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Online therapy offers great benefits.Life in the time of Covid-19 - by Therapion- Convenient Shoplifting and Theft Education Classes Taken Online - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2012 from Ari NovickShoplifting is a crime that is committed for many reasons. Sometimes it is a crime of necessity when someone has few other options other than to steal in order to support themself. Sometimes it is part of a larger criminal network where stolen goods are resold. Often shoplifting is a crime that ...
Views: 1814(2 votes) - Your Abuser In Therapy - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2008 from Sam VakninYour abuser "agrees" (is forced) to attend therapy. But are the sessions worth the effort? What is the success rate of various treatment modalities in modifying the abuser's conduct, let alone in "healing" or "curing" him? Is psychotherapy the panacea it is often made out to be – or a nostrum, ...
Views: 1814 - What is the Difference Between Panic and Anxiety Attacks? Here are the Answers! - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2010 from Jason KluberWhat is the difference between panic and anxiety attacks? Actually, these two disorders only have very thin line in between. These terms are used interchangeably by most people and even experts. Even in the medical world, the two has small variations as well. However, little as the differences ...
Views: 1812 - The Narcissist Loves His Narcissistic Personality Disorder - by Submitted on Oct 27, 2014 from Sam VakninBy Sam Vaknin Author of "Malignant Self-love: Narcissism Revisited" The narcissist can get better, but rarely does he get well ("heal"). The reason is the narcissist's enormous life-long, irreplaceable and indispensable emotional investment in his disorder. It serves two critical functions, ...
Views: 1810 - “No More Running; I Can Stand Up For Myself.” - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2011 from Joan ChamberlainA Deeper Look at the Pleasing Personality in a Work Setting… As I sat down, I asked Judy how her week had gone. Her reply, “Definitely not good.” So, I asked if something had happened. Yes, something had. Judy is an engineering consultant. She has a degree and 20 years of experience ...
Views: 1806(1 vote) - The 'Temper Tantrum' : An Expression Of Loss - by Submitted on Aug 28, 2009 from Matt CasperFrustration can sometimes look like anger, but this emotion is just a little bit different. The underlying foundation of frustration is loss. As a child develops, they begin to realize that life is made up of choices, and when a choice is made, the option that was once available to him or her ...
Views: 1803(3 votes) - There's a fine line - by Submitted on May 03, 2011 from Teresa JoyceI am a first time author and I have written a book about my own personal experience. My direct web page – http://chipmunkapublishing.co.uk/shop/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=1822 After an accident in which I injured my back, I was ill health retired. This has given me the time ...
Views: 1802(1 vote) - What Can You Trust When You Can't Trust Trust - by Submitted on Aug 09, 2009 from Ewa SchwarzWhat is trust? How have we learned to define it? Is it really a concept that works? Trust this, don't trust that, this person is trustworthy, that person is not. You could liken it to using the crosswalk to safely cross the street, trust being the supposedly safe crossing through a potentially ...
Views: 1802(3 votes) - Review: The Naked Lady Who Stood on Her Head: A Psychiatrist's Stories of His Most Bizarre Cases Reviewed By Norm Goldman of Bookpleasures.com - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2011 from Norm GoldmanAuthors: Gary Small, M.D, & Gigi Vorgan Publishers: William Morrow (An imprint of HarperCollins Publishers) ISBN: 978-0-06-180378-9 Dr. Gary Small is a psychiatrist who is the director of the UCLA Memory and Aging Center at the university's Semel Institute for Neurosciences & Human ...
Views: 1800 - How to Stop Having Bad Dreams and Understand The Unconscious Messages - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2011 from Christina SponiasBad dreams indicate behavioral abnormalities and erroneous ideas. If you keep having bad dreams, this means that you keep making many mistakes in life. The unconscious mind that produces your dreams is your natural doctor. It sends you bad dreams when you are making mistakes that affect your ...
Views: 1799 - Relieve Stress With This 5 Simple and Yet Powerful Tips - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2010 from J. AcobIn modern societies, stress is becoming one of the major wellness problems. Stress from human relationships, financial troubles, work, family pressures, the world is becoming more active. Taking so much to do but getting little time to do it all. Here’s five quick ways to ease the pressure ...
