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https://www.gwca.co.uk/site/news/christmas-wishes-2023 | 2024-02-25T06:26:11 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947474581.68/warc/CC-MAIN-20240225035809-20240225065809-00552.warc.gz | 0.936745 | 131 | CC-MAIN-2024-10 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__195652883 | en | Wishing everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
This year we won't sending out Christmas cards, instead we are donating to Charity. The Partners have chosen Andy’s Angels who provide a Grief Play Café Hope at Hive Pilgrim's House, West Worthing on the last Sunday of each month. This is a safe space for children and their families to go to while they are navigating their way through their own grief journey.
Our donation will go towards funding therapeutic music production session's with Audio Active next year. These session's help build self confidence and self-esteem and gives the children and young people an opportunity to express themselves creatively. | psychology |
https://episodesupport.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/115004087714-Bullying | 2024-03-02T23:36:58 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947476137.72/warc/CC-MAIN-20240302215752-20240303005752-00832.warc.gz | 0.888065 | 164 | CC-MAIN-2024-10 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__200269276 | en | Bullying -- If you see or personally experience bullying on Episode or the Episode forums, please do not hesitate to report the behavior to us to help prevent future cases. If you can provide additional information including screenshots and usernames, it helps us keep our platform a positive place for everyone!
Bullying includes, but is not limited to, all of the below:
- Abusive comments, hate speech, harassing messages - incessant, threatening, sexual or otherwise.
- Posting negative content or creating content that paints other members in a negative or hurtful light.
- Inciting violence or harassment towards Episode, Episode Community members, or Episode staff.
For more information on bullying and how to prevent it:
**If you believe someone is in immediate danger, please call their local authorities.** | psychology |
https://supernormal.com/blog/how-to-schedule-focus-time | 2024-04-13T12:38:00 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296816734.69/warc/CC-MAIN-20240413114018-20240413144018-00366.warc.gz | 0.923753 | 3,010 | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__179254247 | en | Focus time is one of the most valuable tools we have as knowledge workers to get meaningful work done. With so many distractions around us and a never-ending stream of emails, messages, and notifications vying for our attention, it can feel impossible to focus on important projects.
That's where focus time comes in - by blocking off chunks of time dedicated solely to one activity or project, without multi-tasking or task switching, we can work with greater clarity and efficiency. The benefits are clear: studies show we can get an entire day's worth of work done in as little as 3-4 hours of focused time.
In this comprehensive guide, we'll break down everything you need to know about focus time: what it is, why it's so important for productivity, when and for how long to schedule sessions, techniques to eliminate distractions and interruptions, using apps to enforce focus time disciplines, the concept of deep work, incorporating breaks and balancing intensity with recovery, team-based strategies, and much more.
By understanding the science behind focus and implementing a few simple best practices into your schedule, you'll be amazed at how much higher quality work you can deliver while feeling less stressed. Let's get started!
What is Focus Time?
Focus time refers to designated blocks of time set aside solely for working on a specific project or activity without switching tasks or allowing any external interruptions like emails or messages. It's often used synonymously with terms like deep work, flow time, maker time, or solo time.
The key distinguishing element of focus time is singly working on one priority task with no distractions, and actively avoiding context switching between multiple projects or activities. It's time reserved not for just working 'in general', but specifically for making focused progress on clearly defined goals and outcomes.
During focus time, notifications are muted, email and messaging apps are closed, and meetings or calls are purposefully not scheduled. By minimizing distractions for an unbroken stretch of time, usually at least 60-90 minutes, you are able to reach a state of intense concentration where you can work with maximum productivity.
This type of time block scheduling works because of how our brains operate: when we constantly task switch throughout the day, our brains exert extra effort to reorient to each new task, costing mental energy and reducing overall efficiency. Multitasking also prevents us from reaching deeper states of concentration where skilled, creative work can happen.
Focus time essentially allows rapid, distraction-free momentum to compound in service of big picture goals.
Why Focus Time Matters for Productivity
There are countless frameworks out there purporting to offer the secrets to better productivity, but nearly all of them tend to recognize the value of focus time in some form or another. That's because creating buffers of intense, focused work with zero distractions delivers outsized benefits:
- Complete complex projects faster - Focused blocks ensure effort compounds, leading to greater overall momentum in service of big outcomes.
