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- Fight Instinct: Can Childhood Trauma Cause Someone To Lose Touch With Their Fight Instinct? - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2020 from Oliver JR CooperIf the word ‘aggression’ is mentioned, it is usually an indication that someone has behaved in an aggressive manner. It could also show that someone is an aggressive person, with them having the tendency to behave in a destructive way. But, although it would be easy to see aggression as ...
Views: 703 - Flying Toys - Innovations in modern technology - by There are many of us who believe that technological advances are likely to happen only in arenas of scientific research. This is a field of study that has even reflected its brilliance through innovative designs in toy production.
There are several series of modern toys that are a benchmark ...
Views: 190 - For Millions, Every Day is 911 - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2009 from Anna MossEight years ago, in a matter of hours, the face of society changed because of what the few did to the many. As we reflect, let us also be mindful of the millions who suffer daily at the hands of those they once trusted. 11 September 2009 Today, we pause to honor the dead and shake our ...
Views: 1749 - Forgive Yourself Back To Birth - by Submitted on Jun 07, 2010 from marla stoneI have so many times worked on forgiving others for acts of in-justices, unkind acts, hurtful things said or done, anything I deemed a wrong done to me. I have worked on empathy so that I would be able to forgive the perpetrators over and over and over again. It seemed like it was a never ...
Views: 1352 - Forgiveness Is Important! - by Submitted on May 21, 2018 from Oliver JR CooperThe other day I was talking to someone who spoke about what a friend of theirs had done in the past and it was clear that they hadn’t been able to move on from what had happened. A number of years had passed since that time, but it was as if it had happened the day before. Hearing about ...
Views: 1245 - Freedom from Self-Harm: Important Steps When You’re Seeking Help - by Submitted on May 11, 2009 from New Harbinger PublicationsHopefully, you now have a better idea of where to find information on self-harm, the types of resources that are out there, and some of the treatments for self-harm. Below, we turn our attention to the specific ways in which you can go about finding help in your area, as well as some important ...
Views: 2409 - Freedom from Self-Harm: Specific Types of Psychological Treatments for Self-Harm - by Submitted on May 11, 2009 from New Harbinger PublicationsSeveral different types of treatment may be helpful for self-harm, including the following: + Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) CBT helps people learn new skills for managing their emotions, thoughts, and behaviors. CBT is often a fairly structured treatment, with a clear agenda for each ...
Views: 2846 - Freedom from Self-Harm: Urge Surfing - A Mindfulness Skill to Cope with Urges - by Submitted on May 11, 2009 from New Harbinger PublicationsFind a quiet place where you will be relatively free from distractions and unlikely to be bothered by anyone. Sit in a comfortable position. Write down how strong your urge is on a scale from 0 (no urge at all) to 10 (the strongest urge you’ve ever had). Then, write down how much you feel as if ...
Views: 6808 - Friend or Daughter in an Abusive Relationship - 3 Secrets to Saving Your Relationship with Them - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2009 from Jeanne King, Ph.D.Why do we hate victims of domestic abuse? We hate the hold their perpetrators have over them when it interferes with us getting what love and affection we are accustom to receiving from them. We hate the frustration of not being able to shake them awake. We hate their choosing to be controlled ...
Views: 1069 - From Hell to Happiness: Domestic Violence - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2009 from Marilyn RedmondI found the right man for me. We could communicate into all hours of the night. He sat behind me in the band rehearsals in college. His clarinet and my flute playing on stage kept us attending the same functions and classes. Meeting at a dance the first night of school made me aware he was a ...
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Views: 693 - Gang / group rape - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2011 from Jungle BitesGang / group rape is when an individual is raped by two or more persons. It has a high occurrence among teenagers and is usual motivated by adolescent boys with a strong sex drive. As with most rapes, they are not reported due to trauma and shame. However gang rapes are normally more physically ...
Views: 3593 - Get paid £60 per hour advising clients on their problems - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2021 from Pearls of WisdomYes you can do this - if you have spare time and can do with more money, a lot more money coming in. The beauty of it is that you are working online from wherever suits you, so you can work from home if you prefer. This saves you travelling and travelling expenses, plus the expense of having an ...
