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Online therapy offers great benefits.Life in the time of Covid-19 - by Therapion- 8 Signs You Need Marriage Counseling - by Submitted on Dec 11, 2018 from Susan BakerHas your marriage changed? Do you feel like there is something missing? Perhaps you find yourself sometimes longing for the days when you were both happy and in love. We often think of marriage counseling as a last resort?-?when things are so bad that divorce is the next best solution. Many ...
Views: 1033 - 8 Tips for Keeping Managing Daily Stress - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2011 from Jack SingerDo you feel like you have so much to do and not enough time to get everything done? When your life gets crazy, you can’t let the busyness take over your mind. You need to put yourself first to maintain your mental health. Here are eight tips for keeping a clear mind: 1. Get organized. Your ...
Views: 1284 - 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: 1563 - A Guide For Choosing the Right Psychotherapist For You - by Submitted on Sep 24, 2007 from Gloria ArensonSome people think that going to a therapist is like going to a car mechanic: they expect the therapist to diagnose a specific problem and fix it just as the mechanic puts in new brake pads or readjusts the carburetor. These clients expect something to happen to them. That is not the case. Don’t ...
Views: 1044 - A Guide For Your Inner Child - by Submitted on Nov 29, 2018 from Brittany GundersonA Guide For Your Inner Child By: Brittany Gunderson (2018) Introduction What is an inner child? Do you remember who you were at a young age? Can you picture the little child you once were? Think about how that little child looked and how that little child felt. Were you scared? Were you ...
Views: 1036 - A Guide to Personal Resilience - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2006 from Deborah MooreA GUIDE TO PERSONAL RESILIENCE “A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step” -Chinese Proverb Applying resilience-building strategies in our daily life requires commitment and dedication. Resilience is not something we are born with; it is a set of learned behaviors, and takes ...
Views: 4867 - A Journey to a New Life - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2010 from Mark GillespiePersonal growth and recovery from abuse is a journey. The journey we shall take commences at the point when one’s inner life begins, as a child, but not a living child, an inner-child, locked in time, forever orbiting in the universe within one’s head, and there is likely more than one such ...
Views: 1938 - A Quick Guide To OCD Treatment Options - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2011 from Steven QaresmaObsessive Compulsive disorder or better known as OCD is a serious disorder that can ruin your life ultimately. Normal Functioning may not be plausible if left untreated. Social isolation is likely among friends, co-workers and even family members resulting in loss of important relationships and ...
Views: 1362 - A Quick Look At 6 Different Personality Disorders - by Submitted on Jun 06, 2011 from Steven QaresmaPersonality disorders: 1. Antisocial Personality: People who have this type of disorder (usually men) have a callous disregard for the rights and feelings of others, and to achieve some material gain or personal gratification, exploit others. Possess characteristics such as poor frustration ...
Views: 1642 - A SOUL'S JOURNEY: MY PATH TO THE SYSTEMIC AND FAMILY CONSTELLATIONS EXPERIENCE - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2008 from Annie Block PearlI found this work in the way that all my journeying has developed since I started getting out of my own way. My wise and wonderful teacher in Process Acupressure, Aminah Raheem, mentioned her experience of a Systemic Family Constellation group in which she had participated in Europe. Aminah is ...
Views: 1066 - Acceptance, the hidden key to healing. - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2011 from Meegan CareAmy was sick, it seemed she was constantly “under the weather”, either fighting a flu or cold, dealing with a stomach bug, or taking pills for another headache, she felt unhappy and stressed most of the time. She just didn't seem able to overcome the disturbing symptoms that kept occurring in ...
Views: 837 - 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: 1863 - 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: 1149 - 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: 1533 - Achieving and Maintaining Balance In Everyday Life - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2017 from Jenn BoveeSince about the early 90’s I have been infatuated with the concept of balance. Sometimes it feels as mystical as a unicorn. You know, the very minute you think you have grasped it POOF, you are overwhelmed and overcommitted to things again! The experience I have just described is only magnified ...
Views: 1382 - Action, Emotion and Belief – Three Levels of Change - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2019 from Connie BrannanHow do people come to do the things they do? How are habits formed and maintained? How do we create behavioral change on demand? These are important questions if one is in the business of selling change, as I am. I give a lot of thought to helping people change. I’m always looking for ...
Views: 1717 - 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: 1387 - ADHD Cure and Treatment - by Submitted on May 17, 2011 from Steven QaresmaAttention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder (ADHD) is a chronic disorder, which can affect a child if ADHD cure is not prescribed. Symptoms of ADHD include restlessness, difficult on completing tasks, inappropriate behavior, impulsivity and hyperactive. ADHD must be identified early enough so ...
