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Online therapy offers great benefits.Life in the time of Covid-19 - by Therapion- Protection vs. connection - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2015 from Gordana StankovicWe human beings are social creatures who are high wired for connection with other human beings. Connection with what is alive, in other words what is real, true and genuine in others with that what is real, true and genuine in us is one of our deepest basic needs and it is universal which means ...
Views: 1078 - 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 - Psilocybin and the Treatment of Anxiety and Depression - by Submitted on Nov 01, 2020 from Jeff LeboweOver the last several years, a number of academic institutions have been researching the impact that the psilocybin molecule has on treating a variety of mental health conditions, including anxiety and depression. Psilocybin is the active psychedelic compound that naturally occurs in over 200 ...
Views: 1100 - Psychiatry and Dream Translation – The Mystery Behind Dreams and New Scientific Discoveries - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2011 from Christina SponiasI’m going to present you with my scientific discoveries which I was able to find: * After continuing Carl Jung’s research in the unknown region of the human psyche through dream interpretation from 1984 to 1988, * After fighting against schizophrenia without losing my conscience in ...
Views: 1120 - Psychoanalytic Marriage Counseling - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2007 from Jay SlupeskyPsychoanalytic theory, invented by Sigmund Freud and later expanded upon by Jung, Erikson, and others, places a heavy emphasis on the workings of the unconscious mind. Unhealthy individuals are not aware of their own unconscious processes, and as a result may suffer from irrational ...
Views: 5917 - Psychoanalytic Psychotherpay - Optimal Healing and Recovery - by Therapies abound today, many laying claim to fast, easy, and amazing results. My own experience, in my private psychoanalytic practice, in working with people from every walk of life, is that real healing and recovery from lifelong issues of depression, anxiety, inhibition, and repetitive ...
Views: 863 - 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: 991 - Psychological First Aid for Boomers: 7 Powerful Reasons to Get Help - by Submitted on Jul 18, 2007 from Amy ShermanFor most people, the idea of seeking professional counseling is likely to be very intimidating and even unsettling. But if your problems are severe, have persisted for some time, or your personal efforts have been ineffective, it is advisable and advantageous to seek professional help. How do ...
Views: 1305 - Psychological Help for Average People - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2011 from Christina SponiasEverybody needs psychological help because everyone has many psychological problems from birth. However, psychology is a complicated science. On the other hand, there are too many different methods of psychotherapy. Nobody knows which ones really work. Average people cannot follow ...
Views: 1081 - Psychosomatic Symptoms and Body Syndromes: What Your Body is Trying to Tell You - by Submitted on Nov 21, 2012 from Tania ManczarekPsychosomatic symptom is a term used to describe a physical symptom in the body that arises from a purely psychological or emotional cause. Some common psychosomatic symptoms include headaches, sleep problems, extreme fatigue, stomach problems as well as a variety of unexplained pains in the ...
Views: 4455 - Psychotherapy In The Era Of Televised Treatment - by Submitted on Apr 07, 2008 from William BerryThese days you can’t turn on your television without sitting through a pseudo therapy session. From the trendsetter Dr. Phil to Tony Soprano’s “shrink”, to new series like HBO’s “In Treatment,” and reality TV series “Intervention” and “Celebrity Rehab,” psychotherapy has become home ...
Views: 901 - Psychotherapy In The Era Of Televised Treatment - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2008 from William BerryThese days you can’t turn on your television without sitting through a pseudo therapy session. From the trendsetter Dr. Phil to Tony Soprano’s “shrink”, to new series like HBO’s “In Treatment,” and reality TV series “Intervention” and “Celebrity Rehab,” psychotherapy has become home ...
Views: 2095 - Psychotherapy: A Quick Look At Its Usefulness And Features - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2011 from Steven QaresmaToday, there are many conditions that contribute to generate in people a sense of emptiness, meaninglessness, discomfort or dissatisfaction with life, social environment, work, etc. Excessive work competition, the constant bombardment of media images and messages about what we should be, ...
Views: 1096 - Push stress out of your life - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2019 from Sara Wilson"Stress is not what happens to us. It's our response to what happens, and response is something we can choose." - Maureen Killoran Everyone experiences stress in their day to day life. It is a common mental health condition and could be a recurring event at each stage of life. Psychology ...
Views: 860 - Putting Your Life Together - Stress Handling Techniques - by Submitted on May 17, 2011 from Sawas DeeStress is extremely dangerous enemy not only to our health but also to our self-esteem, attractive appearance, positive thoughts and positive attitude towards the world. It has a powerful impact on the entire personality in all its aspects. Stress affects negatively both psychologically and ...
