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- Birds of a Feather - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2011 from Gerald Henthorn“Birds of a feather flock together.” This old adage has a lot of truth in it. You are an average of the 5 to 10 people with whom you associate the most. Your bank accounts are about the same. Your homes look a lot alike. You use the same words. Your dreams and aspirations run parallel to each ...
Views: 1288(3 votes) - Patient Heal Thyself - by Submitted on Feb 10, 2009 from Susan GreenI remember my first visit to a therapist and it still makes me smile. He was a small frame of a man who weighed about the same as a 13 year old boy. He greeted me with a warm smile and made me feel at home almost instantly. Our rapport was obvious and while I was still quite apprehensive about ...
Views: 1286 - Teaching and the Development of Self-Esteem - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2011 from Vincent TreacyVince chatted with Michelle Rossi who writes about young people trying to find themselves. She talks about the huge transition involved in changing from one school to the next.She develops the theme through developing the power to think positively rather than negatively.She sees the really ...
Views: 1286 - Motivation - by Submitted on Nov 26, 2012 from David PollackLike most animals, humans are motivated through the brain's dopamine system. When we experience something that makes us feel good -- generally through the release of endorphins, the brain associates the activity that generated the pleasure with that pleasure, and through the use of dopamine, ...
Views: 1283(1 vote) - Safe Psychotherapy Based on Dream Translation - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2011 from Christina SponiasYou should regularly write down your dreams in a dream journal because all dreams help you solve your psychological problems. Your dreams contain precious messages sent by the wise unconscious mind. You can submit your dreams for a professional translation and psychotherapy and find ...
Views: 1283 - What Holds Us Back In Therapy and Personal Growth - by Submitted on Jan 30, 2012 from Leila McKay, MA, LPC.Is your conditioning holding you back from making the changes you want? Contemplative psychotherapists state that within each of us there is a brilliant sanity that exists unconditionally. Not one of us is beyond hope. Yet most of us have been conditioned by society and our culture in such a way ...
Views: 1283(1 vote) - Dealing with superstition - by Submitted on Jan 24, 2012 from Chantal CookeAre you superstitious? Do you avoid making plans for Friday 13th? Or perhaps a black cat crossing your path makes you nervous with apprehension? So how do you deal with superstitions – especially if they are affecting your life? Chartered Psychologist Graham W. Price has helped many ...
Views: 1281(1 vote) - Living With Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities - by Submitted on Nov 14, 2014 from Bobby HarrisIn a world that has been consistently and admirably trying to better itself for people with disabilities, the knowledge among the general population about intellectual and developmental disabilities is still remarkably limited. For those who are relatively new to these terms, here is a quick ...
Views: 1281 - What's Up With Bobby's Beliefs? - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2012 from Cathy EckFive-year-old Bobby is just learning to read. He speaks the word bead when he should have said bed. Bobby’s father tells him that he is stupid. Bobby’s father chuckles as he utters his words, thinking he is just kidding around. But Bobby doesn’t notice the chuckle; he only notices the words ...
Views: 1281 - ***The High Cost of Physical Self-Abandonment - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2016 from Margaret PaulIf you are not concerned with your physical self-care, have you ever considered the high cost to those around you? I was sitting in the airport at my gate in Chicago, on my way home from the East Coast, having just completed a wonderful Inner Bonding weekend workshop at Kripalu in Lenox, MA. ...
Views: 1279 - Gifted Children: Do You Have A Gifted Child? - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraGifted children are those kids whose talents, skills, potentials and abilities are so superior and exceptional that they set the child apart from their peers. Gifted children are often initially observed and identified when they excel in school, yet most parents of gifted kids suspect and notice ...
Views: 1278(1 vote) - Help For Narcissistic Personality Disorder - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2011 from narcissism curedAll human beings endeavor to succeed in life. From career success to relationship success, most of us stumble and fumble and fail along the path of enlightenment. Sometimes it is far more difficult to understand and treat emotional and psychological suffering than it is physical illness or ...
Views: 1278 - How to deal with criticism and humilation - by Submitted on Jan 20, 2012 from Olaf SchwennesenThe disrespectful remarks of other people - slights, criticism, or humiliations - can hurt us very much. Sometimes it hurts so much that we want to take revenge to restore our wounded self-esteem. Why is it possible that criticism and humiliation are able to harm us? The answer can be found in ...
