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- One Thought at a Time (More Reflections on September 11) - by I harm or heal myself
One thought at a time.
I discover myself and others
One thought at a time.
I live my life
One thought at a time.
My telephone rings,
I choose a thought.
I choose to choose from among the many positive thoughts.
A connection with the outside world.
A friend. A client. ...
Views: 978 - The Nurture Assumption and Adolescent Addiction - by (Judith Rich Harris is a former writer of college textbooks on child development. One day she had an epiphany and realized that what she was writing about didn't jive with her or her neighbors experiences of raising children. She stopped writing textbooks and began studying why children turn out ...
Views: 6780 - The Narcissist in Therapy - by Submitted on Jun 15, 2007 from Sam VakninThe narcissist regards therapy as a competitive sport. In therapy the narcissist usually immediately insists that he (or she) is equal to the psychotherapist in knowledge, in experience, or in social status. To substantiate this claim and "level the playing field", the narcissist in the ...
Views: 1512 - How to Break Free From Abuse - by Submitted on Jun 15, 2007 from Piercarla GarusiDear Friend, I would like to share with you something I learned from personal experience – I was emotionally and mentally abused for about 15 years in my childhood – in the hope it will be of help to you in your journey to freedom, healing and happiness. And you will get there, that is for ...
Views: 3314 - My Way To Help You Deal With Someone Else's Anger - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2007 from Lynda BevanWhere does anger come from: Anger is an emotion. It stems from issues in your past that are both unresolved and unforgiven! These feelings are buried deep down inside you and cause you emotional and physical harm. Anger comes from a past environment of confusion, chaos and lack of ...
Views: 14699(1 vote) - Life After Betrayal: A Practical Guide - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2007 from Lynda BevanSTEP 1 BETRAYAL Betrayal comes in different guises. Different types of betrayal: • When a partner deceives you • When people lie to you • When someone cheats and robs you • When people gossip behind your back • When children trust their parents not to hurt them • When you are let down by ...
Views: 10177 - Dream Interpretation of Places in Your Sleep [Part 3] - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2007 from Ne MaHaving those dreams again where you suddenly find yourself in the most unlikely places and weird locales? They say we are what we dream. And the venues of our dreams certainly say a lot about our hopes and fears in life. Read on to find out. School:. Dreams that happen in schools mean a ...
Views: 5339(1 vote) - Dream Interpretation of Places in Your Sleep [Part 2] - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2007 from Ne MaIn our waking life, we go to places for a reason. We go to the cinema to watch a film (and possibly to hold hands with our date), we go to the park to take the day off and play a ballgame with friends (or ogle good-looking people), we go to the beach to dig our toes in the sand and take a dip ...
Views: 4514(1 vote) - Dream Interpretation of Places in Your Sleep (Part 1) - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2007 from Ne MaHad an odd dream lately where you found yourself in the most unlikely places? Our dreams are always telling us something, and the venues and settings in our dreams contribute a whole new layer and impact to their meanings. Here are analyses of places you visit (or will visit yet) in your ...
Views: 4918(1 vote) - What's an Idea? - by How many great ideas do you have in a day? How many of those wonderful ideas do you never realize? What you do with those ideas that can make the difference between living the life you were meant to live, being who you are meant to be and just living. Sometimes the difference between an idea and ...
Views: 851 - 50 Ways to Find Serenity (when serenity is the last thing on your mind!) - by · Ask yourself…"Am I being too hard on myself?"
· Ask yourself…"What do I have in my life that I can enjoy at this moment?"
· Ask yourself …"How important is it?"
· Ask yourself…"What is my gut telling me?"
· Ask yourself…"Are my goals or expectations realistic?"
· Ask yourself…"Am I ...
Views: 924(1 vote) - 50 Ways to Find Serenity (when serenity is the last thing on your mind!) - by · Ask yourself…"Am I being too hard on myself?"
· Ask yourself…"What do I have in my life that I can enjoy at this moment?"
· Ask yourself …"How important is it?"
· Ask yourself…"What is my gut telling me?"
· Ask yourself…"Are my goals or expectations realistic?"
· Ask yourself…"Am I ...
