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Overcoming Adversity: The Impact of Leadership Attributes or Traits My 30 years of experience in leadership and senior leadership positions, my personal background, combined with my academic background uniquely prepared me to do the research into the possible relationship or impact that overcoming adversity has on the shaping of successful leaders. My research primarily focused on the impact and relationship between leadership and overcoming adversity.

Duties of Father of the Groom: Etiquette FAQ When your son gets engaged, a number of questions run through your head. Especially if this is your first child to be married, you might not know exactly what you do during wedding planning, what pre-wedding parties you should attend, or what to wear on the wedding day. This article should shed a little light on some of your questions about your role in your child’s wedding. What Wedding Costs Am I Responsible for Paying?

LDS Groom’s Checklist and to Do List for LDS Weddings (LDS Temple Sealing)and the LDS Reception(s) after the Temple Sealing ceremony. Traditionally the LDS groom is responsible for a few things on his own and these may include: 1. Remain temple worthy and true and faithful to all your temple covenants 2. You and your bride-to-be meet with your bishop(s) 3. Make sure that both you and your bride have current temple recommends 4. Obtain a marriage license from the local authority (you may need to have a blood test first)r

LDS Groom Responsibilities for LDS Weddings (LDS Temple Sealing) & Wedding Reception Planning

leadership and Entrepreneurship: John Malone, Ph.D. Story, Chairman and CEO, Liberty Media, Inc. By: Howard Edward Haller, Ph. D.

LEADERSHIP Qualities or Traits: There are Thirteen Essential Qualities of Successful Leadership and that show how to become an Enlightened Leader. These 13 qualities or skills of Successful Leadership come from 30 years of "real world - street smarts" as a senior corporate leader and the experience from sixteen successful prominent leaders that were part of my Ph.D. dissertation research. My three decade of senior and executive leadership, the research for my Masters Degree in Management, and my research for my Ph.D.

Successful Entrepreneurial Leadership: Profile of William H. Draper III, Managing Partner, Draper-Richards, LP (Venture Capital)

Leadership, Entreprenuership and Overcoming Adversity: Profile of my Mentor “Zig” Ziglar, Noted Motivational Speaker, Self Help Guru, and Chairman, Ziglar Training Systems By: Howard Edward Haller, Ph. D.

Extemporary Non-Profit Leadership: Blenda Wilson, Ph.D., Retired President, Nellie Mae Educational Foundation This article is focused specifically on the lifetime of achievement in non-profit leadership, major contributions to educational leadership, and over four decades of dedication to service to the community by Blenda Jacqueline Wilson, Ph.D. Dr. Wilson served as the first President and Chief Executive Officer of the Nellie Mae Education Foundation from 1999 to 2006.

LEADERSHIP and POSITIVE PSYCHOLOGY: Profile of Jack Canfield, Mega Best Selling Author and CEO, Chicken Soup for the Soul Enterprises, Inc., Law of Attraction Expert, featured in the film "The Secret" By: Howard Edward Haller, Ph.D. The Law of Attraction has played a major part of Jack Canfield's life. His use of Positive Psychology and the Law of Attraction have helped to shape his entire life and to be able to achieve multiple major successes.

This article provides an insight into the groundbreaking proven research about overcoming adversity and the relationship it has with "Leadership and Adversity" has received extensive endorsements and enthusiastic reviews from well-known prominent business, political, and academic leaders, best-selling authors, and leading scholars who either participated in the study or reviewed the research findings.

Overcoming Adversity: Senator Orrin G. Hatch Story United States Senator (R-Utah) By: Howard Edward Haller, Ph. D. The article give an insight into the groundbreaking proven research into how to Overcome Adversity and how to Turn Adversity into Opportunities by Howard Edward Haller, Ph.D, This overcoming adversity and leadership research has received extensive endorsements and enthusiastic reviews from well-known prominent business, political, and academic leaders and leading scholars who either participated in the study or reviewed the research findings.

This article provides an insight into the groundbreaking proven Leadership research about overcoming adversity and the relationship it has with "Leadership and Adversity" has received extensive endorsements and enthusiastic reviews from well-known prominent business, political, and academic leaders, best-selling authors, and leading scholars who either participated in the study or reviewed the research findings.

This groundbreaking proven Leadership research is about the relationship between "Leadership and Adversity." This research has received extensive endorsements and enthusiastic reviews from well-known prominent business, political, and academic leaders, best-selling authors, and leading scholars who either participated in the study or reviewed the research findings.

