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The Importance of Mind-Body Work for Treating Grief - by Michael Roth- Relationships: Can Childhood Trauma Cause Someone To Keep People At A Distance? - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2021 from Oliver JR CooperAlthough someone may want to form deeper connections with others and to even have an intimate relationship, this might not have been possible. When it comes to the former, they may have only been able to get so close to people, and, when it comes to the latter, it might not be any better. If ...
Views: 596 - Negative Feelings: Can Childhood Trauma Cause Someone To Be Attached To ‘Negative’ Feelings? - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2021 from Oliver JR CooperIf someone was to take the time to take a step back and to reflect on their life, they may find that they rarely feel good. Along with how they feel, there is going to be what takes place. At this point in time, they could believe that what takes place causes them to feel as they do. ...
Views: 615 - Critical Thinking: Is Humanity In A Battle Between Good And Evil? - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2021 from Oliver JR CooperAs a result of what is currently taking place in America and around the world, a number of people believe that now is a time when it is good vs. evil or light against darkness. Some of these people are religious and some are spiritual, but they will more or less have the same ...
Views: 552 - Childhood Trauma: Can Childhood Trauma Cause Someone To Fear People? - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2021 from Oliver JR CooperAlthough someone might not be consciously aware of the fact that they fear their fellow human beings, they can still be aware of the consequences of having this fear. So, if someone in this position was to take a step back and to reflect on their life, what could instantly stand out is how ...
Views: 618 - Critical Thinking: Who Are People Going To Project Their Issues Into When Trump Is No Longer President? - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2021 from Oliver JR CooperIn a very short period of time, America will have a new president, and this president is likely to be in the white house for at least four years. For a lot of people in America and around the world, this moment can’t come soon enough. They will be pleased that the current president will be ...
Views: 567 - Critical Thinking: Is It Time For Humanity To Create A New Story? - by Submitted on Jan 15, 2021 from Oliver JR CooperWhen it comes to what is taking place in the world, the mainstream media is at hand to inform people. This source generally creates the impression that what they have to say is the truth. Most, if not all, of what this source focuses on is negative and so, if someone spends a lot of time ...
Views: 493 - Critical Thinking: Does Humanity Need A Saviour? - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2021 from Oliver JR CooperDuring certain points in history, some people have looked for someone to save them from a challenging situation. Along with this, there have been individuals who have had the same need. Fast forward to the present day and it is clear that not a lot has changed in this regard. There are still ...
Views: 516 - How To Beat a Sociopath at His Own Dating Game! - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2021 from Dr. Anne BrownRemember Sociopaths are opportunists and you are at risk for being that opportunity for him. I need five commitments from you if you want to avoid the wake of destruction that comes from dating a Sociopath. 1. Commitment to your Heart: Healing a broken heart takes time in pain and sorrow. ...
Views: 811(1 vote) - Critical Thinking: Is It Time For Humanity To Realise That They Are Co-Creators Of Their Reality? - by Submitted on Jan 05, 2021 from Oliver JR CooperAt this point in time, it can seem as though the world is in a mess and that it will only get worse. As a result of what appears to be taking place, it can be normal for someone to feel helpless and hopeless. When it comes to how they currently perceive the world, what can play a big part is ...
Views: 465 - Relationships: Can Childhood Trauma Cause Someone To Emotionally Shut Down Around Others? - by Submitted on Jan 05, 2021 from Oliver JR CooperWhen someone is in touch with their emotional self around others, it will allow them to feel connected to them and to fully embrace the moment. Being this way will also allow them to develop deeper relationships with others. So, whether it relates to a friend or an intimate partner, one will ...
Views: 571 - Childhood Trauma: Can Someone Feel Like A Child If They Experienced Childhood Trauma? - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2021 from Oliver JR CooperWhat someone may find, if they are able to step back and to reflect on their life, is that they rarely feel emotionally strong and secure. In general, they could feel powerless, helpless, hopeless, fearful and scared. On the outside, then, they will look like an adult but they feel like one ...
Views: 435 - Critical Thinking: Has Humanity Been Traumatised Into Outsourcing Their Own Health? - by Submitted on Jan 01, 2021 from Oliver JR CooperIn the western world, a large part of the population looks towards health professionals to take care of their health. This is something that has taken place for many, many generations and is likely to continue for many generations to come. When someone has this approach, there is a chance ...
Views: 446 - Critical Thinking: Will The World Only Change If People Become Aware Of What ‘The Elites’ Are Doing? - by Submitted on Dec 31, 2020 from Oliver JR CooperFor many, many years now, it has been said that the world is ruled by a small group of people. Some of the people who have been talking about this for decades have even become household names. This can be seen as largely the result of the platforms that are now available online and how easy ...
