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Online therapy offers great benefits.Life in the time of Covid-19 - by Therapion- Dream Interpretation and Analysis – Learn Why Dreams Protect Your Mental Health - by Submitted on Feb 06, 2011 from Christina SponiasI transformed Carl Jung’s complicated method of dream interpretation into a fast method of dream translation because I organized it. He taught me everything I needed to know. Then, I discovered the roots of the human absurdity that he could not see. I also discovered the divinity of the ...
Views: 1320 - How to Cope with Grief When You Have Clinical Depression - by Submitted on Feb 06, 2011 from Dave KanofskyOn Sunday night May10th 1998 at 9:18 pm, my life as I knew it changed forever. My beautiful wife of 21 years had died unexpectedly. She was a wonderful human being and she was my soul mate. Words cannot describe the feelings I experienced right after she passed away and for quite sometime to ...
Views: 1512(3 votes) - Part I - Divorce and Children, Change in Cultural Attitudes - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2011 from Cheryl GowinThis article is the first in a five part series of articles that looks at divorce and the children involved in the divorce. This article examines the change in cultural attitude toward divorce. Child development patterns have been studied and developmental theories, while helpful in ...
Views: 3681(3 votes) - 7 Key Methods to Helping a Friend with Depression - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2011 from Dave KanofskyAccording to the latest statistics, approximately 20.9 million American adults, or about 9.5 percent of the U.S. population age 18 and older in a given year, have a mood disorder. So chances are pretty good that you know someone who suffers from depression. If you have a friend who suffers from ...
Views: 3433(5 votes) - How to Find The Best Marriage Counselor For Your Needs - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2011 from Peggy FergusonEveryone wants "the best". When you are looking for a marriage counselor it is important to find someone who is specifically trained in marriage counseling and has the credential of "licensed" or "certified" marriage counselor". This indicates that they demonstrated some level of competence ...
Views: 1401 - Mindfulness Therapy - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from Catherine CosgroveWith all the various psychological theories that have over time dissolved, the newest addition is making its way to universities and private practices country wide. This upcoming treatment uses Buddhism and yoga as a basis and according to several studies, appears to work. This type of therapy ...
Views: 1535(1 vote) - What to Do When You Need Help But Nobody Cares About The Way You Feel - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from Christina SponiasDuring sad life situations you certainly need help, especially if you have many psychological problems. However, nobody cares about the way you feel and nobody gives you the help you need. There are not statistics available about this matter, but if we’ll deeply analyze various life biographies ...
Views: 881 - What is the latest brainwave technology? - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from Greg FrostBrainwave technology has been around for a long time now, and this article will explain a little on where it has been, where it came from and where it is now. Of course you need to understand that the power of the mind and such technology has alot more literature attached to it and if you need ...
Views: 545 - How to hire mental health therapist online - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from Greg FrostHiring a mental health therapist can be a daunting task especially if you’ve never engaged efforts to hire one. There are quite a number of things you need to determine so as to make the right choice. First and foremost you need to identify why you need a therapist; listing down all your needs ...
Views: 766 - Miracle Weight Loss in Hawaii! - by Submitted on May 29, 2011 from Brandy SinotoHave you ever felt that for you to lose weight and keep it off would take nothing short of a miracle? This is what many struggling Hawaii dieters have felt, to be successful at weight management, they needed a miracle. Hawaii is portrayed by tanned, fit and beautiful bodies, but there is another ...
Views: 2125(2 votes) - Overeating: Rewarding yourself with food? - by Submitted on May 29, 2011 from Brandy SinotoMom says, "You got an "A" on your report card, COOKIES and ICE CREAM!" Boss says, "We had a great month in sales, lunch on me!" You say, "I had a long hard day at work, I'm having pizza for dinner!" We eat things that are bad for us, things that make us gain weight, things we know we ...
Views: 2312(2 votes) - Derma Rolling Yields On Very Best Spa Styles for 2011 - by Submitted on Feb 03, 2011 from Marie MalacamanSpa Finder, fantastic award-winning news media organisation and international spa and well being resource, conjectures the rise in this look of derma roller treatment method options this year. Having producing the listing in the most widely used style . for these Completely new Entire year, Spa ...
Views: 931 - Understanding And Treating OCD - by Submitted on Feb 03, 2011 from Roberto SediciasUsually when someone has OCD, they have this anxious need to perform cyclic rituals and if they do not, then these obsessive thoughts consume them until they have completed the task. This can take up a lot of time and mental thought consumption for the person and that is why it is important to ...