- Increase efficiency by up to 500% - Studies show workers are far less distracted and can maintain intense productivity for longer periods during focus time.
- Make fewer errors - Distractions and task switching deplete IQ and working memory capacity, leading to more mistakes. Focused work ensures higher quality output.
- Enable a state of flow - By working without interference for longer periods, you can enter flow where creativity, problem-solving, and sense of positive challenge peak.
- Reduce stress and improve wellbeing - Focused work with positive progress quite literally makes us happier and delivers a sense of satisfaction lacking with fragmented efforts.
The truth is, almost no meaningful knowledge work gets done in a state of distraction. Though it may not feel urgent to address that blinking notification the moment it arrives, switching focus inherently incurs a mental cost.
Like a tax applied to our cognitive bandwidth, these costs compound all day long and price us our best work. That's why actively blocking out distraction-free focus time is so indispensable. When honoring buffer periods, nearly all forms of creative work become easier, higher quality, and more enjoyable.
What's the Ideal Focus Time Duration
How long should focus sessions be scheduled for? While 25-30 minute focus blocks do offer some benefit, research suggests it takes around 40-50 minutes to become fully immersed in an activity. 60-90 minute unbroken sessions thus tend to deliver the best results. Workers achieve complex tasks with greater efficiency while also reaching deeper states of engagement.
Keep in mind that when just starting out with focused time blocks, shorter periods are recommended so the practice can be built up as a habit before intensifying effort. Start with 30-45 minutes at first while adjusting behaviors and self-discipline. Once greater concentration is achievable in those windows, move to hour long blocks, then eventually 90 minutes.
It’s also worth noting that everyone has different optimal time spans for intense concentration depending on variables like rest, nutrition, innate working memory capability, and more. Start conservatively and incrementally build endurance as you better understand your personal capacity. Maintaining intensity in a measured, sustainable way over weeks and months is most effective.
How to Schedule Focus Time in Your Calendar
Getting the most out of focus time requires carving out blocks in your calendar and then vigorously protecting them by:
- Batching Priorities – On a weekly basis, batch out the projects and tasks coming down the pipeline. Then schedule focus blocks around one specific outcome. Avoid splitting focus between disparate goals.
- Morning Prioritization – Since willpower and working memory tend to be highest earlier in the day, focus blocks are often best scheduled in the morning when possible. Manage energy, not time. Set an ambitious but realistic goal to channel efforts efficiently.
- Enforcing Hard Cutoffs – While open-ended focus blocks do have a place, whenever possible, set a hard stop time to incentivize progress in the window while preventing unbounded efforts that could risk burnout.
- Buffering Time Around Blocks – After ending an intense stretch of concentration, the brain often needs time to recooperate cognitive resources. Buffer at least 15-30 mins around focus blocks for this purpose while also preparing for the next session.
- Communicating with Stakeholders – Let colleagues know when you have heads-down time blocked off so expectations can be set across teams. Sync up after you emerge from the block. Consider using markers like headsets or status lights.
Tip: Schedule focus blocks on your calendar to delineate them just like any other meeting. This signals to others that your time is protected for focused work.
Optimizing Your Environment for Deep Work
Just as important as scheduling focus time is adapting your environment to enable deeper levels of concentration to arise organically. Here are some quick tips:
- Locate a quiet, private space: Find a room or area removed from audible distractions, conversations, foot traffic or other stimuli.
- Minimize visible distractions: Turn off phone screens, close browser tabs not needed for the current project, clear your physical workspace of clutter.
- Use noise cancellation tools: Noise cancelling headphones with white noise/ambient playlists help further minimize unpredictable sounds.
- Experiment with standing/walking desks: Avoiding chairs can grant a notable energy boost and further engage the body to mirror increased cognitive intensity.
The goal with these environmental optimizations is to eliminate external distractors as much as possible so you can channel work efforts more wholly. When surrounding stimuli is streamlined, greater inner clarity naturally emerges to drive progress on the task at hand.
