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Online therapy offers great benefits.Life in the time of Covid-19 - by Therapion- Cycle of fulfillment, how we get our needs met - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2012 from Bruce DicksonCycle of fulfillment, how we get our needs met How we nourish ourselves and get our needs met Cycle of fulfillment from Body-Mind Centering: Yield > push > reach > take hold (grab) > and pull in Julie Motz' Hands of Life encouraged me to look up several topics I had not explored in ...
Views: 2909(1 vote) - The Wizard of Oz – Put Right! - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2012 from Bruce DicksonEllen Hodgson Brown is a active and courageous blogger on financial freedom and reform topics. Her book is highly recommended, find it at WebofDebt.com She gave me permission to share this excerpt from her book, Web of Debt, in an email I have from Oct 7, 2011. It is the only "put right" ...
Views: 1735(1 vote) - Using a Herbal Therapy for Anxiousness Conditions - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2012 from Jonathan RaceThere exists minimal uncertainty about the reality that all people possess diverse kinds of blemishes. Virtually all humankind uncover themselves susceptible to feelings such as fear, joy, sadness and envy. These sensibilities assist people to comprehend and reveal themselves. However, ...
Views: 1146(1 vote) - Creating Balance - by Submitted on Mar 30, 2012 from Marie KahvajianDo you live a calm,centered and balanced life? Do you feel full of energy when you wake up in the morning or do you need that cup of coffee before you get started? Do you go to sleep at nite and have a great restful sleep for 6-8 hours? Do you feel stressed? Anxious? Depressed? Or do you feel ...
Views: 1321(2 votes) - BEING EMPOWERED - by Submitted on Mar 30, 2012 from Marie KahvajianDo you sometimes wonder “who you are”? Feel like you are part of someone’s shadow? You wake up one day and look in the mirror and you not quite sure who you see in there. As we go through our lives sometimes we allow ourselves to be overshadowed or feel like we give so much of ourselves away ...
Views: 1275(3 votes) - Changing Colon Therapists - Top 4 Reasons To Undergo A New-Client Consultation - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2012 from Sage Joya Z. BaynesChange is a word that invokes a variety of responses in people. Some love the newness of change, others see it as a disruption and for many, it invokes stress, anxiety and fear. However, in this world, the progression of life brings forth modifications. Growth inspires change and we should ...
Views: 1076 - Dear Dr Romance: I Need a Good Self-Help Book - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2012 from Tina TessinaDear Dr. Romance: I congratulate you for your many helpful articles on the Internet. I would like to have your advice. I am male and in the last 25 years I had a therapy experience which lasted 3 1/2 years and left me with unresolved issues; shorter therapy experiences with different ...
Views: 1907(2 votes) - PTSD Post Traumatic Stress Disorder - Is their help? - by Submitted on Mar 23, 2012 from Sharon SinclairDo you suffer from: • Unexplained Panic Attacks or Anxiety Attacks? • Recurrent Terrifying Nightmares? • Outbursts of Rage or Grief that you cannot explain? • Flashes of memory of childhood emotional, physical, or sexual abuse? • Heart stopping Terror when nothing is occurring to cause ...
Views: 1947(1 vote) - Address by Dick B. to Christian Counselors at Palm Springs - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2012 from Richard Burns, J.D. (pen name Dick B.),Dick B. Address to Assn of Christian Alcohol and Drug Counselors, Palm Springs By aioarticles on September 29, 2011 | From aioarticles.com The Dick B. Address on October 2, 2011 © 2011 Anonymous, All rights reserved • The Growing Christian Recovery Movement and the Role ACADC Institute ...
Views: 1564(1 vote) - Healing Spiritual Shame - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2012 from Ken ThomAs I’ve previously stated, shame significantly impacts our spirituality. This is usually the most challenging area for shame-based people. Spirituality is found deep within our core: the deepest level that humans operate from. The ability to live in peace and harmony is a function of our ...
Views: 3182(2 votes) - How to overcome fear of flying - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2012 from Paul WrightAs anyone with a fear of flying knows being afraid of flying can put real limitations on your life. Whether it’s affecting you at a personal or business level. The first important thing you need to know The first important thing you need to know is that fear of flying is a learnt ...
Views: 2113(1 vote) - What is Coaching? - Explained - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2012 from Karl PereraCoaching can be described as: “Guiding individuals to recognize and value their inner ability to find ways to turn opportunities into successes. Coaching involves determining obstacles that hinder an individual from moving forward and empowering the client to eliminate these difficulties. ...
