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Online therapy offers great benefits.Life in the time of Covid-19 - by Therapion- Finding Freedom from the Shame of Anxiety - Part I - by Submitted on Oct 27, 2009 from Jennifer Young, LPCOn the way to church Sunday I began to feel outraged. Running through my mind were all the different teachings I have heard about worry and anxiety. The outrage came from the fact that most of them left me feeling ashamed for my lack of faith. One speaker went as far as to call anxiety a ...
Views: 1267 - How a Therapist Can Help You and Your Partner - by Submitted on May 15, 2014 from nancy traversEffective couples therapy depends on a number of factors. Both partners must be willing to make a change. If one has already decided to give up and cannot reengage, then success is probably not possible. The key is to get to a therapist before your relationship has eroded too far. If one or both ...
Views: 1267 - Online Dream Interpretation – Translating Dreams and Providing Psychotherapy for Two Decades - by Submitted on Jul 18, 2011 from Christina SponiasWhen you decide to pay attention to the meaning of your dreams you make the wisest decision of your life. However, you must also learn how to accurately translate their meaning based on the scientific method of dream interpretation discovered by Carl Jung and simplified by me. Otherwise, you ...
Views: 1267 - Alternative Therapies and Postpartum Depression - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2016 from Randi FredricksMotherhood can be a magical time. Like other life transitions, it can also be fraught with challenges. A 2006 Danish study discovered that new mothers are at an increased risk for mental disorders such as schizophrenia, depression, and bipolar disorder in the first 3 months following the birth ...
Views: 1266(2 votes) - 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: 1266 - Intuition vs. Willful Forcing – A Life Coaching Tool (Part 2) - by Submitted on Mar 30, 2011 from M Joy YoungIntuition vs. Willful Forcing – A Life Coaching Tool (Part 2) Article by M. Joy Young, LCSW 503-309-1163 branchingover@iinet.com One of the benefits of intuition is that it can also help you develop faith and trust in living. This does not undermine religious faith , but this is something ...
Views: 1266 - How Mindfulness can reduce the symotoms of Social Anxiety - by Submitted on Dec 30, 2019 from Paul JozsefSocial Anxiety Disorder It is only natural to feel a bit self-conscious or nervous while on stage or speaking in public. However, if such situations invoke intense fear or panic attacks, these may be symptomatic of a condition called social anxiety disorder. The symptoms of social anxiety ...
Views: 1264 - The Evolution of eTherapy - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2012 from Ryan RiveraThere is no denying that the cost of mental health treatment is prohibitive for much of those suffering from mental health issues. It's not just the cost of healthcare – although the price of therapy is high. There is also the issue that those that suffer from mental health issues may not be ...
Views: 1264(1 vote) - Forgiveness - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2011 from Nataxja CiniAs we go through life we discover that people will hurt us by their behaviours or actions. we are usually hurt the most by those who are the closest to us , who know us the most intimately. We have all been emotionally or physically hurt by someone. We can all recall the sting of a harsh word, ...
Views: 1263(2 votes) - The Fast Life Grinds: How to Overcome Habitual High-risk Behaviors - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2015 from Anica OaksSome people are naturally drawn to high-risk behaviors. This may involve taking drugs or alcohol, engaging in promiscuous sex, gambling or getting into physical altercations. There are many different ways this tendency can manifest, but all can be dangerous. In some cases, such actions can have ...
Views: 1263 - The Spirit of the Holidays - Performer Holiday Style - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2013 from Anne Dranitsaris and Heather Dranitsaris-HilliardI don’t think any of the Striving Styles embrace the spirit of the holidays more than the Performer. Everything from the enjoyment of shopping to organizing and attending social events brings them an opportunity to get their need for recognition met. They are truly energized by making the ...
Views: 1263 - 3 Tips To Help You Drop The Ego - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2017 from Rishma PetragliaNowadays for a lot of people, their ego is running the show. It’s only normal for the ‘I’ or ‘self’ to be the main focus of our reality. But when we pay the self too much attention, we are living a life led by ego. Moreover, we’re absorbed within ourselves, and there’s no seeing life outside of ...
Views: 1260 - 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: 1260 - The Superior Vision Given By Dream Analysis - by Submitted on Sep 09, 2011 from Christina SponiasI continued the scientific dream research of the psychiatrist Carl Jung. This was how I could discover the existence of a wild conscience into the biggest part of our brain. I named it anti-conscience because it constantly tries to destroy our human conscience through craziness. The ...
Views: 1259 - Therapy: Is It Someone's Fault If Therapy Doesn't Work? - by Submitted on Aug 29, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperNowadays, it could be said that someone is far more likely to see a therapist than in the past, and this is partly because it is seen as being more acceptable than it once was. This has meant that people are less likely to suffer in silence. And as mental and emotional problems are just as ...
Views: 1259 - Mental Health Therapist and Counselor – Dynamic Psychotherapy through Dream Translation - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2011 from Christina SponiasI became an expert on dream translation according to the scientific method discovered by Carl Jung because I was cured from a serious neurosis. My neurosis would surely become schizophrenia. I had inherited too much absurdity into the wild side of my conscience. After finding sound mental ...
