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- How Psychotherapy Possibly Gets it All Wrong - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2008 from E. (anagarika eddie) Raymond RockI am not trained in psychology, nor do I completely understand psychological terms. I am strictly speaking in a nonprofessional manner using nonprofessional terms about psychology, and about how I believe psychotherapy fails to address the primary problem regarding the mind. The primary problem, ...
Views: 793 - Mental Health: What Is Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder? - by Submitted on Dec 31, 2007 from Connie LimonSymptoms of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) include: • Persistent, upsetting thoughts (obsessions) • Using rituals (compulsions) to control the anxiety these thoughts produce It is common for these rituals to end up controlling those performing them. Some ritual examples ...
Views: 1118 - Psychoanalysis - A Minimized Tool For Psychology Practice - by Submitted on Dec 27, 2007 from Luiz ArrudaPsychoanalysis, as a defined method, is put forward in the inconsistent degree of ordinarily spurned as a scientific way, in parallel that's acknowledged for its deep contributions for scientific subject, as yielding inducted the alleged and the comment in various fields, until earlier ...
Views: 1220 - Steps To Breaking The Pattern Of Procrastination - by It may not be difficult to come up with great ideas; you may be a regular Thomas Edison when it comes to inventing and problem solving. But on the other side of things, putting those great ideas into action is the major problem in the lives of many people. Sometimes instead of getting these ...
Views: 1759 - The Application Of Hypnosis In Learning And Behavior Modification - by It might not be a far fetched statement to say that hypnosis is one of the most misunderstood and possibly misused techniques in today’s self-help arena. It has been shrouded in a mystique that has served to make hypnosis seem superstitious and just another type of ineffective snake oil. ...
Views: 611 - Debunking The Myths Surrounding Hypnosis - by Have you ever been to a fair and watched a hypnosis presentation? Or perhaps you’ve seen one on television. You know the type, where someone crows every time they hear a particular word or some other nonsense. This sort of presentation has diminished the potential usefulness of hypnosis, ...
Views: 613 - A Brief Summary Of Personality Disorders - by Submitted on Dec 11, 2007 from Connie LimonPersonality disorders usually refer to personality traits that are extreme or that cause enough difficulty in a person’s life to interfere with daily functioning to the point of “disabling.” A true personality disorder is more severe than simple negative personality traits we all show at ...
Views: 1781 - Emotional Problems, Psychological Or Biological - by Submitted on Dec 08, 2007 from Karl EricsonIs the natural state of a human happy and if so does mental illness, which leads to depression require fuel to shift one's mood from a natural state to a depressed one? Does mental illness, like fire, need fuel to maintain itself? Could mental illness be fueled by self destructive coping ...
Views: 1463 - Public Speaking Skills And Techniques To Leave A Lasting Impression - by Submitted on Nov 26, 2007 from Michael LeeWhat was the last memorable presentation you attended? Was it easy for you to remember the last talk you listened to? Were there public speaking skills and techniques that you wish you could adapt during the presentation? It's distressing to say that a lot of presentations are easily ...
Views: 797 - Why Are Some People Overly Critical And Sarcastic - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2010 from M.Farouk RadwanHave you been Criticised? Did someone criticise you? Was he a close person? Do you feel bad about yourself? If I were you..... I would have not felt bad, simply because the person who criticized you is the one who is in need of help. Why Are Some People So Critical? A normal Human ...
Views: 24881(1 vote) - Heroes, Villains, Victims & Bystanders - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2007 from William CottringerHEROES, VILLAINS, VICTIMS & BYSTANDERS by William Cottringer In the game of life there are four main roles we can choose to play. These roles are Hero, Villain, Victim or Bystander. Which of these roles are you playing? HERO Heroes dream big, translate their dreams into ...
Views: 2776(1 vote) - Reality Repair Rx - by Submitted on Nov 05, 2007 from William CottringerReality Repair RX By Bill Cottringer “Reality does not conform to the ideal, but confirms it.” ~Gustave Flaubert. This is a good question: What is reality? Reality = “Anything about the past, present or future you believe to be actual and true because it comes from trustworthy sources such ...