Groom's guide about renting or buying a Tuxedo for his Wedding- Part I (the Basic Tuxedo) TUXEDO RENTALS (OR PURCHASE): WHAT YOU NEED TO HAVE The main components of a Tuxedo and accessories include the following: Jacket Pants Shirt Vest Cummerbund ShoesrnSocksrnTiernCufflinks Tuxedo Jacket

Groom's guide about renting or buying a Tuxedo for his Wedding- Part II (Tuxedo accessories) The main accessories of a Tuxedo include: Shoes SocksrnTiernCufflinks Tuxedo Shoes

This Part I of a two part article about US Senator Inouye provides an insight into the groundbreaking proven research about overcoming adversity and the relationship it has with "Leadership and Adversity" has received extensive endorsements and enthusiastic reviews from well-known prominent business, political, and academic leaders, best-selling authors, and leading scholars who either participated in the study or reviewed the research findings.

Corporate Greed (Part I of III) Corporate greed has recently dominated the headlines in the United States. The list of fallen and disgraced Chief Executive Officers and Chief Financial Officers is long and alarming, and the stories emerging from the rubble of major corporations are quite disturbing. How did this all come to pass? What were the causes? Who failed to lead? What happen to teaching ethics?

Major General Sid Shachnow, United States Army, (Ret.) Story

Duties of the Father of the Bridern (Part II of IV-The Initial Wedding Planning) The traditional duties of the Father of the Bride during the initial planning of the Wedding and the Wedding Reception include: 1. Maintaining a calm and loving tone in your home, in spite of tension, chaos, last minute pre-wedding jitters, and problem solving. 2. Your wife, daughter, and soon-to-be son-in-law may want you to be on hand to discuss to formalize the actual wedding plans. If so, be available. You may be asked to help:r

Duties of the Father of the Bridern (Part IV of IV-The Actual Wedding Day) The traditional duties of the Father of the Bride During the actual Wedding and Reception day include: 1. Maintain a calm and loving tone, in spite of tension, chaos, last minute pre-wedding jitters, and problem solving. 2. Offer to help out on follow-up calls, running errands for your wife and daughter, and anything else that helps ease the tension for your daughter and your wife.r

This article shares a real life example of overcoming adversity. It will show how overcoming adversity has help shape a prominent leader. This article tells the background and story of one of the leader's success at overcoming adversity (in fact she faced the multiple adversities of racial, sex, and age discrimination) and then becoming a very successful leader. This article shares some of the groundbreaking Doctoral research results, as to how to overcome adversity and become a successful leader.

Leadership and Entrepreneurship: Profile of Mark Victor Hansen rn”Mega” Best Selling Author, Motivator & Chairman Mark Victor Hansen & Associates and Chicken Soup for the Soul Enterprises, Inc. [Part II of A Three Part Article]

Leadership and Entrepreneurship: Profile of Mark Victor Hansen rn”Mega” Best Selling Author, Motivator & Chairman Mark Victor Hansen & Associates and Chicken Soup for the Soul Enterprises, Inc. [Part I of a Three Part Article]

Duties of the Father of the Bridern (Part I of IV-The Announcement) From my observations and experiences of the duties of the Father of the Bride, one of my favorite poems comes to mind "IF" … “If you can keep your head when all about your Are losing theirs and blaming it on you” rn[Remember Dad, you will survive this craziness you need to dor Long before you hear your daughter say “I do” And you and your lovely now married daughter and you Will dance at the reception a step or twor So enjoy the entire wedding process; don’t be stressed or sad,r

This second part of the article about US Senator Daniel Inouye provides an insight into the groundbreaking proven research about overcoming adversity and the relationship it has with "Leadership and Adversity" has received extensive endorsements and enthusiastic reviews from well-known prominent business, political, and academic leaders, best-selling authors, and leading scholars who either participated in the study or reviewed the research findings.

Duties of the Father of the Bridern(Part III of IV-6 Weeks before the Wedding) The traditional duties of the Father of the Bride during the six weeks before the Wedding Day and up to the actual Wedding Day include: 1. Maintain a calm and loving tone in his home, in spite of tension, chaos, last minute pre-wedding jitters, and problem solving. 2. If asked to help, ensure the wedding and wedding reception invitations get done and mailed out six to eight weeks before the wedding.r

Corporate Greed- A review of recent events and the need for Corporate Ethics (Part II of III)

Leadership and Entrepreneurship: Profile of Mark Victor Hansen rn”Mega” Best Selling Author, Motivator & Chairman Mark Victor Hansen & Associates & Chicken Soup for the Soul Enterprises, Inc. [A Three Part Article]

Overcoming Adversity and Leadership: Balancing of Justice and Forgiveness I personally interviewed Major General Sid Shachnow (U. S. Army Retired), the former head of all U.S.