Views: 1492(1 vote) - Psychotherapy – An Effective Help for People with Mental Problems - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2012 from Alpha BytesPsychotherapy is also performed by practitioners with a number of diverse qualifications including clinical psychology, clinical or psychiatric social work, psychiatry, mental health counseling, counseling psychology, play therapy, school counseling, dance/movement therapy, marriage and family ...
Views: 1180(1 vote) - A Gay Therapist's Advice on Avoiding Fights with Your Boyfriend - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2012 from Adam BlumYou are dating a five-year-old. Yes, that man across the dinner table from you—the one with beard stubble and crow’s feet—is actually a five-year-old boy. So are you. All of us retain our experiences as children throughout our lives. And when we are fighting with our boyfriends there’s ...
Views: 4382(1 vote) - Gay Relationships: Tips for Long Term Couples - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2012 from Adam BlumBased on a combination of academic research and the real world experiences of my clients in long term gay relationships, the following are six practices that can enhance and maintain relationships over a lifetime: “The Greet”: Dogs are the acclaimed experts of this practice. They know how ...
Views: 7756(1 vote) - Fact that online therapy - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2012 from Ema SisTherapy or else treatment relates to the attempted remediation with the health problem followed on diagnosis. Therapist has been individuals proficient in a unique kind of therapy. Online therapy has been the ultra-modern mode of seeing a therapist. The online therapy services offer you that ...
Views: 788(1 vote) - An Old Question Revisited - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2012 from Andre PelserThe "alcoholism cult." That's what Sheldon Bacon, for many years the director of the Rutgers Center for Alcohol Studies, called overly avid supporters of Alcoholics Anonymous. Alcoholics Anonymous - AA as it is generally known - was started in the 1930s as a spinoff from the Oxford Group, a ...
Views: 2326(1 vote) - Sure-Fire Way to Rid Yourself of Nicotine in 5 Days. - by Submitted on Mar 02, 2012 from Clay DanielSure-Fire Way to Rid Yourself of Nicotine in 5 Days. You can be rid of nicotine entirely in 5 days or less without the use of ANY drug, herbs, or supplements of any kind. And be rid of nicotine's addictive effects and withdrawal symptoms at the same time. Here's the whole scoop--medical ...
Views: 4336(2 votes) - Medication Mendacity? - by Submitted on Feb 29, 2012 from Linda SapadinSeventeen million Americans today are taking antidepressants, spending 11.3 billion dollars for the privilege of doing so. Kind of depressing, wouldn’t you say? Rather than get depressed, however, I get angry. Why? Because we have been fed so many phony “facts” about depression, we ...
Views: 1372(2 votes) - Manufacturing Mental Illness - by Submitted on Feb 29, 2012 from Linda SapadinThe American Psychiatric Association is now working on the 5th edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, otherwise known as the DSM. There will be some new categories as well as some possible exclusions of what is considered a “mental illness.” Next time ...
Views: 1460(1 vote) - Skilled Sobriety - by Submitted on Feb 29, 2012 from Todd BranstonLong-term sobriety requires personal engagement in your recovery. Real engagement goes beyond just attending meetings or calling your sponsor. Engaged recovery requires that you constantly learn new, concrete skills which support long-term sobriety. When I think of concrete skills that support ...
Views: 1654(2 votes) - Marriage Counselling - Advice That You Should Follow - by Submitted on Feb 28, 2012 from Anthan KCouples who are planning to attend marriage counselling sessions in Singapore have a lot they have to keep in mind if they want the sessions to be fruitful. Given below is some basic advice which might sound common but they definitely will help you a lot if followed diligently. Communication ...
Views: 946(1 vote) - Marriage Counselling - Does it really work? - by Submitted on Feb 28, 2012 from Anthan KA question that runs in a couple’s mind if they are considering marriage counselling is that if it really works? Well, this is a legitimate question to ask, as marriage counselling not only requires commitment in terms of time and money but also in terms of emotions - a whole range of emotions ...
Views: 1772(2 votes) - How to Forgive Yourself? - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2012 from Laura SilvaSometimes in life we do some things that change the course of our life forever. At times it seems impossible for us to live with ourselves, with guilt burdening us down. But these are the times when your endurance is tested. There are two things you can do: 1. Be miserable for the rest of ...
Views: 1880(2 votes) - 60 Minutes 'explosive' report: Are antidepressants placebos? - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2012 from Les Linet'60 Minutes' antidepressant report may be 'explosive,' but it's not conclusive. Studies linking the placebo effect to antidepressants have been around for more than a decade. There have, however, been far more studies showing antidepressants to be significantly more effective than placebos. The ...
