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- Gardening and Mental Health: 10 Ways Gardening Promotes Self Growth - by Submitted on Sep 12, 2018 from Mercy Adhiambo OgingaGardening can improve your mood, foster healing and even help overcome anxiety. Studies have revealed that gardening has a positive effect on human health. Gardens and the process of gardening can improve your health and general well-being. A garden can stimulate and relax your ...
Views: 30 - Getting Help: 3 Ways Therapy Can Keep You out of Trouble - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2018 from Brooke ChaplanWhen you break a bone or become ill, most people wouldn’t think twice about going to see a doctor. When it comes to trauma or other mental health issues, however, there seems to still be a great deal of shame that surrounds the idea of seeking out the help of a counselor, therapist or other ...
Views: 40 - What Lies On The Horizon For Mental Health Science? - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2018 from Kalyna KapurDeveloped nations around the world are facing an unprecedented mental health crisis. Policymakers are facing a struggle to tackle a problem with complex origins and many continue to suffer in the meantime. A burdensome regulatory process prevents effective treatments from going mainstream in ...
Views: 56(1 vote) - How to Stop People Pleasing - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2018 from Desiree PattonPeople pleasing occurs when a person puts his or her wants and needs aside to please another person. An example of people pleasing includes saying, “I don’t care, whatever you want” when someone asks what restaurant you’d like to have lunch at, even though you really do have a preference about ...
Views: 67(1 vote) - Where Anxiety Hangs Its Hat - by Submitted on Sep 06, 2018 from Sheryl PaulAnxiety can hang its hat on almost any hook. It can focus on relationships, fertility, parenting, health, the world, money, career, death. Within each of these topics, there are endless sub-topics that lure anxiety into its lair. If we’re talking about relationship anxiety, for example, the hook ...
Views: 75 - Breathe It In - by Submitted on Sep 06, 2018 from Sheryl PaulThese are words I find myself saying multiple times a day: to my clients, to my sons, to myself. Breathe it in. We see a prairie dog hit by a car lying on the side of the road. I turn to look at my son’s face to see if he sees it. As we live in a rural area, he’s learned over the years of ...
Views: 38 - Dear Dr. Romance: It really makes sense to me - by Submitted on Aug 29, 2018 from Tina TessinaDear Dr. Romance: I have been reading your advice at your website. I like what you have to say, and it really makes sense to me. I would like to tell you that you have helped me without even meeting. I have been thinking about meeting with a therapist for a while, and have tried in the past, ...
Views: 77(1 vote) - Bullying and the Codependent Part III: “The Smelly Turd in the Pretty Package” - by Submitted on Aug 28, 2018 from Dr. Anne BrownEven though it is interesting to note that recent reports state female workplace bullying is on the increase, causing more people to say they would rather work for a man, we are going to stay focused on the female family serial bully. I believe bullies know they are bullying. I believe you ...
Views: 64(1 vote) - What Should We Do with Our Old Books - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2018 from Thomas RichardBooks are hoards of knowledge, fun, stories, and literacy and who would want to get rid of such a treasure? But once you have read all the books available at home, they seem to be of diminishing utility. My family and I are book lovers and we usually pick up 2-3 books every time we visit a ...
Views: 103 - Child Abuse: Can Someone Feel More At Peace When They No Longer Need Anything From The People Who Abused Them? - by Submitted on Aug 14, 2018 from Oliver JR CooperIf someone was abused at the beginning of their life, it is likely to mean that they experienced a lot of pain during this time. In addition to this, most, if not all, of their development needs might not have been met. As a result of this, even though a number of years will have passed ...
Views: 168 - Who Sits at the Head of Your Table? - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2018 from Sheryl PaulIn last week’s post, I wrote about the essential task of attending to our four realms of Self in order to find wellness and equanimity, and that in order to do this we need to have a loving, competent and clear inner parent at the helm of psyche. Just as kids feel safe when there’s an attuned ...
Views: 113 - The Correlation Between Suicide and Addiction - by Submitted on Aug 03, 2018 from Irving SchattnerWritten by Melissa Howard No one wants to experience suicide or suicidal ideation. Often, suicide is a last resort to end suffering. Unfortunately, there is a painful relationship between suicide and substance abuse. If someone in your life suffers from addiction, here is what you need to ...
