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- Psychotherapy – An Effective Help for People with Mental Problems - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2012 from Alpha BytesPsychotherapy is also performed by practitioners with a number of diverse qualifications including clinical psychology, clinical or psychiatric social work, psychiatry, mental health counseling, counseling psychology, play therapy, school counseling, dance/movement therapy, marriage and family ...
Views: 1295(1 vote) - Go Orders - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2015 from Jennifer McLeodYou may have heard in the media recently that people who are suspected of abusing their partner could be removed from there homes by the police. This is part of the government’s proposals to manage the rising domestic violence situation in the UK. The government will be implementing its Domestic ...
Views: 1770(1 vote) - Six Steps to Unconscious Putting with Golf Psychology - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2012 from Andrew FoggHave you forgotten how good a putter you are? Well, the older they get, the more golfers tend to forget how easy putting really is. They also forget how good they used to putt when they were younger and more carefree. You often hear the golf pundits on television talking about how some or other ...
Views: 2307(1 vote) - 4 Secrets to Overcome Your Resistance to Change! - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2019 from Michaiel BovenesIn life, one thing is constant… change is going to happen! Everyone desire change and change is inevitable; so why is it difficult for so many people? In this article you’ll discover why you resist change and learn four secrets to move beyond resistance and create positive changes in your ...
Views: 4870(3 votes) - Manufacturing Mental Illness - by Submitted on Feb 29, 2012 from Linda SapadinThe American Psychiatric Association is now working on the 5th edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, otherwise known as the DSM. There will be some new categories as well as some possible exclusions of what is considered a “mental illness.” Next time ...
Views: 1579(1 vote) - 60 Minutes 'explosive' report: Are antidepressants placebos? - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2012 from Les Linet'60 Minutes' antidepressant report may be 'explosive,' but it's not conclusive. Studies linking the placebo effect to antidepressants have been around for more than a decade. There have, however, been far more studies showing antidepressants to be significantly more effective than placebos. The ...
Views: 2309(5 votes) - A fresh perspective on using negative energy for your personal benefit - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2012 from Reginald MartinIn this article you will learn about the nature of energy how it works and how you can use this knowledge practically to benefit you in your everyday life. There are times that we can use what has been labeled as dark or negative energy as a motivator to break through stagnation or a wall. ...
Views: 2717(1 vote) - A Case of Extreme Animal Cruelty, a Hallmark of Psychopathy - by Submitted on Feb 22, 2012 from Anna MossFor some people, animal cruelty is a serious issue; for others, it is not. A year ago, animal lovers around the world were riveted by the discovery of a young dog just hours from death at the bottom of a trash chute in Newark, New Jersey. Named Patrick, the young pup was breathing but ...
Views: 3279(2 votes) - From Superhero to Real-Life Hero Motivating Healthy Play - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2012 from lizzie milanAs preschoolers seek to make sense of the world, they use play and superheroes to help. Why Superheroes? By definition, superheroes are larger than life, brave, influential, and seemingly able to overcome any obstruction with great physical prowess while doing great actions at the same time. ...
Views: 1960(2 votes) - The ‘Parent Within’ and its role in Recovery from Abuse - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2012 from Dr. Nicholas JennerWhen we think about child abuse, our thoughts often stop at sexual abuse of minors. However, the term child abuse, often replaced by child maltreatment, has a broad spectrum of definition. The WHO defines it as follows : "Child maltreatment, sometimes referred to as child abuse and neglect, ...
Views: 1164(1 vote) - Looking for lost belongings; hurry up, get it, dear friend! - by Submitted on Feb 18, 2012 from Ma-Mahajnan prosadLife is really very short. To make it more and more meaningful we try in very many ways. Even believe in Rebirth. Faith may help to overcome frustration; without reason what’s the gain! Leave it. Unfortunately, we fail to come out successful in every endeavor. The main problem is we don’t have ...
Views: 1689(1 vote) - CBT Therapy, A Proven Anxiety Therapy and Depression Treatment, and End to Anxiety Problems - by Submitted on Feb 17, 2012 from Dr. David PurvesPsychological problems such as Stress, anxiety, and depression can be just as devastating as physical problems like injury or bacterial or viral infections. Medical research has shown repeatedly the crucial link between thoughts, emotions and physical health and recovery. Cultures all over the ...