Views: 1799(2 votes) - According To Your Belief - by Submitted on May 15, 2011 from George ThomasAccording to your belief it will be done for you. The object of one’s belief does not negate the truth of the statement above. In the gospel accounts – no great works could Jesus do – among the people in the neighborhood where he grew up. He was just “one of the guys”. The faith of ...
Views: 1796 - Access your True Nature - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2012 from sarah-jane farrellSarah-Jane reached a near death point many times in her life until she demanded that things change or life was not worth living anymore. After spending years searching for the answers and trying to make sense of the insanity of her life, years of trying to do what was supposed to bring ...
Views: 1795(2 votes) - Online Counseling via Skype - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2011 from Peter StrongOnline Internet Psychotherapy and Counseling through Skype is becoming more popular than ever for busy people. As a professional online psychotherapist, I have noticed a dramatic increase in the number of clients who prefer to have therapy sessions in the comfort of their own homes rather than ...
Views: 1788(1 vote) - Questions commonly asked about seeing a therapist or life coach - by Submitted on May 14, 2012 from Dan BeccoWhy am I so reluctant about seeing someone? Maybe you have never seen a therapist or life coach before. You’re not sure if it will help. You don’t know what to do or expect and this is a time when you’re not sure about anything. Seeing a therapist or looking into therapy services in Chicago ...
Views: 1788(1 vote) - The Truth About Relationship Counseling - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2008 from Rhonda AudiaIt's been a long time coming but I think it's finally time that I make a stand about couples counseling. If people are telling couples that their problems will be over when they discover the source of their conflict and eliminate it -- I believe they are wrong. I'm not sure exactly what ...
Views: 1786 - Phobias Explained - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2007 from Ian BracegirdleIn an earlier article Phobias - A Description I told you about the way Jane reacted when confronted with a snake. What follows is a brief introduction to the model I use to explain phobic reactions and why they are so very real for the individuals that experience them. All phobias are ...
Views: 1784 - The Online Course in Mindfulness Meditation - by Submitted on Jun 21, 2011 from Peter StrongMeditation has been around for thousands of years and there are many different approaches. The most common forms of meditation usually involves focusing on a particular object, such as a word mantra, as in Transcendental Meditation; a divine image as in some forms of Tibetan Buddhist meditation; ...
Views: 1784(1 vote) - The Art Of Inner Balance - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2009 from Elaine Bolduc“The greatest adventure of your life is finding your own rhythm and dancing to it.” ~ E.B. Balance - to be in equilibrium Equilibrium - a state of balance between opposing forces Homeostasis - the tendency of a living organism or system to maintain balance Polarity - the tendency to turn, ...
Views: 1782 - Calming Your Inner Critic Will Help You Improve Your Self-Esteem: Learn How - by Submitted on Aug 14, 2009 from Isabel KirkI just came back from a professional workshop about calming your inner critic and I couldn’t wait to share this interesting topic with you. Where to begin? Well the structure of the human personality is very interesting and complex. Fascinating and confusing, lovely and irritating, logical ...
Views: 1780(1 vote) - AUTHENTICITY HEALS: 6 STEPS TO BEING AUTHENTIC - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2017 from Darlene LancerAuthenticity is the opposite of shame. It reveals our humanity and allows us to connect with others. Shame creates most all codependency symptoms – including hiding who we are, sacrificing our needs, and saying yes when we rather not – all to be accepted by someone else. It warps our ...
Views: 1779(2 votes) - Domestic Violence: What It Is--Part One, in a Series of Six - by Submitted on Aug 02, 2011 from Gayle Joplin Hall“When I used to hear stories about men beating up their wives, I figured the wives were cheating around. I never, ever, heard my father raise his voice to my mother, so this was foreign to me. What goes on behind closed doors is someone’s own business, right?” – Dr. Gayle J. Hall, (my thoughts ...
Views: 1779(1 vote) - The Benefits Of Family Therapy - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2013 from Anita LohrMany families are often confronted by situations that may cause stress, anger, tension and heartache in the family dynamics. For this reason, a family may consider going to family therapy sessions to work through some of those problems and challenges. A therapist is a good sounding board when ...
