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Online therapy offers great benefits.Life in the time of Covid-19 - by Therapion- Take Steps to Strengthen Marriages & Partnerships during COVID-19 - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2020 from Erin WileyWith COVID-19, quarantine, the economy, and the stress of life right now, relationships can struggle under the strain; however, there are ways on keeping relationships strong and healthy during these times. Like never before, couples are finding they have more time together. Working from ...
Views: 715 - Taking Personal Responsibility for What is Ours - by Submitted on Dec 07, 2015 from Amanda Dobra HopeAs a holistic life coach and spiritual counselor for both individuals and couples, as well as an avid student of my own personal growth for many, many years- I have come to the conclusion that one of the most important things we can do to increase satisfaction in our relationships with ourselves ...
Views: 1361 - Talk to a Psychologist Online - by Submitted on Sep 12, 2019 from Radhika SinghIn today's world, Mental health is an important part of our health and therefore we want to make sure that we are happy and sound to lead our lives the way we want it. Today's life is very stressful and frustrating especially when you are handling various personal and professional commitments. ...
Views: 1065 - Talking Soul to Soul - by Many of you choose this article to read because you were interested in the title– Talking Soul to Soul. You are wondering what exactly could that possibly mean? Well I’ll first tell you what it is not. It is not communication using mediums or psychics or any third party to contact a person ...
Views: 6381 - Talking therapies to help reduce anxiety - by Submitted on Jan 23, 2017 from Sharon StilesIf you are looking for a talking therapy to reduce your anxiety it can be confusing because there are so many different types of them. Below are some of the most common ones so that you can choose which one seems most relevant to you. All of them help you to think about your anxiety in a ...
Views: 1230 - Talking to restore optimum state - by Submitted on Jul 04, 2012 from David FinneyCounseling Coaching Coping Cure - which to choose? A therapist, a coach, a doctor or self-reliance. I believe that there are six energies that each provide us with our daily source of motivation: the energy of music, movement, meditation, humour, learning & conversation. What I have learned with ...
Views: 1062 - Tapping to Rewrite Your Story - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2015 from Sally ThibaultSometimes I see the saddest thing. I speak to hundreds of women in the work I do….women who run businesses; women who are employed in business; women who have spent the last decades raising children; women who are happily married; women who are still searching for the love they deserve. I ...
Views: 839 - Technology Aided Infidelity - by Submitted on Jun 30, 2010 from Miho AdkinsAt 5:00 pm he called his wife to tell her he will have supper with co workers and then go to a client meeting. Her innocent response is "Have a great night, see you later". At 5:15 he left his office and is headed to a small city some thirty miles from his office. He checked his text messages ...
Views: 1859 - Telemedicine: Why It’s Important for Private Practice in 2020 - by Submitted on Jan 16, 2020 from Mark KellyWhat is Telemedicine and Telehealth? As practitioners of health and wellness it is our prerogative to explore the best and most efficient means to provide care for our clients. As we enter the new year of 2020, it is a great time to review the landscape of the developing technologies in ...
Views: 893 - Ten Tips for Surviving a Transition - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2011 from Sima ChowdhuryChange is inevitable, but can be overwhelming when it comes all at once. In the last year I’ve gone through some of the top most stressful things that can happen to a person several times over including moving, change of career and broken relationships. Here are some of the tips and tricks I use ...
Views: 886 - Test Tube Baby Center in Punjab - by Submitted on Dec 19, 2019 from Angel SmithTest Tube Baby Center in Punjab We accept that having babies is one of the most exciting happens one's throughout everyday life. We are centered around offering help to infertile couples exploring the multifaceted way of infertility. The principle objective of Janam fertility unnaturally ...
Views: 571 - Testing The Abuser - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2008 from Sam VakninIt is clear that each abuser requires individual psychotherapy, tailored to his specific needs – on top of the usual group therapy and marital (or couple) therapy. At the very least, every offender should be required to undergo the following tests to provide a complete picture of his personality ...
