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- Varieties of Psychotherapy And Their Applications - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2011 from Sawas DeeIn today’s world there are many and different types of psychotherapy, each one varying in its approach to patients and it’s common and founding hypothesis and theories. And even though there is still no complete understanding of how the human brain functions, most of the therapeutic approaches ...
Views: 2067(1 vote) - Why are Meditative Relaxation and Mindfulness Important? - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from MONICA FRANKWhen I ask clients what they do for daily relaxation I usually get responses such as: "I relax by watching TV every night." "I have a glass of wine." "I read a book." "I go out with friends." "I go to the gym and work out." "I find gardening relaxing." "I like to ...
Views: 3242(3 votes) - Will America’s Mental Health System Change? - by Submitted on Apr 02, 2013 from Jennifer MoyerWith all the recent talk about gun control and mental health, I decided to take a look at how far America’s mental health system has changed (or not changed) over the past few years. First, I must state that when I wrote a blog about Mental Illness and the Law, the research shows that those ...
Views: 1847(2 votes) - 7 Key Methods to Helping a Friend with Depression - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2011 from Dave KanofskyAccording to the latest statistics, approximately 20.9 million American adults, or about 9.5 percent of the U.S. population age 18 and older in a given year, have a mood disorder. So chances are pretty good that you know someone who suffers from depression. If you have a friend who suffers from ...
Views: 3433(5 votes) - ***Get Over Yourself with Journal Writing Therapy - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2011 from Mari L. McCarthyOne profoundly useful way to journal is to use the practice to change ourselves. Presumably, most of us like ourselves well enough. Though many people experience true self-loathing at some point in their lives, for the most part we maintain a healthy respect for old Number One. But even ...
Views: 3329(3 votes) - How to Not Be So Emotional by Using Hemispheric Shift Exercise - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2010 from Liz (Zebe) PearsallDo you cry easily, lose control during disagreements, or feel too emotional during confrontations? Try this exercise to switch hemispheres of the brain. At first, this exercise must be practiced for a minute or two each day or several times a week. After a while, you can test to see if it is ...
Views: 10847(5 votes) - How "Community" Can Play A Staring Role In Drug Treatment And Recovery - by Submitted on Mar 07, 2010 from Darryl InabaThe success of community based substance abuse treatment programs is based, according to Dr. Darryl Inaba, on the fact that they are uniquely able to provide care and support that is sensitive to culture, gender and place. As one of the original founders of San Francisco’s Haight Ashbury Free ...
Views: 1794(4 votes) - How To Stop Sleep Loss - Easy Ways To Overcome Insomnia - by Submitted on Jun 27, 2012 from Jennylyn PereiraSleep is something that all of us have to get in order to survive, along with air, food and water. Not getting adequate restful sleep can cause you to have serious mental and physical health conditions. There are many people who have problems with insomnia but it can be found often in ...
Views: 2676(2 votes) - The Root of Misinterpretation - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2012 from Renee Richardson M.Ed.Article: Written by Renee L Richardson The Root of the Misinterpretation: What we say versus what we think As I sat down pondering the confusing intimate relationships of which I have endured, I was led to the dictionary. I began by looking up the definition of the word change. I chose to ...
Views: 3356(2 votes) - The “Golden Rule”of the Helping Professions - by Submitted on Apr 04, 2013 from Ross Rosenberg, M.Ed. LCPC CADCThe “Golden Rule”of the Helping Professions An Excerpt from “The Human Magnet Syndrome – Why We Love People Who Hurt Us.” By Ross Rosenberg, M.Ed., LCPC, CADC It is a common belief within the mental health field that a psychotherapist’s competence is often compromised when they work ...
Views: 2830(2 votes) - You Are The Most Precious Gift To The World - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2013 from Womens Recreation, Inc.You ARE the most precious gift that the world can receive. From the moment you were born you were so loved. Your beautiful smile lit up your face. As you grew, I saw your curious mind lead you places. Your innocence was so refreshing in a world filled with hate. Your loving nature makes you ...
Views: 2829(2 votes) - You need to Give Yourself a Pep Talk - by Submitted on Feb 12, 2012 from Ifeanyi Enoch Onuoha•You can improve yourself, boost your confidence, better your attitude, re-energize and inspire yourself to positive actions and results by giving yourself a pep talk anytime, anywhere and any day. •If you must succeed in life you have to be intentional about it, therefore, it is time to be ...
Views: 4957(2 votes) - ***Intervention - by Submitted on Aug 27, 2008 from Debra NortonIntervention and Intervention Services Intervention and Family intervention is often an essential part of the recovery process. Denial is an ever-present partner with drug addiction. Just because an individual's life has become unmanageable as a result of drug addiction and/or alcoholism, no ...