Views: 133 - Healing: Is The Masculine Aspect Important When It Comes To Healing? - by Submitted on Jul 31, 2018 from Oliver JR CooperWhen someone is carrying pain that needs to be faced and acknowledged, and this pain is avoided, it can lead to a whole host of problems. There can be the effect it has on their mind, emotional body, and their physical body. As a result of this, this pain is naturally going to play a big ...
Views: 87 - Dear Dr. Romance: What is wrong with me? - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2018 from Tina TessinaDear Dr. Romance: What is wrong with me? Angry, sad, blah? It's 5 am and i'm still awake. i'm 29, single (i don't mind), i go to school, an ok job, pets. i'm not starving, as long at there's a roof over my head i'm good to go. so many things i really want to do. i get into it then i don't ...
Views: 188(1 vote) - Two Questions Your Teen May Not Be Asking You (Even Though They Want To) - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2018 from Mendi BaronTwo Questions Your Teen May Not Be Asking You (Even Though They Want To) Teens of every generation have the same questions--but not always the same language and phrasing. The children of 1950s, 60s, and 70s America weren’t asking how to “advocate for themselves” with that specific ...
Views: 214 - I Already Know My Emotional Triggers, Now What? - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2018 from Imi Lo“MY CBT therapist told me those were ‘irrational thinking,’ which made it worse- now I just blame myself.” “ I have gone through my childhood trauma many times, but when I argue with my partner, I still behave like a five-year-old!” It is not as though we didn’t try- Many of us ...
Views: 271 - The Healing Power Of Presence - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2018 from Oliver JR CooperEarlier on, whilst I was out running, I was reflecting on how important presence is when it comes to healing. It is important in all areas, of course, but this was the area that I primarily thought about. For example, when a healer has been able to let in a certain amount of presence (I say ...
Views: 200 - Why Are We Obsessed With Perfectionism? - by Submitted on May 31, 2018 from Irving SchattnerMerriam-Webster dictionary defines perfectionism as “the setting of unrealistically demanding goals accompanied by a disposition to regard failure to achieve them as unacceptable and a sign of personal worthlessness. You may want to ask yourself if your goals are so unreachable as to cause ...
Views: 168 - What Makes A Good Healer/Therapist? - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2018 from Oliver JR CooperI was recently thinking about what factors play a part when it comes to what makes someone a good healer/therapist. During this time, I thought about the kind of people who I had worked with over the years. Over the years, I have worked with numerous healers and therapists, and I would say ...
Views: 249 - Shifting Patterns of Learned Helplessness - by Submitted on May 20, 2018 from Julie Roberts, Ph.D.Growing up with developmental trauma* can cause patterns of learned helplessness where we shut down, get small, space out, disassociate and eventually get depressed. Another response would be to go into the big one where we puff up and present ourselves as bigger than we are (see “Being the Big ...
Views: 244 - Every Healer Has issues! - by Submitted on May 19, 2018 from Oliver JR CooperA little while ago I wrote an article titled, ‘My Healing Technique Is The Only One That Works!’ Shortly after I had put this article altogether, I started to think about something that I hadn’t mentioned. When it came to healing, I said that there was the technique and then there was how ...
Views: 201 - How Your Feelings Affect Mental Health - by Submitted on May 18, 2018 from Irving SchattnerYour emotional health plays a large role in your ability to deal with life problems and stress. You can establish good emotional health by first identifying what it is you are feeling. This may sound like a no-brainer, but many people have difficulty honing in on exactly what they are feeling ...
Views: 219(1 vote) - Join Me On Thursday For A Live Video Call! - by Submitted on May 07, 2018 from Oliver JR CooperA few weeks ago, I was speaking to Errol Campbell, an intuitive coach, author and teacher, and he said about doing a video together. The idea he put forward was to talk about the inner child and the impact this part of us can have on our life. I was on board with this idea and I was looking ...
Views: 247 - “My Healing Technique Is The Only One That Works!” - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2018 from Oliver JR CooperIn 2015, I was speaking to a therapist called, Vijay Rana, about different healing techniques. I was talking about how some people believe that their technique is the best one available or the only one that works. After bringing this up, I went into why I thought that it wasn’t a good idea ...
