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Online therapy offers great benefits.Life in the time of Covid-19 - by Therapion- Mental Toughness and The Meaning of Life - by Submitted on Jan 17, 2011 from Phil PearlMental Toughness and The Meaning of Life Here at Mental Toughness HQ we like to go after the “big fish” and ask the difficult questions. So along with the usual questions about their health and circumstances I will often ask clients “what and where is the meaning in your life?” In short, ...
Views: 1579(1 vote) - Mindfulness Based Psychotherapy - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2010 from Greg DorterThere are many ways in which mindfulness complements traditional approaches to counselling and therapy. Counselling and therapy involve cultivating awareness and insight into your life and the issues you're facing, exploring your patterns of thinking, and your feelings and emotions, how these ...
Views: 1056(3 votes) - Mindfulness Therapy - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from Catherine CosgroveWith all the various psychological theories that have over time dissolved, the newest addition is making its way to universities and private practices country wide. This upcoming treatment uses Buddhism and yoga as a basis and according to several studies, appears to work. This type of therapy ...
Views: 1539(1 vote) - Mindfulness: The Art of Cultivating Resilience - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2012 from Lynda Klauby Dr. Lynda Klau Undeniably, sooner or latter, we all have to deal with life’s realities—those hard surprises and “unknowns” that can literally change everything in less than a nanosecond. Imagine you’ve just been fired. Many of us would react to this situation in at least some of the ...
Views: 1711(1 vote) - My Spouse has Borderline Personality Disorder! by Anne Brown, Author Backbone Power - by Submitted on Oct 17, 2019 from Dr. Anne BrownWhen your spouse has borderline personality disorder (BP), whether it’s a sudden realization or a long-known fact, it can be challenging. Those in relationships with BP individuals may be subject to unique forms of manipulation or toxicity. Recognizing these habits of the BP is the first step to ...
Views: 1441(1 vote) - Narcissistic Abuse | Betrayal | Divorce | Codependency | People Pleasing | Authenticity | Backbone - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2018 from Dr. Anne BrownHave you been a victim or do you know someone who's a victim of Narcissistic Abuse and Betrayal? Are you getting a Divorce? Do you want to learn more about Codependency and People Pleasing? Learn why havingAuthenticity and Backbone will help you. Be among the first to see my newest blog ...
Views: 1745(1 vote) - NeuroStar TMS Therapy Might Help Some Individuals When Other Threatments Have Failed - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2013 from George SchaeThe chances are that you have done quite a bit of research to learn the way to handle depression if you or someone else you know is going through it. The good news is that there are many ways to combat depression. One course of treatment may not necessarily work for every single depressed ...
Views: 1036(1 vote) - Online Counseling Courses - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2012 from Rosemary PriceOnline counseling courses - Firstly let us look at why you wish to. Is it to understand yourself better? Or your partner? Or potential lovers and partners? Or are you actually thinking of this as a tool that you can use career wise and sell to clients to earn a living from it? If so are ...
Views: 1446(1 vote) - Online Counseling for Anxiety Disorders - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2011 from Peter StrongGeneral Anxiety Disorder is a very common condition that affects many of us at some time in our lives. At any one time it is estimated that least 10 million people in the US have been diagnosed with GAD and are actively seeking treatment through medication or some form of cognitive ...
Views: 1282(1 vote) - Online Counseling via Skype - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2011 from Peter StrongOnline Internet Psychotherapy and Counseling through Skype is becoming more popular than ever for busy people. As a professional online psychotherapist, I have noticed a dramatic increase in the number of clients who prefer to have therapy sessions in the comfort of their own homes rather than ...
Views: 1786(1 vote) - Online Mindfulness Therapy for Anxiety & Panic Attacks - by Submitted on Jun 21, 2011 from Peter StrongPanic disorder affects between 3 and 6 million Americans, and is twice as common in women. We all experience panic at some time in our lives, but those suffering from panic disorder experience panic attacks on a daily basis, and this form of anxiety can severely reduce the quality of life, ...
Views: 2127(3 votes) - Online Theft and Shoplifting Classes Help First Time Offenders Meet Court Ordered Requirements - by Submitted on Apr 11, 2012 from Ari NovickWhen someone is arrested for shoplifting, he or she suffers embarrassment but it is important for such a person to concentrate on the important things in his or her life and move past the conviction. The first thing that one needs to do is to take care of the court requirements. There are ...
