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Online therapy offers great benefits.Life in the time of Covid-19 - by Therapion- What Is The Best Way To Support Someone Who Self Harms? - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2013 from Jennifer McLeodThere is a myth that those who self harm are seeking attention; on the contrary, people who self harm are known to keep their actions private. Common reasons such as shame or fear prevent the individual from asking for help; this is why an important factor into supporting people who self harm is ...
Views: 1677(1 vote) - Are You a Victim of an Emotional Manipulator? - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2013 from nancy traversAre you afraid of conflict with your significant other or friend? Do you make bad decisions to accommodate him? Do you tell little white lies to avoid problems? Do you blame yourself for his dissatisfaction? Do you rush to pamper him when he becomes irritated? Do you sacrifice and give, give, ...
Views: 1450 - Is Christian Counselling Effective in Helping Couples? - by Submitted on Aug 19, 2013 from Michael HartChristian Counseling is now growing in terms of its popularity all around the world. Gone are the days when anything to do with religion were looked on by psychologists and counselors as being detrimental to one’s mental health. A plethora of studies have now shown that spiritual beliefs, a ...
Views: 1203 - The Benefits Of Family Therapy - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2013 from Anita LohrMany families are often confronted by situations that may cause stress, anger, tension and heartache in the family dynamics. For this reason, a family may consider going to family therapy sessions to work through some of those problems and challenges. A therapist is a good sounding board when ...
Views: 1774 - Why me and not my siblings - by Submitted on Aug 16, 2013 from Teresa JoyceRight off the bat that must sound like such a selfish thing to say, why would I wish what had happened to me on my siblings? But it’s an age-old question that hunted me for many years. Did I do something wrong? Was it because I miss behaved? Surly not I only acted that way to get noticed. If I ...
Views: 1236(1 vote) - ***Codependent Recovery – Has their addiction become your addiction? - by Submitted on Jan 22, 2015 from Dean TaraborelliMy loved one has only been sober for 1 month. Why aren’t they answering their phone? Did he/she relapse again? Oh no…not again. You call. They don’t answer. You drive by their favorite restaurant; their favorite bar. They aren’t there. You call their friends. No answer. There it ...
Views: 4500(1 vote) - Self Harm In Schools - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2013 from Jennifer McLeodWhen you mention the term self harm today the public normally associates it with young people, particularly school children or teenagers. Whilst self harm is prevalent amongst young people, it also might appear that it is prolific in the education system! It is important therefore, to paint an ...
Views: 1819 - “Choose a job you love and then you will never have to work a day in your life” - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2017 from Michael LemonMy name is Geraldine Winter, owner of LifeChangers in Hampshire, UK. I am qualified in many therapies through The School of Natural Health Sciences, http://www.naturalhealthcourses.com The above ‘quotation by Confucius’, has certainly proved to be right for me. When deciding on the name ...
Views: 1759 - Help with sleep - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2013 from Ethan ChongAre you looking for the answer to “help with sleep?” Look no further! In this article I am going to give you 5 proven and effective methods to treating your insomnia with ease. After you read this article on help with sleep, I can guarantee that you will tend to sleep better at night and feel ...
Views: 1944(1 vote) - 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 - Expressive Writing - Tips and Exercises - by Submitted on Jul 07, 2013 from Caroline MacroryExpressive Writing: What is it? Expressive writing is fancy term for something very simple: expressing yourself through writing. It is the process of putting your thoughts, feelings and experiences down in to words. Expressive Writing is what you are doing when you write in a journal or a ...
Views: 3500(1 vote) - Tips for Improving Your Healing Results - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2013 from Erin HeavenWhat makes one person's healing session so amazing, while another person seems to get little results with the same healer? How is it that some people can claim to experience miracles in their lives, while other people seem to be stuck with their problems? The answer is the client's approach ...
Views: 1731 - Stopping Drug Abuse Through Drug Rehab - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2013 from Bryan SacksDrug and alcohol abuse is much more common now than it was in the past. When illegal drugs first surfaced in the 1960s and 70s, drug use was completely unheard of in the social settings, and when the casual users became addicts, there was no help or solutions for them. As the use of drugs and ...