Corporate Greed- A review of recent events and the need for Corporate Ethics (Part III of III) At Fannie Mae, the career of well-respected CEO Franklin Raines came to an abrupt end when the Office of Federal Housing Enterprise Oversight forced a very resistant Fannie Mae Board of Directors to oust Raines. Raines, Fannie Mae's Board, and his supporters insisted that he wasn't culpable for the misuse of obscure accounting standards. But his friend thoughts were rejected and his testimony was not accepted as the full truth by the SEC, the U. S. Congress, or the public.

Senator Daniel K. Inouye: A Story of Overcoming Adversity and True Leadership [A Eulogy to a True Legend in the United States Senate and a U.S. War Hero Called Home] By: Howard Edward Haller, Ph.D.

Newcomers to EFT soon realise, as more experienced practitioners have before them, the wonderful results available when using The Movie Technique. As you watch Gary Craig work with clients throughout the DVD sets, we rarely witness a session that does not contain a wonderful example of its use. But why is it such a useful technique?

Trauma and the fight/flight response rnTo become traumatised, all that needs to happen is to endure an event during which we feel powerless, whilst simultaneously having a threat to our survival. rnOften, during these events, we also feel isolated and we do not have the physical and/or emotional resources to deal with the situation. Upon realising we are in a threatening situation, the fight/flight response kicks in. This can be due to big ‘T’ type trauma such as physical

I’ve learned during the past 20 years that almost all of us on planet earth have experienced some kind of trauma or loss, now more commonly recognized as POST TRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER (PTSD). We become trauma victims when we experience natural disasters, murder, suicide, gang fights, robbery, car accidents, rapes, riots, terrorism, war and yes, child abuse! No matter what the cause, the symptoms are similar; and, the sooner we receive treatment the sooner we have a chance to once again lead a happier life.

Over the last few decades a group of ‘super-techniques’ have emerged and are increasingly gaining in popularity. Coming under the umbrella term of ‘Energy Psychology’, these techniques engage the mind and body simultaneously, and create rapid personal transformation on both a physical and emotional level. One such, Matrix Reimprinting, has been catapulted into the limelight, following the release of the new book Matrix Reimprinting Using EFT by publishing giants, Hay House. Created by Karl Dawson, and evolving from the popular self-help technique Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT).

“A COURSE IN MIRACLES-ACIM” SAVED MY LIFE! Bettina “Sparkles” Obe uefemann 7-27-2009 Most of us who have continued our commitment to studying the “A Course in Miracles.” are by its nature inspired to extend God’s Love in various forms. To express this, I have chosen to write some articles for selfgrowth.com under the topics of Spirituality: ACIM and Mental Health: PTSD. Here I go with my first article to share that ACIM saved not only my physical life but especially my spiritual life.

These sessions took place in 1993. Joe's problems were Anorexia - having gone from 13 stone (182 pounds) to 8 stone (112 pounds) over a 9-month period, extreme anxiety, panic attacks and self-harming behaviour. Other issues that became apparent were an addiction to Aspartame, ADD and feeling a loss of control in life. Treatment consisted of eight, 2-hour EFT sessions over a period of 4 weeks.

Writing therapy offers a safe way to get thoughts and feelings down on paper or electronically so that you can deal with them effectively. When you feel like you have got so much going on in your head and your heart that you are going to explode, having an outlet for your feelings is a way to stop the train of thought from going around in circles so that you can start the healing process. These 5 facts about the healing power of writing therapy will help you understand the ef

Trauma occurs when normal coping mechanisms are overwhelmed by helplessness and/or terror. The Fight or Flight survival response is engaged without resolution. There is an ignition of the response (chemical/neurological) (fight/flight/freeze) but when it fails to avert the danger and the body does not discharge/complete the cycle, the reaction is unresolved and sits stagnant in the body, ready to be reignited by other ‘triggers’ – similar experiences (or what we even perceive

Because grief is, by nature, a very difficult and powerful emotion, many people have a hard time facing it directly. In some cases, it may seem easier to bottle up our grief rather than let it all out. It may seem more responsible – especially if we're taking care of others – to put our grief on the back burner so we ...

