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- The Nature Of Freedom – Part 2 - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2008 from Robert NajemyNote: As this subject needs a deeper explanation the article is broken down into three parts. 1. The first deals with the nature of natural freedom 2. The second with misconceptions about freedom 3. The third about how to experience freedom. The Reality of Freedom. The reality is that we are ...
Views: 1246 - The Impossible Made Easy: How Feedback Tames The Restless Mind - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2011 from Carol McMahon"Restless man's mind, How shall he tame it? Truly I think the wind is no wilder." The words echo down through the centuries. All who meditate share the complaint. You sit down to meditate. You try to attend. More often than not, your mind wanders. Attention is all but impossible to ...
Views: 1245(1 vote) - Dear Dr. Romance: I seem to ruminate all day about myself - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2016 from Tina TessinaDear Dr. Romance: I live in Scotland and I think we are quite backward when it comes to mental health issues. I have spoken to 2 therapists now about my obsessive thinking, both of whom seem strangely perplexed by what I perceive to be quite a common problem. I seem to ...
Views: 1244(1 vote) - How Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Can Let You Feel More Awake - by Submitted on Aug 08, 2016 from Leon EdwardCognitive behavioral therapy is a psychotherapeutic method-- a technique used by psychologists for them to help heal patients dealing with various mental health disorders like stress and depression. The basic premise behind the process is to evaluate the governing thought processes that help ...
Views: 1244 - How To Be A Mind Reader - by Submitted on Jun 23, 2008 from Steve GillmanDo you want to be a mind reader? Well, lets get the disappointing part out of the way: You won't be able to hear the thoughts of others, and there is little evidence that anyone has ever had this kind of ability. Most of what passes as mind reading is a mix of nonsense and psychological tactics ...
Views: 1244 - Does Remote viewing and clairvoyance relate to extrasensory perception? - by Submitted on Aug 07, 2011 from Laura SilvaFirstly of all, what is remove viewing? You might think it was the fine tuning of the extrasensory perception but again, does it only apply to clairvoyance? Well, you should know that remove viewing has been mostly studied in terms of seeing or clairvoyance. On the other hand, extra sensory ...
Views: 1243 - Philosophical Psychology and Dream Translation - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2011 from Christina SponiasThe philosophical psychology of the unconscious mind that produces our dreams is based on a detailed analysis of everything that is bad, so that the dreamer may immediately get rid of everything that is harmful and can cause future problems. At the same time, the dreamer understands all the ...
Views: 1243 - 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 - Hypnosis On Steroids - Why Learning Hypnosis Is Like Going To The Gym - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2010 from Brian SnitgaardThink of learning Hypnosis as going to the gym. If you have never been to a gym before or done any exercise regularly, it is stupid to pull the biggest dumbbells of the rack and start pumping away. If you try to do this you will either set yourself up for failure or wear yourself out. On the ...
Views: 1241(1 vote) - Psychoses - ”Phantom Brain Pain” - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2011 from David HanscomChronic pain involves a web of variables that can be complex, but often patients don't want a complicated explanation for their pain. The pain is so severe, and so difficult to live with, that they just want to hear a simple root cause. They are often stuck on the idea that their pain is caused ...
Views: 1241(1 vote) - How your past affects your life - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2011 from M.Farouk RadwanWhy do you compare yourself to that guy standing over there and feel inferior while you totally ignore that other guy on your right? Why do you feel comfortable when being with certain people and feel completely uncomfortable in the company of others? Why do certain people make you feel ...
Views: 1240 - Smile – You’re A Woman - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2011 from Martha Tara LeeA smile is a wonderful thing. Yet it appears that a smile can have more connotations than what is usually appreciated (on the surface) in our society. At the age of eleven, I was taught this poem when I joined the Brownies (a school uniform group similar to the Girl Scouts): “A smile is a ...
Views: 1239 - The Importance of Self Worth in Treating Anxiety and Depression - by Submitted on Oct 11, 2013 from Dr. Michele BrennanAnxiety and depression are common mental health disorders. Mental health campaigns have been battling stigma for years, and it’s paying off. If you were to run a Google search on either anxiety or depression, you would be overwhelmed with the amount of information that pops up. Do you want to ...