Views: 782 - Best Compulsive Hoarding Treatments - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from Palmer PullenMedically speaking, there isn't a "true cure" for this mental behavior, however, you can typically determine treatments for hoarding by doing a small amount of research of your own. The definition of "no real cure" simply means that this upsetting habit will always be exhibited in one form or ...
Views: 2789 - Self Care for Caregivers - by Submitted on May 05, 2011 from Maureen Brennan MercierSelf care for caregivers and self love go hand in hand. Whether you are a relative, friend, professional caregiver, therapist or healer who gives care to others on a regular basis, it is imperative that you practice positive, healthy self care. Giving to others begins with giving to yourself ...
Views: 1201 - Self-Love: The Overlooked Component for Healthy Living - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2011 from Helene Leonetti MDI constantly am reminding my patients of one of the most important commandments: Love thy neighbor as thyself. Why “to love thyself” is such a hard concept is beyond me, but we have all bought into “do for others –first.” We allow a most insidiously pathological emotion called guilt to guide our ...
Views: 1061(1 vote) - Acceptance - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2011 from Helene Leonetti MDI’ll call her Ann. I was forty minutes late for her appointment, and she launched into me like a Tommy gun, reminding me that her time as just as valuable as mine, and that she needed to be at work for an evaluation in twenty minutes. This followed a tirade of unpleasant remarks to any staff ...
Views: 972(1 vote) - Rock and Roll Your Way to Empowerment - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2013 from Valery SatterwhiteIt's a funny thing....for me, at least. Whenever I feel a bit turned around or completely lost in the dark invariably a powerful piece of wisdom comes to me in the form of a rock and roll lyric. I believe poetry, lyrics in its musical form, is the highest expression of the divine human spirit. ...
Views: 1336 - Symptoms and Treatment of Seasonal Affective Disorder - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2011 from amir bashirSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is a disorder in which people suffer from symptoms of depression symptoms of depression during winter months which can appear gradually or come on all at once. These symptoms often disappear as spring arrives and remain well through the summer months. For some ...
Views: 1522(1 vote) - Clinical Depression - My Experience with and the Effectiveness of Client Centered Therapy - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2011 from Dave KanofskyWhen first diagnosed with clinical depression in 1986, I did not want to talk to anyone, and I do mean anyone, about my emotional issues. That included my wife, parents, relatives, and friends After I was told that I should go to a therapist for treatment I didn't want to do that either. I ...
Views: 2382(3 votes) - CBT: How To Find A Good Therapist - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2011 from Dr GrayEvidence suggests that CBT is currently the most effective treatment for a range of mental health problems including depression, anxiety, eating disorders, OCD, PTSD. As such it is recommended as the treatment of choice by The National Institute for Clinical Excellence (NICE) and therefore by ...
Views: 1585 - Mental Health Treatment: Is The NHS Letting You Down - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2011 from Dr GrayThere are more people on capacity benefits due to mental health problems than the total number of unemployed people on job seekers allowance. By 2030 depression will be the world’s most common illness according to the World Health Organisation. As evidence suggests that Cognitive Behavioural ...
Views: 1228(1 vote) - The 1st CBT Session - What To Expect - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2011 from Dr GrayYour Psychologist will offer you weekly (50 minute). Your treatment will begin with a period of assessment which will last between 1-3 sessions. Here you will be able to discuss in detail the problems that have led you to seek therapy. Your Psychologist will also ask you more general questions ...
Views: 4487(1 vote) - Coping Strategies: Information For Eating Disorder Sufferers - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2011 from Dr GrayResolving your eating disorder means that potentially you will be without a way a coping with difficult and challenging experiences. It is therefore important that you develop alternative coping strategies in parallel with working to resolve your eating disorder. This will feel difficult for a ...
Views: 2140 - Does Sound And Music Have A Healing Effect On Our Body? - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2011 from niraj naikA new field of research called epigenetics has emerged showing that outside forces can change your DNA throughout your life, switching on or off genes affecting various functions of your body. In particular the work of Dr Dietrich Klinghardt and Dr Bruce Lipton also finding that there is a ...
Views: 2776 - Counceling for Mental Health - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2011 from Ross CormackGiven some consideration, the world is full of wonder to be experienced. We have the choice to meet whoever we wish and develop new friendships and relationships. But life isn’t always about happiness, like winning millions and spending it to the fullest. In order to succeed, we need to go ...
