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Adolescent Psychology and the Media By : Jared Maloff, Psy.D. Parenting has often been referred to as life’s most difficult job, and it seems as though in recent years, this job has become increasingly more rigorous. Technological developments in recent years have given rise to novel methods for children and adults to access information. Many of these advancements are aimed specifically at the youth culture, though are responsible for a gradual transformation of the entire culture at large. Adults however, often seem a step slow in recognizing the magnitud The Tao of Sullivan By : Chris Hancock, MSW Harry Stack Sullivan, M.D. (1892-1949) was the founder of the interpersonal theory of psychiatry. He is perhaps best known for his groundbreaking work with schizophrenics whom he compassionately called “the lonely ones” (Evans, 1996). A brilliant, complicated, deeply empathic, often irascible intellectual pioneer, he was among the first to deviate from Freud’s structural orthodoxy of the time. Sullivan uniquely viewed human development as forming wholly within the context of culture and insepar How does bipolar disorder affect a family? By : Dr. Jennifer B. Baxt, DMFT, NCC, DCC Friends start to disappear and others don’t feel that they want to be around that person anymore because they feel as though the person with the disorder is no fun to be around. How does your marriage affect your children? By : Dr. Jennifer B. Baxt, DMFT, NCC, DCC When planning a family, careful consideration has to be taken in about how each spouse believes the child should be raised. A couple as to come together and plan how they are going to raise their child and decide what they each think is important. Pessimism and depression By : Dr. Jennifer B. Baxt, DMFT, NCC, DCC A person's outlook on life, for example, can be enough to either keep them out of depression, or make them more susceptible to falling into a depression. Having a negative outlook on life or a pessimistic outlook on life can increase the chances of becoming depressed, because life is not as enjoyable as it should be. Abraham Maslow Happy 100th! By : Don L Wright April 1, 2008 marked the 100th birthday of America's eminent psychologist, Abraham Maslow. His wisdom is highly relevant to anyone committed to personal growth. In this article, he provides answers to some of our deepest questions, answers that resonate with our soul and highest hopes. Maslow describes the god-like center in each of us. Synchronicity - What Exactly is It? By : Robert Paterson You've probably heard or seen the word "synchronicity" even if only as the title of a song. But what exactly is it? And how can you use it? Pursuing A Masters In Psychology By : Scott Salter Since 1960, there has been an increase in the students pursuing a masters in psychology. This article looks at the different sub-sets of psychology and the best schools at which to study. How The Psychology of Competition Helps Athletes Excel By : Corbin Newlyn Training the body is all well and good but it takes the right state of mind to excel in competition. Read on to learn more. Are You Compulsive Or Just Highly Motivated? By : Knight Pierce Hirst I don't think I'm compulsive about cleaning my kitchen. Some people think you are what you eat. I just think you are where you eat. Psychology Career Education and Advancement By : Tony Jacowski Psychologists are people in the field of science who study human behavior. They specialize in teaching, social service, research and helping people deal with psychological, mental and emotional issues. You will find most psychologists with their own private practice. What Pushes Shooters Over the Edge? By : searhrankpros After a week of deadly shootings across the country, including at least six-high profile rampages that killed 24 people, Americans are asking what made these mass murderers snap. Anorexia requires immediate therapy By : Dr. Jennifer B. Baxt, DMFT, NCC, DCC Anorexia is a serious eating disorder that affects way too many people, especially young teenage girls who are trying to liken themselves to their idols, such as movie stars or well known singers. Britney Spears Ties The Knot For Third Time By : Michael Keen We should quickly point out that this is not Britney�s Second marriage. Britney married a childhood friend of hers in a crazy Vegas ceremony a few years back however the marriage was annulled almost 24 hours after occurring with the reasons for the annulment being that he didn�t know her dislikes and she didn�t know his. Her first marriage was kinda funny and one of those things that kids do for a laugh which just pisses of their parents, the second marriage (don�t quote on this), was supposedly to Kevin Federline whom was then ejected by Britney a little over a year ago and now we have adnan in the