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- Definition: Marriage Help - by Submitted on Mar 30, 2008 from Stephanie OuelletteMarriage Help Marriage Encounter (M.E.) is a religiously-based weekend program designed to help married couples improve their marriage, grow closer to each other, and improve commitment to each other. Originally a Catholic marriage renewal program, Marriage Encounters are now offered by a ...
Views: 1415 - Book Review: Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2008 from Stephanie OuelletteThis book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Addiction and Recovery. Addiction is a condition of being habitually or compulsively occupied with or involved in something. Recovery helps you restore yourself to a better state or condition. John McMahon is the Official Guide to ...
Views: 1396 - Book Review: A Woman's Worth - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2008 from Stephanie OuelletteThis book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Women's Issues. Women's issues are topics related to women's health, concerns, and lifestyles. Jacquie Hale is the Official Guide to Women's Issues. A Woman's Worth, by Marianne Williamson, is a valuable resource for people ...
Views: 1363 - Definition: Women and Family - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2008 from Stephanie OuelletteWomen and Family A gender role is defined as a set of perceived behavioral norms associated particularly with males or females, in a given social group or system. It can be a form of division of labour by gender. It is a focus of analysis in the social sciences and humanities. Gender is one ...
Views: 1362 - Book Review: Global Marketing Management - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2008 from Stephanie OuelletteThis book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Marketing Strategy. Marketing Strategy is a business' approach to marketing its products and services, forming the basis for developing a marketing plan. The following websites relating to Marketing Strategy have been reviewed by the ...
Views: 1357 - Definition: Weight Loss - by Submitted on Feb 28, 2008 from Stephanie OuelletteWeight loss, in the context of medicine or health or physical fitness, is a reduction of the total body weight, due to a mean loss of fluid, body fat or adipose tissue and/or lean mass, namely bone mineral deposits, muscle, tendon and other connective tissue. Weight Loss Techniques Weight loss ...
Views: 1356 - Book Review: Touch for Health - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2008 from Stephanie OuelletteThis book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Acupressure. Acupressure involves placing physical pressure by hand, elbow, or with the aid of various devices on different acupuncture points on the surface of the body to alleviate pain and stress. Michael Blate is the Official ...
Views: 1353 - Definition: Drug Addiction Help - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2008 from Stephanie OuelletteDrug rehabilitation (often drug rehab or just rehab) is an umbrella term for the processes of medical and/or psychotherapeutic treatment, for dependency on psychoactive substances such as alcohol, prescription drugs, and so-called street drugs such as cocaine, heroin or amphetamines. The general ...
Views: 1339 - Definition: Time Management System - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2008 from Stephanie OuelletteGetting Things Done (commonly abbreviated as GTD) is an action management method of The David Allen Company, and the title of the book by David Allen which describes the method. Both Getting Things Done and GTD are registered trademarks of the David Allen Company. GTD rests on the principle ...
Views: 1308 - 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: 1306 - Book Review: Loving What Is - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2008 from Stephanie OuelletteThis book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Transformation. Life is about change. Through the process of transformation, you can change yourself into the person you want to be.Christopher Carrick is the Official Guide to Transformation. Christopher Carrick works with people who ...
Views: 1302(1 vote) - Book Review: Guerilla Marketing - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2008 from Stephanie OuelletteThis book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Marketing Strategy. Marketing Strategy is a business' approach to marketing its products and services, forming the basis for developing a marketing plan. The following websites relating to Marketing Strategy have been reviewed by the ...
Views: 1299 - Book Review: The Yoga of Sound - by Submitted on Mar 30, 2008 from Stephanie OuelletteThis book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Yoga. Yoga is a system of exercises practiced to promote control of the body and mind. Bhakti Bhakti is the Official Guide to Yoga. Bhakti-Bheka has been in business since 1996. The principal persons here practice yoga and use the ...
Views: 1293(1 vote) - Book Review: The Great Transformation - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2008 from Stephanie OuelletteThis book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Transformation. Life is about change. Through the process of transformation, you can change yourself into the person you want to be.Christopher Carrick is the Official Guide to Transformation. Christopher Carrick works with people who ...
Views: 1288(1 vote) - Definition: Life Change with Attitude - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2008 from Stephanie OuelletteLife change through attitude A propositional attitude is a relational mental state connecting a person to a proposition. They are often assumed to be the simplest components of thought and can express meanings or content that can be true or false. In being a type of attitude they imply that a ...
Views: 1282(1 vote) - Book Review: The Yoga of Herbs - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2008 from Stephanie OuelletteThis book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Ayurveda. Ayurveda, or Ayurvedic medicine, is ancient system of health care that is native to the Indian subcontinent. Ayurveda promotes healthy living and therapeutic measures that relate to physical, mental, social and spiritual ...
