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Online therapy offers great benefits.Life in the time of Covid-19 - by Therapion- Myths, Misconceptions and Facts About Counselling - by Submitted on Dec 30, 2019 from Paul JozsefThe idea of seeking therapy or counselling may be intimidating. Having reservations or feeling uneasy is completely normal, especially when opening up to someone new. Clearing up some common misconceptions surrounding the area of counselling and therapy may help put your mind at ease and feel ...
Views: 1075 - 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: 1074(1 vote) - 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: 1070(1 vote) - WORTHY - by Submitted on Nov 29, 2018 from Brittany GundersonYou are worthy of kindness, love, and respect and deserve to be treated as such! Many times we are abused, mistreated, and disrespected. So much that we begin to feel we deserve it. We don’t. No one deserves mistreatment. We are all worthy. We are all special. We deserve to be treated ...
Views: 1070 - Belief Systems - by Submitted on Oct 24, 2012 from Robert Goulard. A belief system provides a core set of values on which we base everything we do, say, or believe in life. Everybody interprets life’s events differently. What’s traumatic to one person doesn’t necessarily traumatize others. Regardless, belief systems can be empowering or disabling. They ...
Views: 1068 - Therapy and Treatment of Personality Disorders - by Submitted on May 31, 2007 from Sam VakninI. Introduction The dogmatic schools of psychotherapy (such as psychoanalysis, psychodynamic therapies, and behaviorism) more or less failed in ameliorating, let alone curing or healing personality disorders. Disillusioned, most therapists now adhere to one or more of three modern methods: ...
Views: 1068 - Alcoholism - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2013 from nancy traversThe most severe form of problem drinking is alcoholism. This goes beyond alcohol abuse—alcoholics physically depend on alcohol to function. Without it, your body responds with withdrawal symptoms like the shakes, depression, nausea, irritability, sweating, anxiety. These are serious danger signs ...
Views: 1067 - 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: 1067(1 vote) - Is Your Kid Safe with Technology? - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2017 from Gary DirenfeldDo you practice safe technology? If you think you do, think twice. There is no such thing. No matter what the privacy settings, whenever you use social media you are leaving a digital footprint of something. It can be as little as your location; who you are connected to; what you have just ...
Views: 1065 - Mindfulness in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy - by Submitted on Aug 14, 2012 from Patrick FanningTwenty or thirty years ago, classic cognitive behavioral therapy didn't have much to say about the eastern concept of mindfulness. Over time it kind of snuck in by the stress reduction back door. Now it's all over current approaches such as acceptance and commitment therapy or dialectical ...
Views: 1064 - Signs to recognize to seek therapy - by Submitted on Aug 28, 2015 from Victor MarchioneThe mental health of seniors is a pressing issue. This population is at risk for developing mental health issues and yet few resources are available to help people cope. Because seniors are often left alone – whether divorced or widowed – or are dealing with one or even numerous illnesses at ...
Views: 1064 - Medical Tourism to Costa Rica: Getting More Popular by the Day - by Submitted on Nov 28, 2011 from Rod BestgenMedical Tourism Costa Rica or Medical Holidays in Costa Rica is on an upwards move. Costa Rica is home to very skilled doctors and surgeons that provide high quality medical care at a small fraction of the pricetag matched against the U. S.. Every year heaps of patients visit the country to get ...
Views: 1062 - Sexual Anxiety - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2011 from Martha Tara LeeAnxiety is a normal part of life. We all have experienced anxiety at some point of our lives. In fact, anxiety is one mechanism that evolved to keep us alert and help us cope in stressful events or situations. More specifically, performance anxiety refers to self-consciousness about the quality ...
Views: 1062 - 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: 1061 - Psychological Advice through Dream Analysis - Increasing Your Intelligence - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2011 from Christina SponiasDream translation according to the scientific method discovered by Carl Jung provides you with trustful information. I simplified his complicated method of dream interpretation. Thanks to my simplification you immediately understand the meaning of your dreams, by instantly translating dream ...
