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- How to Prevent Suicide - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2003 from Michael RayelA British weapon’s inspector was found dead in the woods after he slashed his wrist. For the past few weeks, he was entangled with a controversy about the war in Iraq. On Monday, a Hyundai executive leaped to his death from the 12th floor. He was on trial for allegedly paying off North Korea ...
Views: 3874(1 vote) - 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) - Waking Up, Feeling Bad - by Submitted on Jan 30, 2010 from M.Farouk RadwanHow many times have you found yourself feeling bad as soon as you woke up? How many times have went to your bed feeling good then woke up feeling bad? This article won't tell you to change the tone of your alarm clock nor it will tell you to think positively while in bed but it will direct ...
Views: 3823 - Why Do Some People Suffer So Much in Their Lives? Explanations Given By Jung’s Psychological Types - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2011 from Christina SponiasThere are people who suffer very much in their lives, while other people suffer only sometimes. The explanation for this phenomenon is given by Carl Jung’s psychological types. Jung discovered that each person inherits a predetermined psychological type that shapes their personality. Each ...
Views: 3816(1 vote) - Curing Neurological Disorders: The Missing Factors - by Submitted on Jan 27, 2010 from Lora MorrowAuthor's Note: I wrote this article in 2000. The references herein may seem somewhat dated, but I believe most of the information is relatively timeless. I welcome all critique, and I value constructive criticism more than I do praise. On March 30-31, 2000, the National Institutes of Health ...
Views: 3792(3 votes) - 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) - What's Your Definition of Success? - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2009 from annie breathingspacetherapies.co.ukWe all want to be successful in one way or another. But what does success mean to you and what are the implications? How do we know when we're successful, how do we measure it and on what basis do we define it? The Merriam-Webster online dictionary gives the following definitions to ...
Views: 3753 - How To Think Yourself Out Of Anxiety - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2009 from Devin CoxIs it actually possible to think yourself out of anxiety? Anyone who has ever suffered severe anxiety would probably say no, but it actually is possible. I am not going to sugar coat it and say it is easy to do so. Because it isn't. It is very hard, and it takes a very long time to think ...
Views: 3740(2 votes) - Obsessive-Compulsive Personality Disorder (OCPD) - by Submitted on May 22, 2007 from Sam VakninObsessions and compulsions are about control of self (mental) and others (interpersonal). People with the Obsessive-Compulsive Personality Disorder (OCPD) are concerned (worried and anxious) about maintaining control and about being seen to be maintaining it. In other words, they are also ...
Views: 3739 - Too boyish to Cry: Way too girly not to - by Submitted on Jan 17, 2012 from Renee Richardson M.Ed.Article: Written by Renee L. Richardson Too boyish to Cry: Way too girly not to As an African American woman, and educator, I sit inside of my preschool classroom amazed at the observations of which I am afforded. During my astonishing experiences with the young learner, I have found ...
Views: 3733(1 vote) - The Truth About Anxiety & Panic Disorders - How YOU can make minute changes today to be anxiety FREE tomorrow - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2014 from Charles LindenAnxiety, Panic attacks and phobias are now reaching epidemic proportions worldwide and no one seems to be acknowledging or tackling this issue that costs the government tens of billions of pounds every year and effects one in four Brits. Conventional treatments and resources fall massively ...
Views: 3710(2 votes) - Objectification: Why Do Some People Objectify Others? - by Submitted on May 15, 2013 from Oliver JR CooperTo objectify someone is often described as what happens when they are seen as an object. And when this takes a place, they are not seen as a human being who has feelings or their own cognitions for example, they are just a physical body. Here another person may well be seen as an object that ...
Views: 3702 - Who's *Really* Running Your Life? - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2010 from Peter GerlachFrom my clinical training, research, and experience as a family-systems therapist since 1979, I have come to believe that normal human personalities – like yours – are composed of a group of unique, talented “subselves” or “parts (discrete brain regions). This “inner family” of subselves acts ...
Views: 3692 - Spectator or Participant? - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2009 from William StoneOf course, we are all participants in our own lives. But sometimes we live life from a distance, watching it go by without making any vigorous moves to keep from getting stuck, or to reach a goal that requires some extra effort. It is almost like we are a spectator of our own lives, just ...
Views: 3676(3 votes) - Dressing up, not down: Clothing does send a message - by Submitted on Nov 28, 2010 from Diane CraigNo, I am not a clothing snob. Just because I nix flip-flops in the office and cargo shorts for Dress-down Fridays does not mean my idea of sartorial splendour begins and ends with Savile Row. I will admit to a soft spot for black tie, a fondness for three-piece suits and a liking for tweed ...
Views: 3665(4 votes) - The Psychology Of Abundance - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2010 from Michael BloxtonThe world of self help, personal development, and self improvement is often challenged by people as it relates to psychology and psychiatry especially when it comes to depression. Some feel the boundaries of the various self help teachings stop short of encompassing individuals who suffer from ...
