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Psychology is the branch of science that studies the soul, the mind, and the relationship of life and mind to the functions of the body.
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Are You Alone? Is God Alone? - By Christine Breese- Have you learned your ABC? - by Submitted on Feb 06, 2010 from Nigel LewisABC THEORY. Have you learned your ABC yet? The American psychologist Albert Ellis (1913–2007) developed rational-emotive therapy (RET), which is a directive, confrontational psychotherapy designed to challenge and modify clients’ irrational beliefs thought to cause their personal distress ...
Views: 1You must read the article to rate it. - The Influence of Life Experiences On Personality During Adulthood - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2010 from Joseph ColemanThere are many theories surrounding the effect of one’s behavior on his/her personality. The more humanistic approach as stated by Clinical psychiatrist Carl Rogers in his theory of personality explains that human behavior is “exquisitely rational” (Rogers, 1961, p.194). Rogers went on to ...
Views: 7(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - Do we have Five Streams of Consciousness That Run Us? - by Submitted on Jan 22, 2010 from Hal WechslerAre There Five Streams of Consciousness That Run Us? You probably know Home sapiens come with a switchboard between our left and right brain to process new sensory information. Remember its name and you win a prize – Corpus Callosum (Latin for firm body). You and I hold conferences and Q&A ...
Views: 14(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - Aging and the Functional Areas of Information Processing and Memory - by Submitted on Jan 27, 2010 from Lora Morrow, M.S.,While recognition of stages involving cognition in the developing child are universal--although much disagreement exists regarding the nature and substance of those stages--the study of cognitive change in adulthood becomes mired in the various definitions and philosophical views proposed by the ...
Views: 25(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - Curing Neurological Disorders: The Missing Factors - by Submitted on Jan 27, 2010 from Lora Morrow, M.S.,Author's Note: I wrote this article in 2000. The references herein may seem somewhat dated, but I believe most of the information is relatively timeless. I welcome all critique, and I value constructive criticism more than I do praise. On March 30-31, 2000, the National Institutes of Health in ...
Views: 29(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - Extreme Abuse Surveys - by Submitted on Dec 27, 2009 from Neil BrickThe Extreme Abuse Surveys (EAS) were created to develop a qualitative and quantitative base of data regarding the accounts of survivors of extreme abuse [1]. Four researchers from Germany and the United States, Carol Rutz, Thorsten Becker, Bettina Overcamp and Wanda Karriker worked together to ...
Views: 27(3 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - New Years Resolutions - First Steps to a Better Life? - by Submitted on Dec 22, 2009 from Clare MannAs the New Year approaches, thousands of people make New Year resolutions, determined to change their lives or aspects of them. By the third or fourth of January, many have broken them and by the middle of the month, most have forgotten them completely, yet alone used them as the impetus to change ...
Views: 45(3 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - “The Dark Depression Cloud of Later Life” - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2009 from William Cottringer“The Dark Depression Cloud of Later Life” By Bill Cottringer “The aging process has you firmly in its grasp if you never get the urge to throw a snowball.” ~Doug Larson Later life often brings a dark cloud of depression that can be very worrisome and quite difficult to deal ...
Views: 40(2 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Recovered Memories - by Submitted on Dec 13, 2009 from Neil BrickRecovered memories have been defined as the phenomenon of partially or fully losing parts of memories of traumatic events, and then later recovering part or all of the memories into conscious awareness. They have also been defined as the recollections of memories that are believed to have been ...
Views: 46(4 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - How to Find Relief from the Symptoms of Stress and Anxiety - by Submitted on Dec 10, 2009 from Steve PalarasConstant tension headaches and the feeling that the whole world is engaged in a conspiracy to cause you grief ... Stress is the trend of modern life, a commodity widely available to the inhabitants of great city centres. The sufferers from stress and anxiety need, and relentlessly seek, relief ...
Views: 37(3 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Spectator or Participant? - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2009 from William StoneOf course, we are all participants in our own lives. But sometimes we live life from a distance, watching it go by without making any vigorous moves to keep from getting stuck, or to reach a goal that requires some extra effort. It is almost like we are a spectator of our own lives, just thinking ...
Views: 40(3 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - The Myth of Finding Your Purpose - by Submitted on Dec 10, 2009 from Clare MannThe era of personal development in which we exist, echoes the message 'You are here to find your purpose'. The implication is that once we find our true meaning and purpose for living, we unlock the key to health, abundance and happiness. Anyone responding to that call finds themselves on a path of ...
