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- Abuse to Recovery - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2005 from Roger FontaineCHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION My intention is to share with others what I've experienced and researched, what I've lived, and how the Holy Spirit has worked a miracle in my life. What I have attempted to do in this summary is to give the reader a glimpse of each chapter and the focus which I ...
Views: 1234 - Stress-Less/Back to School - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2005 from Lori Lite“A schedule change from summer to school is enough to create feeling of stress and anxiety for some children.” With carefree, sleep late days of summer coming to an end I couldn’t help but reminisce. As a child being raised in New York, my friends and I referred to “back to school” time as ...
Views: 2256 - How Victims are Affected by Abuse - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2005 from Sam VakninRepeated abuse has long lasting pernicious and traumatic effects such as panic attacks, hypervigilance, sleep disturbances, flashbacks (intrusive memories), suicidal ideation, and psychosomatic symptoms. The victims experience shame, depression, anxiety, embarrassment, guilt, humiliation, ...
Views: 1349 - Anxiety - Understanding and Treating The Condition - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2005 from Karin SiegelUnderstanding and Treating Anxiety Most people suffer from anxiety at some stage of their lives. Anxiety is usually a relatively natural response to a situation which appears threatening or one to which we are not accustomed. So, for example, people are sometimes quite naturally anxious about ...
Views: 2172 - Abused by your child-Dont keep it secret! - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2012 from Dawn ArmfieldViolent. Child. These words don’t seem like they belong together do they? We hope that children are naïve, accepting, loving, gentle. That they have open loving hearts. That is what I thought when a bright eyed 8 year old came into our hearts and our home. He exhibited behaviors that were the ...
Views: 2110(1 vote) - Using the Language of Self-Hypnosis - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2005 from Adam EasonWords are just a part of our lives aren’t they? Why do we needto think about them? When I teach people self-hypnosis, the language they use in self-hypnosis sessions is very important. What's more, the kind of language used in self-hypnosis can be used outside of formal self-hypnosis too, to ...
Views: 1526 - It won't hurt!! - by Submitted on Aug 21, 2005 from Kyna MorrisonIt won’t hurt! In today’s world we all appear to be rushed. As we all begin asking the same question of life as we know it... “What did we do prior to all this modern technology?” Knowing very well the world still revolved, just as it does at present. The difference is in the speed. Not the ...
Views: 715 - Dealing with stress. - by Submitted on Aug 21, 2005 from Debbie WallerWhat is stress? We all respond to stress differently and we all see different things as being stressful. Some of us love to create and cook a complicated dinner party menu, have twenty children round for a sleepover, or even go bungee jumping. For others it would be their worst nightmare! We ...
Views: 924 - Easy stress relief solution - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2009 from Daniel NoyesStress relief is easily within your grasp. What if you could access a way to energize, find balance, joyful calm and stress management on a regular basis in your daily life? The art of practicing meditation or yoga can be a great technique to release stress. Unfortunately, we can not ...
Views: 1291 - Psychotherapist - by Submitted on Aug 16, 2005 from John Goldhammer, PhDThe Artist and the Tidal Wave How Dreams Can Save Your Creative Life by John D. Goldhammer, Ph.D. "Inside you there’s an artist you don’t know about." - Rumi For many years the occasional dreams I remembered appeared to be either unintelligible nonsense ...
Views: 1418(1 vote) - 5 Top Tips To Boost Your Spirits - by Submitted on Aug 16, 2005 from Chris GreenIf you’re feeling like everything is getting on top of you, or you’re finding it difficult to cope or function, or you’re feeling down in the dumps, then try these 5 easy-to-do tips to relieve tension and stress and boost your spirits: 1. Take a relaxing bath. Add music, candles and a glass of ...
Views: 794 - When Your Mind Develops A Mind Of Its Own - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2014 from Charles LindenWe've all been there… One minute your listening intently as your mother in law tells you for the tenth time about the people she met on her recent holiday… or to the boss as he delivers a presentation on improving productivity levels (yawn!) One minute you're listening… the next you're planning ...
Views: 3823(3 votes) - To Stress or Not To Stress - by Submitted on Aug 14, 2005 from Lesley Spencer PyleToday it seems that no matter who we are or what we do, we have more stress in our lives than our parents or grandparents did. There are many factors and demands that cause stress in our lives: things such as demanding careers, relationship conflicts, financial worries, health concerns, ...
