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- Saga of a Firetender - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2009 from Russ Reina, a firetender (Healing Arts)Not terribly long ago, I came to the conclusion that my life's work is all about seeking the healing arts wherever they are found. The overwhelming thing about the concept was that I found them everywhere! All of the individual paths that I had thought I had been on in my life were just one big ...
Views: 1067 - Recovering From Physical Abuse: 3 Keys To Your Body's Miracle Makeover After The Domestic Abuse Assault - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2008 from Jeanne King, Ph.D.Broken bones, ruptured spleen, bruised swollen tissue, and ultimately a diagnosed clinical condition labeled as “degenerative disc.” Such a label can connote a permanent, defective body part, and ultimately an image of broken body. I hear domestic violence survivors talk about their ...
Views: 1064 - WHAT IS CYBERBULLYING? MEANING, EFFECTS, PREVENTIVE MEASURES - by Submitted on Sep 03, 2020 from Karthik GCYBERBULLYING Cyber bullying is the harassment or bullying behaviour which someone uses to hurt another mentally executed through digital devices like computers, laptops, smartphones, and tablets. In this modern digital ecosphere there are numerous platforms where cyber bullying can occur. ...
Views: 1064 - Inpatient Drug Treatment Programs - by Submitted on Nov 20, 2018 from Riya VIt is hugely vital that patients receive the right kind of drug and alcohol abuse treatment. It is not easy to decide whether to opt for inpatient drug treatment or outpatient treatment. Taking a step towards sobriety is important, otherwise you will be putting your life to a huge risk. Any ...
Views: 1061 - Standing Up For Change! - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsTomorrow morning, Thursday May 28th, I travel to Oregon’s Capitol in Salem, to testify in support of House Bill 2827. This bill will lengthen the Statute of Limitations for those who have suffered sexual abuse. It is being met with much opposition from the Catholic church, the Mormon church and ...
Views: 1057(1 vote) - What Really Works In Fat Loss - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2011 from Leola HardinThe term Fat Burners is such a forceful expression that it calls to mind some ultra-fast acting technique to lose weight. What Really Are Fat Burners And How Do They Work? Fat burners are dietary supplements that supposedly help speed up your body metabolism so that you burn calories ...
Views: 1050(1 vote) - Daily Homework - by Submitted on Aug 15, 2006 from Harry HenshawWe learn much of what we learn initially through repetitious exposure. It is by becoming present to something repeatedly that space is created for us to learn anew. It is by taking that which we are exposed to and bringing it forth into our life, committing it to action, that we begin to ...
Views: 1045 - Domestic Violence and Child Custody - Legal Psychiatric Ploys of Divorce Lawyers - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2008 from Jeanne King, Ph.D.When divorce and domestic violence are before the court, the children can often serve as the vehicle for the perpetrator to save face and maintain control over the family. Sound familiar? If you are in family court with an abusive partner, or abusive ex-partner, and there are children ...
Views: 1044 - “The Individual Has Always Had To Struggle To Keep From Being Overwhelmed By The Tribe” - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2020 from Oliver JR CooperMany years ago, I heard the following quote from Friedrich Nietzsche, “The individual has always had to struggle to keep from being overwhelmed by the tribe. If you try it, you will be lonely often, and sometimes frightened. But no price is too high to pay for the privilege of owning ...
Views: 1042 - Symptoms of Norco Withdrawal - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2019 from Ken SeeleyWhen someone develops an addiction to Norco, it can be highly dangerous. Norco addiction can sneak up silently, with little or no warning that a problem is developing. The first sign of an issue comes when a person runs out of prescription and a person begins to experience signs of ...
Views: 1040 - Why I Chose To Be Sober - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2019 from Jeremiah OwyangSobriety is a touchy subject, and bringing up someone's alcoholism is not the kind of discussion that you have over lunch. However, even though it's a difficult subject to approach, in some cases, it's a necessity. The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism mentions that in 2015, an ...
Views: 1037 - Abusive Relationships - Why Do People Return To Their Abusive Relationship? - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2008 from Jeanne King, Ph.D.A common question people have about individuals in abusive relationships is: why do they stay? A more perplexing question to bystanders looking in is: why do they go back? And moreover, why do they go back again and again and again? It is estimated that a domestic abuse survivor will return to ...