Views: 1059 - The Case Study of J. M. Schilling of "Dallas, Texas USA" - Thyroid Cancer Survivor and, as a consequence, Sufferer of Vocal Cord Paralysis. - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2019 from Diana YampolskyOnce again, reader’s discretion is advised. Also, due to the personal and intimate nature of the story, some names have been withheld. At the beginning of the year 2016, we got an email and then (when we asked her) a call from a woman who was residing near Dallas, Texas and who had ...
Views: 1059 - What is Depression? Depression Therapy Based on Dream Translation - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2011 from Christina SponiasDepression is a horrible feeling of sadness and impotence. Your heart becomes heavy; you are so sad that you cannot even breathe. Depression becomes a mental illness when not treated. However, in the beginning it is an obvious consequence of the way you live. You make many mistakes, and your ...
Views: 1058 - 5 Lesser Known Oral Care Facts and Mistakes You Need to Know - by Submitted on Sep 24, 2019 from Ron Spencer‘Unless and until you lose them, you do not know it’s worth.’ Here, our teeth are being spoken of where it helps us perform one of the most important tasks – chewing. Unless we chew food, we do not receive the right nutrition from the food that we eat. Therefore, ...
Views: 1057 - A SOUL'S JOURNEY: MY PATH TO THE SYSTEMIC AND FAMILY CONSTELLATIONS EXPERIENCE - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2008 from Annie Block PearlI found this work in the way that all my journeying has developed since I started getting out of my own way. My wise and wonderful teacher in Process Acupressure, Aminah Raheem, mentioned her experience of a Systemic Family Constellation group in which she had participated in Europe. Aminah is ...
Views: 1057 - Finding A Therapist That Suits You - What Should You Know - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2011 from Sawas DeePicking a therapist will certainly not be an easy task, especially if it’s your first time picking one. You have many options , and few people that will be capable of adequately treating your problem. There are certain things that can help you and make your life easier if your current dilemma is ...
Views: 1057 - Upgrade Your Psychological Toolkit To Make Sure You Are Prepared For Life’s Challenges - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2018 from Christiana StarEach person has their own ‘toolkit’ of psychological qualities. They guide how life is lived, the choices made, inclinations and preferences, connections with other people and performance at work. Among them are characteristics like calmness, independence, diligence, friendliness, creativity, ...
Views: 1056 - The Tools for Having Holidays that Nourishes Your Soul - by Submitted on Dec 19, 2019 from Dr. Anne BrownIn Part One: https://www.recovery.org/pro/articles/challenges-to-having-a-holiday-in-recovery, we discussed many breakdowns reported to me by clients which can ruin the holidays. Now we will look at some tools to deal with those breakdowns. As I said in Part One having a strong mind is an ...
Views: 1055(1 vote) - The Spiritual B-Line - by Submitted on May 25, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsIn this article, I'd like to share an extremely important idea from the world of cognitive therapy. It is an idea that I use in most of my psychotherapy sessions. To illustrate it, let me begin with a model called the ABC's. The ABC model is a framework that was developed by a psychologist ...
Views: 1053 - Season of giving - by Submitted on Dec 30, 2014 from Gordana StankovicIn last a few days I've thought a lot about this phrase ''season of giving.'' We often refer to this time of year around Christmas and New Year as the season of giving. And while so much meaning is contained in the word giving we often reduce it to mean exchange of presents. Of course nothing is ...
Views: 1046 - The Mobile Councilor - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2007 from Ieuan DolbyI have no formal qualifications; I have a Master Degree in Clothing Design from some unremembered polytechnic down south. My mother and many others often told me that I have a way with people so I ended up being a councillor for troubled people rather than a clothier which I was trained to be. ...