Views: 1778 - 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: 1777(2 votes) - Out of Your Mind? Congratulations on Your Transition! - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2013 from Valery SatterwhiteWhat does it really mean to be out of your mind? No, it doesn't mean you are nuts, bonkers, or crazy as a peach orchard boar. The more you are in tune with what is really happening in your experience - instead of what you often misguidedly perceive is going on - the more your ability to ...
Views: 1774 - *** The Law of Attraction Brings Gifts - by There is a lot of talk these days about The Secret and what we might be attracting into our lives. Some celebrities are attracting situations that give them the opportunity to enter rehab and clean up certain aspects of their lives. Paris Hilton is a good example of someone who has the ...
Views: 1767 - “Choose a job you love and then you will never have to work a day in your life” - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2017 from Michael LemonMy name is Geraldine Winter, owner of LifeChangers in Hampshire, UK. I am qualified in many therapies through The School of Natural Health Sciences, http://www.naturalhealthcourses.com The above ‘quotation by Confucius’, has certainly proved to be right for me. When deciding on the name ...
Views: 1767 - Clinicians Are Not Superior to Addicted Clients - by Submitted on May 30, 2006 from Richard Singer Jr.You can have a bachelors degree, masters degree, PhD; you can be a CAC, LPC, NCC, MD, or any of the other letters that define us clinicians, however if you can’t create a genuine relationship with a patient/client you will not be an effective clinician. If we as clinicians do not genuinely ...
Views: 1764 - How to Find Sound Mental Health that Lasts Forever - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2012 from Christina SponiasThe psychology of the unconscious mind in you dreams helps you learn how to find sound mental health. You understand what is mentally healthy and what is absurd. The extraordinary value of the scientific method of dream interpretation is that it teaches you the dream language and it gives ...
Views: 1759(1 vote) - The Evolution of Alcohol Abuse Counseling - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2012 from Vonda KingThe alcohol addiction counseling that is available today is much further advanced than the primitive approach used previously for treating alcohol addiction. Alcohol addiction has existed for many years and is widely known as "alcoholism". Drinking, occasional overindulgence and getting a ...
Views: 1759(1 vote) - Therapy? - by Submitted on May 05, 2010 from Michelle GottliebHow do I know if I need to go to therapy? A common question, often answered with “I must be crazy if I have to go to therapy!” So, the first thing I want to say in response is that you do not need to be crazy to be in therapy. In fact, I do not see crazy people in my practice. Crazy people see ...
Views: 1759(1 vote) - The Negativistic (Passive-Aggressive) Patient - A Case Study - by Submitted on Jul 17, 2007 from Sam VakninDisclaimer The Negativistic (Passive-Aggressive) Personality Disorder appears in Appendix B of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM), titled "Criteria Sets and Axes Provided for Further Study." Notes of first therapy session with Mike, male, 52, diagnosed with Negativistic ...
Views: 1757 - Hoarding Help - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2011 from Steven QaresmaIn broad-spectrum circumstances, individuals with mental illnesses need help, be it from their families, friends, or other support groups. Moreover, therapies were designed not only for health care providers but also for people who takes part in the treatment of a mentally challenged person. ...
Views: 1755(1 vote) - Personal Myth - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2017 from Payam GhassemlouPersonal Myth By Payam Ghassemlou Ph.D. For over twenty years, I have been listening to life stories of many incredible people. It is part of my job. Many people might think I am listening to their problems, but I hear stories. People who come to me are brave storytellers. It is a ...
Views: 1755(1 vote) - Dear Dr. Romance: How can we find low cost counseling? - by Submitted on Jan 20, 2014 from Tina TessinaDear Dr. Romance I am in a same sex relationship of a year and 3 months. My girlfriend Phyllis and I have a constant communication problem that we want to address. Neither of us are currently working. I do get unemploymnet but my bills out weigh my income. Do you know how we can find low ...
Views: 1754 - Finding The Right Psychiatrist For You - by Submitted on Jul 05, 2012 from Teresa JoyceWe are entering a mind field here where the only way to find the right help for you is by trial and error, in my own experience I spent so many years doing just that. At times I felt as if here was no one out there that could ever fill those shoes. The key here is to consider other aspects of ...
