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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 - 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) - How Self Control Can Play Important Role In Anger Management? - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2010 from Angela SmytheThe most important part of anger management is self control. A lack of self-control can bring about heavy fits of anger, and these unrestrained outbursts can easily destroy a person’s happy life. Unfortunately, we live in a world that’s far from perfect. All sorts of things can cause us ...
Views: 1990 - Visualization As a Form of Self-Hypnosis - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2019 from Leon EdwardSelf-hypnosis is naturally hypnosis however performed alone to treat yourself as the 'client' or subject. Instead of being in a therapist's workplace and getting assistance from them through a script and guidelines, you will rather merely be taking yourself through the very same actions with the ...
Views: 1990(1 vote) - FROM DREAMS TO MAGIC - by Submitted on Dec 15, 2010 from Mikel MartinezFROM DREAMS TO MAGIC The dreams have been a great importance in the discovery and development of founding myths of the pre-monotheistic religions. FROM THE SIMPLE TO THE COMPLEX In some biblical texts 2,500 years old and in modern psychology we can find materials that will lead us to ...
Views: 1988(1 vote) - The Female Bully and the Codependent: “A Smelly Turd in a Pretty Package” - by Submitted on May 09, 2018 from Dr. Anne BrownPhysical/aggressive bullying is easy to identify. We can all see the broken bones, blood, and bruises. This type of bullying is most often chosen by men. As a therapist, it is usually pretty easy for me to ask certain questions to get the information that physical abuse is indeed happening. ...
Views: 1983(1 vote) - Power and Sexual Arousal in the Abusive Relationship - by Submitted on May 25, 2012 from Roni Weisberg-RossWhen we think of children who have been sexually abused, we think of fear, anger and violence. Most sexual abuse survivors talk of the terror and disassociation surrounding the abuse. Many still feel that way as adults and don’t enjoy sex now, even in a loving relationship. But there are ...
Views: 1979 - Activating The Subconscious Mind; Is It Possible? - by Submitted on Jun 10, 2011 from Greg FrostActivating the subconscious mind though not an easy task is possible. There is no switch that one can simply press to activate his/her subconscious mind. It is among the most difficult missions that one can accomplish because most people have been subjects to their emotions. Activating the ...
Views: 1977 - How To Improve Your Memory - 5 strategies for measurable improvement - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2010 from Fabrianna PayneHave you ever hunted for your reading glasses only to locate them atop your head, or misplaced the keys to your automobile only seconds after setting them down? Have you ever had trouble remembering a person's name or how about an important commitment? Were you or someone you know in a serious ...
Views: 1976(4 votes) - The Ruins of Rumination - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2011 from Lene StJohnFor many years, I wanted to be a psychologist because the human mind fascinates me. Please keep in mind that I am NOT a professional and the article here is only from what I have read and become interested in. There is no way I would ever diagnose or advise anyone on any malady, condition or ...
Views: 1976 - 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 - WALKING THROUGH THE GAUNTLET OF THE ABYSS IN THERAPY - by Submitted on Nov 25, 2009 from Sadie SheafeFor a moment imagine that you are standing alone at the entrance of a deep hole, a gloomy dark chasm. Imagine in your mind's eye staring into a terrifying and ominous void…a murky hole! The opening is indistinguishable, and it's intimidating. What is even worse is that this sinister cavity, this ...
Views: 1969(4 votes) - Eliminate Your Limits: Say No To Buts! - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2011 from Natalie AmsdenAs a Transformation Coach I love my clients, just as I love my readers. That is why at times I must use tough love in order to encourage others to dig deeper, look truth square in the face, and make a commitment to change. Either you want to transform your life or you don’t, and I hope you do, ...
Views: 1964(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) - You're Not Suicidal, Homicidal, or Crazy... - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2009 from Bill WhiteYou’re visiting a friend at his 20th floor condo. He takes you out on the balcony for a marvelous view of the city. Suddenly you feel the urge to take a flying leap. You’re walking down the sidewalk and coming your way is a woman pushing her baby in a stroller. You can’t help but wonder what ...
Views: 1959(1 vote) - Obesity and Getting Fit for Life: A Teen's Experience - by Submitted on Aug 01, 2011 from Patrice WoltersSummary In this story of a teenage boy struggling with obesity, you will learn how it feels to be overweight and how family dynamics can fuel emotional eating. We'll discuss some obesity information and national trends, and we'll go over a solid program for making exercise a habit for ...
Views: 1955 - How you can Hypnotize Yourself Using Scripts - by Submitted on May 17, 2018 from Leon EdwardSelf-hypnosis is a kind of self-directed hypnotherapy that can easily be made use of for a selection of various ends. Self-hypnosis basically suggests utilizing refined tips to change the means we consider something, which then could after that be made use of to assist conquer an anxiety or a ...