Views: 2065(1 vote) - Online Therapy and Mental Health Apps - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2017 from Kalyna KapurOne of the perks of living in a digital age is that everything is accessible from the palms of our hands, even therapy it seems. Long gone are the days when people would slink on the therapist's sofa, tearfully narrating all their life’s problems. Currently, there a number of apps which claim to ...
Views: 891(1 vote) - Online therapy offers great benefits - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2020 from Therapion ConsultingBENEFITS OF ONLINE THERAPY AND COUNSELING By counseling and psychotherapy we mean counseling and therapy services offered by a certified mental health care professional, such as a psychologist or a psychotherapist. Working online means that we use Internet services, such as e-mail, chat, ...
Views: 2090(1 vote) - Our anxious mind - How anxiety turns into addiction - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2013 from Akira OlsenAnxiety is a common complaint among people of all ages. The sources of their anxieties varies with each person. Some are anxious about everything, while others are anxious about a specific, narrow life issue such as job and money. Anxiety is generally not negative as long as (1) it’s mild and; ...
Views: 1909(2 votes) - Overcoming the Stigma of Medication for Common Mental Health Issues - by Submitted on Apr 02, 2013 from Joe TherapistIn today’s age there are many problems created by the false beliefs of mental illness, and the use of medication to treat it. Many people are judged based on personal traits. Many people feel the stigma directly aimed at them and it can be very obvious. Some stigma types are making negative ...
Views: 1574(2 votes) - Paint with numbers - for Alzheimer's & Dementia! - by Submitted on Oct 22, 2018 from Dave SmithArt relaxes the mind and is so called to be “food for the Soul”. Art has been a big part of human history since the beginning of our society. Dating back to the times we lived in caves, the earliest works of art can found on the cave walls. It is a skill deeply engrave us that we ...
Views: 3272(2 votes) - Panic Attacks, Do Women Have Different Symptoms from Men? - by Submitted on Jul 07, 2010 from Cheryl GowinWhat Are The Symptoms of a Panic Attack? A panic attack generally comes without warning and is described as a sudden feeling of extreme terror or fear. This feeling of terror and panic may or may not be related to a current situation. The intensity of feelings and emotions are not in ...
Views: 4808(2 votes) - Personal Myth - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2017 from Payam GhassemlouPersonal Myth By Payam Ghassemlou Ph.D. For over twenty years, I have been listening to life stories of many incredible people. It is part of my job. Many people might think I am listening to their problems, but I hear stories. People who come to me are brave storytellers. It is a ...
Views: 1755(1 vote) - Problems With the Use of Traditional Behavior Modification Techniques in Treating PTSD in Children - by Submitted on Sep 19, 2011 from William KrillThe use of traditional behavior modification techniques with stress disordered children needs to be done with caution and extra care. The issue of the primary source of the child’s behaviors needs to take precedence over simply “pressing on” with behavior modification techniques. The key ...
Views: 2798(1 vote) - Psychological Assessments 101 - How the process works - by Submitted on May 07, 2012 from Dr. Cory HrushkaA Psychological Assessment is conducted in order to properly diagnose someone with a psychological disorder or determine risk, capacity and or current functioning. There are several parts to an assessment, all of which are equally important. The process starts off with an interview, and then can ...
Views: 1171(1 vote) - Psychologists’ Tips for a Stress-Free Workplace - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2010 from Dr. Dan DaltonPsychologists know that work can be rewarding but can also cause a lot of stress in a person’s life. In Toronto and the Greater Toronto Area, where approximately 2.9 million people work for more than 100, 000 companies stress in the workplace is a major issue. You probably spend a third of ...
Views: 1452(2 votes) - Psychology and Happiness – How to Decide Your Destiny - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2011 from Christina SponiasThe psychology of the unconscious mind that produces your dreams is the only one that can really help you find authentic happiness in life. The unconscious treatment is indispensable to all human beings. This is a free treatment provided to everyone through dream messages. However, you have ...
Views: 1384(1 vote) - Psychotherapy and the "Middle Way" - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2011 from Beth PattersonWhen I hear the clients in my psychotherapy and grief counseling practice talk in black and white terms, or view their options in terms of extremes, I am reminded of the Buddhist concept of the Middle Way. When the Buddha was asked how one should meditate, he responded "not too tight, not too ...
Views: 1628(1 vote) - 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: 1183(1 vote) - PTSD Post Traumatic Stress Disorder - Is their help? - by Submitted on Mar 23, 2012 from Sharon SinclairDo you suffer from: • Unexplained Panic Attacks or Anxiety Attacks? • Recurrent Terrifying Nightmares? • Outbursts of Rage or Grief that you cannot explain? • Flashes of memory of childhood emotional, physical, or sexual abuse? • Heart stopping Terror when nothing is occurring to cause ...