Views: 1035 - How to Handle an Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder - by Submitted on Dec 20, 2017 from Elaine PittmonWhen individuals are plagued with obsessive thoughts and keep reliving compulsive behaviors they are referred to as having an obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) condition. Every day each one of us have our own little regiments that we perform like at bedtime there are teeth brushing and face ...
Views: 1033 - How to Help Shine the Light on Domestic Abuse - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2009 from Jeanne King, Ph.D.I’m frequently approached by families to help them “yank” their adult daughter or son out of an abusive relationship. And they come to me wanting me to “do it” as they have attempted to “do it.” That is by trying to influence their adult child’s choices in whatever way the parents are accustomed ...
Views: 1032 - Safeguard your Child Future with Child Abuse Lawyer - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2012 from Robert HarnickIf we look at the most disheartening things happening around the globe these days, Child Abuse will be the one which will be placed on the top of the list. Each day brings with it some new story on this issue and it is hard to believe the amount of torture children have to face through all this. ...
Views: 1030(1 vote) - Stepping Stones to Recovery - by Submitted on Dec 28, 2010 from Claude RatliffIn no particular order of priority here are some stepping stones where you may begin developing your path toward effective and positive survival of abuse. Whether you were victimized as a child or as an adult any or all of the following could be a place to start. 1. Choose and visit a ...
Views: 1030 - Changing Inner Dialogue Crucial for Narcissistic Abuse Recovery - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2019 from Randi FineHow to Change the Way You Talk to Yourself From the book Close Encounters of the Worst Kind: The Narcissistic Abuse Survivor’s Guide to Healing and Recovery © 2017 Each of us has a subconscious inner voice, called an “inner dialogue,” that strongly influences our life. Since it has always ...
Views: 1027 - Rape Article - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2008 from Georgia DuranteMy name is Georgia Durante. I am a 49 year old stuntwoman who can dominate a two-ton vehicle at high speeds, but off road I have careened from one emotional head-on collision to another. Rather than my life ending with a triple-roll crash of a vintage Dino Ferrari during the filming of a ...
Views: 1027 - Divorce Visitation - When Domestic Abuse Revels Itself in the Interest of the Controlling Parent - by Submitted on Mar 22, 2009 from Jeanne King, Ph.D.In helping people negotiate child custody and visitation schedules, I’ve come to see a pattern express itself in terms of parents’ desire for their children to have equal access to both parents. The moment I see resistance to equal access to both parents based on what a parent “may” do without ...
Views: 1024 - Getting Law Enforcement Authorities and the Police Involved - by Submitted on Dec 05, 2007 from Sam VakninIf you want the nightmare to end, there is a rule of thumb which requires courage and determination to implement: Involve the police whenever possible. Report his crimes as soon as you can and make sure you retain a copy of your complaint. Your abuser counts on your fear of him and on your ...
Views: 1023 - Changing Codependent Dynamics in Abusive Relationships - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2020 from Darlene LancerMany codependents are in abusive relationships with addicts or people with mental illness. The symptoms of codependency encourage the dysfunctional dynamics in these relationships, which in turn worsens codependent symptoms. This makes sense when we consider the definition of codependency and ...
Views: 1015(1 vote) - Addiction Treatment Centers in New York - by Submitted on Mar 13, 2019 from Addiction AideNew York is the most populous city which is located in the United States. New York is the most densely populated major city in the US with (Population: 8,550,405) censused in 2017. This city welcomes strangers with a moderate climate, famous center park. And the statue of liberty is the identity ...
Views: 1013 - Reforming The Abuser - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2008 from Sam VakninHow to get your abuser to see reason in the first place? How to obtain for him the help he needs – without involving law enforcement agencies, the authorities, or the courts? Any attempt to broach the subject of the abuser's mental problems frequently ends in harangues and worse. It is ...
Views: 1012 - 3 Critical Life Lessons You Can Learn From Addiction - by Submitted on Mar 24, 2021 from Aurelien BAlthough alcohol and drug addiction can cause many physical and emotional damages, there are many life lessons that can be learned through these challenges. Looking at a difficult situation as a chance for personal growth can help improve your outlook and mood about these circumstances, and, as ...
Views: 1011 - Child Abuse: Is It A Surprise That Some Parents Deny They Were Abusive? - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2019 from Oliver JR CooperIf someone comes to see that their early years were a time when they were not treated very well, there are a number of things that can take place. Firstly, they can start to think about what they can do to heal the damage that was caused, and, secondly, they can have the need to talk about what ...
