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Online therapy offers great benefits.Life in the time of Covid-19 - by Therapion- NO, REALLY. IT’S OKAY TO CHANGE YOUR MIND. - by Submitted on Jan 16, 2018 from Nicole ASometimes, in a world that adores bucket lists, commitments, and tried-and-true honors, in a world that covets moral conviction and loyalty, it’s okay to change your mind. That’s right. If something is no longer working, if you have outgrown something and the voice in the back of your mind ...
Views: 1478 - Music is KEY to Good Health after Crisis - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2015 from Dr. Sonara Carter-BarberMusic is KEY to Good Health after Crisis As a native of the South, I wanted to make a contribution to the field of Psychology through my research on the Katrina survivors in Mississippi and Louisiana. Another reason, was I wanted to identify if individuals who experienced crisis became ...
Views: 1477(1 vote) - Psychologists’ Tips for a Stress-Free Workplace - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2010 from Dr. Dan DaltonPsychologists know that work can be rewarding but can also cause a lot of stress in a person’s life. In Toronto and the Greater Toronto Area, where approximately 2.9 million people work for more than 100, 000 companies stress in the workplace is a major issue. You probably spend a third of ...
Views: 1474(2 votes) - Critical Incident-Trauma-Grief Intervention & Debriefing: Train the Trainer/Caregiver Workshop -- Addendum - by Submitted on May 06, 2015 from Mark GorkinIn a world where encounters with sources of aggression and violence, trauma and grief are all too common, understanding the dynamics of “critical incidents/hazardous events” – both for adults and/or children directly impacted and for those encountering second-hand effects – is vital. This ...
Views: 1470 - 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: 1469 - improve memory - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2009 from jenny wilsonEstablishing your memory power Prior to starting, as you make a start developing your memory it is a great idea to have a little fun and find out just how strong your memorisation powers are right now. Doing this short quizz will show you where your memory is strongest – eg., you remember ...
Views: 1468 - Finding Meaning in Everyday Life - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2016 from Suzanne St. John SmithClients come to my office for a number of reasons. For example, when they’re feeling depressed, when they’re feeling anxious, and when they are experiencing conflict in their relationships, but also when they’ve become bored with their lives. For these people, meaning and engagement in life ...
Views: 1466 - Can You Love Too Much? - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2015 from Darlene LancerConventional belief is that we can never love too much, but that isn’t always true. Sometimes, love can blind us so that we deny painful truths. We might believe broken promises and continue to excuse someone’s abuse or rejection. We may empathize with them but not enough with ourselves. If we ...
Views: 1465(1 vote) - Fake Service Dogs - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2014 from Abigail FazelatAccording to an article released by CBS News called “Fake Service Dogs a Growing Problem,” real service dogs help assist a wide variety of individuals, including “people who use power or manual wheelchairs, have balance issues, have various types of autism, need seizure alert or response, need ...
Views: 1465 - 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 - What is sex addiction? - by Submitted on Dec 09, 2010 from Beth SocialHere are ten characteristics that can indicate sex addiction: Uncontrollable sexual behaviour; Considerable consequences caused by sexual behaviour; Not be able to stop despite these considerable consequences; Persistently pursue self-damaging behaviour or behaviour that carries with it big ...
Views: 1465(2 votes) - How Brain Scans Can Help Ailing Veterans - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2014 from Abigail FazelatDaniel Amen, a psychiatrist and Tedx speaker, revealed to his audience in a segment called “The Most Important Lesson from 83,000 Brain Injuries” the ineffectiveness of modern psychiatric practices. He also referred to the influx of returning U.S. combat veterans who served in Iraq and/or ...
Views: 1464 - Mental Illness Treatment through Dream Therapy – Carl Jung’s Method Simplified - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2011 from Christina SponiasThe continuation of Carl Jung's research proves to the world how important our dreams really are. New scientific discoveries about the healing power of the dream messages are putting an end to all misconceptions about dreams, and to all false dream interpretations. If you suffer from a ...