Views: 976 - Psychological Work And Direct Awakening - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2007 from Stephen RuppenthalPsychological Work and Direct Awakening By Dr. Stephen Ruppenthal I have been a meditator for nearly forty years and have had deep experiences. Some of them, when the mind slowed down to near-complete standstill, are among the most memorable experiences in my life. These I owe to the ...
Views: 1597 - Toronto Psychologist And Psychoanalyst - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2007 from Sandra R PalefIf you want to get an idea of what psychotherapy is all about, watch an episode of the television series The Sopranos. Tony Soprano is a mafia don in New Jersey who is in talk therapy with Dr. Jennifer Melfi. He has panic attacks, loses consciousness, and has slipped into a depression. All of ...
Views: 1145 - Online Psychology Degree; A Convenient Way To A Great Career - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2007 from Terje EllingsenThere are many advantages to getting an online psychology degree. First of all, there are numerous prestigious universities and colleges that offer online psychology programs that are taught by the same faculty who also teach in their classrooms. The online psychology degree offers through the ...
Views: 792 - 5 Signs For Spotting The Emotionally Sensitive Person - by Submitted on Jan 02, 2010 from M.Farouk RadwanOver sensitivity Some people are more sensitive to criticism and to being mistreated than others. Emotional sensitivity is a very common trait but it always remains one of the private secrets that the person never tells anybody about, and as a result those sensitive people are usually hurt by ...
Views: 13933(2 votes) - Putting the Common Back in Common Sense Again - by Submitted on Sep 18, 2007 from William CottringerPUTTING THE COMMON BACK IN COMMON SENSE AGAIN by Bill Cottringer Why do some people succeed and some fail in life? Why do we all sometimes fail and sometimes succeed? Can we do anything to improve our chances of success? In studying success and failure for over 40 years, I have ...
Views: 8362 - The Lie Detector Lies - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2007 from Steve GillmanIs there a "lie detector?" Most people have been lead to believe that this is what the polygraph is. But most scientists think the polygraph is less than scientific. Here's a quick look at the From the website of the American Polygraph Association: "A steady pace of improvements in techniques ...
Views: 1627 - Sound Like The Truth? - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2007 from William CottringerSOUND LIKE THE TRUTH? By Bill Cottringer Why is it important to “sound” like you are speaking, reading or writing the truth? If it is so important, how can you make sure you are doing it? First question first. 1. First of all, our perceptions and versions of the truth are what we act on, ...
Views: 937 - Psychosis, Delusions, and Personality Disorders - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2007 from Sam VakninIntroduction to Psychosis Psychosis is chaotic thinking that is the result of a severely impaired reality test ( the patient cannot tell inner fantasy from outside reality). Some psychotic states are short-lived and transient (microepisodes). These last from a few hours to a few days and are ...
Views: 1065 - Empathy and Personality Disorders - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2007 from Sam VakninWhat is Empathy? Normal people use a variety of abstract concepts and psychological constructs to relate to other persons. Emotions are such modes of inter-relatedness. Narcissists and psychopaths are different. Their "equipment" is lacking. They understand only one language: self-interest. ...
Views: 1573 - I Hear Voices In My Head - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2007 from Mark Ivar MyhreIt's true. I hear voices in my head. I don't talk about it much. But maybe it's a good time to start. You see, I'm a complex person. A lot goes on inside my head that no one else ever realizes. The main voice I hear comes from my ego. My ego takes information from the world - from my ...
Views: 24349(1 vote) - Perfectionism and Its Destructive Path - by Many articles state there is an association between perfectionism and suicide. The most interesting ones have to deal with very famous and successfull people. These include people like Vincent Foster, Alasdair Clayre, and Denny Hansen, whom all have committed suicide due to pressure of ...
Views: 3195 - Is it possible to transcend subjectivity and see things as they really are? - by The following is an excerpt from LETTER TO EARTH (Random House/Harmony 2000) by Elia Wise.
"LETTER TO EARTH establishes viable foundations for a science of consciousness. The theories it presents substantiate and unify the work of generations of intuitive thinkers and writers." M.F. Schlitz, ...
Views: 2432 - Misdiagnosing Personality Disorders as Anxiety Disorders - by Submitted on Aug 08, 2007 from Sam VakninWhat is Anxiety Anxiety is uncontrollable and excessive apprehension, a kind of unpleasant (dysphoric), mild fear, with no apparent external reason. Anxiety is dread in anticipation of a future menace or an imminent but diffuse and unspecified danger, usually imagined or exaggerated. The mental ...
