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- The No Child Left Behind Act – It’s Hurting Our Children! - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2010 from Melanie WestCopyright2010 While many people believe in the “No Child Left Behind Act” and strongly support it as being of value to the educational environment, in actuality, it is hurting many of our young students. The No Child Left Behind Act was conceived in an attempt to improve the performance of ...
Views: 1991 - Healing Painful Charges and Wounds from the Past - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2010 from Pamela TurnerWe all have them. Emotional wounding from our childhood. An event, a person, something happened to create a cluster of pain and beliefs surrounding that pain. Years can go by, and as long as that wound is still festering, all it takes is a word, or a certain look on someone's face to trigger it. ...
Views: 2492(1 vote) - A Journey to a New Life - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2010 from Mark GillespiePersonal growth and recovery from abuse is a journey. The journey we shall take commences at the point when one’s inner life begins, as a child, but not a living child, an inner-child, locked in time, forever orbiting in the universe within one’s head, and there is likely more than one such ...
Views: 1872 - Sub Conscious Mind Interference - by Submitted on Jun 25, 2010 from Joseph NortonUnderstanding Sub Conscious Interference and the Tendency of Light Workers to be Run by the Negative Ego Inner Child Sub Personality. The Massive interference this causes and the mistakes and errors it causes. Today's brief lesson my beloved Friends will be on the Fallen Consciousness Sub ...
Views: 2785(2 votes) - Don't Worry. I Got This. - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2010 from Stacey CurnowI recently wrote about the power of your story in anticipation of meeting 12 women for The Power of Your Story event I was hosting. All of the women were truly amazing and I would love to write about each one of them. Today, with her permission, I will tell the story of one of them. ...
Views: 1881(1 vote) - IS OUR EXISTENCE LIMITED TO OUR GROSS PHYSICAL BODY? - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2010 from Yuga Rishi Shriram SharmaDuring the 1st World War two American soldiers called Don and Bob were injured simultaneously. Both of them were fast friends. Don died immediately but Bob recovered after he was treated by competent doctors. The problem was that when Bob became fit and healthy a great change was noted in his ...
Views: 2430(2 votes) - Creative Ways of Dealing with Your Frustration - by Submitted on Jun 08, 2010 from Lori KayWe have all experienced moments of frustration in modern life. Frustration is usually associated with not achieving what you want in a particular situation. Some level of frustration is expected in our lives, and can even be a useful sign to stop and see if we need to make some adjustments. ...
Views: 3346 - Crush It! How to Make a Living Doing What You Love - by Submitted on Jun 06, 2010 from Stacey CurnowSometimes when I ask my clients "If money weren't an issue, what would you do with your time?" they answer that they don't know or that they would sit on a beach all day. I think those responses are understandable, but I'm also pretty sure that they do know, and it's not sitting on a beach all ...
Views: 4311 - The Value of Strong Right Hemisphere Thinking - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2010 from Melanie WestCopyright2010 Recent research has revealed more about the brain and its alternative capabilities for learning. We now know that the human brain has an amazing ability to adapt and grow. We also know that some people are right-brained dominant while others are left-brained dominant. What ...
Views: 2910 - How to Unleash Your Right Brained Child’s Full Learning Potential - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2010 from Melanie WestBy Melanie West Copyright2010 As an educational psychologist, I have spent many years watching, observing and working with children, particularly those with learning disabilities. The majority of the children I work with are creative and bright, yet they often have a difficult time with the ...
Views: 3340 - Is Your Right Brained Child Struggling in School? - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2010 from Melanie WestBy Melanie West, Educational Psychologist Copyright2010 If yours is a family heavily involved with your child’s schoolwork, or your child is getting poor grades and poor test performance and your household is totally distressed, take a deep breath and relax because help is on the way. With ...
Views: 3590 - How to change someone's mind - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2010 from M.Farouk RadwanHow to change someone's mind During our lives we encounter many situations where we become in need to change someone’s mind about something. When someone refuses to change his mind about something it doesn’t mean that he is stubborn or annoying but it simply means that somewhere in his belief ...
Views: 4076 - Celebrating YOU - by Submitted on May 31, 2010 from Stacey CurnowMany of my clients are women who understand the importance of self-acceptance and appreciation because they want their children to exhibit these traits, but they often get stuck on how to do it for themselves. Of course, the ultimate goal is for us to model being and loving ourselves in an ...
