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Online therapy offers great benefits.Life in the time of Covid-19 - by Therapion- Useful Meditation with Inspiring Statements and Healing Imagery - by Submitted on Feb 18, 2012 from Eric RyanHi! I am Santa Rosa California psychologist, therapist, and counselor Dr. Eric Ryan—I often use mindfulness techniques and principles in my psychotherapy practice to help you experience greater focus, attunement, and become fully present. Learning to be present, to truly live in the moment, ...
Views: 1280(1 vote) - Client Confidentiality - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2011 from Martha Tara LeeAs the Lion City’s only clinical sexologist with a doctorate in human sexuality, I have often been asked by journalists, friends, and complete strangers to share my thoughts about what I felt was my most bizarre/ interesting/ fulfilling case. I could become the next media darling or belle of ...
Views: 1277 - Do You Understand Emotional Intelligence? - by Submitted on Aug 02, 2015 from Tina TessinaEver since Daniel Goleman wrote Emotional Intelligence, we have heard that phrase a lot, but perhaps you never heard it explained. Emotional intelligence is a valuable skill, because it means you know how to work with all kinds of people, understand them and get along with them. Once you ...
Views: 1274 - #MeToo: Add My Voice to the Cultural Ground Swell against Sexual Abuse - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2017 from Suzanne St. John SmithWe are living in powerful times. A crucial time in the lives of those who’ve been sexually abused. For girls, boys, men, and women, it’s a long-awaited time when people are becoming empowered to speak up against the sexual abuse they’ve experienced during their lifetimes with the hope of making ...
Views: 1271 - Becoming a Therapist - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2012 from Rosemary PriceBecoming a therapist - Firstly let us look at why you wish to. Is it to understand yourself better? Or your partner? Or potential lovers and partners? Or are you actually thinking of this as a tool that you can use career wise and sell to clients to earn a living from it? If so are your ...
Views: 1271(1 vote) - hypnotherapy and how it will transform your life - by Submitted on Dec 13, 2012 from Adrian KowallWhat is hypnotherapy and why is it important? Hypnosis is a naturally occurring state of mind that people dip in and out of every day. It is simply a focused state of attention in which one chooses to ignore external stimuli and concentrate on the issue at hand, much like when reading an ...
Views: 1271 - Why We Need to Improve How We Talk About Mental Illness (and How to Do It) - by Submitted on Feb 10, 2018 from Jessica McMohenOur culture has come a long way on the road to recognizing and overcoming mental illness, but there’s still much work to do to improve overall understanding and acceptance. With 43.8 million adults in the United States suffering from mental illness in a given year, the problem isn’t going away ...
Views: 1271 - ***CHOICES IN ANGER: Emotions, Mind and Spirit, Part 5 - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2009 from Daniel BenorChanging patterns of behavior The Latin roots of 'resentment,' re and sentire, mean 'to feel again' -- to feel over and over again the pain caused by the wrong that was done. Letting go of that resentment is a lot of the 'personal work' done in forgiving, and is often what takes so long ...
Views: 1270 - Fruits, Vegetables and Cognitive Health - by Submitted on Oct 03, 2016 from Randi FredricksWhen it comes to what we eat, we tend to worry more about our waistlines than we do our brains. But a diet that contains a wide assortment of healthy fruits and vegetables doesn’t just benefit your body, research indicates it can protect your brain from cognitive decline as you age. In order ...
Views: 1270(1 vote) - Run in with the Law? 5 Keys to Recovering Your Life - by Submitted on May 05, 2015 from Anica OaksA "run in" with the law for the average person usually means a traffic stop resulting in a DUI, a possession arrest or some kind of domestic dispute that escalates into more than just a shouting match. There are five things to remember when facing potential criminal charges. Keep Your Mouth ...
Views: 1268 - THINKIATRY & MY HAPPIER LIFE - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2011 from John O'Brien, Ph.D.THINKIATRY & MY HAPPIER LIFE! Posted on Wednesday, February 2nd, 2011 at 4:16 pm Thinkiatry’s Principles and Process are the result more than 30 years of my personal struggle to find more happiness and contentment in my life each day. After several years of study and practice my emotional ...
Views: 1268 - Change Your Beliefs, Change Your Life! - by Submitted on Jan 16, 2018 from Christiana StarBeliefs create Reality. Why do some people have a succession of abusive partners? Why do many adults suffer with addiction problems despite having seen the devastation it caused in their family when growing up? Acquired in the course of your life, your beliefs act like filters on a camera ...
Views: 1267 - It's In the Cards - by Submitted on Jul 04, 2011 from Maryanne ComarotoIt's in the cards! Ericka wrote to Ask Maryanne: I have two questions. 1) My husband and I are moving to California to start a business. Do you see this being a positive move towards our goal? 2) Lately I have had the feeling that I need to discover myself, like there's more to me. What does ...
Views: 1267 - in your midst (zephaniah 3:14?20; luke 3:7?18) - by do you ever notice how the last pew is the most full? it is a physical reminder of how uncomfortable we are with people looking at our backs, that is, what is behind us, our past or our history. it is more comfortable, or self-calming, to sit in judgment in the back row, knowing no one can see ...
