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- What does it mean to be mindful, present, conscious? - by Submitted on Jan 22, 2020 from Lee Odescalchi"The joy of being is the joy of being conscious." ~ Eckhart Tolle Some of the readings on the subject can be a little too abstract for me. When I read Eckhart Tolle's The Power of Now, a mindfulness classic, I trusted that being present was important, but I have to admit… I didn't really get ...
Views: 23 - What does it mean to be mindful, present, conscious? - by Submitted on Jan 22, 2020 from Lee Odescalchi"The joy of being is the joy of being conscious." ~ Eckhart Tolle Some of the readings on the subject can be a little too abstract for me. When I read Eckhart Tolle's The Power of Now, a mindfulness classic, I trusted that being present was important, but I have to admit… I didn't really get ...
Views: 25 - The Causes and Consequences of Voice/Vocal Repair Matters: - by Submitted on Jan 20, 2020 from Diana Yampolsky- My close observations and beliefs. - For at least a decade, about 90 percent of people have been coming through our doors to conquer not only a voice repair but, as experience shows, first and foremost, to acquire a new and improved lifestyle… Our Toronto prominent newspaper, The Toronto ...
Views: 35 - Backbone Power The Science of Saying No Books on Integrity |Books on Making Decisions |Books on decision making |Books on Co-Dependency - by Submitted on Jan 20, 2020 from Dr. Anne BrownA No-Nonsense Approach to Making Decisions. A Self Help Guide to having Backbone and Integrity in all your choices, short term, and long term. Is this decision going to be good for Me? To help Me be successful? How do I make the right choices? What are the effects and the outcomes? Ask ...
Views: 29(1 vote) - When Paradoxical Client Comes to Psychologist - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2020 from Andriana ElohaThis is the situation that is usually not talked about openly and publically. And yet, this is the very situation most Psychotherapists, Counselors and Coaches are quite familiar with and must be able to recognize on the spot whenever it presents itself, so they don’t waste their quality time ...
Views: 48 - Telemedicine: Why It’s Important for Private Practice in 2020 - by Submitted on Jan 16, 2020 from Mark KellyWhat is Telemedicine and Telehealth? As practitioners of health and wellness it is our prerogative to explore the best and most efficient means to provide care for our clients. As we enter the new year of 2020, it is a great time to review the landscape of the developing technologies in ...
Views: 72 - How to Write Your Book - by Submitted on Jan 15, 2020 from Wm. Hovey SmithAn extract from my forthcoming book "Make Your Own Job Anytime, Anywhere, At Any Age" to be published in February, 2020 Writing a Book Often the most rapid way to establish credibility in a field is to write a book about a hot topic and use this book as a springboard to access members of ...
Views: 34 - Unveil the Importance of Divorce Counselling Services - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2020 from David ColleenwoodAre you confused about whether to save your marriage or end it right here? Certainly, moving apart is not a way out of any challenging situation. An argument or conflict with the partner on small issues might turn into a serious concern. Eventually, it becomes hard to figure out the right or ...
Views: 36 - Only Compassion - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2020 from Melinda UrbanIf you’ve ever suffered any sort of trauma, whether that’s a serious accident, a sudden loss, betrayal or illness, you know how much pain that can bring. Experiences like these can be quite devastating, draining your life force. If the painful energy isn’t released, it lingers with regret, ...
Views: 39 - 4 Things That May Be Holding You Back in Life - by Submitted on Dec 27, 2019 from Dixie SomersIt isn't uncommon at times to feel like you should have accomplished more in your life. The good news is that you have more power than you think to take control of your future and achieve your dreams. Let's take a look at some issues that may be holding you back and how to overcome them. You ...
Views: 75 - How Mindfulness can reduce the symotoms of Social Anxiety - by Submitted on Dec 30, 2019 from Paul JozsefSocial Anxiety Disorder It is only natural to feel a bit self-conscious or nervous while on stage or speaking in public. However, if such situations invoke intense fear or panic attacks, these may be symptomatic of a condition called social anxiety disorder. The symptoms of social anxiety ...
Views: 82 - Infertility Treatment in Jalandhar - by Submitted on Dec 19, 2019 from Angel SmithInfertility Treatment in Jalandhar Infertility, regardless of whether male or female, is characterized as the failure of a couple to accomplish origination or carry a pregnancy to term following a year or a greater amount of ordinary, unprotected sex. As indicated by WHO, somewhere in the ...
