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Online therapy offers great benefits.Life in the time of Covid-19 - by Therapion- What Are Superstitions? Dream Interpretation and Scientific Translations - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2011 from Christina SponiasSuperstitions are beliefs that lack scientific proof. They are merely assumptions based on personal opinions, which may become popular, even though they are not the result of real discoveries. A superstition is the belief that one event causes another without any physical process linking ...
Views: 2210(1 vote) - What Are the Causes of Lifelong Depression? - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2011 from Catherine AumanSome unfortunate people suffer from depression all their lives. There may be a sneaking suspicion it’s their fault in some way, which is not true. Lifelong (chronic) depression is an illness that can be as debilitating as heart disease, and if untreated can even be fatal. Chronic depression is ...
Views: 10694(1 vote) - What Happens When Your Ego Takes Charge? - by Submitted on Dec 11, 2011 from Jennifer Elizabeth MastersAfter two fairly successful radio shows on Voice America, Into The Mystic, under my belt, I approached my third show as somewhat of an expert. Whenever we think we know it all, or can't learn anything new, The Universe rushes in to show us just how far from the mark we are. I prepared well for ...
Views: 1309(1 vote) - What Holds Us Back In Therapy and Personal Growth - by Submitted on Jan 30, 2012 from Leila McKay, MA, LPC.Is your conditioning holding you back from making the changes you want? Contemplative psychotherapists state that within each of us there is a brilliant sanity that exists unconditionally. Not one of us is beyond hope. Yet most of us have been conditioned by society and our culture in such a way ...
Views: 1283(1 vote) - What is Coaching? - Explained - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2012 from Karl PereraCoaching can be described as: “Guiding individuals to recognize and value their inner ability to find ways to turn opportunities into successes. Coaching involves determining obstacles that hinder an individual from moving forward and empowering the client to eliminate these difficulties. ...
Views: 1492(1 vote) - What is Compassion? - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2013 from David FlowersThe Place of Compassion If you think of disapproval and approval of people as two opposite ends of a continuum, where would you put compassion? It's a trick question. Compassion doesn't even belong on that continuum. Compassion is something wholly different. You will automatically tend to ...
Views: 1986(3 votes) - What is love - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2012 from Margit Miryam HerburgerLove is a word we live to understand, walking our paths we plead to comprehend. Our eyes will search and our ears will listen, for what we hope we will find bliss in,” taken from my poem entitled “Learning Lessons.” Movies and fairytales have been stereotyping love for centuries with ...
Views: 943(1 vote) - What Is Mindfulness? - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2010 from Greg DorterMindfulness is the act of bringing your awareness to whatever you're experiencing in the present moment. A common definition of mindfulness used in counselling and therapy is: The awareness that emerges through paying attention on purpose, in the present moment, and non-judgementally to things ...
Views: 1026(3 votes) - What is Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP)? - by Submitted on Feb 07, 2010 from Leslie NippsNeuro-Linguistic Programming is the odd name for a beautiful way to: 1) understand human behavior and 2) produce concrete change in our experience of life. Let's start with an example. Two people are invited by a friend to a party where they will not know many of the other people. At the ...
Views: 677(1 vote) - What is online marriage Counseling - by Submitted on Dec 07, 2011 from Vanessa leeLet your fantasies have words Rearranging your room decor may stimulate your senses but to attract your men be assertive about what you want in bed. It’s important for you to accept that it is healthy for you to express your passion, fantasies and desires. Rest assured your man will like it. ...
Views: 747(1 vote) - What is Psychotherapy? - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2010 from Dr. Dan DaltonYou may have heard the term psychotherapy and have wondered exactly what it means. Many therapists, psychologists and mental health professionals use terms like psychotherapy and cognitive behaviour, however the average person isn’t familiar with the meaning of these psychology-related terms. ...
Views: 839(1 vote) - What is Soul Pain - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2011 from Dr. Jane SimingtonDefining Soul Pain I am often asked to define soul pain. While it is not an easy thing to define, I have come to acknowledge that soul pain is the sum total of the physical, mental, emotional and social distress experienced following a tragic life event. And yet, it is more than that. It is ...
Views: 3365(1 vote) - What Is Sound Healing? - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2011 from Zacciah BlackburnCultures the world over use sound to attune to, invoke, and transform consciousness. Sound is a powerful tool, because it is vibrational in nature, and we are vibrational beings. Indeed the most modern science shows us that all life is vibrational in nature. This is in line with age old ...
