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Online therapy offers great benefits.Life in the time of Covid-19 - by Therapion- Stopping Drug Abuse Through Drug Rehab - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2013 from Bryan SacksDrug and alcohol abuse is much more common now than it was in the past. When illegal drugs first surfaced in the 1960s and 70s, drug use was completely unheard of in the social settings, and when the casual users became addicts, there was no help or solutions for them. As the use of drugs and ...
Views: 1628(1 vote) - Stuck In Our Emotions - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2012 from Veronica BurgessBeside every case of stuck feelings, lies a sad little story. Recently, I’ve come across articles that discussed ways to prevent negative thinking “permanently.” The writer would go on to discuss how an individual can eliminate/extract/delete negative memories permanently. And as a result, they ...
Views: 1626(1 vote) - Taking Time For You – The Benefits of Taking a Retreat - by Submitted on Aug 19, 2011 from Two Angels Spiritual Healing Retreats & Holistic Services HealingTaking Time For You – The Benefits of Taking a Retreat Changes are occurring in our lives at an ever-rapid pace. Our roles as parents, partners, caretakers, employees, etc., all vie for our time and energy. We become even further stretched as we encounter life transitions such as ...
Views: 1420(1 vote) - Teens That Run Away - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2011 from Dore' FrancesNational Runaway Switchboard - (800) 621-4000. It's open 24 hours a day and the call is free. There is NO 24-hour waiting period for reporting missing children under 18. The first 48 hours are the most important in locating your child. Running Away is a Serious Problem According to ...
Views: 3533(2 votes) - Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! - by Submitted on Nov 25, 2011 from Kumiko WestI had the pleasure to meet Kumiko-San around about 7 years ago. I was depressed as I was in a job I didn't like and unable to see the end of the tunnel. I went for a spiritual holistic healing session in the fall (early winter) and at the end of the session Kumiko-San said the following ...
Views: 1345(2 votes) - The 7 Deadly Sins of any Relationship - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2012 from Dr. Nicholas JennerNothing is perfect and that goes for relationships too. In the best of intimate relationships, there are those subtle and not so subtle signs that harmony is being disrupted. Some disagreements and discussions make sense and are in fact healthy; his words against hers, her values in the face of ...
Views: 1370(1 vote) - The Benefits of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2011 from Stacey KleinAs a psychotherapist and a longtime patient of psychotherapy, I have had the good fortune of receiving both training and treatment in numerous schools of cutting edge psychotherapies including Cognitive Behavioral, Gestalt and Psychodynamic therapies. These experiences have helped me determine ...
Views: 1683(1 vote) - The Benefits Of Phone Therapy - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2012 from James WattMany people who begin therapy sessions do not always carry through with their appointments and often tend to cancel the sessions midway through, or even after just one or two meetings. Therapy and counseling sessions can be very beneficial for many personal issues when they are carried through. ...
Views: 947(1 vote) - The Body Keeps The Score - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2018 from Irving SchattnerThe body is a magnificent creation. It lets us know when we’re feeling well, and when things are off kilter. If we take good care of it, most likely it will take good care of us. If we abuse or ignore what it is telling us, we fail to recognize the message(s) it is trying to ...
Views: 1222(1 vote) - The Difference Between Life Coaching and Therapy - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2013 from William TollefsonIs your life in a rut? Do you feel stuck? Do you want something more out of your life? Are you ready for a change? Maybe you should consider life coaching … it is an alternative path to change, wellness and success. I recently read a very enlightening article in USA Today, titled "Life-Coaches ...
Views: 1480(1 vote) - The Evolution of eTherapy - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2012 from Ryan RiveraThere is no denying that the cost of mental health treatment is prohibitive for much of those suffering from mental health issues. It's not just the cost of healthcare – although the price of therapy is high. There is also the issue that those that suffer from mental health issues may not be ...
Views: 1216(1 vote) - The History of Laughing - by Submitted on Jan 20, 2012 from Chris JenkinsonIt is estimated the average adult laughs around 20 times a day; some fifteen times less than a small child. But what is laughter? Why do we laugh and what affect does it have on ourselves and other people? There have been countless studies into laughter (the study of laughter is actually called ...