Views: 51(5 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - A THEORETICAL PERSPECTIVE ON BLACK MALE SEXUALITY & RACISM IN AMERICA, PT 1 - by Submitted on Nov 26, 2009 from Sadie SheafeI am the first documented Social Scientist and Clinical Sexologist to conduct in-depth research into the sexual behavior and sexual practices of Black People in America, As a result of this research I theorize that the sexual practices of black people are virtually unknown because they are ...
Views: 65(5 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Anxiety & Depression. Badabing Badaboom. - by Submitted on Nov 22, 2009 from Bill WhiteAnxiety and depression are fast friends. We know that all too well, don’t we? And that statement brings some questions to mind (literally). When we consider the dynamics of anxiety and depression, can presentations along the depression spectrum be generated by anxiety? Can anxiety be triggered ...
Views: 58(4 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Improving Accuracy in Mental Health Assessment and Treatment - by Submitted on Nov 16, 2009 from Steven A. FrankelDecisions in mental health treatment are often relatively subjective and clinical judgment is prone to errors. But must it be that way? There is a solution, but, since this problem characterizes all of our work, finding it can be challenging. To start with, the clinical decision maker and the ...
Views: 54(3 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - How to Wake up Your Inner Psychotherapist - by Submitted on Nov 16, 2009 from Jean Boyd“Change is as inexorable as time, yet nothing meets with more resistance." Benjamin Disraeli People seek personal growth for many reasons, such as: self-esteem, spirituality, success, and individual power. We want to feel good, find the ...
Views: 64(4 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - What Images Are You Projecting In Your Mind? - by Submitted on Nov 16, 2009 from Kimberley CohenI love how photographers can capture the magnitude, beauty, force, serenity, innocence, mystery, and inspiration of just about anything in life as they tell a story. There is something magical about photographs where images seem to come alive, where you can feel the essence within the ...
Views: 50(3 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Filling in the Blanks - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2009 from Amy PearsonWhen Nancy Pelosi became the first female speaker of the House, a reporter asked her how she would manage such a big job. Her response, “Are you kidding? Being the Speaker of the House can’t be more difficult than raising five children.” As a mother of twins about to turn two, I can see ...
Views: 61(4 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Spheres Of Influence - by Submitted on Nov 06, 2009 from Ken FieldsNo man is an island, no woman either for that matter. We are all influenced by our surroundings. Our consciousness is really not our own, but belongs to the environment in which we exist. The appearance of an individual self is an illusion in much the same way empty space appears to be solid ...
Views: 69(3 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Avoiding Your Feelings? Find out Why and What to Do About It - by Submitted on Nov 05, 2009 from Ron FrederickWhy do people tend to avoid feeling their feelings? It has everything to do with our early experience in life - what we learned and what we didn't learn. As I talk to people across the nation, most people agree that they didn't really learn how to make good use of their feelings when they were ...
Views: 67(3 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Patience Impatience - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2009 from Bill WhiteA friend of mine loves to eat, and his food choices have traditionally been very poor. Over the years he’d become overweight, easily fatigued, and a lot less mobile than he used to be. Six months ago he had his annual physical. And though he’d always had cholesterol problems, this time ...
Views: 69(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - You're Not Suicidal, Homicidal, or Crazy... - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2009 from Bill WhiteYou’re visiting a friend at his 20th floor condo. He takes you out on the balcony for a marvelous view of the city. Suddenly you feel the urge to take a flying leap. You’re walking down the sidewalk and coming your way is a woman pushing her baby in a stroller. You can’t help but wonder ...
Views: 68(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - The Torrid Affair (Self Love) - by Submitted on Oct 28, 2009 from Gerri Ratigan"Teach only love, for that is what you are." Course in Miracles The Affair I'm having a torrid affair! I'm in love! And what an amazing human being this person is! How could I not have recognized how wonderful she is?? She has always been right in front of my nose too! ...
Views: 62(2 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Three Ways Of Thinking Outside The Box - by Submitted on Oct 24, 2009 from Steve GillmanWe should always be looking for ways of thinking outside the box. It isn't that we will always find a better solution through more creative or non-conventional solutions. But we sometimes will. Maybe that doesn't sound inspiring enough, so let me explain. Suppose you get in the habit of thinking ...
Views: 67You must read the article to rate it. - The Superior Colliculus. It's Not Ridiculous. - by Submitted on Oct 23, 2009 from Bill WhiteI guess when it comes to the anatomy and physiology of panic attacks and anxiety I’m kind of a geek. The stuff just fascinates me. What can I say? However, beyond the pure wonder of it all, a good portion of my interest is grounded in really wanting to comprehend that from which I’ve suffered ...
