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Online therapy offers great benefits.Life in the time of Covid-19 - by Therapion- Labyrinths: Catalysts For Therapeutic Growth - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2009 from Neal HarrisLooking back on over a decade of using labyrinths in counseling, all indications point to the powerful role they can play in facilitating the therapy process. I use a finger labyrinth in counseling at the same time as my clients do in order to promote relaxation and the resulting increase in ...
Views: 1579 - Cognitive Therapy and Weight-loss - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2009 from James KrehbielWeight-loss is about majoring in the majors; it’s not about how you “butter your bread.” Often, people can be obsessive with weight-loss behavior. Weight-loss and weight maintenance can become a ritualistic, compulsive cycle. Charlie Whitfield, author and addictions expert calls the pattern ...
Views: 1685(1 vote) - The Psychological Effects of Nutrition - by Submitted on Sep 03, 2016 from Randi FredricksDr. Randi Fredricks, Ph.D., LMFT San Jose Counseling and Psychotherapy (408) 264-3082 Among complimentary and alternative therapies for mental health, nutrition is by far the most popular and the most frequently studied. Food, dietary supplements and herbs interact biochemically with our ...
Views: 6011(2 votes) - Exercise and Depression: How Exercise Can Help You Manage Depression - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2016 from Randi FredricksDr. Randi Fredricks, Ph.D., LMFT San Jose Counseling and Psychotherapy (408) 264-3082 As scientific evidence accumulates in support of non-conventional approaches to mental health care, more and more practitioners are suggesting these methods to patients. Since prevention of disease is as ...
Views: 1362(2 votes) - Combining Psychotherapy with Complementary and Alternative Therapies - by Submitted on Sep 03, 2016 from Randi FredricksDr. Randi Fredricks, Ph.D., LMFT San Jose Counseling and Psychotherapy (408) 264-3082 We are astoundingly resilient beings. The body can heal itself; from the smallest cut to life-threatening illness. Our mental health can be healed in the same manner. But just as we sometimes need the help ...
Views: 1982(2 votes) - Mental Health Issues and the Media: Never the ‘twain Shall Meet'? - by Submitted on Dec 18, 2008 from Lucinda GreySo much of the media stigmatizes mental health issues. Yet, media coverage in general has a direct impact on all our lives and even controls, subliminally, how we think. But in the field of mental health, it is clear that poor quality, essentially unbalanced, press coverage of mental health ...
Views: 1090 - Thyroid Problems - Causes and Signs - by Submitted on Nov 17, 2008 from herbal remediesThyroid symptoms afflict at least 10 million persons in the USA alone. Symptoms of thyroid problems often go undiagnosed, making it difficult to really know how many people are suffering from thyroid symptoms. Thyroid gland functions include the vital role of regulating the body's rate of ...
Views: 1317 - Speaking About the Unspeakable - Depression, Anxiety, Death and Trauma - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2008 from Dell deBerardinisThere are some topics that make even the most experienced and eloquent speaker squirm and lock his tongue in silence: Death. Grief. Illness. Depression. Sexual abuse. War and PTSD. Family trauma. They're not your typical speech subjects, and yet they're such universal issues. Speaking ...
Views: 1283 - Ten Reasons to take a Reiki course - by Submitted on Aug 01, 2010 from Heather GoldsteinTen reasons to take a Reiki course... 1) Reiki courses teach you how to self-heal, so that on a daily basis you can balance your body, mind and spirit/soul and heal any physical problems/conditions or emotional traumas that need addressing. A Reiki course will empower you to take control ...
Views: 2132(1 vote) - Moving Beyond The Intellect - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2008 from James PowellDo you feel caught in patterns of behaviour and thought that are detrimental to your well-being, but in trying to do something about them that no manner of personal development tools, self-help books or even therapy or counselling have helped? Part of the reason may be, if you are a highly ...
Views: 1450 - Stressed Out And Depressed! Counseling Can Help You Cope With Fibromyalgia & Chronic Pain - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2008 from Erica ThompsonI cannot stress enough how important it is to get the right coping skills and help in order to keep from giving up or giving in. People with Fibromyalgia Syndrome (FM), Chronic Myofascial Pain (CMP) and any other chronic pain conditions, can benefit from counseling by a certified therapist for: ...
Views: 1520 - Deciding Where To Go For Counseling And Psychotherapy-From Mount Prospect, Volo And Marengo - by Submitted on Sep 27, 2008 from Dr Michael SheryA client-focused counseling practice can provide a variety of benefits to you. Look for one who treats other healthcare professionals and has an outstanding reputation. Such a therapist will provide advice on all aspects of mental health and psychiatric care. Importantly, a client-focused ...
