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Online therapy offers great benefits.Life in the time of Covid-19 - by Therapion- The Joy of Teaching Children to Take a Calm Breath - by Submitted on Jun 26, 2012 from Rosalind L. Heiko, Ph.D.One of the delights of Clinical Hypnosis work is introducing a simple breathing technique to children – and adults – adapted from Joyce C. Mill’s work, which she calls “The Magic Happy Breath”. In these days of color codes for security, not just for ozone levels, rising stress levels, etc., ...
Views: 1774 - The Negativistic (Passive-Aggressive) Patient - A Case Study - by Submitted on Jul 17, 2007 from Sam VakninDisclaimer The Negativistic (Passive-Aggressive) Personality Disorder appears in Appendix B of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM), titled "Criteria Sets and Axes Provided for Further Study." Notes of first therapy session with Mike, male, 52, diagnosed with Negativistic ...
Views: 1774 - The Wizard of Oz – Put Right! - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2012 from Bruce DicksonEllen Hodgson Brown is a active and courageous blogger on financial freedom and reform topics. Her book is highly recommended, find it at WebofDebt.com She gave me permission to share this excerpt from her book, Web of Debt, in an email I have from Oct 7, 2011. It is the only "put right" ...
Views: 1773(1 vote) - Addressing the Spiritual Concerns of Those Who Are Moving Through Grief and Trauma - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2011 from Dr. Jane Simington1). It is important to recognize that trauma and the resulting grief can result from war crimes, torture, terrorist activity, kidnapping, family violence, assault, sexual abuse, child deaths and other sudden or violent deaths. Other events and circumstances, while not commonly categorized as ...
Views: 1768(1 vote) - Nurturing Perspective - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2010 from G. StewartSometimes there are days that for one reason or another every trivial activity seems to have a burdensome feeling attached. Wondering why, I shrug and think or rather know that it probably has more to do with my attitude. But of course in the moment that helps me not. I remembered a story ...
Views: 1768(4 votes) - Is Narcissistic Personality Disorder the same as Narcissism? - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2015 from Randi FineNarcissism is an instinctive trait of self-love that everyone possesses to some degree. In infancy we all possess traits of narcissism that are appropriate for that level of development such as self-absorption, omnipotence and grandiosity. However, these same characteristic are seen as ...
Views: 1767 - How to Turn Sleepless Nights into Sweet Dreams - by Submitted on Nov 25, 2009 from Elsabe SmitThis is a quote from the Wall Street Journal in September 2009: “A recent study reported that 52% of working French don’t sleep well on Sunday night. But work-related stress is not a French disease, and is ubiquitous and severe in all developed economies. In the U.K. and U.S. 70% of employees ...
Views: 1765(4 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: 1762 - Looking For Quick Fixes: No Way - by Submitted on Sep 25, 2014 from Dr. Mona AeyshaWe being a human always search for easy fixes, short cuts, and quick ways to fulfill our desires, wishes, and needs. We want to be happy as early as possible. We are quite impatient and inconsistent in achieving our goals and become successful. It is our nature and we fight with our nature to ...
Views: 1760 - How to Stop Having Recurrent Dreams About Traumatic Experiences - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2011 from Christina SponiasMany people believe that our dreams are produced by our imagination. Other people believe that dreams have a certain psychological importance, but there is no way we can accurately translate the meaning of dreams. The truth is that our dreams are produced by the wise unconscious mind that ...
Views: 1758(1 vote) - Soothing Gratefulness - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2011 from Joan ChamberlainSometimes when I’m really tired or I realize I won’t get everything on my perpetual to-do list done, I hear myself complaining. My next thought? Oh, it’s just me being grumpy; I’m feeling sorry for myself. It’s then that I remind myself how rich my life is and how much I have to be grateful ...