picture (we purposely did not capitalize his name as he isn�t much of a person) , Britney met her latest pap lover as he was snarling to get pictures of her supposedly, he then convinces her to go to Mexico for a rush secret wedding so he can in his words protect her. Father Does Not Always Know Best By : Jim Brown Three famous tennis fathers show that having a parent as a coach or a manager is not always the wisest choice. The Psychology Of Anti Social Personality Disorder By : Jim Brown There are numerous personality disorders under the realm of Psychology and some of these personality disorders will be quite apparent in some individuals and be very hard to tell in others. A Quest for Understanding and Connection - Part 1 By : Jan Engels Smith This is the first in a series of articles from my book, Becoming Yourself: The Journey from Head to Heart. This series tells my story of traveling my own spiritual path. Kinds of Stress By : doclind The effects of stress are astounding. When we understand the kinds of stress we deal with we can learn how to remove them and improve our lives. Tobacco Control By : Dr. D.S. Merchant Twelve states have approved this legislation in 2007, and three more states have legislation awaiting action by the governor. “This legislation is vital in the fight to reduce the 700 to 900 deaths annually from fires caused by cigarettes and other smoking materials, Cigratte Smoking Resposible for 1 of 5 Deaths By : Dr. D.S. Merchant Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Annual Smoking-Attributable Mortality, Years of Potential Life Lost, and Productivity Losses * U.S., 1997-2001. Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR) 2005; 54(25); 625-628. How Does Stress Affect Health By : doclind The effects of stress are astounding. When we understand the kinds of stress we deal with we can learn how to remove them and improve our lives. Online Self Hypnosis Instruction By : skg9 The best self hypnosis instruction available from online Hypnosis Guide By : skg9 To help self esteem hypnosis is the answer. Prosperity Affirmations By : skg9 Positive affirmations can really change people's lives. Hypnosis is as Old as Man By : Pesic Milos The story of hypnosis is as old as the human species. Even the most unsophisticated brutes were aware of this remarkable psychological display, and it was utilized in the mystical procedures of their miracle workers to develop anxiety and intensify faith in the paranormal and the occult. Suffering From Joint Pain? By : Dr. D.S. Merchant Cartilage is what keeps the bones from grinding against each other. As your immune system eats away at your joint cartilage, pain is brought on by the formation of nerve endings in the affected area. Eventually, the pain is so sever that mobility in those joints is virtually impossible. Who Is That In The Mirror? By : Denise Nuttall Every time I look in the mirror now, I wonder "Who is that in the mirror"? It appears to be a total stranger. There is this white haired, overweight, women who has appeared to have lost that glow of youth. Migraine And Headache Aid Through NLP And Hypnosis By : Alan B. Densky, CH Headaches are the most typical nervous affection. Everyone will suffer from headache at least once , but for 55 million people in America, it is a usual experience. Take heart, effective relief is available. The Nature of Schizophrenizia By : Pesic Milos Despite the fact that schizophrenia has been known under one or another name for centuries, the nature of the disorder even at the descriptive level remains in no small measure yet to be determined. The Nature of Hypnotic Suggestion By : Pesic Milos It has been estimated that most of us do not utilize more than 10 percent of our mental capacity. Our consciousness usually has too narrow, rigid, and limited a conception of what it is capable of accomplishing. Ordinary education and daily life have taught us how to accomplish some things but have unwittingly biased us against many if not most of our capacities. Asthmatic Attack Liberation Via NLP By : Alan B. Densky, CH Asthma is a serious respiratory condition, which can be really disabling and at times even deadly. Drugs will help you with the physical symptoms and can provide prompt relief in case of an attack. Nonetheless such drugs present many undesirable side effects. Hypnotherapy can offer a safe and effective alternative. Hypnosis Symptoms as an Integral Part of Hypnotherapy By : Pesic Milos In dealing with any type of hypnosis subject clinically there is a most important consideration that should be kept constantly in mind. This is that the patient’s needs as a human personality should be an ever-present question for the hypnotist to ensure recognition at each manifestation. How To Obliterate Social Phobias And Create Self Confidence By : Alan B. Densky, CH Self confidence is