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Online therapy offers great benefits.Life in the time of Covid-19 - by Therapion- How Not to be a Victim of Your Emotions: Mindfulness Therapy - by Submitted on Jun 21, 2011 from Peter StrongWhen you really look closely at anxiety, depression, fear, anger or stress, you will almost always find recurring patterns of negative thoughts, traumatic memories and habitual emotional reactions. They are our tormentors, the pesky biting insects that annoy us throughout the day. They ambush ...
Views: 2332(1 vote) - FR*EE Confidence Booster - by Submitted on Dec 30, 2009 from annie breathingspacetherapies.co.ukRELEASE SELF-LIMITING BELIEFS My New Year's Gift to You 100% of the people who book sessions with me are extremely competent people, most have responsible jobs or other responsible roles in life, yet the vast majority hold themselves back through negative thinking and limiting beliefs ...
Views: 1458(8 votes) - PSORIASIS IS AN ANGRY MAN’S GAME - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2009 from Paul HowardFor nearly 10 years I’ve been using hypnotherapy to help clients with Psoriasis. I have noticed three particular personality traits that seem common to most clients I see. But more of that later… When I first started working with clients who had Psoriasis, I conducted a study into the ...
Views: 3827(4 votes) - Tired. A matter of acquiescence or despair. - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2009 from Bill White“Tired.” Just pause for a moment and ponder the word. Actually, it’s a very deep state of mind and heart, isn’t it? I mean, we all know what it’s like to be tired and ready for bed after a long day. However, I’m presenting the word within the context of being emotionally, mentally, and ...
Views: 1420(3 votes) - All We Need is Love... - by Submitted on Dec 15, 2009 from Bill WhiteBeing in the very heart of the holiday season, I wanted to share some thoughts and feelings about love. Now, I know the subject of love may be difficult to embrace for one with our past and present emotional experience; however I’m suggesting we sufficiently open our hearts and minds and give it ...
Views: 1645(5 votes) - What Do You (Nurture) Feed? - by Submitted on Jun 30, 2010 from Sherry O'BrianWhat beliefs and thoughts do you nurture daily? Do your beliefs and thoughts support or sabotage you? Are you aware of any conflict within? Our beliefs (conscious & subconscious) are reflected by the emotions (energy in motion) we experience in our lives. When we experience a life that is ...
Views: 1667(3 votes) - Morphic Resonance & the Power of Community - by Submitted on Jun 30, 2010 from Sherry O'BrianHave you ever experienced a gathering (church, conference, workshops, etc.) where the synergy of the group was so uplifting & powerful you just knew this would last forever? Then you return back to your everyday routine & environment (work, home, etc.) & some part of this energy or experience ...
Views: 2698(2 votes) - Creating An Energetic Bridge - by Submitted on Jun 30, 2010 from Sherry O'BrianThe efficacy of energy-based psychotherapy is slowly increasing with the advent of new technology that can measure brain waves and other forms of subtle energy. As with any field of study there are several branches, all of which focus on change within some aspect of the human energy field, or ...
Views: 1824(2 votes) - Balanced Giving - by Submitted on Jun 30, 2010 from Sherry O'BrianDid you know that November is National Care-givers month? Unfortunately, most caregivers are unaware of this. Moreover, much too busy and overwhelmed to – STOP, and give themselves the much needed attention they deserve. When the balance between an individual’s needs and that of another in ...
Views: 1650(2 votes) - Struggling for My Way - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2009 from Jennifer Young, LPCSometimes I just have to laugh and shake my head when I think of all the times, all the ways I have tried to make things turn out my way. I am proof that our God is a patient God. I get this idea in my head that I know the way things should go or what is best, and then I struggle, stress, and ...
Views: 945(5 votes) - You are a One of a Kind Miracle - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2009 from M.J. RyanI am larger and better than I thought. I did not know I held so much goodness. --Walt Whitman The other day, I was driving down a country road in upstate New York when a giant billboard for a car dealership caught my eye. It had a picture of a smiling infant and the words “YOU WERE ...
Views: 1381(2 votes) - I WON’T Feel Your Pain! - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2009 from Liam O'Sullivann.b. This article was originally published in the author's weekly Column in the Crossmaglen Examiner newspaper. The Column is called 'The Head Examiner'. Isn’t it great to be alive? Tell me, what do you think of the phrase ‘The Head Examiner’? It’s certainly catchy. It may raise a wee smile. ...