Views: 1238 - MATERIALISM DEVOID OF ETHICS BREEDS OUR DOWNFALL - by Submitted on May 11, 2011 from Yuga Rishi Shriram SharmaIf you want to build a huge building somewhere a huge crater has to be dug up. Mud, stone, bricks etc are unearthed by digging the ground. At one place we build our house and elsewhere a crater is dug. On witnessing the number of poor, illiterate, sorrowful, diseased, and backward people in the ...
Views: 1237 - Beliefs that form Interpretation – “Our Lens of Repressed Issues” - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2011 from Dr. Linda GadboisThe issues that we develop throughout our life as accumulated experiences that form the same theme become the means through which we interpret all things to give them the same type of meaning. We make them about the same thing. The meaning we give them spawns a reality around them as a form of ...
Views: 1236 - Metal Mindset Metal Mindset - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2011 from Mark Piercy"The greatest gift to mankind, is the knowledge that attitude can change your way of life". A positive mindset can be very powerful and very influential in your life. It is something that can be acquired by anyone by simply making a decision to think differently. By implementing positive ...
Views: 1236(1 vote) - Male Menopause: What's in a Name? - by Submitted on Mar 21, 2011 from Jed DiamondThe reason for Andropause or Male Menopause is to signal the end of the first part of a man’s life and get him ready for the second half. Male Menopause is not as many fear the beginning of the end but the end of the beginning. It is the passage to the most passionate, powerful, productive, and ...
Views: 1233 - Narcissistic Personality Disorder - Clinical Features - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2007 from Sam VakninClinical Features of the Narcissistic Personality Disorder Opinions vary as to whether the narcissistic traits evident in in infancy, childhood, and early adolescence are pathological. Anecdotal evidence suggests that childhood abuse and trauma inflicted by parents, authority figures, or even ...
Views: 1232 - Procrastination... - by Submitted on Jul 18, 2013 from Stephen of the family Serva DeiUnderstanding Procrastination If I may use some modern and classic allegories and ancient 'religious' terminology mixed together I would like to share this: The way to overcome procrastination is to invest time to understand how the mind works - that we each have 2 minds the higher and the ...
Views: 1231 - Psychoanalysis - A Minimized Tool For Psychology Practice - by Submitted on Dec 27, 2007 from Luiz ArrudaPsychoanalysis, as a defined method, is put forward in the inconsistent degree of ordinarily spurned as a scientific way, in parallel that's acknowledged for its deep contributions for scientific subject, as yielding inducted the alleged and the comment in various fields, until earlier ...
Views: 1229 - Letting go of guilt - by Submitted on Aug 02, 2011 from Bob WalshDo you feel guilty about something? Even though guilt makes us feel bad, it is actually a good thing. Guilt is a signal, a message. It tells us that we should do something differently. But sometimes we get stuck, and we can't let go of guilt. Remorse and regret paralyze us - and that is the ...
Views: 1228(1 vote) - Mental Health Treatment: Is The NHS Letting You Down - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2011 from Dr GrayThere are more people on capacity benefits due to mental health problems than the total number of unemployed people on job seekers allowance. By 2030 depression will be the world’s most common illness according to the World Health Organisation. As evidence suggests that Cognitive Behavioural ...
Views: 1228(1 vote) - When Your Teenage Daughter Becomes a Terror - by Submitted on May 28, 2011 from Susan StiffelmanMany parents of teenage girls would tell you that your daughter's behavior is normal, and they wouldn't be wrong. It's fair to say that, in many respects, your daughter is "on schedule" with her belligerent and disrespectful attitude. But that doesn't mean that you and your daughter have to ...
Views: 1227 - More Than A Man, An Inspiration - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2015 from John CarinciMore Than A Man My mentor and friend, Bob Richards, the great Olympic gold medal champion who graced the cover of the Wheaties Cereal box, said, “Ingenuity, plus courage, plus work, equals miracles.” I will never forget meeting Bob Richards for the first time. He had become a motivational ...
Views: 1223 - Veterans, PTSD, and Dementia? - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2014 from Abigail FazelatThe U.S. Department of Veterans’ Affairs reports that one in five combat veterans develops Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, or PTSD, either during or shortly after combat. The Mayo Clinic defines PTSD as having three main categories of symptoms: “re-experiencing symptoms,” “avoidance symptoms,” ...