an emotional and mental state which responds to our need for self-acceptance and peer recognition. It is among the oldest and most studied ideas in psychology. James W. Sire's "The Universe Next Door" -A Commentary By : Don Alexander Nihilists see themselves as machines capable of any act, any choice, because not only is there no God, no faith, but there are unlimited choices, all of them good, because after all I'm a machine, and machines can turn off and on and do anything they want at any given time. Alan Simpson's "The Marks of An Educated Man" - A Review By : Don Alexander The best results of liberal education cannot be achieved until the mind is trained to think clearly. Without proper brain-training a true liberal education cannot take place. Analogy and Metaphor as Activators of Unconscious Association Patterns By : Pesic Milos Most literary devices, including metaphor and analogy, are actually means of initiating unconscious searches and processes to evoke multiple levels of meaning. What You Want To Know About Road Rage By : Keith Londrie Road rage and aggressive driving are becoming a real problem nowadays. Indeed some people do not even accept the term rod rage but in reality they bump into the same problem over and over again. Self-Hypnosis Can Help You Eliminate A Social Phobia By : Alan B. Densky, CH Self-confidence is an attitude, which allows people to have incontestable, yet realistic views of themselves and their state of affairs. Self-confident people believe in their own capability, have a general sense of control over their lives, and trust that, within reason, they will be able to do what they want to do. NLP - Who Will It Work For, And Why? By : Alan B. Densky, CH Hypnosis was accepted by the AMA in 1958 as an effective methodology for treating nervous strain and stress related symptoms. But does it definitely work? What should you consider important when looking for a hypnotherapist, or buying hypnotherapy CDs? Benefits Of Music Therapy By : Kevin Sinclair Music therapy uses music to promote positive changes in the wellbeing of an individual. These positive changes may be manifested in changes in physical development, social and interpersonal development, emotional or spiritual wellbeing or cognitive abilities. Hypnotism Secrets - Finding The Secrets Behind Hypnotism By : Dane Stanton When it comes to hypnotism, people tend to think the only ones who have the ability to hypnotize someone is a professional hypnotist. Think again! Anyone has the capacity to create hypnosis under any circumstance. The key is complete and utter confidence. The Effectiveness Of Psychological Treatments For Treatment Resistant By : Dr. D.S. Merchant About 30% of people with depression do not respond to an antidepressant at the recommended dose and can be described as having treatment-refractory depression. Effect Of Depression On Glycemic Control In Type Two Diabetes Mellitis By : Dr. D.S. Merchant Nosocomial Transmission is well described in reports from Pakistan, Iraq, Dubai, and South Africa. Available evidence suggests that blood and other body fluids are highly infectious, but simple precautions, such as barrier nursing, effectively prevent secondary transmission. Schizophrenia and Social Support By : Dr. D.S. Merchant Looking at my patient’ scenario I feel she had multiple factors which led her to mental illness these were; poverty, lack of parental attention in childhood and teenage, unavailability of supportive person, loss of husband, suppression of own feelings due to role transition, and social stigma. Quit Smoking Hypnosis - Using Hypnosis To Help You Quit Smoking By : Dane Stanton Hypnosis is one of the most amazing forms of human psyche changing devices available. Allowing you mind to go into a state of hypnosis allows our subconscious to make changes to our habitual responses that are otherwise are to change in the conscious mind. Want To Lose Weight, Make Other Changes? There Is A Secret Formula That Guarantees Success By : Alan B. Densky, CH People have always looked for the fastest way to make personal changes, and the drug companies have amassed huge fortunes because of it. But the real "Magic Pill" that enables effortless change has always been hidden within the subconscious mind, which can be accessed through NLP and hypnosis. Permanent Weight Loss By Watching Television It's Not A Daydream! By : Alan B. Densky, CH Are you sick and tired of dieting? Do you lose two pounds and gain back five? Do you get your hopes up every time a new "miracle" diet comes along, only to find out that you still cannot beat your cravings and urges? What you really need is a diet that lets you lose weight by watching TV. Do you think it's a fantasy? Keep reading. The Educational Goal Of Psychology By : Saleem Rana Eight ways Educational Psychology can help both teachers and students