Views: 1462 - 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: 1461(1 vote) - Assaults On Psychiatrists - by Submitted on Jun 20, 2014 from Estelle GoldsteinI remember a supervisor from the past whom I never thought had the right personality to be a psychiatrist. I mean, he was a little angry and domineering for my taste. But heck — I gave him a “bye” since he worked in a prison context. I was never attacked by a prison patient through my ...
Views: 1461 - The 7 Ways Ayahuasca Will Ruin Your Life - by Submitted on Apr 04, 2019 from Gemini AdamsAya-Whatta? Was probably what you’d have said a few years ago when reading this, but this previously mysterious Amazonian plant medicine known as Ayahuasca has, in the past few years, hit the mainstream hard. Until pretty recently, this off-beat beverage seemed appealing only to a few brave ...
Views: 1461 - The Silent Witness - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2004 from Jan Campbell ThompsonThe Silent Witness Not of the Blood Not of the Land No Gaelic No outstretched Hand I’m sure you’ve all heard the words, “History is only a matter of interpretation.” As they emerged out of an unconscious place the words in my introductory poem above spoke my interpretation of life, my ...
Views: 1461(1 vote) - Tired. A matter of acquiescence or despair. - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2009 from Bill White“Tired.” Just pause for a moment and ponder the word. Actually, it’s a very deep state of mind and heart, isn’t it? I mean, we all know what it’s like to be tired and ready for bed after a long day. However, I’m presenting the word within the context of being emotionally, mentally, and ...
Views: 1460(3 votes) - How to Make the Best Match When Searching for a Program or School for your Teen - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2011 from Dore' FrancesYou seek a residential treatment community that will give you or someone you care about a brighter future. The task you face is very different from using the Internet to find an attorney, new bank, or electrician. It is a complex endeavor – with high emotional and financial stakes. How do ...
Views: 1459(2 votes) - How to Cope with Stress - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2011 from George BielayCoping is a way of interrupting the stress cycle and the stress response. There are multiple ways of coping. Some will work for you, while others will not. What works best will depend, in part, on your coping style. There are three main styles. 1. Task-oriented: where one thinks about the ...
Views: 1458 - The Past, the Present, and What Comes Next...Submitted on Oct 23, 2009 from Jeannette RodriguezIn expressive arts therapy, we are always working in the present. The here and now is the only real medium we have to work with, the only place where thoughts, feelings, and behaviors occur. This may seem strange, especially if you are dealing with past traumatic or childhood issues. But ...
Views: 1457(5 votes) - Fight Depression by Talking About it - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2009 from Linda NusbaumAs a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I work with people who suffer with depression. When I have depressed clients, I know two recommended practices designed to help them feel better; medication and talk therapy. The medication elevates the mood; talking about problems can get to the ...
Views: 1456(12 votes) - Communication Through the Body - by Submitted on Jun 06, 2012 from Susan Schwartz, Ph.D.Surprisingly communication is not words alone. It is comprised of a confluence of ways of being oneself and of being together, physically and emotionally. It speaks volumes the way we approach our partner, the air we exude and whether we say anything or not, the totality of the atmosphere we ...
Views: 1455(1 vote) - How to find perfect contentment. - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2011 from Janet Perez Eckles“He has his own elevator to his apartment,” my friend told details about the homes of the rich and famous. His line of work takes him into homes some only dream about. Remember when people were glued to the TV program about the rich and famous? Is that because most want to know what that life ...
Views: 1455 - Transformational Groups Part III: Accessing Divine Truth - by Submitted on Nov 05, 2009 from Jane CohenTransformational Groups explore the potential of the present moment, which is where Divine truth can be tapped into. It's a process of moving participants past the control, distortions and limits of human emotional defense systems, into a co-creative process with the Divine. The human ...
Views: 1453(2 votes) - Be Your Own Visionary - by Submitted on Mar 24, 2010 from Cheryl Hitchcock"It is a terrible thing to see and have no vision." Helen Keller When most of us think about visionaries we think of those who are the true leaders of our time. Ghandi, Einstein, Mozart, Michelangelo, Tolstoy, and the list can go on indefinitely. Yes, it's true that these people through ...