Views: 279 - SPRING 2018’s CHIRON SWANSONG: “Are You Ready to Heal Your Deepest Wounds?” - by Submitted on Apr 03, 2018 from joan pancoePlease view in your browser to activate all the links and see all the visuals: http://joanpancoe.com/page-newsletter-details.php?nl=124 "We always have free will in how we choose to deal with our body karma as it arises and this choice determines our destiny." Joan Pancoe From the ...
Views: 421(1 vote) - The Body Keeps The Score - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2018 from Irving SchattnerThe body is a magnificent creation. It lets us know when we’re feeling well, and when things are off kilter. If we take good care of it, most likely it will take good care of us. If we abuse or ignore what it is telling us, we fail to recognize the message(s) it is trying to ...
Views: 258(1 vote) - When to Seek Counseling - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2018 from Dr. Marie FangFriends ask, “Is what I’m going through a good enough reason to look for a therapist?” Potential clients call me and say, “I’m not even sure if my issue is something people go to counseling for.” These and similar questions are all too common. And - spoiler alert - most often by the time ...
Views: 315 - Narcissistic Abuse | Betrayal | Divorce | Codependency | People Pleasing | Authenticity | Backbone - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2018 from Dr. Anne BrownHave you been a victim or do you know someone who's a victim of Narcissistic Abuse and Betrayal? Are you getting a Divorce? Do you want to learn more about Codependency and People Pleasing? Learn why havingAuthenticity and Backbone will help you. Be among the first to see my newest blog ...
Views: 532(1 vote) - Critical Thinking: Why Do Some Students Need Counselling After They’re Exposed To Different Viewpoints? - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2018 from Oliver JR CooperIt seems as though it is not uncommon for a speaker to be interrupted when they give a talk at a university. When this happens, it might have a small effect on what they have set out to achieve, or it could be far worse. During this time, someone like this could wonder what is going on and ...
Views: 300 - “He Is A Real Healer!” - by Submitted on Feb 22, 2018 from Oliver JR CooperTowards the end of 2016, it was clear that I was only getting so far; in fact, it was as though I was actually getting worse, not better. I had worked with people, but some of the changes that I had made didn’t last and I was only getting so far. What also stood out was how I needed to be ...
Views: 376 - Why We Need to Improve How We Talk About Mental Illness (and How to Do It) - by Submitted on Feb 10, 2018 from Jessica McMohenOur culture has come a long way on the road to recognizing and overcoming mental illness, but there’s still much work to do to improve overall understanding and acceptance. With 43.8 million adults in the United States suffering from mental illness in a given year, the problem isn’t going away ...
Views: 346 - 3 Pros that Help You Get Back on Track after a Major Accident - by Submitted on Feb 09, 2018 from Brooke ChaplanA major accident is an upsetting occurrence in life. It could end up having a major impact on your financial situation and your health, both physical and mental. When it comes to recovering from an accident, having the right people to help you throughout the process can make a world of ...
Views: 743 - Two Healing Words - by Submitted on Feb 07, 2018 from Sheryl PaulLast week, I had the blessed opportunity of having a closure session in person with a beautiful woman with whom I’ve worked for almost six years. As we sat face-t0-face (as opposed to screen-to-screen) and the session’s minutes clicked toward the end of our hour together, I told her that I ...
Views: 399 - How to Find a Therapist - by Submitted on Feb 07, 2018 from Sheryl PaulOn a daily basis, my assistant and I receive the following email: “Can you recommend a therapist in my area who is familiar with your work?” Sadly, I don’t have a database of like-minded therapists, and, even more sadly, I know that many therapists fall into the “doubt means don’t” mindset ...
Views: 345 - Anxiety and Teenagers: The Dream School Dilemma - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2018 from Nicole AI’m a licensed therapist, and I have a problem with the way our society treats teenagers. I’ve worked with teenagers who can juggle more in 24 hours than functioning adults can juggle in 24 days. We’re talking rigorous advanced placement course loads, varsity sports, community service, music ...
Views: 430 - How to stop your Inner Critic sabotaging your Happiness and Success. - by Submitted on Jan 16, 2018 from Christiana StarKnow your Inner Critic. Most people believe and feed an inner critic who points out faults and flaws, dwells on the negative, and is often downright abusive. This can lead to procrastination, inactivity or avoidance. It affects your emotions, your self-esteem, confidence, courage and joy of ...