Views: 737(1 vote) - 4 Steps to Teaching Your Family to Treat You Better - by Submitted on Aug 14, 2005 from Dr. Tony Fiore4 Steps to Teaching Your Family to Treat You Better by Dr. Tony Fiore Case #1- Elizabeth, a 40 year old homemaker was always feeling angry and “used” by her family, constantly saying that everybody took advantage of her. She felt that she worked like a slave but her family showed no ...
Views: 4363(1 vote) - Anger Management Home Study Programs - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2005 from Ari NovickIt might be difficult to attend a weekly anger management class due to a busy work schedule or personal life. One option is to take a comprehensive home study course in anger management. Home study anger management programs can offer some of the same benefits as their weekly counterpart without ...
Views: 1174(1 vote) - Learn How To Quit Smoking. - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2005 from Colin WilliamsWhat do I mean by LEARN, shouldn’t I be telling you to go buy some nicotine gum or some quit smoking NRT products. Hey! It’s not that hard for anyone to stop smoking and NO you don’t really need a pill, potion, patch or gum. As a matter of fact I believe you only need one thing to help you quit ...
Views: 942(2 votes) - Learn How To Quit Smoking. - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2005 from Colin WilliamsWhat do I mean by LEARN, shouldn’t I be telling you to go buy some nicotine gum or some quit smoking NRT products. Hey! It’s not that hard for anyone to stop smoking and NO you don’t really need a pill, potion, patch or gum. As a matter of fact I believe you only need one thing to help you quit ...
Views: 942(2 votes) - free self hypnosis downloads - by Submitted on Aug 09, 2005 from Terry DohertyFree Self Hypnosis Download The UK’s two leading Hypnotists, Richard MacKenzie and Terry Doherty are making another first in the world of Personal Development and Hypnotherapy. The pair have launched easyTrance.com, which is a site that millions all over the world are expected to visit and ...
Views: 5740(1 vote) - ADHD - "Military, Police and other Public Safety Careers" - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2005 from Patrick HurleyJuly 2005 - Volume II - Issue VII ADHD - "Military, Police and other Public Safety Careers" Statement: My intent in this newsletter is to express as quickly as possible my own beliefs and opinions on matters. I have no problems with people who disagree with my opinion and have even been ...
Views: 6834(1 vote) - Hypnosis Help with Phobias - by Submitted on Jul 28, 2005 from Alan CrispHow Hypnosis Helps Phobias People can be afraid of a wide range of things and what can be totally acceptable to one person can be quite panic provoking to another. Some of the fears I see most often in my practice are: Animals Being alone Blood Small or enclosed spaces Dark ...
Views: 1056(1 vote) - 4 Steps to Assertive Communication - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2005 from Dr. Tony Fiore“Dr. Fiore,” my 42 year old married patient (Mary) began, “once again my family expects me to host Christmas dinner and I am simply too exhausted; what should I do?” “Why not tell them how you feel?” I asked. “Because I don’t want to hurt their feelings – I always feel guilty if I don’t do ...
Views: 12813(1 vote) - Metaphysically Understanding Pain - by Submitted on Jul 18, 2005 from Athene Raefielwww.atheneraefiel.com Chronic pain is something that is hard to explain to someone who does not experience it. Chronic pain may be physical, emotional, mental, or all of these. When we have pain, and we cannot stop it no matter what we do, it is chronic. All chronic pain is similar to a ...
Views: 1269 - How To Memorize Anything. Part 1) Napoleon’s Secret Method For Memorizing Names - by Submitted on Jul 17, 2005 from Sten AndersenWhat was the name of that beautiful girl? Her soft lips spoke the name only hours ago; today, you are totally clueless. Bummer. The Most Importan Word In The Language Do you know what the most important word in the language is to most people? Yup, their name. Their brains are highly tuned to ...
Views: 4064 - Toxic Workplaces / Workplace Bullies - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2005 from Gerry Duffett
Views: 593 - Anger and the American Family: 3 Steps to Diffuse Family Anger by Changing Your Inner Conversations - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2005 from Dr. Tony FioreCase #1: Jeanette and Tom had been married 15 years. Wanting to surprise him for his birthday, Jeanette, with her own money, bought Tom a big-screen LCD television. Tom’s reaction? He instantly blew up and berated Jeanette for spending so much money—buying more television than they needed, a ...
Views: 4096 - How Breathing Differently Can Make You Happier - by Submitted on Jul 11, 2005 from Adam Eason"When you breathe, you inspire. When you do not breathe, you expire." – Quote from an 11-year-old’s science exam John Grinder, co-creator of NLP talks about the link between respiration, physiology, internal state and high performance. He calls this ‘the chain of excellence’. I recently read ...