Views: 57 - Test Tube Baby Center in Punjab - by Submitted on Dec 19, 2019 from Angel SmithTest Tube Baby Center in Punjab We accept that having babies is one of the most exciting happens one's throughout everyday life. We are centered around offering help to infertile couples exploring the multifaceted way of infertility. The principle objective of Janam fertility unnaturally ...
Views: 55 - The Tools for Having Holidays that Nourishes Your Soul - by Submitted on Dec 19, 2019 from Dr. Anne BrownIn Part One: https://www.recovery.org/pro/articles/challenges-to-having-a-holiday-in-recovery, we discussed many breakdowns reported to me by clients which can ruin the holidays. Now we will look at some tools to deal with those breakdowns. As I said in Part One having a strong mind is an ...
Views: 83(1 vote) - Vascular Surgery - Revolutionizing Neurosurgery, Transforming Lives - by Submitted on Nov 26, 2019 from PankajRaj RathorVascular surgery is concerned with the diagnosis, treatment and comprehensive management of problems related to the vascular system which includes the arteries, veins and the lymphatic system. Such surgeries require very high degrees of precision and accuracy which is possible only through ...
Views: 118 - How Does EMDR Therapy Work - by Submitted on Nov 21, 2019 from Edgar MillerTraumatic experiences can be a painful experience for your life. It can take a lot of time for you to process the entire event. But with the help of EMDR therapy, it will help you to work through some of the difficult feelings. So, how does EMDR therapy work? In order to understand the process ...
Views: 124 - Self-Limiting Beliefs - Re-Writing the Narrative - by Submitted on Nov 20, 2019 from Lee OdescalchiI want to take you back to a time when you were very young. When everything you were to become and create and have in your life was all ahead. The possibilities were endless! Back then, you might not have known it, but you had everything you needed inside of you to create a wonderful, fulfilling ...
Views: 105 - Push stress out of your life - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2019 from Sara Wilson"Stress is not what happens to us. It's our response to what happens, and response is something we can choose." - Maureen Killoran Everyone experiences stress in their day to day life. It is a common mental health condition and could be a recurring event at each stage of life. Psychology ...
Views: 224 - Emotional Meltdowns- Five Techniques You Need to Get You Back in Control - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2019 from Lee OdescalchiOverreactions, emotional meltdowns. Something has happened to get you very upset. Or (more frequently!) a series of things have happened, and just when you thought you were handling it pretty well – “Bring it on! I don’t let stuff get to me” – boom. One more thing happens, it’s the last straw. ...
Views: 121 - Mother nature as Medicine - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2019 from Kevin GardnerResearch as shown that people who spend time in nature are happier and have less mental problems than people who do not have the chance to spend time in nature. It is not hard to imagine why this is since we as humans have only lived in cities for a few thousand years and are not adjusted on a ...
Views: 415 - Forgiveness - by Submitted on Nov 05, 2019 from Lee OdescalchiIn my last post, I talked about the value of letting go of what no longer serves you. Forgiveness is a biggie in that department. Are you holding onto past hurts in a way that costs you way too much… energy, joy, freedom? Shorting yourself of the peace and lightness that we’re ALL allowed to ...
Views: 191 - How To Heal From A Borderline Spouse - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2019 from Dr. Anne BrownStay or Leave? When I wrote about healing from the Narcissist, I used the paradigm that the spouse had physically left the marriage. Today we are going to address physically staying or leaving but always with the goal of emotionally leaving the emotional abuse of the spouse with borderline ...
Views: 178(1 vote) - Follow The Simple Steps To Become A Certified Medical Assistant - by Submitted on Nov 06, 2019 from Kim SmithMedical assisting is the most popular and hottest career choice in health services. It is an ideal option for individuals who are service oriented, dedicated, and flexible. It offers rewarding salary, great employment potential, and job security. Also, accompanies many employment ...
Views: 117 - 12 tips on how to care for an elderly person at home | [Guide] - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2019 from Angelina ClaireWhen the case comes to pass, we all have doubts about how to care for an elderly person at home. Older people in our family may need our care when they reach a certain age. While some families choose to take their relatives to specialized care centers or hire someone to assist ...
Views: 209 - Therapy: Why Would Someone Say That The Type Of Therapy That They Are Having Is The Best? - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2019 from Oliver JR CooperAfter someone has worked with a therapist for a little while, they may find that their life has started to change. As to what caused them to have therapy in the first place, there can be a number of reasons. For example, their mind may have been out of control and their emotions may have ...