Views: 1754(1 vote) - How to deal with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2017 from Nancy CarboneThose with borderline personality disorder (BPD) have an underlying fear of abandonment and often misinterpret interpersonal situations where they end up feeling worthless or mistreated. They can have a distorted sense of self and view of others. The see themselves and others as split, as ...
Views: 1754 - Rekindling a Relationship - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2011 from Tara SpringettThe following case-study demonstrates how to rekindle a relationship or marriage by practicing the simple self-help practice higher-consciousness healing as described in Tara’s book The Five-Minute Miracle. Anne (45 years) came to see me because she was very frustrated in her relationship with ...
Views: 1754 - Hopelessness to Happiness - Discovering Self Reliance - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2011 from Vickie GriffithTucked deep under the covers she rustles with the idea of getting out of bed. It feels dark outside today. Yet, the sun is warming the petals of the brightly colored flowers. Today she feels hopeless? What do you do when everything feels hopeless? When you are too tired, too sick, in too much ...
Views: 1753 - Childhood Abuse: When the past is present - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2009 from Dr. Kathleen YoungWHAT IS CHILDHOOD ABUSE? Child abuse can take the form of any act of emotional, physical or sexual abuse perpetrated against a child. Child abuse can also take the form of neglect: ignoring the child's emotional and or physical needs. Child abuse can take place inside and outside of the ...
Views: 1751(3 votes) - Is Your Relationship Toxic? - by Submitted on Mar 25, 2017 from Darlene LancerHealthy relationships nourish and support us. Like poison, a toxic relationship is one that is damaging to us. Instead of uplifting us, it makes us feel worse. When it ends, we might experience post-traumatic stress or a lessening of our self-esteem and trust in ourselves and others. Although ...
Views: 1750(2 votes) - Anxiety and the Quest for Perfection: Fuhgedaboudit! - by Submitted on Oct 22, 2009 from Bill WhiteAs we begin to recover from panic disorder, any mind variance for that matter, we spend so much time monitoring the frequency and intensity of our symptoms. As humans, pain isn’t out thing; so we’re always looking for signs that our suffering is coming to an end. And, naturally, we’re hopeful, ...
Views: 1749(3 votes) - 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: 1746(1 vote) - Daisy's Depression - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2011 from Cristina MardirossianDaisy, a 16 year old high school student, was referred to me by her school. According to her school counselor, Daisy was hospitalized recently for suicidal ideation and needed to be seen for her depression. When Daisy walked into my office, the first thing I noticed was all of her piercing. She ...
Views: 1744(1 vote) - Family Dynamics - Living With ADD/ADHD - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2017 from Kyle FerrolyFOREWORD – ABOUT THE MIND BRAIN BALANCE TEAM “The Center for Mind Brain Balance” was established to bridge the gap between a person’s psychological and emotional needs versus their brain-based or physical imbalances that are so often overlooked. Founded in 2004 in Oconomowoc, Wisconsin, ...
Views: 1743 - The Joy of Teaching Children to Take a Calm Breath - by Submitted on Jun 26, 2012 from Rosalind L. Heiko, Ph.D.One of the delights of Clinical Hypnosis work is introducing a simple breathing technique to children – and adults – adapted from Joyce C. Mill’s work, which she calls “The Magic Happy Breath”. In these days of color codes for security, not just for ozone levels, rising stress levels, etc., ...
Views: 1743 - Do you know what Loving Yourself Really Means? - by Submitted on Apr 14, 2012 from Lisa Phillipsdidn’t. I thought loving myself was basically treating myself to a night out with friends or buying myself a hot new pair of shoes. To be honest, it took me quite a while to really understand the whole concept of ‘loving myself’ and it was only then did it really start to have a profound ...
Views: 1742(1 vote) - Find a Therapist You Can Trust - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2011 from Corey QuinnTrust is the foundation of all meaningful, healthy relationships in our lives, whether these relationships are formed with partners, friends, family members or colleagues. With trust, relationships develop and thrive, with each person learning from the other and growing from the experience. ...
Views: 1741(3 votes) - 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: 1740(1 vote) - Tips for Improving Your Healing Results - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2013 from Erin HeavenWhat makes one person's healing session so amazing, while another person seems to get little results with the same healer? How is it that some people can claim to experience miracles in their lives, while other people seem to be stuck with their problems? The answer is the client's approach ...
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