Views: 839 - Terrorism-related Stress: How to tell if you need help - by After the terrorist attack on the World Trade Centre many people were in shock for days or even a couple of weeks. That was normal. People are worried about war, bioterrorism, and the world situation. That is normal. Muslims and middle-eastern immigrants are also worried about increased bigotry ...
Views: 751 - Job Stress and Computer Programmers - by Excessive workplace stress has increased dramatically in the past few years of sharply increased competition and "corporate downsizing"--that is, downsizing the workforce, but not necessarily the work. Without effective help, both employees and the self-employed can fall prey to burnout, ...
Views: 5734 - Inflammation - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2007 from Jacquie HaleLast week I got inflamed. I was angry about an injustice in my community and the fury was all consuming. A useful coaching question about nearly anything is: What did I learn? What did I learn from being inflamed about injustice? The first thing I learned was to notice the signs of my anger. My ...
Views: 958 - Making Sobriety Permanent - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2007 from Scott WisenbakerWith the very best of intentions three men leave treatment honestly believing that relapse is not possible after all that they have seen and learned. The first man returned to his upper middle class home, to his wife and lucrative career. On top of the world the man dismisses any need of ...
Views: 2144 - A Garden of Gratitude - by Submitted on Jul 17, 2009 from Jo-Anne CutlerI love the warm summer days, even the humidity, when I can run outside instead of inside on the treadmill, get back out onto the golf course with friends, lounge by a pool and drive with the top down, feeding my inherent sun goddess that probably comes from being a Leo! As I bask in my ...
Views: 1990 - A Moment to Breathe - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2007 from Rebecca SheldonYou are reading this here and NOW for a reason. You need some space, a moment to call your own. I’m writing this to let you know you have found it: a moment all to yourself, a moment to take a nice, deep breath in, and release all the tension that has been building within you. Take another ...
Views: 926 - The Hateful Patient - Difficult Patients in Psychotherapy - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2007 from Sam VakninIn 1978, a medical doctor by the name of J.E. Groves published in the prestigious New England Journal of Medicine an article titled "Taking Care of the Hateful Patient". In it he admitted that patients with personality disorders often evoke in their physicians dislike or even outright hatred. ...
Views: 1843 - Diane and Molly 3 A Child Dying - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2007 from Gloria WendroffAll Is Well Diane, mother of 3-year old Molly, writes to Gloria, the author of this series: Dear Gloria, Last Night Diane to God: Dear God, as You know, Molly was congested for three days. Last night I became concerned about what to do, but her illness was similar to other times when ...
Views: 1106 - Massage Helps Depression - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2012 from Brandon RaynorThe Importance of Feeling Great via Euphoric Cleansing This is an article posted online here about the beneficial effects of Raynor massage on depression. It was written by a student of ours that did our massage course. Here it is in its entirety for your benefit: Endorphins and my ...
Views: 5079 - Are you angry? GOOD! - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2007 from Beth Banning and Neill GibsonWhat's missing in "anger management," "anger control," and just "dealing with anger?" Why not use these anger management techniques if you're angry? They miss the upside of anger: how to use your anger to create the life you truly want. No, is not about becoming that "angry man" or "angry woman" ...
Views: 911 - Do You Get Depressed Easily? At Home, At Work, On A Daily Basis? - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2007 from Jan TincherDo you get depressed easily? If you do, ask yourself not "why" are you depressed, but "how" are you depressed. Now, don't look at me like I'm crazy. I just happen to think it's interesting to know "how" a person gets depressed. I would just like to know, if I were in your body, "how" would I ...
Views: 8605 - *The Powerhouse Unconscious Mind - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2007 from Barrie St. JohnThe study of the human mind is an extremely complex, fascinating process of discovery. We know that our mind controls everything we say or do, think or feel. We also know that often times we feel a certain way but we can’t explain why, nor do we have the power to change how we feel even though ...
Views: 1406 - *Successful Self Hypnosis – Attitude is the Key - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2007 from Barrie St. JohnIt’s important to first acknowledge that hypnosis is a natural state of being, which we all achieve daily without being consciously aware of it or giving it a name. The bridge between being awake and being asleep is what we call hypnosis. That answers the question of who can achieve hypnosis. ...