Views: 798 - Radio Conversations - by Submitted on May 12, 2011 from Vincent TreacyI believe that it's very healthy to listen to interesting conversations on the radio. On the one side it might be somebody with a totally different point of view to your own or it could be another person reinforcing your own views. From time to time it will be a topic that is close to your own ...
Views: 2026 - Raising Emotionally Resilient Children: What Parents Need to Know - by Submitted on Mar 07, 2025 from Narendra Sharma# Introduction: Why Emotional Resilience Matters in Kids In today’s fast-paced world, children face a range of emotional challenges, from academic pressures to social anxieties. As parents, ensuring that your child develops emotional resilience is crucial for their mental well-being and ...
Views: 37 - Real Stories From Women - by Do you know someone who has been affected by abortion?
Consider these facts:
The U. S. population of females, ages 15 to 79, is 110,000,000.
The number of abortions in the last 34 years is about 48,000,000.
Yes, we all know someone who has been affected by abortion!
Abortion is a weighty ...
Views: 1106 - Rebuilding Intimacy after Brain Injury: Tips and Strategies for Individuals and their Partners - by Submitted on Jun 08, 2023 from Leon EdwardA brain injury can have a significant impact on one's sex life and intimate relationship with their partner. It can lead to physical, cognitive, and emotional changes that can affect sexual desire, arousal, and functioning. But it doesn't mean that intimacy and sex have to disappear completely ...
Views: 478 - Reconditioning The Abuser - by Submitted on Jan 02, 2008 from Sam VakninCan abusers be "reconditioned"? Can they be "educated" or "persuaded" not to abuse? As I wrote elsewhere, "Abuse is a multifaceted phenomenon. It is a poisonous cocktail of control-freakery, conforming to social and cultural norms, and latent sadism. The abuser seeks to subjugate his victims ...
Views: 931 - Recovering from Infidelity - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2011 from National Institute of Relationship EnhancementInfidelity is one of the most difficult challenges that any marriage or committed relationship can face. Infidelity is almost universally accompanied by a deep sense of betrayal and a profound loss of trust. The reason is that the one partner experiences the infidelity of the other partner to ...
Views: 1100 - Regain Your Inner Core By Working On Core Issues - by Submitted on Mar 03, 2014 from Moreen DuFermontRegain Your Inner Core By Working On Core Issues The concept of family goes back to the beginning of time. It’s the traditional social system that shapes our inter-personal dynamics and provides the working model for the story we create about ourselves. Of course, we’ve all been children at ...
Views: 1503 - Regression Therapy - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2014 from Peter DennisIt is common in hypnotherapy to have a client tell you that he or she just feels stuck. They explain that they are not motivated to do anything, they don’t complete tasks, and they procrastinate all the time. When you ask what is causing this, they shrug and say they wish they knew. So, what ...
Views: 1464 - Regular Annual (Minimum) Dental Checkup - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2023 from Sophia leeIn the United States, the recommended frequency for regular dental checkups by the American Dental Association is once every six months. A dental checkup involves professional cleaning and examination of your teeth, gums and mouth to look for any signs of oral health issues such as cavities, gum ...
Views: 406 - Reiki Healing | Yoga, And Meditation |Life Coaching - by Submitted on Sep 24, 2020 from Yogasth Vidya RishikeshYou are carrying out your regular routine and your energy, enthusiasm, and productivity go through high and low depending on the day. Its a holiday and you become relaxed, excited, and dynamic. We are a servant of our heart and allow thoughts, emotions, and attachments to make us dance to ...
Views: 774 - Reiki Treatment, Therapy healing in NYC with Getintegrativehealth.com - by Submitted on Jan 30, 2019 from Soli SethiWe live in a world of energy that nourishes and maintains all living things. When this energy flows uninterrupted there is balance and harmony within and around us, and we experience a sense of well being. There are many variations of Reiki, but in essence Reiki treatments can help the body ...
Views: 696 - Rekindling a Relationship - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2011 from Tara SpringettThe following case-study demonstrates how to rekindle a relationship or marriage by practicing the simple self-help practice higher-consciousness healing as described in Tara’s book The Five-Minute Miracle. Anne (45 years) came to see me because she was very frustrated in her relationship with ...
Views: 1749 - Relationship Counselling - by Submitted on Sep 20, 2019 from Radhika SinghRelationship Counseling in India Due to Modernization, Relationships are getting tough day by day due to huge expectations and not proper co-ordination. Couples often are busy in figuring out the negative points instead of seeing positive aspects. In fact, rather than of improving themselves, ...