Views: 944(1 vote) - Introverts Should Be Left By Themselves - by Submitted on Oct 01, 2012 from Saif FarooqiIntroverts are perhaps the most misconstrued people in this world. They are usually perceived as dull, boring, and at times arrogant. They are also, often believed to be rather dry, lackluster, and lacking in enthusiasm. For this they are at the receiving end of quite a lot of criticism and ...
Views: 3253(2 votes) - Understanding Depth Psychology: An Invitation from the Soul - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2012 from Ed Santana, MA, PsychotherapistI was brought to depth psychology through my love of typology. As a corporate consultant, each time I taught a workshop on the Myers-Briggs assessment I found that people were finding new ways of seeing themselves and others. Bridges of understanding were being formed and those I trained were ...
Views: 1436(3 votes) - The "One and Only" does exist? - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2012 from Zita FeketeThe “One and Only” does exist? In my opinion, this concept is the product of western civilization which assumes that you simply have to find your “true love”, progress your way through to the wedding ceremony; then you are primed to live “Happily Ever After”. The main emphasis is on the ...
Views: 1830(1 vote) - LIFE BALANCE: FINDING BALANCE IN A WORLD OF DUALITIES - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2012 from gloria eagleI have been struggling to achieve balance in all aspects of my life,said the seeker,but I keep getting knocked out of balance, again and again.Have I failed in my quest? We live in a world of dualities,where energy is constantly moving between polarities,trying to achieve optimal ...
Views: 2592(2 votes) - The cost of Stress and Mental Health issues in the Workplace - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2012 from Prof. George GrantEvidence about the total cost of health, absence, short-term disability, and productivity losses was synthesized for 10 health conditions. Cost estimates from a large medical/absence database were combined with findings from several published productivity surveys. Ranges of condition prevalence ...
Views: 2220(1 vote) - SELF IMPROVEMENT: KEYS TO SUCCESS - by Submitted on Aug 21, 2012 from gloria eagleRecently, a seeker said to me:"I have been working on self improvement for a long time,but I find that the more I work on my imperfections,the more imperfections I find in myself.It is as if I have opened a Pandora box, and every affliction in the world is coming out of it. It seems that there ...
Views: 1956(3 votes) - How Much is Too Much - by Submitted on Jan 30, 2012 from Renee Richardson M.Ed.Article: Written By Renee L Richardson Sharing Within an Intimate Relationship: How much is too much? When we fall in love, we are ecstatic over our newly found love. It seems as though all senses and usage of boundaries are set aside in the attempt to not appear as uncaring, selfish, ...
Views: 1758(3 votes) - 2012: Ask Now - by Submitted on Jan 30, 2012 from Mala MukherjiFrom the black Eames chair that I have sat in as a therapist for well over 10,000 hours, 2012 parades forth as the catalyst humans need to jar them from their slumber. Blessings to the Mayans for their implantation of an alarm bell into the future collective consciousness of ...
Views: 1453(2 votes) - How To Find A Psychotherapist - by Submitted on Jan 26, 2012 from Nancy CarboneMost people sooner or later in their lives discover they want the help of a professional to resolve a private problem, or take care of a crisis. Fortunately, there are professionals accessible who may also help at these times. However, for those who are experiencing this example for the first ...
Views: 897(1 vote) - How to Get the Best Adviser for Your Teen and Psychiatrist - by Submitted on Jan 26, 2012 from M. W. DoaresAll advisors are not equal when it comes to achieving success with the teen. Only if a physician complete working knowledge of adolescent counseling, he or she can successfully get the best results of the teenager. While it may be difficult to find a counselor, I really want to know the best ...
Views: 1069 - The Ultimate Legacy of Papa Joe Paterno - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2012 from Jack SingerCertainly the storied career of former Penn State football coach Joe Paterno has left many praising his legacy of career wins, devotion and loyalty to his university for so many decades, and his concern with providing a wonderful role model for the young men under his tutelage. Sadly, the end ...
Views: 1480(1 vote) - The 7 Deadly Sins of any Relationship - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2012 from Dr. Nicholas JennerNothing is perfect and that goes for relationships too. In the best of intimate relationships, there are those subtle and not so subtle signs that harmony is being disrupted. Some disagreements and discussions make sense and are in fact healthy; his words against hers, her values in the face of ...
Views: 1410(1 vote) - Is there anything to Homeopathy? - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2012 from Liam HoldenShocked by the NHS's and leading Pharmacies ‘no harm' attitude to homeopathy, more than three hundred activists are now planning to get involved in a group homeopathic binge to help create awarenessabout the fact that homeopathy is 1796 During this protest which is set to take place on the ...
