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Online therapy offers great benefits.Life in the time of Covid-19 - by Therapion- California Poppy for Anxiety - by Submitted on Sep 27, 2016 from Randi FredricksIn a world that seems set on winding up our springs and forcing us to scurry about completing our appointed tasks, it would be nice to find an alternative therapy that could ease our daily angst without sending us into oblivion or making us feel as we weren’t really there. Enter the ...
Views: 2778 - Pop Your Stress Away with Bubble Wraps! - by Submitted on Sep 22, 2016 from Best Catcher“We are all mature until somebody brings out some bubble wrap.” How funny it is that some people go gaga over a bubble wrap? Whether at the office or at home, people fight over this piece of plastic just to get some relief. In 2014, students from University of Leicester, created “pop-up pub” ...
Views: 1484 - 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: 1131 - Dear Dr. Romance: I seem to ruminate all day about myself - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2016 from Tina TessinaDear Dr. Romance: I live in Scotland and I think we are quite backward when it comes to mental health issues. I have spoken to 2 therapists now about my obsessive thinking, both of whom seem strangely perplexed by what I perceive to be quite a common problem. I seem to ...
Views: 1172(1 vote) - Art Therapy: The Best Way to Relieve Stress & Anxiety - by Submitted on Sep 09, 2016 from James BurbankStress and stress-related health issues are becoming something of an epidemic lately. People usually list money and work as the main causes of stress and anxiety. In the same time, therapy has become prevalent – patients don’t shy away from talking to a psychiatrist and psychiatrist don’t have a ...
Views: 1237 - Get instruction of studio with our software - by Submitted on Sep 09, 2016 from Lidia PeckIn the best digital life, your health is requiring to be perfect, for their well care and for your best guideline for your workout. We provide the best software of fitness studio and yoga software, that can you find advantage your best nearest fitness studio. If you want to make the business ...
Views: 1754 - Happiness Helper: Six Simple Ways to Boost Your Mood - by Submitted on Sep 09, 2016 from Caitlyn BellIn the hustle and bustle of everyday life, we can often get dragged down by demands and stressors that leave us in bad moods and negative mindsets. Though these emotional states can seem small and temporary, they can often have lasting effects in whatever environment you happen to be in at the ...
Views: 1597 - Classification (Taxonomy) of Psychological Theories - by Submitted on Sep 04, 2016 from Sam VakninBy Sam Vaknin Author of "Malignant Self-love: Narcissism Revisited" All psychological theories can be classified by one or more of these dichotomies (pairs): Dualism vs. Monism The belief that the mind and the body are two separate entities (though in constant interaction via various ...
Views: 1224 - Alternative Therapies and Postpartum Depression - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2016 from Randi FredricksMotherhood can be a magical time. Like other life transitions, it can also be fraught with challenges. A 2006 Danish study discovered that new mothers are at an increased risk for mental disorders such as schizophrenia, depression, and bipolar disorder in the first 3 months following the birth ...
Views: 1049(2 votes) - Therapy: Is It Someone's Fault If Therapy Doesn't Work? - by Submitted on Aug 29, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperNowadays, it could be said that someone is far more likely to see a therapist than in the past, and this is partly because it is seen as being more acceptable than it once was. This has meant that people are less likely to suffer in silence. And as mental and emotional problems are just as ...
Views: 1096 - Living With a Spouse With OCD - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2020 from Randi FredricksIf you've decided that your spouse has obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) and you’re trying to get help for the both of you, you’ve taken a step in the right direction. Recognizing that there's a problem with your partner’s behavior and that it needs to be addressed is the first step in finding ...
Views: 2439(2 votes) - How Depression Destroys a Marriage - by Submitted on Sep 19, 2016 from Randi FredricksIf you are having problems in your marriage, depression may be part of the reason. Recent studies have indicated that depression is associated with the quality of a relationship. Additionally, the quality of a relationship can affect a person’s level of depression. Not surprisingly, someone ...
