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- The Developmental Process is Stuck - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2007 from Rodger BaileyChild development professionals agree. Many children are suffering from developmental problems. They also agree that all the problems that parents and teachers see in these children are related to the developmental process being blocked or stuck. That is what the diagnoses of Developmental ...
Views: 4761 - Millon Clinical Multiaxial Inventory (MCMI-III) - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2007 from Sam VakninThe third edition of this popular test, the Millon Clinical Multiaxial Inventory (MCMI-III), has been published in 1996. With 175 items, it is much shorter and simpler to administer and to interpret than the MMPI-II. The MCMI-III diagnoses personality disorders and Axis I disorders but not other ...
Views: 13293 - ADHD - Wipe that smile off your face - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2007 from Patrick HurleyMarch 2007 - Volume IV - Issue III ADHD - Wipe that smile off your face !! Statement: My intent in this newsletter is to express as quickly as possible my own beliefs and opinions on matters. I have no problems with people who disagree with my opinion and have even been swayed to rethink my ...
Views: 2663 - Do You Feel Smothered By Your Mother? - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2007 from Suzanne Kellner-ZinckI have recently worked with women who were feeling totally suffocated by the time and attention required to appease their controlling and invasive mothers. Understand that these mothers, in their own minds, did not understand that their lack of boundaries was causing ill feelings or issues for ...
Views: 5058 - Do You Have "Whirlwind Tunnel Syndrome?" - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2007 from Dawn QuesnelDo You Have Whirlwind Tunnel Syndrome? Here you are, your career is finally on track and going great! You feel like you are making the right choices and even enjoy working really hard, most of the time. You even make it to the gym a couple of times a week and remember to stay away from ...
Views: 1161 - Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory (MMPI-II) - by Submitted on Apr 07, 2007 from Sam VakninThe MMPI (Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory), composed by Hathaway (a psychologist) and McKinley (a physician) is the outcome of decades of research into personality disorders. The revised version, the MMPI-II (also known as MMPI-2), was published in 1989 but was received cautiously. ...
Views: 4335 - The Mini-max Instructions For Life - by "The Mini-max Instructions For Life" is comprised by just 11 (minimum number), yet extremely effective (maximum effect), easy to understand, short and practical instructions. They are meant to help people meet life's challenges. It is a holistic approach aimed at raising the quality of your ...
Views: 934 - THE MINI-MAX INSTRUCTIONS FOR LIFE - by I n t r o d u c t i o n
"The Mini-max Instructions For Life" is comprised by just 11 (minimum number), yet extremely effective (maximum effect), easy to understand, short and practical instructions. They are meant to help people meet life's challenges. It is a holistic approach aimed at ...
Views: 1331 - Hypnotherapy for Fast and Powerful Change - by Submitted on Apr 07, 2007 from Julie PechAchieve Change Faster with Hypnotherapy Hypnotherapy has been around for decades, but its popularity is on the rise as people look for alternative methods to get to where they want to be faster. If you haven’t looked in to it, you’ve missed out on tapping into at least 90% of your brain ...
Views: 1228 - Enhancing Brain Power Through Mind Puzzles For Career Success - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2021 from Leon EdwardIn society today and the business world, the more you use your mind, the better your success will be. When you have outstanding mind and brain skills and IQ confidence usually follows. Employers hire and promote often the person who masters these characteristics better then a very competitive ...
Views: 5549(3 votes) - Behavior is a Symptom in Developmental Problems - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2007 from Rodger BaileyThe behavior of children with developmental problems is not the core problem for the child. It is often a very important problem for families, caregivers, and schools. For instance, the hyperactive and impulsive behaviors of some of these children are quite difficult to manage. Just think of ...
Views: 2337 - Psychological Tests - Introduction - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2007 from Sam VakninPersonality assessment is perhaps more an art form than a science. In an attempt to render it as objective and standardized as possible, generations of clinicians came up with psychological tests and structured interviews. These are administered under similar conditions and use identical stimuli ...
Views: 1364 - Hypnotherapy Is The Answer To Permanent Weight Loss - by Submitted on Apr 05, 2007 from Alan B. DenskyResearch at Tufts-New England Medical Center has provided evidence that all of the popular diets work if you can stick to them. Atkins - low carb; The Zone - low glycemic index; Ornish - low fat; Weight Watchers - low calorie. But medical research has also proven beyond a doubt that almost no ...
