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The Importance of Mind-Body Work for Treating Grief - by Michael Roth- Dear Dr. Romance: I want a man in my life that I can trust again. - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2013 from Tina TessinaDear Dr. Romance: After experiencing alot of physical and emotional abuse in my life, my last relationship was very damaging emotionally and physically. Now, many years later, I haven't had a serious relationship or even a date since. I've had two opportunities this year, but one wanted ...
Views: 1974(2 votes) - Death Anniversaries; Inspirational and Amazing Stories - by Submitted on Mar 08, 2010 from Stephanie AltThe approach and actual anniversary day of the death of someone loved and lost, brings to the surface an unsettling sea of emotions. As a therapist and life coach who provides bereavement and grief counseling, and someone who has experienced death at an early age, understanding grieving and loss ...
Views: 4155(2 votes) - Emotional Collapse: Can Childhood Trauma Cause Someone To Be In An Emotionally Collapsed State? - by Submitted on Feb 10, 2021 from Oliver JR CooperAlthough someone’s emotional self should support them, giving them the strength that they need to handle life, this might not take place. Instead, this part of them could do the complete opposite. Therefore, if they were able to take a step back and to reflect, they may find that, in general, ...
Views: 529(1 vote) - Head Injury: A Practical Guide: YOU ARE AN EXPERT ALREADY - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2011 from Craig LockArticle Title: Head Injury: A Practical Guide: YOU ARE AN EXPERT ALREADY Author: Trevor Powell Submitted by: Craig Lock Category (key words): head injury, brain injury, neuro-psychology, Web site: http://www.headway.org.uk Other articles on this subject are available at: ...
Views: 1131(4 votes) - How to Empower the Bullied Child - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from Marc LernerIn today’s news, there is a terrible phenomenon that is happening too often in a conscious society. Bullied youth are committing suicide. We have to teach coping skills to empower our youth to deal with stress. The reaction to stress is determined by how it is interpreted. Being able to control ...
Views: 3502(2 votes) - Living With The Menally Ill. - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2010 from Evelyn LeiteAll happy families resemble one another; every unhappy family is unhappy in its own fashion.” From Anna Karenia by Leo Talstoy Mental illness in a family may be passed down from one generation to another. It can be hereditary or acquired. It may come from stress, brain injury, traumatic ...
Views: 1399(1 vote) - Resilience - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2010 from Paul Kiewiet“You may have a fresh start at any moment you choose, for this thing that we call "failure" is not the falling down, but the staying down.” Mary Pickford Resilience def: the capability of a strained body to recover its size and shape after deformation caused especially by compressive ...
Views: 1401(1 vote) - The Cost of Your Wounds - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2011 from Jennifer ClarkThe Cost of Your Wounds Have you met anyone who doesn’t want to heal? Have you met someone who accepts suffering as a fact of life? They are a victim of their woundology. Woundology is a term first coined by author Carolyn Myss, an internationally recognized medical intuitive in her book ...
Views: 2747(1 vote) - The Online Course in Mindfulness Meditation - by Submitted on Jun 21, 2011 from Peter StrongMeditation has been around for thousands of years and there are many different approaches. The most common forms of meditation usually involves focusing on a particular object, such as a word mantra, as in Transcendental Meditation; a divine image as in some forms of Tibetan Buddhist meditation; ...
Views: 1784(1 vote) - ONLINE MINDFULNESS MEDITATION THERAPY FOR OVERCOMING STRESS & ANXIETY - by Submitted on Jun 21, 2011 from Peter StrongThe single major cause of emotional suffering and stress in our lives comes from the accumulated habitual emotional reactions to life events that we acquire through unconscious learning. We become victims of recurrent negative thoughts and patterns of emotional reactivity that operate ...
Views: 1884(12 votes) - Matter is Not Solid, Time is Not Linear, Death is Not the End - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2009 from JD MessingerOne might think that this article is targeted at spiritual seekers, but you would be wrong. What do I mean when I say matter is not solid, time is not linear and death is not the end, and what does this have to do with your life, business and health? If you have the time, confidence, courage and ...
Views: 4497(6 votes) - A Blind and Physically Disabled Gal...Happy? - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2009 from Dr. Shirley Cheng, Blind Author with VisionOf all your achievements, what are you most proud of? That was what a reporter wanted to know while she interviewed me for a newspaper feature. All the major accomplishments I've achieved in my twenty-five years swam through my head at lightning speed. Which is my proudest achievement? I ...
Views: 5398(16 votes) - The conscious and the subconscious. - by Submitted on Dec 22, 2009 from David ThompsonThe conscious and the subconscious mind. What are they and why do we have them? The word conscious by definition is the awareness of one's own environment,sensations and thoughts. But what is the subconscious? It is the store house of our lives. It is the part of the mind that files our ...