With all the excitement of the 2010 Vancouver Olympic Games taking place, I was just wondering…if we held an Olympics for leaders, based on personal characteristics and traits, could you bring home the GOLD? I define a leader as anyone who is in the position to guide, oversee, direct, or supervise others. It doesn’t matter if you’re a CEO of a major corporation, a small business owner, or a housewife participating in a social organization…at one tome or another, you will be looked to for your leadership.

Reactions to trauma follow a cyclical and often perpetual pattern, flowing from intrusive and arousal to avoidance reactions. Intrusive and arousal reactions bring the traumatic experience into one’s awareness. But being exposed to elements of the trauma is frightening, overwhelming, terrifying and at times socially embarrassing. Therefore, one often tries to bury anything connected with the trauma. These attempts at erasing aspects of the trauma are called avoidance reaction

Rapid Eye Oscillation Technique (REOT) is a technique that can be used for reducing excessive ruminations and worry, to calm a racing mind, and for general relaxation. It can also help eliminate meditatio "monkey mind" -- the problem with unwanted thoughts entering your consciousness during meditation. The technique is simple. You simply close your eyes and move them back and forth fairly rapidly when unwanted thoughts disrupt your equanimity. One oscillation every half seco

“A COURSE IN MIRACLES-ACIM” SAVED MY LIFE! Bettina “Sparkles” Obe uefemann 7-27-2009 Most of us who have continued our commitment to studying the “A Course in Miracles.” are by its nature inspired to extend God’s Love in various forms. To express this, I have chosen to write some articles for selfgrowth.com under the topics of Spirituality: ACIM and Mental Health: PTSD. Here I go with my first article to share that ACIM saved not only my physical life but especially my spiritual life.

I can’t count the number of times I heard, or read: « I really don’t know why I am so depressed / anxious / in pain ; I was raised by a loving, ordinary family and nothing terrible ever happened to me; the problem is just me”. Or another slightly different version “ I really don’t know why I am so depressed / anxious / in pain; I know my father had quite a temper (read he was physically abusive), or people in my family really knew how to party (read I was brought u

We’ve become a society accepting the high level of stress in our lives. We struggle to pay bills, keep up with our children and their activities, and work in jobs with diminished rewards. A general feeling of malaise adds even more to our loads. How long can we carry our burdens without some repercussions? How heavy does life get before knees begin to buckle. I’m reminded of a woman who was speaking to an audience on stress management. She held up a glass of water and ask

What is trauma? We hear the word bandied about in the mental health community or at 12 step meetings, but what is trauma anyway? Simply put, it's someone's subjective experience of a disturbing life event. It overwhelms a person's ability to cope and leaves them feeling as if they'll be harmed by someone, or that they'll loose their mind. You don't have to have someone validate a traumatic experience for you to know when you've been traumatized. Your body and mind start sendi

When we are in the midst of life trauma it is very difficult to feel anything but the pain, hurt and disappointment related to that time in life. But very often, looking back in hindsight, we can find meaning, relevance, valuable lessons and insights that were the direct result of that drama. Without that life-altering event we would not become the more aware, compassionate and wise person we are today. Many people look upon that result as the “gift” they received from th

IDENTIFYING PTSD FROM CHILDHOOD ABUSE And 3 STEPS TO BEGIN HEALING Bettina “Sparkles” Obe uefemannnr I’ve learned during the past 20 years that almost all of us on planet earth have experienced some kind of trauma or loss, now more commonly recognized as POST TRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER (PTSD).

Subconscious Reprogramming refers to the process of renewing your unconscious mind through repeated exposure to new thoughts, ideas, habits and images. You can gain a lot when you engage consciously in the process. You can easily eliminate psychological trauma when you take time to engage in the process. Oftentimes, psychological trauma manifests as emotional shock which can cause you a lot of distress and discomfort. It can even cause you bodily injury if care is not taken.

