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- Psychiatry Professionals Use Psychotherapy and Also Prescribe Medicine - by Submitted on Aug 27, 2012 from Anieb BatePsychiatry is the term dedicated to the medical study of mental disorders and their treatment. The term 'psychiatry' was first introduced by a German physician Johann Christian Reil in 1808, which means the medical treatment of soul. There can be many possibilities to mental disorders and these ...
Views: 826 - Ram Dass: I Am Loving Awareness - by Submitted on Aug 27, 2012 from Randy Kamen GredingerMore than three decades ago I had the opportunity of meeting the iconic Ram Dass for the first time on Martha’s Vineyard at a satsung. Satsung is a Sanskrit word that means “gathering together for truth,” which usually involves teaching, music and meditation. This evening rocked my world in a ...
Views: 2721(2 votes) - What Stress Does to Mental Capability - by Submitted on Aug 19, 2012 from W. R. KlemmModern humans live a busy, hectic, and multi-tasking life full of uncertainties. It doesn’t take long for this to become stressful. Stress releases adrenalin that pumps us up and makes us more capable in the short term. Adrenalin even helps us remember. Stress also releases hormones called ...
Views: 1367 - Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT): Tapping Into Empowerment - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2012 from Polly Anna RiceEvery individual is unique and the variations in their lives and life choices are physical manifestations of the distinctive energy, essence, and disposition they possess. When an individual is searching for mental and emotional healing modalities, there is a need for therapy that is personal, ...
Views: 2446 - Implementing the Four Agreements - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2012 from Randy Kamen GredingerBess was a 34-year-old, attractive, single, accomplished attorney living in the Boston area. She lived comfortably in her condo, managed her finances, had no close friends and had a succession of unfulfilling relationships with men. She struggled with sustaining connections with others and often ...
Views: 2446(2 votes) - Making peace with not having children - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2012 from Hope TackaberryI have always longed to get married and have a family and I have always believed I would. It never occurred to me that it wouldn’t happen, not until recently. At 38, I thought: there’s still time. At 39, I thought; there’s still a little time. And at 40, I am finally facing the reality of the ...
Views: 1635 - Working online means new challenges for therapist and client alike. - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2012 from Dr. Nicholas JennerOnline therapy is relatively new and not yet fully accepted by everyone. When you browse articles on this topic, you generally find that the main issues center around privacy concerns, proposed regulation and the usual chatter from psychotherapists stuck in the Freudian era. However, there ...
Views: 1166 - The Non-verbal Contact with Life – A Spiritual Cleansing - by Submitted on Aug 01, 2012 from Gopalakrishnan ChandrasekaranThe conventional spiritual involvements are through religious concepts and, hence, through the verbal approach. In contrast, the non-verbal awareness takes us to a different spiritual dimension untouched by the conditioned mind. It clears one’s psyche of all the muck that it collects in its ...
Views: 1941(2 votes) - Adolescent Brains Do Not Work Like Adults - by Submitted on Jun 27, 2012 from Ron WhiteA friend of mine is the mother of four, grandmother of three, and jokingly told me that if she had one wish it was to put children entering puberty into a machine, in suspended animation, until they were mature - all the while feeding them a nutritious diet, giving them therapeutic exercise so ...
Views: 2366(1 vote) - What Did You Just Call My Daughter? - by Submitted on Jun 26, 2012 from Rosalind L. Heiko, Ph.D.On the benefits of having an open mind about one’s child called a “retard”, or having intellectual deficits, being mentally deficient, and other interesting and ridiculous things... When I was just starting out as a child and school psychologist in Syracuse, NY almost 35 years ago, I ...
Views: 1521 - The Delights of Sandplay Therapy - by Submitted on Jun 26, 2012 from Rosalind L. Heiko, Ph.D.We must be willing to get rid of the life we’ve planned, so as to have the life that is waiting for us. -Joseph Campbell Developed by Dora M. Kalff of Switzerland, Sandplay has become more popular throughout the United States since ...
Views: 1813 - Try a Little Kindness - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2012 from George Thomas“Try a Little Kindness” – *as sung by Glen Campbell Song written by Curt Sapaugh and Bobby Austin Dr. David R. Hawkins, MD, PhD. authored a number of books, the most widely read is doubtless, Power vs. Force. On the subject of enlightenment or becoming enlightened, his explanation was very ...
