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A Deeper Look at Personality Concepts.
Image by Ed YourdonUsually, when I'm meeting with a couple that's having trouble talking together, I'll ask each of them to identify whether they're a "head" person or a "feeling" person? They usually know already and that gets us off to a good ... Views: 2250
A Deeper Look at the Controlling Personality.
I’m a daily reader of USA Today, a wonderful newspaper. Susan Page, a USA Today writer, wrote a long, informative piece on Dick Cheney after ... Views: 1487
A Deeper Look at the Exaggerated Superiority Personality and Awareness of Self.
Good ole’ USA Today; they even make the sports page interesting. Last week in a wire service report, there was a short article about both Tiger Woods and Vijay Singh. Only five paragraphs about Tiger Woods. ... Views: 2647
Carl Jung discovered the meaning of dreams and their healing power. I learned his method and I managed to continue his research and discover a lot more only thanks to his discoveries.
I’m merely an organizer. I simply improved Carl Jung’s method of dream interpretation, clarifying all the ... Views: 1355
Neuroscientific research reveals that physical ability can be influenced and even trained by mental imagination. The data clearly indicate that mental practice is an effective way to prepare for learning a physical skill with minimal physical practice. This knowledge could be very useful for ... Views: 3291
SAVING A TROUBLED MARRIAGE
By Dr. Pradnya Ajinkya
The case study is being presented on this site so that the readers and students become more familiar with case histories. Case histories are designed to help oneself to test their ability to think their way through situations. This allows ... Views: 2041
Why do you compare yourself to that guy standing over there and feel inferior while you totally ignore that other guy on your right?
Why do you feel comfortable when being with certain people and feel completely uncomfortable in the company of others?
Why do certain people make you feel ... Views: 1096
—and you can reclaim your birthright, right now
Standing in a print shop, waiting for my order, I stood with what I knew could be interpreted as a “stupid grin” on my face. Things got a little busy there and it took some time, but I could have just stood there in joy indefinitely.
About ... Views: 1328
"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: 1146
There’s a lot to understand about post-trauma recovery. If you’re struggling with symptoms of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), you’re juggling many psychological and even physical symptoms while you learn to 1) grieve and let go of your former self, 2) function in a world that no longer ... Views: 1733
Comprehend 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: 1150
We all have the ability to create any emotion we want to experience at the flick of a switch. Imagine someone brings you a big, juicy lime. That person cuts into it, and the lime juice squirts onto you. He gives you a piece, and as you bite into it your face puckers as you taste the sour juices. ... Views: 2025
Dear Dr. Romance:
I enjoy reading your "Happiness Tips Newsletter" I actually want to ask you some questions. I know you are a psychotherapist, So i thought you might to explain the difference between the mental health unit of an hospital and a psych ward? Why would one feel ashamed to have ... Views: 1156
The narcissist presents to the world a facade of invincibility, equanimity, superiority, skilfulness, cool-headedness, invulnerability, and, in short: indifference.
This front is penetrated in times of great crises that threaten the narcissist's ability to obtain Narcissistic Supply, or when ... Views: 5875
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Signs & Symbols - by Karen Scheel - Universal Healing Systems
There is no doubt that we are inundated every single day with all kinds of information that comes to us in a variety of ways via signs and symbols. Archetypes have been deeply embedded in our psyche (our soul) since the beginning of time. Before formal language, signs and symbols was the way ... Views: 1314
Recently I wrote about the many false beliefs that we have and how these shape our expectations which then set us out to prove particular things about ourselves, others, relationships, the world. I want to now take a look at how we are showing up in the world as a result.
We’re going to call ... Views: 1658
As a Transformation Coach I love my clients, just as I love my readers. That is why at times I must use tough love in order to encourage others to dig deeper, look truth square in the face, and make a commitment to change. Either you want to transform your life or you don’t, and I hope you do, ... Views: 1817
Reflect or Affect?It’s similar to the age-old question about films. Do movies affect society or are they simply mirror society as it is? The answer, in both cases, is that it’s probably a little bit of each. Facebook is a social networking site that hooks members up with their friends and helps ... Views: 2071
It is clear to see that in the world we live in, what is often classed as love is anything but love and could be classed as dysfunctional and in some cases abusive.
So this is going to be my perspectives on some of the things that are not love. We come to understand what something is, by ... Views: 5626
Hatred explained
Hatred is nothing more than an emotion you experience when your subconscious mind wants to keep you away from something that might harm your well being.
Lets suppose that you had low ability to manage stress and that your job always forced you to work under stress, after ... Views: 1045
You 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: 1132
When someone offers you an unexpected compliment or a gift (with no strings attached), how do you receive it? How we respond to a compliment or a gift, in any form, speaks volumes about how we view ourselves--our self-esteem--our worthiness or our deservingness.