Views: 2187(5 votes) - I see it Differently - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2012 from Cindy Dillon“I See It Differently!” Has someone told you that physical or emotional distress is something you’re just going to have to live with? Cindy Dillon says… “I see it differently! You can break free of old patterns and embrace a full, healthy, peace-filled life.” Why is Cindy ...
Views: 1178(1 vote) - The Evolution of eTherapy - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2012 from Ryan RiveraThere is no denying that the cost of mental health treatment is prohibitive for much of those suffering from mental health issues. It's not just the cost of healthcare – although the price of therapy is high. There is also the issue that those that suffer from mental health issues may not be ...
Views: 1148(1 vote) - How Counselors and Teachers Can Help Troubled, Vulnerable, and Maladjusted Students Survive School Vacations - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2012 from Ruth WellsHere are some ideas to help you continue to make a difference for stressed, maladjusted, troubled, frightened, and vulnerable students during school vacations. *** Extend Your Reach: For some kids, their teacher may be the only sane, sober, caring adult they know, and then summer ...
Views: 2293(1 vote) - Useful Meditation with Inspiring Statements and Healing Imagery - by Submitted on Feb 18, 2012 from Eric RyanHi! I am Santa Rosa California psychologist, therapist, and counselor Dr. Eric Ryan—I often use mindfulness techniques and principles in my psychotherapy practice to help you experience greater focus, attunement, and become fully present. Learning to be present, to truly live in the moment, ...
Views: 1204(1 vote) - Create the Life you Deserve - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2012 from Kay HoldsworthCreate the Life you Deserve to Live What would gaining more inner-confidence give you? How could feeling more confident improve your life? Are you ready to really go for it? To take a good long, hard look at who you are? To not just skim read through this article, but to actually do the ...
Views: 1069(1 vote) - Understanding Depth Psychology: An Invitation from the Soul - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2012 from Ed Santana, MA, PsychotherapistI was brought to depth psychology through my love of typology. As a corporate consultant, each time I taught a workshop on the Myers-Briggs assessment I found that people were finding new ways of seeing themselves and others. Bridges of understanding were being formed and those I trained were ...
Views: 1343(3 votes) - How Do I Choose The Best Therapist for Me? - by Submitted on May 05, 2012 from Mary FitzpatrickIs a question I am often asked. It can be a complicated process, influenced by many factors. Here are some suggestions that I hope are helpful to you. Whether you are in a state of crisis or not, ask for referrals from people you trust and who you know have been in treatment and seem to be ...
Views: 1438(1 vote) - How Emotional healing Can Save Your Life - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2012 from Joan JacobsThe Newtonian mechanistic approach to medicine has definitely gone bankrupt. The assumption that experiences and feelings are not primary causal factors in illness since they can’t be quantified in material terms, has been scientifically proven as incorrect. Unfortunately, the impact of these ...
Views: 1328(1 vote) - Keeping Your Body in Mind with Holistic Mental Therapy - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2012 from Greg FrostTimes have changed to such an extent that there is a cure for every illness in your body through technology and medication. But sometimes, it’s the serene and old techniques such as holistic mental therapy that can help you keep your body in mind and treat it if it is unwell or if it encounters ...
Views: 919(1 vote) - Rehabilitation after Spinal Cord Injury - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2012 from Alaya LewisTreatment for spinal cord injury is given in two phases such as acute and rehabilitation. The acute stage starts at the time of injury and it lasts until the individual gets stabilized. Rehab phase starts as early as the individual gets stabilized and ready for working to become independent. ...
Views: 1414(1 vote) - How to Define Trauma for EMDR - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2012 from Barb MaibergerThe question comes up often: what is trauma? Most therapists recognize trauma from the DSM-V definition: That a person has been exposed to a traumatic event in which the person experienced or witnessed or was confronted with an event that involved actual or threatened death or serious injury, ...
Views: 2651(1 vote) - Mindfulness: The Art of Cultivating Resilience - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2012 from Lynda Klauby Dr. Lynda Klau Undeniably, sooner or latter, we all have to deal with life’s realities—those hard surprises and “unknowns” that can literally change everything in less than a nanosecond. Imagine you’ve just been fired. Many of us would react to this situation in at least some of the ...
