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In the process of mediation, marital therapy, or evaluation, counselors frequently propose various techniques to ameliorate the abuse or bring it under control. Woe betides the party that dares object or turn these "recommendations" down. Thus, an abuse victim who declines to have any further ... Views: 1193
Even a complete battery of tests, administered by experienced professionals sometimes fails to identify abusers and their personality disorders. Offenders are uncanny in their ability to deceive their evaluators. They often succeed in transforming therapists and diagnosticians into four types of ... Views: 1366
It is clear that each abuser requires individual psychotherapy, tailored to his specific needs – on top of the usual group therapy and marital (or couple) therapy. At the very least, every offender should be required to undergo the following tests to provide a complete picture of his personality ... Views: 1351
Your 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: 1682
Can abusers be "reconditioned"? Can they be "educated" or "persuaded" not to abuse?
As I wrote elsewhere, "Abuse is a multifaceted phenomenon. It is a poisonous cocktail of control-freakery, conforming to social and cultural norms, and latent sadism. The abuser seeks to subjugate his victims ... Views: 839
Psychoanalytic theory, invented by Sigmund Freud and later expanded upon by Jung, Erikson, and others, places a heavy emphasis on the workings of the unconscious mind. Unhealthy individuals are not aware of their own unconscious processes, and as a result may suffer from irrational ... Views: 5812
Some people think that going to a therapist is like going to a car mechanic: they expect the therapist to diagnose a specific problem and fix it just as the mechanic puts in new brake pads or readjusts the carburetor. These clients expect something to happen to them. That is not the case. Don’t ... Views: 862
Past life regression is typically experienced by relaxing
the body and conscious mind so that you can access the
subconscious (memories, present and past lives) and
superconscious (all that is).
Some people perceive dream-like images while regressed,
some hear words or sounds, and others ... Views: 911
Notes of first therapy session with Edward J., male, 51, diagnosed with Depressive Personality Disorder
Edward has a lumbering, numbed presence. He walks as if in a dream, his gait robotic, his eyes downcast. Within minutes, it is abundantly clear to me that he is gloomy, dejected, pessimistic, ... Views: 843
Notes of first therapy session with Dale G., male, 46, diagnosed with Paranoid Personality Disorder (PPD)
Dale's first enquiry is whether I am in any way associated either with the government or with his former employer. He doesn't seem reassured by my negative response. He eyes me skeptically ... Views: 1074
Notes of first therapy session with Ani Korban, male, 46, diagnosed with Antisocial Personality Disorder (AsPD), or Psychopathy and Sociopathy
Ani was referred to therapy by the court, as part of a rehabilitation program. He is serving time in prison, having been convicted of grand fraud. The ... Views: 981
Notes of first therapy session with Sam V., male, 43, diagnosed with Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD)
Sam presents with anhedonia (failure to enjoy or find pleasure in anything) and dysphoria bordering on depression. He complains of inability to tolerate people's stupidity and ... Views: 1284
Do you often feel that you don't belong to you? That everybody is getting a part and you are left with the crumbs. If you are ready to carve a piece in the buffet of life for yourself but if the idea frightens you because it seems too big to handle, take heart.
Let's start with one step: STOP ... Views: 739
Therapies abound today, many laying claim to fast, easy, and amazing results. My own experience, in my private psychoanalytic practice, in working with people from every walk of life, is that real healing and recovery from lifelong issues of depression, anxiety, inhibition, and repetitive ... Views: 765
We naturally want to help those who are close to us. If someone you care about is suffering, you'd like to see the person's situation improve. We all know someone close to us who at some time is depressed, addicted, or in serious pain. But before offering what you might consider help, it's first ... Views: 1055
You may be entering therapy for the first time and not have a sense of what needs to happen
other than you want to feel better. It is important to express this as well. Here is a list of what
we have seen to be true for many people about therapy:
--It takes time to establish a trusting ... Views: 809
For most people, the idea of seeking professional counseling is likely to be very intimidating and even unsettling. But if your problems are severe, have persisted for some time, or your personal efforts have been ineffective, it is advisable and advantageous to seek professional help.
