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- GIVING UP IN DEALING WITH YOUR FEARS IS NOT AN OPTION - by Submitted on Nov 01, 2005 from Stanley PopovichYour fears, anxieties, and other problems have the best of you and you don’t know where to turn for help. At some point you feel totally helpless as you struggle each day. What do you do? As a layman and an author of a Managing Fear book, there were times that my fears had the best of me. ...
Views: 1022 - FAME, MONEY, AND SUCCESS WILL NOT TAKE AWAY YOUR FEARS - by Submitted on Nov 01, 2005 from Stanley PopovichYour fears, anxieties, and other problems have the best of you and you don’t know where to turn for help. At some point you feel totally helpless as you struggle each day. As a layman and an author of a Managing Fear book, there were times that my fears had the best of me. One of the things that ...
Views: 1072 - DEALING WITH YOUR MENTAL DISORDER, ANXIETIES, AND YOUR FEARS - by Submitted on Nov 01, 2005 from Stanley PopovichIt is not easy to deal with your fears, anxieties, or any type of mental disorder. If you have such a problem, the first step is that you should talk to a professional who can get you started in the right path of getting better. Getting help from a counselor or other professional is very ...
Views: 921 - WHEN SOMEONE YOU KNOW STRUGGLES WITH DEPRESSION AND ANXIETY - by Submitted on Nov 01, 2005 from Stanley PopovichWhat do you do when someone you know has to deal with persistent fears, anxieties or even depression? Well the first thing you need to do is to get the person to seek the services of a professional and/or counselor who can lead them in the right direction and give them the help they need. In ...
Views: 1104 - ADHD- Bee or Mosquito? - by Submitted on Nov 01, 2005 from Patrick HurleyOctober 2005 - Volume II - Issue X ADHD - Bee or Mosquito? 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: 1402 - Three Words That Can Change Your Life - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2005 from Debbie MandelWhen adversity strikes, we are ready to listen to anyone who can help alleviate our pain and grief. And in fact, good advice can come to us from any source, even the most casual encounter with a stranger. There is a Zen saying walk around with our cup half full because then we leave room to ...
Views: 1315 - Spirituality in Marriage & Family Therapy - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2012 from Carole CullenThe great malady of the twentieth century, implicated in all of our troubles and affecting us individually and socially, is “loss of soul.” When soul is neglected, it doesn’t just go away; it appears symptomatically in obsessions, addictions, violence, and loss of meaning. - Thomas Moore ...The ...
Views: 1926 - Panic Attacks and Panic Attack Symptoms Can Be Eased With Hypnosis - by Submitted on Oct 24, 2005 from Loretta SernekosPanic attacks are usually brief, although the sufferer may feel that they last forever. From an emotional perspective, panic attack symptoms may include feelings of intense fear, an overwhelming sense of doom, being out of control, or a sense of unreality. The sufferer's thoughts may race and ...
Views: 1785(1 vote) - Freeze frame Technique for Anger Management - by Submitted on Oct 24, 2005 from Ari NovickAnger Management and Self-soothing The Institute of HeartMath has developed an excellent exercise called “freeze-frame” which is ideal for self-soothing during your retreat time. The best part is while it only takes a couple of minutes to do it, the results can be quite astounding. The ...
Views: 4473 - Vagus Nerve Stimulation is FDA Approved for Chronic or Recurrent Depression - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2005 from Charles DonovanAbout Vagus Nerve Stimulation VNS is not related to brain surgery, although it is a treatment that affects the function of the brain. Vagus Nerve Stimulation uses specific stimulation of the vagus nerve to send stimulation to specific parts of the brain that are involved in mood. It is not like ...
Views: 1574 - R&R – Luxury or Lifeblood? - by Submitted on Oct 18, 2005 from Paula GregorowiczRest & Relaxation (R&R) is not just a luxury for the well-to-do. It is essential to our well-being and is truly not optional. It is the lifeblood that keeps us sharp mentally and physically while giving our creative juices time to rejuvenate. When I say R&R, what picture or words come to ...
Views: 848 - Increase Your Energy: A Powerful Formula - by Submitted on Oct 17, 2005 from Steve BrunkhorstWould you like to increase your energy level and dissolve stress more easily? Here is a simple yet powerful formula to remember: Goals + Action = EnergyChoose a Compelling GoalBegin by choosing a goal you would like to accomplish. Write it down in detail, describing exactly how you will know ...
Views: 987 - No More Worries - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2005 from Eric GarnerWorrying is the most destructive thing you can do in your life. It fills your head with ungrounded fears, distracts you from creative work, and makes you ill. And it is completely, utterly, and totally unnecessary. Worrying is a particularly pernicious form of fear. Unlike real fear, which may ...