Views: 1045 - Therapy: What Does It Say About Today’s Relationships When Some People Have To Pay Others To Listen To Them? - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2017 from Oliver JR CooperNowadays, it is not uncommon for someone to work with a therapist or a counsellor; in fact, it could be said that it is a fairly common occurrence. Even so, this doesn’t mean that someone won’t feel ashamed for needing to be assisted in this way. Yet even if they did feel ashamed at this ...
Views: 1044 - FAQs about Cognitive Behavioral Therapy - by Submitted on Apr 11, 2017 from Karen Kerschmann, LCSWOver the years, I’ve found that there are some questions that I’ve asked time and again about Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and how it works. Thought I’d share them with you- please comment if there are others you’d like me to address in future blogs! WHAT IS COGNITIVE BEHAVIORAL THERAPY ...
Views: 1043 - Self-esteem - A Fragile Thing - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2011 from Sawas DeeSelf-esteem is something we discuss very often, but without knowing the proper definition for it. Indeed, we do not need a very strict definition, but one that is both simple and right would define self-esteem as being a person’s basic and fundamental sense of worth. It’s the thoughts and ...
Views: 1040(2 votes) - 5 Things to Do After A Car Accident - by Submitted on May 06, 2019 from Pie chanMillions of people are reported to be involved in a car accident every year in the United States, which result in death and leaving many people injured. In 2009, there were a high rate of car accidents in the United States which left 31,000 people dead and nearly two million injured. For people ...
Views: 1038(1 vote) - Book Review: The Anxiety and Phobia Workbook - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2008 from Stephanie OuelletteThis book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Therapy and Counseling. Therapy and Counseling allow for the treatment, discussion, and consulting of anything from physical to mental to emotional problems. D'Arcy Vanderpool is the Official Guide to Therapy and ...
Views: 1038 - Happily Ever After...After Divorce - by Submitted on Sep 03, 2015 from Stephanie MacadaanEnding a relationship can be a difficult and devastating process, but when children are involved, it gets more complicated. When divorcing, the desired outcome is usually to separate physically, financially and mentally. However, parents are ultimately bonded and connected to each other for ...
Views: 1038 - 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: 1037(1 vote) - Of hushed whispers behind closed doors - by Submitted on May 07, 2019 from Neetu AgarwalWhat will people say? An exciting teen returns from a store empty-handed, because the shirt he chose was pink and his dad did not want their neighbors thinking his son was gay. An older couple tamps down on their desire to physically show affection in a public setting, lest their relatives ...
Views: 1035 - A Guide For Choosing the Right Psychotherapist For You - by Submitted on Sep 24, 2007 from Gloria ArensonSome people think that going to a therapist is like going to a car mechanic: they expect the therapist to diagnose a specific problem and fix it just as the mechanic puts in new brake pads or readjusts the carburetor. These clients expect something to happen to them. That is not the case. Don’t ...
Views: 1034 - THINKIATRY & CONSEQUENCES FOR THINKING THE WAY WE DO - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2011 from John O'Brien, Ph.D.THINKIATRY & CONSEQUENCES FOR THINKING THE WAY WE DO! Posted on Wednesday, February 16th, 2011 at 5:39 pm TO VIEW THE VIDEO OF THIS POST ON YOU TUBE – Please click this link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zBczJrw2idU Thinkiatry’s Principles and Process will challenge and change the ...
Views: 1034(1 vote) - Can Tuning Forks Really Help With Sound Healing? - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2011 from Greg FrostSound healing using tuning forks is a simple but powerful modality whose popularity is growing. Sound works on emotional, physical, spiritual and mental status of a person. It is a tool for transformations and wellness. Hearing is through the ears but this affects the body even if the tuning ...
Views: 1032 - The Threat of Therapy? - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2010 from Christopher EdgarEarlier, we talked about personal development critics' common claim that personal growth ideas promote an unrealistic sense of personal responsibility. Here, I'm going to respond to critics who take the opposite view -- that much self-help writing actually teaches people not to take ...