Views: 1452(5 votes) - How to Find The Best Marriage Counselor For Your Needs - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2011 from Peggy FergusonEveryone wants "the best". When you are looking for a marriage counselor it is important to find someone who is specifically trained in marriage counseling and has the credential of "licensed" or "certified" marriage counselor". This indicates that they demonstrated some level of competence ...
Views: 1452 - The Difference Between Life Coaching and Therapy - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2013 from William TollefsonIs your life in a rut? Do you feel stuck? Do you want something more out of your life? Are you ready for a change? Maybe you should consider life coaching … it is an alternative path to change, wellness and success. I recently read a very enlightening article in USA Today, titled "Life-Coaches ...
Views: 1452(1 vote) - Should You Be Honest? Learn Why Dishonesty is Very Dangerous - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2011 from Christina SponiasMany people believe that when they are dishonest they have many advantages. They think that they are smart when they use short-cuts instead of following the narrow and time consuming road of honesty. However, this is a misleading belief. Human beings like to be bad because they have ...
Views: 1449 - What do you see in this picture? - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2011 from Sheryl StantonThis is my four year old grand daughter Mekenah, and her mother, my daughter Shauna. It looks like they have huge eyes, doesn’t it? The reality is that those huge eyes are just painted on. Their real eyes are closed. This picture symbolizes the way that so many of us live our lives. We ...
Views: 1449 - Child Abuse: Does Someone Need To Move On If They Were Abused As A Child? - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2017 from Oliver JR CooperThe beginning of someone’s life is supposed to be a time when they will receive what they need in order to grow and develop in the right way. When this takes place, their developmental needs are generally going to be met. As a result of this, they are likely to have the resources that they ...
Views: 1446 - How to Improve Your Mental Health - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2011 from Christina SponiasI’m going to teach you how to improve your mental health and never lose your mind, but my lessons will simply give you basic knowledge. In order to really improve your mental health you have to pass through psychotherapy. Fortunately, you can count with the generous psychotherapy of the ...
Views: 1446 - Explore, Don't Ignore: A Client Perspective - by Submitted on Jan 02, 2012 from Belinda LamsThe other day, I could tell something wasn't right. I felt ill-at-ease, but had no idea what was going on. Was I getting sick? Was I picking up on the collective mood of the universe? I didn't know. I tried to go about my day - doing the tasks at hand, sticking to my well-crafted ...
Views: 1444(1 vote) - Online Therapy: Is it for You? - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2009 from Dr. Kathleen YoungOnline therapy (also referred to as Internet therapy, distance therapy, cyber therapy or e-therapy) is used to describe the variety of ways a professional counselor or psychotherapist can communicate with you over the Internet or telephone. It may consist of emotional support, mental health ...
Views: 1444(2 votes) - Writing your own story - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2010 from Shelley MurphyGrowing up is not an easy thing to do. Children negotiate a world full of obstacles one of these obstacles is adult expectations. Through this negotiation an understanding of how the world works is born. This knowledge is then used as a foundation for adult life. As time poor adults we don’t ...
Views: 1444(1 vote) - Being a Mother - by Submitted on May 23, 2012 from Ken ThomIt goes without saying; mothers play a very important role in our lives. Many articles and books have been written about this. There is a tremendous amount of research about being a mother. It has been dissected from every angle and from numerous counseling theories. Attachment theory says that ...
Views: 1443(2 votes) - New FasterEFT Online Video Training Course - by Submitted on Aug 17, 2016 from Carl MichaelNew FasterEFT Online Video Training Course Online Video Training Course Exciting News! Robert Smith the founder of FasterEFT has set up an online video training Course. This is especially for those of you that aren’t able to attend live seminars because of distance, cost or ...