Views: 1758(2 votes) - A Lesson In Dealing With Anti-Social Personalities - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2009 from Estelle GoldsteinHe really looked down on his luck, as do most people who came into this particular urban mental health clinic. He was receiving drug samples from a nurse practitioner somewhere in the system; drugs too expensive to continue getting samples to give him. Drug companies stop giving out samples of ...
Views: 1757(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: 1755 - FOR VALENTINE’S DAY: The Gift of Self Exploration & Expression - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2014 from Emma ViglucciOften times partners share their wondering about how exclusivity, monogamy, and fidelity is possible in a longterm relationship. It is usually the male partners who pose this question when their female counterpart is not present. I appreciate their honesty, risk and willingness to explore ...
Views: 1754(2 votes) - Helping Your Children To Handle Change - by Submitted on Aug 28, 2009 from Matt CasperChange can be very difficult for children. Facing new situations means a new set of unknowns and therefore a new set of fears. Your job as a caregiver is talk with your children and allow them to find the courage to face their fears. Be respectful and empathic of your child’s experience while ...
Views: 1752(2 votes) - Therapy With An EFT Twist - by Submitted on Aug 21, 2008 from Ellen RichterOkay let’s answer your question first. What is EFT? It stands for Emotional Freedom Technique and is an incredibly simple yet powerful tool to release emotional blocks that weigh you down and keep you stuck. It was developed by Gary Craig and involves tapping on acupuncture points to ...
Views: 1751 - Healing Our Emotional Pain and Relationship Pain - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2015 from Barry HammerHEALING OUR EMOTIONAL PAIN AND RELATIONSHIP PAIN DR. BARRY HAMMER An important key to emotional self-healing is to fully embrace our emotional pain and relationship pain with an open, nonjudgmental, nonpartisan, compassionate, warmly loving heart. That warmhearted, compassionate, ...
Views: 1750 - Fixated on Fixing Isn't a Fix - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2013 from Valery SatterwhiteYou get that the common denominator in all your unwanted experiences is you. You're beginning to understand you have influence over the outcomes you achieve. You realize that, at least sometimes, you're the one standing in your own way. Now you're fixated on fixing your problem. You're ...
Views: 1748(1 vote) - Mindfulness: The Art of Cultivating Resilience - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2012 from Lynda Klauby Dr. Lynda Klau Undeniably, sooner or latter, we all have to deal with life’s realities—those hard surprises and “unknowns” that can literally change everything in less than a nanosecond. Imagine you’ve just been fired. Many of us would react to this situation in at least some of the ...
Views: 1748(1 vote) - Effective Communication: Relationship Skills for Improved Intimacy - by Submitted on Jul 28, 2011 from Patrice WoltersWhat is Communication? With approximately half of the marriages in the U.S. ending in divorce, learning to communicate effectively with your partner is crucial. With some motivation and persistence, you can learn constructive communication patterns that can improve your significant ...
Views: 1747 - What color is your Depression? Overcoming Depression with Mindfulness Therapy - by Submitted on Jun 21, 2011 from Peter StrongWhen we experience depression we often describe it with phrases like: “I’m in a black mood”, or “It smothers me like a heavy blanket”, or “Its like being in a thick fog”, or “I feel like I’m wading through treacle.” These and similar descriptions provide interesting clues about the nature of ...
Views: 1747(1 vote) - 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: 1743(1 vote) - Being a Witness to Our Suffering - by Submitted on Jan 24, 2018 from Julie Roberts, Ph.D.Repetition compulsion* is a pattern we get stuck in where we are trying to ease the pain that manifests because our needs as a child were not met. The pain occurs when we are younger and because our feelings weren’t acknowledged, the emotions (of fear, anger and grief) are not resolved and we ...
Views: 1742(2 votes) - How Long Can A Panic Last? Answers Here! - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2010 from Jason KluberFor patients of panic attacks, especially the new ones, regularly always ask this question - how long can a attack last? To know how long their attacks would go on is a big deal because they feel that sometimes, it lasts unremittingly. You might get more information than you want because the ...