Views: 1943(1 vote) - What Is the Best that You Can Do When Wanting to Help Your Friend? - by Submitted on May 22, 2013 from Doron GilIntroduction There are those who, when confronted with a crisis situation or with a need to change something, get into a “helpless” state of mind. They feel they don’t have control over their lives, that they can’t make decisions and move forward. They might feel stuck in whichever situation ...
Views: 1591(1 vote) - What Is The Best Way To Support Someone Who Self Harms? - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2013 from Jennifer McLeodThere is a myth that those who self harm are seeking attention; on the contrary, people who self harm are known to keep their actions private. Common reasons such as shame or fear prevent the individual from asking for help; this is why an important factor into supporting people who self harm is ...
Views: 1677(1 vote) - What Is the Difference Between Biofeedback and Neurofeedback? - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2011 from William ScottA frequently asked question I hear is "What is the difference between neurofeedback and biofeedback?" The term biofeedback is a general term used to describe feedback training for the body. However, most people refer to peripheral biofeedback or EMG biofeedback as simply biofeedback. EMG ...
Views: 6837(1 vote) - What is Vibrational Healing? - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2010 from Joy GardnerWe are all vibrations. Every aspect of the body, mind and spirit has a distinct frequency that can be measured and altered. When the frequencies fall out-of-tune due to stress and tension, it results in disease. Vibrational Healing or Vibrational Medicine is the art and science of consciously ...
Views: 2047(1 vote) - What Lies On The Horizon For Mental Health Science? - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2018 from Kalyna KapurDeveloped nations around the world are facing an unprecedented mental health crisis. Policymakers are facing a struggle to tackle a problem with complex origins and many continue to suffer in the meantime. A burdensome regulatory process prevents effective treatments from going mainstream in ...
Views: 655(1 vote) - What Should Employers do for Depressed Employees - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2021 from Steven BoothDepression does not discriminate. It can impact anyone, even the superstar employee. As an employer, you may notice that a reliable employee has been arriving late to work or to meetings, or that your top producer seems distracted and unfocused. Excessive absenteeism, loss of interest in the ...
Views: 627(1 vote) - What to Look For in a Psychic, Intuitive or Energy Healer - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2011 from Laurie LamsonThere are a lot of talented psychics, intuitives and energy healers out there. Many explore these abilities because we are sensitive to energy and because we have a lot of healing to do for ourselves. In order to be of the best service to others, it is essential that we continue to grow, heal ...
Views: 1385(2 votes) - What's Important for Me - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2011 from Carol Harris-FikeIn this season of hustle and bustle...Okay, it's December and the holidays are here. Rich and I just got back from a lovely Thanksgiving in Hawaii, yea! We came home to more sad news of deaths of family and friends and while dealing with all of that we also had "work" to catch up on and then all ...
Views: 1279(1 vote) - When Did You Last Feel Truly Connected to Yourself? - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2013 from Anne Dranitsaris and Heather Dranitsaris-HilliardThink for a moment of a time when you felt truly connected to yourself – you were on purpose, knew what you needed, had a plan to get it, and felt passionate about doing so. Although many of us have experienced times when we felt we were acting from our true selves, aligned with our interests ...
Views: 1544(1 vote) - When Narcissistic Behavior Becomes Narcissistic Personality Disorder - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2013 from nancy traversIn Greek mythology, Narcissus was renowned for his beauty and was so proud that he scorned those who loved him. Instead, he fell in love with his own reflection in a pool of water, and could not leave the image of himself. Finally, he died, unable to tear himself away. His fixation with himself ...
Views: 809(1 vote) - When to Consider Looking for Inpatient Drug Rehab Centers? - by Submitted on Nov 15, 2011 from John WilliamsonUpon reading this article, it is helpful to know that there are well over a million teenagers who are currently suffering from drug addiction and that figure rises as each day passes by. We can’t deny the fact that prohibited substances has been the single most destructive entity to ever hit ...
Views: 1297(1 vote) - Who is this Dr. Phil Guy? - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2006 from Richard Singer Jr.Who is this Dr. Phil Guy? By Richard A. Singer Jr. Psychotherapy and counseling are extremely precious to me. The help of trusting and loving professionals within these fields empowered me to pick myself up from the depths of despair and become a contributor to the human race. Therapy is also ...
Views: 1845(1 vote) - Why & What is Pathological Lying? Why Worry? - by Submitted on Sep 21, 2021 from Calida RehabPathological lying is a medical disorder in which the patient develops a habit of lying constantly without any logic. Also called Mythomania, a pathological liar is someone who lies repeatedly for no obvious reasons. It is different from occasional lying, in which the person lies to not hurt the ...