Views: 1141(1 vote) - The Importance Of Choosing The Right Mental Health Therapist - by Submitted on Dec 15, 2011 from Greg FrostAlthough it may seem like you have an enormous task ahead of you when you are contemplating on employing the services of a mental health therapist, the truth is it can be a simple process. What you need to keep in mind when selecting a person who treats mental is that the person you choose ...
Views: 783(1 vote) - The Importance of Therapy When Healing from an Eating Disorder - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2012 from Ofira ShaulIf you are in are in the process of deciding to get help for your eating disorder then you have come to the right place. I had struggled with developing a healthy relationship with food for many years. Before I could be free from the cycle of dieting and binge eating I had to change many aspects ...
Views: 1429(1 vote) - The Influence of a Solid Support System on Clinical Depression - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2011 from Dave KanofskyThink for a moment how you feel during a depressive episode. Do "helplessness", "hopelessness", and "loneliness" come to mind? If so, that also seems to be the consensus of many people in the depression forums where I spend some of my time. Depression has a way of creating a psychological ...
Views: 2364(2 votes) - The Meaning of Blood in Dreams - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2011 from Christina SponiasMost dreams are warnings because we make too many mistakes in life. We are constantly influenced by our wild conscience, while our human conscience is one-sided and under-developed. Our wild and primitive conscience (anti-conscience) is still active inside us. The anti-conscience is our ...
Views: 1953(1 vote) - The Myths & Facts About ADHD - by Submitted on Jan 19, 2011 from sarah labdarAttention deficit hyperactivity disorder has been widely debated over for the last couple of decades as more and more children are being diagnosed. Some people think that people with ADHD are lazy, stupid and lack will power, however ADHD has been recognized by the National Institute of Health ...
Views: 2338(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: 6081(2 votes) - The Purpose of Illness - by Submitted on May 20, 2011 from Donna GershmanMany years ago, I worked with a woman who had cancer throughout her entire body and was preparing to die. She told me how she had been fighting the disease for years, had done every treatment, and now she was at the end. I listened to her story carefully and when she was done, I asked her one ...
Views: 2096(2 votes) - The Self Correcting Family - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2010 from Ken FieldsParents often bring their child (or children) to a counselor or therapist to help "fix" behavioral problems exhibited by the child. These behaviors could be some form of conduct or adjustment disorder, general disobedience, substance abuse, depression, anxiety, relationship issues or any number ...
Views: 1534(1 vote) - The Seven Secrets to Stress Relief - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2013 from Joyce Dolberg RoweWhat is stress? It is certainly a word that we toss around a lot and loosely. When was the last time you were “stressed out”? Was it work related? Family? Financial? Relationship? What happens to your body when you are stressed out? How do we find stress relief? Most of us have heard the ...
Views: 1005(3 votes) - The Special Grieving Needs of Suicide Survivors - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2011 from Suzanne V. BenoitCONTENTS 1. Stigma and shame 2. Regrets 3. Detective obsession 4. Telling the story 5. Keeping control of feelings 6. Odd ways to sooth 7. Filling the void 8. Creating a grieving ritual 9. Individualized grieving process 10. Blaming and family conflict 11. Parental ...
Views: 6125(1 vote) - The Therapeutic Benefits of Dog Therapy on Clinical Depression - by Submitted on May 07, 2011 from Dave KanofskyYears ago I owned a dog named Sparkles. He was a cross between a Cocker Spaniel, Poodle and Beagle. Sparkles loved to play and he was a very affectionate animal. He lived for 13 years. I don't know what it is about dogs but they definitely can sense when their masters are experiencing a ...
Views: 1747(1 vote) - 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 Ultimate Legacy of Papa Joe Paterno - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2012 from Jack SingerCertainly the storied career of former Penn State football coach Joe Paterno has left many praising his legacy of career wins, devotion and loyalty to his university for so many decades, and his concern with providing a wonderful role model for the young men under his tutelage. Sadly, the end ...
Views: 1438(1 vote) - The Wizard of Oz – Put Right! - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2012 from Bruce DicksonEllen Hodgson Brown is a active and courageous blogger on financial freedom and reform topics. Her book is highly recommended, find it at WebofDebt.com She gave me permission to share this excerpt from her book, Web of Debt, in an email I have from Oct 7, 2011. It is the only "put right" ...