Views: 1556(1 vote) - Frustrated wtih ADHD - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2013 from Laurie DuparHaving ADHD can be frustrating. Merely struggling with compensating for the challenges so they don’t interfere with daily functioning and learning new ways to do things can be taxing. There is a constant internal battle of symptom and strategy waging inside yourself when you are coping with ...
Views: 4000(1 vote) - How To Balance Your Emotions - by Submitted on Jun 05, 2013 from Pierre Ah-FatHow To Balance Your Emotions By Pierre Ah-Fat, MBA, Transformation Coach We want to love and be loved. Don't we? We may fear being rejected by others. But before asking why others would reject us have we ever wondered whether we accept ourselves as we are? Ever wondered whether you ...
Views: 2290(2 votes) - The Difference Between Life Coaching and Therapy - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2013 from William TollefsonIs your life in a rut? Do you feel stuck? Do you want something more out of your life? Are you ready for a change? Maybe you should consider life coaching … it is an alternative path to change, wellness and success. I recently read a very enlightening article in USA Today, titled "Life-Coaches ...
Views: 1423(1 vote) - Eating Disorders, Addictions, and Alternatives to Traditional Therapies - by Submitted on May 31, 2013 from Marty LernerRather than a specific therapy, there is a philosophy that appears to hold the key to binding all this treatment and recovery stuff together, Interestingly enough, an anthropologist named David Reynolds introduced me to this “philosophy” several years ago. Dr. Reynolds, who last I heard lives in ...
Views: 2135(2 votes) - EFT therapy - an astonishing way to manage stress? - by Submitted on May 27, 2013 from Sara BernWhat is EFT therapy? How can it help us in managing stress? Almost every day we are accompanied with stress, from home to the office. We cannot resolve the everyday demand of life, demands like time for the family, career advancement, time freedom and many more. The things that give us a ...
Views: 1996(1 vote) - What Is the Best that You Can Do When Wanting to Help Your Friend? - by Submitted on May 22, 2013 from Doron GilIntroduction There are those who, when confronted with a crisis situation or with a need to change something, get into a “helpless” state of mind. They feel they don’t have control over their lives, that they can’t make decisions and move forward. They might feel stuck in whichever situation ...
Views: 1591(1 vote) - Provoked to React? How to Deal With Negative Provocation in Yourself and Others - by Submitted on May 16, 2013 from Paul Hannig"Provocative" can mean many different things to different people. What I'm going to address in this article are those people who use negative provocation as a neurotic defense against their own feelings of rejection and alienation. Let me start by saying that both of my parents were somewhat ...
Views: 8358 - Self Determination Theory in the Real World - by Submitted on May 11, 2013 from Moreen DuFermontSelf Determination Theory in the Real World Have you thought about the significance that self determination and empowerment principles have had on you lately? We’re all faced with daily situations that offer us instant opportunity to integrate this concept into our repertoire of behavioral ...
Views: 1660 - Four Steps to Immediately Transform Your Relationship with Your Mother this Mother’s Day! - by Submitted on May 02, 2013 from Warren BerlandCongratulations. If you’re reading this article you may just have taken an important step in choosing to have an entirely different relationship regarding your emotional reactions to your mother. That’s very exciting—and truly admirable! Especially after all these years of feeling that you were ...
Views: 1498 - Why Couples Counseling Is Very Important For Relationships - by Submitted on May 02, 2013 from Janie ChristensenWhen relationships become too much to handle and you feel like you could use a little help, some families seek the assistance of couples counseling in Fort Lauderdale. Some people may have been tormented for years and the weight of coping with these situations become too much for them. ...
Views: 931(1 vote) - Why Couples Counseling Is Very Important For Relationships - by Submitted on May 02, 2013 from Janie ChristensenWhen relationships become too much to handle and you feel like you could use a little help, some families seek the assistance of couples counseling in Fort Lauderdale. Some people may have been tormented for years and the weight of coping with these situations become too much for them. ...
Views: 905(1 vote) - Wind Chimes Give You The Peacefulness You Would Like - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2013 from Kristine BerganThe sound coming from a tuned wind chime is unique, creating an aura of tranquility and serenity that will flow through any living space. These would be a nice change from the loud, chaotic noises we hear everyday. Why don't you choose to provide the gift of serenity to your loved ones this ...
