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- Father Wounds: Can A Man Be Submissive If He Had An Abusive Father? - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2023 from Oliver JR CooperIf a man is out with his friends, he can typically be easy-going and happy to go along with whatever another person wants to do. He is then going to go along to get along and he will rarely assert himself. It might not be much different when he is at work, as he could be just as compliant and ...
Views: 59 - Mother Wounds: Can A Man Carry A Lot Of Hurt If He Had An Emotionally Unavailable Mother? - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2023 from Oliver JR CooperWhat can be normal is for a man to be out of touch with how he feels and to be in a collapsed physical state. Due to this, he can typically go through the motions in life, not feeling alive or as though his life has much meaning. But, if he has been this way for a very long time, he might not ...
Views: 58 - Put No One Out of Your Heart - by Submitted on Feb 06, 2023 from Rick HansonWe all know people who are, ah, . . . challenging. It could be a critical parent, a bossy supervisor, a relative who have you walking on eggshells, a nice but flaky friend, a co-worker who just doesn't like you, a partner who won't keep his or her agreements, or a politician you dislike. Right ...
Views: 43 - Human Doing: Can Early Deprivation Turn Someone Into A Human Doing? - by Submitted on Feb 06, 2023 from Oliver JR CooperIt is part of the human experience for someone to spend time asleep and time awake. One way of looking at this would be to say that they will then spend part of their life being and part of their life doing. At the same time, this wouldn’t be completely accurate as there will need to be ...
Views: 55 - What is EMDR Therapy? - by EMDR therapy, also known as eye movement desensitization and reprocessing therapy, is a method of mental health care. You must move your eyes precisely to process painful memories using this technique. Your recovery from trauma or other upsetting life events is the aim of EMDR. EMDR is a ...
Views: 53 - Mother Wounds: Can A Man Believe That He Is Not Enough For A Woman If He Had An Unavailable Mother? - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2023 from Oliver JR CooperWhat a man may find, if he was to step back and reflect on his life, is that he doesn’t believe that he is enough for a woman. As a result of this, he might not have ever been in a relationship and, if he has, it might not have lasted for very long. However, even if he is aware of this, it ...
Views: 54 - False Self: Can Someone Need To Let Go Of Their Parents Projections If They Were Abused As A Child? - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2023 from Oliver JR CooperWhen it comes to how someone experiences life, how they see themselves will have a big impact. However, they might not even think about how they see themselves and, even if they do, this could just be seen as who they are. If, then, they have an empowering view of themselves, this is not ...
Views: 53 - Mother-Enmeshed Men: Can A Mother-Enmeshed Man Feel That He Is Betraying His Mother If He Ends Up In A Relationship? - by Submitted on Feb 03, 2023 from Oliver JR CooperIf a man was to end up in a relationship with a woman who he is very fond of and is starting to love, it doesn’t mean that every part of him will be on board with this relationship. Along with the part of him that feels that he is doing the right thing, can be another part that feels as though ...
Views: 77 - Are You Overly Stressed Out? - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2023 from Judi MoreoBy Judi Moreo Stress is something we all face at one time or another. It drains us of our ability to be the best we can be. In many cases, we can overcome stress and move on with our lives. Stress tends to appear in short bursts throughout our lives. But when it is more frequent and longer ...
Views: 49 - Emotional Needs: Can Early Deprivation Cause Someone To Disconnect From Their Emotional Needs? - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2023 from Oliver JR CooperAlthough someone is likely to have been connected to and expressed their emotional needs when they were a child, it doesn’t mean that this will be the case now that they are an adult. In general, their emotional needs could be a mystery and, naturally, this will stop them from expressing ...
Views: 61 - Early Deprivation: Can Someone Wait For Another Person To Take Care Of Them If They Experienced Early Deprivation? - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2023 from Oliver JR CooperEven though someone is not a child, it doesn’t mean that they will feel like a strong and capable adult. But, if experiencing life in this way is just a normal part of their life, they might not be aware of this. Another part of this is that they might both consciously and unconsciously do ...
Views: 80 - Workaholic: Can Early Deprivation Cause Someone To Be A Workaholic? - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2023 from Oliver JR CooperIn general, someone could spend a lot of time working, having very little time for anything else. It doesn’t mean that this is something that will cross their mind, though, as it could just be what is normal. And, if they ever do think about how much time they spend working, they could end up ...
Views: 54 - Being Seen: Can Child Abuse Stop Someone From Feeling Safe Enough To Be Seen? - by Submitted on Jan 30, 2023 from Oliver JR CooperEven though someone’s physical self will be seen by others, it doesn’t mean that the rest of them will typically be seen by others. What this means is that their inner world, so what their thoughts are about certain things and how they feel, for instance, might seldom be revealed to ...