Views: 1440 - Rehabilitation after Spinal Cord Injury - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2012 from Alaya LewisTreatment for spinal cord injury is given in two phases such as acute and rehabilitation. The acute stage starts at the time of injury and it lasts until the individual gets stabilized. Rehab phase starts as early as the individual gets stabilized and ready for working to become independent. ...
Views: 1438(1 vote) - The Importance of Love Relationships for Your Mental Stability - by Submitted on Jul 28, 2011 from Christina SponiasLove relationships are very important in everyone’s life. If you have traumatic love relationships when you are young, you’ll face tragic future situations. If you have no love relationships at all, you’ll develop a dangerous complex. You may even become mentally ill. Love is in fact very ...
Views: 1437 - What the Scandal in Oregon Brings to the Surface - by Submitted on Dec 30, 2014 from Brooke OberstOregon's present state of health has been checked as poor in recent days. The Oregon Health Authority: Addictions and Mental Health Division has come under fire. It was concluded that Oregon has an abysmal track record for people completing their addiction treatment programs, and was only ...
Views: 1437 - Stress Management Part2 - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2016 from Jackie Wiliams BrockertBelow are some more tips our psychics provided in managing stress. Indulge in some stress-eating. It turns out, not all stress-eating — turning to food to calm your nerves when you’re feeling tense and tired — is bad. But going for empty calories like candy, chips or ice cream ...
Views: 1436 - Mental Toughness Versus Reality - by Submitted on Jan 17, 2011 from Phil PearlWake up to reality It is true that we are all hypnotised to some extent. We can become conditioned to react in certain ways and adhere to old beliefs about the world, others and ourselves that are no longer helpful or useful. Some people may worry that they cannot be hypnotised, when in fact ...
Views: 1435(4 votes) - The Lousy day Syndrome: How to get rid of it. - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2011 from Paige GerstenIt’s Monday already but you still feel the weekend hangover and you don’t want to work right now. Suddenly, you decided to stay and just wait for the day to end. This is a common scene on offices and other work places. This is a disease which many of us are experiencing and it is called the ...
Views: 1435 - You are a One of a Kind Miracle - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2009 from M.J. RyanI am larger and better than I thought. I did not know I held so much goodness. --Walt Whitman The other day, I was driving down a country road in upstate New York when a giant billboard for a car dealership caught my eye. It had a picture of a smiling infant and the words “YOU WERE ...
Views: 1433(2 votes) - "I Felt Invalidated By My Therapist!" - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2017 from Oliver JR CooperWhen it became clear that I felt the need to be loyal to my father, towards the end of 2015, and that this was holding me back, I knew that I needed to do something else. The emotional processing work that I was doing at this time wasn’t having much of an impact on this issue. The Wrong ...
Views: 1432 - Anxiety Therapy Online - by Submitted on Jun 21, 2011 from Peter StrongGeneral Anxiety Disorder is a very common condition that affects many of us at some time in our lives. At any one time it is estimated that over 10 million people in the US suffer from some form of GAD. Many are actively seeking treatment through medication or some form of psychotherapy, either ...
Views: 1432(1 vote) - 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: 1432 - One-Minute Stress Management Tools: 5 Simple Ways to Keep Your Cool - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2016 from Pat LaDouceurStress can help…to a point Stress management tools are part of your early warning system. Feelings of tension alert you to things you need to take care of, so you can move on to more important things, like getting your work done and having fun with your kids. When your early warning ...
Views: 1430 - 5 Effortless Ways To Spark a Family Discussion (That People Will Actually Contribute To) - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2017 from Tyler JacobsonCommunicating with your child is crucial to their language development. That probably won’t be a surprising fact to learn; however, if you're dealing with teens who no doubt have mastered their ability to speak, communcation plays a different role in their development. Effective and healthy ...
Views: 1429 - How To Find Yourself - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2011 from Dan WilliamsHow does one find themselves? On a concrete level this sounds ludicrous. Why don’t you just look in the mirror, or check your GPS. Finding yourself is associated with New Age psychobabble, self help books, spiritual touted gurus, and alleged shamans from Tibet. However there is much truth in ...
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