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ARTArticle16 Steps to Stop Panic Attacks1. If you haven't already done so, see your physician to make sure there are no physical problems. Many who are reading this have already had at least one ER visit. Panics often mimic heart attacks. It is essential to rule out cardiac and other physical ailments. Many have had numerous and ...ARTArticle3 Basic Causes of all Mental DiseaseFreud had a lot of great ideas, but the idea that bad toilet training causes mental problems wasn’t one of them. However, Freud and many others since have realized is that stress is a major cause. What causes the stress is a different matter, often overlooked in our “drug ...ARTArticle8 Quick ways to beat StressThere are both preventive and curative techniques to de-stress, but most of these therapies or meditation takes a lot of time for it to actually work. Here are some quick ways to instantly unwind and beat stress: Count backwards- When you feel a little wound up, just try to count back from 10 to 1. This helps to slowly sedate the body and mind, making you feel calmer.ARTArticleA Good Night’s Sleep40 million people in the U.S. suffer from sleep problems every year, according to the FDA.ARTArticleA Mindful Chocolate MeditationA MINDFUL CHOCOLATE MEDITATION Walk into any grocery store and there’s likely to be a Halloween aisle brimming over with candy. Those who struggle with mindless eating have already begun to wonder how they’ll stay clear of trick-or-treat sweets. Many people find that Halloween ...ARTArticleAddiction: A Holistic Approach To RecoveryThose suffering from addictions habitually engage in compulsive behaviors to avoid feelings of depression, anxiety, and other distressing mood states. Holistic Therapy offers opportunities to safely experience painful emotions while learning ways to manage destructive thoughts and ...ARTArticleAdolescent Narcissist - A Case StudyDonovan, 16 years old, is incapable of loving and, therefore, has never loved you, his mother (or, for that matter, anyone else, himself included) in his entire life. His natural capacity to love and to return love was all but eliminated by his horrid childhood. We practice loving first and ...ARTArticleAllergens - The Cause of Many Mental Problems?The following may come as a surprise to most people, including most medical doctors. Unsuspected brain allergies are the cause of most mental disease or problems! This fact was illuminated for me by Dr Marshall Mandell in the early 80’s. He appeared on the Phil Donahue show, and had ...ARTArticleAlte ate Therapies For AutismThis article is designed to help you do research finding help and solutions that improve the autism symptoms. You can use this reference page to search further on many and various therapies that have helped others. New products and theories are showing up all the time. There are many different ...ARTArticleAmazing NLP!How To Change or Improve Something In Your Life – Now – With The Amazing ‘NLP’ Method! Anthony Robbins – Worlds #1 success coach and best-selling author confidently calls NLP – ‘an incredibly powerful tool’! Modern Psychology – Interestingly states that – ‘NLP maybe the most powerful vehicle for change in existence.’ Time Magazine – Reports that NLP is – ‘an all-purpose self-improvement program and technology.’ What is NLP?r ARTArticleAn Overview of the NarcissistTherapy, in most cases, cannot cure the Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD), only mitigate and ameliorate the condition by modifying some of the narcissist's behaviours. Only narcissists, who go through a severe life crisis, tend to consider the possibility of therapy at all. When they ...ARTArticleAre you suffering from Computer Stress?Sadly, grandma wouldn’t have a remedy for this particular ailment. Computer stress is a relatively new term, which has been coined considering the negative impact the over usage of computer, has on our mental and physical health. Almost everyone gets stiff shoulder, neck and back while working for long hours in front of the screen. And that is just the physical aspect of computer stress, do you have an unclear memory and find it hard to concentrate after a few minute? Ever got really mad and jabbed keys on the keyboard just because your screen wouldn’t load fast?ARTArticleAssumptionsOne of the most common problems I have seen with the couples that I have worked with is their tendency to assume that they know what their partner is thinking and feeling, the assumption that they know their partner’s motivation. I have not worked with a couple yet who has struggled with this ...ARTArticleBaby Blues Or Postpartum Depression?I’m a survivor of two life-threatening postpartum depressions. For the last 20 years my mission has been to educate medical and mental health professionals and the public to promote postpartum wellness. I work directly with women and their families around the world to make sure they don’t ...ARTArticleBABY BOOMERS AND ADDICTIONA woman enters my office disheveled, thin, mid forties, with hollow eyes. It is as if the sparkle in her eyes ceased to exist a very long time ago. She tells me she has been drinking and is using methamphetamines. I am not surprised to hear this because lately my practice has been filled with ...ARTArticleBeginner's