Views: 1708(1 vote) - The Ultimate Legacy of Papa Joe Paterno - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2012 from Jack SingerCertainly the storied career of former Penn State football coach Joe Paterno has left many praising his legacy of career wins, devotion and loyalty to his university for so many decades, and his concern with providing a wonderful role model for the young men under his tutelage. Sadly, the end ...
Views: 1366(1 vote) - The 7 Deadly Sins of any Relationship - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2012 from Dr. Nicholas JennerNothing is perfect and that goes for relationships too. In the best of intimate relationships, there are those subtle and not so subtle signs that harmony is being disrupted. Some disagreements and discussions make sense and are in fact healthy; his words against hers, her values in the face of ...
Views: 1297(1 vote) - IT DOESN'T HAVE TO HURT - by Submitted on Jan 16, 2012 from Gina Wesley-SilvaMy birthday is 4 days before Christmas, on December 21st. It is the winter solstice, the shortest day of the year. And, due to the fact that it is so close to the holidays, my birthday has often been disappointing because the recognition and celebration of it gets lost in the overwhelming ...
Views: 4161(1 vote) - Ending the pattern...stopping the cycle of abuse! - by Submitted on Jan 16, 2012 from Suzanne ToroIt has been my observation that most of our society participates or has participated in different levels of abuse. No matter what role we have held, collectively we might benefit from pondering how we can stop the cycle of abuse. Some might think this is a strong word; however, I feel it is ...
Views: 2321(1 vote) - Art Therapy for ADHD and Anxious Children - by Submitted on Jan 15, 2012 from Pavol AlmasiRaising children is hard enough, but raising children with ADHD and anxiety problems can be downright nerve-wracking. We simply aren't taught how to communicate with a child who has such difficulties, since adults often gradually move away from the mindset of children and struggle to connect ...
Views: 2709(1 vote) - The History of Laughing - by Submitted on Jan 20, 2012 from Chris JenkinsonIt is estimated the average adult laughs around 20 times a day; some fifteen times less than a small child. But what is laughter? Why do we laugh and what affect does it have on ourselves and other people? There have been countless studies into laughter (the study of laughter is actually called ...
Views: 1067(1 vote) - The Importance of Therapy When Healing from an Eating Disorder - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2012 from Ofira ShaulIf you are in are in the process of deciding to get help for your eating disorder then you have come to the right place. I had struggled with developing a healthy relationship with food for many years. Before I could be free from the cycle of dieting and binge eating I had to change many aspects ...
Views: 1362(1 vote) - What Holds Us Back In Therapy and Personal Growth - by Submitted on Jan 30, 2012 from Leila McKay, MA, LPC.Is your conditioning holding you back from making the changes you want? Contemplative psychotherapists state that within each of us there is a brilliant sanity that exists unconditionally. Not one of us is beyond hope. Yet most of us have been conditioned by society and our culture in such a way ...
Views: 1283(1 vote) - Reality Therapy in Drug Rehab - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2012 from Terek ShastalonDrug rehab helps thousands of addicts across the United States make lasting recoveries every year. Though most people once viewed addiction as a simple lack of willpower, drug rehab specialists now recognize it as a neurological disease. Even the most severe cases of addiction can be treated ...
Views: 1157(1 vote) - Drug Rehab Therapies – Individual Counseling - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2012 from Terek ShastalonDrug rehab helps thousands of addicts all over the country make lasting recoveries every year. Over the last few decades, advances in neuroscience and psychology have helped drug rehab specialists make several breakthroughs and develop extremely effective treatments. Though some laypeople ...
Views: 838(1 vote) - Finding the Best Couples Counseling - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2012 from Camilla DevreutComing to the realization that you and your partner may need to seek the help of a third party in working through your issues is never an easy one. After all, it’s tough to admit that you and the person you signed on to go through fire with could be in trouble as far as your relationship goes. ...
Views: 635(1 vote) - Weighing the Benefits of Internet-Based Therapy - by Submitted on Jan 05, 2012 from Bob A AndrewsWhether you suffered a traumatic event or struggle daily with mental illness, therapy provides the key to personal insight and emotional healing unavailable through medication. However, therapy is a time-consuming commitment that often requires weekly attendance, potential travel and even weekly ...
Views: 678(1 vote) - Exploring the Benefits of Online Counseling - by Submitted on Jan 05, 2012 from Bob A AndrewsIf you live in a metropolitan area and grew up in a household supportive of mental health services, the idea of meeting with a therapist once a week in an office setting will not seem uncomfortable. However, some individuals experience shame around the stigma of psychological counseling or live ...
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