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- Is Your Guilt True or False? - by Submitted on Dec 29, 2015 from Darlene LancerWe all experience guilt from time to time. But many of us have a hard time letting go of it and find it difficult to forgive ourselves, even though we may readily forgive others. First of all, it's important to recognize whether our guilt is true or false. Just because we feel guilty, that ...
Views: 1616(1 vote) - It's Your Life, So Follow Your Dreams - by Submitted on Aug 03, 2010 from Mary Jane Hurley BrantIt was 1992. Four years had lapsed since my daughter Katie's diagnosis of a brain tumor. She was now healthy and back working in New York City. Because my maternal stress levels were greatly relaxed, my professional dreams began to reemerge. It was time to think about making them come true. ...
Views: 3304(1 vote) - Jungian Psychology – The Meaning of Dreams and Psychological Types - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2011 from Christina SponiasCarl Jung discovered the meaning of dreams and their healing power. I learned his method and I managed to continue his research and discover a lot more only thanks to his discoveries. I’m merely an organizer. I simply improved Carl Jung’s method of dream interpretation, clarifying all the ...
Views: 1534(1 vote) - Know How to take Care of Your Parents Suffering from Dementia? - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2021 from Calida RehabThe reason why children look for caregivers for the parents suffering from dementia is the stubbornness. Parents are highly likely to resist care when they are suffering from dementia. Every child wants to give the best care to their parents at home, but it gets pretty challenging for children ...
Views: 656(1 vote) - Know your Symptoms of Stress! - by Submitted on Apr 02, 2013 from Elmira StrangeEveryone experiences stress to a different degree. How does your day start? Does the alarm clock stress you awake before you get even more stressed over breakfast and getting their children ready for school? Then it is out into the big wide world to get your dose of stress from the ...
Views: 1304(2 votes) - 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: 1227(1 vote) - Life After Therapy--Are You Ready for Spiritual Psychotherapy? - by Submitted on Oct 21, 2012 from Amy TorresFrom the time I was 14-years-old, I had an interest in psychology. My mother was an aetheist and psychology seemed to be her religion, so I embraced it as mine as well. After many years of therapy, having tried several different psychotherapists and their modalities, and benefitting from them ...
Views: 2275(3 votes) - LIFE BALANCE: FINDING BALANCE IN A WORLD OF DUALITIES - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2012 from gloria eagleI have been struggling to achieve balance in all aspects of my life,said the seeker,but I keep getting knocked out of balance, again and again.Have I failed in my quest? We live in a world of dualities,where energy is constantly moving between polarities,trying to achieve optimal ...
Views: 2457(2 votes) - Loneliness: The Role That It May Play On A Student's Academic Performance - by Submitted on Oct 01, 2012 from Saif FarooqiLoneliness is the unpleasant feeling of the inability to have satisfying relationships. The person desires to be in intimate, long-lasting relationships, but is unable to do so. It is an unfulfilled need for intimacy. Loneliness is experienced by all age groups, some time or the other, but it ...
Views: 3865(1 vote) - Looking for lost belongings; hurry up, get it, dear friend! - by Submitted on Feb 18, 2012 from Ma-Mahajnan prosadLife is really very short. To make it more and more meaningful we try in very many ways. Even believe in Rebirth. Faith may help to overcome frustration; without reason what’s the gain! Leave it. Unfortunately, we fail to come out successful in every endeavor. The main problem is we don’t have ...
Views: 1563(1 vote) - Loving Youself - Healing Shame and the Inner Child - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2010 from Pamela TurnerHave you ever felt that there is a deep hole inside you? One you cannot fill. I think all of us do to some extent. It feels like sometime, when we were very, very young, something or some things happened that pulled the natural love out of us and left a endless hole, because Love is infinite. ...
Views: 3779(1 vote) - Loyalty Vs. Blind Loyalty In Families - by Submitted on Jun 06, 2011 from Mary Jane Hurley BrantLoyalty is essential for genuine family solidarity. But blind loyalty leads to family dysfunction. A loyal family member is faithful to the family's traditions and honors its obligations. A loyal family member is emotionally present with support and encouragement during success or duress. ...
Views: 17013(4 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: 1459(1 vote) - Maximum Insecurity Prison - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2015 from Ilya TeslerThat girl would never go for a guy like me. My resume isn’t good enough to apply for that role. I could never pull that outfit off. She’s not replying to my message because she doesn’t like me. And the list goes on. As human beings who spend 24/7 in our own minds, it is inevitable that we ...
Views: 1152(1 vote) - 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: 1530(1 vote) - Memory Improvement for Individuals with Traumatic Brain Injury - by Submitted on Mar 31, 2023 from Leon EdwardThe human brain is responsible for all of our cognitive functions, including memory. Memory is an essential aspect of our daily lives, allowing us to store and retrieve information when needed. However, traumatic brain injury (TBI) can significantly impact memory function, making it difficult ...
