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- What If My Children Start Showing Signs Of Narcissistic Behaviour? - by Submitted on Jun 21, 2012 from Amy AdamIt can be very distressing for partners of narcissistic individuals when they realise that their children are also exhibiting narcissistic tendencies. Narcissistic spouses and partners are very good at controlling their environment and people within it.Therefore if you choose to stay with ...
Views: 2961(1 vote) - The Belief That Kills - by Submitted on Jun 19, 2012 from gina greenThe Belief That Kills “The Normal Progression Of Disease” is taught in western medicine every inch of the way in school. I was taught this over and over in the medical training that I received in medical school. However, this model of “normal progression of a disease” doesn’t exist in the ...
Views: 1919(1 vote) - Predicted 100's Of Years Ago - by Submitted on Jun 19, 2012 from gina greenPredicted 100′s of Years Ago Even though energy medicine predates standard allopathic medicine, it has not been able to break into the mainstream of America. Energy medicine has been mainstream in other countries of the world for decades. This all started with Albert Einstein. Examples ...
Views: 1767(1 vote) - Autism and The Food Connection - by Submitted on Jun 10, 2013 from Ashley TanResearchers have found that most autistic children, especially those with late onset autism (emergence of autism symptoms only after or around three years of age) respond well when gluten and casein are strictly eliminated from their diet. Gluten is a protein found in everyday food that ...
Views: 2702(2 votes) - Breathing Techniques Relieves Stress and Improve Cognitive Function for ADHD - by Submitted on Jun 10, 2013 from Ashley TanSuffering from headaches, problem concentrating, anxiety? If you have adhd or learning disabilities, these feeling would most probably be magnified compared to those who doesn't have the same conditions. Changing the way you breathe might spell relief from those constant irritation and improve ...
Views: 2709(1 vote) - It Has Been Said “You Are What You Eat”: In Homeopathy, You Are What You Feel - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2012 from Ronda BehnkeEach homeopathic remedy belongs to a certain class of remedies that have their own set of overall characteristics. The three main classes or kingdoms are Plants, Minerals and Animals. Within each of these kingdoms are sub-kingdoms, such as in the Mineral Class there are the salts and the ...
Views: 1851(1 vote) - How to Break a Habit in 7 Seconds - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2012 from Mike HughesOn December 5, 2009 I received an email saying that a great man had died. That man was Jim Rohn. ...Jim Rohn? - The name rang a bell but I'd never read anything by him or seen one of his videos or tapes. The email also had a link to a youtube video - I clicked on it and was brought to a ...
Views: 1906(1 vote) - Prayer Is Its own Answer - by Submitted on Jun 10, 2012 from Tracing ABC Tracing ABCCause and effect are but two sides of thought; and Spirit is both Cause and Effect. Prayer is its own answer. Now, if the one who prays only partly believes, then there is a tendency to set an idea in motion; if the next day he wholly doubts, this idea must be wiped out. In dealing with Mind, we ...
Views: 2166(2 votes) - Attraction - by Submitted on Jun 10, 2012 from Tracing ABC Tracing ABCEvery one automatically attracts to himself just what he is, and you may set it down that wherever you are, however intolerable the situation may be, it is just where you belong. There is no power in the Universe but yourself that can get you out of it. Some one may help you on the road to ...
Views: 3002(2 votes) - Communication with Children is Not a Hat Trick - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2012 from Samuel MeansParents, have you wondered why communication with your disruptive child bear a striking resemblance to a cartoon. Wham! Bam! Pow! Swish! Splat! Things go from bad to worse like the proverbial anvil falling from the sky. Have you rushed in and reacted to what your child has done with ...
Views: 1496(1 vote) - Learn How To Overcome Social Anxiety - by Submitted on Jun 07, 2012 from Kassie LyneYou’re sitting in a crowded restaurant for a work party. You know some of these people, but that doesn’t matter. Feeling your sweaty palms and shaky limbs, you start to think of the questions always plaguing your thoughts in every social situation. What will they think of me? What if I do ...
Views: 2122(2 votes) - Striking a New Trail – Catalytic Action towards Happiness for All - by Submitted on Dec 09, 2013 from Gopalakrishnan ChandrasekaranThis beautiful, blue marble of a planet is racing through space with great dignity. Do we match it in dignity and deserve to belong to this planet? Obviously, we don’t! The reasons are clear too. Can we bring in a new dimension to this scenario? The writer has participated in discussions on ...