Views: 940 - Differential Diagnoses of Personality Disorders - by Submitted on Apr 05, 2007 from Sam VakninIt is not easy to tell when the patient's anxiety and depression are autonomous and neurotic problems or symptoms of a personality disorder. These should, therefore, be ruled out as differential diagnostic criteria. In other words, the mere existence of depression or anxiety in a patient does ...
Views: 946 - What Can You Expect? - by Submitted on Apr 05, 2007 from Rodger BaileyFew of the programs available for children with developmental problems have success at re-starting the developmental process. Most programs focus on teaching as many skills as possible to someone who will be an adult with those developmental problems. Teaching the un-teachable child Most ...
Views: 2008 - WATCH FOR THE RED FLAGS - by Submitted on Apr 05, 2007 from Wayne MisnerA number of years ago, one of the well-known women’s magazines surveyed divorced women. One question asked was, “Why did you get a divorce?” The answers were--he was lazy, would not work, an alcoholic, on drugs, cheated, was abusive (emotional, physical, sexual, mental, verbal), and many other ...
Views: 1123 - The Alternative Fuel? - by Submitted on Apr 04, 2007 from Mohan PEthanol (commonly called "Alcohol") has assumed a very important place in the world’s economy. It is a vital raw material for a number of chemicals. It has been a major source of revenue by way of excise duty for the Governments. Industrial alcohol produced from sugarcane molasses has a ...
Views: 1103 - Optimizing Your I.Q. and Maximizing the Brain's Potential - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2021 from Leon EdwardEveryone has heard of an IQ test. The potential of the brain is called intelligence quotient or I.Q. These tests use the theories of unitary and multiple, which is believed to the two main theories when studying the brain. Unitary refers to the part of the brain where the linguistic and ...
Views: 5106(2 votes) - Selfishness is a Virtue? - by Submitted on Apr 04, 2007 from Doug SawinWhen I was young, they told me that being selfish was bad. They said that I should think of others first. I didn’t understand. What did they mean and why did they say that? I felt the terrible burn of shame when they said I was being selfish and self-centered. I couldn’t figure out what I had ...
Views: 5249 - The History of Personality Disorders - by Submitted on Apr 04, 2007 from Sam VakninWell into the eighteenth century, the only types of mental illness - then collectively known as "delirium" or "mania" - were depression (melancholy), psychoses, and delusions. At the beginning of the nineteenth century, the French psychiatrist Pinel coined the phrase "manie sans delire" ...
Views: 1502 - Your Dark Side And How to Benefit From It - by Submitted on Apr 03, 2007 from JoreJj ElprehzleinnWhy It is So Difficult to Live at Maximum Power...and How You Can Turn Your Inner Darkness to Your Positive Advantage. "If you bring forth what is within you, what you bring forth will save you. If you do not bring forth what is within you, what you do not bring forth will destroy you." —Jesus ...
Views: 1783 - Solutions of North Texas - by Submitted on Apr 03, 2007 from Scott WisenbakerSolutions of North Texas, a division of Love In Action, International, was formed in 2006 by Scott Wisenbaker for the purpose of providing safe, sober transitional housing for the recovering alcoholic/addict. We are located in the city and county of Denton, Texas. Our founder, Scott ...
Views: 3431 - Attention Deficit Disorder and Related Problems in Children: A Spiritual View - by Submitted on Apr 02, 2007 from Julie RedstoneThe phenomenon of limited or impaired attention span, of difficult or aggressive behavior, of problems with peers or of making friends, of body level agitation which leads to nervous gestures or an inability to sit still for more than a minute – all of these can be symptoms not of a medical or ...
Views: 1806 - A Case Example of Depression Treatment in Two Sessions - by Submitted on Apr 02, 2007 from Tim DesmondSelf esteem, self accpetance and a sense of self-worth are vital to feeling happy. When we lose the sense that we are worthy or loveable, it is easy to become depressed. In this example we find that a woman's depression is rooted in both seeing herself as worthless, and in wanting to avoid ...
Views: 6072 - When Your Circuit Breakers Go Pop! - by Submitted on Apr 02, 2007 from Linda SapadinGradually, unwittingly, we often overload our electrical systems at home until a circuit breaker pops. It may begin with the purchase of a newer, more powerful computer. That computer necessitates having a state-of-the art printer. Then, before you know it, you are the proud owner of a scanner, ...