Views: 1808(1 vote) - Therapy for NPD and Narcissists - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2019 from Darlene LancerMany people ask whether narcissists can change or benefit from therapy. Because narcissists see the cause of their problems as external due to their defenses of denial, distortion, and projection, their ability to look at themselves introspectively is limited. Thus, they don’t often come to ...
Views: 1156(2 votes) - Therapy is Best When Self Help and Mind Over Matter Techniques Fail - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2011 from Randi FineSelf-improvement advice on virtually any topic that interests us, written from endless points of views, is right at our fingertips. Most of the articles I write are of this genre, often with a New Age slant. Websites like SelfGrowth.com and Curezone.com are entirely devoted to this topic. A ...
Views: 1911(1 vote) - Therapy: Why Do Some People Judge People Who Have Therapy? - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperIf someone has a problem with their car, there is a strong chance that they will end up taking it to a garage. And this is likely to take place without one spending a lot of time thinking about whether this is the right decision or not. No Pressure This is because one won’t be doing ...
Views: 1292(1 vote) - Therapy? - by Submitted on May 05, 2010 from Michelle GottliebHow do I know if I need to go to therapy? A common question, often answered with “I must be crazy if I have to go to therapy!” So, the first thing I want to say in response is that you do not need to be crazy to be in therapy. In fact, I do not see crazy people in my practice. Crazy people see ...
Views: 1815(1 vote) - There is Only One of Us Here - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2011 from Adele Tartaglia INSTANT SUBCONSCIOUS REPROGRAMMING The Life Management Center 480/220-2089 eztherapy@gmail.comWe know there is only one of us here manifesting in a myriad of aspects. What I do to you, I do to me for there is no other. “Thy Art That.” Mankind’s shift in consciousness is facilitating our ability to live gently, peacefully, lovingly, and cooperatively in full Unity Consciousness. ...
Views: 1709(1 vote) - There's a fine line - by Submitted on May 03, 2011 from Teresa JoyceI am a first time author and I have written a book about my own personal experience. My direct web page – http://chipmunkapublishing.co.uk/shop/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=1822 After an accident in which I injured my back, I was ill health retired. This has given me the time ...
Views: 1861(1 vote) - Thinking About Your Financial Health - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2011 from Allison LloydsIn our current economic climate, many people are finding themselves in unpleasant financial constraints. The recently laid-off, downsized or demoted are trying to cope with the new financial realities. A 2008 survey conducted by the American Psychological Association found that 81% of people ...
Views: 809(1 vote) - To Prevent Suicide: Heal Post Traumatic Soul Disorder - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2012 from Dr. Jane SimingtonTo Prevent Suicide: Heal Post Traumatic Soul Disorder Jane A. Simington, PhD. Taking Flight International Corporation September 9-15, 2012 is designated as suicide prevention week. Many are asking how we can prevent the horrific statistics, such as those recently reported about the ...
Views: 2567(2 votes) - Top minerals consumption for growing taller Secrets - by Submitted on May 27, 2011 from Liza HIt is commonly received that the food we consume will appreciably have a say to the growth velocity. This includes the type and total of food we obtain daily. It means if you eat proper food that embraces respectable minerals, you will be able to advantage your fullest possible of height. The ...
Views: 1429(1 vote) - Training Your Subconscious Mind Play Vital Role In Your Life - by Submitted on May 29, 2020 from Kalyna KapurPeople always motivate and say you to be positive in life because this can give you the hope to progress in life. All these motivations and positives thoughts are a way to awaken your subconscious mind. Not many people know that answer to most of their questions lies within the subconscious ...
Views: 567(1 vote) - Trauma and Codependency - by Submitted on May 06, 2016 from Darlene LancerYou can make significant strides in overcoming codependency by developing new attitudes, skills, and behavior. But deeper recovery may involve healing trauma, usually that began in childhood. Trauma can be emotional, physical, or environmental, and can range from experiencing a fire to emotional ...
Views: 1817(2 votes) - Trauma in Children - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2011 from Cristina MardirossianJessica, age 11, was brought to therapy by both her parents. Jessica was very sporadic. She had questions about all of the games and toys in the therapy room. She jumped from one corner of the room to the other in order to see each toy up close. Jessica’s parents informed me that Jessica’s older ...