Views: 1953(2 votes) - On Changing - by Submitted on Jun 06, 2012 from Michael ClearmanThose darn treetops are at it again! Anyone who has taken the time to read a recent piece entitled “On Treetops” knows what I am alluding to. At a point along my daily jogging path, regally stand a dozen or so trees as silent witnesses to my labor. But are they really silent? You will ...
Views: 1905(2 votes) - 6 Powerful Suggestions to Stop Negative Thoughts - by Submitted on Jun 05, 2012 from Kassie LyneHaving realized just how harmful negative thoughts can be, many people tend to express interest in knowing how they can stop such thoughts. Thus, a question typically put across to counselors by their clients is ‘how do I stop negative thoughts.’ It is not a very easy question to answer, when ...
Views: 2392(2 votes) - Rules of Behavior Change: Habit Re-Structure - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2012 from Sherry PrindleAre there some things you’ve been wanting to change about yourself, perhaps for a long time? Every time you think about how does it feel? You don’t need to kick yourself or be demoralized. There are many things that make behavior change a struggle, the first being that we may not know the ...
Views: 2179(1 vote) - How to Let Go - by Submitted on Jun 02, 2012 from Pam GuthrieWhat’s gonna happen next? Do you know? Yeah, me, either. But aren’t we cute? We think we do! We all hold the belief that we know what is going to happen next. Chances are good that the next thing will be similar to the current thing, but that’s just a change, it’s not knowledge. We ...
Views: 1552(2 votes) - Idea Must Take Form - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2012 from Tracing ABC Tracing ABCHealing, then, takes place to the degree that we send down the right kind of thoughts into subjectivity. This does not mean that we must sit around holding thoughts. We do not hold a seed in our hand when we wish to plant it, and it is the same in healing; we do not hold the thought but ...
Views: 1935(2 votes) - 5 Ways to Know Are Overwhelmed and How to Fix It. - by Submitted on May 31, 2012 from Annette BinghamWith our crazy busy lives we often find that we are overwhelmed with not only our "stuff" but the "stuff" of others. It's difficult to say no to all these requests that we get from or family, employer, friends, etc. As a result we become totally overwhelmed by our lives. How many of these 5 ...
Views: 1782(1 vote) - Are You a Perfectionist or Someone Who Values Doing Things Well? - by Submitted on May 29, 2012 from Karla DowningAre you wondering if you are a perfectionist or just someone who values doing things well? Answer the following seven questions: When you fail or fall short of your expectations, do you: Beat yourself up in your mind with negative self-talk? People who value doing the best they can ...
Views: 1750(1 vote) - The Relationship between Self Harm and Stigma - by Submitted on May 23, 2012 from Jennifer McLeodSelf injury or self harm, generally speaking, is a wider range of different things individuals do to themselves which is either in a deliberate or hidden way. It includes burning, cutting, banging the body against hard objects, pulling the hairs, scalding, biting, poisoning, and inserting or ...
Views: 1909(1 vote) - Resilience: The Strength to Grow in Tough Times - by Submitted on May 18, 2012 from Edie Raether“The strongest oak of the forest is not the one that is protected from the storm and hidden from the sun. It’s the one that stands in the open where it is compelled to struggle for existence against the winds and rains and the scorching sun.”----Napoleon Hill Resilience is your ability to ...
Views: 1672(1 vote) - Language Development for Better Speech - by Submitted on Jun 10, 2013 from Ashley TanHow would you decide whether your child's language development is on track? As communication is the basis of success in life and at work, emphasis should be given early on to assess the level of your child's control over his or her strength in managing language. This is especially true for ...
Views: 3151(1 vote) - Anatomy of a Relapse - by Submitted on May 12, 2012 from Todd BranstonA random poll among newly sober clients, recovery counselors, and people who have achieved years of clean time would probably produce a varying consensus about the most pressing need for successful recovery. Most respondents, however, would likely agree that relapse is often an indicator of ...
Views: 3068(1 vote) - Your Life Theme, Why it is Invisible: Mini-Quiz - by Submitted on May 10, 2012 from Jard DeVilleThe human tendency to adapt as life changes swirl around us, or to stand pat by holding to the past even when doing so is self-defeating - begins when we are infants. Our personality patterns, values, attitudes, expectations and all the rest jelled when we were deciding who we are, what life is ...