Apps to Help Enforce Focus Time
Several apps exist to aid focus time efforts by discouraging task switching or muting notifications during designated blocks. They essentially incentivize you to maintain concentration or else forfeit programmed rewards. Here are some top options:
Supernormal - This web app features powerful AI to transcribe notes from meetings automatically. It integrates with tools like Zoom, Google Meet, and more. The transcription allows you to focus on the discussion rather than taking manual notes, and having notes from your meetings makes preparing for them take up less time so you have more time to focus on getting things done.
Freedom - Completely disables internet access to select sites and apps for a predetermined block of time.
Focus@Will - Plays motivational, lyric-free music designed to match and sustain focus states based on neuroscience.
Forest - Grow a virtual tree during your focus time. If you leave the app or switch tasks before the timer expires, the tree dies.
Be Focused - A customizable timer that paces out focus/break intervals while blocking sites and apps. Rewards productivity by growing an in-app garden.
The Pomodoro technique also offers a straightforward timer system to deploy focus time. By working in 25 minute bursts punctuated by short breaks, focus can be sustained over longer periods while preventing burnout.
Achieving Flow States Through Focus
Have you ever worked on a project where time seemed to stand still? Where everything clicked and your productivity and creativity peaked? That magical mental state where you lacked nothing yet wanted nothing else but to continue working is known as flow state.
The concept originates from the research of psychologist Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi. He proposed that the state arises when challenge level and skill level are most closely matched and aligned towards purpose. By intensely focusing without overexertion, flow allows us to tap unconscious forces within the psyche to tackle complex, rewarding goals.
What’s incredible about cultivating focus time is it allows us to more easily access these elusive flow states. By insulating a long enough period for uninterrupted clarity to manifest devoid of distractions, flow arises as concentration compounds and we become completely absorbed in the task.
Stress declines, outside worries fade away, and all cognitive resources coalesce around a singular goal. We lose track of space and time. Finding no reason to self-interfere given environmental support, neuron symphonies crescendo and deliver incredible productivity.
While the experience differs for everyone, that ineffable flow state is likely what all truly great artists, inventors, athletes, writers, innovators and entrepreneurs throughout history tapped into to manifest breakthroughs. By purposefully engineering focus time, we too can open portals to this state more readily to unlock our higher creative potentials in service of meaningful work.
Staying Productive Over Time with Focus Cycles
Sustaining a constant state of extreme productivity is not realistic over longer periods. Concentrated focus requires substantial mental energy best spent in thoughtful moderation. Much like training at the gym tears muscle fibers that then need time to rebuild and grow stronger, after intense focus blocks, the mind similarly needs to restore and recover cognitive resources to avoid fatigue.
Cycling intense focus intervals with periods of rest maximizes sustainability and counters the law of diminishing returns. Here are some key principles to integrate rest, recovery and replenishment activities into your focus time routines:
- Take regular 15-30 minute breaks - After 45-90 minute focus blocks, take breathers to catch your mind’s eye, stretch or sip some tea before diving back in.
- Schedule non-work blocks before/after focus blocks - Leave breathing room of at least 15-30 mins around focus blocks for reflecting, preparing or decompressing as needed.
- Layer active recovery activities into break times - Take a short walk, get the blood flowing or do light exercise for 5-10 mins during breaks to clear mental congestion.
- Regularly practice deep breathing techniques - Simple deep breathing for even 1-2 minutes profoundly activates relaxation responses to ease hyperfocus states.
- Maintain self-awareness of overexertion - Learn to recognize your personal warnings signs of fatigue like loss of interest, frustration, or declining performance. Adjust effort levels downward or take a break at that point.
The goal of intelligent focus time implementation is to work intensely without crossing over into unsustainable burnout territory. Concepts like deep work, deliberate practice and intermittent intense periods were developed observing world-class experts - and they avoided full-throttle efficiency at all times.
Use small breaks to regularly reconnect with your current state. Are you still feeling positive challenge and enjoyment? Or are negative emotions emerging signalling it's time to pull back? Checking in often prevents overdoing it. By feeling out optimal intensity as you build work capacity, you’ll maximize results over the long-term.