Views: 1276 - Book Review: The Appetite Awareness Workbook - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2008 from Stephanie OuelletteThis book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Eating Disorders. Eating Disorders are potentially life-threatening neurotic conditions characterized by severe disturbances in eating habits that involve insufficient or excessive food intake. Tricia Greaves is the Official Guide to ...
Views: 1270 - Book Review: Divine Magic - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2008 from Stephanie OuelletteThis book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Law of Attraction. The Law of Attraction is a theory commonly associated with New Age and New Thought philosophy. It posits that one should never dwell on the negative, as the metaphysical principle of life is embodied in a "law of ...
Views: 1269 - Definition: Brain Control - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2008 from Stephanie OuelletteThe brain is the central information-processing organ of the body. It innervates the head through cranial nerves, and it communicates with the spinal cord, which innervates the body through spinal nerves. Nervous fibers transmitting signals from the brain are called efferent fibers. The fibers ...
Views: 1265 - Definition: Marriage Advice - by Submitted on Mar 30, 2008 from Stephanie OuelletteHealthy Marriage The formal organization of relationship education in the USA began in the late-1970s by a diverse group of professionals concerned that the results of traditional marriage therapy resulted in no appreciable reduction in the elevated rate of divorce and out-of-wedlock births. ...
Views: 1254 - Book Review: The Women's Book of Empowerment - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2008 from Stephanie OuelletteThis book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Empowerment. Empowerment is increasing the spiritual, political, social or economic strength of individuals and communities and often involves developing confidence in one's own capacities. Lisa Whatley is the Official Guide to ...
Views: 1252 - Definition: Eating Disorder Recovery - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2008 from Stephanie OuelletteThe differences between bulimia and anorexia nervosa The main criteria differences involve weight: an anorexic must have a body mass index of less than 17.5. Typically an anorexic is defined by the refusal to maintain a normal weight by self-starvation. Another criterion which must usually be ...
Views: 1249 - Definition: Delivering a Speech - by Submitted on Mar 30, 2008 from Stephanie OuelletteDelivering a Speech In public speaking, as in any form of communication, there are five basic elements, often expressed as "who is saying what to whom using what medium with what effects?" The purpose of public speaking can range from simply transmitting information, to motivating people to ...
Views: 1229 - Book Review: Clued In - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2008 from Stephanie OuelletteThis book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Customer Service. Customer service is a series of activities designed to enhance the level of customer satisfaction. Its importance varies by product, industry and customer. Todd McDonald is the Official Guide to Customer ...
Views: 1223 - Definition: Time Management Tips - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2008 from Stephanie OuelletteTime Management Tips ABC analysis A technique that has been used in business management for a long time is the categorization of large data into groups. These groups are often marked A, B, and C—hence the name. Activities that are perceived as having highest priority are assigned an A, ...
Views: 1199 - Book Review: Ultraprevention - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2008 from Stephanie OuelletteThis book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Empowerment. Empowerment is increasing the spiritual, political, social or economic strength of individuals and communities and often involves developing confidence in one's own capacities. Lisa Whatley is the Official Guide to ...
Views: 1188 - Book Review: Treatment Planning for Person-Centered Care - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2008 from Stephanie OuelletteThis book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Addiction and Recovery. Addiction is a condition of being habitually or compulsively occupied with or involved in something. Recovery helps you restore yourself to a better state or condition. John McMahon is the Official Guide to ...
Views: 1183 - Definition: Female Communication - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2008 from Stephanie OuelletteFemale Communication The Female Brain is a book by Louann Brizendine, M.D. whose main thesis is that women’s behavior is radically different from that of men due to hormonal differences. Brizendine argues that the human female brain is affected by the following hormones: estrogen, ...
Views: 1175 - Book Review: Discover What You're Best At - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2008 from Stephanie OuelletteThis book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Career Change. Though many careers are meant to be lifelong ones, sometimes change can be good - but there's a lot more to changing careers than simply updating your resume and qualifications. A thorough understanding of the ...
Views: 1170 - Book Review: Family Therapy - 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. Family ...
Views: 1156 - Book Review: It's All Too Much - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2008 from Stephanie OuelletteThis book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Transformation. Life is about change. Through the process of transformation, you can change yourself into the person you want to be. Christopher Carrick is the Official Guide to Transformation. Christopher Carrick works with people ...
Views: 1139(1 vote) - Book Review: The Power of Now - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2008 from Stephanie OuelletteThis book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Mind Control. Mind control includes the theories and/or techniques designed to subvert an individual's control of their own thinking, behavior, emotions, or decisions.Michael Masterman is the Official Guide to Mind Control. The Power ...
Views: 1138 - Book Review: The Book of Shiatsu - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2008 from Stephanie OuelletteThis book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Acupressure. Acupressure involves placing physical pressure by hand, elbow, or with the aid of various devices on different acupuncture points on the surface of the body to alleviate pain and stress. Michael Blate is the Official ...