Views: 1278(2 votes) - An Intro to Child Psychology - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2013 from Rahul DevOne of the areas of psychology that take care of kids from their baby years through teenage years is known as child psychology This branch of psychology concentrates on the researching and research of development during youth and involves a large range of research areas including abnormal, ...
Views: 1277 - How Did We Get To This Point? - by Submitted on Sep 24, 2010 from Peter StonePsychology is in trouble on so many fronts. Beside the obvious, with on-demand texting, email, chat, forums, blogs and such, people do not have to schedule appointments, wait, be exposed to antiquated talk therapy, and quite frankly disappointment for a system failed. When the first words from ...
Views: 1277 - The Brain on Morality - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2014 from Abigail FazelatCombat soldiers are placed in a very precarious position once they join the military. While they were civilians, soldiers were taught that violence and murder were both morally wrong, and should refrain from committing such acts against others. However, on the battlefield, these same soldiers ...
Views: 1277 - Dreamwork: Tips To Help You Recall And Interpret Your Dreams - by Submitted on Jun 07, 2008 from Sharif Khan"I've dreamt in my life dreams that have stayed with me ever after, and changed my ideas; they've gone through and through me, like wine through water, and altered the color of my mind." - Emily Bronte, English novelist and poet Dreams have the tremendous power to transform our lives in so ...
Views: 1276 - Hoarding - Bad Habit Turned Into a Good Cause - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2016 from Ariella PolterThe cause of sustainable living has gathered a strong community of followers throughout the globe. Unfortunately, it has also met misunderstanding with a certain layer of the community supporting it. While some say sustainability won't last long and strike it with criticism, others take it more ...
Views: 1276 - No Success Like Failure - by Submitted on Dec 07, 2010 from Stacey Curnow"I haven't failed. I've found 10,000 ways that don't work." ~Thomas Edison There is a field of research that studies how scientists study things. And by scientists, I mean anyone who acquires knowledge by forming a hypothesis—essentially a belief about what they expect to see—and then tries ...
Views: 1275 - It Doesn’t Have To Be That Way - by Submitted on Nov 10, 2015 from Jennifer McLeodMental health challenges in children and young people are on the increase and are posing huge problems for them, adults and the society as a whole. Families and schools alike, are now feeling the impact of this surge of mental health crisis. Something needs to give and changes must be made in ...
Views: 1271 - Vocal Science: Inspirational Coaching - Are You Willing to Spread Your Wings? Unleash Your Voice, Unleash Your Spirit! - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2017 from Diana YampolskyI have to say that, in the past, the above sentences were not even up for discussion. Everybody (or almost everybody) were more then willing to “spread their wings, in a manner of speaking; and thus, unleash their voices and their spirits. Of course, to unleash the voice/spirit is easier said ...
Views: 1271 - Finding Meaning in Life, Key to atisfaction and Fulfilment - by Submitted on Mar 13, 2017 from Mitra ShahidiMeaning in life is found by finding your purpose in life. To discover meaning in life, we have to find the meaning we give to life by the unfolding of our powers. People from all walks of life share an inborn urge to find meaning in life; to discover direction and purpose in their ...
Views: 1270 - The Subconscious Rules! - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2015 from James MapesWithout question, your subconscious rules your conscious choices and has its own set of rules. Rule #1: The subconscious does not think in the traditional sense but reacts out of the brains primitive fight or flight programming. Rule #2: The subconscious moves us towards what gives ...
Views: 1268 - Who You Is & Who You Ain't - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2011 from Rachel Grant"Between the ages of twenty & forty we are engaged in the process of discovering who we are, which involves learning the difference between accidental limitations which it is our duty to outgrow and the necessary limitations of our nature beyond which we cannot trespass with impunity" ~W.H. ...
Views: 1268 - A Royal Inspiration - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2017 from Kelley KosowWith all of the negative news as well as alarming acts of and allegations against current world leaders, I was absolutely thrilled to see headlines that Prince Harry was speaking out about his mental health issues. In an interview with Byrony Gordon who has just launched a podcast entitled ...