Team-Based Strategies to Coordinate Focus Time Across Groups
While personal focus time offers huge benefit, even greater progress can be achieved when teams synchronize efforts. Just as sports teams coordinate players fulfilling roles as one cohesive unit, project groups collaborating during focus blocks amplifies throughput:
- Establish team focus hours ensuring alignment - Set recurring 2-4 hour windows where nonessential meetings are barred and notifications muted.
- Take turns as designated point of contact - Rotate which member is the sole contact responding to outside communications during team focus blocks.
- Converge for standups before/after focus blocks - Focused individual progress shines brightest when integrated as part of a well-coordinated team workflow.
- Maintain transparency on block progress and challenges - Quickly share progress updates and roadblocks with colleagues so leadership can swiftly adjust support.
- Celebrate wins and learnings - Recognize major milestones reached through focus time. Discuss what worked and what can be refined to encourage ongoing buy-in.
In certain high stakes environments like emergency rooms, submarine command centers, or airplane cockpits, coordinated periods of extreme operational focus mean the difference between life or death outcomes. But even in everyday business contexts, the compound yield of aligned groups working distraction-free for hours on end can deliver incredible progress.
If competing as part of global economy that never sleeps, synchronizing group flow states accelerates innovation and sustainable competitive advantage. Focus time merits organization-wide evangelizing. Transform not just individual productivity but company culture by making deep work business as usual.
Focus time delivers outsized impact on business outcomes by allowing skilled workers to reach elevated states of productivity. Protecting uninterrupted hours to intensify efforts on clearly defined priorities leads to greater progress in less time with higher quality output.
By blocking distraction, singularly concentrating cognitive resources, and reaching flow states when aligned with purpose, breakthrough solutions seem to naturally emerge. As leaders invest more in developing attention capital across organizations while limiting useless meetings and superficial busywork, a rising tide lifts all boats.
At its essence, regularly scheduled focus time grants each of us greater agency over our scattered modern minds. It provides tools to consciously harness the enormous creative forces hiding in plain sight within our own nervous systems in service of meaningful goals. By repeatedly entering these information-rich domains of conscious quiet just below overt thought, we transcend our default modes to unlock lasting insight and inspiration. | psychology |
http://www.springvillegi.org/rethinking-sgi/ | 2018-12-11T02:18:55 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-51/segments/1544376823550.42/warc/CC-MAIN-20181211015030-20181211040530-00234.warc.gz | 0.94282 | 147 | CC-MAIN-2018-51 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-51__0__125674864 | en | |We set a goal for this year—to listen carefully to the members of our school community (YOU!). We will be engaging you in thought exchanges over the course of the school year. It’s a simple three step process. We ask a question, you share your thoughts, and you rate the thoughts of others. Please select one of the icons listed on the right to watch a short introductory video. You can then respond by telling us what you think. Afterwards, it’s important to go back into the exchange and rate the thoughts of others. In this way, we can get a sense of what’s most important to everyone in our school community.
OUR FOCUS FOR THIS EXCHANGE | psychology |
https://summerberrysundaedotcom.wordpress.com/2015/11/19/my-top-5-ways-to-prevent-and-de-stress-health/ | 2020-09-24T08:13:11 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-40/segments/1600400214347.17/warc/CC-MAIN-20200924065412-20200924095412-00608.warc.gz | 0.937578 | 779 | CC-MAIN-2020-40 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-40__0__259733058 | en | No one likes being stressed, and we especially don’t like the side effects stress brings along! We need to look after ourselves to make sure our bodies and minds can cope with what life brings us. So here’s my top 5 ways to de-stress so you can have yourself a perfect Christmas!
1) PLAN AHEAD
Got a party coming up and need a new outfit? Got exams along the way that you need to study for? Whatever the D-day is, it’s always best to prepare for it early. Make a list of things you need to do for the big day and stick the list somewhere you’ll always see it so you can’t ‘accidentally forget’. If you need your hair or makeup doing for an occasion, book it in advance to avoid disaster. If you have an essay due on a certain date, make the time to do it weeks before. Planning ahead saves those dramatic last minute disasters that cause bad decisions.