Views: 1740 - 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: 1739 - 5 Beliefs That Can Sabotage Even The Best Healing Method - by Submitted on Oct 23, 2013 from Joan JacobsScientific research demonstrates that belief in a treatment method has a direct affect on the probability for its success. These findings apply to all types of healing methods and approaches. Given the immense power of belief, following are 5 of the more common beliefs that can sabotage even the ...
Views: 1738(2 votes) - The Puzzles of Life – Can they give us a push towards inner serenity? - by Submitted on Aug 01, 2012 from Gopalakrishnan ChandrasekaranTrue serenity takes place through a reflective approach and understanding rather than through psychological analyses or through being a conformist. Thus, the puzzles of life give us a chance to discover the hidden roots of serenity. Happy is he who applies himself to them! Human beings are ...
Views: 1737 - 5 Tips on Choosing the Right Teen Mental Hospital for Your Child - by Submitted on Mar 22, 2016 from Misty JhonesIf you are a parent, you will concur that dealing with teens is a Herculean task. There are always behavioral issues to contend with but research now shows that some of these could be down to mental health disorders. A report in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) ...
Views: 1736 - The First Two Steps in Inner Work - by Submitted on Jan 05, 2010 from Steven Kessler, MFT, EFT Cert-IIDeveloping the Inner Witness When someone starts doing therapy or any sort of self-reflective inner work, their first task is to develop the Inner Witness, the one who reflects your experience back to you. This has also been called the Observing Self, and its job is simply to record what you ...
Views: 1736(1 vote) - 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: 1728 - 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: 1726(2 votes) - How to Choose a Psychotherapist - by HOW DO I FIND A GOOD THERAPIST?
Many times your physician will refer you to a therapist that he or she knows personally. Sometimes the referral to a therapist is not based on familiarity with the therapist's ability or practice; rather it may be based on a personal friendship, a mutual referral ...
Views: 1725 - 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: 1723(1 vote) - My Husband / Wife Won’t Go To Marriage Counselling… What Do I Do? - by Submitted on Feb 28, 2017 from Nicola Beer“Nicola, My husband won’t go to marriage counselling, I’m desperately unhappy what shall I do?” “My wife refuses to speak to anyone, she says we are beyond help, it’s too late. Shall I give up?” These are statements I hear time and time again, and to be honest I don’t blame a husband or ...
Views: 1723 - Cognitive Therapy and Weight-loss - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2009 from James KrehbielWeight-loss is about majoring in the majors; it’s not about how you “butter your bread.” Often, people can be obsessive with weight-loss behavior. Weight-loss and weight maintenance can become a ritualistic, compulsive cycle. Charlie Whitfield, author and addictions expert calls the pattern ...
Views: 1722(1 vote) - What Do You (Nurture) Feed? - by Submitted on Jun 30, 2010 from Sherry O'BrianWhat beliefs and thoughts do you nurture daily? Do your beliefs and thoughts support or sabotage you? Are you aware of any conflict within? Our beliefs (conscious & subconscious) are reflected by the emotions (energy in motion) we experience in our lives. When we experience a life that is ...
Views: 1721(3 votes) - Hypnotherapy for Weight Loss: Replacing the Fat Person - by Submitted on Apr 14, 2014 from Mark VillarosaMany people that have consistently been struggling with their weight may sooner or later turn to humorous, self-criticism as a defence mechanism. Overweight people have often been stereotyped in society and popular culture as the heart and soul of the party because of their humorous approach ...
Views: 1719 - What Is The Best Way To Support Someone Who Self Harms? - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2013 from Jennifer McLeodThere is a myth that those who self harm are seeking attention; on the contrary, people who self harm are known to keep their actions private. Common reasons such as shame or fear prevent the individual from asking for help; this is why an important factor into supporting people who self harm is ...