Views: 70 - Try a Softer Tone - by Submitted on Jan 30, 2023 from Rick HansonLinguists like Deborah Tannen have pointed out that most communications have three elements: Explicit content – “There is no milk in the refrigerator.” Emotional subtext – Could be irritation, blame, accusation An implicit statement about the nature of the relationship – Could be one ...
Views: 49 - Self-Abandonment: Can Someone Abandon Themselves If They Were Neglected During Their Early Years? - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2023 from Oliver JR CooperIf someone made a number of New Year’s resolutions, it doesn’t mean that they will have followed through with any of them. They could think about some if not all of the things that they planned to do every now and then but that could be about as far as it will go. Yet, even if they don’t have ...
Views: 62 - Mother Wounds: Can A Man Be Scared Of Women If He Had An Abusive Mother? - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2023 from Oliver JR CooperWhat a man may find, if he was to take a step back and reflect on his life, is that he has the tendency to keep women at bay. Not only this, but when he is around them, he may find that he is usually anxious. And, if he is not on edge, he could see that he loses touch with what is going on ...
Views: 57 - The Dynamics of Trust - by Submitted on Jan 27, 2023 from William CottringerThe Dynamics of Trust by Bill Cottringer “The best way to find out if you can trust somebody is to trust them.” ~Ernest Hemingway. Trust is an essential ingredient to successful resolution of the three main conflicts which we all must deal with in life: (a) us vs. life (b) us vs. ...
Views: 67 - Online learning system based on Open EdX - by Submitted on Jan 27, 2023 from Julia BeyersLearning Management Systems (LMS) is a class of information systems that is currently developing at, perhaps, the fastest pace in the entire IT industry. In one way or another, today everyone needs them - schools, universities, large, medium and small businesses. The transition of education to ...
Views: 76 - Isolation: Can Someone Have The Need To Isolate Themselves If They Had Intrusive Parents? - by Submitted on Jan 26, 2023 from Oliver JR CooperWhat someone may find, if they were to step back and reflect on their life, is that they typically need to be by themselves in order to feel settled and at ease. Along with this, this can be when they generally experience a sense of freedom and are able to be themselves. On the other hand, ...
Views: 58 - What Happened To Judas After His Betrayal: Did Judas Go To Heaven? - by Submitted on Jan 26, 2023 from Christopher thomasJudas Iscariot is one of the most infamous characters in the Bible. He betrayed Jesus and is remembered as the one who sold out the Son of God. But what happened to Judas after his betrayal? Did Judas go to heaven? The answer to this question is complex, as many theologians have different ...
Views: 69 - Changing Outer Actions Is an Essential Aspect of Inner Development - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2023 from santosh krinskyWhen an action takes place in the world, it has a number of effects both in the world, and in the psychology of the individual carrying out the action. Each action creates a formation, a rhythm, or a solid result that tends to perpetuate and repeat itself on an ongoing basis. Thus, the more we ...
Views: 77 - Mother-Enmeshed Men: Is A Woman Engaging In A Struggle For Love If She Is Trying To Change A Mother-Enmeshed Man? - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2023 from Oliver JR CooperAfter a number of months have passed, a woman may see that her partner is overly focused on his mother. Regardless of if this stood out in the beginning, then, it will now be something that is only too clear. The next step can be for her to talk to him about what is going on, to see if she ...
Views: 109 - 5 Tips for Optimizing Performance in Flutter Apps write blog - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2023 from Manish PatelFlutter is a popular mobile app development framework that allows developers to build high-performance and visually attractive apps for both iOS and Android platforms. However, as with any app development, optimizing performance is crucial to ensure a smooth user experience. In this blog post, ...
Views: 60 - Mother-Enmeshed Men: Did A Mother-Enmeshed Mans Father Have A Fear Of Abandonment? - by Submitted on Jan 24, 2023 from Oliver JR CooperIf a man was to see that he is overly focused on his mother, it is not going to be a surprise if he ends up coming to the conclusion that he is this way because of how his mother treated him very early on. The reason for this is that after looking into what took place during his early years, he ...
Views: 65 - Trapped by the Social and Moral Code, or Beyond Good and Evil? - by Submitted on Jan 23, 2023 from santosh krinskyFriedrich Nietzsche wrote that certain individuals, by virtue of their innate status as superior beings, could not be bound by social rules or morality or ethics. While the implication may be understood to apply to those who have evolved beyond the ‘need’ for such contextual social rules, the ...