Views: 3616(1 vote) - 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 - Subpersonalities, as described in Psychosynthesis - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2011 from Lars GimstedtFrom the very beginning of our life we encounter problems that we try to find solutions to. Even a new-born baby needs to do this, for example in order to establish contact with key persons so that the baby´s basic needs can be met. The surrounding, the situations and one´s basic personality ...
Views: 3564 - ***Proof of the Adult Photographic Memory Hiding in the Shadows of Autism - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2017 from Shannon PanzoInsights from a different world: · Do You have a Photographic Memory? · Do you Know how to Manage your Brain? · Is you Mind Clear for Decision Making? The following is a television description of documentary content I am editorializing: The series exploring remarkable tales of human experience ...
Views: 3526 - Fear Of Losing Control - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2010 from M.Farouk RadwanFear of losing control Oh my God What will i do I never expected that to happen I don't know what to do I am sure that these phrases sound similar, these are the typical phrases that a person uses when you finds that he has lost control.Some people have persistent fear of losing control ...
Views: 3517 - The Alchemical Journey towards the Self - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2010 from Rev. Sheri HellerIf you bring forth what is within you, what you bring forth will save you. If you do not bring forth what is within you, what you do not bring forth will destroy you, ---Jesus Alchemy pertains to the process of transmuting base metals to silver or gold. The search for the ‘gold’ in each ...
Views: 3492 - 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: 3490(1 vote) - *** No One Is Blinder Than He Who Will Not See - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2008 from Alexander GreenNo One Is Blinder Than He Who Will Not See by Alexander Green Last April in Washington D.C., a young man in blue jeans and a T-shirt emerged from the metro and positioned himself against a wall beside a trash basket. He removed a violin from a small case, threw in a few dollars and pocket ...
Views: 3489 - Getting our Aims in Life Sorted - by Submitted on Nov 17, 2012 from Kevin SinclairProbably the hardest part of setting goals is the first step of actually deciding to take action! The main hurdle that most people face is the incorrect assumption that goals are only for business or sales-minded people. The reality is everyone subconsciously sets goals throughout their day. ...
Views: 3488 - Watch Out: Identifying Sociopaths and Tips to Handle Them - by Submitted on Jul 11, 2011 from Scott & Stephen PetulloAccording to Martha Stout, PhD, author of The Sociopath Next Door, about one in 25 individuals is a sociopath. A sociopath is someone who lacks a sense of moral responsibility. They’re often very charming and will look you in the eye and smile, be your friend, then later when you’re not ...
Views: 3471(2 votes) - Making Peace with Yourself - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2011 from Dr. Janolyn MooreMaking Peace with Yourself By Dr, Janolyn F Moore, PhD "Your time is limited, so don't waste it living someone else's life. Do not be trapped by dogma - which is living with the results of other people's thinking. Do not let the noise of others' opinions drown out your own inner voice. And, ...
Views: 3464(1 vote) - 6 Warning Signs of a Manipulative Relationship - by Submitted on Oct 01, 2012 from Zita FeketeAt my most recent check up, a pretty nurse prepared me for the visit. Her fine face was decorated by a dark circle encompassing her eye – almost surely caused by the viscous hand of her “loved one”. She was obviously deep in her ruins but was valiantly pretending everything’s all right. I was ...
Views: 3460 - Mindfulness in the Workplace - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2010 from Christy MattaMindfulness is spilling into areas beyond medicine, healthcare, psychology and neuroscience. It’s moving into programs in education with children and college students, parenting, athletics, the legal profession and business. Studies of Mindfulness in a business context have shown that ...
Views: 3456(5 votes) - Histrionic Personality Disorder - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2007 from Sam VakninMost patients with the Histrionic Personality Disorder are women. This immediately raises the question: Is this a real mental health disorder or a culture-bound syndrome which reflects the values of a patriarchal and misogynistic society? A man with similar traits is bound to be admired as a ...
Views: 3441 - Double Depression: You can overcome it - by Submitted on Apr 11, 2011 from David PollakYou’re about to learn about a controversial topic known as double depression. It’s controversial because some suggest it doesn’t even exist. We’ll look at symptoms, how it differs from major depression and chronic mild depression, key features of double depression and how to have better outcomes ...
Views: 3429 - Relation of Imagination in Brain and Effects on Behavior - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2011 from Tanveer MaqboolNeuroscientific research reveals that physical ability can be influenced and even trained by mental imagination. The data clearly indicate that mental practice is an effective way to prepare for learning a physical skill with minimal physical practice. This knowledge could be very useful for ...
