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Online therapy offers great benefits.Life in the time of Covid-19 - by Therapion- Are you Identifying with your Symptoms - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2009 from Rachel MaskellFrom time to time we all experience pain, struggle with periods of restlessness, or function with low immunity, but what moves us from feeling bad to worse or even keeps us in a place of discomfort? Our bodies are communicating to us at all times even if we are not listening. Our bodies tell ...
Views: 919(1 vote) - 7 Steps To Healing Your Wounded Child - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2010 from Evelyn LimThe "wounded child" is an archetype containing negative emotional patterns of our youth. You have a blocked or damaged archetypal pattern when you allow your wounded child to run your life. You find yourself attracting the same repeated pattern of negative experiences in your adult life. You ...
Views: 14665 - Why Men Don’t Talk About Their Emotions or Attend Therapy… - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2009 from Martin Phillips-HingOf course it’s not completely true that men don’t attend therapy, however, women are more likely to attend therapy in greater numbers. According to Statistics Canada, there are also differences in the types of mental health disorders and addictions reported by men and women. Approximately 6% of ...
Views: 2302(1 vote) - ***Unspoken Words - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2009 from Daniel BenorUnspoken words are rarely silent in their effects. They may influence us quite powerfully in many ways. Unexpressed emotions that fester We may hesitate to say something that could lead to hurt or anger, often when we are experiencing these same feelings ourselves. If my boss is asking me to ...
Views: 1674(4 votes) - 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: 1464 - Anger May Stem from Alcohol and Other Drugs - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2009 from Buck BlackThere can be more to the anger iceberg than just feelings. Often people come to my office because of anger management issues and when I assess them for the reason behind the anger, they have extensive alcohol or other drug use. Others may have a brain injury. In cases where drinking or ...
Views: 2079(1 vote) - Anchoring Your Emotions to Gain Self-Control - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2009 from Jason DemantWhat are your positive anchors? Have you ever listened to the radio, when suddenly a song comes on which transports you back to a time in the past, long ago? For me, a sound, smell, or the taste of a seldom eaten food can all, at times, have an amazing power to influence my mood or bring ...
Views: 1736 - Why Everyone Needs to Know About Stress Management - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2009 from annie breathingspacetherapies.co.ukWhen people ask what I do for a living and I tell the I'm a specialist in Stress Management, the universal reaction is 'Boy! You must be busy!' or 'Goodness! Do I need you, but what exactly do you do?'. Then often what happens afterwards is...nothing. Sometimes it's because people ...
Views: 1410 - The Power and Peace of Awareness - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2009 from ANDREW J SEUBERTAwareness, mindfulness and observing are words referring to the same experience. There is a profound difference between being immersed in white-water rapids, tumbling downstream, out of control, with all kinds of debris, and then spotting a tree branch hanging over the water, grabbing the ...
Views: 1572(1 vote) - Is Suffering Optional? - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2009 from Dr. Kathleen YoungMy title is prompted by the oft repeated phrase: Pain is inevitable, suffering is optional. What is your experience of this? Is suffering optional? Is that even a desirable goal? Or are there experiences that automatically cause suffering? Is there a function to “suffering” or feeling one’s ...
Views: 1420(2 votes) - Best Practice: Anger Management - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2009 from Buck BlackAnger is a normal and healthy emotion that causes psychological changes to occur, such as intense frustration and irritation. There are also physiological changes that occur, such as an increased heart rate and a raised level of adrenaline. Anger can be beneficial by helping to provide the ...
Views: 7129 - Anger May Be a Symptom of Your Beliefs - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2009 from Buck BlackThere are a variety of reasons a person may become angry. In previous articles, I have discussed the primary feelings that result in anger and the high expectations one may have, which result in disappointment and subsequent anger. I now want to introduce how a person’s belief system can cause ...