Views: 108 - Benefits of Wellness Coaching - by Submitted on Oct 24, 2019 from Shelley SealeYou have good intentions. You want to improve your health. You want to find peace and balance your life. Despite our best intentions and needs, however, often the daily agenda of life keeps us from sticking to our commitments to taking care of ourselves. Work, family, bills, social ...
Views: 175 - Things You Need to know about Emotional Support Animal Letter - by Submitted on Oct 22, 2019 from Farrukh KhurshidESA Letter will be provided by a Psychiatrist or a therapist if they think that a pet can help you fight with the anxiety, depression or in mental health issues. The incorrect way is receiving the letter online from an unlicensed clinic or attempting to discover a mental health professional that ...
Views: 109 - Myths, Misconceptions and Facts About Counselling - by Submitted on Dec 30, 2019 from Paul JozsefThe idea of seeking therapy or counselling may be intimidating. Having reservations or feeling uneasy is completely normal, especially when opening up to someone new. Clearing up some common misconceptions surrounding the area of counselling and therapy may help put your mind at ease and feel ...
Views: 172 - Brittany Gunderson Author and Life Coach - by Submitted on Oct 21, 2019 from Brittany GundersonI am a certified life coach. I help people become better, happier, and healthier in their lives. I help them build self-esteem and confidence. I help them change their habits and create goals. I am also an Author and all of my books are available on Amazon. I write on a multitude of ...
Views: 99 - Therapy: Do You Need Therapy Or Do You Need To Change Your Environment? - by Submitted on Oct 18, 2019 from Oliver JR CooperIf someone came to see that their mood has dropped, are experiencing heightened levels of anxiety and/or that they are not as confident as they usually are, they might think about reaching out for external support. Fortunately, they will have had the ability to detach from their ...
Views: 118 - Letting Go - by Submitted on Oct 17, 2019 from Lee OdescalchiWhen I look at people who have fulfilling lives, achieving what they want in work, enjoying satisfying relationships, and are just generally happy campers, they have something in common. They’re in a place of clarity which is so important to function at our best. What’s the difference between ...
Views: 162 - My Spouse has Borderline Personality Disorder! by Anne Brown, Author Backbone Power - by Submitted on Oct 17, 2019 from Dr. Anne BrownWhen your spouse has borderline personality disorder (BP), whether it’s a sudden realization or a long-known fact, it can be challenging. Those in relationships with BP individuals may be subject to unique forms of manipulation or toxicity. Recognizing these habits of the BP is the first step to ...
Views: 229(1 vote) - Therapy: Why Don’t Some People Heal? - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2019 from Oliver JR CooperThere are, of course, a number of reasons as to why someone would end up having therapy or working with a healer. For example, they could be in a position where they have mental and emotional problems, their relationships might not be going as they want them to go and/or they may have only been ...
Views: 126 - How to Transform your Yoga Practice with just how you Think! - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2019 from Giorgia TaylorThat day by day appreciation rundown isn't only an adorable expansion to your projectile diary. There are such huge numbers of genuine, experimentally established changes that occur in your brain, body, soul, and in general life when you develop appreciation… Your physical wellbeing can improve ...
Views: 108 - How to Look Out for Your Mental Health as a Single Parent - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2019 from Lizzie WeakleyThe strains and stresses that come with parenting are enough to overwhelm anyone. If you’re braving parenthood alone, these hardships increase considerably. When chaos runs amok, it can wreak havoc on your mental health. With that said, it’s critical to tend to your emotional needs amid single ...
Views: 160 - How To Set Boundaries | Backbone Power - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2019 from Dr. Anne BrownHow To Set Healthy Boundaries and Live Life with Authenticity | Get Backbone Power Audiobook by Dr. Anne Brown -a psychotherapist, speaker, author, coach. https://backbonepower.com/backbonepower-audiobook/ A No-Nonsense Approach to Making Decisions. A Self Help Guide to having Backbone and ...
Views: 159(1 vote) - The Case Study of J. M. Schilling of "Dallas, Texas USA" - Thyroid Cancer Survivor and, as a consequence, Sufferer of Vocal Cord Paralysis. - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2019 from Diana YampolskyOnce again, reader’s discretion is advised. Also, due to the personal and intimate nature of the story, some names have been withheld. At the beginning of the year 2016, we got an email and then (when we asked her) a call from a woman who was residing near Dallas, Texas and who had ...
