader! I hope that this note finds you very well and happy and healthy and in inner peace!:) The Integrated Ascended Master has enormous personal power ...
Views: 1497(1 vote) - According To Your Belief - by Submitted on May 15, 2011 from George ThomasAccording to your belief it will be done for you. The object of one’s belief does not negate the truth of the statement above. In the gospel accounts – no great works could Jesus do – among the people in the neighborhood where he grew up. He was just “one of the guys”. The faith of ...
Views: 1496 - But, What About Next Month? - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2011 from Joan ChamberlainA Deeper Look at Money Issues in Relationships… Nick and Ashley weren’t talking to each other when I came into the room. That’s never a good sign. But, I was hopeful that they’d be talking by the time we were finished. Money was our topic (the content) but what we spent most of our ...
Views: 1494(1 vote) - ***CHOICES IN ANGER: Emotions, Mind and Spirit, Part 2 - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2009 from Daniel BenorAnger expression management Letting it out in acceptable manners is one way to deal with anger. Sports activities provide helpful physical outlets for pent up tensions. When I was under emotional stress in the Air Force during the Viet Nam war, I played racquetball or squash six or seven ...
Views: 1493 - Are You a Victim of an Emotional Manipulator? - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2013 from nancy traversAre you afraid of conflict with your significant other or friend? Do you make bad decisions to accommodate him? Do you tell little white lies to avoid problems? Do you blame yourself for his dissatisfaction? Do you rush to pamper him when he becomes irritated? Do you sacrifice and give, give, ...
Views: 1493 - Comparanoia Slaves! - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2015 from Patricia NollThose of us who need to look good for the approval of others gauge how we’re doing by comparing ourselves to others. We compare ourselves to our friends, family members, peers, colleagues, coworkers, and to perfect strangers. And before we know it comparison to others becomes our constant ...
Views: 1493 - Guidelines for Marketing and Developing A Successful Practice - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2011 from Licia GinneBuilding a successful private practice takes a coordination of activity. It takes working honing your craft, it takes a support system, the use of multiple of marketing tools and in this day and age it takes creating a web presence. If you'd like to know more about marketing tools you can go to ...
Views: 1492(4 votes) - Moving Beyond The Intellect - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2008 from James PowellDo you feel caught in patterns of behaviour and thought that are detrimental to your well-being, but in trying to do something about them that no manner of personal development tools, self-help books or even therapy or counselling have helped? Part of the reason may be, if you are a highly ...
Views: 1492 - How to deal with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2017 from Nancy CarboneThose with borderline personality disorder (BPD) have an underlying fear of abandonment and often misinterpret interpersonal situations where they end up feeling worthless or mistreated. They can have a distorted sense of self and view of others. The see themselves and others as split, as ...
Views: 1491 - Philosophical Counseling: A New Frontier In Mental Health - by Submitted on Jul 27, 2008 from Eric BryantPhilosophical Counseling or Conventional Psychotherapy? Philosophical counseling is a method of therapy where the practitioner combines the insights and methods of philosophical discourse with traditional psychotherapeutic approaches. Often this combination creates a powerful therapeutic ...
Views: 1491 - Transformational Groups Part I: The Transformational Potential of Groups - by Submitted on Nov 05, 2009 from Jane CohenSome groups hold in place what already is, perhaps set up for accomplishing a goal that is already defined, or for supporting something from a set position. When a new participant comes into a group, they generally assume that what the group is about is what they walk into, what is currently ...
Views: 1491(3 votes) - What NOT to look for when seeking therapy - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2004 from James MiddletonWhat NOT to look for when seeking therapy - By James Middleton Copyright 2004 james@miracleofmeditation.com What NOT to look for when seeking therapy - or in other words; (how to save yourself money, time, and loss of independence). What NOT to look for when looking for a therapist. ...