Views: 60 - See the Good in Others - by Submitted on Jan 23, 2023 from Rick HansonMany interactions these days have a kind of bumper-car quality to them. At work, at home, on the telephone, or via email: we sort of bounce off of each other while we exchange information, smile or frown, and move on. How often do we actually take the extra few seconds to get a sense of what's ...
Views: 53 - Attention: Can Someone Believe That There Is Not Enough Attention If They Experienced Early Deprivation? - by Submitted on Jan 23, 2023 from Oliver JR CooperWhat can be normal is for someone to be in the background and not stand out. So, when they are with a friend, they can do a lot of listening and not a great deal of talking. And, if they were to go to an event or out shopping with them, once again, their friend could take the lead and be the ...
Views: 85 - Child Abuse: Why Would Someone Be Mistreated Both As A Child And As An Adult? - by Submitted on Jan 22, 2023 from Oliver JR CooperAfter someone has been treated badly as a child, the same thing could take place now that they are an adult. Therefore, the hell they experienced very early on won’t be over, it will have simply continued. However, it might not cross their mind that their adult life is very similar to their ...
Views: 62 - Child Abuse: Why Would Someone Be Mistreated Both As A Child And As An Adult? - by Submitted on Jan 22, 2023 from Oliver JR CooperAfter someone has been treated badly as a child, the same thing could take place now that they are an adult. Therefore, the hell they experienced very early on won’t be over, it will have simply continued. However, it might not cross their mind that their adult life is very similar to their ...
Views: 59 - Self-Image: Does Someone Need To See Themselves Through Their Own Eyes If They Were Abused As A Child? - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2023 from Oliver JR CooperWhat someone could find, if they were to reflect on how they see themselves, is that they don’t have a very empowering view of themselves. They might find that they see themselves as worthless, unlovable and even useless. Having this view is likely to mean that they will have suffered over ...
Views: 75 - Mother-Enmeshed Men: Can A Woman Act More Like A Mother-Enmeshed Mans Mother Than His Partner? - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2023 from Oliver JR CooperBefore long, a woman may find that she is with a man who has two women in his life; his mother and her. He won’t just have a normal relationship with his mother, though, as she will be his main focus. The woman, who should be his primary relationship, is then going to be like a woman that he ...
Views: 70 - Find Relief from Depression: A Comprehensive Guide to Treatment in Irvine - by Submitted on Jan 20, 2023 from N95 mask for saleDepression is a serious mental health condition that affects millions of people worldwide. It is characterized by feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and a lack of interest in activities that were once enjoyable. If left untreated, depression can have a significant impact on a person's quality of ...
Views: 60 - A Comprehensive Guide To Finding Jobs In The ESG Sector - by Submitted on Jan 20, 2023 from Christopher thomasAre you looking to break into the ESG sector? With the world becoming more conscious of the environment and sustainability, the ESG sector is booming and offers unique job opportunities for those looking to make a positive impact. But finding the right job in this field can be overwhelming. ...
Views: 77 - What is mediation, exactly? - by Mediation helps families reach a future agreement when their ties have soured.
Through mediation, divorcing couples can reach decisions face-to-face.
Using this approach to resolve family problems is useful.
A mediator informs separated or divorcing partners of their legal rights and ...
Views: 67 - A Baker’s Dozen Classic Ah-Ha Moments - by Submitted on Jan 19, 2023 from William CottringerA Baker’s Dozen Classic Ah-Ha Moments By Bill Cottringer “We often get the thinking-feeling-behavior sequence mixed up. It is important to understand that it is behaviors and actions, not thinking, that result in our feelings, which in turn often prompt problem behaviors.” ~The author. ...
Views: 58 - Child Abuse: Was An Abusive Parent Abusing A Part Of Themselves? - by Submitted on Jan 19, 2023 from Oliver JR CooperIf someone was to become aware of the fact that they were mistreated during their early years, they can have a strong need to find out why this took place. Along with this, a big part of them can feel as though they deserved to be treated badly. However, the reason that they can also feel ...
Views: 66 - Self-Assertion: Can Child Abuse Stop Someone From Being Able To Assert Themselves? - by Submitted on Jan 18, 2023 from Oliver JR CooperAs one is an individual that has their own needs and feelings, there will be moments when they don’t want to do what another person wants them to do or agree with what they say. During such moments, it will be in their best interest to do something else or express a different viewpoint. If ...