Views: 1529(1 vote) - Mindfulness and Eating: Divine Desk Dining - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2005 from Maya FrostAre you stuck eating lunch at your desk again? Lucky you. You see, staying put can be surprisingly soothing compared to making a mad dash to the cafe for a sandwich and running back to your office, all the while worried that you’ll miss an important call. If you feel chained to your ...
Views: 1387(1 vote) - Can’t Memorize Anything? Why Your Memory Stinks - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2005 from Sten AndersenIf you're like everybody I know and their grandma, you feel that your memory stinks. You can't even memorize your grocery list - and when you're finally done shopping, you've got no idea where you parked the car. If you're lucky, you don't mix up the names of your two youngest ones, who you've ...
Views: 1428 - PHILOSOPHY OF SELF-ACTUALIZATION AND FREEDOM FROM EMOTIONAL PAIN IN RELATIONSHIP PATHOLOGIES - by PHILOSOPHY OF SELF-ACTUALIZATION AND FREEDOM FROM EMOTIONAL PAIN IN RELATIONSHIP PATHOLOGIES
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Views: 1795 - Sexual Abuse. A Story From A Survivor. - by Submitted on Jul 05, 2005 from Fatimah MusaUncle Liam was very kind to me again. He gave me more candies when I went to his grocery shop. He always did. But I did not understand why he likes to touch and pinch my cheek. My visit to Uncle Liam’s shop was quite frequent. He has a daughter about my age and we played together a lot. Mom and ...
Views: 1423 - Country Living... Help For Attention Deficit Disorder? - by Submitted on Jul 04, 2005 from ron rougeauxScientists don't understand why Attention Deficit Disorderis increasing so quickly. One reason may be that more and more people are living incongested, overcrowded situations. A hundred years ago when most people lived on farms or insmall towns with a lot of rural space...ADD ADHD ...
Views: 1445 - What Kind of People? - by Submitted on Jul 04, 2005 from Michael LevyWhat Kind of People? by Michael Levy. What kind of people would give scientists $333,000,000 to spend on sending one rocket into deep space, so that it can smash into a comet 82,000,000 miles away, while 30,000 people a day die in Africa from poverty? Is it more important to derive small ...
Views: 1025 - ADHD - Our United States Heritage - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2005 from Patrick HurleyJune 2005 - Volume II - Issue VI ADHD - "Our United States Heritage" Thom Hartmann wrote a book on ADHD called “ADD – A Different Perspective” which is a positive look at ADHD from a historical perspective of “hunter” versus “farmer”. The basic premise being that at one point all of the ...
Views: 1325 - MANAGING YOUR OCD, PANIC ATTACKS, AND OBSESSIVE THOUGHTS - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2005 from Stanley PopovichThere are times that we encounter fearful thoughts that can be difficult to manage. For some people, the more they try to get rid of the thoughts, the stronger the thoughts become and the more difficult they become to manage. As a result, here is a brief list of techniques that a person can use ...
Views: 1296 - A Calm Home ADD ADHD Atmosphere - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2005 from ron rougeauxDESIGNING A CALM ADD ADHD HOME ATMOSPHERE Attention Deficit Disorder is a mild brain disorder thatis passed down from parent to child. If one parent has Adult ADHD, then their child has a 50%chance of inheriting it. If both parents have it, a childis almost 90% likely to have attention ...
Views: 1721 - Strategies for Alleviating the Boredom Associated with Exercise - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2005 from Jennifer KoretskyJust about every expert in the ADD field will tell you that exercise is one of the best ADD management strategies there is. According to the book Delivered from Distraction: "When a person exercises, she sets in motion a cascade of events that her brain loves. She sends more blood to her ...
Views: 1568 - Cortisol and DHEA - The thing that makes you smoke ? - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2005 from Ian ClarkCortisol and DHEA - The thing that makes you smoke Part of my research is going to be into the short term mental issues of smoking. For instance when we talk to kids about smoking we always tell them about the long term effects that may or may not take place forty or fifty years after starting ...
Views: 6639 - How can you afford NOT to hire a Professional Organizer - by Submitted on Jun 20, 2005 from Kyna MorrisonHow can you afford NOT to hire a Professional Organizer? Want more free time to travel? Less stress? More money. We can do this together! What could be worse than waking up in the morning, knowing you still have a mess on your desk at work? What a way to start the day! ...