Views: 370 - You’re worth getting help! - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2019 from Nicole WarrenI’ve heard so many people talk about how what they’re experiencing is just “insignificant”… that there are “worse” things going on in the world. Yes, it’s true that there are people experiencing significant trauma’s in the world. It’s ALSO true that your experience is real and valid. What you ...
Views: 109 - Tools To Improve Your Mood - by Submitted on Oct 01, 2019 from Lee OdescalchiLast week we started the conversation about becoming your own mood expert. This is very important to me because I believe, in most cases, the power to change your mindset comes from within. I want to reiterate that in some cases medication is needed to help with depression and anxiety. If you ...
Views: 155 - 5 Lesser Known Oral Care Facts and Mistakes You Need to Know - by Submitted on Sep 24, 2019 from Ron Spencer‘Unless and until you lose them, you do not know it’s worth.’ Here, our teeth are being spoken of where it helps us perform one of the most important tasks – chewing. Unless we chew food, we do not receive the right nutrition from the food that we eat. Therefore, ...
Views: 144 - Drug rehabilitation center in san Antonio - by Submitted on Sep 24, 2019 from Rosy brownSan Antonio is the seventh most populated city in the US and second-largest city in Texas with 1.493 million people, This city rests on the divide between South and Central Texas. It is one of the most popular tourist sites in Texas. San Antonio is a wonderful city for sightseeing. This city ...
Views: 195 - Drug rehabilitation center In phoenix - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2019 from Rosy brownThe capital and most packed city in Arizona is Phoenix city, with 1,626,078 populace. In the US, Phoenix is the fifth most crowded city and furthermore, a populated city in American state capital and Phoenix is the main state capital which has a network of higher than one million natives. ...
Views: 173 - Relationship Counselling - by Submitted on Sep 20, 2019 from Radhika SinghRelationship Counseling in India Due to Modernization, Relationships are getting tough day by day due to huge expectations and not proper co-ordination. Couples often are busy in figuring out the negative points instead of seeing positive aspects. In fact, rather than of improving themselves, ...
Views: 103 - Defense Mechanisms and Addiction - by Submitted on Sep 18, 2019 from Desiree PattonDefense mechanisms are unconscious psychological responses to things that the mind finds anxiety-provoking, uncomfortable, or threatening. Everyone uses defense mechanisms from time to time; however, it becomes problematic to engage in defense mechanisms too frequently. Doing so can create ...
Views: 153 - Brittany Gunderson Author - by Submitted on Sep 18, 2019 from Brittany GundersonI have started to help people become better, happier, and healthier in their lives. I work one on one with them to help prevent suicide and be there for them. I am opening up what I do with the world. For just $20 a week, I will work with you. You will learn and grow as I walk through ...
Views: 292 - Brittany Gunderson Author - by Submitted on Sep 18, 2019 from Brittany GundersonI have started to help people become better, happier, and healthier in their lives. I work one on one with them to help prevent suicide and be there for them. I am opening up what I do with the world. For just $20 a week, I will work with you. You will learn and grow as I walk through ...
Views: 290 - Valuing Yourself - by Submitted on Sep 12, 2019 from Melinda UrbanThe question isn’t whether you’re valuable. That you are is a given. You have to be or do nothing more than exist. You’re a Creation – irreplaceable. The more meaningful question is, “Do I accept that I AM valuable?” Many people keep trying to claim this into their heart by searching for ...
Views: 196 - The Planetary Wound of Not Being Seen and Heard - by Submitted on Sep 12, 2019 from Melinda UrbanAfter about 20 years of doing my own inner work and listening to many clients tell me their life stories, I’ve arrived at the perspective that the number one need of any person is to feel and know unconditional love - by being seen and heard. When we are not acknowledged for who we truly are, as ...
Views: 193 - Holding Healthy Boundaries - by Submitted on Sep 12, 2019 from Melinda UrbanIs someone crossing the line with you? We all know what it feels like to have our personal boundaries violated, but do we all know what to do about it? In my experience, developing and maintaining boundaries is difficult for many. It's directly related to the ability to know our value, stand in ...
Views: 174 - Who Are You Choosing to Protect? - by Submitted on Sep 12, 2019 from Melinda Urban"I need to be okay." This is the conditioned mantra of the human mind, so the ego pursues a need to justify itself and always make itself okay. It will find many ways to make it so, even if it has to ignore the painful or imbalanced issues in one's life. These are called ego defenses and they ...
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