Views: 783 - Acceptance, the hidden key to healing. - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2011 from Meegan CareAmy was sick, it seemed she was constantly “under the weather”, either fighting a flu or cold, dealing with a stomach bug, or taking pills for another headache, she felt unhappy and stressed most of the time. She just didn't seem able to overcome the disturbing symptoms that kept occurring in ...
Views: 780 - Some Tips for Strengthening Your Private Practice - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2011 from Licia GinneBuilding a Private Practice is all about creating a strong foundation. This foundation builds as you strengthen your business plan, the way you do business, you as therapist and your marketing plan. I have found many therapists don't know how to describe themselves or tell others what they do ...
Views: 1278 - Mental Toughness and The Meaning of Life - by Submitted on Jan 17, 2011 from Phil PearlMental Toughness and The Meaning of Life Here at Mental Toughness HQ we like to go after the “big fish” and ask the difficult questions. So along with the usual questions about their health and circumstances I will often ask clients “what and where is the meaning in your life?” In short, ...
Views: 1575(1 vote) - Leave me alone! I don't want to express my Feelings. - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2011 from Nil CelenIt's a common belief that you should express your feelings and talk about them after a serious problem or a trauma. But, do you really want to talk about them? Can't you just keep your feelings to yourself? Silence is as healthy as sharing. If you choose silence people should respect to that. ...
Views: 5628(2 votes) - Dealing with Stress rationally - by Submitted on Jan 20, 2011 from Albert de GoiasThe human being hates disruption. From the very first cry of an infant leaving the comfort of the womb, we have reacted to disruption as an undesired and painful condition. Stress is the result of disruption – from what is familiar and comfortable to what is unfamiliar and disturbing. In ...
Views: 1441(2 votes) - Do You Need Medication for Your Stress? - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2011 from sarah labdarStress is a relatively new psychological and biological term to describe the failure of an organism to respond appropriately to a threat. Previous to this description stress was used in mechanics to mean a strain. Both definitions are accurate to describe how stress affects a human being. Stress ...
Views: 996 - Stress Management Techniques to Use In Your Daily Life - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2011 from sarah labdarPeople develop ways to cope with stress over their lifetime from past experiences, expectations and environment. Coping mechanisms are triggered once we assess a situation to be stressful. However, not everyone copes with stress in an effective way. Therefore stress management can help to ...
Views: 1047 - Models For Stress Management - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2011 from sarah labdarStress management is a coping technique to deal with the stresses of daily life. Most stress management methods intend to equip a person with effective coping mechanisms to deal with stress. For many people they are unable to deal with stress and ignore it, bottle it up, or don’t deal with it at ...
Views: 5959 - The Lousy day Syndrome: How to get rid of it. - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2011 from Paige GerstenIt’s Monday already but you still feel the weekend hangover and you don’t want to work right now. Suddenly, you decided to stay and just wait for the day to end. This is a common scene on offices and other work places. This is a disease which many of us are experiencing and it is called the ...
Views: 1404 - Addressing the Spiritual Concerns of Those Who Are Moving Through Grief and Trauma - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2011 from Dr. Jane Simington1). It is important to recognize that trauma and the resulting grief can result from war crimes, torture, terrorist activity, kidnapping, family violence, assault, sexual abuse, child deaths and other sudden or violent deaths. Other events and circumstances, while not commonly categorized as ...
Views: 1727(1 vote) - Self-Efficacy and Cognitive Therapy for Weight Loss and Management - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2011 from Laura Fadell, PhD, LP, CSPSelf-Efficacy and Cognitive Therapy for Weight Loss and Management By Dr. Laura Fadell Ever wonder how the participants on The Biggest Loser actually do it? I know, you’re thinking…the ranch, the personal trainers, and the healthy food right? Right - all true. But seriously, those ...
Views: 2217 - Have An Anxiety Disorder? - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2011 from steven griggsHave An Anxiety Disorder? Many people have a lot more anxiety symptoms than they will admit. Fortunately, most of the symptoms are short-lived; meaning, they'll go away shortly, or when some situation changes. For some, the the uncomfortable signs of anxiety linger, even after ...