Views: 57 - Boundaries: Can Someone Build Walls Around Themselves If They Were Physically Harmed As A Child? - by Submitted on Jan 18, 2023 from Oliver JR CooperFor quite some time, someone may have been able to see that they have been with a number of people that were not available. If so, this is likely to be something that has caused them to experience a fair amount of anger and frustration. But, as they are going to want to experience a deeper ...
Views: 80 - A Look Inside House of LooLous, The World's Most Unique Home - by Submitted on Jan 18, 2023 from Wajahat AliIf you're looking for something truly unique, you'll want to check out House of LooLous. This beautiful home was designed by a team of architects and engineers with one goal in mind - to create the most outrageous and outrageous home possible. With its over-the-top elements and attention to ...
Views: 72 - Fighting Like Cats and Dogs - by Submitted on Jan 17, 2023 from Cheryl GowinHave you ever said to your kids, "You two fight like cats and dogs!" Is that true or do they just fight like normal brothers and sisters? Now ask, do your children know how to resolve, forgive and grow from their fights? There are many examples of brothers and sisters who never learn how ...
Views: 58 - Ask Questions - by Submitted on Jan 17, 2023 from Rick HansonMy dad grew up on a ranch in North Dakota. He has a saying from his childhood - you may have heard it elsewhere - that's: "You learn more by listening than by talking." Sure, we often gain by thinking aloud, including discovering our truth by speaking it. But on the whole, listening brings ...
Views: 65 - Intimacy: Can Someone Pathologize Themselves If They Have A Fear Of Intimacy? - by Submitted on Jan 17, 2023 from Oliver JR CooperAlthough someone has the need to experience both physical and emotional closeness with another, it doesn’t mean that they will feel comfortable fulfilling this need. This could be something that is only an issue when it comes to being in a romantic relationship. Then again, this could be ...
Views: 63 - How Online Counselling Services Can Help You Heal from Trauma - by Submitted on Jan 17, 2023 from Aria TylerTrauma can be defined as a deeply distressing or disturbing experience, which is often unexpected and can affect you both physically and mentally. The potential causes of trauma are numerous, including accidents, natural disasters, car crashes, violent crimes, and sexual assault. Once you ...
Views: 63 - Rejection: Can Early Deprivation Cause Someone To Carry A Deep Sense Of Rejection? - by Submitted on Jan 15, 2023 from Oliver JR CooperNow, if someone carries a deep sense of rejection and feels as though they won’t be accepted by others, it doesn’t mean that they will be consciously aware of this. The reason for this is that this can be something that is outside of their conscious awareness. However, what is taking place ...
Views: 64 - Emasculation: Can A Man Be Emasculated By A Woman? - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2023 from Oliver JR CooperIf a man is in a relationship with a woman who is undermining him, he could have at least one friend who finds it hard to accept why he doesn’t cut his ties with her. Over the days, weeks and perhaps months that he has been with her, this friend might have had a number of conversations with ...
Views: 67 - Mother Wounds: Can A Man Sexualise Women If He Had An Unavailable Mother? - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2023 from Oliver JR CooperAlthough a woman will be made up of many different sides such as a sexual side, an emotional side and an intellectual side, it doesn’t mean that a man will always be able to truly accept this. Thus, when he sees a woman to who he is attracted, he could simply see her as someone who could please ...
Views: 60 - What, You Too! - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2023 from Cheryl GowinHave you ever seen this quote from C.S. Lewis, “What you too! I thought I was the only one!” Frequently people say, “I’d go to a counselor except I don’t want people to know I have struggles.” Implying they are the only one with a struggle; see if you can find a person with a hurt, habit, ...
Views: 71 - What, You Too! - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2023 from Cheryl GowinHave you ever seen this quote from C.S. Lewis, “What you too! I thought I was the only one!” Frequently people say, “I’d go to a counselor except I don’t want people to know I have struggles.” Implying they are the only one with a struggle; see if you can find a person with a hurt, habit, ...
Views: 63 - Why Aries Medical Centre is the Go-To Destination for World-Class Healthcare - by Aries Medical Centre is a state-of-the-art healthcare facility that is setting new standards for patient care and technology. The center's exceptional services, cutting-edge technology, and patient-centered approach make it the go-to destination for world-class healthcare.
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Views: 62 - Father Wounds: Can A Man Have Strong Need To Be Successful If He Had An Emotionally Distant Father? - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2023 from Oliver JR CooperIf during a man’s early years, his father was rarely available and thus, seldom if ever provided him with the love, support, encouragement and acceptance that he needed, it doesn’t mean that he is no longer looking for his father to meet these needs now that he is an adult. However, if he is ...
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