Views: 463(1 vote) - Mental Health, Depression And Positive Mental Health Habits - by Submitted on Oct 24, 2012 from Dana Barker DaviesSince October is the Mental Health Awareness month I would like to join the cause and spread the word about problems related to mental health. But first things first. What is it all about and why it is important for everyone to maintain good mental health? When people are in a condition of good ...
Views: 3146(1 vote) - Motivation - by Submitted on Nov 26, 2012 from David PollackLike most animals, humans are motivated through the brain's dopamine system. When we experience something that makes us feel good -- generally through the release of endorphins, the brain associates the activity that generated the pleasure with that pleasure, and through the use of dopamine, ...
Views: 1282(1 vote) - My Spouse has Borderline Personality Disorder! by Anne Brown, Author Backbone Power - by Submitted on Oct 17, 2019 from Dr. Anne BrownWhen your spouse has borderline personality disorder (BP), whether it’s a sudden realization or a long-known fact, it can be challenging. Those in relationships with BP individuals may be subject to unique forms of manipulation or toxicity. Recognizing these habits of the BP is the first step to ...
Views: 1435(1 vote) - Narcissism, Trump-isms, and Realism: The Narcissist's Illusion of Grandiosity - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2015 from Darlene LancerDonald Trump has grown an empire of wealth and power, but is it enough? He admits that it isn’t the money that motivates him. (The Art of the Deal, 1987) What drives narcissists are their fears of feeling weak, vulnerable, or inferior. Consequently, for male narcissists in particular, achieving ...
Views: 2055(1 vote) - Narcissist's Reactions to Deficient, Fake, Negative, Low-grade, or Static Narcissistic Supply - by Submitted on Sep 18, 2011 from Sam VakninThe narcissist presents to the world a facade of invincibility, equanimity, superiority, skilfulness, cool-headedness, invulnerability, and, in short: indifference. This front is penetrated in times of great crises that threaten the narcissist's ability to obtain Narcissistic Supply, or when ...
Views: 6024(1 vote) - Narcissistic Personality Disorder in the DSM V - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2012 from Sam VakninThe DSM V re-defines personality disorders thus: at "The essential features of a personality disorder are impairments in personality (self and interpersonal) functioning and the presence of pathological personality traits." According to the June 2011 text of the DSM V, the following ...
Views: 7349(1 vote) - 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) - Native Intelligence – Its Effective Role in Our Daily Life - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2013 from Gopalakrishnan ChandrasekaranPeople are taken in by propaganda that abets their beliefs, especially in the realm of religion and politics. They are unaware that a conditioned mind interprets everything according to its conditioning. Their native intelligence remains stunted. The human mind functions very much like a ...
Views: 4740(1 vote) - Neck Pain and Functionality - by Submitted on May 15, 2011 from Adam RostockiNeck pain and functionality is a topic which implies physical limitation due to the severe and affective symptoms of an upper dorsopathy condition. While this is certainly a true and crucial aspect of functional limitation associated with neck ache, there is another and equally important side ...
Views: 1449(1 vote) - New Consciousness Open Mind - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2010 from Edward JonesThe word new means never having been before, and yet it is consistently used to indicate the repetition of things in our lives. Perhaps, we need to create a distinction for this word, and refer to it only when something is actually new to ourselves and each other. This use of the word new ...
Views: 1730(1 vote) - Nothing Is Stronger Than Intutition - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2011 from Anita JeffersonNothing is stronger than intuition. Intuition is what I call "inner trust." Most people, including me, do not trust their intuition even though this inner trust guide is almost always in all ways right. But, you should tune in to your intuition. Author Laura Day in How to Rule the World From ...
Views: 1692(1 vote) - Occupy Wall Street. Occupy Our Minds. - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2011 from Joe NuckolsWhat are people thinking? Here's another take on the 99 to 1 proposition. The vast majority spend their time thinking about the wrong stuff. Whereas, the elite minority think and do things differently. As many put forth a belief in redistributing wealth, how about a redistribution of knowledge. ...
Views: 1743(1 vote) - Online Psychiatry Consultations – Get started with a Licensed Therapist Today - by Submitted on Sep 19, 2019 from Beulah JordanIn today’s modern times, most of the people are suffering from various mental health issues at some point. Young Problems like Depression, Anxiety, Insomnia, Impulsivity, and various other situations that give rise to mental imbalance are quite challenging to address on your own. Fortunately, ...
Views: 715(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: 23716(1 vote) - Psychiatrists Don’t Just Talk About Sex - by Submitted on Oct 24, 2014 from Estelle GoldsteinI think this was said to me for the first, last, and only time at the first, last and only mixer for singles I went to in Wichita, Kansas. I don’t remember the man’s name or face, but I do remember how he responded to my answer to his inquiry about what I did for a living. “Psychiatrist? ...