Views: 1266 - Comprehending Relationships, Nature's Certainty - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2011 from Dorsen GorefoteComprehend the core of social interaction itself, also known as Relationships. Where it truly counts overall. Which could you leave you alone or along side another by nightfall. Thats this articles purpose. Its amazing to me, wouldn't you agree? When it comes to our behavior within ...
Views: 1266(1 vote) - Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Medications - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2011 from Eric RyanIf you have an anxiety disorder, a basic question that you may ask yourself is: “How do I get better?” If you happen to bring this up to your doctor, they are very likely to prescribe you a drug without even mentioning the most effective, scientifically validated treatment around: Cognitive ...
Views: 1265(1 vote) - The influence of close friendships on people's mental state - by Submitted on Jan 05, 2018 from Alaine GordonHere’s a scary statistic for you. Loneliness is more likely to kill you than obesity. This has been concluded by one of the biggest meta study – or study of studies – ever done into the subject. And yet, for the longest time many of us didn’t pay enough attention to our friends and loved ones. ...
Views: 1265 - The Simplest Ways To Harness The Miraculous Power Of The Subconscious Mind - by Submitted on Jul 07, 2011 from Greg FrostThere is a great power of the subconscious mind. This part of your brains stores information that detects your behavior, habits, and character and personality traits. You can consciously tap into this part of your brain and influence any of those areas in your life. One of the ways to ...
Views: 1265 - *** If You Learn To Love Yourself, Will You End Up Alone? - by Submitted on Oct 04, 2016 from Margaret PaulBy Margaret Paul, Ph.D. October 03, 2016 If you learn to love yourself and you become happy and whole, will you end up alone? Will a partner want you if you are not needy? I had been working with Kathleen for a few months when we had the following discussion: KATHLEEN: I know that the ...
Views: 1263 - Psychological Well-Being - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2016 from Awnish TodiPeople have a whole lot of misconceptions about psychological well-being. This is not because there is a lack of information about the same, it is because we have a lot of preconceived notions about the term 'psychological'. So let's get our concept right. What is Psychological ...
Views: 1262 - The Blowfly That Trapped The Guilty Conscience - by Submitted on May 02, 2012 from Jake CunninghamThe Blowfly That Trapped The Guilty Conscience My mother recently related a funny story about how she is now the proud owner of a blowfly trap as a result of developing a guilty conscience when faced with a dilemma over a salmon pie. In preparation for a dear old school friend’s visit my ...
Views: 1262(1 vote) - The Nature Of Freedom – Part 1 - by Submitted on Feb 12, 2008 from Robert NajemyNote: As this subject needs a deeper explanation the article is broken down into three parts. 1. The first deals with the nature of natural freedom 2. The second with misconceptions about freedom 3. The third about how to experience freedom. Freedom is the absence of internal or external ...
Views: 1262 - Panic Attacks: Effective Ways to Cope - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2005 from Michael RayelJill is a 21 y/o college student who used to do well until about a few months ago when she started to experience “weird” attacks almost daily. She described her experience as “horrible.” When she has the attack, she feels that she’s about to die or develop a stroke. One day while she was in a ...
Views: 1261 - Changing your pre-Programming takes time! - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2011 from Dr. Nicholas JennerI can't quite remember where I heard it first but it has fascinated me for a long time. The quote went " You know you are getting old when you look in the mirror one day and find your parent looking at you". As time marches on, this gem becomes more and more relevant but looks are not the only ...
Views: 1260(1 vote) - Godess Bhavani-Primordial Divine Power - by Submitted on Nov 23, 2012 from Yuga Rishi Shriram SharmaSuper Energy Gayatri is also called Bhavani. When the Primordial Divine Power is worshipped as Bhavani, such intense divine light manifests in a spiritual seeker, which helps in overcoming undesirable taints in one’s psyche. It can be called an energy stream. Bhavani is also called Durga, ...
Views: 1257 - Music in Therapeutic Settings - A Reflection - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2012 from Gareth McLaughlinFrom the ngére tribal rituals of the Suya Indian Amazonian tribes to the strobe-lit techno haze of the all-night New York club, music is the phenomenon, perhaps the only one, that binds us all. The familiar, if overused, claim of ‘I don’t have a single note in my head’, may be used by many as ...