Views: 1223 - How to Learn to Love Yourself - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2016 from Mitra ShahidiWe have all heard this statement many times: “You have to love yourself before you can love anyone else”. In order to bring health into your life, to experience true closeness and connections with others, you need to be taught to love aspects of yourself again and again. You need to see yourself ...
Views: 1218 - Making This Summer Your Best Summer - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2018 from Nicole ASummer has always been my favorite season. I grew up on the beach, and summer entailed long days in the ocean followed by long evenings on my bike. To me, summer is synonymous with both a sense of freedom and a sense of hope and possibility. Always another adventure, another barbecue, another ...
Views: 1218 - A Lesson In Life That Helped Me Overcome Social Anxiety - by Submitted on Sep 13, 2013 from Dennis SimsekThrough the years I realised that there are many more benefits to the tennis journey I was on then there were downfalls, my childhood environment definitely had an affect on my social anxiety disorder through my mid 20's to my early 30's but it's important for me not to have any regrets in life, ...
Views: 1217(1 vote) - Conquering an Uncertain World Through Spiritual Growth - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2006 from Anne WolskiThe modern world is defined by power, money, and influence. This means that the task of growing spiritually is particularly difficult. In this world, we have predisposed ourselves to confine our attentions to our physical comforts, both real and perceived, thus allowing our concept of self-worth ...
Views: 1217 - Biological Root of Violence Revealed? - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2014 from Abigail FazelatCan medical science now physically predict individuals whom are most likely to commit acts of violence? Adrian Raine, a criminologist and author of The Biology of Violence, has discovered a biological root that exists in many “cold-blooded killers”. In general, Raine refers to an inclination ...
Views: 1216 - Don't Ask, Give and You Will Recieve? - by Submitted on Feb 06, 2011 from John-Robert (JR) ColemanDon't Ask; Give and You Shall Receive By John-Robert Coleman MPA Many people consciously or unconsciously feel that others do not treat them well enough. As a consequence they withhold or hold back from others because they think they are not getting anything from them or they do not think ...
Views: 1216 - Game Plan For All Seasons - by Submitted on Sep 27, 2017 from William CottringerGame Plan For All Seasons By Bill Cottringer Psychology has one principle that can be applied to any interpersonal interaction to get the best results. This is the very fundamental principle of human behavior which recognizes that both our commonalities and our differences have to be ...
Views: 1215 - Burnout: 3 Reasons to Make the Most of Your Relaxation Time - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2019 from Brooke ChaplanAccording to a study by Kronos Inc. And Future Workplace, employee burnout has reached epidemic proportions. Not only is employee burnout bad for business, but it’s also bad for your own personal health and wellbeing. While you may not get a lot of relaxation time, here are 3 reasons to make the ...
Views: 1214 - One Flew Over the Prison (Cockoos') Nest - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2007 from Felix ToroIs this going to become the next best-seller book or movie remake, One Flew over the Prison (Cuckoos')nest? Reading the front page and Viewpoint articles in the newspapers, it seems so. While in the past, we were afraid of admitting our hallucinations and paranoia, for fear of the police or the ...
Views: 1211 - Your Sacred Gifts - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2012 from Jodi ChapmanWe all have so much to offer. We are all born with sacred gifts and special qualities that are meant to be shared with the world. When we are young, these gifts flow easily and pour out of us. We sing, we dance, we play - we share our talents with anyone and everyone who will listen. And even if ...
Views: 1211(2 votes) - Online Therapy - What Might You Discover About Yourself? - by Submitted on Jul 07, 2013 from Caroline MacroryOnline therapy - also known as e-therapy, e-counselling or cyber-counselling – involves a therapist providing support over the Internet. But does it work? How does it compare to face-to-face therapy? And is it worth a go? Firstly, does it work? The short answer is yes. Much like face-to-face ...
Views: 1209 - Psychological Models – “Structure, Processes and Results” - by Submitted on May 20, 2011 from Dr. Linda GadboisThe model that we use to approach any idea, determines not only how we perceive it, but literally “what we see” as a result. A model has a beginning, middle and an ending inherent in it. It indicates process. A model that is inappropriate for the desired creation, is evident by what we ...
Views: 1206 - Dear Dr. Romance: Even after several years, I still feel stigmatized - by Submitted on Sep 19, 2011 from Tina TessinaDear Dr. Romance: I enjoy reading your "Happiness Tips Newsletter" I actually want to ask you some questions. I know you are a psychotherapist, So i thought you might to explain the difference between the mental health unit of an hospital and a psych ward? Why would one feel ashamed to have ...