Views: 3574(8 votes) - Head Trauma Memory Loss - Signs To Look Out For - by Submitted on May 20, 2009 from Greg FrostHead trauma or also known as concussion is one way in which you can experience memory loss and this is something to not be taken lightly. Now before we discuss the connection between memory loss and head injury, we need to understand better what happens when you do experience head trauma. The ...
Views: 1770(5 votes) - Why Do We Suffer? Are You Suffering? Then You May Need to Rejoice! - by Submitted on Oct 13, 2009 from Dr. Shirley Cheng, Blind Author with VisionWhy do people have to suffer? Do some people simply have bad luck or is there a good reason why we suffer? Why do we all get sick, grow old, and die? And is all suffering really bad, or is it actually a blessing in disguise, somehow? Here, I will outline some of the reasons why we ...
Views: 9072(8 votes) - How to manage stress in your life? - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2010 from Prof. George GrantDo you ever find yourself lying awake at night, unable to fall asleep, because you're worrying about one of the zillions of things you have to do the next day? Do you ever wake up bone-tired on a cold, dark morning... not wanting to get out of bed and face the day ahead of you? Do you wake ...
Views: 3009(6 votes) - 5 Element Acupuncture: A Recovery from Trauma - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2009 from Laura SantiI wanted to share one of my patient’s stories with you to illustrate the potential of 5 Element Acupuncture in healing the mind and spirit after mental and physical trauma. I asked “Kathy” if I could use her story because it illustrates almost the complete array of both the illnesses of the ...
Views: 6725(7 votes) - How To Resolve the Guilt of the Suicide Survivor - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2010 from Ellen GerstNo one can know the depth of despair to which a person may sink upon contemplation of suicide. Possibly, the black hole in which one finds him/herself gets deeper and darker as the days go by. Soon, even the smallest sliver of light is blocked from view. And then -- instead of being frightening ...
Views: 5133(5 votes) - The Past, the Present, and What Comes Next...Submitted on Oct 23, 2009 from Jeannette RodriguezIn expressive arts therapy, we are always working in the present. The here and now is the only real medium we have to work with, the only place where thoughts, feelings, and behaviors occur. This may seem strange, especially if you are dealing with past traumatic or childhood issues. But ...
Views: 1422(5 votes) - Breaking the Chains of Trauma Pt 2 - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2008 from Mark HollandMeditation: Connecting Above Pain Meditation is a time-honoured relaxation technique that has been used successfully in Eastern cultures for centuries to alleviate stress and focus the mind. This technique has recently gained popularity in Australia, England and the United States as millions ...
Views: 1520(4 votes) - Healing Trauma - by Submitted on Aug 27, 2008 from Amber KirdzikWHAT IS TRAUMA? Let's start by first discussing trauma. It is very misunderstood therefor rarely healed correctly. Most have the perception that trauma is only causes by a major event or huge automobile accident. These are in fact traumatic events. But what gets overlooked are the less ...
Views: 1442(2 votes) - Keeping A Positive Attitude - by Submitted on Nov 20, 2009 from Ellen GerstA woman was shopping when an adorable little statue caught her eye. It was fun, and she had to have it! Once at home, she examined the purchase more closely and realized it was a metaphor for her life. She had bought a “Woo” doll, and the attached tag read: “The Woo is a benevolent force ...
Views: 1713(5 votes) - The Spark Remains - by Submitted on May 26, 2011 from Gail OKeeffeThroughout my childhood I received consistent messages that demonstrated the power of a dysfunctional family. The disease of my parents and abusers robbed me of my boundaries and individuality – the right to have a self. Remembering back now, through the years of oppression and sexual abuse, ...
Views: 1568(1 vote) - Healing From Abuse is Not the Same as Confrontation - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2010 from Jane RowanA lot of survivors of sexual and physical abuse feel they need to confront someone about it. Face down the perpetrator and tell him (usually him) – tell him what? That what he did was wrong. That it was hurtful and did substantial harm. I imagine it could amazingly empowering to do that. ...
Views: 1650(3 votes) - Love Life Moment by Moment - by Submitted on Oct 21, 2009 from Kimberley CohenWhen we are faced with personal and/or professional challenges, it can be difficult not to jump to the “what if’s” of the future or relive the “should have’s” of the past. When you focus on being here and now, you are living by the invitation of what each moment has to offer. Some ...
Views: 1226(3 votes) - Panic Attacks and Pre/Perinatal Trauma: Why Couldn't It Be a Factor? - by Submitted on Jul 28, 2009 from Bill WhiteAlways trying to learn whatever I can about panic attacks, and always thinking outside of the box, I came upon some interesting information regarding the potential role of prenatal and perinatal happenings in the generation of panic. It’s pretty heady stuff, and I wanted to share it with ...
