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Several years ago I was diagnosed with hypertension otherwise known as high blood pressure. My doctor told me to modify my diet and to begin an exercise program. He also said that if I lost weight my blood pressure should begin to stabilize and eventually I could come off the medication that was ... Views: 1667
Losing a loved one to suicide is devastating for family, friends, and can reverberate through a community. We wonder if we should have seen the signs and if there was anything that we could have done to help them. In the United States today, suicide is the eleventh most common cause of death. ... Views: 1666
The efficacy of energy-based psychotherapy is slowly increasing with the advent of new technology that can measure brain waves and other forms of subtle energy. As with any field of study there are several branches, all of which focus on change within some aspect of the human energy field, or ... Views: 1665
In last weeks NY Times magazine, an article written by Daniel Carlat, M.D., entitled Mind over Meds http://www.nytimes.com/2010/04/25/magazine/25Memoir-t.html?pagewanted=1, raises the hotly debated issue of the value of psychotherapy versus the value of psychotropic medications for treating ... Views: 1664
Those 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: 1663
According 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: 1661
Although suicide is a fairly heavy topic and conjures up all kinds of negative images, nevertheless it should be talked about, however briefly within this scope.
When deciding what aspects to cover with this topic, and there are many, I decided to talk about risk assessment. One of the most ... Views: 1661
Online 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: 1660
By 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: 1660
A 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: 1660
I 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: 1657
Why 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: 1655
One of the challenges for men in the modern world is to accept that they have stress, depression, anxiety and other mental health issues. Women now expect their man to be open and share his feelings. In previous generations men were expected to go to work and provide the money. This was not ... Views: 1654
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After an accident in which I injured my back, I was ill health retired. This has given me the time ... Views: 1653
Dear 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: 1651
Sometimes when we are little and things go wrong, we think we have to take charge and fix things. We feel it’s up to us to make it better. We think we have to be the big one and we’ll show the adults how to do it. Or we feel like no one else is seeing what a mess things are, or how unsafe things ... Views: 1645
The 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: 1644
To be honest, there are no clear cut signs when it comes to having self-sabotaging behavior. Although a lot has been said about the most common indicators of this particular behavior, it will still vary from one person to another.
However, if we talk about the disadvantages of having this ... Views: 1641
“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: 1640
Most patients undergoing total hip replacement surgery want to know when they'll be able to return to their normal life. "Recovery time" is a common question posed to specialists and non-specialists alike. There are many factors that can contribute to recovery time, but typically patients can ... Views: 1640
In 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: 1638
What are your positive anchors?
Have you ever listened to the radio, when suddenly a song comes on which transports you back to a time in the past, long ago?
For me, a sound, smell, or the taste of a seldom eaten food can all, at times, have an amazing power to influence my mood or bring ... Views: 1637
The 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: 1637
What 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: 1637
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: 1636
Authors: 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: 1635
Meditation 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: 1634
Bad 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: 1631
WHAT 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: 1627
We 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: 1625
How 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: 1625
Ellen 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: 1621
“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: 1620
Change can be very difficult for children. Facing new situations means a new set of unknowns and therefore a new set of fears. Your job as a caregiver is talk with your children and allow them to find the courage to face their fears. Be respectful and empathic of your child’s experience while ... Views: 1619
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: 1618
In 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: 1614
Personal 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: 1611
FOREWORD – 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: 1610
What 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: 1606
With couples divorcing and splitting up at the highest rate modern time, quality couple therapy is a must. And, finding a qualified couple therapist is essential. Only 14% of therapists in the United States that state they do couple therapy have actually had training in how to do couple therapy. ... Views: 1603
Authenticity 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: 1602
Daisy, 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: 1602
When we experience depression we often describe it with phrases like: “I’m in a black mood”, or “It smothers me like a heavy blanket”, or “Its like being in a thick fog”, or “I feel like I’m wading through treacle.”
These and similar descriptions provide interesting clues about the nature of ... Views: 1601
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: 1599
Tucked 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: 1599
The 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: 1593
The beginning of someone’s life can be a time when they received what they needed in order to develop into a well-adjusted adult. As a result of this, they will now have what they need to handle life.
Now, this is not to say that their life will be plain sailing; what it comes down to is ... Views: 1592
If you are a parent, you will concur that dealing with teens is a Herculean task. There are always behavioral issues to contend with but research now shows that some of these could be down to mental health disorders. A report in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) ... Views: 1591
1). It is important to recognize that trauma and the resulting grief can result from war crimes, torture, terrorist activity, kidnapping, family violence, assault, sexual abuse, child deaths and other sudden or violent deaths. Other events and circumstances, while not commonly categorized as ... Views: 1591