CHAPTER 1: The Caregiving Personality “Many survivors of childhood sexual abuse have developed heightened capacities to be attentive to the needs of others, to be excellent caretakers, and simultaneously to know and not know. It is not surprising that children who have organized their lives around such functions might become psychotherapists, a role in which they can continue patterns begun in their families of origin, and which allow a therapist to receive recognition that may have been missing.” (p.175) - Pearlman and Saakvitne: “Trauma and the Therapist” Introduction

By Sam Vakninr Author of "Malignant Self-love: Narcissism Revisited" The narcissist's True Self is introverted and dysfunctional. In healthy people, Ego functions are generated from the inside, from the Ego. In narcissists, the Ego is dormant, comatose. The narcissist needs the input of and feedback from the outside world (from others) in order to perform the most basic Ego functions (e.g., "recognizing" of the world, setting boundaries, forming a self-definition or identity

When life takes an unexpected turn, writing can be a beneficial, form of release from stress due to either emotional or physical factors. Many published authors have used writing as a catalyst for their survival during difficult times. Some of them include: Anais Nin, Joan Didion, Reeve Lindbergh, Tobias Wolff, D.H. Lawrence, Isabel Allende, Vivian Gornick, Kathryn Harrison, Sue William Silverman, and May Sarton. For these writers and many others, writing has given a purpose

It is increasingly being recognized that many individuals who receive the diagnosis of BPD are naturally highly intuitive and perceptive. What was previously thought of as a genetic vulnerability may reflect an innate talent. People who were born emotionally intense, sensitive and are gifted with heightened perceptivity are like powerful sports cars. It is as if they have a potent engine that requires a special fuel and a specific kind of care.

Bioenergetic Psychology: New Ways to Resolve Symptoms of Difficult Issuesr By Damaris Drewry, Ph.D. Psychology Have you been afraid that you will have a stroke, heart attack, breast cancer or diabetes because a parent did? Only 5% of cancer and cardiovascular disease is inherited (Wallett 2002). Only 5% of breast cancers are caused by inherited genes (Lipto 2005). During this time of profound planetary, economic, social, and health care changes – a new field of bioenergetic

“Purebred” schizoids shrug off their disorder: they simply don’t like being around people and they resent the pathologizing of their lifestyle “choice” to remain aloof and alone. They consider the diagnosis of Schizoid Personality Disorder to be spurious, a mere reflection of current social coercive mores, and a culture-bound artefact. Narcissist, as usual, tend to rationalize and aggrandize their schizoid conduct. They propound the idea that being alone is the only logical

Some people are naturally more intense than others. They are often told that they are ‘too much,’, ’too sensitive,’ ‘too emotional. People who feel more deeply and intensely than others are more aware of subtleties; their brain processes information and reflects on it more deeply. At their best, they can be exceptionally perceptive, intuitive, and keenly observant of the subtleties of the environment. Yet they are also overwhelmed by the constant waves of social nuances and others’ emotional and psychic energies.

Some people feel more than others. They are often told that they are ‘too much,’ ‘too intense,’ ‘too sensitive,’ ‘too emotional. People who feel more deeply and intensely than others are more aware of subtleties; their brain processes information and reflects on it more deeply. At their best, they can be exceptionally perceptive, intuitive, and keenly observant of the subtleties of the environment. Yet they are also overwhelmed by the constant waves of social nuances and others’ emotional and psychic energies.

People’s brains vary. Research has shown that some people are born with a neurological make up that can make them more emotionally or intellectually intense, sensitive, and more open to exte al stimuli than the general population. They are more aware of subtleties; their brain processes information and reflects on it more deeply. At their best, they can be exceptionally perceptive, intuitive, and keenly observant of the subtleties of the environment. Yet they are also overwhelmed by the constant waves of social nuances and others’ emotional and psychic energies.

Kelechi Uchendu is a fashion entrepreneur turned published author. In the recent release of her heartfelt non-fiction book, Bully Friends, Kelechi touches on her personal encounter with childhood bullying and provides relevant advice to students, educators, and parents. According to Pacer, 20.2% of students report being bullied in the form of name-calling, physical violence, insults, rumors, or cyberbullying. 70.1% of adolescents experience verbal and physical bullying due t

Trauma is something almost everyone experiences at some point in their lives. Some people go through traumatic experiences as children, while others make it all the way to adulthood before experiencing trauma. Regardless of when we went through our individual traumas, we all have something in common: we can become a prisoner to what happened if we don’t work through it. In order to have the greatest happiness we can in life, we need to overcome our pasts. Here are five sign

The root of any addiction or compulsion is deprivation. Deep-seated,buried, chronic deprivation. The link is often not apparent at first, and the idea of losing the need to control to gain control might seem too contradictory to fathom- especially when we are in the midst of a painful addiction. If we were to peel back, one layer after another, to the root of what now seems to be an unruly beast, we often find a tiny, fragile, tender seed of deprived need. Sometimes, the link is clear.r

“Although the push-pull behaviors in our current relationships seem to be triggered by our partner, they are actually a result of old fears we carry from our childhood. “ Anxiety is a normal part of being in an intimate relationship. It usually comes in two forms- the fear of abandonment, and the fear of engulfment. Part of us worries that if we dive in to love, we will be abandoned; On the flip side, we fear that if someone gets too close, we will be swamped or never able to leave.