Views: 1472 - That Three-Pound Mass in Your Skull - It's Yours! - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2009 from Bill WhiteI was involved in a situation several days ago that rekindled some thoughts I’d been having over the past few months. I’d like to share what’s on my mind. I had been summoned to an emergency department to do a psych assessment on a woman who just hours before had her suicidal plan interrupted ...
Views: 704 - The 7 Ways Ayahuasca Will Ruin Your Life - by Submitted on Apr 04, 2019 from Gemini AdamsAya-Whatta? Was probably what you’d have said a few years ago when reading this, but this previously mysterious Amazonian plant medicine known as Ayahuasca has, in the past few years, hit the mainstream hard. Until pretty recently, this off-beat beverage seemed appealing only to a few brave ...
Views: 1409 - The ABCs of a Healthy Mindset - by Submitted on Jun 26, 2016 from Michael MantellEver since the 1950’s when Albert Ellis, Ph.D., my teacher and mentor, developed Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy/Coaching, the mental health field has not been the same. Instead of spending months and years gazing inward and backward with no real behavior change, folks experiencing emotional ...
Views: 1185 - The Advantages of Body-Based Psychotherapy - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2007 from Ann BradneyI love my job. I am a Core Energetics therapist. Core Energetics is a body-based therapy that combines the best of traditional talk therapy with therapeutic techniques—such as movement, sound, posture, breathing, and exaggerated expressions—in order to help clients experience deep ...
Views: 2083 - The Art Of Inner Balance - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2009 from Elaine Bolduc“The greatest adventure of your life is finding your own rhythm and dancing to it.” ~ E.B. Balance - to be in equilibrium Equilibrium - a state of balance between opposing forces Homeostasis - the tendency of a living organism or system to maintain balance Polarity - the tendency to turn, ...
Views: 1776 - The Avoidant Patient - A Case Study - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2007 from Sam VakninNotes of first therapy session with Gladys, female, 26, diagnosed with Avoidant Personality Disorder "I would like to be normal" - says Gladys and blushes purple. In which sense is she abnormal? She prefers reading books and watching movies with her elderly mother to going out with her ...
Views: 1153 - The Battle You Don't Want To Win - by Submitted on Jan 24, 2008 from Ron and Denny ReynoldsMen and women have different underlying negative beliefs about themselves. Generally speaking, men are primarily concerned about their productivity. Their self-talk centers around whether or not they're able to produce enough. Can they do a good enough job in the world? Can they be good ...
Views: 1336 - The Benefits of EFT - from Weight Loss to Stress Relief - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2011 from Paul EmeryBreakthroughs Many of the advancements you see today regarding health and medicine would have seemed unbelievable 25 years ago, but are now an accepted and regular part of many lives, as are modalities like Meditation and Yoga. But unlike these highly visible breakthroughs and familiar ...
Views: 1933 - The Benefits Of Family Therapy - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2013 from Anita LohrMany families are often confronted by situations that may cause stress, anger, tension and heartache in the family dynamics. For this reason, a family may consider going to family therapy sessions to work through some of those problems and challenges. A therapist is a good sounding board when ...
Views: 1774 - The Benefits Of LGBT Counseling - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2017 from Lilu SahooLGBT, as many of you may already know, stands for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender. LGBT counseling revolves around the idea of getting the people belonging to this group to get to know themselves better so that they can overcome issues like depression, social anxiety, pressure, bullying, ...
Views: 1478 - The Borderline Patient - A Case Study - by Submitted on Jun 25, 2007 from Sam VakninNotes of first therapy session with T. Dal, female, 26, diagnosed with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) Dal is an attractive young woman but seems to be unable to maintain a stable sense of self-worth and self-esteem. Her confidence in her ability to "hold on to men" is at a low ebb, ...
Views: 1578 - The Brain Power Given By Dream Therapy – A Real Case - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2011 from Christina SponiasMy work proves to the world that everyone must learn Carl Jung’s method of dream interpretation because it is the only correct one. I simplified his complicated method for you, and now you can immediately understand the meaning of all dreams. Besides this fact, I continued his research, ...