Views: 1031(1 vote) - When to Seek Counseling - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2018 from Dr. Marie FangFriends ask, “Is what I’m going through a good enough reason to look for a therapist?” Potential clients call me and say, “I’m not even sure if my issue is something people go to counseling for.” These and similar questions are all too common. And - spoiler alert - most often by the time ...
Views: 1030 - ***Should I Consult a Therapist? - by Submitted on Aug 13, 2009 from Garrett CoanMost of us experience times when we need help to deal with problems and issues that cause us emotional distress. When you are having a problem or dilemma that is making you feel overwhelmed, you may benefit from the assistance of an experienced, trained professional. Professional counselors and ...
Views: 1029(3 votes) - What is the Work of Breaking Free from Relationship Anxiety? - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2018 from Sheryl PaulA coaching client recently said to me, “You talk a lot about doing “the work”, and I wondered for so long what “the work” was. I thought that if I understood anxiety intellectually I would feel better. And the first time I went through the course I did feel better for a while, which I know is ...
Views: 1027 - Spring Your Relationship to Life! - by Submitted on Jul 17, 2017 from Emma ViglucciThe bottom line of the romantic relationship is feeling connected, loved and acknowledged. This is what we strive for in our relationship. This is of course not the only thing we want out of our relationship, but it sure is one of the top ones! This explains the need to partner up in life. We ...
Views: 1026 - 8 Signs You Need Marriage Counseling - by Submitted on Dec 11, 2018 from Susan BakerHas your marriage changed? Do you feel like there is something missing? Perhaps you find yourself sometimes longing for the days when you were both happy and in love. We often think of marriage counseling as a last resort?-?when things are so bad that divorce is the next best solution. Many ...
Views: 1025 - How to Write Your Book - by Submitted on Jan 15, 2020 from Wm. Hovey SmithAn extract from my forthcoming book "Make Your Own Job Anytime, Anywhere, At Any Age" to be published in February, 2020 Writing a Book Often the most rapid way to establish credibility in a field is to write a book about a hot topic and use this book as a springboard to access members of ...
Views: 1024 - 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: 1024 - The Dark Side - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2017 from Christina de ValenciaWe all have a dark side and we are masters at hiding it. We all have traits within us that we don’t like. Usually we choose not to look too closely or we practice complete denial. It’s not at all easy to get real with ourselves. I found there are two types of people in the world, those who ...
Views: 1024 - A Guide For Your Inner Child - by Submitted on Nov 29, 2018 from Brittany GundersonA Guide For Your Inner Child By: Brittany Gunderson (2018) Introduction What is an inner child? Do you remember who you were at a young age? Can you picture the little child you once were? Think about how that little child looked and how that little child felt. Were you scared? Were you ...
Views: 1023 - Medical Tourism to Costa Rica: Getting More Well-liked by the Day - by Submitted on Nov 28, 2011 from Rod BestgenMedical Tourism Costa Rica or Medical Holidays in Costa Rica is on an upwards move. Costa Rica is home to terribly talented doctors and surgeons that provide high quality medicare at a little part of the price tag matched against the U. S.. Each year loads of patients visit the country to get ...
Views: 1023 - THINKIATRY & EMOTIONAL SELF-THERAPY - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2011 from John O'Brien, Ph.D.THINKIATRY & EMOTIONAL SELF-THERAPY Posted on Wednesday, January 19th, 2011 at 3:51 pm Thinkiatry’s 5 Principles are Thinking, Feelings, Moods, Separate Realities, and Life in the Moment. Learning each Principle provides the knowledge and skills to integrate the next into a virtually foolproof ...
Views: 1023 - Where Anxiety Hangs Its Hat - by Submitted on Sep 06, 2018 from Sheryl PaulAnxiety can hang its hat on almost any hook. It can focus on relationships, fertility, parenting, health, the world, money, career, death. Within each of these topics, there are endless sub-topics that lure anxiety into its lair. If we’re talking about relationship anxiety, for example, the hook ...
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