Views: 1428 - Advantages and disadvantages of Cold Laser Pain Therapy - by Submitted on Aug 07, 2015 from Robin joCold laser therapy is a latest medical procedure that involves many advantages as well as disadvantages. There is a huge hype about laser therapy among people suffering from chronic pains, but they bear contradictory thoughts as well. Here we will discuss about the different advantages, ...
Views: 1718 - Advantages Of Using Bio-identical Hormone Replacement Therapy For Both Men And Women - by Submitted on Jun 16, 2012 from Jennifer DeShazoAs an individual gets older there are a number of medical issues that can develop and come with very serious health consequences. While a lot of people tend to focus on the prevention and dramatic risks related to heart disease, cancer, and stroke, it is also important to also pay concentration ...
Views: 947 - Advice for getting treatment for schizophrenia and understanding the disease - by Submitted on Mar 30, 2014 from Frank HealyDo you often feel like you don’t fit in your world? Do you sometimes see or hear things that other people don’t? Do you often feel like you have trouble paying attention and have lost interest in things that you used to enjoy?. Do you sometimes have trouble speaking and getting organized? Do you ...
Views: 1687 - 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: 1072 - All About Anxiety And Therapy – SYMPTOMS And TYPES - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2021 from tdi indiaAnxiety can mean apprehension, stress, or self-question. Now and then, the reason for concern is anything but difficult to spot, while on different occasions, it may not be. Everybody feels some degree of uneasiness now and again. In any case, overpowering, repeating, or "all of a sudden," fear ...
Views: 639 - All About Art Therapy - by Submitted on Mar 13, 2024 from asif sidiqThis post was developed via a partnership with BetterHelp. If you’ve ever tried therapy before, or even considered it, then you know how intimidating it can be to talk about your life with a stranger. This is especially true when you need to discuss trauma or other challenging experiences. ...
Views: 421 - Alternative Medicine and Natural Health – What is Holistic Healing? - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2011 from Christina SponiasAlternative medicine is based on natural treatment practices without the use of surgery or drugs. Holistic healing is based on the analysis of a whole and its general characteristics. Holistic medicine relates the human mind to the human body and spirit. In other words, it takes into ...
Views: 1231 - Alternative Therapies in Mental Health Counseling - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2016 from Randi FredricksThroughout history in the East and the West, healers have recognized the importance of diet, and strived to understand its health-promoting and healing powers. Only relatively recently, with the development of sophisticated scientific tools of measurement, have researchers begun to appreciate ...
Views: 1208 - Alternative therapy in Mental health - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2019 from Neetu AgarwalPinkymind, an online wellness center that focuses on counseling has gained a lot of traction in the last few months with quite a lot of app downloads and satisfied customers. They are now taking the next step towards better mental wellbeing by soon introducing alternate therapy. Work, ...
Views: 858 - Am I qualified for emotional support animal? - by Submitted on Aug 15, 2019 from Mohimenul IslamNowadays, emotional support animal is very popular among the people who have a mental disorder and it is proven to be effective actually. But when it comes to taking support from animal, the first question that comes to mind is that if you are qualified for it or not. If you have this ...
Views: 966 - 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: 1763 - Anxiety and Teenagers: The Dream School Dilemma - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2018 from Nicole AI’m a licensed therapist, and I have a problem with the way our society treats teenagers. I’ve worked with teenagers who can juggle more in 24 hours than functioning adults can juggle in 24 days. We’re talking rigorous advanced placement course loads, varsity sports, community service, music ...
Views: 1708 - 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: 1227 - 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: 1533 - Are You Living Your Dreams? - by Submitted on May 14, 2015 from Carolyn GoldfarbLife to me is about living fully, all out. It is about moving one day at a time, one action at a time toward my dreams. It is about being happy, healthy, and comfortable in my body, cultivating freedom in my day and my life. It is about a life of service to others and using my gifts. It was ...
Views: 1200 - Are You Losing Your Mind? What to Do When You Are Desperate - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2011 from Christina SponiasIf you are desperate because you are in danger, or because you feel that your life is a heavy burden that you cannot keep carrying, you are gradually losing your mind. What can you do when you are desperate? If you have lost your health, if you don’t have money, if you were betrayed, ...