Views: 1129 - Definition: People with Anorexia - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2008 from Stephanie OuelletteAnorexia nervosa is a psychiatric diagnosis that describes an eating disorder characterized by low body weight and body image distortion with an obsessive fear of gaining weight. Individuals with anorexia often control body weight by voluntary starvation, purging, vomiting, excessive exercise, ...
Views: 1116 - Definition: Addiction Help - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2008 from Stephanie OuelletteAddiction was a term used to describe a devotion, attachment, dedication, inclination, etc. Nowadays, however, the term addiction is used to describe a recurring compulsion by an individual to engage in some specific activity, despite harmful consequences to the individual's health, mental state ...
Views: 1115 - Book Review: What Color is Your Parachute Workbook - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2008 from Stephanie OuelletteThis book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Career Change. Though many careers are meant to be lifelong ones, sometimes change can be good - but there's a lot more to changing careers than simply updating your resume and qualifications. A thorough understanding of the ...
Views: 1103 - Definition: Career Counseling Services - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2008 from Stephanie OuelletteCareer Counseling Services Pennsylvania CareerLink is a collaborative project between multiple agencies to provide career services to Pennsylvania employers, potential employees, and others. Pennsylvania CareerLink offices and access points are located in each of the 67 Pennsylvania counties. ...
Views: 1059 - Definition: New Thought Movement - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2008 from Stephanie OuelletteNew Thought Movement The New Thought Movement or New Thought is a loosely allied group of denominations, organizations, authors, philosophers, and individuals who share a set of metaphysical beliefs concerning healing, life force, visualization, and personal power. The New Thought Movement ...
Views: 1058 - Book Review: Choices and Illusions - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2008 from Stephanie OuelletteThis book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Empowerment. Empowerment is increasing the spiritual, political, social or economic strength of individuals and communities and often involves developing confidence in one's own capacities. Lisa Whatley is the Official Guide to ...
Views: 1053 - Book Review: Healing Back Pain: The Mind-Body Connection - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2008 from Stephanie OuelletteThis book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Back and Neck Pain. Back and Neck Pain can result from a number of physical causes and medical conditions. Jesse Cannone is the Official Guide to Back and Neck Pain. Healing Back Pain: The Mind-Body Connection, by John E. Sarno, is a ...
Views: 1033 - Book Review: Rapid Recovery from Back and Neck Pain - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2008 from Stephanie OuelletteThis book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Back and Neck Pain. Back and Neck Pain can result from a number of physical causes and medical conditions. Jesse Cannone is the Official Guide to Back and Neck Pain. Rapid Recovery from Back and Neck Pain: A Nine-Step Recovery Plan, ...
Views: 1030 - Definition: Parenting Advice - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2008 from Stephanie OuelletteParenting Advice It is important that you understand what type of parent you want to be in order for you for to maintain consistency and clarity. Here is some terrific parental advice from the experts. There is general consensus around parents providing the basic necessities, with increasing ...
Views: 1024 - Definition: Career Change Advice - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2008 from Stephanie OuelletteCareer Change Advice An employment counselor, also known as a career development professional, advises, coaches, provides information to, and supports people who are planning, seeking and managing their life/work direction. How a Career Counselor can help you Career development professionals ...
Views: 1023 - Definition: Law of Attraction - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2008 from Stephanie OuelletteThe Law of Attraction The phrase Law of Attraction has been used by many esoteric writers, although the actual definition varies greatly. Most authors associate the Law of Attraction with the saying, "like attracts like", usually as applied to the mental life of human beings: that a person's ...
Views: 1022 - Book Review: Purple Cow - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2008 from Stephanie OuelletteThis book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Marketing Strategy. Marketing Strategy is a business' approach to marketing its products and services, forming the basis for developing a marketing plan. The following websites relating to Marketing Strategy have been reviewed by the ...
Views: 1003 - Book Review: Practicing the Power of Now - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2008 from Stephanie OuelletteThis book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Law of Attraction. The Law of Attraction is a theory commonly associated with New Age and New Thought philosophy. It posits that one should never dwell on the negative, as the metaphysical principle of life is embodied in a "law of ...
Views: 995 - Book Review: How to Develop Self-Confidence - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2008 from Stephanie OuelletteThis book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Personal Development. Personal Development is the general method used by a person who seeks to improve any or all aspects of their life through self-taught strategies, publicly available information, or techniques taught by experts. ...
Views: 994 - Definition: Good Life Living - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2008 from Stephanie OuelletteIt's all in the words It's now been proven by science and psychology that the shortest path to success in your career, relationships, and life in general is tied to your command of the most practical words. But how do you know where to look to find "success words" that pay these great ...
Views: 994 - Book Review: Love First - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2008 from Stephanie OuelletteThis book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Addiction and Recovery. Addiction is a condition of being habitually or compulsively occupied with or involved in something. Recovery helps you restore yourself to a better state or condition. John McMahon is the Official Guide to ...
Views: 991 - Book Review: The Anxiety and Phobia Workbook - 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 ...
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