Views: 1052 - 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 - How To Build Trust When Trusting Feels Dangerous? - by Submitted on Aug 29, 2008 from Gudrun FrerichsMoving on from surviving sexual abuse to thriving in life can often be an up-hill battle of epic proportions. People, who have been sexually abused and did not get immediately support, care, and love from their parents, inevitably struggle with developing trust. This struggle is not a ...
Views: 2092 - Therapy With An EFT Twist - by Submitted on Aug 21, 2008 from Ellen RichterOkay let’s answer your question first. What is EFT? It stands for Emotional Freedom Technique and is an incredibly simple yet powerful tool to release emotional blocks that weigh you down and keep you stuck. It was developed by Gary Craig and involves tapping on acupuncture points to ...
Views: 1708 - How To Be Successful In Therapy - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2008 from ernest schmidtWhen people come to therapy they are often unsure of what to expect and sometimes ask about how to get the most out of our meetings. There are several important things that you can do to increase your chances for success in therapy. I define “successful therapy” as achieving ...
Views: 856 - Amazing NLP! - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2011 from Paul EmeryHow To Change or Improve Something In Your Life – Now – With The Amazing ‘NLP’ Method! Anthony Robbins – Worlds #1 success coach and best-selling author confidently calls NLP – ‘an incredibly powerful tool’! Modern Psychology – ...
Views: 1867(2 votes) - 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 - 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 - MS, or Other Chronic Illness and the Family - by Submitted on Aug 14, 2008 from Randolph BleiwasRecently I was the Keynote speaker at a National MS Society Luncheon for caregivers; those persons who were involved with a family member with Multiple Sclerosis. In preperation for the luncheon I searched for information to add to my material. I found plenty of information for the family on the ...
Views: 2140 - Couples Problems and Therapy - by Submitted on Aug 14, 2008 from Randolph BleiwasAs human beings we have a tendency to stay stuck in patterns- We are creatures of routines. A pattern doesn't have to be enjoyable for us to repeat it, just familiar. It is what we naturally do without intervention. Some of our patterns are positive (our waking up routine, putting on a seat ...
Views: 1926 - Jungian Therapy, Dream Interpretation, And Biology - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2008 from Maxson McDowellJungian therapy, dream interpretation and biology: Max McDowell P {text-indent:30pt; text-align:justify} P.intro {text-indent:0pt; text-align:justify} Jungian therapy, dream interpretation and biology Maxson J. McDowell A version of this article was ...
Views: 2708(1 vote) - Top 10 Depression Tips From A Psychotherapist - by Submitted on Aug 08, 2008 from Peter FieldDepression is a condition that we see increasingly often in our hypnotherapy practice here in the UK. Here are my top 10 tips for dealing with this debilitating state: 1. Run Things According to the Clock – Set your alarm clock to awaken you at a reasonable time each morning and make ...
Views: 1512 - Cultivating A Healing Presence In Counseling - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2008 from Alfred HeathAn introduction for therapists, counselors, paraprofessionals, clergy, 12-step sponsors, or anyone in a helping role. In a keynote address, Joan Borysenko, Ph.D., author of Minding the Body, Mending the Mind, made the statement that the common ground in the disciplines of medicine, ...
Views: 3471 - Coherence Therapy - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2008 from Tim DesmondCoherence therapy is based on the premise that whatever difficulty you are having makes sense on a deeper emotional level. In other words, it is coherent and not a sign of dysfunction or irrationality. Discovering this hidden sense is the key to deep and lasting change. It was developed by ...
Views: 2277 - Philosophical Counseling: A New Frontier In Mental Health - by Submitted on Jul 27, 2008 from Eric BryantPhilosophical Counseling or Conventional Psychotherapy? Philosophical counseling is a method of therapy where the practitioner combines the insights and methods of philosophical discourse with traditional psychotherapeutic approaches. Often this combination creates a powerful therapeutic ...
Views: 1467 - 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: 1006 - 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 - Getting The Most Out Of Therapy: How To Collaborate With Your Therapist - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2008 from Steven FrankelThe decision to work with a therapist is never straightforward, but there are times in life when we just need that extra emotional support. While we may have loved ones who will help us through rough times, it is often a good idea to seek the less biased support of a professional when dealing ...
Views: 917 - How To Really Talk To Your Therapist: Four Collaborative Steps - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2008 from Steven FrankelPeople who go into therapy frequently report good experiences where the patient feels understood and well-supported by the therapist, who uses his or her therapeutic skills to facilitate a discovery and healing process. But what if your therapy frustrates you? What if your therapist is off ...
Views: 1511 - The Truth About Relationship Counseling - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2008 from Rhonda AudiaIt's been a long time coming but I think it's finally time that I make a stand about couples counseling. If people are telling couples that their problems will be over when they discover the source of their conflict and eliminate it -- I believe they are wrong. I'm not sure exactly what ...
