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- Emotional Cleansing: The Need to Vent - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2009 from Isabel KirkCleansing, detoxifying diets, exercising… what else do we do to purify or clean our bodies? It is somewhat common to hear people say that they are engaged in one of these practices to clean themselves from toxins and other harmful elements. They usually express to feel more energized and ...
Views: 5536 - The Secret... Really Is - by Submitted on Oct 03, 2009 from Roni Weisberg-RossIt took me quite a long time to sit down and watch “The Secret”, which if I recall correctly was all the rage a few years ago. And I probably would have never watched it if a client of mine (I’m a psychotherapist) had not kept urging me. So I viewed it with a jaundiced eye. The first few minutes ...
Views: 1782(5 votes) - It's Not Personal - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2009 from M.J. RyanWhat’s happening right now is not because you’re bad or wrong or incompetent. It’s because the world is transforming at breakneck speed and each and every one of us must adapt to those changes as quickly and efficiently as possible. No one’s exempt.Age doesn’t get you off the hook. Nor does how ...
Views: 1522(3 votes) - Emotional Stability in the Observer - by Submitted on Jul 07, 2009 from Alan AWe possess an ability to observe what is happening in our own body and mind. Whether this observer is in our minds or somehow separate, it can observe the mind itself. There are our thoughts and that which is aware of our thoughts. There are our feelings and that which is aware of our feelings. ...
Views: 3086(4 votes) - What Helps You Expand Your Thinking? - by Submitted on Jul 03, 2009 from M.J. RyanSo many of us think about creativity in the context of being an artist or musician. However I prefer the definition that resiliency expert Frederic Flach uses. Creativity is “a response to a situation that calls for a novel but adaptive solution, one that serves to accomplish a goal.” That’s ...
Views: 1728(9 votes) - Play Your Best with Golf Psychology Before Changing Your Unconscious Golf Swing - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2009 from Andrew FoggIf you have hit good golf shots at some time in your golfing life, you already have the unconscious golfing ability to repeat those shots and score well. So, how well could you score if you played to the best of your existing golfing ability? Well, you can if you get the very most out of that ...
Views: 1295 - The Heterosexuality Questionnaire - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2009 from Dr. Kathleen YoungPeople with homosexual or bisexual orientations have long been stigmatized. The same is the case for those who are gender non-conforming or who feel their assigned at birth sex or gender does not match their true selves. Heterosexism is a term used to describe the belief that heterosexuality ...
Views: 6323(2 votes) - Assessing Homophobia - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2009 from Dr. Kathleen YoungConcepts like homophobia can be tricky. We all get the extreme examples like physically attacking someone because they are gay. But what about more subtle manifestations of fear or discomfort with non-heterosexual people? The Riddle Homophobia Scale was developed to further elucidate this ...
Views: 1323(3 votes) - What to Do When Feeling Stuck - by Submitted on Jun 02, 2009 from Dr. Mona SpiegelHave you ever felt totally frustrated, blocked and upset? On Sunday afternoon I was stuck in traffic on my way into NY City. Major bridges, tunnels and highways were all laden with cars and I was in the middle. I had no way out. My only recourse was patience. It was not an easy task because I ...
Views: 1123 - Self Confidence vs. Shame - by Submitted on May 31, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsDan Jones has written a beautiful poem called "Shameless" which has a few lines which I think are priceless. He is talking about the nature of being shameless as well as what self-confidence is, and isn't. It's absolutely beautiful... Vanity and conceit have nothing to do with this, and not ...
Views: 1492(2 votes) - Hidden Hair Pulling Treatment Uncovered from Best Treatment Specialists - by Submitted on May 30, 2009 from Henry WoodsFor those who experience an OCD hair pulling condition known as trichotillomania there can be a lot of embarrassment. Some of you may want to find a hair pulling treatment but be afraid to discuss the condition with anyone. This disease can be difficult to discuss due to the overall ...
Views: 987 - Freedom from Self-Harm: Urge Surfing - A Mindfulness Skill to Cope with Urges - by Submitted on May 11, 2009 from New Harbinger PublicationsFind a quiet place where you will be relatively free from distractions and unlikely to be bothered by anyone. Sit in a comfortable position. Write down how strong your urge is on a scale from 0 (no urge at all) to 10 (the strongest urge you’ve ever had). Then, write down how much you feel as if ...