Views: 1952 - How to Use Personal Meditation Practice for Self-Improvement - by Submitted on Dec 05, 2016 from Eileen O'ShanassyMost people like to think they continually strive to be better than they were the day before, and volumes of books have been written on a variety of techniques for self-improvement. For some, the path to self-improvement is littered with steep hurdles that are too difficult to jump, and this is ...
Views: 1951 - Narcissist: Fake it Till You Make It - by Submitted on May 19, 2016 from Sam VakninWhy do some narcissists end up being over-achievers, pillars of the community, and accomplished professionals - while their brethren fade into obscurity, having done little of note with their lives? There seem to be two types of narcissists: those who derive ample narcissistic supply ...
Views: 1949 - Who Gets Saved If a Meteor Hits Earth? Conspiracy Theory - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2010 from PD RiversThey say Man plans; God laughs. I am pretty sure it could also read Man plans; the Government laughs. I just finished watching one of my favorite shows: Jesse Ventura; conspiracy Theories. He just did a great show about the possibility of a giant asteroid or meteor hitting earth and ...
Views: 1948(3 votes) - Trauma and the Brain: Understanding What Happens and Why You Feel Changed - by Submitted on Oct 04, 2011 from Michele RosenthalThere’s a lot to understand about post-trauma recovery. If you’re struggling with symptoms of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), you’re juggling many psychological and even physical symptoms while you learn to 1) grieve and let go of your former self, 2) function in a world that no longer ...
Views: 1942(1 vote) - 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: 1940(2 votes) - 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) - Contemporary Psychoanalysis - by Submitted on Aug 14, 2009 from Licia Ginne“An analyst trained in contemporary psychoanalysis focuses not just on past experiences, but also on the here-and-now of an individual's experiences and relationships. Attachments, separations, and losses beginning in infancy influence one's personality, as do current contexts of living, ...
Views: 1932 - Overcoming Bipolar Disorder: The Clinical Side of Treatment - by Submitted on Mar 03, 2009 from New Harbinger PublicationsTREATMENTS FOR A BIO -PSYCHOSOCIAL CONDITION Understanding and treating bipolar disorder requires tuning in to biological, psychological, and social aspects—it is a bio-psychosocial condition. Typically, bipolar disorder is treated with one or more medications plus some type of counseling or ...
Views: 1925 - Emotions: Important Information For Eating Disorder Sufferers - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2011 from Dr Gray1. The Function Of An Eating Disorder - The Cinema Analogy An eating disorder is a kind of coping strategy, it provides a way of dealing with the difficult things that life throws at you by blocking out, distracting or shielding you to some extend from the distressing thoughts and feelings ...
Views: 1923 - Its Not Just About Finding “Mr. or Ms. Right, The "Heart Magic Principles" Help You Keep the Love You Have Found! - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2011 from Maria Andrade,It is certain that finding the right partner is essential for a loving relationship. Yet, we have long held certain beliefs in our society, which don’t help us keep love once we find it! The divorce rate in America reflects this truth. One out of two marriages fail. Here are some beliefs we must ...
Views: 1923 - Emotional Intensity: The Wounds of Being ‘Too Much’ - by Submitted on May 29, 2018 from Imi LoSome people feel more than others. They are often told that they are ‘too much,’ ‘too intense,’ ‘too sensitive,’ ‘too emotional. People who feel more deeply and intensely than others are more aware of subtleties; their brain processes information and reflects on it more deeply. At their ...
Views: 1921 - Take Greater Control of Your Mental Health - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2013 from Anne Dranitsaris and Heather Dranitsaris-HilliardThe Striving Styles Personality System shows how we can take greater control of our mental health. Mental health was originally defined as the absence of mental illness. The World Health Organization defines mental health as "a state of well-being in which the individual realizes his or her own ...
Views: 1920 - Re-Evolution of Medicine - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2009 from Mark AbadiThe Re-Evolution of Medicine Mark Abadi – Conference Chair Opening presentation for Quantum Energy Medicine Conference – Denmark September 2008 Aims of Lecture: To outline who are the key players (Pharmacartel, Oil, governments, anarchists) Evolution of Medicine so far To outline ...
Views: 1918 - Trichotillomania – Overcoming the loneliness of shame - by Submitted on Dec 18, 2015 from Tasneem AbrahamsTrichotillomania, commonly known as Compulsive Hair Pulling Disorder or TTM, is a clinically recognized mental disorder, characterized by the irresistible urge to pull your own bodily hair. It is one of the most misunderstood, under-diagnosed clinical conditions, largely due to the behavior ...
Views: 1916 - 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) - 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: 1909(1 vote) - How to feel good about your looks - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2010 from Mohamed FaroukWith mass media reinforcing the importance of looks by presenting handsome actors and magazines displaying the pictures of super slim models you might be asking yourself, how to feel more confident about your looks? One of the major causes for lack of self confidence is the poor body image ...