Views: 1718(1 vote) - Couples Therapy With Trauma and Abuse Survivors - by Submitted on May 25, 2012 from Roni Weisberg-RossWe all come into relationships with past issues. Trust, ability to be intimate, anger management, mental and physical health limitations and childhood trauma are among the most common. Each issue colors, although in a different way, how we deal with current stressors and disagreements. This ...
Views: 1717(1 vote) - Child Abuse: Should Someone Expect Other People To Empathise Them If They Were Abused As A Child? - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2017 from Oliver JR CooperThe beginning of someone’s life can be a time when they received what they needed in order to develop into a well-adjusted adult. As a result of this, they will now have what they need to handle life. Now, this is not to say that their life will be plain sailing; what it comes down to is ...
Views: 1715 - The Therapeutic Benefits of Dog Therapy on Clinical Depression - by Submitted on May 07, 2011 from Dave KanofskyYears ago I owned a dog named Sparkles. He was a cross between a Cocker Spaniel, Poodle and Beagle. Sparkles loved to play and he was a very affectionate animal. He lived for 13 years. I don't know what it is about dogs but they definitely can sense when their masters are experiencing a ...
Views: 1714(1 vote) - Happiness Helper: Six Simple Ways to Boost Your Mood - by Submitted on Sep 09, 2016 from Caitlyn BellIn the hustle and bustle of everyday life, we can often get dragged down by demands and stressors that leave us in bad moods and negative mindsets. Though these emotional states can seem small and temporary, they can often have lasting effects in whatever environment you happen to be in at the ...
Views: 1712 - Self-Help Tips - Why Are People Resistant to Change? - by Submitted on Apr 03, 2013 from Peter MainMany people who have been involved in any type of personal growth or self development work and have subsequently sensed a real change in their inner world, will often forget the real difficulty and fear involved in doing any type of work that necessitates change. People approaching ...
Views: 1712(2 votes) - Let Color Therapy Improve your Mood and Health - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2007 from Dzagbe CudjoeA suggestion for adding to the interest and ambience of a Dance and Movement Therapy session is to introduce colour. We are all aware, unless we are colour blind, of its presence in Nature and the Man Made World. There are associations with Gods, priestly vestments, people's characters and ...
Views: 1710 - Connecting Food & Sex - by Submitted on Jan 15, 2016 from Kelly MartinLast week, I had the great honor to talk on the tele-seminar “Abundance Reigns” where my topic was about our hungers and desires and how they relate to creating a more fulfilling life. This was a very fun talk and very interesting to prepare because the more I prepared the presentation, the more ...
Views: 1710 - Relieve and Manage Stress Using the Power of TFT, EFT & QEPR - by Submitted on Apr 02, 2011 from Paul EmeryStress, Anxiety and the 'tapping' therapies What is stress and anxiety? How does it affect you? It is a common and normal fact of life that no matter who we are, where we live or how old we are most of us experience some form of stress and anxiety throughout our daily lives. Be it work ...
Views: 1709 - Identity Crises - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2011 from Gayle White Raven CrosmazAs I sit and review my progress over the past couple of years, I am overwhelmed at the speed and direction in which my life has taken its turn. Two short years ago I thought I was an entrepreneur, an artist, a teacher, a wife, a mom, a storyteller and a good listener. I had abilities and ...
Views: 1707(1 vote) - An Introduction to Integrative Psychiatry - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2005 from Eve WoodEach one of us has a story that is its own beautiful tale and we can learn a great deal when we choose to share our stories with one another. Because of this, I have chosen to share my patients'stories and experiences in this book. I have learned that without focusing upon the human element of ...
Views: 1706(1 vote) - Breathe More, Think Less - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2010 from Joseph BurgoYou're probably familiar with the cognitive-behavior technique known as "thought stopping," used to cope with stressful and anxiety-intensifying thoughts and ideas during panic attacks, as well as with negative self-statements in depression. I've never found this technique particularly useful, ...
Views: 1705(1 vote) - 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 ...
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