Views: 1249 - Want To Waste Time? Argue Science VS Religion - by Submitted on Jun 15, 2012 from Estelle GoldsteinI have no use for “science vs. religion” debates. They are artificially created to get people angry at each other, when there is absolutely no reason. Whatever divine entity you believe in — whatever “universal intelligence” — is not a stupid being. Any Deity would simply reveal to people ...
Views: 1379 - The Demise of Empathy in Business and the Workplace - by Submitted on Jun 08, 2012 from Sam VakninEmpathy is at the foundation of both altruism and collaboration. Thus, while it does consume scarce resources, empathy confers important evolutionary advantages both from the individual’s point of view (cooperation) and from the species’s (altruism.) Yet, we are witnessing a marked ...
Views: 2585 - The Demise of Empathy at Home and in the Family and the Role of Technology - by Submitted on Jun 08, 2012 from Sam VakninEmpathy is on a precipitous decline in the family and home environments. Technology is partly to blame, but so are other social and economic trends. On June 9, 2005 the BBC reported about an unusual project underway in Sheffield (in the United Kingdom). The daily movements and ...
Views: 2203 - Narcissistic Supply and Sex - by Submitted on Jun 08, 2012 from Sam VakninThe psychosexuality of all types of narcissists – cerebral and somatic alike – involves the objectification and interchangeability of intimate partners. Narcissists are polyamorous and autoerotic. Quite a few of them have comorbid sexual paraphilias (are deviant.) The cerebral narcissist aims ...
Views: 11113 - Meaning of Creation - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2012 from Tracing ABC Tracing ABCNext, we come to the forms of Spirit, which forms we call matter. But what is matter? Science tells us that matter is eternal and indestructible; that, at first, it is an invisible cosmic stuff; and that it gradually takes form through some law working within it. The worlds were formed by ...
Views: 1531(1 vote) - Do Men Hate Women? The Investment Scam - by Submitted on Jun 02, 2012 from Renee Richardson M.Ed.Article Renee L. Richardson, M.Ed. Do Men Hate Women? The Investment Scam Women, how many times have you pondered the thought as to whether or not your man hated you or was in fact jealous of you? I have on countless occasions. There appeared to be signs of jealousy on behalf of my ...
Views: 2794(1 vote) - Aphrodite's Wound: Women & Sex Addiction - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2012 from Rev. Sheri HellerAphrodite’s story begins with a violent birth with absent parents and a castrated father. We can conjecture that her violent birth contributed to her cruelty and vindictiveness in which she used her beauty as a channel for her aggression. In her compulsive search to transcend the pain of her ...
Views: 1718(1 vote) - Communications With Your Loved One: Part 1 - by Submitted on May 31, 2012 from g. mitchellIf you are a boomer, you may have experienced difficulty communicating with your parents as early as the sixties. Take heed, for even now as mature adults, we can still experience generational gaps. Communications is probably one of the most important issues that crops up with adult children ...
Views: 1416(1 vote) - Head Injury Symptoms and Facts Victim's Families Need To Know - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2017 from Leon EdwardHead injury symptoms result from a wide range of traumatic physical conditions that affect the skull, brain, scalp and associated tissues and blood vessels. Some of these conditions are relatively mild and pose little or no threat to long-term health and well being, while others pose grave ...
Views: 1635 - 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: 1911(1 vote) - Psychologist Brisbane - How To Sleep Well At Night? - by Submitted on May 12, 2012 from Rajia SultanaIncase you did not know, having sufficient sleep is no longer a luxury, but a necessity. Psychologist Brisbane in consultation with other experts has proved beyond reasonable doubt that having adequate sleep is an indication of good health. If the recent statistics are anything to go by, then ...
Views: 1582(1 vote) - Psychologist In Brisbane – What Makes Your Sleep DIFFICULT? - by Submitted on May 12, 2012 from Rajia SultanaMany are the times when people moil and toil in bed but sleep will not come their way. As much as you need sleep, there are times when you turn in bed in search of sleep until the morning comes. The society is suddenly turning to be full of sleep-deprived individuals because of many reasons. ...
Views: 1004(1 vote) - About Finding Lasting Happiness - by Submitted on May 04, 2012 from Frans LangenkampThe eternal wisdom of life – as recorded in the ancient vedic literature – advises us to realize who we really are, and to identify with our real self. By silencing our chattering mind, we easily find out that our real self is pure awareness, pure, unbounded awareness, also known as pure ...