Views: 761 - Getting Help - by Submitted on Nov 20, 2007 from Sam VakninThis article is meant to be a general guide to seeking and finding help. It does not contain addresses, contacts, and phone numbers. It is not specific to one state or country. Rather, it describes options and institutions which are common the world over. You should be the one to "fill in the ...
Views: 1101 - Getting Law Enforcement Authorities and the Police Involved - by Submitted on Dec 05, 2007 from Sam VakninIf you want the nightmare to end, there is a rule of thumb which requires courage and determination to implement: Involve the police whenever possible. Report his crimes as soon as you can and make sure you retain a copy of your complaint. Your abuser counts on your fear of him and on your ...
Views: 1023 - Getting Out Of Abusive Relationships - by Submitted on Jun 20, 2008 from Kaleah LaRocheI’ve been in several long-term relationships in my 40 something years, and I was always the one who made the decision to leave. It wasn’t always abuse that caused me to leave but normally it had to do with my asking the question “Why am I here?” Relationships, to me, ...
Views: 2418 - Getting Past Victim - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2016 from Monty RitchingsWhat value is there in keeping your past alive, especially when it wasn’t so great the first time around? This may seem a ridiculous question but it is very true. When we allow ourselves to run in victim mode, we are keeping our past alive and prevent a future of happiness and ...
Views: 1434 - Ghana Life: coming of age - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2020 from Wajahat AliThose who have followed Ghana's progress since gaining independence in March 1957 must have applauded the peaceful acceptance of the Supreme Court ruling on the validity of the December 2012 elections. The verdict endorsed the narrow victory of John Dramani Mahama over his rival, Nana ...
Views: 647 - Graceful Guidlines for Sexual Healing - by Graceful Guidelines for Sexual Healing
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The article below contains extractions from The Journey Toward Complete Recovery: Reclaiming Your Emotional, Spiritual & Sexual Wholeness. It has appeared in more condensed and more expanded versions in various spiritual, ...
Views: 2796 - Gratitude is Empowering for 12 Steppers! - by You've heard it at meetings, "Have an attitude of gratitude."
It's one of those sayings that gets tossed around and is often greeted with a moan or rolled eyes because it sounds so sappy. Often the mind-set behind the resistance goes something like this:
"Ok, sure, I'm grateful that I'm ...
Views: 1606 - GRATITUDE-HOW QUICK I CAN FORGET - by Submitted on Jun 03, 2008 from Keith BrayGRATITUDE-HOW QUICK I CAN FORGET The last few days I have a wonderful opportunity to spend time at a golf club I belong to. Late yesterday we played a “fun” competition where the winners enjoyed a great steak dinner and those who finished second had beans. Nice beans, with franks, ...
Views: 830 - Growing 2014 VA Scandal - by Submitted on May 14, 2014 from Abigail FazelatFor several years, the VA has been under fire for repeated instances of negligence. Reports released by CBS in 2013 revealed that medical professionals associated with the VA prescribed 259% more narcotics than in 2002, and that individualized therapy had fallen by the wayside. An affiliate of ...
Views: 1528 - Growing Domestic Violence Against the Disabled - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2014 from Abigail FazelatIntimate personal violence, which is similar to domestic violence, affects an estimated 12 million people, both men and women, per year. That is according to the National Domestic Violence Hotline’s website, where plenty of similarly shocking statistics can be found. For instance, “more than 1 ...
Views: 1566 - Growing Pains - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2016 from Benjamin EmerlingHumans grow at a substantial rate from birth to adulthood. With growing comes growing pains. We all remember the pain that our joints, muscles, brains, and emotions caused us as teenagers. But did you know that if you excessively use drugs and/or alcohol as a teenager, you stop ...
Views: 1498 - Happy Memorial Day To the Real-Life Heroes - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2021 from Wajahat AliIn his single, Amen, Kid Rock begins with: "It's one more night in Hell, Another kid will not live to tell. Would you be able to envision what it resembles to starve to death? Furthermore, as we sit free and well, Another trooper needs to holler, 'Tell my significant other and ...