Views: 3404 - The Entitled Child - by Submitted on Dec 12, 2010 from Linda SapadinMany of today’s kids have been brought up hearing about how “special” and “smart” they are. The unintended consequence of this type of upbringing, (which, on the surface, seems like a wonderful way to build self-confidence and self-esteem), is that kids actually believe that they are special ...
Views: 2554 - Narcissism and Personality Disorders - by Submitted on Apr 02, 2007 from Sam VakninAre all personality disorders the outcomes of frustrated narcissism? During our formative years (6 months to 6 years old), we are all "narcissists". Primary Narcissism is a useful and critically important defense mechanism. As the infant separates from his mother and becomes an individual, it is ...
Views: 1489 - Sending Presents To Heaven - by Submitted on Mar 30, 2007 from Donna WebsterIt had been six months ago today that ten-year-old Emily’s mom had made her way to Heaven. Emily missed her mom each and every day, but what she was most worried about today is how she can find a way to send her birthday gift to her mom in Heaven. She had two weeks to find the perfect gift and ...
Views: 1442 - Holiday Stress: Three Tips for Creating a Worry-free Easter - by Submitted on Mar 30, 2007 from Randall StewartDo you get anxious about the festivities happening around your household during Easter? Are you overwhelmed juggling all your preparations? Well, you are not alone. Millions of Americans are faced with this same challenge every Easter. Webster defines worry as being “a mental distress or ...
Views: 775 - Got Social Anxiety? Eight Simple Ways to Cope with Holiday Gatherings - by Submitted on Mar 30, 2007 from Deanne RepichThe holidays are just around the corner. Here are some easy, simple tips to help ease your social anxiety during holiday gatherings. 1. Smile, Smile, Smile! A genuine smile increases your production of serotonin, the "feel-good" hormone. Smiling has been proven to relax you and put you in a ...
Views: 1480 - CORE Personal Mastery: Navigating the Road of Fog and Addiction - by Submitted on Mar 30, 2007 from Paul RandakCORE Personal Mastery Part I Navigating the Highway of Fog and Addiction We are all on a journey of discovery. This article is vehicle to explore the first part of the CORE Personal Mastery program. We will look at the different components and the actual systems that you will use to ...
Views: 1332 - How to Shake Off a Bad Mood - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2007 from Debbie MandelWe all know how it feels to be stuck in a bad mood. Sometimes there is a biological component to our bad mood, hormonally driven, lack of sleep, poor eating habits or too many stimulants. Some moods emanate from home, an angry argument. And others seem to have no specific trigger, out of nowhere ...
Views: 1874 - A New Take on New Year’s Resolutions - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2007 from Stan SmithWell, it’s almost April….and most of us have long abandoned, if not forgotten, our New Year’s resolutions. Again. Even thinking about them now is discouraging, except for the usual annual consolation: Wait Till Next Year! But maybe there’s a better way to approach this whole Resolutions ...
Views: 811 - Young Men Struggle with Work Life Balance Too - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2007 from Julie ChristiansenCommon stereotypes dictate that women in the workplace struggle with issues of work-life balance resulting in higher incidences of stress-related absences and lower productivity in the female workplace. New research from the Shepell.fgi Research Group reveals that in fact, more men are seeking ...
Views: 1060 - Coping with Conflict Part One - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2007 from Julie ChristiansenAnger Solutions™ at Work: How do you cope with Conflict? Conflict is a part of everyday life, and is ever present in a working environment. Contrary to popular belief, conflict is not always a bad thing – and often leads to great ideas, strategies, and business enhancing products ...
Views: 1393 - Setting Effective Goals in Addiction Recovery - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2007 from Harry HenshawMany if not most of the individuals who are addicted to drugs and alcohol are not happy with their lives and experience emotional disorders such as depression. Furthermore, many of those who suffer from drug and alcohol dependency say that they are not doing what they really want to do with ...
Views: 5277 - A Case Example of Anxiety Treatment in One Session - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2007 from Tim DesmondAnxiety is often based in feeling that world is not a safe place. However, this is not always so. For some people anxiety can be a powerful motivator to succeed, a way to feel connected to one's parents, or countless other possibilities. This example is of a woman who is very surprised to ...
Views: 1124 - Helpful Memory Aids For Memorization - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2007 from David RiveraFor over many centuries now, memory techniques have evolved according to how they are used and learned by people. We all know that the process of remembering information is called ‘mnemonics’. We also know that mnemonics isn’t similar to magic tricks but due to its proven ...