Views: 788 - How to deal with criticism and humilation - by Submitted on Jan 20, 2012 from Olaf SchwennesenThe disrespectful remarks of other people - slights, criticism, or humiliations - can hurt us very much. Sometimes it hurts so much that we want to take revenge to restore our wounded self-esteem. Why is it possible that criticism and humiliation are able to harm us? The answer can be found in ...
Views: 1386(2 votes) - Loving Gaze, Adulating Gaze: False vs. True Self - by Submitted on Jan 19, 2012 from Sam VakninIn the film “The Beaver”, the character played by Mel Gibson suffers from depression. He latches on to a tattered puppet in the shape of a beaver and communicates exclusively through it. The Beaver is everything its ostensible master isn’t: daring, creative, exuberant, omnipotent, and ...
Views: 1832 - ADHD and PTSD: What You Need to Know - by Submitted on Jan 19, 2012 from LuAnn PiercePost-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is an anxiety disorder that can be very difficult to manage - especially for adults with ADHD. As the name suggests, this cluster of symptoms is the result of experiencing a traumatic event. A person with PTSD may be easily triggered by a smell, sound, ...
Views: 12203(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: 1419(1 vote) - How to recognize Parents with different personalities? - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2012 from lizzie milanHave you seen any of these parents recently …? Permissive Annie Annie becomes disturb when you set boundaries and limits for her son John. He's five years old and sometimes his passion overflows into troublesome or hostile behavior. Annie is so lenient that even when John gets out of control, ...
Views: 787 - When the Personality Meets the True Self - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2012 from Cathy EckIn 1948, psychologist Bertram Forer gave his introductory psychology students a questionnaire and told them that they would each receive a unique personality analysis based on their responses. But unbeknownst to his students, Bertram was conducting a psychological experiment. Instead of each ...
Views: 1823(1 vote) - Too boyish to Cry: Way too girly not to - by Submitted on Jan 17, 2012 from Renee Richardson M.Ed.Article: Written by Renee L. Richardson Too boyish to Cry: Way too girly not to As an African American woman, and educator, I sit inside of my preschool classroom amazed at the observations of which I am afforded. During my astonishing experiences with the young learner, I have found ...
Views: 3897(1 vote) - How to Last Longer in Bed for Men By Minding The Mind - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2012 from Wisey LimBetween 20-40% of the men suffer from premature ejaculation. That is why topics on how to last longer in bed for men have become increasingly popular. Just like any other skills such as walking, reading, writing, no man is born with the natural ability to have full control over his ejaculation. ...
Views: 8377(1 vote) - Dealing with superstition - by Submitted on Jan 24, 2012 from Chantal CookeAre you superstitious? Do you avoid making plans for Friday 13th? Or perhaps a black cat crossing your path makes you nervous with apprehension? So how do you deal with superstitions – especially if they are affecting your life? Chartered Psychologist Graham W. Price has helped many ...
Views: 1392(1 vote) - What's Up With Bobby's Beliefs? - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2012 from Cathy EckFive-year-old Bobby is just learning to read. He speaks the word bead when he should have said bed. Bobby’s father tells him that he is stupid. Bobby’s father chuckles as he utters his words, thinking he is just kidding around. But Bobby doesn’t notice the chuckle; he only notices the words ...
Views: 1406 - I Asked Google — Is There A God? - by Submitted on Jul 17, 2012 from Fancis BransonWhy is it that while the world is hurtling toward catastrophe the front pages of our newspapers only register the most superficial happens on this planet? Surely if there is to be one time of the year that has the power and ability to awaken our spiritual beings, it is the birthday of the man ...
Views: 1459(2 votes) - Physiological Benefits Of Spirulina Powder - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2012 from Peter morganWith the fast paced lifestyle that is so common in the modern world, and the ever increasing focus on getting things done, it is easy to overlook the importance of healthy food and exercise. More and more foods are processed and sold “ready to eat” so that people don’t need to spend time in the ...
Views: 1745 - A Friend in Need - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2012 from Rhonda RabowThere are many ways to help a loved one through illness Recently, I have had a few clients come to see me because they were worried about a friend or family member going through a critical illness. One woman said she wanted to be supportive, yet was concerning about being too pushy or ...