Views: 1603(1 vote) - Don't Drown Trying to Save Others - by Submitted on May 06, 2016 from Julie DohertyEach of us have people in our lives that just seem to Struggle with Life. Everything that can go wrong does. Because you are a caring person feelings of sadness, sympathy and an eagerness to help come over you. How can you help, what can you do? These people can be friends, work ...
Views: 1822(1 vote) - How To Suggest Therapy To Your Teenager - by Submitted on Jan 27, 2015 from Matthew WarburtonTeenage years are full of shocks and mood swings, and it is likely that much of this is a natural process, caused by the troubled learning curve of adolescence. Half way between childhood and adulthood, a teenager can feel like there is no where in the world where they can fit in. A ...
Views: 1726(2 votes) - Stop Seizures Naturally (Easy Breathing Exercise: Simple or Partial Seizures) - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2011 from Dr Artour RakhimovCaution. This specific breathing exercise is not an alternative for one's medication or any other medically administered procedure. It could be employed as an additional technique to diminish signs and symptoms. Seek the advice of your MD, GP or other health care practitioner for further detail. ...
Views: 7183(2 votes) - Suicidal Ideations - by Submitted on Sep 03, 2009 from Cheryl HitchcockAlthough suicide is a fairly heavy topic and conjures up all kinds of negative images, nevertheless it should be talked about, however briefly within this scope. When deciding what aspects to cover with this topic, and there are many, I decided to talk about risk assessment. One of the most ...
Views: 1814(2 votes) - Finding Clarity - Dealing With An Addicted Loved One - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2009 from Joe WhiteIt was 15 years ago and my life was different. Growing up I didn't plan on being a drug addict. I came from a good family, parents who loved each other and their kids. As a matter of fact this year they are celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary. All the love and good upbringing didn't ...
Views: 2642(2 votes) - *** A Story of Hope - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2009 from Debra Norton“Before I came to Amistad, nobody ever took time to teach me how to do something. I just had to figure it out on my own. Now I have mentors who are like me. They have been drug addicts and they have been incarcerated but they are doing something different with their life today. I could ...
Views: 2447(1 vote) - *** Amity Foundation’s Annual Acknowledgement Ceremony - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2009 from Debra NortonWe need to send a message to the world. Let it be known that the people in our penal institutions are not invisible; they are not to be thrown away. There is redemption that can be had in the lives of every human being. We stand here in solidarity today with Amity Foundation to say that we ...
Views: 2658(1 vote) - *** Could Therapy Have Helped Michael Jackson? - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2009 from Kathy SeifertMichael Jackson must have been under tremendous emotional stress in recent years. He went through a difficult trial. He had a strained relationship with his father. Additionally, being in the spotlight 24/7 can put tension on your emotional state. News reports imply that Michael may have had ...
Views: 3650(1 vote) - Drug Alcohol Intervention - by Submitted on Nov 17, 2010 from Robert And Shelley JakobsenTreatment works. However, getting the individual to treatment is easier said than done. The exact nature of their problem may not be readily identifiable and those who could help are too close to the problem to be helpful. Family members, corporate colleagues and most clergy are not in the ...
Views: 2182(1 vote) - Hybrid Vigor: Integration of Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) into the Therapeutic Community Part 1 - by Submitted on May 06, 2009 from SelfGrowth.com ArticlesIntroduction The impetus for the groundbreaking implementation of Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) into the Therapeutic Community (TC) setting came from Amity Foundation’s interest in providing innovative therapies which help to unravel the complex knots that addictions and ...
Views: 2391(1 vote) - Letting Go to Think Outside the Box; Insights and a Breakthrough with an Autistic Child - by Submitted on Jan 27, 2010 from Stephanie AltHow often have you had futile thoughts like, “Nothing is working. I feel like I am banging my head against the wall”? And then you surrender the mental strife, you “Let Go and let God”, “Cast your fate to the wind”, think “What will be, will be”, and to your amazement somehow a new opportunity, ...
Views: 1666(1 vote) - Save a Friend: Youth Suicide is Preventable - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2011 from Ida Tyree-HycheOn the phone with his teenage brother, a young person in my young people’s church organization noticed his brother, the popular, fun-loving, star high school football player, sounded more mature and serious in his conversation. The usual jostling greeting of “What do you want?” was replaced with ...