Views: 421 - Critical Thinking: Is Someone Deluded If They See Themselves As Being ‘Awake’? - by Submitted on Dec 31, 2020 from Oliver JR CooperThere are people who see themselves as being ‘awake' and even ‘high vibration’ and, in their eyes, it can be essential for other people to ‘wake up’ and to even ‘raise their vibration’. This can be seen as a key part of what will change what is taking place on this earth. Someone like this ...
Views: 498 - Childhood Trauma: Can Childhood Trauma Set Someone Up To Leave Their Body? - by Submitted on Dec 30, 2020 from Oliver JR CooperThere are a number of things that someone can do when they feel overwhelmed and are unable to handle what is going on. They can get away from what is taking place or they can get away from themselves. If the former takes place, it can show that what is going on externally is the problem. ...
Views: 500 - Emotionally Stunted: Can Childhood Trauma Cause Someone To Be Emotionally Stunted? - by Submitted on Dec 29, 2020 from Oliver JR CooperNow, while someone’s early years may have been a time when they received what they needed in order to grow and develop, there is also the chance that this wasn’t the case. As a result of this, they would have been deeply traumatised at this stage of their life. However, even though this took ...
Views: 756 - Child Abuse: Does Someone Need To ‘Stop Blaming Their Parents’ If They Were Abused? - by Submitted on Dec 28, 2020 from Oliver JR CooperAt this point in time, one could be in a position where they believe that their parents are to blame for what they are going through. This could show that their life is in a mess and they may have mental and emotional problems. Perhaps they have only had this outlook for a short while, or ...
Views: 531 - Survival: What Beliefs Can Someone Have About Their Survival If They Experienced Childhood Trauma? - by Submitted on Dec 27, 2020 from Oliver JR CooperWhat someone may find is that although they want to experience life in a certain way, it is not possible for them to do so. If they were to think about how long their life has been this way for, they may find that it has been this way for as long as they can remember. Consequently, they may ...
Views: 470 - Receiving: Can Childhood Trauma Stop Someone From Being Able To Receive? - by Submitted on Dec 26, 2020 from Oliver JR CooperIf someone was to take a step back and to reflect on their life, it might occur to them that they have a problem receiving. They may see that although they give a lot, not a lot comes back to them. It is then not that they sit around all day waiting for things to just drop into their lap, ...
Views: 517 - Childhood Trauma: Can Someone’s Childhood Trauma Be Triggered During Their Adult Life? - by Submitted on Dec 24, 2020 from Oliver JR CooperAt one point in time, someone could be able to handle life, and, at another, they could be in a very bad way. This could show that they have just experienced a breakup or a loss, or perhaps they have just lost their job. Irrespective of what has taken place, they are not going to be the ...
Views: 456 - Victim Mentality: Can Childhood Trauma Cause Someone To Have A Victim Mentality? - by Submitted on Dec 24, 2020 from Oliver JR CooperWhat someone may find, that’s if they were to reach out for external support, is that they have what is classed as a ‘victim mentality’. This is what they could be told if they were to open up about what is going on for them and how they experience life. When it comes to what is going on for ...
Views: 528 - Powerless: Can Someone Feel Deeply Powerless If They Have Experienced Childhood Trauma? - by Submitted on Dec 22, 2020 from Oliver JR CooperIf someone was able to take a step back and to reflect on how they generally feel, they may find that they often feel powerless. This might not just be something that they feel, though, as it could be an experience that consumes them. There is then going to how they see life and themselves, ...
Views: 531 - Relationships: Are Some People Here To Save/Rescue Others? - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2020 from Oliver JR CooperThere are some people who typically come across as weak, powerless and incapable, and then there are those who typically come across as strong, powerful and capable. The former can look towards the latter to save them, and the latter can do what they can to save the former. This dynamic is ...
Views: 467 - Unconscious Mind: What Can Happen If Someone Doesn’t Realise That They Have An Unconscious Mind? - by Submitted on Dec 20, 2020 from Oliver JR CooperWhen it comes to what someone’s life is like, there are at least two things that will play a part. Firstly, there will be what is taking place in their mind, and secondly, there will be their behaviour. Nonetheless, what is taking place in their mind will be the most important part, as what ...
Views: 480 - Decisions: Can Childhood Trauma Make It Hard For Someone To Make Decisions? - by Submitted on Dec 19, 2020 from Oliver JR CooperEven if someone is not aware of the fact that they experienced trauma during their early years, what they may be aware of is the fact that they find it hard to make decisions. It might not matter if it is a big or a small decision as it could still be a challenge. As a result of this, they ...