Views: 1256 - Counseling? How we begin matters. - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2017 from Gary DirenfeldA parent called seeking counseling for their adult son. The young man had plenty of issues. The issues were long-standing. I explained that given the parent called, I would begin by meeting with both parents first. I advised that by meeting with the parents first, I could obtain a better ...
Views: 1251 - 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: 1249 - 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: 1249 - Equine Affaire: That Can't Be A Thoroughbred! - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2011 from Karen MurdockMy horse Lukas, an ex-racer and former rescue, and I are at the Equine Affaire in Pomona, California. We've been invited to join the "Thoroughbred Village" along with several non-profits to promote the breed. In case you're not familiar with racehorses, they tend to be rather high-strung, to say ...
Views: 1249 - How to Stop Having Nightmares and Prevent Mental Illnesses - by Submitted on Jun 05, 2011 from Christina SponiasNightmares are serious warnings. They indicate that you are making mistakes, and you are in a dangerous position. Your dreams reflect your mental stability, and what is happening in your daily reality. They contain important messages sent by the unconscious mind. The unconscious mind is a ...
Views: 1248 - All Of Us Need To Say YES to OURSELVES - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2019 from Dr. Anne BrownPeople-pleasers are at risk in the domains of finance, love, sex, family, and friendship. How is it that we can manage a successful business but still have a failed personal life? Extending a hand to others after taking care of yourself is how we make the world a better place for our children ...
Views: 1247(1 vote) - Therapy: Does Someone Need To Work With A Therapist If They Have Good Friends? - by Submitted on Jan 31, 2017 from Oliver JR CooperIf one has mental and emotional and/or relationship challenges, they can feel the need to reach out for external support. This could be seen as the best approach for them to take in order to change their circumstances. Through having this outlook, the next step will be for them to find ...
Views: 1246 - When it’s Time to Shift Priorities - by Submitted on Aug 15, 2017 from Suzanne St. John SmithI’m a perfectionist. Always have been. And sometimes it drives me crazy. Like most ‘Type-A’ people, there isn’t enough time in the day to be a perfectionist about everything, so we often prioritize areas of our lives where our standards need to reach their highest, and those where we can ...
Views: 1244 - 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: 1243 - Mother nature as Medicine - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2019 from Kevin GardnerResearch as shown that people who spend time in nature are happier and have less mental problems than people who do not have the chance to spend time in nature. It is not hard to imagine why this is since we as humans have only lived in cities for a few thousand years and are not adjusted on a ...
Views: 1243 - 12 Self-Care Tips - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2011 from Marta Hatter1. Allow your feelings - If you have recently experienced loss or you can't be with loved ones, realize that it's normal to feel sadness and grief. It's OK to take time to cry or express your feelings. You can't force yourself to be happy just because it's the holiday season. 2. ...
Views: 1242 - Book Review: Family Therapy - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2008 from Stephanie OuelletteThis book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Therapy and Counseling. Therapy and Counseling allow for the treatment, discussion, and consulting of anything from physical to mental to emotional problems. D'Arcy Vanderpool is the Official Guide to Therapy and Counseling. Family ...
Views: 1241 - Personal Counseling "How To" Guide: Life Changes - by Submitted on May 03, 2011 from Brad Brenner, Ph.D.Changes in life – from moving across country for a new job, to going from being single to in a relationship, or vice versa, or dealing with a new reality of life – are complicated and full of contradictory emotions. Cut through the confusion by recognizing 3 critical elements of the change ...
Views: 1240 - Reality Therapy in Drug Rehab - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2012 from Terek ShastalonDrug rehab helps thousands of addicts across the United States make lasting recoveries every year. Though most people once viewed addiction as a simple lack of willpower, drug rehab specialists now recognize it as a neurological disease. Even the most severe cases of addiction can be treated ...
Views: 1240(1 vote) - Is My Therapy Working? - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2014 from nancy traversIt’s easy to see when your friend needs to dial it down at a party. When your cousin’s behavior is a little off. When things are off balance for someone else. But it’s not so easy to see about yourself. Sometimes you seek therapy precisely because you are not clear about where you are trying to ...
Views: 1237 - Laws About Emotional Support Animals You Should - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2020 from Julia RichardsPassionate Support Animals(ESAs) like the healthiest dog breeds are colleagues that are received or gotten back particularly for the enthusiastic and mental improvement of their human partners. Creatures have been demonstrated to have a quieting and constructive outcome on those ...
Views: 1237 - Does Your Marriage Therapist Pass This Test? - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2011 from Susan HeitlerHow do you assess whether your marriage therapy is just taking up time and money or genuinely helping you and your spouse? Most folks in marriage therapy are uncertain as to what to use as a measuring stick. Whether or not the therapist is “a nice person” is not sufficient. Would you take ...
Views: 1236(1 vote) - Psilocybin and the Treatment of Anxiety and Depression - by Submitted on Nov 01, 2020 from Jeff LeboweOver the last several years, a number of academic institutions have been researching the impact that the psilocybin molecule has on treating a variety of mental health conditions, including anxiety and depression. Psilocybin is the active psychedelic compound that naturally occurs in over 200 ...