Views: 6715 - Freedom from Self-Harm: Important Steps When You’re Seeking Help - by Submitted on May 11, 2009 from New Harbinger PublicationsHopefully, you now have a better idea of where to find information on self-harm, the types of resources that are out there, and some of the treatments for self-harm. Below, we turn our attention to the specific ways in which you can go about finding help in your area, as well as some important ...
Views: 2327 - Freedom from Self-Harm: Specific Types of Psychological Treatments for Self-Harm - by Submitted on May 11, 2009 from New Harbinger PublicationsSeveral different types of treatment may be helpful for self-harm, including the following: + Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) CBT helps people learn new skills for managing their emotions, thoughts, and behaviors. CBT is often a fairly structured treatment, with a clear agenda for each ...
Views: 2760 - Three Phases of Consciousness - by Submitted on May 06, 2009 from Kallisti PublishingThis is an excerpt from the book "Mental Chemistry" by Charles Haanel, edited by Anthony R. Michalski, and is part of The Complete Master Key Course -- http://www.thecompletemasterkeycourse.com available through Kallisti Publishing. We easily recognize three phases of consciousness, between ...
Views: 2297 - Heredity: The Word Has Become Flesh - by Submitted on May 06, 2009 from Kallisti PublishingThis is an excerpt from the book "The Master Key Workbook" by Charles Haanel, edited by Anthony R. Michalski, and is part of The Complete Master Key Course -- http://www.thecompletemasterkeycourse.com available through Kallisti Publishing. “The mind, which pervades the body, is largely the ...
Views: 1031 - Being - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2009 from William BerryOriginally this article was entitled “Being Happy.” But “Being” seems more appropriate. We are caught in an endless strive to be happy. We want to increase our pleasure and decrease our negative emotions. This article will discuss ways to accomplish this, while at the same time not neglecting ...
Views: 1840 - Bodymind Healing in Psychotherapy: Towards an Integral, Comprehensive Energy Psychotherapy - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2009 from Michael MayerIn order to bring the healing abilities of a comprehensive energy psychology to the public, I believe that in addition to the well-known energy psychology methods such as EFT, the field of energy psychology (EP) would be well served by expanding its terrain to include Qigong and methods of ...
Views: 2326 - Trichotillomania: And That Is? - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2009 from Bill WhiteTrichotillomania (TTM), what I’ll call “trich,” is a fascinating, albeit brutal, mind variance (my stigma-reducing term for “mental illness”). Now, if you’ve elected to read an article addressing treatment you more than likely have a pretty good idea as to just what trich is. But to make sure no ...
Views: 2221 - Is There a Difference Between the Minds of a Genius and an Ordinary Person? - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2020 from Leon EdwardWhen you think of the mind of a genius, what do you think of? Someone with lightning quick thoughts who can come to accurate conclusions instantaneously? Actually, Michael Michalko is the author of a book called "Cracking Creativity," and he says that the difference between the so-called ...
Views: 7976 - 7 Keys to Positive Living - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2009 from Marc ShulmanIn a world filled with a constant barrage of negativity, as we feel the pain of our struggling economy on a daily basis, it is easy to become jaded and cynical. Perhaps more than ever before our society is in need of tools to help achieve happiness, fulfillment and success. In fact, people are ...
Views: 1858 - What Psychometric Profile Results Are Employers Looking For? - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2009 from stephen sharpPsychometric profiling (commonly called psychometric tests) are used by 65% of UK employers, so what are they looking for from these assessments? Most of the time they don’t know; haven’t a clue; don’t know it until it stumbles in their door and stares them in the face. That's called an ...
Views: 1153(1 vote) - Seeing Through New Eyes - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2009 from Albert GauldenDid you ever try doing something the same way every time and end up trying to make the proverbial foot to fit the shoe? Do you ever wake up and see that how you deal with family and friends might need a shake-up with a different approach? And will you become more open to the realization that it ...
Views: 754 - Brilliant Parenting in Three Easy Steps: Taking a Page From Self-help Writers - by Submitted on Feb 18, 2010 from Brian WalshHere is a simple formula used by successful speakers and self-help writers. Parents can also employ this innovative approach. 1. Make a Point Successful parents, teachers, and mentors are great at being clear about what they want to teach, and why it's important to the learner. 2. Tell ...