Views: 933 - 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: 992 - The Causes and Consequences of Voice/Vocal Repair Matters: - by Submitted on Jan 20, 2020 from Diana Yampolsky- My close observations and beliefs. - For at least a decade, about 90 percent of people have been coming through our doors to conquer not only a voice repair but, as experience shows, first and foremost, to acquire a new and improved lifestyle… Our Toronto prominent newspaper, The Toronto ...
Views: 849 - The Challenge of Depression Extends Beyond the Individual - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2016 from Gary DirenfeldCoping with depression requires one’s partner and family to understand the difference between depression and sadness. Sadness usually refers to a sense of loss, grief or upset in response to an event typically recent in one’s life. While sadness can be intense, it usually runs its course as ...
Views: 1223 - The Conflicts Of Therapy - by Submitted on Mar 31, 2008 from Sam VakninDisclaimer Statistically, the majority of abuse victims are female and most abusers are male. Still, we should bear in mind that there are male victims and female offenders as well. Ideally, after a period of combined tutoring, talk therapy, and (anti-anxiety or antidepressant) medications, ...
Views: 1474 - The Conjunctive Model Of Psychotherapy (An Excerpt) - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2008 from Steven FrankelThe psychotherapy process requires the deliberate joining of two human beings, mainly orchestrated by one, and requiring heartfelt collaboration by both. Breaches in the relationship are plumbed for the information they provide, the two continually surprised and inspired as they move to new, ...
Views: 1579 - The Correlation Between Suicide and Addiction - by Submitted on Aug 03, 2018 from Irving SchattnerWritten by Melissa Howard No one wants to experience suicide or suicidal ideation. Often, suicide is a last resort to end suffering. Unfortunately, there is a painful relationship between suicide and substance abuse. If someone in your life suffers from addiction, here is what you need to ...
Views: 1067 - The Crack Addict Secret to Success - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2013 from Valery SatterwhiteThe other day a friend asked me how I help people. I told her, very simply, that I teach people how to crack their world open to reveal thrilling new possibilities and opportunities that they couldn't see before. She laughed and said I encourage people to become Crack Addicts. HA! In that ...
Views: 2261 - The Danger of Straddling the Fence in Regards to Your Marriage - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2011 from Chris HartwellWhen people marry, they have great hopes and dreams for the relationship and their life together. Then sometimes, after they begin their lives together, they find themselves unhappy with the way things are turning out. This can cause them to consider leaving the relationship. During the time ...
Views: 5277 - 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: 952 - The Delights of Sandplay Therapy - by Submitted on Jun 26, 2012 from Rosalind L. Heiko, Ph.D.We must be willing to get rid of the life we’ve planned, so as to have the life that is waiting for us. -Joseph Campbell Developed by Dora M. Kalff of Switzerland, Sandplay has become more popular throughout the United States since ...
Views: 1813 - The Dependent Patient - A Case Study - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2007 from Sam VakninNotes of first therapy session with Mona, female, 32, diagnosed with Dependent Personality Disorder (or Codependence) "I know I won't actually die, but it often feels like it." - says Mona and nervously pats her auburn hair - "I can't live without him, that's for sure. When he is gone, it's ...
Views: 1316 - The Different Types And Symptoms Of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2011 from Steven QaresmaInception of OCD typically takes place during teenage years or young adult and children at times have symptoms similar to OCD but not necessarily so. It is important to note that OCD in children usually change and consequently a child with OCD symptoms will not automatically have OCD as an ...
Views: 1696 - The Elderly Need You: 5 Ways to Help Your Widowed Senior Following Their Loss - by Submitted on Jun 15, 2015 from Rachelle WilberLosing a spouse at an older age is extremely difficult. The grief involved and the feeling of being alone can creep in, causing the widower to feel at a loss for life. If you have a parent or know somebody who just recently became a widower, you really need to help them grieve with these five ...
Views: 1220 - The Emotional Toll of Personal Injury and How to Cope with It - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2023 from Guest AuthorYou know what's worse than stubbing your toe on a coffee table? Suffering a personal injury. Sure, the physical pain can be excruciating, but what many people don't realize is that the emotional impact of personal injury can be just as devastating. From anxiety and depression to ...