2) PAMPER DAY
Nothing beats a good pamper session, whether you do it at home or go to a spa. There are many ways to relax during a pamper day, such as bubble baths, massages, getting your hair and nails done as a treat. Having some relaxing scents around you during the process helps set the relaxing mood – try aloe vera or patchouli, or a scent you know relaxes you. Spend a good hour or two at least unwinding. There’s always time to squeeze in a relaxation session in even the most hectic of schedules, after work before you go to sleep, before you go out on the town, there’s no excuse for skipping a pamper day. Allowing your body to unwind regularly helps release building tensions that trouble you and keeps us from reaching that boiling point.
3) WEEKEND AWAY
A spontaneous trip away is a good way to take your mind off your troubles. It can be a night away, a weekend trip or an overseas holiday – the change of surroundings is sure to do your body and mind some good. Many last minute holidays are cheap if you know what you’re looking for, and travelling to a national city for a day or two is just as good as a jet-bound getaway.
4) READ A BOOK/WATCH A SERIES OR FILM
Escaping into a fantasy world is a perfect way to take your mind off anything that stresses you out. If you opt for a new topic you’ll be more likely to concentrate on what’s on the screen or page than what’s been troubling you; don’t pick something you’ve already watched recently as your mind won’t focus as easily on the subject. A lengthy series will keep you hooked for longer, taking your mind off what’s troubling you for longer.
5) BE CRAFTY (THE ART KIND)
Always wanted to learn how to knit or make candles? Now’s the time to do it! Pick an easy craft first as it’s less likely to add fuel into the fire and stress you out even more. Taking the time to learn a new craft will focus your mind and is also highly rewarding. There are many options for a new craft to learn, soap making, knitting, sewing, woodwork, baking, the list is almost endless! The results can also be used as holiday gifts, a thoughtful and creative substitute for an expensive shop gift, plus you won’t be frustrated with holiday shopping.
How do you cope with stress? How do you prevent yourself from becoming stressed? Feel free to comment below and let us know what you do to relieve yourself of stress. Stay sweet x | psychology |
http://congres2015.amrpr.ro/speakeri/hugh-jenkins/ | 2024-04-19T00:06:56 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817249.26/warc/CC-MAIN-20240418222029-20240419012029-00185.warc.gz | 0.945264 | 1,188 | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__151260436 | en | Hugh Jenkins PhD BA BPhil DipFT MIFT
Hugh has lived and worked in Mali, France, and Zambia, giving him a unique experience of different cultural mores, and the absolute nature of the relative
Hugh was Chair of the British Association for Family Therapy (1982-5); Director of the Institute of Family Therapy (1987-96). In 1996 he was awarded the Medal of the Hungarian Family Therapy Association in recognition of his contribution to the field in Hungary. He is a founder member of the European Family Therapy Association, and was responsible for the book programme for Eastern Europe for the International Family Therapy Association. He served on the UK Committee of the Association for Child Psychology and Psychiatry.
He is or has been a visiting lecturer for a number of training institutions, including: Istituto di Terapia Familiare di Firenze, Shinui Institute for Systemic Practice, Tel Aviv; BUCSAKI, Budapest; Stuttgarter Institut für Systemische Therapie, Stuttgart; Family Resource and Training Centre, Singapore. He is a board member of Dianoia, Institute of Family Therapy and Systemic Practice, Timisoara.
Hugh was a Senior Lecturer, Institute of Psychiatry, London, and Director of its Family and Couples Therapy programme for three years, teaching on the programmes until retiring in 2011. He has published over fifty professional papers and chapters in the UK, Europe, and US.
He has consulted to and published and taught about working with family businesses in the UK, Budapest, Prato, Timisoara, Barcelona, and Singapore, and was a Visiting Fellow at The Business School, Bournemouth University.