Views: 4387 - Highly Sensitive People - Traits and Characteristics - by Submitted on Oct 13, 2005 from Rose SmithOne in every twenty people is considered to be a highly sensitive person (HSP). This means that either you yourself may be sensitive or someone you know is. 42% of the population is not highly sensitive, meaning that most things don't bother them the way they will an HSP. Everyone else falls ...
Views: 4061 - Are Your 'Self Help' CDs Working For You? - by Submitted on Oct 12, 2005 from Peter RoeVirtually all successful methods of bringing about lasting personal change have revolved around one idea - to actively re-write the internal instruction set that determines behaviour. In short, to replace subconscious 'junk' directives that result in limitation, unhappiness, bad habits and ...
Views: 1455 - Who Is Pulling YOUR Strings? - by Submitted on Oct 12, 2005 from Peter RoeAnyone who has looked into 'self help' and similar topics will be familiar with the idea that much of what we do and how we act, even the 'reality' we are currently expeiencing, is controlled by the 'subconscious mind'. But what is this mysterious entity - this 'other' self which holds our ...
Views: 2596 - Are You 'Sleepwalking' - - Right Now? - by Submitted on Oct 12, 2005 from Peter RoeMost people have little idea of the extent to which their subconscious minds control their lives - even doing much of their 'thinking' for them! The latest research indicates that during the normal daily routine, we are only truly conscious for at most about 12-15% of the time! That is just a ...
Views: 1740 - Past Life Regression: How to Contact Past Life Creative Abilities - by Submitted on Oct 11, 2005 from david quigleyIn this series of articles we are exploring new techniques which have demonstrated the effectiveness of past life regression (henceforward referred to as PLR) therapy for a wide variety of client issues. Last issue we addressed the healing of past life trauma. This article will focus on bringing ...
Views: 2382 - Three stress relief techniques - by Submitted on Oct 11, 2005 from David LeonhardtThere is good stress, and there is bad stress. Good stress is the type that propels a person to excel, to reach new heights or to complete a big project on time. And there is bad stress. Stress that comes from conflict or worries. Stress that keeps a person from sleeping and happiness. ...
Views: 2218 - ADHD & Publicity - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2005 from Patrick HurleySeptember 2005 - Volume II - Issue IX ADHD - Publicity- Good & Bad 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 ...
Views: 1389 - Coping With Stress - 3 Simple Steps - by Submitted on Oct 04, 2005 from Cecil McIntoshCoping With Stress - 3 Simple Steps Attack and conquer deadly killer stress. In the 14 years of teaching relaxation/meditation most people have admitted that stress is an issue they have ignored. You ignore stress because it does not attack you like a big bang. Stress gradually creeps up on ...
Views: 1286 - The ADD Resilience Factor - by Submitted on Oct 03, 2005 from Jennifer KoretskyAttention Deficit Disorder presents different challenges to different people. Some of us have the most trouble focusing and concentrating, while some of us have great difficulty regulating emotion. Whatever your greatest challenge is, there is one sure-fire way to be successful in spite of it: ...
Views: 1170 - Beating Brain Fog - 3 Key Tips for Mental Clarity - by Submitted on Oct 03, 2005 from Ananga SivyerWhen the fog of overwhelming stress clouds our thoughts there’s a danger we could soon be drifting into non-productivity land. Here are three quick and easy ways to sail through the day with a clear and focused head. Keeping a clear head is essential if you want: • to avoid the pitfalls of ...
Views: 1641 - Slowing Down to the Speed of Life - by Submitted on Sep 27, 2005 from Paula GregorowiczHave you ever noticed lately that things seem to speed up almost daily? Ask anyone and they’ll tell you that times have changed and in order to succeed in today’s fast paced environment, you need to pick up and keep up the pace. What I find most curious about this proclamation of life is that ...
Views: 1019 - Your Emotional Barometer - Release Stored Emotions Before the Storm Hits - by Submitted on Sep 27, 2005 from Lori RadunRecently my client shared with me a scary incident she experienced with her body. As she was driving, her teeth and arms began to tingle, her vision tunneled, and her heart was pounding very fast. Fortunately for her, she was close to a medical clinic. Upon arriving at the clinic, she was ...
Views: 5535 - ADHD/Autism and Stress - by Submitted on Sep 26, 2005 from Lori LiteParents of children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder experience disappointments, sadness, loneliness, exhaustion and tremendous amounts of stress. I felt all of this as I watched the words come out of my doctor’s mouth. I watched his lips move as I strained to hear him through the ...