Views: 1200 - Psychological Signs and Symptoms - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2007 from Sam VakninThe first encounter between psychiatrist or therapist and patient (or client) is multi-phased. The mental health practitioner notes the patient's history and administers or prescribes a physical examination to rule out certain medical conditions. Armed with the results, the diagnostician now ...
Views: 3358 - Working Like a Charm - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2007 from JoAnn SkyWatcherWhat is the most important aspect when using the Emotional Freedom Techniques in a stressful situation? After working a with a father-to-be, I found out his approach during that last week before the baby was born to be quite interesting. Whenever he felt that his wife, “Mary” was ...
Views: 955 - Remember More In Less Time - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2007 from louis lautmanSo maybe you didn’t get a 1400 on your SAT, or maybe you didn’t even graduate high school. I am here to tell you that it is not to late to start learning things that you might have given up on because you have been conditioned for years that you were not cut out to do certain things. We all ...
Views: 1321 - What Are The Signs of Anorexia - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2007 from Scott MoagaIt is important to recognize the signs of anorexia, because it is a common eating disorder that can be fatal if not treated. Anorexia, also known as anorexia nervosa, is an eating disorder in which one restricts food intake. People with anorexia do not eat enough calories to support normal ...
Views: 1089 - Stress Relationship : Our Behavior And Heart Disease - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2007 from Lorraine RoachThe stress relationship between heart disease and my own heart attack on August 12, 2006 has been of interest to me for the last 10 months. At first when I had the attack ,I was not aware of how the coming months and even years of my life would be changed. Until you have lived with the physical ...
Views: 1028 - Diane and Molly #2, Story of Dying Child - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2007 from Gloria WendroffDue to the constriction of her umbilical cord, bright 3-year old Molly cannot even lift her head, and breathing is difficult for her. This is second in a series of questions Diane, Molly's mother, asks God. Letting Go Diane to God: Dear God, the letting go of responsibility for ...
Views: 1059 - How to Unload Your Worries in Under 5 Minutes a Day - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2007 from Carla RiegerIf you let worry decay your day---read on. I am an expert on worry. I come from a long line of professional worriers. My father was known as The Beacon of Doom. Worrying was his favorite retirement activity. He was so engrossed by all the fear inducing stories in the media, that he gave new ...
Views: 1159 - 5 Secrets of Successful Self Hypnosis - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2007 from Laura De Giorgio1. KNOW WHAT YOU WANT In this step you need to consider what you want vs. what you don’t want and you need to be able to distinguish between the form and the essence. Instead on focusing on what you don’t want, it’ important to focus on WHAT YOU WOULD LIKE to experience instead, because your ...
Views: 1468 - 5 Great Tips to Handle Stress - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2007 from Mona KhalafStress has always been a part of our lives. In this hectic time, people lead an increasingly stressful life. Experts state that a little stress can be good as it keeps you focused and ready to move forward, and is sometimes vital for achieving optimum performance. However, medical research has ...
Views: 1608 - A Personal Miracle - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2007 from Gloria WendroffLoretta asked God about her twenty-three year old son who has not left his room in three years. The mother and son live in Italy, and this true account has been translated through the courtesy of Paula Launonen. March 3, 2007 Loretta to God: My Lord, We are One, but there are times when I ...
Views: 1009 - How to quit smoking! Tips and Advice - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2007 from Nenad MolerovicMost smokers are afraid that they can’t quit, that cigarettes are more powerful than they are. Actually this is fear from the fear, because if you are still smoking, how can you know that it’s hard without cigarettes? This is a result from your habit that is controlling you so much ...
Views: 1453 - 12 Second Solution - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2007 from Arlan BerglasThe 12 Second Solution (How to improve your life in 12 seconds) 1) How to be happy all the time Be grateful for what you have and do nice things for other people. Remember you are not doing nice things for other people for them; you are doing nice to other people because it makes ...
Views: 1528 - How To Overcome Sex Addiction - what not to do - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2007 from Joe ZychikOne of the most successful advertising campaigns is Nike's "Just do it." It works for selling sneakers. It doesn't work for overcoming sex addiction. Anything – reading, eating, exercising, working, talking - can be used addictively. About 20 years ago I helped a woman who went to sleep ...