Views: 3792(1 vote) - ***OCD Recovery - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2014 from Charles LindenSince curing my own anxiety, OCD and agoraphobia over 14 years ago, myself and my team of counselors, psychologists and anxiety recovery specialists have helped over 155,000 people worldwide to find the freedom they so desperately deserve. Over the last 15 years we have seen a steady increase ...
Views: 3930(3 votes) - I should have said “NO” but I couldn’t. Have I been manipulated? - What is Emotional Manipulation and how does it work? - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2013 from Zita FeketeHow many times have I felt that way and how often have I heard this sigh coming from others before I began to deal with Emotional Manipulation? Weeding out manipulative attempts from straightforward communication or rightful influence is not always an easy ride. Cloud of negative ...
Views: 1340 - Spiritual Terms - How Do You Give Hope to Someone? - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2013 from Peter MainGiving hope to someone who needs it, whether their situation be a desperate one or simply a need for inspiration is perhaps the most important gift one can give, as well as in many ways being the most difficult thing to help instigate. It is often easier to give a false sense of hope than a real ...
Views: 5015(1 vote) - What is Compassion? - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2013 from David FlowersThe Place of Compassion If you think of disapproval and approval of people as two opposite ends of a continuum, where would you put compassion? It's a trick question. Compassion doesn't even belong on that continuum. Compassion is something wholly different. You will automatically tend to ...
Views: 1986(3 votes) - Self Help Tips - What Does Self Help Really Mean? - by Submitted on Apr 03, 2013 from Peter MainIn modern day usage, self-help really refers to a process concerning people's own personal development or self growth. The good side of this is that it leads to people trying to become aware of who and what they are, and pursuing avenues that can help them become more rounded and happy people. ...
Views: 1972(2 votes) - Self-Help Tips - What Does Abandonment Really Mean? - by Submitted on Apr 03, 2013 from Peter MainWhen people talk about abandonment, or fear of abandonment, they often feel it is something that either happened to them, or what happens to other people in childhood, often without a really clear sense of what it might mean. There is some truth in this interpretation of abandonment, but its ...
Views: 1880(2 votes) - Self-Help Tips - Why Are People Resistant to Change? - by Submitted on Apr 03, 2013 from Peter MainMany people who have been involved in any type of personal growth or self development work and have subsequently sensed a real change in their inner world, will often forget the real difficulty and fear involved in doing any type of work that necessitates change. People approaching ...
Views: 1675(2 votes) - How to Ground Your Fear of Flying - by Submitted on Apr 05, 2013 from Pat LaDouceurImagine you've just won a dream vacation to an island in the Caribbean. You can almost smell the fresh, salt air. White sand and turquoise ocean spread out for miles in front of you, sprinkled with coconut and palm trees. You're staying in a small cottage on the beach, listening to the soft ...
Views: 1588(2 votes) - Overcoming the Stigma of Medication for Common Mental Health Issues - by Submitted on Apr 02, 2013 from Joe TherapistIn today’s age there are many problems created by the false beliefs of mental illness, and the use of medication to treat it. Many people are judged based on personal traits. Many people feel the stigma directly aimed at them and it can be very obvious. Some stigma types are making negative ...
Views: 1572(2 votes) - Don’t Believe Everything You Think! - by Submitted on Apr 04, 2013 from Warren BerlandMost of us spend our lives stuck in a box, victimized by our emotions. But we always have a choice! In my first article (posted on March 19th) I described a transformational approach to changing your life, which becomes immediately possible with a very simple and even fun process that I call ...
Views: 1618(3 votes) - Advantages of Occupational Remedy on Schizophrenia - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2013 from Anita DevisPsychological health experts are presently tests out numerous cure strategies and remedy techniques that would successfully relieve the signs or reverse the problems of schizophrenia. One of individuals that have emerged from these research attempts is occupational remedy. Obtain out much more ...
Views: 1337(2 votes) - The “Golden Rule”of the Helping Professions - by Submitted on Apr 04, 2013 from Ross Rosenberg, M.Ed. LCPC CADCThe “Golden Rule”of the Helping Professions An Excerpt from “The Human Magnet Syndrome – Why We Love People Who Hurt Us.” By Ross Rosenberg, M.Ed., LCPC, CADC It is a common belief within the mental health field that a psychotherapist’s competence is often compromised when they work ...
