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Online therapy offers great benefits.Life in the time of Covid-19 - by Therapion- The Therapeutic Benefits of Dog Therapy on Clinical Depression - by Submitted on May 07, 2011 from Dave KanofskyYears ago I owned a dog named Sparkles. He was a cross between a Cocker Spaniel, Poodle and Beagle. Sparkles loved to play and he was a very affectionate animal. He lived for 13 years. I don't know what it is about dogs but they definitely can sense when their masters are experiencing a ...
Views: 1671(1 vote) - OCD Checkers - by Submitted on May 12, 2011 from Steven QaresmaObsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) has on many occasions ruined peoples’ lives by destroying relationships as well as putting them out of employment. Consequently, we should be prepared and strive to control it so that the lives of our beloved ones can be spared. There is no single method ...
Views: 2252 - 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 - Self-esteem: A New Perspective - by Submitted on May 07, 2011 from *Yehuda Lieberman LCSW-R, QCSW, DCSWYehuda Lieberman, LCSW, QCSW, DCSW 1438 East 26th Street Brooklyn, NY 11210 e-mail: yl@ylcsw.com phone: 718-258-5317 What is self-esteem? This seemingly elusive term is often bandied about by professionals and laymen alike. “I have no self-esteem,” “You ...
Views: 1300 - Stop Being OCD Using Behavior Therapy - by Submitted on May 10, 2011 from Steven QaresmaIt is important that we learn how to deal with obsessive-compulsive disorder patients with our eyes fixed on stopping them from being OCD. This is not an easy task for it is certain that the afflicted persons are not ready to admit that they suffer from a problem, moreover they are not willing ...
Views: 918 - If You Want to Live Clean, Come Clean - by Submitted on May 08, 2011 from Andy Bernay-RomanHippocrates Health Institute, in West Palm Beach, Florida, stands for and teaches clean living in all areas of life, and that includes a wonderful and mysterious commodity: telling the truth. Which, being so basic, ought to be easy, but isn’t. It takes attentiveness and courage to be honest, ...
Views: 1467 - The Only Wisdom is Body Wisdom:
Shrinking the Mind/body Gap with Deep Feeling Therapy - by Submitted on May 08, 2011 from Andy Bernay-RomanThe mind/body conundrum has been solved. It’s all one system, not the body with some disembodied mind or spirit hovering around it, but one whole system. The psychoneuroimmunologists have discovered and isolated the neuropeptide “molecule of emotion” as a biological carrier of emotionally ...
Views: 1522 - Aspects of Hypnotherapy/Psychotherapy and Love Addiction - by Submitted on May 03, 2011 from Vincent TreacyI am directing you to a podcast I made with Counsellor Annie Bennett. She had been working in the field of psychotherapy and counselling since 1994, when she trained and worked for Cruse Bereavement Care in North Surrey, England. She later trained for Surrey Alcohol and Drug Misuse and continued ...
Views: 1945(1 vote) - There's a fine line - by Submitted on May 03, 2011 from Teresa JoyceI am a first time author and I have written a book about my own personal experience. My direct web page – http://chipmunkapublishing.co.uk/shop/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=1822 After an accident in which I injured my back, I was ill health retired. This has given me the time ...
Views: 1796(1 vote) - Personal Counseling "How To" Guide: Life Changes - by Submitted on May 03, 2011 from Brad Brenner, Ph.D.Changes in life – from moving across country for a new job, to going from being single to in a relationship, or vice versa, or dealing with a new reality of life – are complicated and full of contradictory emotions. Cut through the confusion by recognizing 3 critical elements of the change ...
Views: 1150 - Scientific Discoveries Hidden by The World Leaders – The Global Absurdity - by Submitted on May 01, 2011 from Christina SponiasCarl Jung published the two volumes of his work "Psychological Types" in 1920. This work proves that we are absurd from birth. We need psychotherapy if we want to avoid becoming seriously mentally ill when we become adults. However, Jung himself couldn’t see the real importance of his own work. ...
Views: 1384 - Therapy, Perception, Imagination, and Change - by Submitted on May 01, 2011 from Andy Bernay-Roman©2007 Andy Bernay-Roman There's a fine line between perception and imagination because we don’t just see things as they are, but rather we see things as we are. If our imagination is limited or absent, so are we. As a psychotherapist I use the power of imagination to help my client shift ...