Views: 2954 - Beating the Holiday Rush for Stress Relief - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2005 from Susan StewartBeating the Holiday Rush for Stress Relief Fall is the perfect time to take stock and make preparations for a healthy low-stress holiday season. Now is the time to clean and get rid of all the clutter. The cold weather brings us indoors more so it makes sense to make our environment as ...
Views: 1258 - The History of hypnosis and hypnotherapy and its benefits to mankind - by Submitted on Sep 21, 2005 from Alan CrispThe history of hypnosis and hypnotherapy as a powerful healing tool for the benefit of mankind The use of hypnosis as a therapeutic tool is as old as man himself. As far as can be traced back through time, we can find records of hypnosis being used to heal and to make change. Hypnosis has ...
Views: 1293 - Remembering Lists - by Submitted on Sep 20, 2005 from David RiveraI want to explain a technique that is used to remember long lists. It is especially useful if you have to remember the list in a particular order. Let's say that you are going shopping and need to remember 5 items. This can be used with 50 items as well. The items ...
Views: 1206 - A REVIEW OF TECHNIQUES IN MANAGING YOUR DEPRESSION - by Submitted on Sep 19, 2005 from Stanley PopovichSome people have a difficult time in managing their depression. Sometimes, their depression and fears can get best of them. As a result, here is a short list of techniques that a person can use to help manage their depression. I was told by a counselor that one of the ways to manage depression ...
Views: 1021 - Mike Valentine - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2005 from david quigleyPast life regression (henceforth referred to by its commonly-used acronym PLR) is a highly controversial subject in the field of therapy. In one camp are its often fanatical detractors, who regard PLR as a method used by unscrupulous amateurs to rob and deceive the gullible masses. On the ...
Views: 1294 - 4 Steps to Being More Assertive - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2005 from Dr. Tony Fiore45 year old Judy revealed in an anger management class that she was constantly angry at her husband. When asked why, she revealed that her aged mother lives next door and she always felt conflicted whether to spend time with her husband or her mother after work. She loved them both, but ...
Views: 4015 - It is Looking Up for Stress Relief - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2005 from Graeme TeagueNo this is not related to praying, this is how your brain works. Looking up will reduce your stress…..immediately. Why, you may be asking? All types of stress, especially emotional stress, changes how you view life. When you are tired, rundown and generally stressed, life appears harder. Under ...
Views: 875 - ADHD Self Doubt- Self fulfilling prophecy - by Submitted on Sep 06, 2005 from Patrick HurleyAugust 2005 - Volume II - Issue VIII ADHD - Self Doubt – The self fulfilling prophecy 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 ...
Views: 2910 - Is Psychology Helping Me? Confessions of an Emotional Graduate Student - by Submitted on Sep 04, 2005 from Lisa LindemanEver since I became a psychology student, I have noticed a disconcerting gap between what one learns in the typical psychology course or textbook and what most people expect psychology to impart to the average thinking, feeling human being. To anyone who has experienced sadness, despair, anger, ...
Views: 1132 - Mental Abuse - The Seven Most Important Things To Know - by Submitted on Sep 04, 2005 from Annie Kaszina1. Sticks and stones won’t break my bones” – and words won’t leave any measurable physical damage, but they will cause progressive, long-term harm. Never underestimate the power of words: words are used to brainwash. Being told you are “stupid”, “ugly”, “lazy” or “worthless” is never ...
Views: 1967 - How does Hypnotherapy treatment proceed - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2005 from Alan CrispHypnotherapy Treatment and how it works I have had numerous articles published lately and many people have contacted me to ask more about how treatment plans are decided upon for clients. Most of these individuals have been suffering form panic attacks or phobias. So I have addressed the ...
Views: 1201 - Hope for the Helpless! - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2005 from Paul ShearstoneOne might think that because I am a Chronic Fatigue Survivor, caring for others battling this insidious disease, would be easy. Sadly, that is not the case! In my book “Until You’ve Walked the Path” about my struggles with CFS, I refer to Danny, a good friend of mine that made a miraculous ...
Views: 1263 - Executive Coaching - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2005 from TaylorExecutive Coaching Executive coaching has become a very important part of developing a creative and successful work environment in most businesses today. Those who participate in executive coaching are in a unique position of influence and guidance for those around them. With the proper ...
Views: 983 - Imagine… Children Managing Stress - by Submitted on Aug 28, 2005 from Lori Lite“A great deal of our physical and mental troubles are due to the fact that we don't breathe correctly. Life and breath are synonymous. Life is breath" —Indra Devi, international Yoga expert, 102 years of age Imagine… Children Managing Stress by Lori Lite as seen in Stressfree Living ...
Views: 1517 - 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: 1239 - 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: 2269 - 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: 1358 - 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: 2185 - 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: 2123(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: 1536 - 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: 724 - 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: 933 - 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: 1305 - 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 ...
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