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The Importance of Mind-Body Work for Treating Grief - by Michael Roth- “I Thought It Was All About The Mind!” - by Submitted on Nov 05, 2017 from Oliver JR CooperWhen I was having hypnotherapy towards the end of 2012, I was told we were all nothing more than a conversation in our head. As a result of this, the way for me to change my life would be for me to change what was taking place in my mind. I remember hearing this and being amazed at what I ...
Views: 1308 - “I Felt Suicidal!” - by Submitted on Oct 24, 2017 from Oliver JR CooperWent I went to a new salsa dancing class in the middle of 2010, there was one woman who caught my eye. And while we were dancing together, I asked her about where she was from and what she did, amongst others things. I was pulled in by her appearance, and her easy going and friendly nature ...
Views: 1291 - Logged In: Video Games & Mental Illness - by Submitted on Oct 17, 2017 from B.L. AckerVideo games have become a large part of society today. While once considered a past-time for nerds, in recent years they have become mainstream, incorporating popular culture, movies, tv shows and sports in a way that appeals to the masses. From computers to consoles to games and apps on phones ...
Views: 2071 - The Purrfect Medicine: Separating The Myths From The Truth About Having An Emotional Support Animal - by Submitted on Oct 17, 2017 from B.L. AckerI have a pair of sugar gliders. They’ve been with me for over six years, since they were eight weeks out of pouch. For those who do not know what sugar gliders are – they are small marsupials that can live twelve to fifteen years and bond closely with their owners. I have brought them many ...
Views: 1738 - Will not be a victim - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2017 from David Harm3 September of 2015 I got married to a wonderful lady. I admit, I have been married before, so this shouldn’t be any different. Yet, this was different. My now wife and I had been dating for five years. Our dating consisted of being together roughly two months over the course of the ...
Views: 1419 - Dear Dr. Romance: What behavior does a control freak have? - by Submitted on Sep 26, 2017 from Tina TessinaDear Dr. Romance: I recently read "Could He/She be a Control Freak?" and I suddenly found information that seemed to pertain to a failed marriage that I was still pondering about. I am wondering, if a person had a chaotic childhood ...
Views: 1485(1 vote) - Therapy: Can Someone End Up Working On The Wrong Area When They Have Therapy? - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2017 from Oliver JR CooperIf someone is in a position where they are unable to handle life, it could be said that it will be a good idea for them to reach out support. What this could show is that one feels depressed, or they might suffer from fear and anxiety, for instance. A Number of Things Or, there is the ...
Views: 1247 - 5 Signs You Need to Work Through Past Trauma to Make a Better Future - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2017 from Claire StewartTrauma is something almost everyone experiences at some point in their lives. Some people go through traumatic experiences as children, while others make it all the way to adulthood before experiencing trauma. Regardless of when we went through our individual traumas, we all have something in ...
Views: 1606 - PTSD Ending Has A Price - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2019 from Risa RuseI guess we should identify what we need to get rid of when we want to unshackle ourselves from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD.) That is, the things we need to emotionally throw over-board in order to be able to steer our spiritual ship steady. I was reminded of this analogy when reading ...
Views: 1800(3 votes) - The Healing Energy of Words: Writing for the Health of It - by Submitted on Aug 07, 2017 from Diana RaabWhen life takes an unexpected turn, writing can be a beneficial, form of release from stress due to either emotional or physical factors. Many published authors have used writing as a catalyst for their survival during difficult times. Some of them include: Anais Nin, Joan Didion, Reeve ...
Views: 2544 - Balance Your Emotions with these Easy to Follow Steps - by Submitted on May 31, 2017 from Julie DohertyLife can be so Emotionally disturbing on so many levels at times Creating feelings of frustration, anger, anxiety, panic and what may feel like pure helplessness. One of the most common things I am asked to teach people is in Learning - How to Cope with these Emotional Disturbances and ...
Views: 1890 - Trump’s Appeal to Arab Nations to Deal with Radical Militants Foretold in Daniel 8? - by Submitted on May 21, 2017 from Richard Ruhling“Every time a terrorist murders an innocent person and falsely invokes the name of God, it should be an insult to every person of faith,” said Trump. Historians say Daniel 8 was fulfilled when Alexander the Great conquered the Medes and Persians (v 20) but they overlooked verse 17 where ...