Views: 600(1 vote) - Why Do Aspies and Neurotypicals Get Married? - by Submitted on Jun 02, 2011 from Kathy MarshackSomeone with Asperger Syndrome (AS) is characterized by their lack of communication skills, social skills and reciprocity of feelings. A person with AS, also known as an Aspie, knows what they think and feel but are often unaware of what others think or feel. With a deficiency in these critical ...
Views: 4389(1 vote) - Why Do You Get SOOOOOOOO Angry? - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2010 from Telka Arend-Ritter“It’s only fair when I yell at you, she said to me once. You had a better Childhood.” Brian Andreas Consider the last time you felt angry. What set you off? Traffic. Stress at work. Long waiting lines. High phone bill. The mess at home. Computer problems. He was drunk. ...
Views: 3603(1 vote) - Why Is Creativity Important for Your Mental Health? - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2021 from Jaclyn TengCreativity is an essential part of being human. Contrary to what many people believe, we are all creative by birth. Creativity fuels almost everything we do, from drawing, cooking, all the way to making movies! However, many of us do not realize the true potential of our creativity, and it ...
Views: 518(1 vote) - Why me and not my siblings - by Submitted on Aug 16, 2013 from Teresa JoyceRight off the bat that must sound like such a selfish thing to say, why would I wish what had happened to me on my siblings? But it’s an age-old question that hunted me for many years. Did I do something wrong? Was it because I miss behaved? Surly not I only acted that way to get noticed. If I ...
Views: 1236(1 vote) - Why Most People Don't Really Change - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2010 from Joseph BurgoMost people don’t change; they just become more the way they already are. I must have said these words hundreds of times in my life — to clients, family and friends. While there are exceptions, most people find change difficult for several reasons. They don’t know themselves very well, to ...
Views: 2032(1 vote) - Why You Should Be Seeing A Therapist - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2019 from Jaclyn TengMost people take their physical health seriously and take excellent care of their bodies. This is always a good idea, but there is another part of a person's health that is equally important, but rarely gets the same attention. This, of course, is in reference to mental health. To truly be ...
Views: 617(1 vote) - Wind Chimes Give You The Peacefulness You Would Like - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2013 from Kristine BerganThe sound coming from a tuned wind chime is unique, creating an aura of tranquility and serenity that will flow through any living space. These would be a nice change from the loud, chaotic noises we hear everyday. Why don't you choose to provide the gift of serenity to your loved ones this ...
Views: 3792(1 vote) - Winners and Losers - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2010 from Joseph BurgoCompetition is a fact of life; the desire to win at games, get the highest grade in the class or bring home a blue ribbon from the county fair is a feeling most of us can understand. Playing sports provides an outlet for competitive urges; watching your favorite professional teams allows us to ...
Views: 1259(1 vote) - Writing your own story - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2010 from Shelley MurphyGrowing up is not an easy thing to do. Children negotiate a world full of obstacles one of these obstacles is adult expectations. Through this negotiation an understanding of how the world works is born. This knowledge is then used as a foundation for adult life. As time poor adults we don’t ...
Views: 1400(1 vote) - Your personal Power, Love and spiritual/psychological Wisdom, the first three Rays or Personalitys of GOD! - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2011 from Ralf FritzingerWELCOME! SHALOM! NAMASKAR! BARAKA! BASHAD! MAY THE BLESSINGS BE! NAMASTE! ADONAI! OM SAI RAM! OM MANI PADME OM beloved Reader! I hope that this note finds you very well and happy and healthy and in inner peace!:) The Integrated Ascended Master has enormous personal power ...
Views: 1453(1 vote) - Your Top Three Questions About ADHD Medications Answered - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2012 from Laurie Dupar“Medication levels the neurobiological playing field.” ~ Biederman, J., & Spencer, T. (2002) After receiving a diagnosis of ADHD, the most commonly asked questions people have are around ADHD medications. Despite the fact that we have been using the same psycho stimulants to treat ADHD for ...
Views: 3775(1 vote) - “No More Running; I Can Stand Up For Myself.” - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2011 from Joan ChamberlainA Deeper Look at the Pleasing Personality in a Work Setting… As I sat down, I asked Judy how her week had gone. Her reply, “Definitely not good.” So, I asked if something had happened. Yes, something had. Judy is an engineering consultant. She has a degree and 20 years of experience ...