How do ... Views: 1139
Disclaimer
The Masochistic personality disorder was included in the DSM III-TR but removed from the DSM IV and from its text revision, the DSM IV-TR. This move was criticized by some scholars, notably Theodore Millon.
Notes of first therapy session with Sam, male, 46, diagnosed with ... Views: 761
Disclaimer
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: 1692
Life is funny – it gives you so many attractive options to choose from and makes you decide on just one that will help fulfill your dreams. So, if you are aiming to become a big name or if you want to do something great– how should you go ahead and achieve that? How in the blazes can you make a ... Views: 3358
Notes of first therapy session with Mona, female, 32, diagnosed with Dependent Personality Disorder (or Codependence)
"I know I won't actually die, but it often feels like it." - says Mona and nervously pats her auburn hair - "I can't live without him, that's for sure. When he is gone, it's ... Views: 1250
TIME AND ENERGY TOGETHER
The MOST important trait of all is whether the two people spend enough time and energy on each other. And "enough" is a personal matter to be decided between them. Each couple must work out how much is enough (and how much is too much) on their own.
Some couples have ... Views: 689
This past week, I had the opportunity to work with several new clients who were each feeling intense emotion suffering. The personal situation, and nature of their feelings were quite different for each of them, however there was one common experience that all shared.
They were all greatly ... Views: 2083
do you ever notice how the last pew is the most full? it is a physical reminder of how uncomfortable we are with people looking at our backs, that is, what is behind us, our past or our history. it is more comfortable, or self-calming, to sit in judgment in the back row, knowing no one can see ... Views: 1112
Notes of therapy session with Magda, female, 58, diagnosed with Obsessive-Compulsive Personality Disorder (OCPD)
Magda is distressed when I reschedule our appointment. "But we always meet on Wednesdays!" - she pleads, ignoring my detailed explanations and my apologies. She is evidently anxious ... Views: 2909
Notes of first therapy session with El-Or (real name: George), male, 22, diagnosed with Schizotypal Personality Disorder
El-Or's real name is George. He changed it as a result of an epiphany he experienced at the tender age of 9 when he encountered an alien spaceship in his back yard and "in ... Views: 2466
A suggestion for adding to the interest and ambience of a Dance and Movement Therapy session is to introduce colour. We are all aware, unless we are colour blind, of its presence in Nature and the Man Made World. There are associations with Gods, priestly vestments, people's characters and ... Views: 1575
Just how does one measure the value of therapy? It’s tempting to think the results are “intangible,” like “I’m less depressed or anxious about things than I used to be,” or “I’m getting along with my co-workers better now.” Here’s another one: “I feel better about myself than before.”
But ... Views: 2100
Many of you choose this article to read because you were interested in the title– Talking Soul to Soul. You are wondering what exactly could that possibly mean? Well I’ll first tell you what it is not. It is not communication using mediums or psychics or any third party to contact a person ... Views: 6277
Who among us has not at some point in their lives raised
their arms to the heavens and asked-"WHY, WHY ME?" When ever change or adversity crosses our paths we instinctively want to know WHY. Getting your answer may take you on a quest through a myriad or resources-
physicians, psychiatrists, ... Views: 851
I was well into a busy private practice when I first read we teach best what we most need to learn. I was sure it did not apply to me. I had become a counselor to help others, not myself, and was trained to be objective in my work. If a disproportionate number of patients seemed to have issues ... Views: 741
When you're stuck, you are like a black hole. You feel like you have no energy. In fact, you're holding a lot of energy, but it stays trapped inside.