Views: 596 - Inner Child: Can Someone’s Wounded Inner Child Destroy Their Life? - by Submitted on Dec 17, 2020 from Oliver JR CooperIf someone was to take a step back and to reflect on their life, they may find that there are a number of areas of their life that are not how they want them to be. For example, they may find that most of their relationships are not very functional and they might not have been able to make much ...
Views: 505 - Critical Thinking: Why Is A Large Part Of Humanity Over-Reliant On Experts? - by Submitted on Dec 16, 2020 from Oliver JR CooperThanks to the current pandemic, a lot of people have been looking towards the mainstream media and the government for guidance. For a lot of these people, the aforementioned sources are seen as having all the answers. Therefore, as long as they stay up-to-date with what these two sources say, ...
Views: 484 - Emotional Self: Can Childhood Trauma Cause Someone To Disconnect From Their Emotional Self? - by Submitted on Dec 13, 2020 from Oliver JR CooperIt could be said that there are at least three types of people; those who are connected to their mental and emotional self, those who have a weak connection to their mental self and those who have a weak connection to their emotional self. Naturally, the ideal will be for someone to be connected ...
Views: 488 - Rejection: Can Someone Feel Rejected Before They Are Even Born? - by Submitted on Dec 11, 2020 from Oliver JR CooperIf one was to strike up a conversation with someone who they are attracted to, they may end up being rejected by them. Now, one way of looking at this would be to say that this person didn’t reject them, they just rejected the version of them that showed up and there can be a number of reasons ...
Views: 595 - "You Should Know What My Needs Are!" - by Submitted on Dec 10, 2020 from Oliver JR CooperThere will be times when it is possible for someone to know what another person’s needs are and times when it won’t be. That is, of course, unless someone has the ability to read minds; if they do, they will always know. But, if this ability is put to one side, another person will need to ...
Views: 586 - “I Hate You, Don't Leave Me” - by Submitted on Dec 09, 2020 from Oliver JR CooperA number of years ago, I read a book called “I Hate You, Don’t Leave Me: Understanding the Borderline Personality.” This is an old book, originally published in 1989, but I thought it was still excellent. I would say that even if someone doesn’t have a borderline personality or even know ...
Views: 656 - “The Only Way Out Is Through” - by Submitted on Dec 08, 2020 from Oliver JR CooperA few days ago, I wrote an article about something I had heard from a TV series called Arrow. What I touched upon in this article is not the only thing in this show that has caught my attention; there are a number of other things. Something that caught my attention was when the main ...
Views: 586 - Father Wounds: Can A Man Have A Strong Need For Approval If He Grew Up With An Emotionally Unavailable Father? - by Submitted on Dec 07, 2020 from Oliver JR CooperIf a man’s father was rarely, if ever, emotionally available during his formative years, this is likely to have been a time when he didn’t receive what he needed in order to develop in the right way. This would have caused him to experience a lot of pain. However, he wouldn’t have had any ...
Views: 700 - Critical Thinking: Are Human Beings Just Observers Of Reality? - by Submitted on Dec 06, 2020 from Oliver JR CooperIf someone lives in the western world, or in a country that has been heavily influenced by it, they will probably see themselves as just an observer of their reality. So, in the same way that they will just view what is on a screen, they will also just view what is taking place around ...
Views: 486 - Critical Thinking: Does Humanity Need To Acknowledge Their Own Darkness? - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2020 from Oliver JR CooperThis point in time can be seen as being no different to any other point in human history, inasmuch as there are ‘bad’ people in the world. So, although a lot has changed as time has passed, there is a lot that hasn’t. Thanks to the mainstream media and other sources, it is a lot easier to ...
Views: 546 - Needs: What Can Happen If Someone Had To Fulfil Their Caregivers Needs As A Child? - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2020 from Oliver JR CooperSomeone’s early years might not have been a stage of their life when they received what they needed to receive in order to grow and develop; this may have been a time when the roles were reversed. Consequently, it would have been up to them to fulfil their caregiver’s needs. Now, this would ...
Views: 487 - Critical Thinking: Why Do So Many Humans Behave Like 'Sheep'? - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2020 from Oliver JR CooperIf someone believes in ‘conspiracy theories’, they can describe those who go along with what the mainstream media comes out with as being ‘sheep’. Unlike these people, one will think for themselves. One is then not just going to go along with what this source sells, they will do their own ...
Views: 719 - Inner Child: Can Someone’s Wounded Inner Child Stop Them From Being Able To Move Forward? - by Submitted on Dec 01, 2020 from Oliver JR CooperAlthough someone may want to move forward, they may find that it is not possible for them to do so. Quite simply, there will be where they are and there will be where they want to be. If they were to look back on their life, they may find that is has been this way for as long as they can ...