Views: 1514 - “Retirement Would Be a Cinch If I Didn’t Have To Stop Working!” - by Submitted on May 10, 2011 from Mitchell MilchThe marathon of our working lives can take a huge physical and emotional toll. We can easily seduce ourselves into believing that once we retire we will be much happier without the constant wear and tear on our aging minds and bodies. Sounds logical doesn’t it? Well, as many of us have ...
Views: 1353 - The Different Types And Symptoms Of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2011 from Steven QaresmaInception of OCD typically takes place during teenage years or young adult and children at times have symptoms similar to OCD but not necessarily so. It is important to note that OCD in children usually change and consequently a child with OCD symptoms will not automatically have OCD as an ...
Views: 1696 - What do you see in this picture? - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2011 from Sheryl StantonThis is my four year old grand daughter Mekenah, and her mother, my daughter Shauna. It looks like they have huge eyes, doesn’t it? The reality is that those huge eyes are just painted on. Their real eyes are closed. This picture symbolizes the way that so many of us live our lives. We ...
Views: 1406 - For your marriage - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2011 from Pradnya Ajinkya“For your Marriage ………………………….” Dr. Pradnya Ajinkya MS Counselling and Psychotherapy, PhD, PG Journalism I am a Mumbai-based psychological counsellor and family therapist. I have seen fair share of dysfunctional marriages. Here, I recount the case of Subeesh and ...
Views: 2227(2 votes) - Hoarding Treatment - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2011 from Steven QaresmaThere are many ways in treating many psychiatric problems. In patients with compulsive hoarding syndrome many treatment methods were introduced. The first line of hoarding treatment is said to be the cognitive behavior therapy (CBT). CBT is considered to be successful in treating individuals ...
Views: 1370 - Hopelessness to Happiness - Discovering Self Reliance - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2011 from Vickie GriffithTucked deep under the covers she rustles with the idea of getting out of bed. It feels dark outside today. Yet, the sun is warming the petals of the brightly colored flowers. Today she feels hopeless? What do you do when everything feels hopeless? When you are too tired, too sick, in too much ...
Views: 1748 - The Brain Power Given By Dream Therapy – A Real Case - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2011 from Christina SponiasMy work proves to the world that everyone must learn Carl Jung’s method of dream interpretation because it is the only correct one. I simplified his complicated method for you, and now you can immediately understand the meaning of all dreams. Besides this fact, I continued his research, ...
Views: 933 - Hoarding Help - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2011 from Steven QaresmaIn broad-spectrum circumstances, individuals with mental illnesses need help, be it from their families, friends, or other support groups. Moreover, therapies were designed not only for health care providers but also for people who takes part in the treatment of a mentally challenged person. ...
Views: 1751(1 vote) - What Is Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder And How To Stop OCD - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2011 from Steven QaresmaMany people are asking the question “What is OCD?” for the reason that a lot of people have a tendency to behave in a way that is OCD in characteristic but don’t know what lies behind it and want to distinguish if they are already an OCD sufferer. But, what does OCD mean? Psychiatrists will tell ...
Views: 1171 - Healthiness: Do you actually have it or even know what it is?? - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2011 from Tracey RussellWe, as adults, all endeavor to have a meaningful, loving relationship. We all hope that imaginative dream of a fairy tale love is truly imparted with our soul mate if not our best friend. We cherish the thought of someone wanting us unconditionally. We yearn for someone to have ‘as our own'. ...
Views: 6375 - Schizophrenia – A Treatment that Helps Schizophrenic Individuals Recover Their Lost Conscience - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2011 from Christina SponiasI had to fight against schizophrenia because it was threatening my mental stability when I was 28-years-old. I discovered through dream translation that my neurosis could easily become schizophrenia because I had a strong anti-conscience. Besides this fact, my father was schizophrenic. I had ...
Views: 968 - Loss of Self-Concept in Eating Disorders and Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2011 from Jolyn Wells-MoranIndividuals with eating disorders and obsessive compulsive disorder frequently suffer as much from loss of self-concept as much as they do from the more obvious symptoms of their disorders. This is only one way in which these disorders are similar, but one that can easily be overlooked by ...