Views: 2463(2 votes) - The Addictive Properties of Cocaine Vary Depending on Who you are - by Submitted on Jun 25, 2012 from Cheryl HinneburgFor years and years cocaine was one of the most dreaded drugs. It was labeled as highly addictive and then along came crack cocaine and that was placed in a league of its own, one that was extremely lethal. Maybe it is the hype surrounding the surge in prescription opiate addiction but it seems ...
Views: 3174(2 votes) - Mentoring Beyond the Basics a New Approach - by Submitted on May 29, 2019 from Dr Amicitia (Cita) Maloon-GibsonRecently, I read several articles on mentoring as I prepared for a session with one of my new mentees. Prior to reading the articles I gave a self-assessment worksheet to the Mentee to complete prior to our session. As I refreshed my skills to prepare for the task as a mentor, I reflected on the ...
Views: 1191(1 vote) - A Loved One in Trouble? 4 Tips to Keeping a Positive Attitude When Things Go Wrong - by Submitted on Oct 04, 2017 from Harper HarmonThe society we are living today is governed by so many rules and regulations. It’s a common phenomenon for people breaking some of these rules either intentionally or intentionally. Often people will find themselves on the wrong side of the law by disobeying traffic rules, littering or even ...
Views: 1596 - Abandon Piano? A Reawaken Passion! - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2011 from John-Robert (JR) ColemanAbandon Piano? A Reawaken Passion Be it my own expectation,my observation Be it real or imagined,I can’t help but to feel,to write And this too I pray and say, Stirring in your heart I believe is a passion that can Be reawakened,but still I observe there resides within you ...
Views: 2045 - Abundance - Why is it Missing in My Life? - by Submitted on Aug 21, 2018 from Gregory Reece-SmithAbundance the missing ingredient in your life?... And the elusive success ingredient in your life too? It is important to understand the way you feel in any given moment is dependent upon and created by what you are thinking or saying out loud at the same moment. Your thoughts create the ...
Views: 1461 - Addiction: How Much Is Too Much? - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2008 from David CarrollHow much is too much? There is always a lot of debate about this inside the families of Addicts and Alcoholics. Of course, the Users always defend their selves and claim that they can, "quit anytime I decide that I want to." But, just what is too much? The treatment field gauges this by ...
Views: 1544 - An In-Depth Look on Military Suicide Statistics - by Submitted on May 21, 2014 from Abigail FazelatBy now, the public has become more aware of the startling number of daily military suicides—roughly 22 veterans a day are taking their own lives after they are discharged from service. However, the exact cause of (at the least the majority of) these suicides is unfortunately unknown. ...
Views: 1704 - Book Review: Love First: A New Approach to Intervention for Alcoholism and Drug Addiction - by Submitted on Sep 04, 2008 from Douglas PakThis book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Intervention. An intervention is an orchestrated attempt by one, or often many, people (usually family and friends) to get someone to seek professional help with an addiction or some kind of traumatic event or crisis. Debra Norton is ...
Views: 1721 - Build a Responsive List. - by Submitted on Dec 08, 2008 from Lekh Raj SharmaBuilding a responsive list is not just a tactic. It is not just a technique. It is not a trick. It is a mindset, a way of thinking about your business. List building is about your relationship with people. It is not about technology Every online marketing business provides great service to ...
Views: 1206 - Creator of Amity’s Circle Tree Ranch Exclusive Curriculum - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2009 from Debra NortonTwenty-five Years of Research on alcohol and drug abuse treatment has consistently shown that longer length of stay in treatment is directly related to better treatment outcomes. Individuals with chronic, serious, substance abuse histories need long – term, inpatient rehabilitation treatment to ...
Views: 2113 - Definition: Intervention - by Submitted on Sep 04, 2008 from Douglas PakAn intervention is an orchestrated attempt by one, or often many, people (usually family and friends) to get someone to seek professional help with an addiction or some kind of traumatic event or crisis. The term intervention is most often used when the traumatic event involves addiction to ...
Views: 11714 - Drug Treatment in a Direct Supervision Jail: Pima County’s Amity Jail Project - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2009 from Debra NortonThe Amity Jail project represents a cooperative effort between Amity, Inc., and the Pima County Sheriff's Department, Tucson, Arizona, funded by the Bureau of Justice Assistance, and administered by the. American Jail Association. This project intends to serve as a model of the value and ...
Views: 4169 - Give Me Back to Me: A Fight for Your Own Identity - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2012 from Renee Richardson M.Ed.Article: Renee L Richardson Give Me Back to Me: A Fight for Your Own Identity Whenever someone makes the mistake of stepping on your foot, most times, you will hear “I’m sorry”. In such cases, sorry goes a long way. However, there are the situations of which you may seem to feel that the ...