Views: 390 - Change Your Beliefs, Change Your Life! - by Submitted on Jan 16, 2018 from Christiana StarBeliefs create Reality. Why do some people have a succession of abusive partners? Why do many adults suffer with addiction problems despite having seen the devastation it caused in their family when growing up? Acquired in the course of your life, your beliefs act like filters on a camera ...
Views: 387 - Overwhelmed by Difficult Emotions? How to Take Charge and Calm Emotional Storms. - by Submitted on Jan 16, 2018 from Christiana StarFeelings come in waves, often appearing out of the blue, triggered by a memory, words overheard, pictures or experiences. The more we are trying to reign them in, suppress or ignore them, the stronger and more persistent they get - if not in the moment then sometime later, even after many ...
Views: 343 - Depression May Be Induced By Stress. Manage It With These 8 Tips. - by Submitted on Jan 16, 2018 from Christiana StarThe word depression is used in different contexts. Some people claim it for minor problems like being disappointed, hurt or discouraged. Others use it to describe feelings of such heaviness and dejection that they are barely able to function. Symptoms may be so severe that it becomes a life-long ...
Views: 378 - NO, REALLY. IT’S OKAY TO CHANGE YOUR MIND. - by Submitted on Jan 16, 2018 from Nicole ASometimes, in a world that adores bucket lists, commitments, and tried-and-true honors, in a world that covets moral conviction and loyalty, it’s okay to change your mind. That’s right. If something is no longer working, if you have outgrown something and the voice in the back of your mind ...
Views: 327 - Upgrade Your Psychological Toolkit To Make Sure You Are Prepared For Life’s Challenges - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2018 from Christiana StarEach person has their own ‘toolkit’ of psychological qualities. They guide how life is lived, the choices made, inclinations and preferences, connections with other people and performance at work. Among them are characteristics like calmness, independence, diligence, friendliness, creativity, ...
Views: 279 - Grief Neutralizes Thought - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2018 from Sheryl PaulWe are addicted to our stories. The thoughts come in and take us away on their magic carpet promise of arriving in a land of certainty, where the vulnerability and pain of life can’t touch us. We learn early to climb aboard this carpet because, as young people, we usually don’t know how to ...
Views: 360 - Hypnotherapy helps you take back control! - by Submitted on Jan 05, 2018 from Lynda HudsonLosing control seems to be a common fear that people have about hypnosis. Why is that? Probably because of the shows on television or on stage where people are shown to be doing silly things seemingly under the control of the stage hypnotist. And, while some people clearly find it ...
Views: 431 - How to Improve Your Mental Health? - by Submitted on Dec 26, 2017 from Amy GrunewaldJust as physical health requires a lot of efforts to maintain it on a high level, a mental and emotional condition should also be managed well. The more time and effort you put into it, the better your emotional state will be. In this article, we have prepared for you eleven tips for ...
Views: 328 - "I Felt Invalidated By My Therapist!" - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2017 from Oliver JR CooperWhen it became clear that I felt the need to be loyal to my father, towards the end of 2015, and that this was holding me back, I knew that I needed to do something else. The emotional processing work that I was doing at this time wasn’t having much of an impact on this issue. The Wrong ...
Views: 373 - Benefits of having Water Fountains at home - by Submitted on Dec 20, 2017 from EZlife indiaWater Fountains are a unique piece of art which has a machine that produces a small stream of water. These beautiful water fountains come in varied sizes and can be placed in indoor or outdoor spaces. These decorative structures bring in peace and tranquillity to your homes with the soothing ...
Views: 340 - "You Need To Be Able To Handle Your Own Emotions!" - by Submitted on Dec 07, 2017 from Oliver JR CooperThrough reading books on self-development, taking courses and changing what was taking place in my mind, amongst other things, I started to settle down mentally and emotionally. This was something that often stood out when I was out socialising, as I generally felt as though I was in control of ...
Views: 354 - How Physical-Discipline Informs Your Self-Discipline - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2017 from Eileen O'ShanassyHave you ever let yourself down? Maybe you didn’t reach a goal, or you fell short of your own expectations. Many times, what prevents us from following through is a shortage of our own self-discipline. Having the power to control your actions, your mind, and your habits is powerful, but not ...
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