Asked what is his passion now, Hugh says: “To paint and explore the uncertainties of watercolour, which have many parallels with therapy. In both instances we have to live with the uncertain, the unspoken, the unknown known; to find form in the yet to be formed, and to accept that sometimes the greatest effects come from our mistakes, that we cannot replicate exactly, because each moment is unique. When painting or therapy become formulaic we would do better to stop and care for ourselves a while before facing again those different kinds of ‘white paper’ in which lies the unexplored. My Dean of Studies said to me in at the end of my first year at university in 1966; ‘Hugh you are too self-sufficient’, but it took me over thirty years to begin to understand those wise words. I sometimes think that my patients have also been trying to teach me this too.”
Hugh maintains a small practice as therapist and supervisor.
Talking with the patient: but is this therapy?
Hugh Jenkins PhD
Workshop length: Two hours
In this workshop I ask: “What is therapy?” While there can be no definitive answer here, there may be some important lessons for us to learn, not least what therapy is not! I will let C.G Jung be my guide:
‘… one can get along for quite a time with an inadequate theory, but not with inadequate therapeutic methods.’
My focus will primarily be on therapeutic methods and some of the underlying thinking. To this end, there will be a brief introduction to key concepts that relate to differernt therapeutic orientations. These are:
- psychodynamic theory;
- systemic models;
- transgenerational perspectives;
- gendered temporal ways of thinking;
- a schema of different levels of abstraction from behaviour, emotions, feelings, meanings, through to beliefs.
While this may seem a lot of material, it can be simplified in a way that allows the mental health practitioner, of whatever professional background, to connect with the patient in an effective way. The skills proposed are useful in making a diagnosis as well as in on-going treatment.
The concepts described above will be demonstrated through a live interview. This will help demonstrate important aspects of the nature of this unique relationship, and introduce some simple skills to enable the clinician to develop their own spontaneity.
If we can meet these demands, then in Patrick Casement’s words, we will learn to ‘do therapy by the patient – not by the book’.
Jung, 1931, in Chodorow, J., (1997) Jung on Active Imagination. London. Routledge. p. 85
Casement, P. (1985) On Learning from the Patient. London. Routledge.
Timeless time and change in psychotherapy
Hugh Jenkins PhD
National Congress of Psychiatry Trainees
12 September 2015
This plenary presentation examines some ways in which time can seem to disappear or be suspended in treatment. It may be that in these instants the patient becomes more open to change, and through a temporal understanding the therapist can help facilitate this other-time experience. This may happen in the therapy room, through suggestion, or ritualised homework assignments. My view is that in these moments therapist and patient occupy the same temporal moment, what anthropologists would call ‘sacred’ or ‘sublime’ space and time. In these ‘nows’ we may become part of ‘the artless art’, beyond striving to achieve, something we know; something we cannot force into existence.
I will draw on ideas about time from philosophy and anthropology with reference to Sigmund Freud and Mara Selvini Palazzoli’s work and my own practice. These ideas are relevant in all healing approaches and not dependent on a specific therapeutic model since they as much about the encounter as technique. Both are important. | psychology |
http://newagesupastore.com/newagenews/review1201b2.htm | 2017-09-23T10:52:57 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-39/segments/1505818689624.87/warc/CC-MAIN-20170923104407-20170923124407-00460.warc.gz | 0.914142 | 136 | CC-MAIN-2017-39 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-39__0__121580596 | en | The Don't Sweat Guide for Couples
By Richard Carlson, Ph.D.
In this guide for couples, men and women are shown how to make their intimate relationships more joyful and stress-free while maintaining their loving connection. Addressing such concerns as:
· Remember the one you fell for
· Forget to keep score
· Aim for the extraordinary
· Be the bright spot in your partner's day
· Appreciate the benefit of a doubt
· Cherish the child in your partner
Your relationships will definitely benefit from these and many more helpful pointers.
Reviewed by Hiromi Mitsuya.
Released by Bantam Books December 2001. | psychology |
https://talktothetan.com/home/2018/2/28/ten-days-of-silence-here-i-come | 2019-09-15T14:14:27 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-39/segments/1568514571506.61/warc/CC-MAIN-20190915134729-20190915160729-00028.warc.gz | 0.892428 | 913 | CC-MAIN-2019-39 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-39__0__177620865 | en | Ten days of silence – here I come
This is a day that I’ve both been looking forward to and kind of dreading. In a few hours I’m leaving Cape Town for Worcester (a couple of hours outside the city) to start my 10 days’ silence meditation course… Right now I’m laughing on the inside thinking about what I am about to do, but I have a feeling I’ll be crying regrettably when I actually understand what I have singed up for. Haha!