create an optimal learning environment and perform better academically. Suffering From Emotional Dependency By : Victor Epand This article is about keeping your self-esteem when you are given to someone else to care for you. For some people their caregiver is their enemy. Phobias - What They Are And How You Can Get Rid Of Them Using Hypnotherapy By : Alan B. Densky, CH A phobia is defined as a fear that is not based in reality that causes uncomfortable feelings of panic. People experience phobic attacks that are triggered by normal everyday activities and environments, and these panicky feelings greatly diminish their quality of existence. Find out how you can go about reducing or eliminating the frightened feelings that are triggered by these irrational fears so it becomes possible to lead a more pleasing life. Hypnosis -- The Simple Truths Revealed By : Alan B. Densky, CH Does self-hypnosis ever fail? Once it starts working, will it keep working? Who make the best candidates for self-hypnosis? There are a lot of misnomers about self-hypnosis. This article will give you the straight scoop. Very Few of Us Ever Dreamt of Having Careers in Psychology By : Muna wa Wanjiru When we are children we tend to dream about what we will do as adults. The many careers that we choose are one like police officers, school teachers, doctors, astronauts, cowboys and movie stars NLP & Hypnosis Formula For Success By : Alan B. Densky, CH Have you ever tried to eliminate a negative behavior, only to be unsuccessful? It is irrelevant whether it was losing weight; trying to give up cigarettes; trying to break a nail biting habit; or just what it was. You just couldn't make yourself do it. Fortunately there is hope if you know what to do when your self-improvement program fails. Female Circumcision By : Dr. D.S. Merchant In this scenario it is talking about very scaring traditional practice which involves cutting of female genitalia by knives, razor blades, or by piece of glass. The purpose of this practice is to maintain female virginity and to restrain women from sexual acts before marriages. This practice is known as “Female Circumcision (FC) or Female Genital Mutilation (FMG)”. There are three types of female circumcision: in type one (prepuce) the clitoris is cut off; in type two, clitoris and labia minora (inner covering of the vagina) are cut off; and in type three clitoris and labia minora are cut and labia majora (outer covering of the vagina) is stretched and stitched together, this type is called infibulation. In infibulation a small opening is left for the urination and menstruation. This tradition appeared 2000 years ago and it is still practice in Middle East countries, Malaysia, Indonesia, and in some Muslim population of India, Pakistan and East Africa. According to Dorkenoo (as cited in Gibeau, 1998). How To Improve The Ability To Recollect Information And Abolish Test Anxiety By : Alan B. Densky, CH People quite often find it extremely tricky to memorize the voluminous amount of study material required to pass an exam. And even those who can memorize new information often find it impossible to recollect that data during an exam. It has been found that there are many little tricks that you can use to improve the ability to focus concentration, absorb, and then recall that information. This article explores some of those options. Hypnosis Memory Improvement: Concentration, Retention, Recall By : Alan B. Densky, CH Thanks to TV, radio, and the Internet, everybody I know is afflicted with a barrage of too much information. And on account of the pressures caused by the frantic lives we lead, our capacity to center our attention, understand information, and recollect it later when needed has been smashed. This expose explores natural methods that can be used to cure the situation. Humor No Humor Found In Lies By : Jim Brown Many people find great humor in gossip, but there is no humor found in lies that are told on people. Psychology term paper By : Sharon White In Psychology term paper you write for a mind-related subject. You are analyzing one or more problems related to the mind. Strong writing skills are necessary when you write for any specialized subject. Firstly, you need to be thorough about the contents that you are going to cover in your Psychology term paper. Secondly the presentation should be lucid and organized. What You Need to Know to Start a Successful Coaching Practice By : marie mastria To be successful takes more than developing the skills needed to coach. To use coaching as part of your practice, or as your entire practice, takes becoming known to those who are interested. Here, we present strategies that will help cut your time to a full practice. Niche marketing, article writing, and strategic alliance are some of the techniques discussed in this article. Knowing Authors Through Their Handwriting By : Jimmy Cox Graphoanalysis has given me one reward that cannot be measured in dollars and cents, or for that matter, in any other way I can describe. It has given me the ability to know people. All kinds of people. Homosexuals And Their Handwriting By : Jimmy Cox Decoding handwriting can be used for all sorts of purposes. It’s used for finding criminals, explaining a person’s emotional state or personality. Some even say it can be used to determine if a person is homosexual. Are You Arguing With Your Child? By : Laurie Weiss Many parents believe that the best way to teach children to be successful is to teach them to obey. Teach them to argue, instead! 