Views: 1168(1 vote) - Treating depression using a Solution Focused approach - by Submitted on Aug 17, 2012 from Lawrence MichaelsIn this article I will be covering in quite some depth an understanding of depression and what can be done to alleviate it, based on my learning taken from the pioneering Uncommon Knowledge and Human Givens approach. So it is first very important to understand how depression works and ...
Views: 2422(1 vote) - Types of Spa Treatments That You Need - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2020 from Ikhraaf QaiserTaking care of both mental and physical health is imperative during times of stress. Spa treatments can help aid in the relaxation process. This can benefit concentration, focus, heart rate and skin. While massages and facials tend to be staples at many spa facilities, hair removal and even ...
Views: 1175(1 vote) - Understand Your Emotional Brain - by Submitted on Jun 23, 2011 from Dr. Mike GoslingThe physical brain To perceive emotion is to receive and interpret information from both external (world) and internal (body) environments. Your senses – sight, smell, touch, taste and hearing – connect you to the world around you, through your physical brain. Perception is the process by ...
Views: 1380(1 vote) - Understanding Depth Psychology: An Invitation from the Soul - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2012 from Ed Santana, MA, PsychotherapistI was brought to depth psychology through my love of typology. As a corporate consultant, each time I taught a workshop on the Myers-Briggs assessment I found that people were finding new ways of seeing themselves and others. Bridges of understanding were being formed and those I trained were ...
Views: 1401(3 votes) - 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) - Unemployment, You, and Your Relationship - Understanding the Impact of Unemployment on Love, Intimacy, and Commitment - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2011 from Seria ChattersSo you are unemployed. You are unemployed, your spouse or significant other is employed, or you are reading this in an attempt to help someone who is. It should not be a surprise that unemployment impact relationships. However, it may be a difficult task to talk to someone who is unemployed ...
Views: 5118(1 vote) - Unwanted Health Symptoms in Spirituality and how to become a blessing unto this world! - by Submitted on Jun 05, 2011 from Ralf FritzingerNamaste beloved spiritual brother and sister! Greetings of Power, Love and Wisdom from my heart to you! I AM a humble spiritual/psychological/physical-earthly Evolution Teacher, Minister and Integrated Healer of the I AM University. So one could say that I AM an Integrated Fitness ...
Views: 969(1 vote) - Use of Tuning Forks in Sound Therapy - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2012 from cristiya thomasSound has been used since centuries for healing purposes. It is being used in different cultures and its practices, such as chanting, mantras, singing and other instruments. Modern science has brought together the traditional healing methods and scientific reasons to bring tuning fork as a ...
Views: 1453(1 vote) - Useful Meditation with Inspiring Statements and Healing Imagery - by Submitted on Feb 18, 2012 from Eric RyanHi! I am Santa Rosa California psychologist, therapist, and counselor Dr. Eric Ryan—I often use mindfulness techniques and principles in my psychotherapy practice to help you experience greater focus, attunement, and become fully present. Learning to be present, to truly live in the moment, ...
Views: 1271(1 vote) - Using a Herbal Therapy for Anxiousness Conditions - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2012 from Jonathan RaceThere exists minimal uncertainty about the reality that all people possess diverse kinds of blemishes. Virtually all humankind uncover themselves susceptible to feelings such as fear, joy, sadness and envy. These sensibilities assist people to comprehend and reveal themselves. However, ...
Views: 1221(1 vote) - Warriors say No With Dignity, NOT With Excuses! - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2019 from Dr. Anne BrownPeople-pleasers are at risk in the domains of finance, love, sex, family, and friendship. How is it that we can manage a successful business but still have a failed personal life? Extending a hand to others after taking care of yourself is how we make the world a better place for our children ...
Views: 1248(1 vote) - Ways to Cure Anxiety - 3 Good Ways - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2011 from Robbie LeeSymptoms that come with anxiety attacks can be very terrifying to its sufferers. Those who have yet to experience an attack tend to understate its symptoms and think that it can easily be managed. But for those who've gone through the lightheadedness, lack of breath, panicking while feeling ...
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