Views: 2844(1 vote) - Ten Tips for Surviving a Transition - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2011 from Sima ChowdhuryChange is inevitable, but can be overwhelming when it comes all at once. In the last year I’ve gone through some of the top most stressful things that can happen to a person several times over including moving, change of career and broken relationships. Here are some of the tips and tricks I use ...
Views: 886 - Do You Need Therapy or Just a Mind Adjustment? - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2011 from Jim AldrichIs a therapeutic method so unique that only the therapist in a therapist – client relationship, can use it? When asked this question some therapists will tell you that it is their education and training that make the method of therapy successful. Others may respond with “an untrained person ...
Views: 1658 - Should You Be Honest? Learn Why Dishonesty is Very Dangerous - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2011 from Christina SponiasMany people believe that when they are dishonest they have many advantages. They think that they are smart when they use short-cuts instead of following the narrow and time consuming road of honesty. However, this is a misleading belief. Human beings like to be bad because they have ...
Views: 1399 - 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 - Sound Mental Health and Brain Power Based on Wisdom - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2011 from Christina SponiasThrough the scientific method of dream interpretation discovered by Carl Jung, you’ll enter into contact with the unconscious mind that produces your dreams. The unconscious mind will help you develop your intelligence and all your skills, giving you extraordinary brain power. By ...
Views: 1015 - Carl Jung’s Psychology – Understanding Strange Thoughts and Reactions - by Submitted on Apr 07, 2011 from Christina SponiasCarl Jung was my doctor. I read all his books many times until I would completely understand everything he had written. I precisely studied his psychology and his method of dream interpretation because I has depressed, neurotic, and I had suicidal thoughts. My case was serious. I was ...
Views: 1555 - BUILDING A BETTER RELATIONSHIP WITH YOUR TEEN - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2011 from Cristina MardirossianAs teens establish independence, parents need to understand that: - Parents are still the most important influence in their children’s lives. Teens are trying to become adults. One of their greatest difficulties is becoming independent while maintaining a loving relationship with ...
Views: 1393 - Depression in Teenagers - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2011 from Cristina MardirossianDepression in teenagers is a big problem that will affect all aspects of a teenager’s life. If not treated, it could affect problems not only at home and at school, but it could also lead to other issues such as drug abuse, self-hatred, and even suicide. Parents, guardians, teachers, friends, ...
Views: 1181 - Trauma in Children - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2011 from Cristina MardirossianJessica, age 11, was brought to therapy by both her parents. Jessica was very sporadic. She had questions about all of the games and toys in the therapy room. She jumped from one corner of the room to the other in order to see each toy up close. Jessica’s parents informed me that Jessica’s older ...
Views: 1113(1 vote) - Natural Cure for Depression Based on a Breakthrough Discovery - by Submitted on Apr 05, 2011 from Christina SponiasThe scientific method of dream interpretation is a breakthrough discovery that helps you find happiness in life. The natural cure for depression based on dream translation gives you back your energy. You understand what is wrong in your life. As you correct your mistakes, you get rid of ...
Views: 1053 - Understanding Stress - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2011 from George BielayTo understand stress, we need to look at the events that occur, our thoughts about them, and the way we respond. Stressors: Stress-provoking situations are known as stressors. Between major life events (moving, school, job changes etc) and day-to-day hassles (traffic, busy family lifestyles), ...
Views: 1008(1 vote) - How to Develop Balanced Thinking - by Submitted on Apr 04, 2011 from George BielayStep 1: Learn to identify what you’re thinking, your self-talk. Being aware of your thoughts and self-talk helps you track the kinds of thoughts you typically have. Step 2: Identify the thoughts that make you feel bad, and consider if the thoughts are problematic. If they are, they will need ...
Views: 2949 - Three Steps to Sound Mental Health that Lasts Forever - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2011 from Christina SponiasMy knowledge comes from the continuation of Carl Jung’s research concerning the meaning of dreams. I discovered that the unconscious mind that produces our dreams can be completely trusted because it has a divine origin, while Jung was afraid to unconditionally follow the unconscious guidance. ...
Views: 1022(2 votes) - Are You Losing Your Mind? What to Do When You Are Desperate - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2011 from Christina SponiasIf you are desperate because you are in danger, or because you feel that your life is a heavy burden that you cannot keep carrying, you are gradually losing your mind. What can you do when you are desperate? If you have lost your health, if you don’t have money, if you were betrayed, ...