Views: 489 - Critical Thinking: Does The Ego-Mind Make It Hard For Humanity To Change The World? - by Submitted on Nov 30, 2020 from Oliver JR CooperAs a result of what is going on around them and what they have been exposed to via the mainstream media and even social media, someone might not be happy with what is taking place. So, if they are not already doing things to change what is going on ‘out there’, they can look into what they can ...
Views: 452 - Childhood Trauma: Can Childhood Trauma Define What Someone’s Personality Is Like? - by Submitted on Nov 29, 2020 from Oliver JR CooperIf someone was asked to describe themselves, they could end up using a number of different adjectives. Furthermore, this could be a time when they use a number of different labels. Now, if this was something that took place online, and they were able to look through what they had written, ...
Views: 469 - Neglect: Can Childhood Neglect Stop Someone From Being Able To Express Their True-Self? - by Submitted on Nov 28, 2020 from Oliver JR CooperDuring someone’s early years, the ideal will be for them to receive what they need so that they can live their own life as an adult. This will then be a time, then, when they will grow on the outside and grow on the inside. Therefore, the first birth will have taken place, the physical birth, ...
Views: 431 - Inner Child: Can Inner Child Work Allow A Man To Embrace His Masculine Nature? - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2020 from Oliver JR CooperIf a man is in a position where he finds it hard to assert himself, to take action and to handle his own emotions, there is the chance that he will want to find a way to change his life. This will show that part of him believes that his life can be different. Then again, how he experiences ...
Views: 510 - Presence Is Essential When It Comes To Healing Your Inner Child - by Submitted on Nov 26, 2020 from Oliver JR CooperAssuming you have just heard of ‘inner child work’, you may want to find out more. Perhaps your inner world is not in a good way and you would like to know if this kind of work can assist you. When it comes to your inner child, one way of looking at this part of you would be to say that it ...
Views: 463 - Critical Thinking: Has Humanity Been Traumatised Into Looking Outside Of Themselves For Safety? - by Submitted on Nov 25, 2020 from Oliver JR CooperNaturally, if someone is not connected to their true-self, they won’t be able to express who they are. Nonetheless, if they don’t feel safe enough to express who they are, it won’t matter if they are connected to their true-self. Considering this, it shows how imperative it is for someone to ...
Views: 457 - Inner Child: Can Someone’s Wounded Inner Child Stop Them From Being Able To Embrace Life? - by Submitted on Nov 24, 2020 from Oliver JR CooperIn order for someone to be able to fully show up and to embrace the life that they have been given, they will need to have a good connection with their emotional self. This part of them will provide them with the ability to take life in and, of course, to feel things. Further, it will give ...
Views: 475 - Neglect: Can Childhood Neglect Cause Someone To Disconnect From Their Anger? - by Submitted on Nov 23, 2020 from Oliver JR CooperIf someone was to take a step back and to reflect on their life, they may find that it is more or less impossible for them to get angry. Or, if they can get angry, they may find that they don’t get angry when they need to. Either way, through not being able to get angry when they need to, ...
Views: 468 - Critical Thinking: Does Politics Attract People Who Can’t Acknowledge Their Own ‘Darkness’? - by Submitted on Nov 22, 2020 from Oliver JR CooperThere are some people who are left-leaning/right-leaning who see all people on the other side of the spectrum as crazy. In fact, it could go even further than this with these people seeing all of the people on the other side as less-than-human. When someone is in this position, they are ...
Views: 575 - Neglect: Can Childhood Neglect Cause Someone To See Themselves As An Extension Others? - by Submitted on Nov 21, 2020 from Oliver JR CooperFor around the first two or three years of someone’s life, they will see themselves as an extension of their mother. During this time, they won’t be able to realise that they are physically separate from this person. Through being this way, their mother is going to more or less define their ...
Views: 479 - Neglect: Can Childhood Neglect Cause Someone To Be Developmentally Stunted? - by Submitted on Nov 20, 2020 from Oliver JR CooperWhen someone becomes an adult, it will be clear that they are no longer a child. This stage of their life will be over and this will mean that their needs will be different from what they once were. As a child, they would have been dependent on others; whereas now that they are an adult, this ...
Views: 520 - Inner Child: Can Someone’s Wounded Inner Child Cause Them To Re-Create The Past? - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2020 from Oliver JR CooperIf someone was to take a look at their life, they may see that there is at least one area that is frustrating them. This area won’t be going as they want it to go and it may have been this way for as long as they can remember. They may want to find someone who is emotionally available and ...
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