Views: 883 - Misdiagnosing Personality Disorders as Asperger's Disorder - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2007 from Sam VakninPersonality disorders cannot be safely diagnosed prior to early adolescence. Still, though frequently found between the ages of 3 and 6, Asperger's Disorder is often misdiagnosed as a cluster B personality disorder, most often as the Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD). The Asperger's ...
Views: 1406 - Looking into Yourself: the power of Introspection - by Have you ever wondered what part you might have played in a quarrel? In a communication breakdown? In a misunderstanding? Don't feel bad or be surprised if you answered "no".
Why? Why is it easier to say that the problem is the "other guy" and not us? It seems to be inherently easier to say ...
Views: 11248 - FAQs about Temperament and Personality Types - by A. Can you change your personality? You cannot change your basic temperament styles but you can influence your behaviors and thereby your personality. The biggest mistake I've seen is someone who has "put on" behaviors that were not theirs' naturally until it has become habitual. It is almost ...
Views: 16777 - Misdiagnosing Personality Disorders as Bipolar I Disorder - by Submitted on Aug 01, 2007 from Sam VakninThe manic phase of the Bipolar I Disorder is often misdiagnosed as a Personality Disorder. In the manic phase of Bipolar Disorder, patients exhibit many of the signs and symptoms of certain personality disorders, such as the Narcissistic, Borderline, Histrionic, or even Schizotypal Personality ...
Views: 1398 - Psychological Identity and Identity Crisis - by Submitted on Jan 02, 2010 from M.Farouk RadwanIdentity Loss Brad is a very happy and successful person; he has a big salary, his wife loves him, and he has accomplished most of what he set out to achieve in life. Everything in Brad’s life was perfect and this was reflected in the way he walks and talks and in his generally confident ...
Views: 12429 - The Artificial Heart - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2007 from Cheril GoodrichWithin the body there is an organ. This organ pumps blood throughout the entire body, nourishing it with the oxygen that has been picked up from the lungs. Everyone knows this organ is there, and everyone holds this organ in high esteem for the job it performs day after day. When this organ is ...
Views: 1650 - CATHARTIC INTEGRATION THERAPY - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2007 from Luciamo Tascia De DeynCATHARTIC INTEGRATION THERAPY Healing one's past to live well one's present CIT is a primal process that can bring rapid results. It has been developed by Luciamo Tascia De Deyn a Belgian psychologist. Origin of illnesses and regression Renown therapists (Sigmund Freud and Alice Miller ...
Views: 1560 - How A Psychotherapist Listens - by I'm a psychotherapist in ongoing practice since 1980, and I've incorporated chaos and complexity awareness into my theoretical and experiential grounding. I'm presenting these thoughts and experiences so that we may begin a dialogue, and because you may find something in this discussion that ...
Views: 1112 - Psycho-Semantics, The Unseen Force That Manipulates You LIfe - by When Oscar Bruce discovered the genius of The Superceding Semantic System as a powerful formula for transforming one's life, he began working to structure a 'self-implementing' method that any person could use. He gave the system a specific identification: Psycho-Semantics.
It's common ...
Views: 8051 - FEAR, JEALOUSY, SUPPRESSION & REBELLION - by Submitted on Jun 26, 2007 from Robert NajemyValery is not very sure of herself as woman. She doubts whether a man can stay interested in her for a long period of time. She rejects her appearance and generally does not feel herself-worthy. Her self-doubt creates a strong fear of losing her husband to another woman. Valery’s father ...
Views: 1587 - Stop Interrupting me with Your Logic; I'm Having a Breakdown. - by Submitted on Jun 25, 2007 from Craig HarperYou don't need a PhD to understand that we human beings are complex physical, emotional, spiritual and cerebral creatures; we all get this. (I hope). And while we know that we're highly-evolved (some more than others), multi-dimensional beings, the truth is that some of us have a propensity to ...
Views: 1018 - One Flew Over the Prison (Cockoos') Nest - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2007 from Felix ToroIs this going to become the next best-seller book or movie remake, One Flew over the Prison (Cuckoos')nest? Reading the front page and Viewpoint articles in the newspapers, it seems so. While in the past, we were afraid of admitting our hallucinations and paranoia, for fear of the police or the ...