Views: 1803(1 vote) - 7 Key Methods to Helping a Friend with Depression - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2011 from Dave KanofskyAccording to the latest statistics, approximately 20.9 million American adults, or about 9.5 percent of the U.S. population age 18 and older in a given year, have a mood disorder. So chances are pretty good that you know someone who suffers from depression. If you have a friend who suffers from ...
Views: 3433(5 votes) - Benefits of Mindfulness - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2010 from Greg DorterMindfulness allows you to relate to and deal directly with whatever is happening in your life. Instead of struggling to escape, suppress or avoid distressing thoughts and feelings, mindfulness helps you approach whatever is going on in your life, in your thoughts, and with your emotions, without ...
Views: 2612(5 votes) - The Serenity Prayer: How it Can Help Your Recovery from Addiction - by Submitted on May 10, 2010 from Candace Plattor?The Serenity Prayer: How it Can Help Your Recovery from Addiction God, grant me the serenity To accept the things I cannot change, The courage to change the things I can, And the wisdom to know the difference. These days, a lot of people have heard of the Serenity Prayer. Anyone who ...
Views: 5241(4 votes) - An Amazing New Therapy: Percussive Suggestion Technique (PSTEC) - by Submitted on Oct 21, 2010 from Elaine CoronaPercussive Suggestion Technique (PSTEC) has only recently been developed and is a unique and cutting-edge new therapy designed to neutralize any disturbing feelings in a very powerful way. PSTEC quickly decreases and often eliminates anxiety and feelings of depression and neutralizes ...
Views: 4420(3 votes) - BEING EMPOWERED - by Submitted on Mar 30, 2012 from Marie KahvajianDo you sometimes wonder “who you are”? Feel like you are part of someone’s shadow? You wake up one day and look in the mirror and you not quite sure who you see in there. As we go through our lives sometimes we allow ourselves to be overshadowed or feel like we give so much of ourselves away ...
Views: 1274(3 votes) - Don’t Believe Everything You Think! - by Submitted on Apr 04, 2013 from Warren BerlandMost of us spend our lives stuck in a box, victimized by our emotions. But we always have a choice! In my first article (posted on March 19th) I described a transformational approach to changing your life, which becomes immediately possible with a very simple and even fun process that I call ...
Views: 1618(3 votes) - Life after Drugs: A Life worth Living - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2013 from Tom DiffenderferIn the article Relax and Recover Part 1, I whole heartedly endorsed the 12 step programs of Alcoholics Anonymous and Narcotics Anonymous. And I think that deserves repeating. Both the Big book of AA and the basic text of NA outline a clear path to recovery that has helped millions of people ...
Views: 2040(3 votes) - Managing Emotion Helping Yourself in Times of Stress by Johanna Courtleigh, MA, LPC - by Submitted on Nov 11, 2010 from Johanna CourtleighIf your upbringing was anything like mine, you probably grew up in a family where strong feelings weren’t too well-tolerated. I was told to ‘rise above’ when I was unhappy, and to ‘simmer down’ when I was having too much fun. I came to learn that in the vast continuum of emotional experience ...
Views: 625(3 votes) - Sharing and Listening - by Submitted on Mar 30, 2012 from Payam GhassemlouHave you ever had the experience of sharing your life challenges or problems with an empathic listener who gave you his or her undivided attention? A kind of listener who did not judge you and really cared about what you had to say. Someone who was not quick to give you advice and solutions but ...
Views: 1547(3 votes) - The Meaning of The Horse in Dreams – Scientific Dream Interpretation - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2011 from Christina SponiasAll dream images have a symbolic meaning. All dream images contain hidden messages. The accurate translation of the symbolic meaning of the dream images is possible only thanks to the brilliant method of dream interpretation discovered by Carl Jung. Nobody else could discover the real meaning of ...
Views: 3646(3 votes) - Adolescent Boys Struggle With Stress And Depression - by Submitted on Mar 03, 2010 from Leah FriedmanAmerica’s young boys may look like they are in control of their lives as they hang together in groups and swagger down the streets, but in truth they are under tremendous pressure today. Violence by teenage boys in the nation’s schools has focused attention on why these adolescents developed ...
Views: 1632(2 votes) - Bipolar Disorder - Good News - by Submitted on Nov 22, 2010 from Robert And Shelley JakobsenBipolar disorder, also known as manic-depressive illness, is a brain disorder that causes unusual shifts in a person’s mood, energy, and ability to function. Different from the normal ups and downs that everyone goes through, the symptoms of Bipolar are severe. They can result in damaged ...
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