Views: 1265 - Ritual and Sacred Space in Healing - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2009 from Russ Reina, a firetender (Healing Arts)There was a routine I had at the beginning of each shift as a paramedic. It was to work with my partner to prepare the ambulance for our time in it. This included cleanliness along with making sure that each item was there that was supposed to be there, and where it was supposed to be. With a ...
Views: 1265 - Mindfulness and Trauma - by Submitted on Nov 23, 2013 from Judy GoldmanMindfulness is about stabilizing. Studies have shown that people who have experienced trauma can benefit highly from this type of work. (Cullen, 2011). When people have experienced trauma, they can be challenged with high levels of stress, anxiety and depression at any time. When we increase ...
Views: 1264 - Impeccable Transformation Happens from the Inside Out - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2011 from Reva DawaYou are the Healer – Teacher – Guru – Leader, You’ve been waiting for, now is the time to act, this is your hour! In this world of constant change, self identification has changed too. Who shapes your thoughts, words, feelings and actions? Our larger community for so many years ...
Views: 1263 - 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: 1263 - Brittany Gunderson Author - by Submitted on Sep 18, 2019 from Brittany GundersonI have started to help people become better, happier, and healthier in their lives. I work one on one with them to help prevent suicide and be there for them. I am opening up what I do with the world. For just $20 a week, I will work with you. You will learn and grow as I walk through ...
Views: 1262 - Online Counseling Therapy for Anxiety & Depression - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2011 from Peter StrongOnline Counseling is a very effective and also very convenient option for many people. Convenience is one of the main factors - people are often too busy to take the time to drive to and from a therapist's office. It is much more time-efficient to simply turn to your computer and make that Skype ...
Views: 1262 - Psychotherapy – An Effective Help for People with Mental Problems - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2012 from Alpha BytesPsychotherapy is also performed by practitioners with a number of diverse qualifications including clinical psychology, clinical or psychiatric social work, psychiatry, mental health counseling, counseling psychology, play therapy, school counseling, dance/movement therapy, marriage and family ...
Views: 1261(1 vote) - Being Mindful of - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2015 from Jason MagillTrain Your Brain to be Mindful of... What are you mindful of? Want to find mindfulness but not sure what to be mindful of? Being mindful or practicing mindfulness seems to be a new catch-all word. You hear everyone from your doctor to Oprah talk about the need to be more mindful of... ...
Views: 1260 - How to stop your Inner Critic sabotaging your Happiness and Success. - by Submitted on Jan 16, 2018 from Christiana StarKnow your Inner Critic. Most people believe and feed an inner critic who points out faults and flaws, dwells on the negative, and is often downright abusive. This can lead to procrastination, inactivity or avoidance. It affects your emotions, your self-esteem, confidence, courage and joy of ...
Views: 1260 - Warriors say No With Dignity, NOT With Excuses! - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2019 from Dr. Anne BrownPeople-pleasers are at risk in the domains of finance, love, sex, family, and friendship. How is it that we can manage a successful business but still have a failed personal life? Extending a hand to others after taking care of yourself is how we make the world a better place for our children ...
Views: 1259(1 vote) - Brittany Gunderson Author - by Submitted on Sep 18, 2019 from Brittany GundersonI have started to help people become better, happier, and healthier in their lives. I work one on one with them to help prevent suicide and be there for them. I am opening up what I do with the world. For just $20 a week, I will work with you. You will learn and grow as I walk through ...
Views: 1257 - 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: 1254 - Dr. Wendel - Travels with a Therapy Dog – Meeting Janice - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2011 from Karen MurdockJanice was a wisp of a girl, barely twenty-three. Her distant gaze, detachment and monotone voice all told me what she couldn't say. As a psychiatric nurse for almost thirty years, I recognized her diagnosis of post-traumatic stress disorder. Janice was being admitted into the Adult Day Care ...
Views: 1254 - Thinking of Counselling? - by Submitted on Apr 04, 2009 from Gary DirenfeldPeople turn to counselling, be it individual, marital, family or group, at times having done little or no homework on the service provider. There is more to choosing a counselor then simply picking up the phone and making an appointment. Anyone may call himself or herself a counselor, so ...
Views: 1253 - But Does That Person Really Want Your Help? - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2007 from Phillip MountroseWe naturally want to help those who are close to us. If someone you care about is suffering, you'd like to see the person's situation improve. We all know someone close to us who at some time is depressed, addicted, or in serious pain. But before offering what you might consider help, it's first ...
Views: 1252 - Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to Battle Personality Disorders - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2012 from Deepak DablaIf you are battling depression or personality disorders or are worried about your dear ones who are victims of such conditions, then Cognitive Behavioural therapy is the right solution. It ensures effective solution for your well being and is ideal to deal with various disorders related to ...
Views: 1251 - I see it Differently - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2012 from Cindy Dillon“I See It Differently!” Has someone told you that physical or emotional distress is something you’re just going to have to live with? Cindy Dillon says… “I see it differently! You can break free of old patterns and embrace a full, healthy, peace-filled life.” Why is Cindy ...