Views: 2205(1 vote) - Anger is Like an Iceberg - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2009 from Buck BlackAnger is what we all see. When someone is angry, it is obvious by the look in the person's eyes, the clinched fists, sweat on the brow, and loud voice... Upon closer inspection, anger is like an iceberg. The tip represents the anger, which everyone sees. However, there is 90% more of that ...
Views: 5263(2 votes) - Sharing and Listening - by Submitted on Mar 30, 2012 from Payam GhassemlouHave you ever had the experience of sharing your life challenges or problems with an empathic listener who gave you his or her undivided attention? A kind of listener who did not judge you and really cared about what you had to say. Someone who was not quick to give you advice and solutions but ...
Views: 1585(3 votes) - How to Choose a Couple Therapist - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2009 from Mark KauppWith couples divorcing and splitting up at the highest rate modern time, quality couple therapy is a must. And, finding a qualified couple therapist is essential. Only 14% of therapists in the United States that state they do couple therapy have actually had training in how to do couple therapy. ...
Views: 1738(1 vote) - Couple Challenges: The Series - Infidelity - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2009 from Mark KauppFew issues a couple may face have a more devastating impact as an affair, infidelity or cheating. Infidelity erodes the basic foundational reason the couple exists; their emotional bond. This emotional bond is substantiated by the couple's believe that they are the most important person in their ...
Views: 1723(2 votes) - Manual for Life - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2009 from joanna WarwickWhen faced with decisions a battle commences between our hearts and our heads. Our heads are full of so called ‘common sense’; others people’s ideas of how we should exist. The should’s and oughts’s of society, culture and family. ‘What will other people think if I do this?’ mentality. But it is ...
Views: 1636(3 votes) - 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: 1477(2 votes) - Are You 'Too Sensitive?' - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2009 from Beverley GlazerMost of us at one time or other have confided in a friend, or family member, and later realized that it was not such a smart thing to do. You may have disclosed personal information and they gave you uncalled-for advice. You may have been judged and hurt your feelings - but if you tell someone ...
Views: 1721(1 vote) - The Who, What, Where, and When of Counseling - by Submitted on Jun 30, 2009 from Mary Kay ThillThis brief article will answer a few important questions about counseling. I will use the terms counseling, psychotherapy, and therapy inter-changeably since they mean the same thing. Why does a person decide to go to counseling? How do you choose the right place and the best counselor for you? ...
Views: 1562(1 vote) - 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: 1451(12 votes) - Past Life Regression Therapy - by Submitted on Jan 05, 2010 from Michael JuddWhat many therapists fail to recognize is that past life regression therapy is a therapeutic technique. They confuse the technique with the religious concept of reincarnation. They do not believe in Reincarnation so they dismiss the therapy without examining its merits. Their attitude is ...
Views: 1352 - ***CHOICES IN ANGER: Emotions, Mind and Spirit, Part 5 - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2009 from Daniel BenorChanging patterns of behavior The Latin roots of 'resentment,' re and sentire, mean 'to feel again' -- to feel over and over again the pain caused by the wrong that was done. Letting go of that resentment is a lot of the 'personal work' done in forgiving, and is often what takes so long ...
Views: 1234 - ***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: 1490 - ***CHOICES IN ANGER: Emotions, Mind and Spirit, Part 1 - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2009 from Daniel BenorEach of us literally chooses, by his way of attending to things, what sort of universe he shall appear to himself to inhabit. William James Introduction Anger is a natural response to being endangered or hurt. Challenges that commonly elicit anger include: Being attacked verbally or ...
Views: 1410(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: 1440(2 votes) - What Is Tango Therapy - by Submitted on Sep 27, 2010 from Karen WoodleyThe “Dinzel Group”, integrated by Ignacio Lavalle Cobo, Monica Peri among others said: Psicotango is based in the universal value of the embrace, and in the gregarious ritual of the dance. The bodies that in movement are the royal pathway to the unconscious. The diseases are pictures of ...