Views: 687 - 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 - Relieve and Manage Stress Using the Power of TFT, EFT & QEPR - by Submitted on Apr 02, 2011 from Paul EmeryStress, Anxiety and the 'tapping' therapies What is stress and anxiety? How does it affect you? It is a common and normal fact of life that no matter who we are, where we live or how old we are most of us experience some form of stress and anxiety throughout our daily lives. Be it work ...
Views: 1657 - Remembering happy memories can lower your depression - by Submitted on May 26, 2016 from Victor MarchioneThe new findings were published in Nature and they reveal that positive memory is linked with a boost in mood. The research was conducted on male mice. When the male mice were with female mice neurons were activated in their brain because they were enjoying themselves. For 10 days after the ...
Views: 748 - Residential Drug Treatment Programs in California - by Submitted on Mar 21, 2019 from Ken SeeleyWhen an individual takes the first important step towards recovery, the informed decision to obtain treatment for drug or alcohol addiction - there are a few things to consider when deciding on the type of rehab is best suited for the individuals unique situation. Each individual struggling ...
Views: 1267 - Resolved for 2022: To Do More Self-Reflection — Aggh! - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2022 from Marcia Naomi Berger"If you know what you do, you can do what you want," Feldenkrais instructor Ruti Gorel quotes Dr. Moshe Feldenkrais. The Feldenkrais method prescribes gentle, mindful exercises. While doing them, I become deeply relaxed. Afterward, my posture improves. The method focuses on ...
Views: 574 - 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 - Revolutionize Your Health: Accessing Testosterone Boosters with Ease - by Submitted on May 18, 2024 from Mathew PhilipIn the quest for improved health, vitality, and performance, testosterone boosters have emerged as a beacon of hope for many. With the modern lifestyle taking its toll on our physical and mental well-being, maintaining optimum hormone levels is more important than ever. Testosterone, a critical ...
Views: 239 - 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: 1215 - 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 - 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: 1189 - Safe Personal Development and Self-Discovery – Respecting The Dream Language - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2011 from Christina SponiasTwo weeks ago I had an interesting discussion with a commenter at an article directory. He said that he disagreed with my translations, giving another interpretation for the meaning of the dream symbol I was analyzing in my article. I told him that his opinion had no value. The meaning of ...
Views: 959 - Safe Psychotherapy Based on Dream Translation - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2011 from Christina SponiasYou should regularly write down your dreams in a dream journal because all dreams help you solve your psychological problems. Your dreams contain precious messages sent by the wise unconscious mind. You can submit your dreams for a professional translation and psychotherapy and find ...
Views: 1283 - Sanity and Sanctity - by Submitted on Jul 11, 2011 from Christina SponiasSanity depends on balance, and balance depends on sensitivity and sensibility. However, human beings are very far from sanity. We possess a huge wild conscience (anti-conscience) that is totally absurd and occupies the biggest part of our brain. I could discover the existence of our ...
Views: 1197 - 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 - 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 - Scientists Say Cannibalism is Inevitable: But is it? - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2021 from Emily ScottWhen the police entered the house of an individual, who was up till then just mildly suspicious, they were not prepared for what they found inside. They were not prepared to find severed heads in the fridge, body parts strewn across the kitchen, decapitated fingers and phallus in a kettle, and ...
Views: 517 - Search for a Birth Family in Vietnam Begins with an Amazing Story - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2010 from Stephanie AltI am a mother of two wonderful young adults, my natural born son and my daughter, who was adopted fifteen years ago from Kien Giang province in Vietnam. I write as a mother in search of information and connections specifically to families with children from Kien Giang, and as a professional ...
Views: 2250 - 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: 977 - Seasonal Affective Disorder: How the Change in Light May Affect You - by Submitted on Sep 24, 2009 from John MooreSEASONAL AFFECTIVE DISORDER How the change in daylight may affect you ©2009 by John D. Moore In this article: • Learn the key features of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) by Dr. John Moore with www.mychicagotherapist.com • Assess the possible causes of SAD • Explore various ...
Views: 1271 - 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 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 - SELF ESTEEM CONTINUED - by Submitted on Mar 08, 2011 from Keith BraySelf Esteem Continued To me, self esteem is the most important possession a human being can have. We were born innocent, and the lowering of self esteem occurred through life experiences and over time. They key point, we were born with self esteem and it still exists within all of us, but with ...
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