Views: 1035(1 vote) - Spectator or Participant? - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2009 from William StoneOf course, we are all participants in our own lives. But sometimes we live life from a distance, watching it go by without making any vigorous moves to keep from getting stuck, or to reach a goal that requires some extra effort. It is almost like we are a spectator of our own lives, just ...
Views: 3677(3 votes) - What is EFT Therapy and How It Can Help Your Overall Wellness - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2009 from Mark FooNo matter what end of the therapy spectrum you are, it might do you well to learn about EFT. EFT refers to a new way to release repressed feelings known as Emotional Freedom Technique, and can revolutionize your therapy techniques. EFT Creation and Development EFT Therapy was created by Gary ...
Views: 1028(3 votes) - How to Turn Sleepless Nights into Sweet Dreams - by Submitted on Nov 25, 2009 from Elsabe SmitThis is a quote from the Wall Street Journal in September 2009: “A recent study reported that 52% of working French don’t sleep well on Sunday night. But work-related stress is not a French disease, and is ubiquitous and severe in all developed economies. In the U.K. and U.S. 70% of employees ...
Views: 1721(4 votes) - Teen Depression Therapy: Helping Teens & Children Overcome Depression - by Submitted on Dec 18, 2009 from Krystal KuehnDepression is very serious and often goes untreated in children and teens. Symptoms are commonly overlooked or minimized as part of growing up or something that will pass with time. Child and teen depression has a negative impact on development, school performance, and relationships. ...
Views: 2635(2 votes) - Tap in the Gratitude With EFT and Speed Up the Healing Process - by Submitted on Jun 03, 2010 from Annabel FisherWhen we are struggling to overcome a chronic illness or chronic pain, our lives become very focused on what is wrong, and the steps we need to take in order to recover. Our lives may consist of appointments with doctors, specialists, therapists, and various practitioners. In fact, we may feel as ...
Views: 2716(5 votes) - Tap in the Gratitude With EFT and Speed Up the Healing Process - by Submitted on Jun 03, 2010 from Annabel FisherWhen we are struggling to overcome a chronic illness or chronic pain, our lives become very focused on what is wrong, and the steps we need to take in order to recover. Our lives may consist of appointments with doctors, specialists, therapists, and various practitioners. In fact, we may feel as ...
Views: 2081(5 votes) - Deserving Wellness - by Submitted on Jun 03, 2010 from Annabel FisherWhen I was severely ill with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS), the one constant factor in my somewhat restricted life was the unequivocal support I was given by my parents and my husband. If I hadn't received their love and encouragement on a daily basis, I know the journey would have been far ...
Views: 2107(6 votes) - EMDR as a Healing Tool in Traumatic Grief - by Submitted on Nov 21, 2009 from Beth PattersonThe intense and painful experiences of grief are generally considered "normal." However, when those experiences are extremely distressing, unduly interfere with day-to-day functioning or do not subside to a manageable level over time, the bereaved may be experiencing complicated or traumatic ...
Views: 5839(3 votes) - Surviving Family Drama during the Holidays - by Submitted on Nov 20, 2009 from Mary Kay CocharoEmily stood in the rain intently staring at the travel poster outside the travel agency. Stunning sandy beaches, sun streaming onto golden beach goers, calm water just as blue as a sapphire. But the photo told only half the story; the headline told the rest: “Forget the Family Drama & ...
Views: 3593(3 votes) - The need to make peace with the past in order to heal - by Submitted on Jun 03, 2010 from Annabel FisherThe majority of chronically ill clients I work with are on some form of medication. Their medical doctors have outlined what they can hope to accomplish, and how their body will respond, if they continue to use the medication; and what to expect if they choose not to take the drugs, or decide to ...
Views: 2026(4 votes) - How to Parent Your Adult Child - by Submitted on Nov 10, 2009 from Gloria ArensonIn the last few years I have created a new niche in my practice, counseling parents of adult "children." Perhaps it is a result of the fact that people are living longer that my clients are often over 65 and are as frustrated over their relationships with their grown-up sons and daughters as ...
Views: 14298(3 votes) - ***Overcoming Fear and Hearing Voices with Oedipus - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2009 from Emily Erickson-SandstromOvercoming Fear and Hearing Voices with Oedipus When I was a kid I used to chat with adults waiting for the bus on bus benches. Taking opinion polls with this captive audience in the summer in south Florida in the Fifties was easy. People will tell a kid anything when there's absolutely ...
Views: 3480(16 votes) - Transformational Groups Part III: Accessing Divine Truth - by Submitted on Nov 05, 2009 from Jane CohenTransformational Groups explore the potential of the present moment, which is where Divine truth can be tapped into. It's a process of moving participants past the control, distortions and limits of human emotional defense systems, into a co-creative process with the Divine. The human ...