Views: 1952(1 vote) - Quality Assurance and Management in Medical Record Review - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2012 from Steve RyderMedical record review is an important process that helps to form a clear evaluation of the various medical encounters with regard to medical malpractice and personal injury cases as well as other types of litigation. Medical review professionals have the expertise and knowledge to review all ...
Views: 2991(1 vote) - Questions commonly asked about seeing a therapist or life coach - by Submitted on May 14, 2012 from Dan BeccoWhy am I so reluctant about seeing someone? Maybe you have never seen a therapist or life coach before. You’re not sure if it will help. You don’t know what to do or expect and this is a time when you’re not sure about anything. Seeing a therapist or looking into therapy services in Chicago ...
Views: 1786(1 vote) - Reality Therapy in Drug Rehab - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2012 from Terek ShastalonDrug rehab helps thousands of addicts across the United States make lasting recoveries every year. Though most people once viewed addiction as a simple lack of willpower, drug rehab specialists now recognize it as a neurological disease. Even the most severe cases of addiction can be treated ...
Views: 1160(1 vote) - REALITY: who's in charge? Exploring the Pitfalls and Solutions for Conscious Creating - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2011 from Sophia Rose"We can not solve a problem at the same level of consciousness we created it." ~Albert Einstein With the season of holidays upon us of Thanksgiving, Christmas and the New Year, I am struck with the metaphor they each represent in these challenging times we are facing on Planet Earth. There ...
Views: 1199(1 vote) - Recognise When To Seek Help From A Mental Health Therapist - by Submitted on Nov 21, 2011 from Greg FrostA sound mental health system is very vital for success in life. If your mind is troubled or suffering from ill health, there’s no way you can make any headway in life. However, you can always seek the help of a mental health therapist in order to deal with issues disturbing your mind anytime ...
Views: 768(1 vote) - Reduce Your Emotional Intensity - Handle Your Negative Emotions As They Happen - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2009 from Linda PucciMany people feel emotions so intensely that the negative emotions disrupt their lives. They are so depressed, angry, fearful, hurt or guilty that they cannot enjoy their lives and be happy. This is a problem for them, as well as for those with whom they interact. The challenge is figure out ...
Views: 6127(1 vote) - Rehabilitation after Spinal Cord Injury - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2012 from Alaya LewisTreatment for spinal cord injury is given in two phases such as acute and rehabilitation. The acute stage starts at the time of injury and it lasts until the individual gets stabilized. Rehab phase starts as early as the individual gets stabilized and ready for working to become independent. ...
Views: 1420(1 vote) - Relax and recover part 2 - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2011 from Tom DiffenderferIn the article relax and recover part 1, I wrote about the positive aspects of reaching a deep state of relaxation on a regular basis. I explained how this type of relaxation benefits people in recovery from addictions and promotes overall wellness. This article will focus on how to achieve this ...
Views: 1217(1 vote) - Seeking A Therapist In Tacoma - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2012 from James WattAre you or someone you know in need of physical or mental therapy? Perhaps a loved one was in a bad car accident and sustained some debilitating injuries? Or maybe you are recovering from another illness or surgery that has affected your typical use of limbs and motor skills? Maybe you are in ...
Views: 868(1 vote) - Self Help Tips - What Does Self Help Really Mean? - by Submitted on Apr 03, 2013 from Peter MainIn modern day usage, self-help really refers to a process concerning people's own personal development or self growth. The good side of this is that it leads to people trying to become aware of who and what they are, and pursuing avenues that can help them become more rounded and happy people. ...
Views: 1976(2 votes) - Self-Care Tips for EMDR Therapists to Prevent Burnout and Secondary PTSD - by Submitted on Aug 28, 2012 from Barb MaibergerAs we have been exploring how to help clients stay resourced over the holidays, it is also important, as therapists, to stay resourced also. It is easy in this profession to forget about one’s own needs but still expect our client’s to maintain theirs. Listening and working with client’s issues ...
Views: 3032(1 vote) - Self-Help Tips - What Does Abandonment Really Mean? - by Submitted on Apr 03, 2013 from Peter MainWhen people talk about abandonment, or fear of abandonment, they often feel it is something that either happened to them, or what happens to other people in childhood, often without a really clear sense of what it might mean. There is some truth in this interpretation of abandonment, but its ...