Views: 1489(2 votes) - My Spouse has Borderline Personality Disorder! by Anne Brown, Author Backbone Power - by Submitted on Oct 17, 2019 from Dr. Anne BrownWhen your spouse has borderline personality disorder (BP), whether it’s a sudden realization or a long-known fact, it can be challenging. Those in relationships with BP individuals may be subject to unique forms of manipulation or toxicity. Recognizing these habits of the BP is the first step to ...
Views: 1487(1 vote) - Why Advice Doesn’t Work - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2015 from Jacob KorthuisWe live in an era of advice overload. I don’t know about you, but my Twitter and Facebook feeds are filled with 101 ways to conquer an interview, find love, lose weight, and even how to clean the shower the right way! I’m just saying;) It seems there’s a demand for answers. There’s a hunger for ...
Views: 1487 - How Do I Choose The Best Therapist for Me? - by Submitted on May 05, 2012 from Mary FitzpatrickIs a question I am often asked. It can be a complicated process, influenced by many factors. Here are some suggestions that I hope are helpful to you. Whether you are in a state of crisis or not, ask for referrals from people you trust and who you know have been in treatment and seem to be ...
Views: 1484(1 vote) - ***TAKE YOUR PROSAC, SEE YOUR SHRINK, THEN PUT ON YOUR RUNNING SHOES - by Submitted on Aug 15, 2014 from Larry WaldmanDepression and anxiety are, by far, the most common mental health problems. Nearly 20 percent of the US population struggles with or will struggle with one or both of these problems. The most common treatment today for these issues is medication—typically prescribed by the primary care ...
Views: 1482 - Dream Interpretation – The Psychotherapy of The Wise Unconscious Mind - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2011 from Christina SponiasAll dream images contain wise messages sent by the unconscious mind. The unconscious mind is a superior mind that has a divine origin and provides you with psychotherapy. You need psychotherapy because you have inherited craziness into the wild side of your conscience, your anti-conscience. You ...
Views: 1481 - Grief; What Is It? - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2009 from Linda NusbaumGrief; What Is It? We all hear about grief, it’s something we are trained to know something about, even when we are small. It’s that thing that happens to us when someone dies. That’s grief, the word for that place we must visit when we are suffering a loss. But exactly is it? Or, could ...
Views: 1481(2 votes) - Identifying ADHD Symptoms for Proper Treatment - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2011 from Danica SusanNaughty, ill disciplined, impish these are just few of the words used to describe people who have impulsivity, inattention and hyperactivity. To the untrained eye, these are just bad behaviors used to gain attention. But is it really the case or there is more to what you see? Attention ...
Views: 1481 - Dealing with Stress rationally - by Submitted on Jan 20, 2011 from Albert de GoiasThe human being hates disruption. From the very first cry of an infant leaving the comfort of the womb, we have reacted to disruption as an undesired and painful condition. Stress is the result of disruption – from what is familiar and comfortable to what is unfamiliar and disturbing. In ...
Views: 1480(2 votes) - Online Counseling Courses - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2012 from Rosemary PriceOnline counseling courses - Firstly let us look at why you wish to. Is it to understand yourself better? Or your partner? Or potential lovers and partners? Or are you actually thinking of this as a tool that you can use career wise and sell to clients to earn a living from it? If so are ...
Views: 1480(1 vote) - Why are some people blissfully unaware of tinnitus, whilst others are driven to despair? - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2015 from Robert RichardsII dislike using the word cure when it comes to Tinnitus. I think it’s misleading and somewhat cruel. Cure tends to conjure up an image of a magic pill or an elixir where one day you have Tinnitus, the next day just like magic, it has vanished. As you probably already know, there are literally ...
Views: 1479 - How to Have Good Mental Health? - by Submitted on Aug 29, 2010 from Katrina Holgate MillerLet’s talk about your mental health. Note your initial reaction to that suggestion. What do you expect when someone wants to talk about your mental health? In our society, people often expect to hear some kind of criticism. The little man or woman inside may be accusing me of thinking you are ...
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