Views: 2982 - Men and Depression - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2009 from Diana Weiss-WisdomDear Dr. Weiss-Wisdom, My thirty-two year old stepson has hit some hard times and has had to move in with us. He lost his job, lost his condo in foreclosure, and his girlfriend broke up with him. I’m very worried about him, but my husband thinks he has to just tough it out. My stepson stays ...
Views: 1924(1 vote) - How Long Does it Take to Recover from Total Hip Replacement Surgery? - by Submitted on Jun 10, 2009 from Jeremy ReitherMost patients undergoing total hip replacement surgery want to know when they'll be able to return to their normal life. "Recovery time" is a common question posed to specialists and non-specialists alike. There are many factors that can contribute to recovery time, but typically patients can ...
Views: 1752 - Childhood Abuse: When the past is present - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2009 from Dr. Kathleen YoungWHAT IS CHILDHOOD ABUSE? Child abuse can take the form of any act of emotional, physical or sexual abuse perpetrated against a child. Child abuse can also take the form of neglect: ignoring the child's emotional and or physical needs. Child abuse can take place inside and outside of the ...
Views: 1779(3 votes) - The Spiritual B-Line - by Submitted on May 25, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsIn this article, I'd like to share an extremely important idea from the world of cognitive therapy. It is an idea that I use in most of my psychotherapy sessions. To illustrate it, let me begin with a model called the ABC's. The ABC model is a framework that was developed by a psychologist ...
Views: 1025 - Eight Spiritual Universal Principles in the Art of Practice - by Submitted on May 18, 2009 from Laura FineAs hands-on healers, massage therapists, body workers, we have tremendous responsibility and great opportunity to provide our client’s with an experience of touch that can have a profound impact on their physical, emotional, mental and spiritual health. This experience begins the moment the ...
Views: 1547(3 votes) - The Human Energy System - by Submitted on May 16, 2009 from Kyre AdeptImagine for a moment that you come in three layers. (Actually, the human has five main layers, but three will do for clarity’s sake.) Picture a pyramid, point up, divided into three horizontal bands. In order of frequency/vibration (highest to lowest) we find Spirit at the top, Soul in the ...
Views: 3484 - How Does Magnetic Therapy Work? - by Submitted on May 08, 2009 from Channary HouleThis article explains how magnets work to aid healing in the body. Many people are seeking alternative health care due to the high cost of paying for medical bills and knowing that one prescription drug will lead to another one, mainly because of side effects. I recently went to the hospital ...
Views: 1903 - Is It Better to Be Your Own Psychologist and Life Coach? - by Submitted on May 04, 2009 from Dr. Joseph AbrahamSometimes people just don’t like the Psychologist advice they’re given. And indeed, sometimes it is better to be your own Psychologist, or Life Coach. This was the case recently with M., a 31 year old professional saleswoman who had a small high end sheep leather coats import company. M. had ...
Views: 1156 - Fundamentals of a Successful Relationship: A Marriage Counselors’ Perspective - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2009 from Allison MupasHave you ever wondered how ‘that couple’ stayed together all those years? What is it they are doing right? What are the things that contribute to the success of healthy long term relationships? There are a few fundamental things that will improve the chances of a relationships success. Those ...
Views: 15984(2 votes) - Ritual and Sacred Space in Healing - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2009 from Russ Reina, a firetender (Healing Arts)There was a routine I had at the beginning of each shift as a paramedic. It was to work with my partner to prepare the ambulance for our time in it. This included cleanliness along with making sure that each item was there that was supposed to be there, and where it was supposed to be. With a ...
Views: 1240 - Beyond the Drama/Trauma Playing Field of Life - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2009 from Rebecca SkeeleDid you play on a see-saw as a child? Growing up, my little brother and I spent hours pushing each other up and down on this playground apparatus. And our game went like this… We would take turns holding each other up in the air while one of us weighted the board down in the dirt - until that ...