Views: 648 - Has Dissociation After A Trauma Left You Feeling Spacey ? - by Submitted on Apr 14, 2008 from Margaret (Maggie) KerriganShe knew she would not be able to stop the car in time. The previous night’s snow was now ice on the road. As though watching a movie she had made up, the woman could feel herself floating outside of the car as it fell down into the gorge 100 feet below. From above, she saw the car move as ...
Views: 3952 - Healing from Childhood Trauma - by Submitted on Nov 22, 2013 from Rev. Sheri HellerYour pain is the breaking of the shell that encloses your understanding. - Kahlil Gibran The intention of this article is to encourage the healing of the traumatized child. Carl Jung said: “ In every adult there lurks a child – an eternal child, something that is always becoming, is never ...
Views: 8012 - Healing from Emotional Abuse – The Mind-Emotion-Body Connection in Healing for Emotional Abuse - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2009 from Jeanne King, Ph.D.The mind-emotion-body connection is something some of us take for granted, while others remain in awe. I do both. Now here is a little psychological insight that will open doors for your recovery from psychological, mental and emotional abuse. Go ahead and get your coffee or herbal tea ...
Views: 1208 - Healing from Emotional Abuse: Overcoming Obstacles and Obtaining Benefits from Meditation - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2009 from Jeanne King, Ph.D.I hear people claim they can’t meditate and so they opt for some other form of relaxation or marshal art. My hunch is they can meditate if and when they get out of their way. Meditation is fundamentally not a doing activity, though there is a discipline of routine and mechanics involved. ...
Views: 1196 - Healing from Emotional Abuse: The Memory is in the Muscle - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2009 from Jeanne King, Ph.D.The memory is in the muscle. We hear people vividly taste remnants of the feelings surrounding old trauma when faced with a trigger of the context in which that original trauma was experienced. It’s truly as though the memory is in the muscle. We know this phenomenon to be characteristic of ...
Views: 1577 - Healing From the Ravages of Sexual Abuse - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2009 from Lori FalkSexual abuse runs rampant in today’s society, and it's effects can be devastating. Recent statistics show that 25% of all young women, and 20% of all young men, are sexually abused by the age of 18. And this, they say, only represents the reported/documented incidences. While you may not ...
Views: 1413 - Healing Journey: How Can Someone Know If They Are Making Progress On Their Healing Journey? - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2020 from Oliver JR CooperWhen someone takes the first step on their healing journey and looks into what they can do to experience life differently, they may have suffered for many years. As a result of this, they may want their life to change more or less overnight. If the pain that they are in is unbearable, it is ...
Views: 778 - Healing, Forgiving, and Overcoming Abuse - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2009 from SelfGrowth.com ArticlesAt some point in every abuse survivor’s healing journey, he or she must face the question of forgiveness. Are there some abuses too atrocious to forgive? Is it possible, or even healthy, to forgive someone who has never asked to be forgiven, someone who has never acknowledged any wrongdoing, and ...
Views: 1149 - Healing: Do We Heal When We Are Ready? - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2014 from Oliver JR CooperWhen someone has experienced some kind of abuse as a child and this could be physical emotional, verbal or sexual, there is often the need to recover as fast as possible. To look for the answers and to find the solution or solutions that will make everything better. This is natural and must ...
Views: 2021 - Health Insurance - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2021 from MD Monirul IslamProblems associated with an unforeseen health disorder or a threat to life can appear at any time - on the road, at home, while traveling by transport, traveling abroad. As a rule, such situations are taken by surprise, a person is not ready to solve them and as a result loses time, money, ...
Views: 757 - HEALTHY HELPING - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2011 from Donna Torbico"I LIKE HELPING! As long as I take care of myself in the process" ✦ Many ACoAs are trained from birth to be helpers, regardless of their native personality style & interests. There’s an ironic saying in recovery circles: “ACOAs are born with an MSW (Masters in Social Work) and get their Birth ...