Views: 1969 - The psychology of music - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2010 from M.Farouk RadwanWhy isn’t the button responding?? Have you ever tried to turn your TV on then found that the button was not working? In such a case there seems to be some kind of short circuit that prevents the button from operating the TV. Thankfully Living without TV for few days wouldn’t be a big ...
Views: 2565 - How your television affects your mind - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from M.Farouk RadwanYesterday i was in the gym and i had a hard time doing my regular exercises because my Ipod was out of charge and i had to listen to the romantic songs that were played there. They weren't that normal kind of romantic songs but they were the type that gives you the impression that the singer ...
Views: 2409(1 vote) - The Myth of Your "Calling" in Life: How to Know What You REALLY Showed Up to Do - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from Dr. Steve McSwain,The Myth of Your “Calling” in Life Our culture has confused people, and continues to do so, in this regard. For example, what young person does not grow up expecting that there is something special they are here to do and that their greatest life challenge, or test, is to figure out what that ...
Views: 2156(1 vote) - Right Brain Learners - A Reason Your Child May Have Trouble Learning - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from Melanie WestRight Brain Learners – A Reason Your Child May Have Trouble Learning By Melanie West – Educational Psychologist Copyright2010 As an educational psychologist, I have been working with children for many years, most of which have trouble learning. Based on my many years of experience, I know ...
Views: 3160(2 votes) - Guided Imagery - Prophesy or Imagination? - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from Dave MarshallA long time ago I was one of the trainers on an advanced personal development course which involved a lot of introspection, and one of the things we used to do was called guided imagery. I have just discovered that nowadays it tends to be called a variety of other things mainly to do with ...
Views: 1909(1 vote) - Be a Brain Scientist - by Submitted on May 24, 2010 from Stacey Curnow“To think is to practice brain chemistry.” - Deepak Chopra Have you ever heard someone say, “Well, I’m no brain scientist…”? Quite recently I had lunch with a friend while he was on a break from work. When he ordered a beer I raised my eyebrows in mock astonishment. He replied “It’s not like ...
Views: 2003(1 vote) - Welcome Back Kotter (Likeability)! - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from William CottringerWelcome Back Kotter (Likeability)! By Bill Cottringer “Welcome back, Your dreams were your ticket out. Welcome back, To that same old place that you laughed about…”~John Sebastian, Lov’n Spoonful. One of the most popular TV programs of my generation was “Welcome Back Kotter.” I can ...
Views: 2228(1 vote) - Reality And Whose Living There - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from Robert DarbyA Ticket To La La Land For decades I thought I knew what reality was, and in a way I did. Imagine my surprise when, years later after going on a long journey of developing my awareness, I discovered that I was not only clueless but a long time resident of La La Land and didn't even know who ...
Views: 1627(1 vote) - Why Watson's Little Albert became the most distorted study in the history of psychology - by Submitted on Jan 24, 2011 from Dr Artour RakhimovAmong all psychological studies, Little Albert study (article’s URL is below), conducted by Dr. John B. Watson, APA (American Psychological Association) President, and Rosalie Rayner in 1920, is the most widely cited experiment in psychological textbooks. It is likely the most distorted and ...
Views: 5504(2 votes) - Why Gays, Lesbians, Bisexuals & Transgender Should Enjoy the Freedom of Showing Affection - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from Paul MartinHeterosexual people take being able to show each other affection in public for granted. Sadly for us it can be different. When you put your arm lovingly around your significant other walking down the street people can react as though you are having anal sex with diseased 3 legged Guinea Pig! It ...
Views: 1964(1 vote) - Gifted Children: Do You Have A Gifted Child? - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraGifted children are those kids whose talents, skills, potentials and abilities are so superior and exceptional that they set the child apart from their peers. Gifted children are often initially observed and identified when they excel in school, yet most parents of gifted kids suspect and notice ...
Views: 1278(1 vote) - Dissociative Identity Disorder - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from Neil BrickDissociative identity disorder (formerly called Multiple Personality Disorder or MPD) is defined in the DSM-IV-TR as the presence of two or more personality states or distinct identities that repeatedly take control of one’s behavior. The patient has an inability to recall personal information. ...