Views: 1280 - Trump’s Appeal to Arab Nations to Deal with Radical Militants Foretold in Daniel 8? - by Submitted on May 21, 2017 from Richard Ruhling“Every time a terrorist murders an innocent person and falsely invokes the name of God, it should be an insult to every person of faith,” said Trump. Historians say Daniel 8 was fulfilled when Alexander the Great conquered the Medes and Persians (v 20) but they overlooked verse 17 where ...
Views: 1244 - When early abuse blocks your success in life - by Submitted on May 15, 2017 from Felicity MuscatI find it interesting how many counsellors, therapists and life coaches seem to miss the realisation that the biggest obstacle in achieving success is based in negative beliefs that come from experiences of early abuse. This implies that strategies promoting the limited notion that one simply ...
Views: 1505 - Adult Narcissism and Childhood Criticism - by Submitted on May 08, 2017 from Felicity MuscatPeople who seem overconfident or too interested in themselves are often called narcissistic. Narcissism is a thought and behaviour pattern that involves many negative elements including: • Overconfidence • Fascination with the self • Excess ...
Views: 1452 - PTSD Blocked Emotions Have Run Out Of Time - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2019 from Risa RuseThis titled message is not just for those of us going through PTSD. It is time to recognize the signs Creator has given to you, and me. Scripture coincides these signs called, “Trumpets” in the book of Revelation. The book of Daniel eerily gives the same reference coordination. How ...
Views: 1505 - EMOTIONAL /SPIRITUAL RECOVERY FROM TRAUMATIC EVENTS - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2017 from Janet PfeifferLife can change in a heartbeat. A few weeks ago, a family was stopped at a red light and rear-ended by a drunk driver. Their 10-year old son, Matthew, suffered a severe head trauma and is in a medically induced coma. The prognosis is not good and the family struggles to make sense of what was an ...
Views: 1820 - The Stories We Tell Ourselves - by Submitted on Apr 07, 2017 from Jenn ProtheroWe have been bombarded with stories since the day we were born. Some stories make sense and are relevant to our lives. Some are so old and out of date and make no sense in today’s world. Some stories are beliefs that people who had influences in our lives believed. Some can propel us ...
Views: 1665 - What Is Spasticity? An Introduction Common Causes Signs Effects With Spasticity Symptoms and Guide for Care - by Submitted on Nov 21, 2017 from Leon EdwardWhat Is Spasticity? Derived from the Greek word "spastos", which means pulling or drawing, spasticity is a sudden, involuntary increase in both muscle tension and tone that limits overall movement. People who suffer from spasticity struggle to maintain normal posture and may hunch forward due ...
Views: 3192 - The Do's and Dont's of Cancer - by Submitted on Jan 15, 2017 from David HarmCancer. A word that no one wants to hear or say. A word which even in this modern time conjures up thoughts of death. The surgeries, the chemo, the radiation, at times, you wonder will it ever stop. And at times, you wonder, how much fight the both of you have. But, somehow, by the Grace of ...
Views: 1800 - 6 Strong Signs You Have Narcissistic Abuse Syndrome - by Submitted on Jan 15, 2017 from Kim SaeedLike many people who’ve endured Narcissistic and emotional abuse, you probably didn’t realize what was happening to you until you reached a point of near insanity and began searching desperately for reasons why your fairytale romance took a grievous turn for the worse. Further, the person you ...
Views: 2445 - PTSD Battle Skills - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2019 from Risa RuseEach experience that we survive through brings a solid skill. We need to celebrate that PTSD only wounded us, but did not kill! The battle over our minds is the stronghold of the evil enemy. Let us beware of thoughts that negate love, while filled with envy. We must remember that Creator ...
Views: 1979 - ***What are the signs of C-PTSD? - by Submitted on Oct 27, 2016 from Dean TaraborelliDo you or someone you know suffer from C-PTSD? Complex Post-traumatic Stress Disorder, or C-PTSD, commonly co-occurs with addiction. C-PTSD is a complicated trauma reaction caused by enduring extreme stress over a prolonged period of time. Its frequent companion, addiction, typically evolves ...
Views: 4395 - Some Thoughts About My Mom and Her Mental Illness - by Submitted on Oct 27, 2016 from Todd BranstonMy mom was a single mother. I don’t necessarily think this was a bad thing. I was born in the 60’s, and while it appeared my mom was pretty self-sufficient, where I lived in the working-class neighborhood of Brooklyn it was considered a faux pas to give birth to a child out of wedlock. My mom ...