Views: 1011(1 vote) - Review: The Naked Lady Who Stood on Her Head: A Psychiatrist's Stories of His Most Bizarre Cases Reviewed By Norm Goldman of Bookpleasures.com - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2011 from Norm GoldmanAuthors: Gary Small, M.D, & Gigi Vorgan Publishers: William Morrow (An imprint of HarperCollins Publishers) ISBN: 978-0-06-180378-9 Dr. Gary Small is a psychiatrist who is the director of the UCLA Memory and Aging Center at the university's Semel Institute for Neurosciences & Human ...
Views: 1796 - Relationship Tip: Create Closeness With Small Repairs - by Submitted on Dec 27, 2010 from Claire HatchWe all know what it feels like when you have something you need to talk about with your partner. You can’t help chewing on it while you’re driving or trying to fall asleep. You try to tell yourself it’s no big deal, but the hurt lingers and makes you feel annoyed or distant. But it’s not only ...
Views: 1247 - REALITY: who's in charge? Exploring the Pitfalls and Solutions for Conscious Creating - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2011 from Sophia Rose"We can not solve a problem at the same level of consciousness we created it." ~Albert Einstein With the season of holidays upon us of Thanksgiving, Christmas and the New Year, I am struck with the metaphor they each represent in these challenging times we are facing on Planet Earth. There ...
Views: 1198(1 vote) - Silent Grief In Women - When Words Are Not Enough - by Submitted on May 21, 2012 from Annette Anderson EnglerGrief echoes a painfully vibrating voice which can be heard from generation to generation. It tells us that there is an absence of life in a world of breath and being. It tells us, as we sink deeper into the chair of sorrow, that our lives will never be the same. The sound of emotional pain and ...
Views: 4071 - Coaching: How Can It Help You? - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2010 from Dr. Mona SpiegelFAQs 1. What is Coaching? 2. How Does a Coach Differ from a Friend? 3. For Whom is Coaching Appropriate? 4. Are Coaching and Therapy the Same? 5. How Do I Find a Qualified Life Coach? 1. What is Coaching? Have you ever found yourself in the uneasy position of wanting to reach a ...
Views: 1375 - How to Live With a Narcissist - by Submitted on Dec 17, 2010 from Linda SapadinSome narcissists are obviously obnoxious, offensive and obstinate. Others, however, present as attractive, appealing, easy-going people. It’s not until a direct confrontation occurs that their narcissism becomes obvious. Summon up the courage to tell him (or her) that he’s being self-centered ...
Views: 5486 - Freeing Yourself with Ho'oponopono - by Submitted on Dec 06, 2010 from Pamela TurnerHo'oponopono means to make things right - to correct wrongs with your relationships, including yourself. It is a beautiful process of clearing and forgiving that can set your free from many troubles, past regrets, problems with people in your life, sorrows you carry around and negativity you ...
Views: 3747(2 votes) - Are You Having Youth Discipline Problems? If You Are, Don't Pretend They Don't Exist! - by Submitted on Dec 13, 2010 from Paul DonahueWhether it's the terrible economy putting families under extra stress, or just a quick paced world that forces kids to mature so swiftly, almost all folks are faced with some kind of youth discipline issue. The problem for many families is simply this. Do they even see that there is a problem in ...
Views: 962(2 votes) - The Myths & Facts About ADHD - by Submitted on Jan 19, 2011 from sarah labdarAttention deficit hyperactivity disorder has been widely debated over for the last couple of decades as more and more children are being diagnosed. Some people think that people with ADHD are lazy, stupid and lack will power, however ADHD has been recognized by the National Institute of Health ...
Views: 2269(1 vote) - Before Medication, First Try ADHD Self Help - by Submitted on Dec 07, 2010 from sarah labdarAfter being diagnosed with ADHD, educating yourself with the knowledge about ADHD and gaining the support of your family and friends is crucial. Developing manageable solutions to your specific problems will help you through your challenges. While most people who are diagnosed with ADHD as ...
Views: 1304 - Grief - by Submitted on May 07, 2012 from Bernice McLarenWhat is Grief? If you are reading this you have probably suffered a loss and experiencing deep sadness as a result of loss. This is grief and emotionally painful but natural and in most cases a healthy response to a loss. Grieving should not be prevented or avoided, rather it should be ...
Views: 1545 - Make the Yuletide “Gay”? - by Submitted on Dec 06, 2010 from Paul Novello“Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas” is one of the most heartwarming Christmas songs. The haunting music and depth of the lyrics speak volumes. As gay guys we often laugh at the pun – but can we really make the yuletide “gay”? The holidays pose many unique challenges for gay men who are ...
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