Views: 3354 - How to identify a toxic person - by Submitted on Jul 28, 2017 from Nancy CarboneHow to identify a toxic individual? Do you have a friend, colleague or partner who smiles but passively cuts you down with envy and hate? Do they feel immense pain when you succeed or when you are happy? Many who feel unfulfilled within themselves will secretly feel disappointed when others ...
Views: 2566 - Hybrid Vigor: Integration of Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) into the Therapeutic Community Part 2 - by Submitted on May 06, 2009 from SelfGrowth.com ArticlesMBCT at Amity’s Circle Tree Ranch A series of rather unexpected and fortuitous events lead to the introduction of Mindfulness-based meditation at Amity’s Circle Tree Ranch Teaching and Therapeutic Community in March, 2008. Rod Mullen, President and CEO of Amity Foundation, and Mary Stanton, ...
Views: 1580 - Hybrid Vigor: Integration of Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) into the Therapeutic Community Part 3 - by Submitted on May 06, 2009 from SelfGrowth.com ArticlesMethod Orientation: One week prior to beginning each course, an overview of the MBCT course is presented during a Community Gathering. This provides an opportunity to explain the practice of mindfulness and to emphasize that participation in the course requires commitment and hard work. Core ...
Views: 2004 - Hybrid Vigor: Integration of Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) into the Therapeutic Community Part 4 - by Submitted on May 06, 2009 from SelfGrowth.com ArticlesWhat We Have Learned: Mindfulness Meditation and the TC Perspective From a historical perspective, the social organization of the TC is designed to address the whole person through surfacing and raising awareness of negative behaviors (Arbiter & Mullen, 2002). Remarkable changes in lifestyle ...
Views: 1409 - If You Have A Loved One Who Is Addicted To Internet Porn, We Can Help You! - by Submitted on Feb 22, 2011 from Dan Thompson"New Research Gives Hope to Internet Porn Addicts" "Lawyers reported that over half of the divorces they handled were due to one of the spouse's excessive viewing of online pornography." ueled by the rise of the Web, online sex addictions have exploded onto the scene. As the convenience of ...
Views: 2259 - Integration of Mindfullness-Based Cognitive Therapy into the Therapeutic Community: Implications for Trauma Treatment Part 1 - by Submitted on May 06, 2009 from SelfGrowth.com ArticlesIntroduction The impetus for the groundbreaking implementation of Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy into the Therapeutic Community setting came from Amity Foundation’s interest in providing innovative therapies which help to unravel the complex knots that addictions and co-occurring ...
Views: 1929 - Integration of Mindfullness-Based Cognitive Therapy into the Therapeutic Community: Implications for Trauma Treatment Part 2 - by Submitted on May 06, 2009 from SelfGrowth.com ArticlesMBCT at Amity’s Circle Tree Ranch A series of rather unexpected and fortuitous events lead to the introduction of Mindfulness-based meditation at Amity’s Circle Tree Ranch Teaching and Therapeutic Community in March, 2008. Rod Mullen, President and CEO of Amity Foundation, and Mary Stanton, ...
Views: 1723 - Integration of Mindfullness-Based Cognitive Therapy into the Therapeutic Community: Implications for Trauma Treatment Part 3 - by Submitted on May 06, 2009 from SelfGrowth.com ArticlesWhat We Have Learned: Mindfulness Meditation and the TC Perspective From a historical perspective, the social organization of the TC is designed to address the whole person through surfacing and raising awareness of negative behaviors (Arbiter & Mullen, 2002). Remarkable changes in lifestyle ...
Views: 1284 - Is Life, Liberty and Pursuit of Happiness Worth 5 or 10 Minutes of Your Time? - by Submitted on Aug 07, 2014 from Richard RuhlingSummary: In a speech for the Bilderberg elite in Brussels, Obama gave their view well: “Ordinary [people] too small-minded to govern their affairs. Order and progress can only come when individuals surrender their rights to an all powerful sovereign.” But that's treason to the Constitution that ...
Views: 1765 - Is Treatment For Alcoholism Effective? - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2008 from Terje EllingsenThe treatment of alcoholism is a complex and difficult process for the alcoholic to undergo. Most people now have heard that the treatment of alcoholism cannot begin until the alcoholic admits himself to be helpless in his ability to control his drinking. All of the major forms of treatment of ...
Views: 1473 - Is your life like a cottonwood seed? - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2011 from Sheryl StantonAs I was walking along a forest path a couple of days ago, I saw an amazing thing. It was snowing – in July! White puffy flakes were falling from the sky, while the sun was shining! On the ground, was a layer of white. Of course, it was cottonwood seed time and instead of snow flakes, ...
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