Views: 1520 - Why Jesus Forgave Everything - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2016 from Andrew BozemanIn his final dying moments, Jesus said, “Father forgive them for they know not what they do.” This powerful act of forgiveness is one that has baffled mortals for centuries. How could he forgive after he had been treated so brutally? Many of us have trouble forgiving the driver that cut us ...
Views: 1654 - New Horizons: The Promise of Energy Psychology - by Submitted on Sep 26, 2016 from Lynn Mary KarjalaPsychologist Roger Callahan tells a fascinating anecdote about a patient he calls Mary. Around 1980, they were working together on her intense, life-long phobia of water. He’d been working with her for about a year and had tried every conventional therapy he could think of. She’d gotten a ...
Views: 1335 - The Challenge of Depression Extends Beyond the Individual - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2016 from Gary DirenfeldCoping with depression requires one’s partner and family to understand the difference between depression and sadness. Sadness usually refers to a sense of loss, grief or upset in response to an event typically recent in one’s life. While sadness can be intense, it usually runs its course as ...
Views: 1237 - The Narcissist's Stripped Ego - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2016 from Sam VakninBy Sam Vaknin Author of "Malignant Self-love: Narcissism Revisited" The narcissist's True Self is introverted and dysfunctional. In healthy people, Ego functions are generated from the inside, from the Ego. In narcissists, the Ego is dormant, comatose. The narcissist needs the input of and ...
Views: 2767 - The Day Christ Cleared the Lights for Me. - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2016 from Robert CrutchfieldIn many cities modern traffic lights have what is called preemption equipment installed. Fire Engines, Police Cars, Ambulances etc. have transmitters on them that trip this equipment. The point is to turn all the lights green for the first responders so they can get where they need to be as ...
Views: 1698 - The Four Spheres of Overcoming - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2016 from Robert CrutchfieldIn this world there will always be challenges in life. We are after-all imperfect people living in a fallen world. “ For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God;” Romans 3:23. Since none of us are perfect our lives cannot be perfect, things happen. When things happen even though they ...
Views: 1481(1 vote) - Letting Go of Shame and Self Criticism - by Submitted on Jun 19, 2016 from Homaira KabirI was much older when I first recognized the voice of the inner critic. I’d known it for so long that I believed it to be my own. My later studies in psychology and working with wonderful women made me realize that we all carried this voice in our heads. Denying it or challenging it was often ...
Views: 1291 - Understanding Head Injury Care and Rehabilitation Plan Detail Steps With Options and Resources that TBI affected and Families Need to Know - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2023 from Leon EdwardCare after Brain Injury After the onset of injury, the first course of treatment will be at the hospital. Imaging studies will examine the brain to look for trauma or dysfunction. A CT (computerized tomography) scan examines the brain structures. This imaging study will reveal an area of ...
Views: 2469 - PTSD Healing Is Not Free - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2019 from Risa RuseWe should beware of merchants offering their goods for free. Examine their motives, with strings attached, for healing PTSD. Satan, and his demons are a type of merchant with strings, too. He may suggest taking the easy way out in suicide, which is true. Doctors, and therapists may make ...
Views: 1729 - Stress Management - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2016 from Jackie Wiliams BrockertWe all lead encounter some form of stress. Many times we clients go to psychics they are hoping for ways to cultivate decompressing from stress. For most people, a certain level of everyday stress is inevitable in these modern times. The structure of our lives seems to ...
Views: 1062 - Dealing With a Struggle You Cannot Control - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2016 from Marc LernerThis article will give you an alternative perspective in how to deal with a traumatic challenge you cannot control. The basic point is when you don’t have the ability to avoid the challenge, you do have the ability to control how you deal with it. The simple fact of how you approach it ...
Views: 1804 - Adult Children of Narcissistic Abuse - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2016 from Randi FineA Preview From Randi G. Fine’s Upcoming Book Close Encounters of the Worst Kind: Surviving Pathological Narcissistic Abuse This is copyrighted material. It may not be reprinted, or used in whole or part by anyone other than the author. As an Adult Child of Narcissistic Abuse you can learn ...
Views: 2259 - Walk PTSD Out Of Life’s Closed Doors - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2019 from Risa RuseWhat a strange concept, that seems to pull away from reality. It will make more sense, if we connect PTSD to emotions of carnality. Okay, let us give these emotions a face describing the following list. The carnal man or woman connects to fear, anger, worry, stress, and lust. In ...