Views: 1485 - Are You Settling for Less Than You Deserve? - by Submitted on Apr 03, 2011 from Cheryl HitchcockMany people insist they have a healthy sense of self-esteem, but then they do things that prove otherwise. They might make poor decisions, spend time with people who treat them badly, or put everyone else first and themselves last. These choices often come from low self-worth that creates ...
Views: 1288(1 vote) - How to Know What is Happening Inside Your Brain - by Submitted on Apr 03, 2011 from Christina SponiasIn order to know what is happening in your brain you must find a way to penetrate it. There was no such way, until the end of the last century, when Carl Jung discovered the extraordinary power of dreams. The unconscious mind that produces our dreams shows us in dream images everything that is ...
Views: 1022 - Making a comeback after losing almost everything - by Submitted on Apr 02, 2011 from Huishan OhDid you ever experience losing almost everything that mattered to you? How did you cope with it? Depression often happens to people when situations like this happen. So-called friends disappear or avoid you and you are left pretty much alone and on your own. Sometimes even some family members ...
Views: 5309(1 vote) - STRESS TRIGGERS Conniving friends! - by Submitted on Apr 02, 2011 from Elizabeth McNallyHave you ever had a so-called friend that turned into your nemesis as time went by and still remained glued to you in some way even though you’ve done all you could think of to push this person out of your life? Have you ever witnessed how some individuals weave themselves into your every ...
Views: 3593 - How To Start Difficult Conversations - by Submitted on Mar 31, 2011 from George BielaySome conversations with your partner can be very difficult, and potentially conflictual. Relationship researcher and psychologist Dr. John Gottman has learned that the way a conflict discussion begins can determine the course and tone of the entire conversation. Dr. Gottman's research suggests ...
Views: 1626 - Intuition vs. Willful Forcing – A Life Coaching Tool (Part 2) - by Submitted on Mar 30, 2011 from M Joy YoungIntuition vs. Willful Forcing – A Life Coaching Tool (Part 2) Article by M. Joy Young, LCSW 503-309-1163 branchingover@iinet.com One of the benefits of intuition is that it can also help you develop faith and trust in living. This does not undermine religious faith , but this is something ...
Views: 1163 - Child Welfare and our Youth - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2011 from Stewart JosephIt is no secret that the Child Welfare System needs to change their policies when it comes to fathers involvement with their children, how to effectively find proper placement for the children, and it seems to me that instead of creating positive change for their organization they tend to ...
Views: 2190(1 vote) - How you can cure ANY emotional problem quickly and easily with QEPR - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2011 from Paul EmeryI know it seems to good to be true, but the simple answer is, that these days with all the latest research and innovations - yes you can! So, why don't you know that you can? Well, often through upbringing, media and expensive marketing, many people have been conditioned to believe that ...
Views: 2550 - Alternative Medicine and Natural Health – What is Holistic Healing? - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2011 from Christina SponiasAlternative medicine is based on natural treatment practices without the use of surgery or drugs. Holistic healing is based on the analysis of a whole and its general characteristics. Holistic medicine relates the human mind to the human body and spirit. In other words, it takes into ...
Views: 1142 - How To Reduce Stretch Marks Using Herbal Creams - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2011 from Simi SThere can be so many reasons why the skin gets stretched. The main reasons could be over weight, stress, lack of moisture and old age. The second layer of the skin called as dermis gets worn out due to the accumulation of fat and these results in loosening the elasticity of the dermis and cause ...
Views: 815 - “Mind” of the Mind-Body-Spirit Approach - by Submitted on Mar 21, 2011 from Karen KleinwortYes, the mind is a terrible thing to waste. When we are overwhelmed and bombarded with information through multiple media outlets, our minds can begin to shut down or ignore really important information. I like to refer this as being "sign blind." Being sign blind can be referring to those 50 ...
Views: 1288 - The Special Grieving Needs of Suicide Survivors - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2011 from Suzanne V. BenoitCONTENTS 1. Stigma and shame 2. Regrets 3. Detective obsession 4. Telling the story 5. Keeping control of feelings 6. Odd ways to sooth 7. Filling the void 8. Creating a grieving ritual 9. Individualized grieving process 10. Blaming and family conflict 11. Parental ...
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