Views: 1235 - How to Choose a Coach or Counselor - by Submitted on Jul 07, 2011 from Stanlee PanelleHow to Choose a Coach by Stanlee Panelle Just because someone is licensed or certified doesn't mean they are the right Counselor for you. Here's how to choose the right match for you. There are tons of helpers out there for almost every issue a person can come up with. When looking for a ...
Views: 1234 - Therapy: Can Having Therapy Make Someone Feel Even More Helpless? - by Submitted on Jan 01, 2017 from Oliver JR CooperIf one’s life is not as they want it to be, it could be said that it will be a good idea for them to look onto why they are experiencing life in this way. One may have only just started to experience life in this way, or it might have been this way for a little while. When it comes to the ...
Views: 1233 - The Meaning of Dreams According to the Method of Dream Interpretation Discovered By Carl Jung - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2011 from Christina SponiasCarl Jung discovered that all dream images have a symbolic meaning. These images must not be interpreted as if we were analyzing images that belong to our daily life. The images we see in dreams have a totally different meaning from the meaning they have in our environment when we are awake. ...
Views: 1232 - 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: 1232 - THINKIATRY & SELF-THERAPY FOR DEPRESSION - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2011 from John O'Brien, Ph.D.THINKIATRY & SELF-THERAPY FOR DEPRESSION Posted on Tuesday, January 25th, 2011 at 6:21 pm THINKIATRY & SELF-THERAPY FOR DEPRESSION PLEASE CLICK THIS LINK TO VIEW VIDEO – THANKS! Webster’s Dictionary defines depression as depressing or being depressed; a hollow or low place; low spirits; ...
Views: 1231 - 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: 1230 - Mustering Courage to Seek Therapy - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2014 from nancy traversSometimes the people who need therapy the most are the very people who find it hardest to seek help. They’re afraid they’re wasting the therapist’s time. They’re afraid they’re wasting their own or their loved one’s money. They’re afraid of exposing their deepest selves—and of trying and ...
Views: 1230 - Self Healing And Protection - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2020 from Vishwas Healing CentreA divine healing and protection process. Close your eyes and take three deep breaths. Sit in Gyan Mudra. Focus on the tip of your head. You will experience divine sensations. It can be a cold sensation, warm sensation, or tickling sensations. Just focus on it and feel / visualize a divine ...
Views: 1230 - Supporting Kids with ADHD to Recover Soon - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2011 from Andrew FinlaysonDeveloping a behavior modification program for kids having ADHD entails hardwork, dedication, commitment and cooperation between parents, teachers and caregivers. To start with the treatment plan, behavioral management should be the first step. It involves understanding new skills which can ...
Views: 1230(1 vote) - 10 Best Holiday Destinations for a European Love Affair - by Submitted on Sep 18, 2017 from Andy JordanAutumn is almost upon us. The bright blue sunny sky along with the warm wind is alluring holidaymakers to step out of their homes and experience heaven on earth. How about a city break escape this weekend? If at all you're planning a city break, but sceptical where to go with your friends or ...
Views: 1229 - The Avoidant Patient - A Case Study - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2007 from Sam VakninNotes of first therapy session with Gladys, female, 26, diagnosed with Avoidant Personality Disorder "I would like to be normal" - says Gladys and blushes purple. In which sense is she abnormal? She prefers reading books and watching movies with her elderly mother to going out with her ...
Views: 1229 - Therapy: Does Feeling Different Prove That Therapy Is Working? - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2017 from Oliver JR CooperWhen someone has therapy, it might not take very long until they begin to feel different. Now, the reason they are having therapy could just be to change how they feel, or there could be more to it. If this is the only reason they are having it, it can cause them to believe that they are ...
Views: 1228 - How to Stop Being Needy and Create a Healthy Relationship - by Submitted on May 08, 2017 from Felicity MuscatIf you are one of those individuals who is at odds as to why your relationships fail and/or wondering why people suddenly disappear from your life or withdraw from you and you are ready to do something about it; then this article is for you. This article will shed some light on what the causes ...
Views: 1227 - The Keys to Finding Your Purpose, Pt. 1 - by Submitted on May 28, 2011 from Cheryl HitchcockWhat is your life’s purpose? A lot of people struggle with this question while trying to find the career and circumstances that fit. For some, finding purpose is an ongoing challenge, especially with the pressures of every day life and making a good living; others seem to know from the start ...
Views: 1227 - The TAO of TAPAS - by Submitted on May 15, 2011 from Stephen KingI had wondered about the significance of Tapas Fleming’s (the originator of Tapas Acupressure Technique) name, and it was only upon reading Rudolph Ballentine’s book Radical Healing, that I found an explanation. It turns out to be one that truly fits with the concept of acknowledgment, but ...
Views: 1227 - Therapy: Can Therapists Form Inaccurate Beliefs About Men/Women? - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2017 from Oliver JR CooperIf someone wanted to become a therapist, they may have the desire to work with people who have certain issues. This could relate to what they have had to deal with, or it might involve what they have seen other people suffer from. When it comes to the former, this could show that one has ...
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