Views: 2830(2 votes) - When Did You Last Feel Truly Connected to Yourself? - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2013 from Anne Dranitsaris and Heather Dranitsaris-HilliardThink for a moment of a time when you felt truly connected to yourself – you were on purpose, knew what you needed, had a plan to get it, and felt passionate about doing so. Although many of us have experienced times when we felt we were acting from our true selves, aligned with our interests ...
Views: 1544(1 vote) - NeuroStar TMS Therapy Might Help Some Individuals When Other Threatments Have Failed - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2013 from George SchaeThe chances are that you have done quite a bit of research to learn the way to handle depression if you or someone else you know is going through it. The good news is that there are many ways to combat depression. One course of treatment may not necessarily work for every single depressed ...
Views: 1030(1 vote) - How to Redeem a Major Debacle - by Submitted on Mar 24, 2013 from Rita SchulteOk, you blew it; this wasn’t just a small faux paux, this was a hot mess. You went to buy a car with a specific budget in mind, and before you knew it the salesperson talked you into something you absolutely couldn’t afford---all because you couldn’t say no. The result? The bank is after you ...
Views: 1109(2 votes) - The Seven Secrets to Stress Relief - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2013 from Joyce Dolberg RoweWhat is stress? It is certainly a word that we toss around a lot and loosely. When was the last time you were “stressed out”? Was it work related? Family? Financial? Relationship? What happens to your body when you are stressed out? How do we find stress relief? Most of us have heard the ...
Views: 947(3 votes) - Get Instant Access to Your True Self - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2013 from Warren BerlandWhat if you already had the key to unlock aspects of yourself that you never knew existed? What if you’ve already done so in your life? What can you learn about who you already are from those precious moments you’ve experienced in the past? What if you knew that that voice in your head telling ...
Views: 1494(1 vote) - Do You Love a Narcissist? - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2013 from Adam BlumMany of my clients fall in love with narcissists. It’s pretty easy to do. Narcissists often are extremely charming, bright, and attractive. I call them “shiny”. Around them we can feel excited, more alive, entertained, and flattered that these shiny people chose us. While narcissists ...
Views: 1529(1 vote) - Apples and Oranges: Differences Between Tranditional Families and Stepfamilies - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2013 from Dianne MartinMany couples make the mistake of thinking their stepfamily is no different from the traditional or first family unit. Failing to have a solid understanding of the significant differences between the two usually creates massive conflict and confusion. Traditional families are born out of ...
Views: 2473(1 vote) - Expat Life and Staying Mentally Healthy - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2013 from Jen JonesThe giant steps you take when relocating overseas Moving abroad is a pretty big decision for anyone to make. And if you’re a prospective expat, it involves undertaking a lot of research before even buying your airline ticket. The things people need to arrange before moving abroad include the ...
Views: 1240(1 vote) - When Narcissistic Behavior Becomes Narcissistic Personality Disorder - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2013 from nancy traversIn Greek mythology, Narcissus was renowned for his beauty and was so proud that he scorned those who loved him. Instead, he fell in love with his own reflection in a pool of water, and could not leave the image of himself. Finally, he died, unable to tear himself away. His fixation with himself ...
Views: 809(1 vote) - Lost days - by Submitted on Mar 03, 2013 from Teresa JoyceIf you have ever been abused we all have them. Days that we either choose to push back into the recess of our mind, or we have completely lost all memory of them. To this very day I still recognize this trait within me. In truth the only difference is that I no longer feel the need to revisit ...
Views: 1350(1 vote) - Dear Dr. Romance: My wife has been unhappy with me for years. - by Submitted on Feb 28, 2013 from Tina TessinaDear Dr. Romance: I came across your name in an article on Yahoo titled "More Couples Sleeping Apart: Is ThisHealthy?". I am a thirtysomething man living on the West Coast. My wife and I have been together for ten years, married for six. We have three small children, and my ...
Views: 1954(2 votes) - Making Sense of Emotional Intelligence - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2013 from Anne Dranitsaris and Heather Dranitsaris-HilliardMany of us have been conditioned to control, ignore or dismiss our emotions rather than use them as a source of valuable information. This leads to what is known as “bucket dumping”. We accumulate our feeling responses inside of us and when full, we dump it on whatever situation or person that ...
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