5 Ways to stay connected to someone suffering from mental illness By : Mary Logan Dealing with mental illness in the family can put a strain on family relationships. Here are five ways to stay connected to someone with mental illness. Helping the whole family cope with mental illness By : Mary Logan Parents, siblings and spouses dealing wtih a family member’s mental illness face unique challenges. Here are my top 5 ways to keep the family involved and moving forward. Careers In Psychology - Which One Is Right For Me By : Bowe Packer Wanting to pursue a career in psychology, but don’t know which field is right for you? Find some answer. 2006 Saw a Resurgence in US Violence Rates By : Kathryn Seifert In some parts of the US, violence rates were higher than they have been in decades. Professionals seek the reasons and the cure. Prevention should play a major role in this effort. What You Condemn Or Admire In Others Talks About You By : Ineke Van Lint What you do not have inside yourself, you can not see in others! What you condemn or detest in others are your own qualities that you do not want to face, but that you should be working at. Awareness As A Portal To Flow By : Saleem Rana Awareness can be seen as a methodology, a plan for personal and professional achievement. It is a way to manage change. Applied Mysticism By : Saleem Rana Your mind can only run over what you know. But all this data is mined from the past, because that is where all known variables exist. What you need is an answer from the future. This answer comes in an unexpected way. It can come as an insight, someone just showing up with the answer, or finding the answer in a book that you happen to pick up. From Cary IL: On Getting a Marriage Counselor to Fix your Marriage By : Dr Mike Shery This article describes all you’ll ever need to know about how to find an expert marriage counselor in northern Illinois who will make your marriage brand new again! How to Cope with Academic Pressure - 4 Suggestions How By : Kristie Lorette School places a great deal of stress on students. But just like any stress, there are coping strategies that you can employ to manage your pressures. This article gives you four suggestions on how to cope with academic pressure. The Alchemy Of Focus By : Saleem Rana At any point in time, you can turn your life around by choosing the magic of focus. With focus, you can turn lead into gold. Questions Shape Worlds Out Of Infinite Possibilities By : Saleem Rana Questions create a processional effect that can change our destiny. The Winner’s Secret By : Saleem Rana What is the difference between winners and losers? It’s psychology, the psychology of the right attitude and sustained attention. Assessing the Future Risk of Youth Violence By : Kathryn Seifert It is essential that youth at risk for future violence receive the appropriate interventions to prevent aggression. Risk assessment tools can aid in this process. The Bipolar Disorder By : Pj Germain Thirty percent of patients who have bipolar I illness first experience symptoms as teenagers. In the usual course, episodes of illness are followed by periods of wellness (euthymia), at first punctuated by years but later settling into a pattern that is often seasonal. From Cary, Illinois: Depression in Later Life By : Dr Mike Shery Depression is not a normal part of the aging process in Cary, Illinois or anywhere else in the U.S. However, this no-nonsense article explains why there is a strong likelihood of it occurring when other physical health conditions exist in the elderly. Most Effective Treatments For Agoraphobia By : Stephen Price If you are seeking professional help for agoraphobia, you really need to be informed about the most effective forms of therapy before you visit a therapist for the first time. Kinds Of Therapy For Depressed Patients By : John Morris Behavioral therapy offers a fairly high success rate. It can be conducted on an individual basis or as part of a group therapy strategy. Behavioral therapy focuses primarily on helping depressed patients to develop coping strategies for the problems they encounter and new patterns of behavior... Birth Marks - A Blast