Views: 1782(2 votes) - Counseling Couples With Codependency - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2020 from Randi FredricksSometimes codependents have associations with partners that are not addicts or alcoholics. Just how can this happen? Generally, the codependent is maturing in your house with some type of disorder or addiction. They develop and meet somebody that's not really a medication addict or alcoholic and ...
Views: 1151(2 votes) - How Anxiety Disorders Affect Relationships - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2016 from Randi FredricksAlmost all relationships experience a certain level of difficulties. However, when one of the partners has a psychiatric disorder, such as an anxiety disorder, the relationship will have new challenges, and their previous problems can be worsened. Each has shown that people suffering from ...
Views: 1508(3 votes) - Marriage Counseling Couples and Addiction - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2016 from Randi FredricksYou'll find four stages that couples in couples therapy impacted by alcoholism undergo consuming, transition, early recovery and ongoing recovery. The stages originate from the responsibilities of vary from happens together with the size of abstinence. Reaching the transition stage involves ...
Views: 1195(2 votes) - New FasterEFT Online Video Training Course - by Submitted on Aug 17, 2016 from Carl MichaelNew FasterEFT Online Video Training Course Online Video Training Course Exciting News! Robert Smith the founder of FasterEFT has set up an online video training Course. This is especially for those of you that aren’t able to attend live seminars because of distance, cost or ...
Views: 1291 - Narcissist's Projection, Projective Identification, and the Victim's Introjective Identification - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2016 from Sam VakninBy Sam Vaknin Author of "Malignant Self-love: Narcissism Revisited" The narcissist’s False Self is grandiose. The narcissist seeks to maintain his inflated fantasy of himself. He denies, slices and splits off, and “evacuates” or projects onto others emotions, cognitions (thoughts), traits, ...
Views: 2833 - Family Constellations: Why Would Someone Be Drawn To Family Constellation Therapy? - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperWhen someone’s life is not going as they would like it to go, there are a number of things that they can do. And while some of these things will allow them to move forward, there are going to be others that won’t. Escapism One could be drawn to things that will allow them to take their ...
Views: 1300 - Medical marijuana possibly eliminates need for other medications - by Submitted on Jul 11, 2016 from Victor MarchioneMedical marijuana is growing in popularity so much that the states where the use is legalized have seen a decline in pain medication prescriptions. Researchers found that in cases where medical marijuana can address a particular ailment, medications that do the same are less prescribed. On ...
Views: 1189 - How Do You Show Your Commitment? - by Submitted on Jul 17, 2017 from Emma ViglucciI find that most couples do not have a vision of their future in place. They do not know where they are going in life. They deal with things as they come up, live pay-check-to-pay-check or floating their lives on credit cards, putting out fires, and mechanically going through their days. They ...
Views: 820 - Tips For Revitalizing the Passion Starved Relationship - by Submitted on Jul 17, 2017 from Emma ViglucciMost couples can revitalize their relationship after they’ve lost desire for each other and/or after being in their non-sexual relationship (10 sexual encounters a year (less than one per month) for a while, even for decades! This is good news! These dissatisfied couples loose hope of ever ...
Views: 1200 - Spring Your Relationship to Life! - by Submitted on Jul 17, 2017 from Emma ViglucciThe bottom line of the romantic relationship is feeling connected, loved and acknowledged. This is what we strive for in our relationship. This is of course not the only thing we want out of our relationship, but it sure is one of the top ones! This explains the need to partner up in life. We ...
Views: 888 - Become Irresistable! - by Submitted on Jul 17, 2017 from Emma ViglucciI have noticed that when we have the foot to the pedal, we are moving so fast that we actually miss the beautiful scenery around us. We go about life trying to get things accomplished to such an extent that we burn ourselves out and end up actually accomplishing less… So, what’s the ...