Views: 2577 - Is Your Memory Loss "Normal" or Is There a Problem? - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2007 from Jeannine VirtueExperts say some memory lapses are actually normal. So before you go diagnosing yourself with Alzheimer's disease, take heart. It is said that memory loss is the second thing that occurs as you age. So what's the first? Umm, I forgot! Actually, by the time you reach the end of this story, you ...
Views: 11051 - The Construct of Normal Personality - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2007 from Sam VakninPersonality disorders are dysfunctions of our whole identity, tears in the fabric of who we are. They are all-pervasive because our personality is ubiquitous and permeates each and every one of our mental cells. I just published the first article in this topic titled "What is Personality?". Read ...
Views: 1112 - The Medical Benefits of Hypnosis - by Submitted on Mar 23, 2007 from Kathy MooreMany people recognize the potential benefits of using hypnosis for stress management. Some even know or have used hypnosis to stop smoking, eliminate phobias or lose weight. However, few understand or have benefited from its uses in the medical arena. A current review of The National Library ...
Views: 11438 - ADHD -- What is it Anyway? - by Submitted on Mar 23, 2007 from Carrie GreeneIt’s all over the news, ADHD is everywhere. Kids have it in record numbers, adults have it too. Is ADHD the latest craze? Is ADHD real or is it just an excuse? What is ADHD anyway? ADHD stands for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. It is commonly referred to as ADHD, ADD, AD/HD or ...
Views: 1146 - The Valuing of Simplicity - by Submitted on Mar 23, 2007 from Julie RedstoneOur lives are too busy because we value busyness. If we valued simplicity, our lives would become simple. This may not be apparent on a conscious level, but on an unconscious level, our lives follow the Law of Attraction, they manifest what we think and what we desire or feel we need. The ...
Views: 832 - Cluster B Personality Disorders - by Submitted on Mar 23, 2007 from Sam VakninThe DSM-IV-TR (2000) defines a personality disorder as: "An enduring pattern of inner experience and behavior that deviates markedly from the expectations the individuals culture (and is manifested in two or more of his or her areas of mental life:) cognition, affectivity, interpersonal ...
Views: 1382 - Dreams Interpretation Chinese Style - by Submitted on Mar 22, 2007 from Henry FongThere is a section of the Tong Shu or Chinese Almanac on interpreting dreams. It is called “Zhou Gong’s Book of Auspicious and Inauspicious Dreams”. Zhou Gong is believed to be the same Duke of Zhou who is reputed to have assisted significantly in the development of the Yi ...
Views: 17845(1 vote) - Common Features of Personality Disorders - by Submitted on Mar 22, 2007 from Sam VakninPsychology is more an art form than a science. There is no "Theory of Everything" from which one can derive all mental health phenomena and make falsifiable predictions. Still, as far as personality disorders are concerned, it is easy to discern common features. Most personality disorders share ...
Views: 3315 - Bend, Don't Break - by Submitted on Mar 22, 2007 from Jean CharlesWhen faced with change, a problem, or a difficult person, most people react by becoming extremely resistant, rigid, and inflexible. There is a much better approach - the fine art of bending. Being flexible and adapting to tough situations, enables you to ride out such storms of life and even ...
Views: 1482 - Are You on the Journey to Snapping Point? - by Submitted on Mar 22, 2007 from Ananga SivyerWe don't suddenly break down, grind to a halt, get seriously ill. We do it over time, day by day, but by bit, straw by straw, until *snap* we broke the proverbial camel's back. It seems sudden, shocking and out of the blue, but the truth is that all things manifest over time. They only appear ...
Views: 822 - Abuse Survivor's Series: Using Overreactions to Begin Healing Our Childhood Wounds - by Submitted on Mar 22, 2007 from Stephanie GagosAbuse Survivor's Series: Using Overreactions To Begin Healing Our Childhood Wounds By: Stephanie Gagos As an abused child I frequently detached as a way of coping with what was happening to me and even though most of my memories were devoid of emotion, it did not mean I was not experiencing ...
Views: 1987 - Is Stress Making You Sick? - by Submitted on Mar 21, 2007 from Alice GreeneI read recently that stress can age your cells by 10 years, which is startling to consider. But what is even more astounding is what several people shared with me in the last two weeks. All have serious diseases, and they are convinced they got sick because they overdid things for years and ...
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