Views: 1885(2 votes) - Self-Help Tips - Why Are People Resistant to Change? - by Submitted on Apr 03, 2013 from Peter MainMany people who have been involved in any type of personal growth or self development work and have subsequently sensed a real change in their inner world, will often forget the real difficulty and fear involved in doing any type of work that necessitates change. People approaching ...
Views: 1680(2 votes) - Seven Strategies for Managing Everyday Stressors by Johanna Courtleigh, MA, LPC, CHT - by Submitted on Nov 11, 2010 from Johanna CourtleighLife is challenging. We all know that. What we don’t often know is how to manage our reactions to everyday stressors. And, in general, it is those reactions that tend to make things feel bigger and harder, or smaller and more manageable. Here are a few suggestions that might be helpful in ...
Views: 797(3 votes) - Skilled Sobriety - by Submitted on Feb 29, 2012 from Todd BranstonLong-term sobriety requires personal engagement in your recovery. Real engagement goes beyond just attending meetings or calling your sponsor. Engaged recovery requires that you constantly learn new, concrete skills which support long-term sobriety. When I think of concrete skills that support ...
Views: 1659(2 votes) - Small changes lead to big results - by Submitted on Jul 28, 2020 from Radhika MurugesanSmall steps and big changes. All may not have the luxury of time to make huge changes to their lifestyle. Small changes go a big way to help your physical and mental health. • BREATHE RIGHT Remind yourself now and then to take some slow deep breaths and feel calmer instantly. • EAT ...
Views: 588(1 vote) - Some Simple Techniques to Assuage Tension From Stress - by Submitted on Jan 27, 2010 from Lora MorrowThe normal state of the human mind and body is that of total health and relaxation. This is not the abnormal state. It is healthy. People in their normal state are not constantly operating under tension and anxiety. Chronic (ongoing) stress, which is caused by worry, negative thoughts, and ...
Views: 2611(2 votes) - Some Tips To Help You Deal With Low Self-Esteem - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2011 from Sawas DeeMost people undermine the importance of a good self-esteem. A lot of them are also people who suffer from low self-esteem. And even though low self-esteem doesn’t necessarily ruin your life directly, it can be the cause or underlying condition in many mental illnesses. Low self-esteem also goes ...
Views: 1048(1 vote) - Speech Therapy Activities That Help A Child To Improve - by Submitted on Dec 27, 2011 from lissa willemIs your child or anyone associated suffering from speech problem from a very tender age? With the lifestyle going highly fast paced, people are increasingly suffering from various disorders and diseases that are even seen in children. Out of the many disorders that are rapidly becoming reasons ...
Views: 1330(1 vote) - Spiritual Terms - How Do You Give Hope to Someone? - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2013 from Peter MainGiving hope to someone who needs it, whether their situation be a desperate one or simply a need for inspiration is perhaps the most important gift one can give, as well as in many ways being the most difficult thing to help instigate. It is often easier to give a false sense of hope than a real ...
Views: 5021(1 vote) - SPRING 2018’s CHIRON SWANSONG: “Are You Ready to Heal Your Deepest Wounds?” - by Submitted on Apr 03, 2018 from joan pancoePlease view in your browser to activate all the links and see all the visuals: http://joanpancoe.com/page-newsletter-details.php?nl=124 "We always have free will in how we choose to deal with our body karma as it arises and this choice determines our destiny." Joan Pancoe From the ...
Views: 1631(1 vote) - Standing Up for Yourself - How To Be Assertive - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2010 from Pamela TurnerMany interpersonal conflicts and anger arise when you feel that your rights have been violated. One solution we use is to be passive, but then, you’re not only mad at the person who violated your rights, but angry at yourself for not standing up for yourself. The solution is to be assertive and ...
Views: 2479(1 vote) - Steps To Change Your Life - by Submitted on May 03, 2012 from Petey SilveiraThere are many steps you can take to create change in your life. For those that are more right-brain people, you tend to process the world by seeing the big picture first instead of the parts. You are more intuitive and creative by nature. As there are so many different types of people and ...
Views: 927(1 vote) - Stopping Drug Abuse Through Drug Rehab - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2013 from Bryan SacksDrug and alcohol abuse is much more common now than it was in the past. When illegal drugs first surfaced in the 1960s and 70s, drug use was completely unheard of in the social settings, and when the casual users became addicts, there was no help or solutions for them. As the use of drugs and ...
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