Views: 69(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - The Way She Walks - by Submitted on Oct 22, 2009 from Dr. Mona SpiegelHer shoulders catch my eye. Thrust back with the confidence of the young, they bridge a petite body which looks firm and healthy. Her white blouse reflects the bright sun while her chin-length brown hair swings rhythmically from side to side, mimicking the cadence of her walk. Her head is tilted ...
Views: 63You must read the article to rate it. - The Golf Psychology of Going on a Pre-Shot Routine Journey with your Right and Left Brain - by Submitted on Oct 22, 2009 from Andrew FoggAs a golf psychologist, I am especially interested in the importance of separating the conscious and unconscious elements of the pre-shot routine and the actual striking of the ball. In an ideal world, we should use our conscious rational mind, sometimes referred to as our Left Brain, for planning ...
Views: 62You must read the article to rate it. - Mental Foursomes Practice with Golf Hypnosis for Better Golf in your Mind's Eye - by Submitted on Oct 22, 2009 from Andrew FoggPracticing golf in your mind, mental golf if you like, is just as effective as playing golf and physical practice on the range, if you want to play better golf. As I've written many times before, it also works a lot better when accompanied by golf hypnosis and other golf psychology techniques. ...
Views: 76You must read the article to rate it. - The psychology of Gossip - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2009 from M.Farouk RadwanThe person who is laughing out loud, capturing the attention of everyone in the room while gossiping about someone who is not present is not as happy as he seems. From the outside he seems strong, popular, interesting and in control but if you peaked inside his mind at the time he was gossiping ...
Views: 84You must read the article to rate it. - The Personal Fable of Adolescents - by Submitted on Oct 18, 2009 from Reece ManleyOne of the developmental phenomenon widely observed in youth is the personal fable. This concept holds that adolescents believe themselves to be special and unique making common experiences personalized to their understanding. Adolescents often behave as if they are immortal, taking wild risks ...
Views: 81You must read the article to rate it. - Faith at the Border: Christians in DBT - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2009 from Scott SpradlinThe saga continues at the New Leaf DBT program. We're well into our second year of offering Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) as close to the original evidence-supported version developed by Marsha Linehan, PhD so that we can do our best to give the best therapy available to those struggling ...
Views: 76You must read the article to rate it. - How To Be Happy Now? - by Submitted on Oct 18, 2009 from Santosh RamachandranHappiness is a choice one makes for herself or himself. Well most people think that they will become happy if they get all their desires. But what happens is, when we get some of our desires, we become temporarily happy and then we add more desires to the list. So now we have some of our desires ...
Views: 82You must read the article to rate it. - Assessing Your Nonprofit’s Culture – Seven Questions To Ponder - by Submitted on Oct 13, 2009 from Sharon MikrutHave you ever taken a careful look at the culture of your nonprofit organization? Is the culture positive or negative? Do people enjoy working there, or would they rather be somewhere else? The culture of an organization impacts staff retention, client satisfaction, and the organization's overall ...
Views: 92(3 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Top Golf Mind Tip - How to use Universal Energy to boost your golfing and other personal goals. - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2010 from Dr. Stephen SimpsonMany different forms of energy surround you, and you will be totally unaware of most of it. This energy includes gravitational effects from the moon. It also includes radio waves, and radiation, and all of the other components of the electromagnetic spectrum. The only part of the spectrum you ...
Views: 80(2 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Top Golf Mind Tip - How to Embrace the Law of Surrender or “letting go.” - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2010 from Dr. Stephen SimpsonThis is a brief explanation of the Law of Surrender, what it can do for your golf, and many other things too! Many people wish they had discovered the Law of Surrender years earlier, but it is better late than never. Dan Millman describes what he calls The Law of Surrender in his book, The Laws of ...
Views: 72You must read the article to rate it. - Top Golf Mind Tip - How to Use Quantum Mechanics and Universal Laws to Achieve Golfing Success - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2010 from Dr. Stephen SimpsonQuantum mechanics demonstrates that everyone and everything connects in intricate ways. Taking action on one aspect immediately has an effect on other areas associated with it. The theory of relativity proposes exactly the opposite. Fortunately, we do not need to worry about this puzzle. All that ...
Views: 88(2 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Top Golf Mind Tip - How to Stay in the Present - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2010 from Dr. Stephen SimpsonKnowing you have a great card in your hand can be the ‘Kiss of Death’ – ‘The Curse of the Winning Card’. Another danger of knowing you have a great score is succumbing to the temptation to protect it. You have put yourself into contention by playing magical ‘Right Brain’ golf. You are ...
Views: 74You must read the article to rate it. - Top Golf Mind Tip - Golf is a Game of Confidence – How to Make Your Own Confidence Trigger. - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2010 from Dr. Stephen SimpsonConfidence is the foundation that supports our whole life. Confident people do not worry about the past, and become depressed – nor do they worry about the future, and become anxious, or develop panics attacks. Confident people achieve great things, they attract many friends, and they relish ...