Views: 1010 - Energetic Abuse: Can Someone Energetically Abuse Another Person? - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2019 from Oliver JR CooperIf one was asked to talk about what abuse looks like, they may say that this is what happens when someone is put down, hit, sexually taken advantage of, or emotionally invalidated. When something like this takes place, it will be clear that someone is not being treated in the right way. At ...
Views: 1010 - Legal Domestic Violence - 3 Secrets of Divorce Lawyer’s Seduction Strategy with Battered Women - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2009 from Jeanne King, Ph.D.Oftentimes battered women leave abusers only to find out that they are in an abusive relationship with their own divorce lawyer. And unfortunately, many spend as long awakening to this reality as they did admitting the abuse they endured by their former intimate partner. Here are some seduction ...
Views: 1010 - Tell Your Children The Truth - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2007 from Sam VakninMost victims attempt to present to their children a "balanced" picture of the relationship and of the abusive spouse. In a vain attempt to avoid the notorious (and controversial) Parental Alienation Syndrome (PAS), they do not besmirch the abusive parent and, on the contrary, encourage the ...
Views: 1010 - How Can Nature Positively Impact Your Mental Health? - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2020 from M Nasir AzizHow Can Nature Positively Impact Your Mental Health? It is a rather unfortunate fact that many of us have become so wrapped up within our day-to-day responsibilities to the point that the natural environment is hardly experienced. This is actually quite ironic, as previous generations were ...
Views: 1003 - 5 Sedative Abuse Warning Signs - by Submitted on May 14, 2013 from Lara SchusterApproximately 30 million people take sleep medications and almost half of them take Ambien, according to reports from NIDA, the National Institute on Drug Abuse. Ambien is a long lasting sleep inducing agent that helps to maintain sleep throughout the night. Unfortunately, Ambien has the same ...
Views: 1002 - Child Abuse: Can Someone Believe That They Always Need To Be On Guard If They Were Abused As A Child? - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2020 from Oliver JR CooperAs a result of being abused and/or neglected as a child, someone may find it hard to let go and to relax now that they are an adult. Thanks to this, they can have the need to always be in control and on the go. Now, there could be moments when one thinks about how their early years are still ...
Views: 1002 - Family Violence - Lost Mothers, Lied To Children & The Legal Abuse Syndrome - by Submitted on Jul 31, 2008 from Jeanne King, Ph.D.“Where is your Mom?” asked a little boy to another. The little boy replied, “I don’t know.” From his point of view, she was lost. She was gone. She left him. She abandoned him. ...And the conclusions go on and on, each one with more and more potential to fracture a ...
Views: 1000 - Child Abuse Lawyer New York plays the role of Knight - by Submitted on Jan 15, 2012 from Robert HarnickAny physical injury on any part of the child body is taken in a very serious manner particularly when it is provided intentionally by a group of people ranging from friends, seniors at school, teacher, fellow students, parents or relatives. Though the Child Abuse Lawyer New York works against ...
Views: 989(1 vote) - Hope ! - by Submitted on Jan 31, 2008 from Biancia TateI have a passion and that is hope! Hope is an expectation of something desired and the thing that gives or object of this feeling. Since 911, hope has been much in demand but low on supply because, that which one placed their hope in prior to 911 has disappointed them. Some of these things ...
Views: 989(1 vote) - Psychological Abuse - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2007 from Gary DirenfeldPsychological Abuse Psychological abuse leaves the victim blaming herself and questioning her own perceptions over the behaviour of the abusive partner and it can start very insidiously. Psychological abuse occurs when one’s feelings, thoughts, preferences, desires, needs, appearance or ...
Views: 989 - The Psychosocial Politics of Domestic Violence - by Submitted on Dec 18, 2008 from Jeanne King, Ph.D.As a psychologist, I’m often asked what is the psychopathology of individuals in abusive relationships? The perpetrator’s mental health status is usually more self-evident, whereas the victims’ mental health status is clouded with the psychosocial politics of domestic violence ...
Views: 989 - Contracting With Your Abuser - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2008 from Sam VakninHow can one negotiate with an abuser without incurring his wrath? What is the meaning of contracts "signed" with bullies? How can one motivate the abuser to keep his end of the bargain – for instance, to actually seek therapy and attend the sessions? And how efficacious is psychotherapy or ...