Views: 1573(4 votes) - The Tyranny of Perfection - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2009 from Jane Shurehttp://www.huffingtonpost.com/jane-shure/the-tyranny-of-perfection_b_149359.html Posted: December 10, 2008 A few weeks ago I had the privilege of hearing Jane Fonda speak to 700 psychotherapists at a conference sponsored by the Renfrew Center Foundation. This venue, filled with experts in ...
Views: 1786(3 votes) - WALKING THROUGH THE GAUNTLET OF THE ABYSS IN THERAPY Part 2 - by Submitted on Nov 25, 2009 from Sadie SheafeTrust in therapy only happens at step one, with the client's willingness to admit that there is a problem and by having the courage to consciously work on it. The ‘HOW’ in therapy are indeed HONESTY, OPENNESS and WILLINGNESS! As the client begins to open themselves up in the therapeutic ...
Views: 1964(3 votes) - Breaking The Chains Of Trauma Pt 1 - by Submitted on Jul 07, 2008 from Mark HollandThe suggestions in this section, once again, are not substitutes for professional psychiatric care. However, many people have found self-help effective for relieving the stress of trauma and taking control of themselves. Whether you choose to seek professional help or embark on a healing path ...
Views: 1829(1 vote) - Common Reactions to Psychological Trauma: Understanding Avoidance and Other Reactions - by Submitted on Sep 09, 2009 from Susanne DillmannReactions to trauma follow a cyclical and often perpetual pattern, flowing from intrusive and arousal to avoidance reactions. Intrusive and arousal reactions bring the traumatic experience into one’s awareness. But being exposed to elements of the trauma is frightening, overwhelming, terrifying ...
Views: 7827(2 votes) - Help for War Veterans with Hypnosis - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2009 from david quigleyIn years of using hypnosis in working with war veterans I have been told by veterans themselves that my work has helped to heal the physical and emotional scars of war far better than traditional counseling, cognitive therapies, and pharmaceutical drugs combined. In this article I will describe ...
Views: 2458(2 votes) - Surviving Miscarriage - by Submitted on Oct 11, 2009 from Maria KuroshchepovaI have been pregnant twice... In one year... For nine weeks each time... Had everything gone according to plan, I could have been halfway through a pregnancy and well on my way to a baby. Unfortunately, something went wrong in both cases, and the fetus died sometime between weeks six and ...
Views: 2559(2 votes) - Being Seen: Can Someone Have The Need To Stay In The Background If They Had A Verbally Abusive Parent? - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2022 from Oliver JR CooperIf someone was to watch a film, they might soon find that there is the main actor and then there are a number of supporting actors. Once the film has come to an end, what may stand out, if they were to reflect on their own life, is that they have a lot in common with a supporting actor. The ...
Views: 235 - Child Abuse: Would An Abusive Parent Fall Apart If They Acknowledged How Abusive They Were? - by Submitted on Oct 04, 2022 from Oliver JR CooperAfter suffering for many, many years, someone may come to see that they were mistreated during their early years. Through having this understanding, it will start to become clear why they are experiencing life in this way. Now, while having this understanding won’t mean that their life will ...
Views: 251 - Child Abuse: Would An Abusive Parent Fall Apart If They Acknowledged How Abusive They Were? - by Submitted on Oct 04, 2022 from Oliver JR CooperAfter suffering for many, many years, someone may come to see that they were mistreated during their early years. Through having this understanding, it will start to become clear why they are experiencing life in this way. Now, while having this understanding won’t mean that their life will ...
Views: 258 - Mother Enmeshed Men: Does A Mother Enmeshed Man Need To Change His Perception? - by Submitted on May 28, 2021 from Oliver JR CooperIf a man is “enmeshed” to his mother, it is likely to mean that he didn’t receive what he needed to receive during his early years. Therefore, he hasn’t simply chosen to become entangled with his mother as an adult; he has always been this way. What this means is that it is not just about him ...
Views: 295 - Mother Wounds: Can A Man Feel Disconnected If He Had An Unavailable Mother? - by Submitted on Jul 07, 2024 from Oliver JR CooperIf a man reflects on his life, what he can find is that he often feels as though he is on the outside and doesn’t feel connected to others. This can mean that he will spend a lot of time feeling lonely. But, if he doesn’t feel this way, it can typically be because he has distracted himself. ...