So how do you find within yourself the resources you need to unleash this energy, get unstuck, move on with your life, and grow? You notice, I’m ... Views: 856
Notes of first therapy session with Gladys, female, 26, diagnosed with Avoidant Personality Disorder
"I would like to be normal" - says Gladys and blushes purple. In which sense is she abnormal? She prefers reading books and watching movies with her elderly mother to going out with her ... Views: 1088
Notes of first therapy session with Marsha, female, 56, diagnosed with Histrionic Personality Disorder
Marsha visibly resents the fact that I have had to pay attention to another patient (an emergency) "at her expense" as she puts it. She pouts and bats suspiciously long eyelashes at me: "Has ... Views: 3112
Bipolar Disorder is not Forever
By Marilyn Redmond
New scientific evidence proves that hypnosis, mediation, and affirmations raise energy in a person changing their DNA. Russian biophysicist and molecular biologist Pjotr Garjajev now has scientifically proven that affirmations along with ... Views: 1376
Notes of first therapy session with Mark, male, 36, diagnosed with Schizoid Personality Disorder
Mark sits where instructed, erect but listless. When I ask him how he feels about attending therapy, he shrugs and mumbles "OK, I guess". He rarely twitches or flexes his muscles or in any way ... Views: 2581
Notes of first therapy session with T. Dal, female, 26, diagnosed with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)
Dal is an attractive young woman but seems to be unable to maintain a stable sense of self-worth and self-esteem. Her confidence in her ability to "hold on to men" is at a low ebb, ... Views: 1513
Don’t Panic! - Panic Attacks Explained
What is a panic attack?
It is normal, natural and common to get panicky from time to time. You may be late for work, think you can hear a burglar downstairs, or be ready to sit an exam. These feelings are normal and pass fairly quickly. They are ... Views: 2087
If relapse prevention techniques work, then why do so many addicts and alcoholics relapse?
This is the question that we have been asking ourselves for the last 40-50 years, with no concrete answers being provided. We hear only that addicts relapse due to their disease, weakness, environment, ... Views: 6195
The narcissist regards therapy as a competitive sport. In therapy the narcissist usually immediately insists that he (or she) is equal to the psychotherapist in knowledge, in experience, or in social status. To substantiate this claim and "level the playing field", the narcissist in the ... Views: 1442
In 1978, a medical doctor by the name of J.E. Groves published in the prestigious New England Journal of Medicine an article titled "Taking Care of the Hateful Patient". In it he admitted that patients with personality disorders often evoke in their physicians dislike or even outright hatred.
... Views: 1777
A client of mine reflected: I noticed something about myself the other day. I get angry when I feel threatened, and I often take my anger out on some innocent person who has merely expressed an opinion to which I am obviously reacting!
That we react in anger when feeling threatened is really ... Views: 800
I. Introduction
The dogmatic schools of psychotherapy (such as psychoanalysis, psychodynamic therapies, and behaviorism) more or less failed in ameliorating, let alone curing or healing personality disorders. Disillusioned, most therapists now adhere to one or more of three modern methods: ... Views: 957
According to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fourth Edition (American Psychiatric Association, 1994)?the essential feature of Borderline Personality Disorder is a pervasive pattern of instability of interpersonal relationships, self-image, and affects and marked ... Views: 9221
HOW DO I FIND A GOOD THERAPIST?
Many times your physician will refer you to a therapist that he or she knows personally. Sometimes the referral to a therapist is not based on familiarity with the therapist's ability or practice; rather it may be based on a personal friendship, a mutual referral ... Views: 1590
Do you know someone who has been affected by abortion?
Consider these facts:
The U. S. population of females, ages 15 to 79, is 110,000,000.
The number of abortions in the last 34 years is about 48,000,000.
Yes, we all know someone who has been affected by abortion!
Abortion is a weighty ... Views: 995
Fibromyalgia is a chronic disorder characterized by widespread musculoskeletal pain, fatigue, and multiple tender points. "Tender points" refers to tenderness that occurs in precise, localized areas, particularly in the neck, spine, shoulders, and hips. People with this syndrome may also ... Views: 2460
Choosing a therapist, whether online or from an insurance provider list, can be a daunting task. The first step is determining which type of therapist you need.
Therapists, psychologists, marriage and family counselors, social workers, licensed professional counselors and psychiatrists should ... Views: 830
Our internal hidden memories live in the neurons of our brain. The more that we expand our thinking mind the more we connect with our hidden memories. When we have a belief in living only one physical life, we cannot comprehend the concept of how our hidden memories can and do dictate our ... Views: 2102
In a world where Prozac is a household word, people are searching for alternative ways to combat depression and anxiety. Many are finding that journaling is a successful form of “therapy” and often as cathartic as talking to a professional.
As recently as April 26, 1999, Newsweek ran an ... Views: 3813