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- What Your Driving Discloses - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2008 from Joel EngelWhat Your Driving Discloses: Many psychoanalysts and probably the multitude of drivers state that the automobile in the driver’s hands is an extension of themself. Let’s see to what extent. Above The Speed Limit: When you drive above the speed limit, it is the rebellion in you that ...
Views: 781 - What Your Type Of Divorce Reflects: - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2008 from Joel EngelWhat Your Type Of Divorce Reflects: The way a person goes about divorcing and all its variations are very telltale. Analyst’s Divorce: It was your analyst’s suggestion that you part. After all the therapeutic sessions, your analyst was comfortable with the both of you divorcing, ...
Views: 682 - What Your Favorite Color Signifies - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2008 from Joel EngelWhat Your Favorite Color Signifies: Psychoanalysts relate that the color a person most favors, reveals moods and mood swings. They suggest that the very colors themselves have a direct effect on our state of mind. Beige: A tannish grey color exhibits impartiality. Though you certainly are not ...
Views: 2505 - What Your Body Language Signals - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2008 from Joel EngelWhat Your Body Language Signals: Why we make the gestures that we do with our bodies, is directly caused by our state of mind at that particular point in time and place. The following is an alphabetized list of the traits we exhibit: Aggressive, Defensive Or Hostile: When one is feeling ...
Views: 15464 - What Your Appearance Says - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2008 from Joel EngelWhat Your Appearance Says: One’s facial formations and body gestures are very telltale. Eyes: How much people open or close their eyes while talking to you is an indication of how much they are revealing of what is on their mind. Wide open eyes tell everything, those with extremely wide ...
Views: 1657 - What Your Address Book Shows - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2008 from Joel EngelWhat your address book shows: The type of address book that you purchase and the way in which you keep it discloses your relationship with others. Cheap address book: Besides their being inexpensive, they’re actually quite disposable as many of your relationships tend to be. You do not ...
Views: 766 - Journey Through "Madness" - by Submitted on Jul 31, 2008 from Dr. Dan EdmundsWhat is termed ‘madness’ or ‘mental illness’ is for some the only means for expression of their being lost and confused in a world which has caused them deep hurt and pain. Such is not disease but behavior with metaphorical meaning. There has been received through life mixed messages and ...
Views: 2425 - System Constellations In Individual Therapy - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2008 from Annie Block PearlThe Systemic Constellation approach, as developed by Bert Hellinger, is a powerful tool for unlocking hidden family dynamics and events that may still influence and entrap individuals many generations hence. This approach has proved helpful in resolving issues of depression, suicide, physical ...
Views: 2406 - Handwriting Analysis Of DC Madam's Suicide Notes - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2008 from David RiffeyOn May 1st 2008, so called DC Madam Deborah Jean Palfrey was found hanging in a utility shed at her mother’s mobile home in Tarpon Springs, Florida. A couple suicide notes were found. The Pinellas County Sheriff’s Department has stated officially that it was a suicide and made the notes public. ...
Views: 1429 - Walking Style And Personality - by Submitted on Jan 30, 2010 from M.Farouk RadwanThe Power of Psychology The Clothes that you wear, the way you walk, your face features, your body language, your tone of voice, Your doodles,your hobbies and the music that you prefer can reveal a lot about your personality. After studying psychology for years I discovered how naked do ...
Views: 6045 - How To Gain Ultimate Freedom From Fear - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2008 from Robb ThompsonThe Presence Of Fear Is Proof You Are Focusing On The Wrong Thing One day, I was asked, "What is the leading factor of all unfulfilled dreams?" After thinking about it awhile, I realized the answer was obvious. Fear! Fear imprisons a person and keeps them from going after their dreams. The ...
Views: 1127 - Meeting The Inner Saboteur - by Submitted on Jul 04, 2008 from Brenda FerrimaniYou asked for a transformational dream and so I give you this one which came at a time in my life when something had happened with an individual with whom I worked, that was very difficult. This was the first time in my life I felt hatred for another person to the point that my waking life was ...