Views: 1014 - 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: 1085 - How to find a psychologist in Melbourne - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2016 from Karen ColeWe all have times when we feel a bit down, lost or confused due to things like work pressure, relationship strains or money problems. Sometimes we can work through these on our own but sometimes we get overwhelmed and don’t know where to turn. Prolonged periods of stress, anxiety, anger or ...
Views: 1230 - Therapy: Should Someone Work With A Therapist For A Long Period Of Time? - by Submitted on Jun 10, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperWhen one wants to work with a therapist, they can have a number of different questions, and one thing they can want to know is how long it will last. This could come down to the fact that they want to move on with their life, or it could be a sign that they just want to feel better. ...
Views: 1594 - Therapy: Why Are Some Techniques More Popular Than Others? - by Submitted on Jun 05, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperWhen it comes to what music people like, there are styles that are more popular than others. And within each style, there are musicians that plenty of people know about and musicians that very few many people know about. In the same way, certain approaches are more popular than others when ...
Views: 1180 - Finding Meaning in Everyday Life - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2016 from Suzanne St. John SmithClients come to my office for a number of reasons. For example, when they’re feeling depressed, when they’re feeling anxious, and when they are experiencing conflict in their relationships, but also when they’ve become bored with their lives. For these people, meaning and engagement in life ...
Views: 1301 - Therapy: Is Your Therapist Invalidating Your Experiences? - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperWhen one is suffering from mental and emotional problems and/or has relationship problems, they can end up looking for a therapist to assist them. This could be because they have taken this approach in the past, or it may be due to other reasons. If it relates to other reasons, it could be a ...
Views: 1816 - Remembering happy memories can lower your depression - by Submitted on May 26, 2016 from Victor MarchioneThe new findings were published in Nature and they reveal that positive memory is linked with a boost in mood. The research was conducted on male mice. When the male mice were with female mice neurons were activated in their brain because they were enjoying themselves. For 10 days after the ...
Views: 681 - FREE APPS for Mental Health Support - by Submitted on May 22, 2016 from Barika GraysonOver the past few years I’ve become accustomed to utilizing and recommending applications to help clients get through tough times. While applications are not a replacement for my services, they can help when clients need some "on the spot" aid or reinforcement. ...
Views: 1169 - Can talk therapy treat your mental health? - by Submitted on May 19, 2016 from Victor MarchioneTalk therapy has been found to be an effective form of treatment for mental health as well as treating mental disorders such as schizophrenia. A recent study revealed that over two million people in America have a diagnosis of schizophrenia and primary treatment involves the use of medications. ...
Views: 723 - 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: 1595(2 votes) - Neurofeedback for Anxiety: How Does it Work? - by Submitted on Apr 05, 2016 from Pat LaDouceurWhat's possible with neurofeedback for anxiety? Imagine you're driving through the countryside on a beautiful day, but your car isn't working. The gears keep getting stuck, and the gas pedal is jammed down. It's pretty scary. When you can't shift gears, you can't respond well to the bumps ...
Views: 1405 - 5 Tips on Choosing the Right Teen Mental Hospital for Your Child - by Submitted on Mar 22, 2016 from Misty JhonesIf you are a parent, you will concur that dealing with teens is a Herculean task. There are always behavioral issues to contend with but research now shows that some of these could be down to mental health disorders. A report in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) ...
Views: 1627 - Multiple sclerosis patients can improve brain connection using video game therapy - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2016 from Victor MarchioneMultiple sclerosis patients can improve brain connections using video game therapy. The researchers suggest video game therapy can help strengthen neural connections. Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a disease that affects the central nervous system. Patients may experience brain fog, muscle weakness, ...
Views: 831 - Therapists Beware This Online Trickster - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2016 from Suzanne ZachariaThis is a scam that was attempted on me. Of course, I did not fall for it. I contacted my web person, who told me it was a well-known scam, explained to me how it is done, and informed me how I can report it to the authorities, in order to help other therapists that may be targeted by this ...