Views: 1780 - Tips For Living - by Submitted on Jun 06, 2008 from Mark WatsonLife can be good and is good so long as we do our part to make it that way. Most of our problems in life are self-inflicted in some way. Blaming everyone else for your problems solves nothing. It keeps you in a state of “victim-hood”. Resolving problems and avoiding future problems is the ...
Views: 826 - *** The Law of Attraction Brings Gifts - by There is a lot of talk these days about The Secret and what we might be attracting into our lives. Some celebrities are attracting situations that give them the opportunity to enter rehab and clean up certain aspects of their lives. Paris Hilton is a good example of someone who has the ...
Views: 1764 - What Is Your Happiness Worth? - by Submitted on May 16, 2008 from Noah Rubinstein, LMFTAre you aware that most Americans spend more on material items than they do on their individual happiness and personal relationships? In the United States, the average American spends upwards of $40,000 for a luxury automobile and approximately $5,000 for a two week family vacation. What if I ...
Views: 742 - How To Select The Right Therapist For You - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2008 from Richard RauboltThere are thousands upon thousands of psychotherapists in this country with over a few hundred in Grand Rapids alone. It is, you might say, a growth business (pun intended) but of course not all therapists are equally well talented, ethical and responsible. Finding someone you can trust to share ...
Views: 1278(1 vote) - What's Love Got To Do With It? Recognizing The Seductive Psychotherapist - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2008 from Richard RauboltPsychotherapy is an intimate, private and deeply personal experience. Both therapist and patient/client co-construct, in the common professional parlance of the day, a relationship where unknown or unexpressed desires, conflicts, questions and dreams are explored. For this unveiling process to ...
Views: 3936(1 vote) - Forgiveness And Healing - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2008 from Marlise WitschiThe perennial philosophy, which contains the essence of all religions, affirms that we are all one and the same, and that we are Love. All the great Masters convey this same message. Deep in our hearts, they tell us, we all have an unbreakable connection to the great Source of Love. Some of us ...
Views: 884(1 vote) - 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 - EMDR And The Wolf In Sheeps Clothing - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2008 from Sarah JenkinsSit down, and let me tell you a story, a fable that tells of a wolf in sheep’s clothing. It is a fable, written by Aesop, that you may be curious to learn, and can tell us of addiction’s common deceptions. Perhaps you will find the lesson in the beginning, or even at the end, but you will be ...
Views: 1246 - 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 - 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 - Anger Management Tips for April Fools' Day - by Submitted on Oct 18, 2009 from Dr. Lyle BecourtneyApril Fools' Day is a day marked by the carrying out of practical jokes of varying degree on friends, enemies, colleagues, and neighbors. While most April Fools' Day pranks are taken in stride, there will always be some that elicit very strong emotional reactions. Feelings of shame and ...
Views: 3219(2 votes) - Counselling- I Want To Feel Better But The Thought Of It Scares Me. - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2008 from Stefan KellyAs you read this short article, it may be that you already have some curiosity about counselling and the world of talking therapies. But I can’t really know what your motivation to read this is and I don’t make any assumption. What I can relate to however, through my own personal experience ...
Views: 769(1 vote) - Definition: Types of Counseling - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2008 from Stephanie OuelletteTypes Of Counseling This is a partial list of the types of counseling available today: * Abortion counseling * Brief therapy * Career Counseling * Christian counseling * Co-counselling * Counseling psychology * Counselor (disambiguation) * Consultant ...
Views: 15011 - Definition: Counseling Services - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2008 from Stephanie OuelletteCounseling Services The American Counseling Association (ACA) is a non-profit, professional organization that is dedicated to the counseling profession. ACA is the world's largest association exclusively representing professional counselors. History ACA was founded in 1952 as the American ...
Views: 5362 - Definition: Life Counseling - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2008 from Stephanie OuelletteLife Counseling Life coaching is a practice with the stated aim of helping clients determine and achieve personal goals. Life coaches use multiple methods they say may help clients with the process of setting and reaching goals. Coaching is not targeted at psychological illness, and coaches are ...
Views: 7824 - Definition: Therapist - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2008 from Stephanie OuelletteTherapists Psychotherapists employ a range of techniques to influence or persuade the client to adapt or change in the direction the client has chosen. These can be based on clear thinking about their options; experiential relationship building; dialogue, communication and adoption of behavior ...
Views: 1303 - Definition: Mental Health Professional - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2008 from Stephanie OuelletteMental Health Professional A mental health professional is a person who offers services for the purpose of improving an individual's mental health or to treat mental illness. These professionals include psychiatrists, clinical psychologists, clinical social workers, psychiatric nurses as well as ...
Views: 2666 - Book Review: The Feeling Good Handbook - 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: 1630 - Book Review: When Bad Things Happen to Good People - 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 Counseling. When ...
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