Views: 1251(2 votes) - Existential Psychology And Narcissism - Mini-Quiz For The 99% - by Submitted on May 03, 2012 from Jard DeVilleWhen we use existential as in existential psychology, existential alienation or an existential vacuum, we the authors mean only that the topic under discussion relates to the satisfying, mediocre or disappointing lifestyle men and women choose or have thrust upon them by society. For us, ...
Views: 3491(1 vote) - The Blowfly That Trapped The Guilty Conscience - by Submitted on May 02, 2012 from Jake CunninghamThe Blowfly That Trapped The Guilty Conscience My mother recently related a funny story about how she is now the proud owner of a blowfly trap as a result of developing a guilty conscience when faced with a dilemma over a salmon pie. In preparation for a dear old school friend’s visit my ...
Views: 1262(1 vote) - Pathological Lying: Narcissistic Personality Disorder Traits - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2012 from Amy AdamA common narcissistic personality disorder trait is pathological lying. The narcissist presents to the world the creation of his false self. This false self is based on the image of who the narcissist would like to be rather than how he really feels about himself at a deep inner level. As a ...
Views: 23718(1 vote) - Knowing What We Want - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2012 from Aps SantosAs we grow older, we become whole on our own. We are like Asian art, fully blown. It is normal for people to constantly seek human’s help for no man is an island. We connect and we interact with others. But “us” as a whole and our appreciation of ourselves do not depend on how others see us as ...
Views: 1000(2 votes) - West Ridge Academy Helps In Dealing With Angry And Aggressive Teens - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2012 from Thomas LambertBeing a devoted organization for teens and young ones, West Ridge Academy is an institution that can help you lead your wild teen into becoming a better person. Belligerent teens can also be dealt with by their parents through the parenting strategies that are taught by West Ridge ...
Views: 1167(1 vote) - How To Understand Anorexia and Emetophobia - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2012 from Elizabeth Lucye RobillardHow To Understand Anorexia and Emetophobia Anorexia and Emetophobia are two conditions, often with much in common. Here I seek to help understand and maybe ameliorate some suffering of both. *There are some 'triggers' here. The tragic mistake, nearly always made with anorexia and often, ...
Views: 6149(1 vote) - Dual Relationships in Couples Therapy and the Use of EMDR - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2012 from Barb MaibergerThe issue of dual relationships recently came up in an Advanced EMDR Workshop where I was talking about working with couples: Is it okay for a couples therapist to do individual EMDR with their clients (meaning not conjoint sessions while doing EMDR) and still be the couple's therapist (in ...
Views: 5510(1 vote) - UNDERSTANDING ASTROLOGY FROM FIRST PRINCIPLES - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2012 from Pete LuceAstrology from first principles. For many people Astrology seems like nothing more than mumbo-jumbo, a primitive superstition entirely different from the modern scientific view of life. Whereas science explains phenomena from first principles, building up from the simple to the complex, ...
Views: 1427(1 vote) - There is Only One Creative Power In The Universe, Not Two - by Submitted on Apr 05, 2012 from Charles KohThere is only one power in the universe. It is the creative force in our own thoughts and imagination. There is no enemy on the outside, but an enemy that we create within. We are told, there is only one God, and beside Him there is No Other. As the story goes in scripture, in the beginning ...
Views: 1935(2 votes) - Developing the Language Development of Youthful Kids - by Submitted on Apr 03, 2012 from lizzie milanHow Do Kids Learn Language? There are numerous theoretical approaches to explain how kids learn to speak and understand language. It is most likely that no one theory can clarify the entire language growth process. However, significant insights can be gained by examining several major academic ...
Views: 1310(2 votes) - ***Self-discovery magic turns pain into powerful partnerships - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2012 from Doris HelgeUSE SELF-DISCOVERY TO TRANSFORM A PAINFUL RELATIONSHIP INTO A POWERFUL PARTNERSHIP by Doris Helge, PhD. © 2012 YOUR AUTHENTIC SELF: THE MAGICAL INGREDIENT IN A POWERFUL PARTNERSHIP The foundation of any happy relationship is a rich relationship with your Self. When you’re comfortable ...
Views: 5670(4 votes) - How To Support a Person with Bipolar Disorder - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2012 from Jacqueline MarshallIt is not easy to have bipolar disorder, nor is it easy to be a caregiver, family member, or friend of someone who is. “Bipolar relationships” are difficult because the symptoms are so changeable. Your friend or loved one can be flying high today with mania only to dive into the pit of despair ...