“MY CBT therapist told me those were ‘irrational thinking,’ which made it worse- now I just blame myself.” “ I have gone through my childhood trauma many times, but when I argue with my partner, I still behave like a five-year-old!” It is not as though we didn’t try- Many of us have gone at length to fix, heal, and better ourselves. Through studious reading, diligent personal development work, reflections, and therapy, we often gain the necessary insights.

What is Your Emotional Awareness About Your Past? Identifying Unexpressed Emotion To find out if you are having trouble letting go of the past, please answer yes or no to the following twenty questions: Do you have painful childhood memories that you have yet to deal with? Do you often feel upset, unbalanced, uncomfortable, or even cut off from your emotions? Do you have a habit of ignoring or burying your most uncomfortable feelings? Do you always show a happy face to the

My mom was a single mother. I don’t necessarily think this was a bad thing. I was born in the 60’s, and while it appeared my mom was pretty self-sufficient, where I lived in the working-class neighborhood of Brooklyn it was considered a faux pas to give birth to a child out of wedlock. My mom knew this and she found a guy who was willing to be listed as the father on my birth certificate. I didn’t know this at the time, but my mom had been married two times before I was born.

There certainly is importance regarding modern sciences’ attainments and advancement. None can challenge its requirement and utility value. Yet one can say that we truly benefit from it only when it encourages desirable creativity. Regarding destruction sciences’ achievements have always proved to be perilous. Today’s era is meant for all round progress. In that arena the brilliant people in the field of science lead world society. Governments of various countries have

Imagine it is your 18th birthday. A well-dressed stranger comes to your home. He has news for you. He tells you that you have inherited $550 million dollars payable upon your 18th birthday. Hey! That is today. You jump up and down. Cry, get excited. Dance. Think of everything that you will buy. Think of all the people that you will buy great things for.

TOP SECRET ABOUT CHILDHOOD PTSD Are you experiencing too many PTSD Triggers? Do you still get “startled” or “react with rage or suffer other symptoms? I have shocking news for you. You haven’t fully released all your childhood demons or core PTSD issues.

Do you know that you can be living with a brain aneurism and might not even know it? An article released by ABC News called “8 Everyday Ways to Have a Brain Bleed” says that if you “[smoke], [have] hypertension, [are] female or [have] a family history of an aneurisms,” you have a higher risk factor of developing aneurisms yourself. What is worse, these aneurisms can result in brain hemorrhages—“brain bleeds” that can cause vision loss, mental incapacity, and oth

People are looking for ways to improve their lives and create more success. Many methods focus on changing thoughts and behaviors. Releasing emotional wounds from the past is another option. Could this option be right for you? What causes emotional wounds?r

Is motivation a problem for you? Do you feel stuck in some area of your life? Are you discouraged because motivation tips have not worked for you? In this article we are going to explore your personal motivation style. Each of you has a way of motivating yourself that works for you. Why aren’t you already using your motivation style? For many of us, it is outside of our conscious awareness. We are going to explore seven styles. Some of these may be more important to you than others. Use the ones that work for you.

Experiencing emotional trauma can be one of the hardest moments of your life. As you replay the events in your mind, it can seem overly difficult to focus on anything else. To get relief, you can participate in these five different strategies below. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) This is what’s commonly known as talk therapy. It’s a highly recommended treatment plan that works for trauma like PTSD, depression, and anxiety. Via the direction of your therapist, you’ll

The funeral was lovely. It was packed with friends paying their respects. But once everyone else has gone back to normal routines, close family and dear friends still grieve for the lost loved one. They may feel that the world has passed them by and feel very alone. Now is a perfect moment to make a difference to a grieving friend. If you can, reach out and show you care. • Spend time together . Take grieving friends out for a cup of coffee or lunch. Or, attend a game or go

Changing the Way You Talk to Yourselfr Randi G. Fine, Authorr From the book Close Encounters of the Worst Kind: The Narcissistic Abuse Survivor’s Guide to Healing and Recovery © 2017 Each of us has a subconscious inner voice, called an “inner dialogue,” that strongly influences our life. Since it has always been such a consistent part of our waking lives, most of us do not even realize it is there. Our inner dialogue controls everything we do. It shapes our perception, make