Views: 73You must read the article to rate it. - ***Top Golf Mind Tip - How to Mind Your Language! - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2010 from Dr. Stephen SimpsonIf I were only given one minute with a golfer this would be my first lesson, and will immediately cut shots off their score. If, that is, the golfer would keep quiet for long enough to listen. It concerns what I call internal dialogue. These are the voices that we all have in our brains - ...
Views: 78You must read the article to rate it. - The Effects of Gossip on Teenage Girls - by Submitted on Oct 11, 2009 from Reece ManleyThe Effects of Gossip on Teenage Girls Fending Off the Emotional Damage of Rumors Teenage girls carry certain social labels including the image of the circle of girls sharing small scandals of each others lives. Unfortunately, this does happen and it does have consequences. Gossip ...
Views: 73You must read the article to rate it. - The Imperfection of Perfectionism - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2009 from Ken FieldsMany people strive for some form of perfection. Whether in their work, in their appearance, in their relationships, in their expectations of others…There are a number of problems with perfectionism not the least of which it is simply not possible. Perfection is an ideal, which, almost by ...
Views: 52You must read the article to rate it. - WALKING THROUGH THE GAUNTLET OF THE ABYSS IN THERAPY - by Submitted on Nov 25, 2009 from Sadie SheafeFor a moment imagine that you are standing alone at the entrance of a deep hole, a gloomy dark chasm. Imagine in your mind's eye staring into a terrifying and ominous void…a murky hole! The opening is indistinguishable, and it's intimidating. What is even worse is that this sinister cavity, this ...
Views: 81(4 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Why Grown Ups Need to Read Fairy Tales (Part Four) The Inner Scheherazade - by Submitted on Oct 03, 2009 from Glenn BergerFAIRY TALES AND THE INNER MALEFICENT In the Disney version of Sleeping Beauty, at the party that celebrates the birth of the new princess, an evil witch named Maleficent shows up and ruins the whole event. She puts a curse on the infant that destines her to a painful existence. Who is this ...
Views: 86(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - Handling a Sensitive Situation - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2009 from Diana Weiss-WisdomThe Birds, the Bees, and Blended Families Handling a Sensitive Situation Dear Dr. Weiss-Wisdom, My father has been married numerous times and he consistently has terrible taste in women. Most recently, I ran into my current “stepmother” at a restaurant having a romantic dinner with ...
Views: 91(2 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Cultivate Your Witness Self - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2009 from M.J. RyanThe other day I got a call from a reporter for a women’s magazine wondering if I knew of any new stress reduction ideas, “you know, beyond breathing and meditation.” It reminded me of our tendency in this culture to grasp for the novel and it even caused me to doubt whether to include this ...
Views: 86(5 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Where is Your Life Headed? - by Submitted on Sep 25, 2009 from Danish AhmedHi there everyone!! I remember sitting in a subway car on my way home from grade nine. I had an 88% average and I was making good money at my job, yet I was depressed out of my mind. I wasn't in a rush to get home -- I would stay on the subway for hours, not really caring about the day, caring ...
Views: 87(9 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Adult Depression and Childhood Abuse - by Submitted on Oct 03, 2009 from Roni Weisberg-Ross L.M.F.TOver the years I’ve discovered that a significant proportion of adult clients who present with depression have a history of childhood abuse. The abuse may have been sexual, physical and/or emotional. At first I attributed this to the fact that I specialize in abuse and many clients who come to ...
Views: 121(3 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - The Shaman, mystic and psychotic - by Submitted on Sep 19, 2009 from Adele McDowellIt sounds like the beginning of one of those three person jokes, i.e., the shaman, the mystic and the psychotic walked into a bar. But this isn’t a joke; this is more of a pondering aloud on the line between sanity and insanity, delusion and reason. What prompted these ponderings was that I ...
Views: 88(3 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Oh No! What Do I Do? - by Submitted on Sep 19, 2009 from Deb ScottOh No! What Do I Do Now? Do you want to be happy? We are all called to be here on planet earth in this skin suit, in a specific time (now), for a specific reason (purpose). How? You can never be fully happy UNTIL you are sharing, and using YOUR God given talents. Time, treasure, ...
Views: 86(3 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - How To Think Yourself Out Of Anxiety - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2009 from Devin CoxIs it actually possible to think yourself out of anxiety? Anyone who has ever suffered severe anxiety would probably say no, but it actually is possible. I am not going to sugar coat it and say it is easy to do so. Because it isn't. It is very hard, and it takes a very long time to think yourself ...
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