Views: 2416(1 vote) - Apps for Special Needs - by Submitted on Jun 10, 2013 from Ashley TanSpecial needs children consists of those that fall under the categories of autism, learning disabilities, ADHD, down syndrome and others. These children have a myriad of conditions and developmental difficulties that prevents them from communicating and learning properly. The usage of apps for ...
Views: 2644(1 vote) - Schizophrenia - by Submitted on May 09, 2012 from marie LucySchizophrenia is a mental disorder which affects 1 per cent of the UK population. In this article: What is schizophrenia? Diagnosis Advice & Support Symptoms Effect on your life Causes Treatment What is schizophrenia? Schizophrenia is a mental illness that can ...
Views: 1343(1 vote) - What are the Characteristics of Antisocial Personality Disorder? - by Submitted on May 07, 2012 from Ari NovickPersonality disorders can be difficult to handle and very dangerous. A person suffering from a personality disorder will tend to have strange or unusual behavior. This behavior might be manifested by poor or inaccurate response, lack of insight, causing trouble for and disturbing people around ...
Views: 2517(1 vote) - Treating Depression Naturally - by Submitted on May 05, 2012 from Rosemary PriceTreating depression naturally.... One of the reasons people might prefer to deal with it this way is because they hate to take medication. Others may have tried this medication before and found it did not work or it had bad side effects. It is also a good idea to take natural things because ...
Views: 2217(1 vote) - Social behavior improves social skills - by Submitted on May 05, 2012 from Niyaj HaqueToday, people are becoming very much conscious in improving their child’s behavior to society and people. Manners are really very important. Without having any manner it is tough to survive in a civilized society. Child is like a blank canvass. You must try to know that your child is not having ...
Views: 1070(1 vote) - Some important tips to develop social behavior of child - by Submitted on May 05, 2012 from Niyaj HaqueChild is born like a blank canvass. You need to find out whether your child is suffering from any kind of mental pressure or problem. This can be said as the first step to improve child’s social behavior. In this article you will come to know about some important tips that will help you in ...
Views: 1539(1 vote) - School Bullying Prevention Programs: Just how effective are they? - by Submitted on May 04, 2012 from Mark LakewoodWouldn't it be great if there was a bullying prevention program that could be implemented in schools that could significantly reduce bullying behavior among students? The fact of the matter is that there is no bullying prevention program that could tackle such an issue at a significant extent. ...
Views: 1232(1 vote) - It All Begins With a Belief: Everything You Do Today is a Reflection of Your Beliefs - by Submitted on May 01, 2012 from Ronda BehnkeYour focus determines your reality; your focus is determined by your beliefs and your point of view (perspective). We are a sum of all our experiences to date as each experience causes the formation of thoughts and beliefs. Some of our beliefs we are very aware of; others influence our lives ...
Views: 1750(1 vote) - Your Best is Good Enough! - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2012 from kristie kennedyAs human beings we are innately wired to gratify the wishes of others in exchange for their acceptance. It is critical that we learn how to love ourselves well enough in order to avoid this disease to please. Only you can honestly answer the question, "What does loving me better look and feel ...
Views: 1321(1 vote) - How to Be Charismatic - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2012 from Andre ThunaCharisma is that certain something, that twinkle in the eye, the body posture, the words that just seem to flow, the look, the smile. However, it is not a certain something, it is something that each of us has within us. Some individuals are born being naturally charismatic, while others learn ...
Views: 1864(1 vote) - Why Misery Is So Addictive and How To Free Yourself - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2012 from Janbreathe@aol.com Janbreathe@aol.com"How does one become a butterfly?" she asked pensively. "You must want to fly so much that you are willing to give up being a caterpillar." -(Trina Paulus) I love that quote! It speaks to our willingness to let go of old patterns and choose a new higher way of being. This is not an easy task ...
Views: 4103(4 votes) - Simple Steps to Identify and Change Bad Habits - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2012 from Lois FrancisStarting Your Day Off on the Right Foot Not everyone gets out of bed in the morning easily and in a good mood. Some can bounce out of bed eagerly anticipating the day and will talk your ear off if there’s anyone to listen. Others groggily stagger out of bed reluctantly and you better not ...
Views: 1460(1 vote) - How can your ego prevent you from getting over someone - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2012 from M.Farouk RadwanOne thing that is very popular about falling in love is that sometimes people confuse being in love with wanting to protect their egos and public image. How would it feel like if people knew that you were dumped? Or how would it feel like if people knew that you weren’t up to satisfying your ...