Views: 1907 - HOW EDUCATION IS DEGRADING OUR CHILDREN - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2012 from Andrew CortMillions of Americans have been persuaded rhetoric that the purpose of education is to prepare our children to score well on standardized tests so that we can have more well-trained workers. As the standardsmovement gets stronger, we convince ourselves that being a useful employee is the only ...
Views: 1905 - Getting stuck sometimes in a negative emotional state? - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2011 from Lars GimstedtLearn to release limiting emotions gracefully : The e-course RELEASE THE EMOTION. Emotions can limit you : Emotions fulfill an important function. Without emotions we would not be fully alive. They sometimes have a life of their own, and we are not always in control of them. This is ...
Views: 1901 - Effortless Detachment – the Puzzle of Spiritual Awakening - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2013 from Gopalakrishnan ChandrasekaranTrue detachment results from understanding how we gather a lot of unnecessary mental accretion that hangs heavy on us preventing us from discovering higher dimensions of our spiritual existence. Dropping off the accretion takes place when we understand what it means to embark on an inward ...
Views: 1895(1 vote) - How Can Creative Visualization Help in Your Success and In Reaching Goals? - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2019 from Leon EdwardNo matter who you are, where you originate from, or exactly what your supreme goals and objectives are, creative visualization can assist you. All of us wish to prosper in life, and success is going to indicate something various to each specific person. When you consider it, each of our ...
Views: 1895(1 vote) - Ending the Victim Advantage (Part I) - by Submitted on Sep 26, 2012 from Cathy EckThe Poor Me Control Drama Nearly every day someone says to me, “I'm sick of hearing victims whine.” Aren't we all? Taking responsibility for our lives has finally come of age. Those who pretend that they are always innocent victims just rub us the wrong way. If we turn away from them, we ...
Views: 1887(1 vote) - Do You Ever Feel Like Crying? Self-Compassion and Planetary Healing - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2011 from Kimberly SchneiderLast week I had a strange phone encounter. I was talking to a customer service representative for a company I shan’t name, due to a saga I somehow manifested involving long waits, being ported from person to person to person (none of whom was empowered to do anything about my situation) and ...
Views: 1881 - 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) - Narcissistic Personality Disorder - Prevalence and Comorbidity - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2007 from Sam VakninWhat is the Difference between Healthy Narcissism and the Pathological Kind? In my book "Malignant Self Love - Narcissism Revisited", I define pathological narcissism as: "(A) life-long pattern of traits and behaviors which signify infatuation and obsession with one's self to the exclusion of ...
Views: 1881 - The Trap of Perfectionism - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2014 from Darlene LancerPerfectionism is an addiction, meaning we’re repeatedly unable to stop our perfectionist behaviors. Like other addictions, perfectionism varies in severity and can have negative consequences. It harms our self-esteem, make us unable to accept other people’s differences and their mistakes and ...
Views: 1880 - Carl Jung’s Psychology and New Conclusions - by Submitted on May 07, 2011 from Christina SponiasThe meaning of the dream messages is always protective. We need protection because we are under-developed primates. We have a very tiny human conscience, which is one-sided and needs development. The biggest part of our brain is totally absurd because it belongs to our primitive conscience, the ...
Views: 1878 - Schizotypal Personality Disorder - by Submitted on May 03, 2007 from Sam VakninDo you believe in UFOs and alien abductions? You may be suffering from the Schizotypal Personality Disorder. Do you believe in the immaculate conception of the Virgin Mary and in the resurrection of her son? Then you are merely a religious person. In other words, it is OK to believe in certain ...
Views: 1874 - 7 Keys to Positive Living - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2009 from Marc ShulmanIn a world filled with a constant barrage of negativity, as we feel the pain of our struggling economy on a daily basis, it is easy to become jaded and cynical. Perhaps more than ever before our society is in need of tools to help achieve happiness, fulfillment and success. In fact, people are ...
Views: 1873 - Enjoy The Holiday Season - Introvert Style! - by Submitted on Dec 08, 2008 from Lee Ann LambertThe holiday season is full of energy. Music, lights, parades, pageants, parties, shopping, preparing, decorating and visiting are all part of the common holiday recipe for joy. But for an introvert, this can be too much to bear. It's not that we don't like the holiday season. We do. But we like ...
Views: 1873 - 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 - Dad’s Powerful Influence - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2011 from Randy MerglerAn abundance of research in the past 10 years has shown repeatedly that involved fathers play a vital role in the well being of their children. Studies have confirmed that fathers have a distinct, necessary and irreplaceable role to play in child development. Fathers bring a quality to ...
Views: 1868 - Amazing NLP! - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2011 from Paul EmeryHow To Change or Improve Something In Your Life – Now – With The Amazing ‘NLP’ Method! Anthony Robbins – Worlds #1 success coach and best-selling author confidently calls NLP – ‘an incredibly powerful tool’! Modern Psychology – ...
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