Views: 1207 - Reconciling Personas or "Sub-Personalities" - by We occasionally experience internally conflicting needs, desires or beliefs. In such inner conflicts, when our "sub-personalities" or "personas" have conflicting needs, we are not sure what to do or which decision to make. Some examples of those conflicts are listed below. As you read through ...
Views: 2751 - The Terrorpath - mind of the terrorist - by As the bombings in USA, terrorist psychopaths (terrorpaths) are intelligent individuals generally. However, intelligence does not correlate with emotional intelligence, compassion, feelings for others or traditional moral values.
In particular they have no sense of social norms or ...
Views: 1407 - The Psychological Profile of Al Qaida - by The Psychological Profile of Terrorist Cults
What then is the psychological profile of these elements, which make the cult cells and networks? Like the camps, they are something of a rather, messy mélange of neurotics, post-traumatic stress sufferers (PTSD) and psychopaths. In profiling them ...
Views: 2003 - Anthrax Anonymous - by At the time of writing , a new and more insidious form of terrorism has followed the WTC/Pentagon bombings in the form of the anthrax letters. These may well originate from fundamentalist extremists from the Middle East, but we should not jump to conclusions. It is probable that they are the ...
Views: 1110 - Understanding what makes a terrorist - by Contrary to popular myth, even in the security services, terrorists are not lucid adults with a fanatical cause. The “cause” is a means and their rationality is simply the outward appearance they can give of acting in an intelligent and socially innocuous way. They are not people who have taken ...
Views: 854 - New Psychological Concepts to Combat New terrorism - by The recent anti-humanity bombings in New York and Washington are the part of a growing spiral of modern international terrorism, which is fast becoming a vortex of carnage. Almost weekly bombs explode across Spain, Britain, France, and Russia, let alone the monsoons of terror in the ...
Views: 1760 - Richard Reid and Jose Padilla - the enemy within - by While all eyes were fixed on men of Middle Eastern origin, the two closest threats to a follow-up terrorist attack by Al Qaida since September 11th came instead from from British and American citizens. Most certainly they will not be last to launch suicide and terrorist attacks against Western ...
Views: 1765 - There Are No Wrong Emotions - Thoughts and Observations about Dealing with Our Crisis - by I am a big believer in living in the moment. I am not big on focusing on what could have been or should have been. I believe it is important for each of us to bless the events of our recent past - not forget them - and look up and out toward what now calls us forth. However, given the magnitude ...
Views: 786 - Is the Narcissist Legally Insane? - by Submitted on Jun 20, 2007 from Sam VakninNarcissists are not prone to "irresistible impulses" and dissociation (blanking out certain stressful events and actions). They more or less fully control their behavior and acts at all times. But exerting control over one's conduct requires the investment of resources, both mental and physical. ...
Views: 1135 - Personality Disorders as an Insanity Defense - by Submitted on Jun 19, 2007 from Sam Vaknin"It is an ill thing to knock against a deaf-mute, an imbecile, or a minor. He that wounds them is culpable, but if they wound him they are not culpable." (Mishna, Babylonian Talmud) Some personality disorders are culture-bound. Critics charge that these "mental illnesses" mostly serve as an ...
Views: 1032 - The Amazing Power of the Human Mind - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2007 from Craig LockArticle Title: The Amazing Power of the Human Mind Author: Craig Lock Category (key words): Self Help, Personal Growth, Communication. Web site: http://www2.webng.com/writernz/ Articles by Craig Lock are available at: http://www.articlesbeyondbetter.com (Writing, internet marketing, personal ...
Views: 4936 - The Essence of In-Depth Psychology - by The best psychology frees us from emotional and behavioral problems. It teaches us about a hidden, inner agenda that works against our best interests.
In a sense, we have to become smarter, or more conscious, so that we don’t unknowingly participate in, or contribute to, our own failures and ...
Views: 1074 - Psychological Signs and Symptoms - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2007 from Sam VakninThe first encounter between psychiatrist or therapist and patient (or client) is multi-phased. The mental health practitioner notes the patient's history and administers or prescribes a physical examination to rule out certain medical conditions. Armed with the results, the diagnostician now ...
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