Views: 1528 - How To Be A Mind Reader - by Submitted on Jun 23, 2008 from Steve GillmanDo you want to be a mind reader? Well, lets get the disappointing part out of the way: You won't be able to hear the thoughts of others, and there is little evidence that anyone has ever had this kind of ability. Most of what passes as mind reading is a mix of nonsense and psychological tactics ...
Views: 1229 - Making Peace With Our Past - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2008 from Krystal KuehnAre regrets, bad memories, or losses keeping you from enjoying each new day? Is the past keeping you from moving into the future with hope and anticipation? I recently heard a man say that it was not until he made peace with his past that he truly began to live. It changed his life so ...
Views: 1063(2 votes) - What Is Philosophical Counseling? - by Submitted on Jun 10, 2008 from Eric BryantPhilosophical counseling is a method of therapy where the practitioner combines the insights and methods of philosophical discourse with traditional psychotherapeutic approaches. Often this combination creates a powerful therapeutic atmosphere for the client. It is a recognized profession which ...
Views: 1099 - 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: 1260 - The Psychology Of Air Rage Prevention - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2009 from Leon JamesAIR RAGE, like road rage, is the inability to cope with the challenges of congested traffic. Just like aggressive driving and road rage, air rage is so common that most travelers are unaware that they have it. It's just part of the background feeling that goes along with the stress of travel and ...
Views: 2334(1 vote) - Who's *Really* Running Your Life? - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2010 from Peter GerlachFrom my clinical training, research, and experience as a family-systems therapist since 1979, I have come to believe that normal human personalities – like yours – are composed of a group of unique, talented “subselves” or “parts (discrete brain regions). This “inner family” of subselves acts ...
Views: 3676 - How To Get Over Being Hurt - by Submitted on Jan 17, 2010 from M.Farouk RadwanWhy did they hurt me? How many times have you felt that someone did hurt you on intention? How many sleepless nights have you spent because of the feeling of being hurt? Have you ever tried to know whether people really intended to hurt you or whether its jut your lack of understanding of the ...
Views: 13678(1 vote) - Cognitive Development: Not An Automatic Process - by Submitted on May 23, 2008 from Susan du PlessisCognitive development focuses on how children learn and process information. It is the development of the thinking and organizing systems of the mind. It involves language, mental imagery, thinking, reasoning, problem solving, and memory development. By general consensus, Jean Piaget stands as ...
Views: 1474 - *** Are You Alone? Is God Alone? - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2009 from Christine BreeseYou are not alone. We are all here together and all you have to do is reach out to others and they will be there for you. You'll have to make yourself available to others or you won't be able to have "right fellowship." Go to the spiritual circles in your area, go to events and gatherings where ...
Views: 2574(1 vote) - Lost In Our Reactions - by Submitted on May 18, 2008 from Douglas Eby"If the dimension of presence or awareness is missing, then you are lost in the reaction. Then you become the reaction, and you don’t know who you are." - Eckhart Tolle Being very reactive to life, with high sensitivity, can be a distressing and disorienting experience. Probably starting ...
Views: 1115 - Is it a disorder, or just shyness? - by Submitted on May 11, 2008 from Douglas Eby"As a child, I was very shy. Painfully, excruciatingly shy. I hid a lot in my room. I was so terrified to read out loud in school that I had to have my mother ask my reading teacher not to call on me in class." - Kim Basinger Many of us were shy as children, and continue to be. In more extreme ...
Views: 1592(1 vote) - Transsociation For The 21st Century - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2009 from J. Sue GagliardiAll of my life I have been a student of psychology or study of the soul. Being a professional Astrologer for 33 years, from the first I had wanted to be a Jungian Analyst, but family concerns made that dream impossible. They didn't keep me from Jungian analysis nor from years of studying Dr. ...
