Self Improvement Site
On The Internet! Take the Self Improvement Tour
On The Internet! Take the Self Improvement Tour
Articles from Eric Ryan | Selfgrowth.com
- Useful Meditation with Inspiring Statements and Healing Imagery - by Submitted on Feb 18, 2012 from Eric RyanHi! I am Santa Rosa California psychologist, therapist, and counselor Dr. Eric Ryan—I often use mindfulness techniques and principles in my psychotherapy practice to help you experience greater focus, attunement, and become fully present. Learning to be present, to truly live in the moment, ...
Views: 1201(1 vote) - The False Self Depression Syndrome - by Submitted on Feb 18, 2012 from Eric RyanPeople wonder why they become depressed. Sometimes the causes are very clear, like the loss of a loved one, getting fired from a job, a relationship breakup, or even losing one’s home to foreclosure. Many times, however, depression seems to come out of the blue or it slowly creeps up on you, ...
Views: 1258(1 vote) - Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Medications - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2011 from Eric RyanIf you have an anxiety disorder, a basic question that you may ask yourself is: “How do I get better?” If you happen to bring this up to your doctor, they are very likely to prescribe you a drug without even mentioning the most effective, scientifically validated treatment around: Cognitive ...
Views: 1262(1 vote) - Facing Your Fear to Relieve Anxiety - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2011 from Eric RyanAs the old saying goes: “If a horse throws you, get back on the horse right away!” In a nutshell, these words of wisdom highlight the essential step in overcoming fears–you have to get back on the horse! The technical term for confronting fears as opposed to avoiding them is called “Exposure.” ...
Views: 2120(2 votes) - Got Economic Blues? The Fear/Avoidance and Mass Contagion Effect - by Submitted on Aug 15, 2011 from Eric RyanIt is hard to not be effected by today’s economic crisis. This is not surprising when you consider that money and finances are intimately tied into your survival instincts. On a basic level, any threat to your financial stability can feel like a direct threat to your survival. On a deep ...
Views: 890 - What is PTSD? - by Submitted on Aug 01, 2011 from Eric RyanTo receive a diagnosis of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), you must have experienced an event that “involved actual or threatened death or serious injury, or a threat to the physical integrity of self or others” and must have reacted with “intense fear, helplessness, or horror”. PTSD ...
Views: 1127(1 vote)