Views: 3385 - Schizoid Personality Disorder - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2007 from Sam VakninSchizoids enjoy nothing and seemingly never experience pleasure (they are anhedonic). Even their nearest and dearest often describe them as "automata", "robots", or "machines". But the schizoid is not depressed or dysphoric, merely indifferent. Schizoids are uninterested in social relationships ...
Views: 3377 - Psychological Signs and Symptoms - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2007 from Sam VakninThe first encounter between psychiatrist or therapist and patient (or client) is multi-phased. The mental health practitioner notes the patient's history and administers or prescribes a physical examination to rule out certain medical conditions. Armed with the results, the diagnostician now ...
Views: 3358 - 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 - 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 - ANTI SPAM PSYCHOLOGY - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2011 from Mikel MartinezANTI SPAM PSYCHOLOGY SPAM Spam is junk mail we receive on our computers. It is usually mail we have no interest in receiving. By opening it, we waste time we could be spending on something else. Also, the same spam is often sent to us repeatedly. We become annoyed and feel that our ...
Views: 3323(2 votes) - Common Features of Personality Disorders - by Submitted on Mar 22, 2007 from Sam VakninPsychology is more an art form than a science. There is no "Theory of Everything" from which one can derive all mental health phenomena and make falsifiable predictions. Still, as far as personality disorders are concerned, it is easy to discern common features. Most personality disorders share ...
Views: 3315 - 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) - POWER TRAITS - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2010 from Mikel MartinezPOWER TRAITS There is power in the money and the political class. In this article we travel to that part hidden and unspeakable of power that is part of power and that largely determines its performance. 1 –A MALE ROLE There are people who by birth are destined to be in the power, ...
Views: 3291(1 vote) - What is EMDR and How Can it Help You? - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2009 from Cynthia Henrie, MFT, BCETSRecently more clients have expressed an interest in EMDR. What exactly is EMDR? EMDR, or Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing therapy, is a technique that is used to stimulate the nervous system and helps emotional memories and feelings that are “stuck” to be worked through or ...
Views: 3244(5 votes) - Microchakras - by Submitted on Mar 25, 2009 from John AOVThis article is an excerpt from "Microchakras" and taken from the website www.innertraditions.com Chapter 3 Fundamentals of Microchakra Psychology Microchakra Basics The intersection of a chakra with the right channel (vajrene) segments it into seven microchakras. In a similar way, ...
Views: 3234 - From Emotionally Hungry to Emotionally Nourished: The Power of Emotional Nutrition™ - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2011 from Pamela LevinAre emotional hungers – ones you may not even be aware of – driving you to make choices based on emotional need instead of what’s actually best for you? If so, what kind of consequences might you expect, and what constructive steps can you take? Emotional Hunger No doubt you already do some ...
Views: 3208(22 votes) - Remedy for Dis-ease - by Submitted on Aug 15, 2009 from Judi MoreoIf you’ve been listening to the news lately, you may have come to the conclusion that the outlook at the moment is bleak. You may be caught up in the gloom and doom, hopeless mind set that is more contagious than a flu pandemic. There are some things you can do to help prevent the spread of ...
Views: 3206(2 votes) - Perfectionism and Its Destructive Path - by Many articles state there is an association between perfectionism and suicide. The most interesting ones have to deal with very famous and successfull people. These include people like Vincent Foster, Alasdair Clayre, and Denny Hansen, whom all have committed suicide due to pressure of ...
Views: 3205 - New Years Resolutions - First Steps to a Better Life? - by Submitted on Dec 22, 2009 from Clare MannAs the New Year approaches, thousands of people make New Year resolutions, determined to change their lives or aspects of them. By the third or fourth of January, many have broken them and by the middle of the month, most have forgotten them completely, yet alone used them as the impetus to ...
Views: 3169(8 votes) - Introverts Should Be Left By Themselves - by Submitted on Oct 01, 2012 from Saif FarooqiIntroverts are perhaps the most misconstrued people in this world. They are usually perceived as dull, boring, and at times arrogant. They are also, often believed to be rather dry, lackluster, and lacking in enthusiasm. For this they are at the receiving end of quite a lot of criticism and ...
Views: 3168(2 votes) - The Compulsive Acts of a Narcissist - by Submitted on Feb 09, 2009 from Sam VakninQuestion: Are there compulsive acts unique to the narcissist? Answer: The short and the long of it is No. In general, there is a strong compulsive strand in the narcissist's behaviour. He is driven to exorcise internal demons by means of ritualistic acts. The narcissist's very pursuit of ...
Views: 3162 - 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) - 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) - SPIRIT MESSAGES, MEDIUM AND ONLINE PSYCHIC READING - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2012 from Ariel LinfordSpirit Messages are channeled messages, inspired messages, dream messages, automatic writing messages, spirit guide messages, messages from the beyond, or what we simply call, 'Spirit Messages'. Channeled messages are the specific thoughts, feelings, recommendations and advice from 'Spirit', ...
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