Views: 1205 - Can We Talk??? - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2011 from Dr. Janolyn MooreA long time before I decided to enter the field of psychology I spent my week-ends delivering speeches and debating both sides of the national debate topic at speech tournaments. In high school I was a "Ruby" member of the NFL--no, not the National Football League, but rather, the National ...
Views: 1204 - The Irritable Male Syndrome and Male Menopause: Regaining Our Balance at Mid-life - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2011 from Jed Diamond"He used to be the nicest guy you could imagine, now he's become moody and mean." I hear this bewildered concern from women all over the world. “She used to be gentle and caring, now she treats me like her worst enemy.” Men are equally frustrated and confused. Millions of women and men are ...
Views: 1203(1 vote) - Cyberbullying: Not Just Kids, But Teachers Too - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2017 from Sarah DarenDigital technology has been steadily embedding itself into our classrooms for decades, bringing along with it countless invaluable benefits. But as the technology continues to improve, teachers need to keep vigilant of cyber security as well as cyber bullying, something that often goes on among ...
Views: 1201 - Is It Legal To Own More Than One Emotional Support Animal? - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2020 from Julia RichardsEmotional support animals play a great part in the mental health treatment of people who suffer emotional or psychological disorders. Doctors recommend emotional support animals as it has been seen and proved scientifically that animals help people to reduce their anxiety and can calm their ...
Views: 1200 - Guest Author Interview – Dr. Anne Brown - by Submitted on Jun 21, 2019 from Dr. Anne BrownTitle: Backbone Power: The Science of Saying No Genre: Co-dependency/Stress Management Synopsis: A No Nonsense approach to Making Decisions. A Self Help Guide to having Backbone and Integrity in all your choices, short term and long term. Is this decision going to be good for Me? To ...
Views: 1199(1 vote) - Guilt and Regret - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2018 from Sheryl PaulLet’s imagine that there are invisible tracks streaming like ribbons in the ether of psyche. Some of these tracks resonate at a higher vibration and some move at a lower vibration. The tracks of higher vibration carry the feelings that emanate from the source of ourselves: sadness, joy, ...
Views: 1199 - Narcissists and Hotel Maids: The Strauss-Kahn Affair and Beyond - by Submitted on Aug 01, 2011 from Sam VakninDominique Staruss-Kahn, the scandal-ridden former head of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) is entitled to the presumption of innocence until proven guilty. But, if he did try to rape the hotel maid in New-York in May 2011, his behavior would conform to the type of misconduct common among ...
Views: 1199(1 vote) - Finding your Voice: A Guide for Women - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2012 from Jennifer NorstromAs women, most of us have been conditioned to be cut off from our expression. We have been told not to get angry or have needs and just focus on pleasing others. We have learned to be “nice” at the price of losing connection to what really matters to us the most. We may even be at the point ...
Views: 1197 - The Paucity Paradigm - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2017 from William CottringerThe Paucity Paradigm By Bill Cottringer “Usually the first problems you solve with the new paradigm are the ones that were unsolvable with the old paradigm.” ~Joel A. Barker. Way back in the Garden of Eden, Adam and Eve did something that contaminated our thinking and the language ...
Views: 1197 - How forgiveness and empathy might harm you - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2017 from Andy KayAnyone who has low confidence and self-esteem will know that a lot of one’s energy goes towards forgiveness and empathy. Towards worrying about what others think of you. When we do this, we give others the opportunity to walk all over us. Partly because we don’t wanna lose the people we ...
Views: 1196 - True Stories of False Memories - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2007 from FSB AuthorsBy Carol Tavris and Elliot Aronson, authors of Mistakes Were Made (But Not by Me) False memories allow us to forgive ourselves and justify our mistakes, but sometimes at a high price: an inability to take responsibility for our lives. An appreciation of the distortions of memory, a realization ...
Views: 1196 - Feelings and Violence - by Submitted on Nov 10, 2018 from Julie Roberts, Ph.D.I believe that most of the violence in society comes from our aversion to our emotions. We fight the reality of what we feel because we don’t like the feeling. We try to make it go away by resisting what is. We battle with our feelings by drinking, running, eating, refusing to feel. When we have ...
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