Views: 1345 - Heightened HYPER-SENSITIVITY A by-product of Betrayal - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2011 from Elizabeth McNallyBetrayal, big or small, trashes your heart to bits. You do survive and heal. When it has been shattering, your scar will usually be deep and render you hyper-sensitive. You may have a tendency to armor yourself in order to protect yourself from any other injury. This armor may be so ...
Views: 1997 - Helpful Tips On What To Buy For Pepper Spray - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2007 from Jared KelleyPepper Spray: When buying pepper spray the things that need to be looked at are the scoville heat units, percentage of pepper and oleoresin from capsicum plants. Remember mace is a name brand not a pepper spray. The product is as equal as any other name brand other than the components in it. ...
Views: 3647 - Helping a Family Member Stop Abusing Drugs - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2022 from Eric JosselynSharing our experiences as a professional interventionist can be a valuable resource for those struggling with familial addiction issues. We have touched thousands of individuals in our work with families as a professional drug intervention and alcohol intervention specialist. Drug addiction ...
Views: 765 - Helping Adults Abused As Children - by Submitted on Jun 06, 2012 from Roni Weisberg-RossWhen I began working in this field many years ago, I was told that if I hadn’t already picked a specialization, it would pick me. And that is exactly what happened. I worked in a non-profit clinic where we had big caseloads, having to see many more people each week than one would ordinarily ...
Views: 2489 - Hip Sippin Sizzurp: The Dangers of Sipping lean - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2024 from Astharte De Los SantosHip Hop sipping on Sizzurp Hip Hop has a way of reflecting what’s going on in our world today. From new fashion trends, to songs glamorizing Miley Cirus twerking antics, to speaking out against police brutality. From insignificant twitter rants to real issues that affect our community, one ...
Views: 455 - Home Insurance Specialist - Overview - by Flood insurance
If you live in a flood-prone area, you should know that it is possible to purchase flood coverage separately in addition to traditional types of homeowners insurance policies. Insurance specialists can help you obtain insurance to protect you in a serious situation. flood ...
Views: 192 - Hostages of Sexual Abuse - by Submitted on May 26, 2011 from Gail OKeeffeSexual abuse is a life altering experience that impacts on many aspects of your life daily. I liken it to being held hostage with a gun to your head. You spend your days trying to prevent the gun from going off. This may be a graphic description for some; however, if you have experienced ...
Views: 2039 - How Anger Helps Survivors of Child Sexual Abuse - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2015 from Tonya PrinceImagine it is your 18th birthday. A well-dressed stranger comes to your home. He has news for you. He tells you that you have inherited $550 million dollars payable upon your 18th birthday. Hey! That is today. You jump up and down. Cry, get excited. Dance. Think of everything ...
Views: 1547 - How can an assault lawyer help the victims? - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2022 from parker shownIf you are being assaulted, you might think of contacting the police, not a lawyer. But in reality, talking to a lawyer after being assaulted is the wisest thing to do. If you are a resident of Vancouver, then contact an assault lawyer in Vancouver and get help. However, often victims feel ...
Views: 597 - How can an assault lawyer help the victims? - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2022 from parker shownIf you are being assaulted, you might think of contacting the police, not a lawyer. But in reality, talking to a lawyer after being assaulted is the wisest thing to do. If you are a resident of Vancouver, then contact an assault lawyer in Vancouver and get help. However, often victims feel ...
Views: 658 - How can an assault lawyer help the victims? - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2022 from parker shownIf you are being assaulted, you might think of contacting the police, not a lawyer. But in reality, talking to a lawyer after being assaulted is the wisest thing to do. If you are a resident of Vancouver, then contact an assault lawyer in Vancouver and get help. However, often victims feel ...
Views: 637 - How can an assault lawyer help the victims? - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2022 from parker shownIf you are being assaulted, you might think of contacting the police, not a lawyer. But in reality, talking to a lawyer after being assaulted is the wisest thing to do. If you are a resident of Vancouver, then contact an assault lawyer in Vancouver and get help. However, often victims feel ...
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