Combat soldiers are placed in a very precarious position once they join the military. While they were civilians, soldiers were taught that violence and murder were both morally wrong, and should refrain from committing such acts against others. However, on the battlefield, these same soldiers receive just the opposite message—in order to win, and more importantly, live, they must learn to hurt and kill. But how hard is it to strip someone of their morals a-la basic training

Is your past still affecting you? Are painful emotions from childhood holding you back? How do you know if your past is still affecting you? Some people are very aware of how their past affects their present. For example, being a child of divorce can create insecurity and worry in present day relationships. Growing up with an alcoholic parent can leave a variety of emotional scars. If you are not sure, here are some signs your past is still affecting you: 1. You have stronger reactions to problems than other people.r

One of the most direct ways to transform your life is to let go of the past. Many people try to let go of painful memories or forget the past. Another option is to let go of emotional wounds from the past.

How do good parents miss child sexual abuse? It is simple. By not asking the right questions. One day my son went to a classmate's home for a Halloween costume party. When I picked him up a few hours later I could tell by the ear to ear grin on his face that he had a great time. As we were about to leave, I was standing at the door with his little friend's father and grandmother. Both adults were giving me a great report about my son's behavior. I was a relieved parent. Thank goodness. No issues. No worries. I quickly scooted my happy kid in the car and drove home.

It hurts. Rape and sexual abuse are a scalding kind of pain. Still, it is possible to heal. Even from this pain. 1.Celebrate your survival. You’re here and you’re alive. You made it. You may be a bit frayed around the edges, but who wouldn’t be? In spite of all that you’ve been through, you showed up another day to fight again. That’s a champion. That’s a Survivor.

Operating a motorcycle involves different skills than driving a car. They’re far less stable on the highway and less visible to other drivers. The openness of the vehicle itself also makes motorcyclists far more susceptible to injury and vulnerable to conditions than other drivers. In fact, it’s estimated that motorcyclists are about “28 times more likely than passenger car occupants to die in a crash.” In 2016 alone, more than 5,000 people died as a result of a motor

We all know that traumatic events from our past can continue to haunt us and make us miserable long after the event is over. Did you know that painful emotions can affect your physical health as well? How do we experience emotions? Our language tells us a lot about how we experience emotions. We might say, “my heart was broken” or “I’m carrying the weight of the world on my shoulders” or “she stabbed me in the back”. For positive emotions we might say, “there is a song in my heart” or “that warmed my heart” or “I’m bubbling over with laughter.” These are not just poetic descriptions.

Memory Lane “No!” “Nobody kisses me! Except my mother, my Grammy, my Aunt Kisha, my LaLa, my Nanny, my Dada, my Gma,” (and the list went on) I knew the list cold. It was a list we agreed on together. See, I am his mother. And, that little four-year-old who was being indignant and yelling, was my son. He was playing with a ten-year-old girl a few yards away from me. I didn’t see what happened, but apparently, she must have kissed him. He liked her. But, he had just met her within the last hour. So she wasn’t on the list. He didn’t know her.

Speaking about social change and social justice can have dangerous consequences. It can be dangerous if you speak out as someone who is or has been affected by the injustice. People laugh at you. They try to ignore you. They try to say that “something is wrong with you”. They try to say that you are exaggerating or seeking attention. They try to silence you and if they think they can get away with it, they try to kill you.

Experiencing an accident can do a number on your car, your body, and your mind. The last one is quite often overlooked when we think about recovering from an accident. However, the trauma of an accident can have long-lasting effects. You need to be honest with yourself about any need for help with recovery. These are four tips for mentally recovering after an accident. Meditate After an accident, you’re likely to have your mind going in all sorts of directions. It can be fu

According to the CDC: In 2013 (the most recent year for which full data are available), 41,149 suicides were reported, making suicide the 10th leading cause of death for Americans. In that year, someone in the country died by suicide every 12.9 minutes. I read an article online about a young accomplished woman who died of suicide. In was so disappointed to read the comment section. You know, in usually when you read about the death of someone you expect to read expressions of grief, empathy for the family, or even disbelief. Not for this young lady.