Views: 1573 - Art Therapy And Addiction Treatment - by Submitted on Dec 13, 2010 from Benjamin MorelSince the surrealists developed automatic writing as a method of expression, art has explored the subconscious and the ways in which we can express our subconscious. Just as they struggled to express their thoughts and ideas in media other than words, it can be difficult for someone going ...
Views: 2200 - Art Therapy: The Best Way to Relieve Stress & Anxiety - by Submitted on Sep 09, 2016 from James BurbankStress and stress-related health issues are becoming something of an epidemic lately. People usually list money and work as the main causes of stress and anxiety. In the same time, therapy has become prevalent – patients don’t shy away from talking to a psychiatrist and psychiatrist don’t have a ...
Views: 1396 - 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: 1503 - Athetoid Cerebral Palsy: What Science Wants to Share with you! - by Submitted on Dec 17, 2022 from Hemlata ChhabraAthetoid cerebral palsy sometimes referred to as dyskinetic cerebral palsy or ADCP, is a kind of condition characterized by uncontrollable movement. Athetoid Cerebral palsy is not as frequent as spastic CP, but it is also not as uncommon as ataxic or mixed CP. Causes of Athetoid CP The basal ...
Views: 554 - 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: 2279 - Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) - by Submitted on May 07, 2019 from Neetu AgarwalAutism is a lifelong neurological condition. Among the several developmental disorders in children, autism is the most common brain disorder. Autism manifests as differences in development in three main areas: 1. Communication (verbal and non-verbal), 2. Social interactions and 3. ...
Views: 870 - Awakening to Our Celestial Nature 8 Day Course (Part 1) - by Submitted on Sep 20, 2013 from White WolfAwakening to Our Celestial Nature 8 Day Course (Part 1) By Author: White Wolf Awakening to our Celestial Nature (Day 1) This course is for anyone that feels that there is more to life than what they are getting. There are certain rules in this Universe that we must follow so that we can ...
Views: 939 - Become an Online Psychic Advisor. Earn $200 an Hour - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2012 from Rosemary PriceMental health is the most valuable thing we possess. It does not matter how rich we are financially if we are in turmoil and suffering emotionally. Hence millions of people every day consult a therapist or a psychic for support, guidance, information and help. The two things - therapy and ...
Views: 7083 - Become Irresistable! - by Submitted on Jul 17, 2017 from Emma ViglucciI have noticed that when we have the foot to the pedal, we are moving so fast that we actually miss the beautiful scenery around us. We go about life trying to get things accomplished to such an extent that we burn ourselves out and end up actually accomplishing less… So, what’s the ...
Views: 1219 - Before Medication, First Try ADHD Self Help - by Submitted on Dec 07, 2010 from sarah labdarAfter being diagnosed with ADHD, educating yourself with the knowledge about ADHD and gaining the support of your family and friends is crucial. Developing manageable solutions to your specific problems will help you through your challenges. While most people who are diagnosed with ADHD as ...
Views: 1393 - Befriending The System - by Submitted on Jan 22, 2008 from Sam VakninIn the process of mediation, marital therapy, or evaluation, counselors frequently propose various techniques to ameliorate the abuse or bring it under control. Woe betides the party that dares object or turn these "recommendations" down. Thus, an abuse victim who declines to have any further ...
Views: 1385 - Begin a Journal for Self-Growth This 2022 - by Submitted on Jun 21, 2022 from Kendrick MossThe greatest individuals of our time have written memoirs, autobiographies and journals. Why is this? What motivated them to chronicle their experiences, thoughts, emotions, and beliefs? How can one benefit from this proactive practice? There are many reasons why keeping a journal can ...
Views: 630 - Behavioral Health and Brain Power - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2011 from Christina SponiasAfter continuing Carl Jung’s research in the unknown region of the human psyche through dream interpretation, I discovered the anti-conscience which is the wild side of the human conscience. The anti-conscience is a primitive demon that didn’t evolve like the human side of our conscience. This ...
Views: 1232 - Behold The Miracle Of Self Healing Techniques - by Submitted on Jun 02, 2011 from Greg FrostThere are two types of healing: physical and mental. Obviously, physical healing is easier as compared to mental healing. Physical healing is the defense mechanism of the body to prevent further spread of disease or infection and this can be achieved through medical treatment and medicines. But ...
Views: 956 - Being Mindful of - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2015 from Jason MagillTrain Your Brain to be Mindful of... What are you mindful of? Want to find mindfulness but not sure what to be mindful of? Being mindful or practicing mindfulness seems to be a new catch-all word. You hear everyone from your doctor to Oprah talk about the need to be more mindful of... ...
Views: 1260 - 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 ...
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