Views: 749 - A Positive Attitude - by Submitted on Jun 19, 2005 from Brendan RehmanA Positive Attitude Attitude is fundamental to long term stress management. Where your attitude is negative, opportunities seem like problems or even disasters. If you are hostile, you will create stress by alienating and irritating other people. On the other hand, with a positive attitude, you ...
Views: 771 - The Testimonials of how my guests lives improved after being on the Complementary Health TV Series - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2005 from Les RobinsonThe Testimonials of how my guests lives improved after being on the Complementary Health TV Series Part of a new Western New York TV series on insurance and complementary health. The show will be co-hosted by Lester Robinson and Linda Ellson. They will discuss how this series helped them ...
Views: 881 - What It's Like... - by Submitted on Jun 16, 2005 from Danish AhmedI know what it's like... I had times when I wasn't happy doing anything that I did. I did some great things, but I was never happy. All I knew is that I wanted to feel better, and whatever I did to try and feel better, didn't work. I felt horrible. Even though others thought I looked good, ...
Views: 1145(2 votes) - Energy Therapy: Keys to Your Locked Door? - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2005 from Jill ChristopherEveryone has issues with self esteem. It’s no wonder then that bookstores have entire sections devoted to it. Speakers and authors have made billions touting yet another seminar, book or DVD aimed at self esteem improvement. What you think of yourself – both consciously – but more importantly ...
Views: 1347 - [Anger Management] Is it finally time to forgive? - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2005 from Charlie BadenhopIn order to free ourselves from the pain of anger and resentment we need to be able to forgive our self and others. The longer we dwell on hurtful situations from the past, the longer we keep our self from living fully in the present. Forgiveness is an act of kindness. An act of kindness to your ...
Views: 1667 - Relax and Get More Done - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2005 from Heather MundellThe faster you work and the harder you work, the more you get done, right? Most of us American workers believe this, so in response to pressure at work and at home we figure out ways to squeeze more tasks into less time. We are used to stress and thrive on it. In fact stress is our badge of ...
Views: 893 - 6 Ways to Slow Down the Adult ADD Brain - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2005 from Jennifer KoretskyIf you have adult ADD, then you know that sometimes, slowing down is a very hard thing to do. There are so many tasks to accomplish and so little time to get them done. So your mind goes into high speed, trying to accomplish it all and more, or worrying about the fact that it seems impossible ...
Views: 2240 - How Much Is Too Much? - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2005 from Kay KopitI have always been a list maker. As far back as I can remember it has been routine for me to systemize my life with layers of words shaping the next day’s activities, work, communication, reports and generally anything that has been my responsibility. I started this habit as a child and to ...
Views: 1573 - Bad Habits, Self Control & Will-Power. - by Submitted on Jun 02, 2005 from Penny RattleDo you sometimes lack willpower? Yet at other times you seem to have such strong determination? Willpower is the effort needed to make a good choice and carry it out. Have you noticed it’s sometimes so easy to make a good decision and to stick with it, and yet often the thing you want the most ...
Views: 4688 - ADHD -Tracks of my tears - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2005 from Patrick HurleyMay 2005 - Volume II - Issue V ADHD - "Tracks of my tears" Statement: My intent in this newsletter is to express as quickly as possible my own beliefs and opinions on matters. I have no problems with people who disagree with my opinion and have even been swayed to rethink my position from ...
Views: 1320 - Major Depression and Its Serious Complications - by Submitted on May 30, 2005 from Michael RayelWhen suffering from clinical depression, people have different ways of confronting it. Some acknowledge it, face it just like any problem, and seek help. Some ignore it as if it doesn’t exist. And others simply accept that it’s there but they don’t do anything about it. In fact, they don’t even ...
Views: 1234 - A Definition of the Word Abuse - by Submitted on May 25, 2005 from Kerrith KingA Definition of the Word Abuse" is excerpted from The Spouse Abuse Tutorial located at . We begin with a definition of the word abuse. If you enter the word "abuse" in Google (the internet search engine) it brings up more than 20,000 references. What's interesting is that no two of the web ...
Views: 4113(1 vote) - STRESS MANAGEMENT: THE WAY TO INNER PEACE - by Submitted on May 13, 2011 from Al InfandeStress: it’s what happens when you’re up against a critical deadline; when you’re preparing for an important presentation; when you’re negotiating prices with a tough but important customer. It’s the daily wear and tear on the mind and body throughout one’s entire lifespan and, surprise...it’s ...
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