Views: 8488(2 votes) - I Am A Genius-- Deal With It - by Submitted on May 19, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraWhen you call or refer to someone a genius, what do you really mean? That they manifest qualities and characteristics which seem to be beyond the typical? That they are totally extraordinary and they are ahead of their time? That they seem to be able to master and generate the perfect and ideal ...
Views: 1314(1 vote) - The Enneagram Of Personality In Coaching - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraWhat if humans had spent many centuries contemplating on the trends of motivation which sit outside the awareness of individuals and support the choices they make? The Enneagram is a system with profound origins which has been built and evolved through several years and several frameworks. It is ...
Views: 1509(1 vote) - Power of Motivational Videos - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Alex KerchoffThere are lots of motivational aids like posters, books, audio tapes but the power of motivational videos is highly underrated. Even video clips from popular films like Rocky can seriously motivate one to train hard and pursue their dreams. Sites like Youtube and Video have lots of videos anyone ...
Views: 5258(1 vote) - The Top Habits Of Effective Liars-- Revealed! - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraFrom the person you're talking to, to your longtime trusted pal, how can you be so sure that they're not lying? How many times have you fallen prey to people's deception? A caveat: Take note that this list is to detect liars and not for you to practice! Really, can you spot liars? Never ...
Views: 1990(1 vote) - The ABCs of OCD - by Submitted on May 15, 2010 from Christopher McCarthyDo you or someone you love suffer from Obsessive Compulsive Disorder? What is OCD and how can you recognize it? In all possible instances I advise you to seek professional help, but here I will also attempt to provide a basic description of a mental disorder that is often misunderstood. Unlike ...
Views: 2203(2 votes) - Women Battering Men - The Other Side of DOMESTIC ABUSE - by Submitted on May 25, 2012 from Roni Weisberg-RossLet’s begin by talking about Domestic Abuse in general - how it is regarded and dealt with in our culture. As a psych intern I was taught that we must report Child Abuse, Elder Abuse, a credible threat by one individual to physically harm another or a credible threat by an individual to ...
Views: 2951 - 10 Steps to a Happier 2010 - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Stacey CurnowStep #1: Define Happiness First ask, “What makes me happy?” Think carefully about this because your definition of happiness may be very different from the cultural norm (I know mine is!) and it will influence every other significant decision in your life. For example, my husband and I both ...
Views: 1492 - The Third Side of the Triangle - by Submitted on May 13, 2010 from John DiamondThe following is taken from The Work of John Diamond, M.D. and Applied Kinesiology, printed with permission © John Diamond, M.D., 2001 I first became aware of Dr. Goodheart’s work, Applied Kinesiology, back in 1973 after I had already been practicing as a psychiatrist for many years. From the ...
Views: 4446(2 votes) - How To Be Happy: The Culprit in Virtually All Human Unhappiness - by Submitted on May 11, 2010 from Dr. Steve McSwain,Robert Louis Stephenson once wrote: "I have a little shadow who goes in and out with me; and what can be the use of him is more than I can see. He is very, very like me from the heels up to the head; and I see him jump before me, when I jump into my bed." Clever poem, but what is he talking ...
Views: 2159 - How Resilient Are Children Really? - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Jennifer McLeodHow Resilient Are Children Really? By Jennifer McLeod When a crisis or traumatic situation occurs we often hear people say something like “he/she will be fine. Children are very resilient. They will pull through it.” Yes children and young people will “pull through” it but at what cost? ...
Views: 2564 - Theory of Self Existence - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Santosh KalwarThe blow took abode in the Tribhuvan International Airport at Kathmandu, Nepal. A adolescent handsome analytic man, who seemed actual important, rushed into the airport; jumped the queue; went beeline to the admission adverse and showed his authorization and the ticket. The admirer at the ...
Views: 1795 - Why The Best Meditation Requires Feedback - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Carol McMahonWhat do you gain from meditation? Consider what could be. Imagine “a world of peace and ease,” yours without changing a thing. Imagine perfect mental balance: “a balance of mind never upset by any event under the canopy of heaven.” Meditation promises great things: “Great Liberation;” “Great ...