Views: 1413 - How To Improve Driver And Passenger Relations - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2009 from Leon JamesPartnership Driving Partnership Driving, is a method of driving in which the passenger is designated by the driver as a partner in driving. The two set up an informal contract between them that expresses the terms they mutually agreed on. The contract is for one trip only, and needs to be ...
Views: 1457(1 vote) - From Infancy To Adolescence - by Submitted on May 02, 2008 from Viola MorganFrom Infancy to Adolescence by Viola Morgan From infancy to adolescence, environmental influences play a major role in the development of our personality. Similar to animals, our social adaptation is stemmed through the process of observational learning. Therefore we can conclude that ...
Views: 820 - Medication Vs. Psychotherapy - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2008 from Richard RauboltFor far too long “vs.” has designated a combative stance which has interfered with a useful combination of psychotherapy and medication. Medication can be a vital aid when prescribed properly especially for severe depression, bi-polar disorders and psychosis. Of course each patient ...
Views: 1983 - The Narcissist's Grandiose Fantasies - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2008 from Sam VakninQuestion: What happens to a narcissist who lacks even the basic potential and skills to realise some of his grandiose fantasies? Answer: Such a narcissist resorts to deferred Narcissistic Supply which generates an effect of deferred grandiosity. He forgoes his grandiose schemes and gives up ...
Views: 2998 - An Overview of the Narcissist - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2008 from Sam VakninTherapy, in most cases, cannot cure the Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD), only mitigate and ameliorate the condition by modifying some of the narcissist's behaviours. Only narcissists, who go through a severe life crisis, tend to consider the possibility of therapy at all. When they ...
Views: 5222 - Leadership Starts At Home - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2008 from Dr. Joseph AbrahamAbout Things That Need To Be Changed Question: There are tough times in our family due our two teen aged kids. They are not obeying the house rules. How can we maintain their discipline? Answer: We can miss very quickly the point once we concentrate on the issue of obedience and discipline. ...
Views: 1156 - What Is Evolutionary Economics? - by Submitted on Apr 11, 2008 from Steve GillmanHaven't heard of evolutionary economics? It's not surprising. This is a new area of study that looks into the biological and evolutionary forces that shape our economic decisions. It is related to behavioral economics, another discipline you don't hear much about. The behavioral perspective is ...
Views: 696 - *** No One Is Blinder Than He Who Will Not See - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2008 from Alexander GreenNo One Is Blinder Than He Who Will Not See by Alexander Green Last April in Washington D.C., a young man in blue jeans and a T-shirt emerged from the metro and positioned himself against a wall beside a trash basket. He removed a violin from a small case, threw in a few dollars and pocket ...
Views: 3477 - Defining Good And Evil - by Submitted on Apr 04, 2008 from E. (anagarika eddie) Raymond RockThere are good people everywhere, but how do we define good? Pope Sixtus IV loved Tomas de Torquemada (arguably the most evil man that has ever lived)! Good and evil seem entwined with society’s expectations. Behavior can be considered good by some, bad by others, and volumes are written on this ...
Views: 1036 - How To Encourage Your Pet To Overcome Their Phobia Of Storms - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2008 from brian spilnerMany pet owners are faced with their dog’s phobia of thunderstorms and severe weather. It is relatively common for dogs to retreat under a bed in hiding, to whine, shake, drool or pace when the weather gets nasty outside. Though it may not seem like much more than a nervous habit at first, ...
Views: 773 - A Question Of Values - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2008 from E. (anagarika eddie) Raymond RockValues could be defined as beliefs in which we have an emotional investment. If we study the values of rural areas throughout the world, we see that a pastoral, agricultural life naturally propagates ethics and ideals that create harmony between people, such as thrift, honesty, quietness, ...
Views: 1091 - The Nature Of Freedom – Part 3 - by Submitted on Feb 16, 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. What are those possible “understandings” that might ...
Views: 1341 - The Nature Of Freedom – Part 2 - by Submitted on Feb 13, 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. The Reality of Freedom. The reality is that we are ...