Views: 2846(2 votes) - A MULTIFACETED SPIRITUAL PRACTICE OF WELL BEING VIA PRANA ENERGY - by Submitted on Mar 24, 2012 from Yuga Rishi Shriram SharmaOnce, King Divodas’ son Pratardan wished to see heaven. Taking commands from his father Pratardan went to heaven. Indra was greatly impressed by Pratardan’s enterprise and war oriented skills. He respectfully welcomed Pratardan and said: How can I serve you? Pratardan replied: Lord! I have ...
Views: 2240(1 vote) - The Psychology Behind Why We Keep Secrets - by Submitted on Mar 23, 2012 from Cathy EckCan You Keep A Secret? As a small child, I found it nearly impossible to keep my Christmas purchases a secret. I tried to avoid the recipient after buying their gift because I’d lose control of my mouth and would spontaneously reveal my secret. Even such a small secret was very ...
Views: 14620(1 vote) - Having a difficult time staying sober?? Maybe it’s not you – maybe it’s brain chemistry. - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2012 from Todd BranstonYou know the drill: you have spent countless hours in meetings, on the phone with your sponsor asking endless questions about your desire to use. You have worked the steps and you’ve even consulted specialists. In a moment of desperation you found help by attending treatment. You’re able to ...
Views: 1609(1 vote) - The Beliefs Behind Why People Lie - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2012 from Cathy EckIn my other articles, I call all beliefs lies because all beliefs come from our false self. That doesn’t make them bad or wrong; it merely puts them in their proper perspective. True authenticity results when we give up our false self and move from our head to our heart. In this article, ...
Views: 1830(1 vote) - Stress Reduction & Biofeedback - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2012 from Prof. George GrantStress Reduction & Biofeedback: Stress affects us all. The deleterious effects of excess stress have been well documented in a wide range of medical publications. Thousands of research articles, studies and books prove beyond a shadow of doubt, that stress can be a factor in any disease, as it ...
Views: 2600(1 vote) - The connection between insecurity and behaviour - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2012 from M.Farouk RadwanAs a result of low self confidence many people never see reality correctly but they just see a reflection of their own beliefs. If a person who lacks self confidence wasn’t treated in a nice way then he might assume that one who didn’t treat him well didn’t like him while in fact reality might ...
Views: 4505(1 vote) - Explore What Triggers Your Eating Disorder - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2012 from Michelle MorandHave you ever found yourself being defensive over what others have said? Do you react to comments and take it upon yourself to prove that you are right? This tactic only ever makes us feel vulnerable, insecure and small. It is an experience that will inevitably lead us to either binge or ...
Views: 2902(1 vote) - Psychotherapy – An Effective Help for People with Mental Problems - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2012 from Alpha BytesPsychotherapy is also performed by practitioners with a number of diverse qualifications including clinical psychology, clinical or psychiatric social work, psychiatry, mental health counseling, counseling psychology, play therapy, school counseling, dance/movement therapy, marriage and family ...
Views: 1180(1 vote) - Go Orders - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2015 from Jennifer McLeodYou may have heard in the media recently that people who are suspected of abusing their partner could be removed from there homes by the police. This is part of the government’s proposals to manage the rising domestic violence situation in the UK. The government will be implementing its Domestic ...
Views: 1645(1 vote) - Six Steps to Unconscious Putting with Golf Psychology - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2012 from Andrew FoggHave you forgotten how good a putter you are? Well, the older they get, the more golfers tend to forget how easy putting really is. They also forget how good they used to putt when they were younger and more carefree. You often hear the golf pundits on television talking about how some or other ...
Views: 2188(1 vote) - 4 Secrets to Overcome Your Resistance to Change! - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2019 from Michaiel BovenesIn life, one thing is constant… change is going to happen! Everyone desire change and change is inevitable; so why is it difficult for so many people? In this article you’ll discover why you resist change and learn four secrets to move beyond resistance and create positive changes in your ...
Views: 4723(3 votes) - Manufacturing Mental Illness - by Submitted on Feb 29, 2012 from Linda SapadinThe American Psychiatric Association is now working on the 5th edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, otherwise known as the DSM. There will be some new categories as well as some possible exclusions of what is considered a “mental illness.” Next time ...
Views: 1460(1 vote) - 60 Minutes 'explosive' report: Are antidepressants placebos? - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2012 from Les Linet'60 Minutes' antidepressant report may be 'explosive,' but it's not conclusive. Studies linking the placebo effect to antidepressants have been around for more than a decade. There have, however, been far more studies showing antidepressants to be significantly more effective than placebos. The ...
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