Views: 1554 - The Nature of Ego, the Function of the Moon - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2009 from Adam GainsburgEgo as a structure within the psyche has a primary function: to identify and evaluate subjective experience. In order to perform its identifying and evaluative functions, it requires a database of information with which to compare, identify, order and then process its current experience. The ...
Views: 2765 - The Narcissist's False Modesty - by Submitted on Apr 14, 2009 from Sam VakninQuestion: I met many narcissists who are modest – even self-effacing. This seems to conflict with your observations. How do you reconcile the two? Answer: The "modesty" displayed by narcissists is false. It is mostly and merely verbal. It is couched in flourishing phrases, emphasised to ...
Views: 5203 - Neural Ergonomics - The Organics of Thought - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2009 from Milo BonoLet's begin with a quick review of Ergonomics. ERGONOMICS: 1: An applied science concerned with designing and arranging things people use so that the people and things interact most efficiently and safely - also known as biotechnology, human engineering, human factors. 2: The study of the ...
Views: 943 - The Narcissist's Multiple Grandiosity - by Submitted on Mar 31, 2009 from Sam VakninQuestion: Is the narcissist confined in his grandiose fantasies to one subject? Answer: This apparently simple question is more complex than it sounds. The narcissist is bound to make use of his more pronounced traits and qualities in both the design of his False Self and the extraction of ...
Views: 3036 - Microchakras - by Submitted on Mar 25, 2009 from John AOVThis article is an excerpt from "Microchakras" and taken from the website www.innertraditions.com Chapter 3 Fundamentals of Microchakra Psychology Microchakra Basics The intersection of a chakra with the right channel (vajrene) segments it into seven microchakras. In a similar way, ...
Views: 3217 - Common Reactions to Psychological Trauma: Understanding Arousal and Intrusive Reactions - by Submitted on Mar 24, 2009 from Susanne DillmannMost people find their reactions to traumatic experiences to be confusing; they often feel that they are no longer themselves, but rather a bizarre and ‘crazy’ person . When you know what the common reactions to trauma are, you will be able to identify which of your behaviors are linked to your ...
Views: 6094 - Female Narcissists - Gender and the Narcissist - by Submitted on Mar 24, 2009 from Sam VakninQuestion: Are female narcissists any different? You seem to talk only about male narcissists! Answer: I keep using the male third person singular because most narcissists (75%) are males and more so because there is little difference between the male and female narcissists. In the ...
Views: 4819 - Choosing the Right Clinician - by Submitted on Mar 21, 2009 from William BerryChoosing the right clinician for your needs is a complicated matter. There are some simple steps to begin heading in the right direction. It is important to understand your needs and what you are looking for. There are several different types of clinicians in the helping profession. I want to ...
Views: 1827 - The Most Important Exercise in The Master Key System - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2009 from Kallisti PublishingThis is an excerpt from the book The Master Key Workbook by Charles F. Haanel, edited by Anthony R. Michalski, and is part of The Complete Master Key Course -- http://www.thecompletemasterkeycourse.com available through Kallisti Publishing. Take the same position as heretofore and visualize ...
Views: 4050 - Mental Vibrations - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2009 from Kallisti PublishingThis is an excerpt from the book A Book About You by Charles F. Haanel, edited by Anthony R. Michalski, and is part of The Complete Master Key Course -- http://www.thecompletemasterkeycourse.com Energy reveals itself in manifold phases according to the media through which it manifests. The ...
Views: 1483 - The Master Mind - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2009 from Kallisti PublishingThis is an excerpt from the book Mental Chemistry by Charles Haanel, edited by Anthony R. Michalski, and is part of The Complete Master Key Course -- http://www.thecompletemasterkeycourse.com available through Kallisti Publishing. “Great men or masters stand like solitary towers in the ...
Views: 1084 - Why Does a Traumatic Experience Impact Me? - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2009 from Susanne DillmannIn its most distilled form, the definition of a traumatic event is a situation in which one is exposed to great danger and is rendered powerless. The psychological impact of such an untoward experience can be profound: “On the psychological and mental levels, trauma refers to the wounding of the ...
Views: 2422 - Do Narcissists Have Emotions? - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2009 from Sam VakninOf course they do. All humans have emotions. It is how we choose to relate to our emotions that matters. The narcissist tends to repress them so deeply that, for all practical purposes, they play no conscious role in his life and conduct, though they play an extraordinarily large unconscious ...