Views: 1755 - Learning how to remember names - by Submitted on Aug 14, 2012 from Laura SilvaLearning how to remember names shows respect and appreciation to the person. However we tend to forget certain names easily but surely not intentionally due to factors like stress, overwhelming information, heavy work load, fatigue and so on. The list just continues. Forgetting a person’s name ...
Views: 1305 - Dealing with backhanded compliments - by Submitted on Dec 27, 2011 from Anna AparicioSugar coated insults, or backhanded compliments are insults disguised as compliments. Sometimes a backhanded compliment can be inadvertent, other times the intention is to belittle or condescend. “You drive well for a woman!”, “you’re very clean and tidy for a guy”, “wow, you look amazing in ...
Views: 7224(1 vote) - Changing your pre-Programming takes time! - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2011 from Dr. Nicholas JennerI can't quite remember where I heard it first but it has fascinated me for a long time. The quote went " You know you are getting old when you look in the mirror one day and find your parent looking at you". As time marches on, this gem becomes more and more relevant but looks are not the only ...
Views: 1362(1 vote) - The Future of America - What is Pornography Doing to our Children - by Submitted on Dec 20, 2011 from Gordon BruinWhat do you think it is going to take in order for rational thinking people to finally speak out in huge numbers? How much more do we need to see? How many more stories to we need to hear before we can comfortably speak the simple truth that pornography is the master exploiter of our world and ...
Views: 1901(1 vote) - Strange But True - by Submitted on Dec 11, 2011 from Fardhie HantaryAll human beings know and realize the life in this world is temporary, not be able to continue in this world, for there turn to be changed. Someone took it gracefully, but some are struggling. Like it or not, willing or unwilling, the world is only temporary life. Received and no time went, ...
Views: 2424 - Applying Spousonomics To Money Problems - by Submitted on Dec 06, 2011 from Mindy CraryAlways telling the truth about money is something to aspire to, but it may be unrealistic marriage advice. A couple of weeks ago, I mentioned in a blog post that it is absolutely essential that couples are 100% transparent about their money, or else the relationship probably won’t survive. ...
Views: 1780 - Occupy Wall Street. Occupy Our Minds. - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2011 from Joe NuckolsWhat are people thinking? Here's another take on the 99 to 1 proposition. The vast majority spend their time thinking about the wrong stuff. Whereas, the elite minority think and do things differently. As many put forth a belief in redistributing wealth, how about a redistribution of knowledge. ...
Views: 1846(1 vote) - How Does Childhood Trauma Affect The Brain? - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2011 from Dr. Jane SimingtonHow does childhood trauma affect the brain? Originally Published on November 15, 2011 on HotMommaGossip.com Written By Jane Simington PhD, Grief & Trauma Educator and Therapist Healthy bonding and attachment are crucial to development from the first days of life. Well cared-for babies ...
Views: 3076(3 votes) - You Haven’t Turned Up To Your Own Life - by Submitted on Nov 29, 2011 from Willie HortonPeople tell me that, having met me for the first time, they are shocked to discover that they aren’t there! They are stunned to realize that their body is present but that their mind is somewhere else. And, even as you read these words, you’re only partly here. Decades of psychological ...
Views: 2368(2 votes) - THE FUN LOVING ALMIGHTY LORD’S COURT OF ENTERTAINMENT - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2011 from Yuga Rishi Shriram SharmaTHIS ENTIRE COSMOS IS NOTHING BUT CONSCIOUSNESS ‘NA JADAM KWACHIT SARVA CHINMAATRA MEVA HEE’ MEANING: NOTHING IS INERT IN THIS COSMOS BECAUSE EVERYTHING IS NOTHING BUT CONSCIOUSNESS. These wise words of great scriptural scholars will not be accepted or understood by laymen of the ...
Views: 1211 - Psychology, Spirituality, and Parenting - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2011 from Ed RubinSpirituality is a very personal thing and assumes many different shapes and sizes, sort of like body parts. For bunches of people, spirituality has nothing to do with any particular "Supreme being." I tend to like those kinds of folks because, often, they are introspective, compassionate, ...
Views: 1431 - What to do with relative's nit picking during Holidays? - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2011 from Zita FeketeStop it! I don’t like it! The holidays are rapidly approaching. We are all getting more excited as well as more afraid: what will my mother, father, aunty, or uncle do or say in the family gathering? What if they criticize my new flat, hair, boyfriend, job or cooking? What if they remind me ...
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