Views: 8960 - 5 Ways To Relieve Stress This Weekend - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2007 from Chris GreenWith a busy working life and a busy home life, stress levels can soar during the regular week. Let's make the most of the weekend by including several great stress busters to help you relax and find peace of mind. Another great way to relieve stress is to read a book. Great if the sun is ...
Views: 1029 - Addiction and Personality - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2007 from Sam VakninA voluminous literature notwithstanding, there is little convincing empirical research about the correlation between personality traits and addictive behaviors. Substance abuse and dependence (alcoholism, drug addiction) is only one form of recurrent and self-defeating pattern of misconduct. ...
Views: 1126 - Anxiety Attack Symptoms – Treat Anxiety Attack Before It Subdues You - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2007 from Michael LeeIf anxiety attack symptoms are always showing up and negatively affecting your lifestyle, you have to take immediate action to cure your anxiety. So you’re afraid of conducting that important presentation, you’re worried about your child going out with his friends, or you feel uneasy and anxious ...
Views: 1845 - It’s About Balance: 9 Ways to Reduce Stress at Work - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2007 from Sue BrennerDo you feel increased pressure at work? Does your time spin out of control? Does your work lead to stress and overwhelm? Use these 9 simple steps to reduce daily stress at work so you can enjoy the balance of life you were meant to live. 1. Set priorities. What are your top 3 ...
Views: 750 - Anticipatory Grief and On-going Sadness for Caregivers - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2007 from Judy WrightAnticipatory Grief and On-going Sadness for Caregivers © Judy H. Wright, 2005 www.ArtichokePress.com In 1969, Dr. Elizabeth Kubler-Ross published On Death and Dying and later went on to launch the Hospice movement in America. Even though her studies focused more on those who were dying than ...
Views: 1115(2 votes) - *How to Get the Most Out of Self Hypnosis - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2007 from Barrie St. JohnThere are many benefits to using self hypnosis. It can be used to overcome fears, fight addictions such as smoking, improve confidence and self esteem, and improve sports performance, to name just a few. In fact self hypnosis can be used to improve just about anything you want to in your life. ...
Views: 1782 - Conduct Disorder - by Submitted on Jun 10, 2007 from Sam VakninChildren and adolescents with conduct disorder are budding psychopaths. They repeatedly and deliberately (and joyfully) violate the rights of others and breach age-appropriate social norms and rules. Some of them gleefully hurt and torture people or, more frequently, animals. Others damage ...
Views: 1779 - Conquer Stress With Meditation - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2007 from Roland TrujilloMost of us would like to deal with life's problems with calmness and understanding. Instead we find ourselves reacting and becoming upset. The more upset we become the more resentful we become toward others. We become impatient with them and then we become impatient with ourselves. Soon we start ...
Views: 1363 - A New Realm in Addiction Recovery : Online Recovery Communities - by Yes it is true that there are many offline organizations available to help in recovery, but not everyone who's addicted can get to those organizations. For some people with special needs like the deaf, the visually impaired and blind, the disabled, the homebound and for geographically isolated ...
Views: 1093 - Stress & Memory - by Q: I have been under such physical and emotional stress lately, I even forgot my dad's birthday. Does stress effect memory...and if so, how?
A: Absolutely! One very simple way to understand this is if you visualize the total energy and capability of the human system as a pie. (This pie has ...
Views: 2551 - Could You Be Increasing Your OWN Stress Level? - by WHAT, EXACTLY, IS "STRESS"?
Simply put, stress is a signal that something needs to change. It's the body-mind's innate response to internal and external factors that disrupt normal functioning or disturb emotional, cognitive or physical well-being. Perhaps you've heard stories of, say, a 5' 2" ...
Views: 690 - Autumn Stress-Busters: Balancing...BEFORE the "Fall" - by Fall seems to be about beginnings and endings. Businesses gearing up for new projects and end-of-year reports. Kids starting back to school, as "To Do" lists grow and kitchen calendars fill. For many, juggling responsibilities each September necessitates some skillful "balancing". Everyday ...
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