Views: 8964(2 votes) - A Day in A Life of Treading Water: Borderline Personality Disorder. - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2009 from Sean LatimerA Day in a Life of Treading Water Introduction This is a case study of a 23-year old Canadian Caucasian woman who has been diagnosed as suffering from Borderline Personality Disorder, and is under the care of a psychiatrist for medication (Effexor and Loxapine) and talking therapy. Before ...
Views: 5704 - Overcoming Bipolar Disorder: The Clinical Side of Treatment - by Submitted on Mar 03, 2009 from New Harbinger PublicationsTREATMENTS FOR A BIO -PSYCHOSOCIAL CONDITION Understanding and treating bipolar disorder requires tuning in to biological, psychological, and social aspects—it is a bio-psychosocial condition. Typically, bipolar disorder is treated with one or more medications plus some type of counseling or ...
Views: 1907 - Humpty Dumpty Syndrome -- Getting Yourself Together - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2009 from SelfGrowth.com ArticlesRemember the old nursery rhyme? Humpty Dumpty sat on a wall. Humpty Dumpty had a great fall. All the King’s horses and all the King’s men Couldn’t put Humpty together again. If you are old enough to recall this childhood rhyme, you are old enough to have had a few great falls of your own. ...
Views: 4562 - What is Psychological Trauma? - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2009 from Susanne DillmannBeing exposed to a psychological trauma is a common experience in the life of an American: roughly 25 – 50% of all Americans (around 74 million to 148 million people) will be exposed to a psychological trauma at some point within their lives (Bremner, 2002). However, what exactly is meant by ...
Views: 2559 - Self Esteem: Friend or Foe? - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2009 from Ismini ApostoliMuch has been written about self-esteem. But if we would like to give a simple definition of what self-esteem is, a definition that everyone can immediately relate to, what would that be? Self-esteem is our gut feeling about our Self. It is an inner condition that accompanies us wherever we go ...
Views: 1307(2 votes) - The Etymological Antecedents of and Scientific Evidence for the Existence of Dissociative Identity Disorder - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2009 from Neil BrickThis paper will delineate the etiological antecedents of Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID) and enumerate upon the scientific evidence proving the existence of DID. (I will use the term DID for MPD to avoid confusion, even when the original author cited may have used the original term MPD.) ...
Views: 1775(8 votes) - ***Spirituality: What Place in Wellness? - by Submitted on Nov 22, 2009 from Ben WillemsenWhat is spirituality? What does it mean to lead a spiritual life? I once asked a group of people what the word spirituality meant to them. Their answers, though certainly significant for them, did not, in most cases, offer any insight into the pursuit of a spiritual way of life. They gave such ...
Views: 1480(3 votes) - How To Enhance Your Hypnosis Mind Control Skills With Word "Try". - by Submitted on Feb 17, 2009 from Peter SaksIn this article, I would like to introduce you to some special characteristics of the word "try". This is a favorite word of people, who believe it encourages others to take action and supports their efforts. One of the characteristics distinguishing conscious mind from unconscious, is the fact ...
Views: 1478 - The Top 10 Reasons Stumbleupon Users (Stumblers) Are Smarter Than Other People - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2009 from David RiklanGreetings Fellow Stumblers! My Name is David Riklan, and I’m a Stumbler. Here are my Top 10 Reasons that Stumbleupon Users (Stumblers) are Smarter than Other People. 1) We make quick decisions Tens, hundreds or thousands of them instantly. (This website Sucks, sucks, good site, okay, ...
Views: 9712(7 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: 1275 - The Compulsive Acts of a Narcissist - by Submitted on Feb 09, 2009 from Sam VakninQuestion: Are there compulsive acts unique to the narcissist? Answer: The short and the long of it is No. In general, there is a strong compulsive strand in the narcissist's behaviour. He is driven to exorcise internal demons by means of ritualistic acts. The narcissist's very pursuit of ...
Views: 3147 - Contemporary Psychoanalysis - by Submitted on Aug 14, 2009 from Licia Ginne“An analyst trained in contemporary psychoanalysis focuses not just on past experiences, but also on the here-and-now of an individual's experiences and relationships. Attachments, separations, and losses beginning in infancy influence one's personality, as do current contexts of living, ...
Views: 1915 - 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, ...
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