Views: 1191 - That Three-Pound Mass in Your Skull - It's Yours! - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2009 from Bill WhiteI was involved in a situation several days ago that rekindled some thoughts I’d been having over the past few months. I’d like to share what’s on my mind. I had been summoned to an emergency department to do a psych assessment on a woman who just hours before had her suicidal plan interrupted ...
Views: 725 - How To Increase Self Esteem with Inner Child Dialogues - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2009 from Dr. Jane BoltonBefore describing how to use dialoguing with your Inner Child to increase self esteem, I'd better say what your Inner Child is, for those who may not be familiar with the term. What is an Inner Child? We all have an Inner Child. It is who we are when we were born, our natural core self. That ...
Views: 3532(3 votes) - How to Dialogue with Your Inner Child - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2009 from Dr. Jane BoltonWhat is “dialoguing” with my Inner Child? Dialoguing is talking with your Inner Child, caring for her/him non-verbally. The word dialogue implies a back and forth exchange between the two of you, rather than just “talking” which could be understood as a one-way communication. When do I do ...
Views: 3937(1 vote) - Consulting Hypnotists For Financial Stress - by Submitted on Apr 11, 2009 from Margit Cathrine MollerMajor news outlets reported earlier this year that hypnotists across the country have seen an increase of clients seeking help with increased financial stress. Although smoking cessation, weight control and stress have always been the most common reasons people go to hypnotist’s offices, things ...
Views: 1364 - Thinking of Counselling? - by Submitted on Apr 04, 2009 from Gary DirenfeldPeople turn to counselling, be it individual, marital, family or group, at times having done little or no homework on the service provider. There is more to choosing a counselor then simply picking up the phone and making an appointment. Anyone may call himself or herself a counselor, so ...
Views: 1218 - ***Therapy is a Powerful Tool - Is It For You? - by Submitted on Apr 03, 2009 from Dr. Jim ManganielloTherapy can be a powerful tool for your personal growth and well-being. It’s also a great stress buster. But is it for you? And how do you find a good therapist? What do you need to know about a therapist before deciding to work with her or him? How should you relate to a therapist? Is ...
Views: 960(1 vote) - The Secret Science of Change - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2009 from Suzie WolferMost people have an Inner Critic that tries to brow beat or guilt them into change. You may hear that little voice saying “You should . . . “or “You shouldn’t . . . .” I call this shoulding on yourself. It’s not very much fun. If you feel bad enough, you may make temporary changes, but then ...
Views: 1168 - Choosing the Right Clinician - by Submitted on Mar 21, 2009 from William BerryChoosing the right clinician for your needs is a complicated matter. There are some simple steps to begin heading in the right direction. It is important to understand your needs and what you are looking for. There are several different types of clinicians in the helping profession. I want to ...
Views: 1880 - Online Counseling: An Effective Mode of Getting It - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2009 from Dr. Joseph AbrahamWhat is Online Counseling? It is the process of interacting with a professional online in ongoing conversations over time when the client and the online psychologist / counselor / consultant are in separate locations and utilize the phone or e-mails or internet video-conferencing technology to ...
Views: 1288 - What is Guided Discovery in CBT? - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2009 from James ManningCommonly asked questions by people learning about Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) are - “What is guided discovery?’ “Is it about the therapist directing the client?” “Is ‘Socratic dialogue’ the same thing as guided discovery? “How do I offer guided discovery?” One thing for sure, is ...
Views: 10574 - Common Approaches Used by Therapists - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2009 from Saleem KhanWhile living a routine life, an average human being comes across incidents that make his life difficult. Most of these incidents affect our mental health and result in depression, anxiety or other psychological problems. And these are often the underlying factors that cause major crimes like the ...
Views: 885 - The Power of the Pendulum - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2009 from Shakti WilsonIs there something holding you back from fulfilling relationships, health, career or prosperity? If so, there is an easy way to find out what is blocking your progress. Anyone can change their life through the use the pendulum and Spiritual Response Technique (SRT). This precise system is a very ...
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