Views: 8506(1 vote) - Pick Your Battles - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2012 from Julie HernandezThe best advice a parent can receive when taking on the adventure of raising children is to "pick your battles". It's a cliche everyone's heard throughout your lifetime but one should pause and really examine this. Those who've studied child development may have an edge on parents who took a ...
Views: 1838(2 votes) - Brain Wave Entrainment Can Change How You Really Are - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2012 from Wanina PetlockThe expression of who we are, our personality, is housed in our mind, our life data processor. As we experience life, our brain changes as it learns and adapts to what is happening to us, and how we feel about it. If it didn't do this, we wouldn't survive. Brain matter is malleable or ...
Views: 3042(1 vote) - Alternative Solutions for Managing Behavioral Disorders - by Submitted on Mar 22, 2012 from John CruzerIf medication does not always serve as a permanent solution, then it seems sensible that other alternatives could work just as well. This article will observe those alternatives, as well as emphasize the beneficial role teachers have in helping parents decide the type of treatment that is ...
Views: 1391 - Brainwave Entrainment: Why It Really Works - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2012 from Wanina PetlockThe expression of who we are, our personality, is housed in our mind, our life data processor. As we experience life, our brain changes as it learns and adapts to what is happening to us, and how we feel about it. If it didn't do this, we wouldn't survive. Brain matter is malleable or ...
Views: 1843 - Brainwave Entrainment: Why It Really Works - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2012 from Wanina PetlockDo you want to know why I think it works? I believe it works because there is physical evidence, if the brain is stimulated in a repetitive, rhythmic manner, that it will physically change, growing new blood vessels and neural pathways, and you can see all of this on a brain scan. New brain ...
Views: 3022(1 vote) - What Does A Brainwave Entrainment Session Feel Like? - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2012 from Wanina PetlockIt only takes six minutes for your brain to start entraining. Brainwave entrainment is a natural phenomenon that occurs when your brainwaves fall into step with an outside stimulus, usually sound and/or light, changing its dominant frequency to match that of the stimulus' frequency. It ...
Views: 2193(1 vote) - How the Amount of Sleep You Get Affects the Quality of Your Life - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2012 from Carrie SabaDo you have those days when you just can’t seem to wake up no matter what you do? Do you often stay up late trying to finish your “to do” list for the day and then have trouble pulling yourself out of bed the next morning? We often think that missing an hour here and there of sleep won’t affect ...
Views: 1937 - Coping With Road Blocks - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2012 from Carolyn StoneRecently a number of families I work with have been stymied by their children getting stuck. These are children with Asperger Syndrome, nonverbal learning disability, obsessive compulsive disorder, or some combination of those. During the course of a normal day, these kids hit road blocks that ...
Views: 1502 - One Small Drop Will Nourish - by Submitted on May 15, 2012 from Jan MiesseMake someone's day! When a person says to you, "I love your smile" or "I'm so proud of you" you are flattered; or you should be happy about it. You are supported, lifted, encouraged, empowered and you feel good! Help others feel that way! You might find out they really needed the kind ...
Views: 1479(1 vote) - Finding Inner Peace - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2012 from Philip MartinHow to achieve inner peace. ■ Be aware, accept and love each part of yourself. ■ Know that each part has a positive intent, no matter how negative you think the part is. ■ Each part (that is troubling you) is an identity of a young child trying to survive a trauma and is stuck in that ...
Views: 1452(1 vote) - Neuroscience in a "Mechanistic" World By Jay W. Politi - by Submitted on Mar 03, 2012 from Jay PolitiNeuroscience in a “Mechanistic” World Posted by Jay W. Politi on January 8, 2011 Image via Wikipedia Over the past decade there have been huge advances in neuroscience and especially in the area of imaging. Advances in fMRI as well as other techniques for “looking” at the brain have ...
Views: 1666 - Why We Are Miserable When We Don’t Get What We Want - by Submitted on Feb 22, 2012 from Patricia ReedWaaaaah! Remember that sound? You used to make it, once upon a time, whenever you didn’t get what you wanted. We all did, didn’t we. Oh yes, we all certainly did. We made that sound when we wanted to eat and didn’t get instant gratification. We made that sound when we messed our diapers and ...
Views: 1595(2 votes) - Instant Gratification Part II: Instants and Ideals - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2012 from Richard AkhmerovIn the previous article we talked about instant gratification and how it manifested into an epidemic. We also discussed the psyche and how it is affected by things that try to satisfy long-term problems with short-term solutions. Now we'll dive a bit deeper, and examine the two different types ...
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