Mind and The New Year“In the beginner’s mind there are many possibilities, but it the expert’s there are few.” Zen Master Suzuki Roshi As I reflect on the New Year, I find myself thinking about the concept from Buddhism “Beginners Mind.” The concept is to put aside old ideas and ...ARTArticleBipolar 101: Name Your Stress ReducersHow do you relieve stress? Coping with stress requires that you identify and understand the source of your stress and then make a plan for how to reduce the impact of that stressor on your life. The next set of action steps will give you some tools to help you identify stressors, and learn how ...ARTArticleBuilding Inclusive and Respectful Workplaces and CommunitiesHeadline—“White supremacists, anti-racism protestors clash in Calgary” Good Friday, March 21, 2008 Regrettably discrimination continues in our communities, organizations and workplaces. When I was a career counselor assisting those on unemployment insurance ...ARTArticleButte ut Squash with Onions and TarragonThis is a delicious and easy way to prepare squash. If you have any leftovers, they make a great soup. Just puree them in a blender with enough stock or water to reach the consistency of a creamy soup, then heat and season to taste with salt and pepper. 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 1 ...ARTArticleCan the Narcissist Help Himself?In the book describing the fabulous tales of Baron Munchhausen, there is a story about how the legendary nobleman succeeded to pull himself out of a quicksand marsh – by his own hair. Such a miracle is not likely to recur. Narcissists cannot cure themselves any more than other mental patients ...ARTArticleCatching Yourself - The Window To Effective CommunicationYou've gone negative! Listen to your internal grumbling and griping. You're aggravated and you're probably angry with someone - your spouse, kids, employees, co-workers, boss, friends, etc! Whoa! Your mind has gone negative and your negative behavior is about to follow the context of your ...ARTArticleCelebrity Workshop: Adolescents New AddictionA frantic mother of a 15 year old daughter of a local suburban neighborhood tells her therapist that her daughter has quit the cheerleading squad, no longer dreams of college and becoming a lawyer, and her childhood friends have been replaced with friends she has never met. Her daughter has ...ARTArticleCombining Psychotherapy with Complementary and Alte ative TherapiesDr. Randi Fredricks, Ph.D., LMFT San Jose Counseling and Psychotherapyrn(408) 264-3082 ARTArticleCouple Therapy for Lesbians and Gay MenWhen to seek treatment: I recently received a call from a woman who was interested in couple therapy. She and her partner were planning a wedding and thought it would be a good idea to have pre-marital counseling "to iron out a few problems." After a few months in treatment, they agreed that ...When to seek treatment:ARTArticleDealing with post partum depressionWhoever said it was impossible to be happy and sad at the same time was most probably a man. As a new mother, you are bound to feel excited and happy about the baby but at the same time you are depressed irritated and weepy, courtesy of the post partum depression. Post partum depression is extremely common and affects about 96% of all new moms. Although hormone is one of the major causes for this condition, it has been observed that women with prior problem of depression and stress are more likely to suffer. What are the symptoms of post partum depression?ARTArticleDefeating Perfectionist ExtremesDEFEATING PERFECTIONIST EXTREMES In a perfectionist state of mind, you put yourself on a seesaw. You are up when you do well. You are down when you don’t. So, let’s look at how to clear this perfectionist tarnish from your window on life. Perfectionist thinking is vulnerable to ...ARTArticleDepression and the NarcissistQuestion: My husband is a narcissist and is constantly depressed. Is there any connection between these two problems? Answer: Assuming that these are clinically established facts, there is no necessary connection between them. In other words, there is no proven high correlation between ...ARTArticleDo I Have Post-Partum Depression?Question: I've just had a baby a three weeks ago and I am feeling really depressed. Even though the baby is healthy and I have lots of help, I am still not excited about this whole process and I am really down. My recovery has been difficult and I don't feel like doing anything. How do I ...ARTArticleDo Narcissists Have Emotions?Of course they do. All humans have emotions. It is how we choose to relate to our emotions that matters. The narcissist tends to repress them so deeply that, for all practical purposes, they play no conscious role in his life and conduct, though they play an extraordinarily large unconscious ...ARTArticleDo we have a moment to appreciate the beauty?“Never lose an opportunity of seeing anything beautiful, for beauty is God's handwriting.” Ralph Waldo Emerson Everything in the world is beautiful because they are created by God. From aromatic flowers to mysterious mountains, from sunset to sunrise, from still lake to Wild Ocean, from animals to human beings, everything is beautiful. It is just that we need eyes to see it and heart to appreciate it.

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