Views: 1235 - The Infinite Mind - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2019 from John DiPreteThe cosmos is gigantic. But the inner frontier, the brain's potential for the imagination, supercedes it. Contrary to myth, the brain's plasticity exists into old age and is highly adaptable to change. Frequently the brain is easily misled, but the organ's deep intellect is priceless ...
Views: 2112 - 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: 1249 - Psychotherapy: Guiding Principles - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2008 from Tammie FowlesIn considering what I've learned over the years that has most served to guide me, I believe that the following principles have significantly shaped my work. The relationship between therapist and client is not exactly a partnership after all. It's the therapist's job to serve the client. ...
Views: 988 - Integrating Your 4 Freedoms (Part 5 Of 9) - An Experiment In Awareness - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2008 from Al Link and Pala CopelandDeveloping an Empirical Awareness of the Four Freedoms You can do simple experiments to comprehend that all elements of you are interconnected. For 30 seconds think a very negative thought, for instance, your partner has left you, you have been fired, or your home has burned down. Stop the ...
Views: 679 - When Can Counseling Help? - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2008 from Lauri Allison LaBadieIt’s difficult to think about seeing a counselor. We ask ourselves, “Shouldn’t I be able to solve my own problems? Is my problem too small to bother [someone else] with? Is it too big—is there help or hope for it? For me? This is embarrassing! What happens in counseling? How can I know it will ...
Views: 1345 - Integrating Your 4 Freedoms (Part 4 of 9) - Ultimate Reality: Consciousness - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2008 from Al Link and Pala CopelandUltimate Reality: Consciousness If the difference between particles and waves is so slippery, and if time and space are so easily transcended, what is the fundamental nature of reality? What is real? One answer is consciousness. Consciousness is original and fundamental, everything ...
Views: 646 - Unlocking The Power Of The Subconscious Mind - by Submitted on Jan 23, 2008 from Greg FrostThe key to making your subconscious mind work for you is in your attitude. Having a positive self-esteem and confidence in yourself can go a long way towards achieving the goals that you have set out for your mind. Whilst many people believe that confidence and esteem comes with your ...
Views: 4284 - Famous Subliminal Messages In Music - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2008 from Greg FrostThere have been many rumors and speculations that famous songs actually contain subliminal messages. Subliminal messages used in songs are verbal or aural in natured, and are delivered either very quickly or backwards at such low volumes that the audience is unaware of receiving it. Such charges ...
Views: 8454 - Memory And The Brain - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2008 from Greg FrostYour mind is an amazing resource, but as you age you will find that your memory is adversely affected. An excellent way to improve your memory is to recognize each improvement as a succession of small victories to be built upon each other. Classification Your memory can be divided into 8 ...
Views: 799 - Correcting Negative Behavior With Subliminal Messaging - by Submitted on Jan 20, 2008 from Greg FrostThe human mind is often bombarded with many messages through the various media that we are exposed to. Some of these can be positive, producing improved self-esteem for example, whilst others can be negative, resulting in negative personality traits. Research has shown that these negative traits ...
Views: 1739 - How To Influence People Using The Subconscious Mind - by Submitted on Jan 20, 2008 from Greg FrostUsing the power of the subconscious mind, you will find it easier to influence people, make friends, and solve problems. It all boils down to the way you program your mind to work. Below are 5 ways to help you beat the competition and stay one step ahead. 1) Develop rapport When you ...
Views: 1376 - What Is Memory Retention? - by Submitted on Jan 20, 2008 from Greg FrostThere are many ways of classifying the human mind and its ability to retain information. One of the most often used classifications are based on the duration of memory retention, specifically the sensory, short term and long term memory. Short term memory refers to the recent memory, and is ...
Views: 2553 - What Is Good Mental Health? - by Submitted on Jan 20, 2008 from Dale GormanThere is no unequivocal answer to the question "What is good mental health?" Attempts to define mental health are subjective. Perspective is influenced by innumerable variables: values, beliefs, experiences, culture, occupation, age and gender to name a few. Defining mental health or wellness is ...
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