Views: 1360 - Self Esteem? No Problem! - by Submitted on May 07, 2010 from Willie HortonIt’s quite amazing how often people tell me that they’re “suffering from low self-esteem” or that they’d really like to build their self-esteem. More often than not, I simply tell them to get a grip, or call me back when they can explain to me what low self-esteem is! “Get real” is the key ...
Views: 1463(1 vote) - The psychology of music - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from M.Farouk RadwanHave you ever tried to turn your TV on then found that the button was not working? In such a case there seems to be some kind of short circuit that prevents the button from operating the TV. Thankfully Living without TV for few days wouldn’t be a big problem but what if one of your own ...
Views: 1078 - Depression and Core Beliefs - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Sophie HenshawCore beliefs are found at the hub of every depression and can be thought of as nuggets of self-hatred. They develop as a result of experiences that you believe define who you are. In brief, all your suffering is caused by identification with experience. As an example, picture what ...
Views: 4071(1 vote) - Exploring Psychological Diversity: Social Differences Explained - by Submitted on May 01, 2010 from Gary JordanDiversity is all around us. Most often people associate the word with differences in ethnicity, language, gender, values, sexual orientation, culture, economic class, or religion. The news talks about it, companies provide training about it, churches offer symposiums about it, and universities ...
Views: 1499 - Lighting Choices Affect Event Mood - by Submitted on Jan 24, 2011 from Robert RenoIn psychology, the effect colors have on our minds and bodies has been documented for thousands of years. Even all the way back in ancient times, people were learning how to use the power of colors to improve their lives and emotions. Read our list below to learn how your lighting choices can ...
Views: 1067 - Sex Addiction: An Addiction or An Excuse? - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2010 from Beverley GlazerTalk of sex addiction is everywhere . Celebrities are admitting it. Tiger Woods went to rehab for it. Was that great PR to get public sympathy or can sex really be an addiction? ‘Why care if you’re a sex addict?’ Clients have asked me this question many times. But ask any sex addict, and ...
Views: 2372 - How to prevent people from lying - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from M.Farouk RadwanRecently one of my friends sent me a mail asking me whether its possible to stop lying or not. After i told him that its completely possible he replied back asking me how can he motivate someone to stop lying. In response to his message i decided to write this article so that i let everyone ...
Views: 1550 - Unleashing the Wild Woman - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2010 from Devaa HaleyYou do not have to be good. You do not have to walk on your knees for a hundred miles through the desert, repenting. You only have to let the soft animal of your body love what it loves. – Mary Oliver I don’t have to be good? What a RELIEF! I have spent much of my life trying to be ...
Views: 1243 - See You In Eternity - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2010 from E. (anagarika eddie) Raymond RockHave you ever thought about eternity? That‘s longer than a month, a lot longer. If an angel flew up to the top of a solid granite mountain once every hundred years and softly brushed a silk veil across it’s top, the number of years required to wear that mountain down to the ground would be a ...
Views: 1672 - What Was My Life All About? - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2010 from E. (anagarika eddie) Raymond RockThere comes a time in most people’s lives when they look back. Perhaps after the kids are gone, or when their faculties are almost gone! Or when they are more inclined to surrender rather than put up the good fight anymore. We all have to surrender, eventually. We might long for a sense of ...
Views: 1567 - Infidelity: Is It Selfishness or Survival? - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2010 from Krystal KuehnI have come across many articles and discussions on infidelity lately and find that there is a consensus. Infidelity, adultery, having an affair, cheating, betrayal... or whatever it is you want to call it, is a growing problem. Why is this? Some say that our culture has contributed to an ...
Views: 5960(3 votes) - Neuropsychology: A brief note about a very long word. - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2010 from Edward Stambaugh II, Ph.D.Neuropsychology is the study of the relationship between the structure and functioning of the brain and everyday behavior. Although we all share the same planet, each of us sees, hears, touches and smells our own individual universe of experience. Art, music, dance, and to some degree language, ...
Views: 1853(6 votes) - H.B.I.T.S. Syndrome - The Silent Killer - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2010 from E. (anagarika eddie) Raymond RockH.B.I.T.S. is more widespread than originally thought, mainly because it goes unreported. The reason for this is that on the surface, it doesn't seem to be all that serious. But as a matter of record, H.B.I.T.S. could be called the silent killer. One of the major symptoms of H.B.I.T.S. is a ...
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