Once again, reader’s discretion is advised. Also, due to the personal and intimate nature of the story, some names have been withheld. At the beginning of the year 2016, we got an email and then (when we asked her) a call from a woman who was residing near Dallas, Texas and who had undergone a few surgeries on her thyroid (due to cancer diagnosis). And as a consequence, Ms. Schilling ended up not only with a paralyzed vocal cord but also with a hole in her throat due to a ve

We never know when and where, but accidents are everywhere. Generally, we don't wish to encounter such incident but it will come in our most unexpected settings. There are lots of accidents that happen everyday and the most common one is a car accident that nearly result to a severe physical injury. Therefore, it is important to have an aid from a car accident lawyer who will be your companion as you are reaching for the justice. You may be accompanied by your spouse, relativ

Being burgled can be psychologically devastating for victims, not just because of the value of stolen items, but for the greater loss of treasured memories associated with keepsakes whether or not they are insured. Many people report sleep loss, feelings of impotent rage or personal invasion as well as weakened self-esteem following break-ins and losses to thieves. Reactions vary with the individual – sometimes the psychological trauma takes a while to set in but can cause

Immediately after a traumatic event, it is common for people to feel stunned and not being able to accept what has happened, as such events could arouse a lot of disturbing feelings in a person, giving rise to mixed emotions of stress, fear, anger and agitation. But things usually settle with time. Now that one and a half year has passed and you can still not stop thinking about it, let us first and foremost try to find out what is the reason for this. And attaining Self-Real

Treadmills are an important a part of any health club, as they simulate two of the very best sorts of exercise there are: strolling and running. When you may just as well go for a walk or run outside, a treadmill allows you to do it in a comfortable, controlled setting, where you'll be able to precisely set the pace you need and the way long you need to run for, and measure your performance against the final time. As a result of the treadmill is aware of all of the conditions

How to stop obsessive thinking? If you are like me and go through seasons where your brain gets stuck in obsessive thought patterns, you know the deep frustration. You may also be aware of the anxiety this obsessive thinking causes and even the link with depression. We need to be able to break the cycle and stop feeling like we have no control over our brains! There is help to get rid of obsessive thought patterns, but it takes work to kick the uncontrolled ruminating to the curb. Take Every Thought Captiver

It may seem counterintuitive to have any trust when it comes to business ventures during this time of crisis. This may be especially true if you have suffered setbacks that are related to somebody that you trust who is not coping well with current circumstances. The importance of patience and trust during this time of crisis is paramount.

Do you ever feel like you’re spinning in circles with too many goals? Are most of them conflicting? The good news is, you’re not the only one who feels that way. It’s ubiquitous, but you can solve the problem. You can narrow down your goals. Indeed reviewing last year’s goals I had set for myself, I saw by March I had crossed off two of my goals. These were goals that I really do want to accomplish. But in reality, I had set my too many goals that were time-consuming. Too many goals? Narrow down your goals thoughtfully.r

In this video, Todd Creager shares a success story of how EMDR therapy helped an individual process, heal and move on from childhood trauma. PTSD infiltrates people’s lives, their work, and relationships, often limiting them. Watch the video and listen to Todd tell the story of Sue who had a big fear of loss and abandonment. This was affecting her present relationship and with EMDR therapy Todd was able to find the memories that were triggering the fears and process them. V

The mourning process can be one of the most difficult things in the world, period. There are few experiences in life that can be as hard as dealing with the passing of someone who was important to you. If you’re trying to get through grief, then there are a number of things that can help you in a big way. Speak to a Grief Coach There are many types of professional coaches out there. Some focus on careers. Others focus on the grieving process. If you want to learn how to gri

Everyone's life is filled with ups and downs, but it can sometimes be difficult to bounce back and find your way after hitting a low point. Whether you're struggling with a divorce, job loss or the death of a loved one, it's easy to feel alone and lose sight of your goals and dreams. Here are four resources for directional life advice when you feel like you've hit rock bottom. Therapy or Counseling A psychologist, counselor or other mental health professional is a great resou

How to let go of regret? Letting go of regret can be a long and difficult process. However, it is so worth the work! There is hope on the other side of regret! Acknowledge the regret. Most of us have developed the habit of stuffing our feelings down from childhood. We think this will make us feel better when in truth, it makes us ill. It can be detrimental to our physical, mental, and spiritual health.

Transport accidents can have a profound impact on survivors, both physically and emotionally. Whether it's a car crash, train derailment, or aviation disaster, the aftermath of a traumatic incident can leave individuals struggling to cope with the physical injuries, psychological trauma, and long-term effects on their quality of life. However, with the right self-improvement tips and strategies, survivors of transport accidents can take positive steps towards healing and rebu