From the Past By : Robert Shields Birth marks have always been a mystery. Where do they come from and why are they there. There has never been a simple and logical answer until now. Here Is The Secret Of My Success By : Saleem Rana Your mind can bring you what you want once you know how to use it. What Does It Take To Feel Truly Alive By : Saleem Rana What is preventing you from enjoying the fullness of life? This article examines how you are giving away your power and what you can do to get it back. As Spinoza once said, "Happiness is increasing power." Discover Fire Again By : Saleem Rana Today is a precious day. How will you use it? Learn Some Important Basics Of Body Language By : Abbas Abedi Pick up some useful tips on understanding body language signals. Explode Your World With Possibilities By : Saleem Rana You have more brain connections than molecules in the known universe? What are you doing with it? Been in a Car Crash or Work Accident? Think You Might have Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder? By : Dr Mike Shery There can be up to 22 warning signs that indicate you or a family member would benefit from counseling or therapy when experiencing PTSD. After counseling you will be able to recall the traumatic event without being overwhelmed by painful emotions and start to function normally. Discover how! Being an Optimist - Part 2 By : Dr Leo Kady Individuals who are more optimistic report themselves to be more alert, more proud, more enthusiastic, active, and engaged. In this second part on, Being an Optimist, we will look at Energization and Immunization. How to Identify and Easily Interact With the Direct Personality By : Art Kleimer Achieve a happier life by easily dealing with the direct personality type How to Identify and Easily Interact With the Controlling/Solitary Personality By : Art Kleimer Got a hermit in your life? Here’s how to successfully interact with them. What Should You Do If Your Partner Has Cheated Part II of II By : Jaci Rae What happens when one partner learns that their partner has cheated? How can you save your sanity and get the love you deserve. Faith, Courage, And Love And Joy Will Come By : Saleem Rana When you believe with your whole mind, body, and soul in what you do, then you are as good as invincible. How To Be A Success By : Saleem Rana When you go about it the right way, you can be a master at any game, whether it is to be a great athlete or a millionaire. Blended Family Problems? 21 Ways Counseling Can Help By : Dr Mike Shery As a psychologist and counselor in the Woodstock-Cary-Algonquin-Crystal Lake and Lake in the Hills area of Illinois, I find that there are 21 essentials you can expect when receiving counseling for your blended family’s problems. Here they are: De-Bug Your Life and Find Fulfillment By : Art Kleimer Keep negativity out if you want to let happiness in How to Identify and Easily Interact With the I (Ego Centered) Personality By : Art Kleimer Got some big egos in your life? Here’s how to get along with them. Being an Optimist - Part 1 By : Dr Leo Kady The more optimistic you are the greater your chances of remaining vibrantly healthy, beating disease, living longer, being more successful at work, having a better marriage, and becoming far more financially secure. WARNING Signs of Suicide: By : Dr Mike Shery The subject of suicide inspires immediate horror and it is so charged with universal dread and burning emotion that people almost always avoid talking about it. This life-saving article breaks this taboo and lists the warning signs of suicide everyone should know in order to save a life. The Psychological Reality of Positive Thought and Complex Thought By : Dr Leo Kady A whole new school of psychiatry has grown up around the development of positive thinking. The key is intercepting negative thoughts. Surprisingly, no matter how positive we think we are, many of us have internal, mostly negative chatter that ties up thecerebral circuits all day long. Much of this chatter is actually pretty idiotic if you stop and listen to it. Most of the time we're simply ripping ourselves apart. The more negative our mood, the more we're apt to nag ourselves. The science of positive thought can be learned through certain therapies, of which cognitive therapy is one example. Personal Brain Revitalizer - Take Advantage of your Brain Cycles By : Brian Walsh Have you ever written an email, and hesitated sending it because you wanted it reviewed first? What if no one else was available to help you? Understanding a little-know aspect of brain functioning will increase your effectiveness at home, work, or school. Why You Can’t Always Trust Your Feelings By : Saleem Rana While for the most part we can trust our feelings, there are times when it’s a recipe for disaster.
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