Views: 163 - Mother-Enmeshed Men: Does A Mother-Enmeshed Man Need To Realise That His Feeling’s Don’t Always reflect Realty? - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2024 from Oliver JR CooperIf a man typically acts as though he is an extension of his mother, behaving in this way is likely to allow him to avoid certain feelings. Thus, as deprived as he is likely to be by living in this way, it will allow him to keep it together and function. This is not to say that he won’t ...
Views: 140 - Mother-Enmeshed Men: Is A Woman Trying To Earn Love Is She Ends Up With Mother-Enmeshed Men? - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2024 from Oliver JR CooperRight now, a woman could feel very frustrated and angry, and be deeply deprived. This could show that she is in a relationship with a man who is rarely physically available, and, when he is, he is typically somewhere else emotionally. The reason for this is that he can generally be focused on ...
Views: 191 - Natural Disasters: Their Long Lasting Emotional Fallout - by Submitted on Jan 31, 2014 from Judith AlbrightRegardless of where we live, we can unwillingly and unwittingly become victims of a disaster, either fueled by nature or by human error. A lightning strike in a beetle-killed forest, a single burning cigarette tossed into dry grasses along a road, or a campfire left untended can turn into an out ...
Views: 1802 - Sadness: Can Early Deprivation Cause Someone To Carry A Lot Of Sadness? - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2023 from Oliver JR CooperWhat someone may find, if they were to step back and reflect on their life, is that they often feel down and low. For most of their life, this may have been something that they have typically been able to cover up. Now, though, it could be a lot harder for them to do this and this might make ...
Views: 296 - “People Will Do Anything, No Matter How Absurd, To Avoid Facing Their Own Souls” - by Submitted on Jun 19, 2020 from Oliver JR CooperA number of weeks ago I watched “A Dangerous Method” and this was about a stage of Carl Jung’s life. Watching this film gave me the urge to find out more about him and since that time, a number of his quotes have caught my attention. One that has stood out is, “People will do anything, no ...
Views: 794 - "The Reason For Evil In The World Is That People Are Not Able To Tell Their Stories" - by Submitted on Jun 21, 2020 from Oliver JR CooperWhen I heard the quote above by Carl Jung, I had a clear idea about what he was talking about. My interpretation of what he said is that unless someone is able to talk about what they have been through, they will end up harming others. This is not to say that they will end up killing millions ...
Views: 705 - "You Should Know What My Needs Are!" - by Submitted on Dec 10, 2020 from Oliver JR CooperThere will be times when it is possible for someone to know what another person’s needs are and times when it won’t be. That is, of course, unless someone has the ability to read minds; if they do, they will always know. But, if this ability is put to one side, another person will need to ...
Views: 579 - ***Holistic Addiction Treatment–Do your beliefs sabotage your recovery? - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2016 from Dean TaraborelliWhat role do your beliefs play in your ability to completely recover? Do your beliefs disempower you? A belief is a perception, conviction, or opinion that you hold about yourself, a situation, event, or others. Beliefs are not necessarily true or fact-based, however, they are something we ...
Views: 4421 - ***What are the signs of C-PTSD? - by Submitted on Oct 27, 2016 from Dean TaraborelliDo you or someone you know suffer from C-PTSD? Complex Post-traumatic Stress Disorder, or C-PTSD, commonly co-occurs with addiction. C-PTSD is a complicated trauma reaction caused by enduring extreme stress over a prolonged period of time. Its frequent companion, addiction, typically evolves ...
Views: 4381 - 3 Powerful Resources for Good Mental Health - Reflection and Meditation - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2020 from Patricia BrawleyWe don't know everything about why meditation helps the brain behave better but the benefits of meditation practice are becoming widely acknowledged in the scientific and therapeutic communities. We live in a high stress society. Diagnoses of depression and other mental illnesses, such as ...
Views: 875 - 3 Steps to Releasing a Painful Past - by Submitted on Sep 26, 2014 from Donna WeberIs your past still affecting you? Are painful emotions from childhood holding you back? How do you know if your past is still affecting you? Some people are very aware of how their past affects their present. For example, being a child of divorce can create insecurity and worry in present ...
Views: 1270 - 4 Places to Find Directional Life Advice When You Hit a Low Point - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2020 from Meghan BelnapEveryone's life is filled with ups and downs, but it can sometimes be difficult to bounce back and find your way after hitting a low point. Whether you're struggling with a divorce, job loss or the death of a loved one, it's easy to feel alone and lose sight of your goals and dreams. Here are ...
Views: 576 - 4 Tips for Mentally Recovering after an Accident - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2019 from Emma SturgisExperiencing an accident can do a number on your car, your body, and your mind. The last one is quite often overlooked when we think about recovering from an accident. However, the trauma of an accident can have long-lasting effects. You need to be honest with yourself about any need for help ...
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