Views: 1256 - Choose How to Play Great Tennis - by Submitted on Apr 11, 2006 from Scott GrovesFrom birth to the age of eight to ten, children live in a state of deductive awareness. They lack the ability to respond to circumstances like we as adults do. Their responses will be based on what they have learned from the environment they are surrounded by. When it comes to tennis – ...
Views: 1255 - 5-Yoga postures to ease Tension and Stress - by Submitted on Oct 12, 2017 from Yogi chetanGenerally, we can observe that lots of things are available in the market to reduces tension and stress like wine, cookies, rescue remedy etc. These works only for external solutions to tension or worry in every possible place imaginable. Thankfully for AYM 'yoga school in Rishikesh' and its ...
Views: 1254 - Lessons on Goal Setting from Hermit Crabs - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2011 from Cliff FontenotAdopt a strong focus if you want to change for the better. Be it emotionally, physically or spiritually, you’ll face opposition from those who love you the most, your friends and family, all who mean well, sometimes, but pull you down anyway. It’s the hermit crab effect. I’m from an ...
Views: 1254(1 vote) - 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: 1254(1 vote) - Famous fables about personal psychology - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2005 from Selby EvansAnd the rest of the story. 1. Long-term goals are valuable even if you don’t pursue them now. Where is the value? If you ignore them completely, what will they do for you? If you don’t forget them completely, you are using up some brainpower to keep them. You probably have something ...
Views: 1252 - What's the Best Kind of Therapy for You? - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2009 from Jason SafferIn a recent two-part interview, "Finding a Therapist" and "What's the Best Kind of Therapy for You?", Marcia Perlstein offered her views on what to look for in a therapist and how to assess the type of therapy one is getting. Like Marcia, I, too, am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, ...
Views: 1252 - About Finding Lasting Happiness - by Submitted on May 04, 2012 from Frans LangenkampThe eternal wisdom of life – as recorded in the ancient vedic literature – advises us to realize who we really are, and to identify with our real self. By silencing our chattering mind, we easily find out that our real self is pure awareness, pure, unbounded awareness, also known as pure ...
Views: 1251(2 votes) - The Insanity of the Insanity Defense - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2011 from Sam VakninAron Levy, who kidnapped, murdered and dismembered 8-year old Leiby Kletzky in Brooklyn now faces a battery of defense-appointed experts in an attempt to plead NGRI (“Not Guilty by Reason of Insanity”). He has a history of “psychiatric disorders” and had been hearing voices, his lawyers claim. ...
Views: 1250 - Prana or Vital Force vaporized to render the psyche subtle - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2011 from Yuga Rishi Shriram SharmaThe more an object becomes subtle the number of atoms too augments and because of heat/energy its speed of movement increases. Thus in the gaseous state the speed of atoms augments infinitely. An object remains solid when the atoms within it get attracted to each other and thus do not move. ...
Views: 1249 - Try a Little Kindness - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2012 from George Thomas“Try a Little Kindness” – *as sung by Glen Campbell Song written by Curt Sapaugh and Bobby Austin Dr. David R. Hawkins, MD, PhD. authored a number of books, the most widely read is doubtless, Power vs. Force. On the subject of enlightenment or becoming enlightened, his explanation was very ...
Views: 1249 - Psychology Today – Learn Why You Must Urgently Translate The Meaning of Your Dreams - by Submitted on Jan 26, 2011 from Christina SponiasThe psychiatrist Carl Jung was the only person in this world who managed to understand the dream logic and discover the symbolic meaning of the dream images. My research, continuing his research, definitively proves to the world that everyone must urgently learn his method of dream ...
Views: 1248 - Color Psychology: How to Make Your Home Feel Good - by Submitted on Jun 30, 2016 from Vanessa TutzkeWhen decorating your home it is quite a personal thing. We all have our own opinions and styles and certain things work for certain people. So when it comes to painting there is a psychology to particular colours that can incorporate soothing and productive moods in your home. As we get down ...
Views: 1247 - Avoiding the Downward Spiral - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2011 from Mark Piercy“Only when you've been to the deepest valley, can you know how magnificent it is to be on the highest mountain” The title of this book is “livethislife” - Metal Mindset. Before we create a Metal Mindset, we need to first understand and define what negativity is and how it impacts ...
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