Views: 1729 - Sing PTSD Away For A Happy New Year - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2019 from Risa RuseThe song with words, “Should old acquaintance be forgot” applies here. Those of us with PTSD need to do so in order for healing to truly adhere. New Year’s day is anytime we begin to reflect on how we can smother sorrow. For instance, “What can we get rid of today to proliferate a better ...
Views: 1676 - Shame Guilt Childhood Roots - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2015 from Jackie Wiliams BrockertAs a psychic, I have seen issues that stem from childhood. These early roots tie into our adult lives. Jessica, 51, was a VP in marketing contacted me for suggestions about ending her eight-thirty day period romance with Joe, a 52 year old banker. Immediately after connecting by means ...
Views: 1902 - Letting Go of Your Past Emotions Assessment - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2015 from Randi FineWhat is Your Emotional Awareness About Your Past? Identifying Unexpressed Emotion To find out if you are having trouble letting go of the past, please answer yes or no to the following twenty questions: Do you have painful childhood memories that you have yet to deal with? Do you ...
Views: 1506 - The Narcissistic Mothers Accomplice - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2015 from Randi FineWhen Children Don’t Stand a Chance Narcissistic mothers do not have children for the right reasons. They are not nurturers. They have no maternal instincts or genuine love to give. To the narcissistic mother, children represent a captive narcissistic supply. Because a young child’s very ...
Views: 2014 - Adult NPD Survivors Defenseless Against Ignorant Judgment - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2015 from Randi FineAdult NPD Survivors Further Assaulted By Ignoramuses When people hear that I have chosen to have no contact with my highly toxic, aged mother and father they always tell me how sorry they feel for my parents. I can only assume that in me they see a happy, well-adjusted adult woman and must ...
Views: 1540 - Just Say "No" to Drama - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2015 from Janet PfeifferIt seems as though one cannot make it through an entire day without drama popping up somewhere. Whether at work, in the news, or within our own homes, we are constantly surrounded with chaos and crisis. While some seem to thrive on it, others avoid it like the plague. Not all drama is harmful. ...
Views: 1366 - Surviving...and then...Thriving - by Submitted on Aug 28, 2015 from Trisha SugarekI guess my absence, from contributing to this site, is a testimony to my recovery and mental health. I have spent the past few years rediscovering myself after being part of a relationship my whole life. It's been a painful, bittersweet, empowering journey. This Sunday will be the nine year ...
Views: 1182 - Changing PTSD Raiment With The Seasons Of Life - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2019 from Risa RuseWhat we with PTSD need to consider for healing is a seasonal, changing strategy. Without a constant attention to where we are, our progress becomes a tragedy! The things like protective mechanisms may no longer be advantageous. Those emotions of anger, and fear prevented us from becoming ...
Views: 1484 - PTSD... closing in on one year - by Submitted on Jun 06, 2015 from David HarmAs more time passes from my operations I begin to see more of it. Some have mentioned that it is a form of PTSD. It is hard to describe. The best word I can think of is fear. I wasn't fearful at the time but as I look back at it all it makes me extremely fearful. For the month leading up ...
Views: 1537 - Critical Incident-Trauma-Grief Intervention & Debriefing: Train the Trainer/Caregiver Workshop -- Addendum - by Submitted on May 06, 2015 from Mark GorkinIn a world where encounters with sources of aggression and violence, trauma and grief are all too common, understanding the dynamics of “critical incidents/hazardous events” – both for adults and/or children directly impacted and for those encountering second-hand effects – is vital. This ...
Views: 1441 - Individual and Collective Crisis/Trauma Intervention and Debriefing: Ten Steps & Strategies - by Submitted on May 06, 2015 from Mark GorkinIn light of events fifteen miles away (Baltimore) to 10,000 miles from my doorstop (Nepal), this essay titled, "Individual and Collective Crisis/Trauma Intervention and Debriefing: Ten Steps & Strategies," clearly has immediate relevance and application. Actually, the impetus for the article ...
Views: 1864 - Confidence For Adult as a Child Blamed For Everything a Parent Felt - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2015 from Suzanne ZachariaFrom my inbox, I receive the following on a regular basis. I hope it helps you or yours. It goes something like this: I have always felt unworthy because of all that was said to me while growing up. My mother always used to be unhappy and would take it out on me, telling me that I am the ...
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