Views: 1251(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: 1248 - It’s Difficult for Many People to go to Counseling - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2017 from Gary DirenfeldCounseling remains a viable strategy to cope with or change issues affecting one’s life. However, there are often many hurdles ahead of attending. Those hurdles are related to fears, misconceptions and even horror stories about counseling. Fears include being labeled crazy or bad as well as ...
Views: 1246 - 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: 1246(1 vote) - Depression May Be Induced By Stress. Manage It With These 8 Tips. - by Submitted on Jan 16, 2018 from Christiana StarThe word depression is used in different contexts. Some people claim it for minor problems like being disappointed, hurt or discouraged. Others use it to describe feelings of such heaviness and dejection that they are barely able to function. Symptoms may be so severe that it becomes a life-long ...
Views: 1245 - How To Set Boundaries | Backbone Power - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2019 from Dr. Anne BrownHow To Set Healthy Boundaries and Live Life with Authenticity | Get Backbone Power Audiobook by Dr. Anne Brown -a psychotherapist, speaker, author, coach. https://backbonepower.com/backbonepower-audiobook/ A No-Nonsense Approach to Making Decisions. A Self Help Guide to having Backbone and ...
Views: 1245(1 vote) - 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: 1244 - The Worst Nightmare – The Meaning of The Crab in Dreams - by Submitted on Jun 26, 2011 from Christina SponiasDreams are very important images that reflect the content of your brain and psyche. You should learn how to translate their meaning according to the scientific method of dream interpretation discovered by Carl Jung. I simplified his method discovering a lot more. You will verify by yourself ...
Views: 1244 - The Latest News on Depression - by Submitted on May 14, 2011 from Christina SponiasDepression can be completely cured thanks to the method of dream interpretation discovered by Carl Jung. I greatly simplified his method for you, and today you can immediately understand the meaning of all dreams. This simplification was based on new scientific discoveries that clarified ...
Views: 1241 - Backbone Power The Science of Saying No Books on Integrity |Books on Making Decisions |Books on decision making |Books on Co-Dependency - by Submitted on Jan 20, 2020 from Dr. Anne BrownA No-Nonsense Approach to Making Decisions. A Self Help Guide to having Backbone and Integrity in all your choices, short term, and long term. Is this decision going to be good for Me? To help Me be successful? How do I make the right choices? What are the effects and the outcomes? Ask ...
Views: 1240(1 vote) - FAQs About Mindfulness - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2010 from Greg DorterIs mindfulness the same as meditation? Mindfulness meditation is one way to practice mindfulness, but since being mindful simply involves paying attention to the present moment, mindfulness can be brought to anything you do. Becoming more mindful takes practice, and mindfulness meditation is ...
Views: 1240(5 votes) - Two Questions Your Teen May Not Be Asking You (Even Though They Want To) - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2018 from Mendi BaronTwo Questions Your Teen May Not Be Asking You (Even Though They Want To) Teens of every generation have the same questions--but not always the same language and phrasing. The children of 1950s, 60s, and 70s America weren’t asking how to “advocate for themselves” with that specific ...
Views: 1240 - Using Subliminal Therapy To Invoke Self-Healing - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2012 from Greg FrostThere are different types of therapy, which can be handled by different kinds of healing procedures. When depressed, most people are unable to find solutions to their problems. For this reason, subliminal therapy has been counted as effective on those people, who sink deep into depression ...
Views: 1240(1 vote) - Psychological Assessments 101 - How the process works - by Submitted on May 07, 2012 from Dr. Cory HrushkaA Psychological Assessment is conducted in order to properly diagnose someone with a psychological disorder or determine risk, capacity and or current functioning. There are several parts to an assessment, all of which are equally important. The process starts off with an interview, and then can ...
Views: 1238(1 vote) - Forgiveness - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2011 from Nataxja CiniAs we go through life we discover that people will hurt us by their behaviours or actions. we are usually hurt the most by those who are the closest to us , who know us the most intimately. We have all been emotionally or physically hurt by someone. We can all recall the sting of a harsh word, ...
Views: 1236(2 votes) - 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: 1235 - The Body Keeps The Score - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2018 from Irving SchattnerThe body is a magnificent creation. It lets us know when we’re feeling well, and when things are off kilter. If we take good care of it, most likely it will take good care of us. If we abuse or ignore what it is telling us, we fail to recognize the message(s) it is trying to ...
Views: 1235(1 vote) - The Keys to Finding Your Purpose, Pt. 2 - by Submitted on May 28, 2011 from Cheryl HitchcockOne of the cornerstones of finding your purpose is that you feel good inside. When you are in alignment with the Universe itself, it’s like you’re on the red carpet with life. There are still bumps along the way, but mostly the path is filled with smiles and smooth sailing. Too often, ...
Views: 1235 - Behavioral Health and Brain Power - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2011 from Christina SponiasAfter continuing Carl Jung’s research in the unknown region of the human psyche through dream interpretation, I discovered the anti-conscience which is the wild side of the human conscience. The anti-conscience is a primitive demon that didn’t evolve like the human side of our conscience. This ...
Views: 1232 - 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 ...
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