Let us begin with a simple ... Views: 2490
Whenever we have an opportunity to connect to others--be it friends, acquaintances, business associates, or family members--we run the risk of having our feelings hurt. On hearing that statement you might be thinking that you are better off not interacting at all! Of course, that is not what I ... Views: 904
A long time before I decided to enter the field of psychology I spent my week-ends delivering speeches and debating both sides of the national debate topic at speech tournaments. In high school I was a "Ruby" member of the NFL--no, not the National Football League, but rather, the National ... Views: 1106
Ok its official the Baby Boomers have hit middle age. Born 1946 to 1964 we have moved in to the middle part of our lives. And, being that we are known as the rebellious generation, we are likely to rebel against aging as well. Here are a few tips taken from the book, Boomer Be Well! Rebel ... Views: 1023
Unless you have been living under a rock on the dark side of the moon you have heard (from many sources) about the power of affirmations. No longer thought of as just a part of the New Age movement; affirmation training is included in some of the most logical of businesses--many of them are ... Views: 1440
I continued the scientific dream research of the psychiatrist Carl Jung. This was how I could discover the existence of a wild conscience into the biggest part of our brain. I named it anti-conscience because it constantly tries to destroy our human conscience through craziness. The ... Views: 954
To Inspire Courage, Compassion and the Embrace of Worth and Spirit for the Freedom to be Authentic, Belonging, and Creative
What do I mean when I write about the next phase of my passion statement?
I use the word “embrace” here to describe a willing and eager expression of support, of ... Views: 641
Aron 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: 1098
Dream is the place where maximum of our imagination and is put to use. We often dream about things which have already happened or which are going to happen. Our conscious mind remembers not the demonstration but a picture of everything we see, hear, think, feel or imagine in our life. These ... Views: 2764
It is believed that most of the psychics are good observers. Extrasensory perception cannot be actually called as just coincidences, neither those experiences are always related to psychic abilities. For instance, your on a holiday, you plan to go back and when your home you catch some thief’s ... Views: 1187
Many people talk about psychology and psychotherapy, yet there are but a few who are truly knowledgeable of the formal definitions when it comes to the science of psychology. Clearing out some misconceptions is very important, especially if a person wants to read further about the subject. ... Views: 1074
If 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: 1138
Cold Empathy evokes the concept of “Uncanny Valley”, coined in 1970 by the Japanese roboticist Masahiro Mori. Mori suggested that people react positively to androids (humanlike robots) for as long as they differ from real humans in meaningful and discernible ways. But the minute these ... Views: 2191
I’m going to teach you how to improve your mental health and never lose your mind, but my lessons will simply give you basic knowledge. In order to really improve your mental health you have to pass through psychotherapy.
Fortunately, you can count with the generous psychotherapy of the ... Views: 1208
A smile is a wonderful thing. Yet it appears that a smile can have more connotations than what is usually appreciated (on the surface) in our society.
At the age of eleven, I was taught this poem when I joined the Brownies (a school uniform group similar to the Girl Scouts):
“A smile is a ... Views: 1095
Have you ever poured ‘cold water’ over somebody else’s happiness?
In a literal translation from the Chinese language, ‘pouring cold water’ means dousing the flames of passion. This usually happens when the opposite party is feeling elated about a new love, promotion or business deal, and ... Views: 1338
Being in the Past, Present and Future
What is the Past?
One should never look at the past ! The past is crucial to find ourselves. Stay in the present for that is the road to happiness. Do not look towards the future, live in the present. One must have goals to achieve so one must look ... Views: 902
Being in the Past, Present and Future
What is the Past?
One should never look at the past ! The past is crucial to find ourselves. Stay in the present for that is the road to happiness. Do not look towards the future, live in the present. One must have goals to achieve so one must look ... Views: 808
As an adult I could find it better to leave the past alone, believing that "past is past, cannot do anything about it turn now." But it's more than that, because my life is a journey influenced by parents teachers, family and other important relationships. These people helped shape my man I am ... Views: 555
Forgiveness is surrounded by four misconceptions, false impressions that you like the man in place for long and many people fail to forgive because of them. These misconceptions are:
Denial / Forgetfulness - Sometimes, time does not fully heal painful memories. Forgiveness does not mean ... Views: 575
Chronic pain involves a web of variables that can be complex, but often patients don't want a complicated explanation for their pain. The pain is so severe, and so difficult to live with, that they just want to hear a simple root cause. They are often stuck on the idea that their pain is caused ... Views: 1113
"I Don't Want to Play this Game Anymore!"
I admit it: I got so mad at my sister when working a jigsaw puzzle the other night that I said, "I don't want to play this game anymore... I'm going to bed!" It was silly, childish, and, of course I was "right" as she was hogging the picture on the ... Views: 1394
Whether you are learning chords on the piano or on any other musical instrument you will be able to learn how to create 60 chords instantly with this information. Armed with just a few music facts any beginner music student can learn how to create a major chord, minor chord, diminished chord, ... Views: 2771
The hour of neo creation is fast approaching. It is a definite fact that those times full of strife faced by us all today will not last long. Even if it remains then man will have to face infinite more hell like situations than the hardships faced by him today and thus human beings will burn to ... Views: 760
THE STYLES OF AFFECTIVE ATTACHMENT
"As your mother loved you and enjoyed you, so you will love and will enjoy life" (Mario Marrone)
Most of us have some knowledge of psychological concepts. We use these in everyday life to help us in social interactions,
and also to understand ... Views: 5868