Views: 1412(2 votes) - Transformational Groups Part II: Going Beyond the Emotional Defense Systems (Getting to Love) - by Submitted on Nov 05, 2009 from Jane CohenTransformational Groups are meant to be a microcosm of how you interrelate with people. They can reveal, and facilitate the transformation of, emotional structures that block your authenticity, empowered communication, emotional accessibility, and so on. In the context of relating to each ...
Views: 1272(2 votes) - Transformational Groups Part I: The Transformational Potential of Groups - by Submitted on Nov 05, 2009 from Jane CohenSome groups hold in place what already is, perhaps set up for accomplishing a goal that is already defined, or for supporting something from a set position. When a new participant comes into a group, they generally assume that what the group is about is what they walk into, what is currently ...
Views: 1450(3 votes) - Selfcare For Therapists - by Submitted on Nov 05, 2009 from Melissa DanielsonAre you feeling run down? Is it difficult to leave your clients’ problems at the office? Are you often anxious and stressed due to your work? As empathic therapists, we cannot help but be affected by our clients’ tumultuous lives and mental illness; therapists can be bombarded by negative, ...
Views: 2293(5 votes) - Journal Writing Secrets - 5 Steps to Start Journaling for the Health of It - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2009 from Mari L. McCarthyFor most of us, there’s a lot more going on inside our minds and bodies than we let on. We may carry ourselves with the utmost confidence,when in reality we feel like a mess. There’s a lot we haven’t processed,perhaps because we don’t know how or simply don’t want to. When we bottle up ...
Views: 2672(3 votes) - Therapy Should I or Shouldn't I? - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2009 from Cheryl HitchcockI'm all about breaking stereotypes and reducing stigma. I've often run into many of these in my line of business. As a therapist working with some of the most vulnerable and stigmatized people in society I feel an obligation to debunk stereotypes that have held people back from seeking help ...
Views: 1332(3 votes) - Enjoy Your Life to Its Full Spectrum - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2009 from Yves VerheyenGiven that we are all concerned about our health and our getting old, each of us should gain insight into his or hers own health, and learn about sound balanced solutions for self-improvement. Wellness from a wholistic perspective goes beyond just your physical self because it considers the ...
Views: 840 - Finding Freedom from the Shame of Anxiety - Part I - by Submitted on Oct 27, 2009 from Jennifer Young, LPCOn the way to church Sunday I began to feel outraged. Running through my mind were all the different teachings I have heard about worry and anxiety. The outrage came from the fact that most of them left me feeling ashamed for my lack of faith. One speaker went as far as to call anxiety a ...
Views: 1168 - Second Marriage Jitters - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2009 from Diana Weiss-WisdomThe Birds, the Bees, and Blended Families Dear Dr. Weiss-Wisdom My boyfriend and I are both divorced with children. We want to get married but we’re nervous about how to make it work. We both had terrible marriages the first go around. Now things will be even more challenging with the ...
Views: 4435(2 votes) - The Past, the Present, and What Comes Next...Submitted on Oct 23, 2009 from Jeannette RodriguezIn expressive arts therapy, we are always working in the present. The here and now is the only real medium we have to work with, the only place where thoughts, feelings, and behaviors occur. This may seem strange, especially if you are dealing with past traumatic or childhood issues. But ...
Views: 1416(5 votes) - Anxiety and the Quest for Perfection: Fuhgedaboudit! - by Submitted on Oct 22, 2009 from Bill WhiteAs we begin to recover from panic disorder, any mind variance for that matter, we spend so much time monitoring the frequency and intensity of our symptoms. As humans, pain isn’t out thing; so we’re always looking for signs that our suffering is coming to an end. And, naturally, we’re hopeful, ...
Views: 1745(3 votes) - ***Fine-Tuning Your Affirmations For Maximal Benefit - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2009 from Daniel BenorA recent study revealed that positive affirmations may actually make some people feel worse instead of better. Psychologists Joanne V. Wood and John W. Lee from the University of Waterloo, and W.Q. Elaine Perunovic from the University of New Brunswick found that people with low self esteem who ...
Views: 2468 - ***Powerful New Way to Deal with Financial Stresses and Worries - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2009 from Daniel BenorThere are fears around the planet about the financial crises now threatening every country in the world. The hasty governmental responses of throwing paper money at the problems that were created by irresponsible investments of banks is not going to solve these problems. Printing more money ...