Views: 2186 - Moving Beyond the Playground: A Healthy Approach to Female Conflicts - by Submitted on Mar 02, 2016 from Suzanne St. John SmithFor many women, their female friendships have been a source of comfort, support, laughter, and joy. For others, they have been mired in betrayal, mean-spiritedness, and competition. But for most of us, they’ve been a combination of these two extremes, and typically, even before we reach ...
Views: 1105 - Growing Pains - by Submitted on Feb 09, 2016 from Kelly MartinGrowing pains are just that… painful. I’m not talking about physical growth spurts when you were younger and your body ached for days. No… I’m talking about growing pains that stem from personal growth. These growing pains manifest when you make changes in your life and feel emotional discomfort ...
Views: 1449(1 vote) - One-Minute Stress Management Tools: 5 Simple Ways to Keep Your Cool - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2016 from Pat LaDouceurStress can help…to a point Stress management tools are part of your early warning system. Feelings of tension alert you to things you need to take care of, so you can move on to more important things, like getting your work done and having fun with your kids. When your early warning ...
Views: 1292 - Stress Management Part2 - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2016 from Jackie Wiliams BrockertBelow are some more tips our psychics provided in managing stress. Indulge in some stress-eating. It turns out, not all stress-eating — turning to food to calm your nerves when you’re feeling tense and tired — is bad. But going for empty calories like candy, chips or ice cream ...
Views: 1322 - Connecting Food & Sex - by Submitted on Jan 15, 2016 from Kelly MartinLast week, I had the great honor to talk on the tele-seminar “Abundance Reigns” where my topic was about our hungers and desires and how they relate to creating a more fulfilling life. This was a very fun talk and very interesting to prepare because the more I prepared the presentation, the more ...
Views: 1573 - Year of Love - by Submitted on Dec 29, 2015 from Kelly Martin“Five hundred twenty-five thousand Six hundred minutes How do you measure-measure a year” –Seasons of Love from Rent As 2015 comes to a close I am hearing more and more about peoples Resolutions to lose weight, make more money, exercise more, eat healthier, etc. Although goals are very ...
Views: 1176 - When Selfless Giving Involves Self-Forgetting – Giving When It Stings - by Submitted on Dec 18, 2015 from Suzanne St. John SmithJust the other day, I was involved in a situation that reminded me of the amount of courage it takes to give selflessly. I was acutely aware that few of us know the kind of love that’s willing to offer this sort of giving, particularly if it means experiencing personal suffering in the ...
Views: 1153 - Why It's Important To Get Physical, Emotional And Financial Help Following A Personal Injury - by Submitted on Dec 07, 2015 from Anita GinsburgA personal injury is an incident that can cause major devastation in a person’s life. It’s an incident that is so much more than an unfortunate occurrence. Most people who experience personal injury have to get multilayered assistance to get their lives back on track. They need emotional, ...
Views: 810 - 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: 1256 - Coping Skill or Bad Habit? - by Submitted on Nov 29, 2015 from Telka Arend-RitterWhen does playing video games, visiting Facebook, checking email or watching TV cross the line from stress buster to bad habit? How many working hours define a “workaholic”? Is an occasional glass of wine a bad habit? Where do you draw the line before activities involving electronics, hobbies, ...
Views: 1495 - 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: 783 - Healing is in forgiveness - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2015 from Christina de ValenciaThis is the second in a series of articles looking at how our feelings affect our lives and bodies. It is powerful knowledge that can help eliminate pain in all areas of your life. If you are struggling with something, send me an email or call. Healing happens when you forgive This is a ...
Views: 1163 - Even Counselors have to Survive Persons with Narcissistic Personality Disorder - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2015 from Gary DirenfeldI read an interesting few lines in an article by William E. Krill, Jr. L.P.C. The article is entitled, The Child Victim of a Narcissistic Personality Disordered Parent. Although he is writing about the experience of children and the non NPD parent, he also writes about counselors working with ...
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