Views: 986 - Common Questions about Alcohol and Drug Detox - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2013 from Lara SchusterIt is natural to have questions about alcohol and drug detox, especially when you are considering stepping away from your life to get help for a substance abuse problem. Making the decision to get detox help can be a difficult one, but hopefully these answers will give you some peace of ...
Views: 985(1 vote) - The Path to Abuse - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2007 from Sam VakninThe abuser mistreats only his closest – spouse, children, or (much more rarely) colleagues, friends, and neighbours. To the rest of the world, he appears to be a composed, rational, and functioning person. Abusers are very adept at casting a veil of secrecy – often with the active ...
Views: 985 - 4 Toxic Influences You Need to Remove From Your Life - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2019 from Meghan BelnapThe influences in your life are what tend to drive your successes and your failures. If you wish to lead a more balanced and successful life, it's natural that you would wish to get rid of the most negative influences around you. Below are four of the most toxic influences to get rid of in your ...
Views: 984 - How to Help An Impaired Lawyer - by I attended the California State Bar convention where I gave an MCLE presentation on chemical dependency/substance abuse. I always enjoy speaking with lawyers afterwards, hearing the stories of colleagues they know or suspect are battling this disease. Some have tried to talk to their friend or ...
Views: 980 - An Interview of Geri from Geri’s Recovery Music - by Could you tell us a little about your recovery story?
I'm the eldest of four children and I was born in British Columbia, Canada. My father, a retired Baptist minister, is American and my mother, a homemaker, is Canadian. I was raised in a perfectionist’s household with strict religious rules ...
Views: 968 - How to Handle Bullying - by Bullies Are Weak
Bullying is not a sign of strength, it’s a sign of weakness. In order to be able to handle bullies, we have to understand why they victimise others.
People who bully may well have been bullied themselves or else they feel powerless in some other area of their lives. They bully ...
Views: 968 - Sexuality: Can Someone’s Early Years Have An Effect On What Turns Them On As An Adult? - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2019 from Oliver JR CooperAs an adult, someone can believe that the things that arouse them are just the things that arouse them, and that all there is to it. However, what this wouldn’t take into account is the part that their early years may have played in why something in particular has this effect on them. If, ...
Views: 967 - Abusive Relationships - What is the Difference between Being Abusive and Being an Abuser? - by Submitted on Nov 11, 2008 from Jeanne King, Ph.D.What is the difference between “being abusive” and “being an abuser?” I hear this question by people trying to determine if they are entangled in intimate partner violence, even when they don’t know this term. What they want to know is: Am I in a dangerously abusive ...
Views: 965 - Signs of an Abusive Relationship - 6 Personal Questions that Can Help You See Partner Abuse - by Submitted on Mar 02, 2009 from Jeanne King, Ph.D.It's no secret that we see what we project. And when it comes to abuse, doing so can have repercussions for all of us. Prior abuse in one's life can set the stage for misinterpretations of our adult partner's actions, intentions, feelings and relationship to us. Now this doesn't mean that when ...
Views: 964 - The Secrets Hidden in Choice - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2020 from Nancy FairbrotherI did not want to be born. I did not want to leave that divine place of unspeakable love where I lived. I knew that my life on earth would be full of challenges; unrelenting sadness, feelings of worthlessness, depression, and fear. Coming into this world felt like being sentenced to life in a ...
Views: 964 - The Gradations of Abuse - by Submitted on Aug 28, 2007 from Sam VakninIs sexual abuse worse than emotional abuse? Is verbal abuse less deleterious than physical abuse (beatings)? Somehow, the professional literature implies that there is a hierarchy with sexual mistreatment at its nadir. It is rare to hear about a dissociative identity disorder ("multiple ...
Views: 954 - Two Weeks Since My Last Confession - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2008 from Kate GenoveseLibros International The Author's Publisher B O O K S Loving Joe Gallucci Thirty Years in September Two Weeks Since My Last Confession When Molly O’Brien comes into the world in 1951, she never imagines that her life will turn out the way it does. Born into a wealthy family in which her ...
Views: 952 - Does The Film ‘Joker’ Show What Can Happen If Someone Was Abused As A Child? - by Submitted on Oct 11, 2019 from Oliver JR CooperA few days ago I had the chance to watch ‘Joker’ and I must say that this was an intense film. I thought the story was solid, the acting was stupendous, and the score worked nicely too. Unlike so many of the other superhero films, this was very lifelike. I would even go as far as to say that ...
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