Views: 1527(2 votes) - *** Emotional Wounds: Bandages, Baggage, Balms and Blessings - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2009 from Daniel BenorWe are often taught to ignore and bury our problems and upsets and to 'be strong.' This is a temporary solution for distress that has serious drawbacks. Learning to identify and release our feelings are much better ways of handling them. Varieties of self-treatment methods enable us to do this, ...
Views: 2537(3 votes) - Journal Writing Secrets - 8 Ways to Use a Journal to Defeat Writer's Block - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2009 from Mari L. McCarthyWriter's block is an annoying and often persistent condition that impacts all writers: and that means everyone, because everyone is a writer! A writer's block episode is a temporary situation, but we prolong the agony when we allow ourselves to be overwhelmed by it rather than meeting, ...
Views: 2906(1 vote) - About Online Counseling - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2009 from Ken FieldsOnline counseling is a relatively new therapeutic service. There are many advantages over the traditional in-person face-to-face therapeutic sessions offered in just about every community. And, of course, there are some cons. As the technology has developed, online counseling has also grown ...
Views: 1988(1 vote) - Clinical Depression Symptoms - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2009 from john blosseEvery year on average, one in four people in the UK suffer from some kind of mental health problem, anxiety and depression being the most common disorders. There has been a tenfold increase in depression since the Second World War the main form of depression is known as clinical depression. So ...
Views: 1584 - WALKING THROUGH THE GAUNTLET OF THE ABYSS IN THERAPY Part 2 - by Submitted on Nov 25, 2009 from Sadie SheafeTrust in therapy only happens at step one, with the client's willingness to admit that there is a problem and by having the courage to consciously work on it. The ‘HOW’ in therapy are indeed HONESTY, OPENNESS and WILLINGNESS! As the client begins to open themselves up in the therapeutic ...
Views: 1959(3 votes) - WALKING THROUGH THE GAUNTLET OF THE ABYSS IN THERAPY - by Submitted on Nov 25, 2009 from Sadie SheafeFor a moment imagine that you are standing alone at the entrance of a deep hole, a gloomy dark chasm. Imagine in your mind's eye staring into a terrifying and ominous void…a murky hole! The opening is indistinguishable, and it's intimidating. What is even worse is that this sinister cavity, this ...
Views: 1971(4 votes) - The Other Parent - by Submitted on May 25, 2012 from Roni Weisberg-RossThe following is not an article but some preliminary thoughts on what may be expanded into one later on: I’ve been experiencing a lot of counter-transference lately with my clients over “the other parent”, especially when the other parent is the mother. You may be wondering who I’m referring ...
Views: 1349(1 vote) - Domestic Violence Is Not Just About Physcial Abuse - by Submitted on May 30, 2011 from Ross Rosenberg, M.Ed. LCPC CADCOver the course of my career, I have helped many clients pursue a sense of personal power and emotional health sufficient enough to be safe, strong, and healthy while working through relationships with aggressive and/or abusive partners. Generally speaking, these aggressive/abusive partners ...
Views: 1653(1 vote) - "Back To School" Brings Students "Back To Stress" - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2009 from Leah FriedmanMany students over the summer enjoyed a relatively leisurely few months. Soon they will again begin their schooling season and many already have. Unfortunately, instead of experiencing a purely focused learning environment, many students' stress levels will ramp up quickly. It's that time of ...
Views: 1056(2 votes) - Suspect Your Child Is Using Drugs - by Submitted on Nov 17, 2012 from Christopher LowryHow can you tell if your child is using drugs? It is difficult because changes in mood or attitudes, unusual temper outbursts, changes in sleeping habits, changes in hobbies or other interests are common in teens. These changes often signal that something troubling is going on and may involve ...
Views: 2284(4 votes) - ***Does Psychotherapy Work? - by Submitted on Sep 24, 2009 from Margaret PaulMany years ago, when I became a psychotherapist, all I knew was the traditional psychotherapy that I had learned in school, and that I had personally experienced with many different therapists and many different forms of therapy. For 18 years I practiced what I had learned, and I was never happy ...
Views: 4857(9 votes) - 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: 1272 - Teen Gaming Addictions on the Rise in the U.S. - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2009 from Alexa NuessleTEEN GAMING ADDICTIONS ON THE RISE IN U.S. Study Finds 10 Percent of Children Addicted to Online and Video Games HUNTSVILLE, Ala.- Parents often joke that their children and teens “Just can’t tear themselves away from their video games.” Studies show parents it’s not a joking matter. ...
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