Views: 1490(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: 1003(1 vote) - Psychologists’ Tips for a Stress-Free Workplace - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2010 from Dr. Dan DaltonPsychologists know that work can be rewarding but can also cause a lot of stress in a person’s life. In Toronto and the Greater Toronto Area, where approximately 2.9 million people work for more than 100, 000 companies stress in the workplace is a major issue. You probably spend a third of ...
Views: 1449(2 votes) - Psychology and Happiness – How to Decide Your Destiny - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2011 from Christina SponiasThe psychology of the unconscious mind that produces your dreams is the only one that can really help you find authentic happiness in life. The unconscious treatment is indispensable to all human beings. This is a free treatment provided to everyone through dream messages. However, you have ...
Views: 1377(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: 1239(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) - Relations Between Genetics and Intelligence - by Submitted on Jun 05, 2011 from Jaroslav PodhradskyHuman intelligence is largely determined by its genes. Children of families with a high IQ are very likely to have a high IQ as well. However there will always be the constant debate and known dispute: "nature vs. Nurture". It is important that even if we can not influence our own genes, we seek ...
Views: 2881(1 vote) - Relationship Between Intelligence And Psychology - by Submitted on Aug 08, 2019 from Marcella GrantOne of the factors that influence the speed and ability of a person to do a task or work is the intelligence factor. There are people who can do their work quickly and in a short time, there are also people who do their work slowly and take a long time. All that is determined by the level of ...
Views: 704(1 vote) - Remind and Remember - by Submitted on Jan 18, 2011 from Eddie CorbynAll In Your Mind Through the experience of living our life, we pick up many misconceptions about what life is and what it means to have a life experience. In this series of articles I will share with you what I believe and what I know beyond belief about what life is and isn’t and what the ...
Views: 1390(1 vote) - Say NO To People Who Want To Sabotage Your Success! - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2019 from Dr. Anne BrownPeople-pleasers are at risk in the domains of finance, love, sex, family, and friendship. How is it that we can manage a successful business but still have a failed personal life? Extending a hand to others after taking care of yourself is how we make the world a better place for our ...
Views: 1043(1 vote) - School Shootings- What To Do & What Not To Do-A Strategic Action Plan For Active Shooter Situations from Cobra-Defense. - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2013 from Chris SuttonSchool Shootings and Active Shooter Planning and Strategies. We have been in the stages of developing an active shooter plan for: *Public Schools *Private schools *Work places *All prospective soft targets where people congregate. Along with the plan we have developed a product that ...
Views: 2369(1 vote) - Seeking a Projected Spiritual Goal – an Avenue of Self-deception - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2013 from Gopalakrishnan ChandrasekaranMost people seek a spiritual goal projected from the content of their minds. They workout a system of their own or seek a religious or spiritual guru to lead them to the goal. They do not sense the inherent self-deception involved in this process. The conventional neurology in man is such ...
Views: 1323(2 votes) - Self-Care to Ward off Seasonal Affective Disorder - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2013 from Dr. Michele BrennanWith summer coming to an end, and days getting shorter seasonal affective disorder will begin creeping around the corner. Seasonal affective disorder occurs when the days get shorter, and the weather becomes colder. Symptoms often include depressed mood, fatigue, social withdrawal, increased ...
Views: 1432(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) - Slavery to Psychological Systems – An Obstruction to Natural Spirituality - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2016 from Gopalakrishnan ChandrasekaranHuman beings have a tendency to cling to comforting and satisfying conclusions rather than be bold enough to acknowledge the truth. This attitude thwarts the journey of discovery in any field and, especially, in the realm of spirituality. A good historical example of this may be called the ...
Views: 1401(1 vote) - Sleep Deprivation and Its Impact on A Person’s Life - by Submitted on May 31, 2013 from brenda MageDepriving yourself of a good sleep has great impact on your performance at work and in dealing with the people around you. Read further to learn more about sleep deprivation and its impact on a person’s life. By default, sleeping is our body's way of rejuvenating energy and restoring health ...
Views: 1133(1 vote) - Some Uncommon Sense Needed today - by Submitted on Jun 10, 2019 from William CottringerSome Uncommon Sense Needed today By Bill Cottringer “You can see a lot by observing and hear a lot by listening.” ~Yogi Berra Originally back in the day, common sense was the useful knowledge, skills and abilities (KSA’s) people needed to use to survive the challenges of living day ...
Views: 963(1 vote) - Stress at Work - Cognitive Behavioural Hypnotherapy - by Submitted on May 17, 2011 from Rashmi TaskerFew people who work for a living today will disagree that stress in the workplace is one of life’s major problems. However, whilst ‘stress at work’ is an almost universal complaint amongst today’s workforce, it is worth bearing in mind that the exact nature of workplace stress can vary from ...
Views: 1550(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 ...
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