Views: 441 - The Evolution of Therapy Chairs: From Basic to Advanced - by Submitted on Sep 06, 2024 from Suajin ThomasThe design and functionality of therapy chairs have undergone significant transformations over the years. What once began as simple, utilitarian seating has evolved into highly specialized furniture designed to enhance comfort, support, and therapeutic outcomes. This evolution reflects broader ...
Views: 175 - The Fast Life Grinds: How to Overcome Habitual High-risk Behaviors - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2015 from Anica OaksSome people are naturally drawn to high-risk behaviors. This may involve taking drugs or alcohol, engaging in promiscuous sex, gambling or getting into physical altercations. There are many different ways this tendency can manifest, but all can be dangerous. In some cases, such actions can have ...
Views: 1156 - The Gift of Projection - by Submitted on Oct 17, 2018 from Sheryl PaulProjection is one of the most important concepts to understand when you’re stuck in relationship anxiety or any manifestation of anxiety. It’s a psychological term that essentially means we’re stuck in a story about someone or something else with the belief that it’s true, and that if the person ...
Views: 903 - The Hateful Patient - Difficult Patients in Psychotherapy - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2007 from Sam VakninIn 1978, a medical doctor by the name of J.E. Groves published in the prestigious New England Journal of Medicine an article titled "Taking Care of the Hateful Patient". In it he admitted that patients with personality disorders often evoke in their physicians dislike or even outright hatred. ...
Views: 1843 - The Healing Power Of Presence - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2018 from Oliver JR CooperEarlier on, whilst I was out running, I was reflecting on how important presence is when it comes to healing. It is important in all areas, of course, but this was the area that I primarily thought about. For example, when a healer has been able to let in a certain amount of presence (I say ...
Views: 957 - The Histrionic Patient - A Case Study - by Submitted on Jun 26, 2007 from Sam VakninNotes of first therapy session with Marsha, female, 56, diagnosed with Histrionic Personality Disorder Marsha visibly resents the fact that I have had to pay attention to another patient (an emergency) "at her expense" as she puts it. She pouts and bats suspiciously long eyelashes at me: "Has ...
Views: 3191 - The Holiday Time and the Dynamics of Distance - by Submitted on Dec 13, 2012 from Susan Schwartz, Ph.D.The holidays are reminders that we want closeness yet unconsciously set up emotional walls of distance. This may sound strange and paradoxical as the holidays are supposed to represent remembrance and thoughtfulness, love and care. They also bring up all the early needs that went unmet ...
Views: 952 - The Human Energy System - by Submitted on May 16, 2009 from Kyre AdeptImagine for a moment that you come in three layers. (Actually, the human has five main layers, but three will do for clarity’s sake.) Picture a pyramid, point up, divided into three horizontal bands. In order of frequency/vibration (highest to lowest) we find Spirit at the top, Soul in the ...
Views: 3454 - The Importance of Having a Personal Foot Massager - by Submitted on Feb 28, 2020 from Wajahat AliThese days, the market is filled with personal foot massage devices. They come in various shapes and sizes, not to mention prices. However, all of them have one thing in common. They not only give you a foot massage, but also relieve your stress and benefit from you in more than one ...
Views: 505 - The Importance of Love Relationships for Your Mental Stability - by Submitted on Jul 28, 2011 from Christina SponiasLove relationships are very important in everyone’s life. If you have traumatic love relationships when you are young, you’ll face tragic future situations. If you have no love relationships at all, you’ll develop a dangerous complex. You may even become mentally ill. Love is in fact very ...
Views: 1394 - The Importance of Recurring Nightmares – Finding Protection through Dream Therapy - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2011 from Christina SponiasRecurring nightmares indicate that you are in a very dangerous situation. You can completely lose your mind because you are influenced by your anti-conscience, which is your absurd wild side. If you have nightmares every night, you must urgently understand what is happening to you and your ...
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