A lot of you have been curious to know more about what Vipassana meditation is, so in short it’s one of India’s most ancient meditation techniques. The word Vipassana means seeing things as they really are. It is the process of self-purification by self-observation. Jepsi pepsi!
It will be about 12 hours of meditating every day – for ten days!! Also, no social media, no reading, no workout, no music, no writing and no contact with the world outside. Just me and my psycho thoughts! And it’s only two meals a day. The last one is served between 11 and 12 am!! But from the reviews I’ve read about the course, the food situation is the easiest to get used to. The mental challenge on the other hand…
Here’s a little bit more about how it works:
What Vipassana is not:
- It is not a rite or ritual based on blind faith.
- It is neither an intellectual nor a philosophical entertainment.
- It is not a rest cure, a holiday, or an opportunity for socializing.
- It is not an escape from the trials and tribulations of everyday life.
What Vipassana is:
- It is a technique that will eradicate suffering.
- It is a method of mental purification which allows one to face life’s tensions and problems in a calm, balanced way.
- It is an art of living that one can use to make positive contributions to society.
All students must observe Noble Silence from the beginning of the course until the morning of the last full day. Noble Silence means silence of body, speech, and mind. Any form of communication with fellow student, whether by gestures, sign language, written notes, etc., is prohibited.
Students may, however, speak with the teacher whenever necessary and they may approach the management with any problems related to food, accommodation, health, etc. But even these contacts should be kept to a minimum. Students should cultivate the feeling that they are working in isolation.
Read more under the photo.
THE COURSE TIMETABLE
4:00 am - Morning wake-up bell
4:30-6:30 am - Meditate in the hall or in your room
6:30-8:00 am - Breakfast break
8:00-9:00 am - Group meditation in the hall
9:00-11:00 am - Meditate in the hall or in your room according to the teacher’s instructions
11:00-12:00 noon - Lunch break
12noon-1:00 pm - Rest and interviews with the teacher
1:00-2:30 pm - Meditate in the hall or in your room
2:30-3:30 pm - Group meditation in the hall
3:30-5:00 pm - Meditate in the hall or in your own room according to the teacher’s instructions
5:00-6:00 pm - Tea break
6:00-7:00 pm - Group meditation in the hall
7:00-8:15 pm - Teacher’s Discourse in the hall
8:15-9:00 pm - Group meditation in the hall
9:00-9:30 pm - Question time in the hall
9:30 pm - Retire to your own room – Lights out
If you want to know more about what Vipassana is all about – check it out here: www.pataka.dhamma.org
It’s going to be interesting! Very interesting! And hard! Very hard!
Please pray for me and my sanity.
And remember: Jesus loves you. But I’m his favorite!
See you on the other side <3 | psychology |
https://www.eahad.org/covid-19-and-psychosocial-care-recommendations-and-survey/ | 2024-02-27T04:30:11 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947474670.19/warc/CC-MAIN-20240227021813-20240227051813-00850.warc.gz | 0.959433 | 153 | CC-MAIN-2024-10 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__104829956 | en | The Covid-19 pandemic has caused a multi-dimensional crisis: medical, psychological, economic, occupational, and educational and more. People with bleeding disorders have suffered anxiety and concern regarding the influence of Covid-19 on their condition as well as uncertainty as to whether their treatments will continue to be accessible during this pandemic.
Our Psychosocial Working Group recently released a letter on Covid-19 and psychosocial care. The Working Group presents specific aspects of working as a psychosocial professional during the pandemic and offers recommendations for treatment.
Included in the letter is also a very short survey on psychosocial work during the Covid-19 pandemic.
You can access the letter here
You can access the survey here | psychology |
http://healthy-food-life.com/the-benefits-of-gambling-8/ | 2024-04-13T18:31:37 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296816832.57/warc/CC-MAIN-20240413180040-20240413210040-00784.warc.gz | 0.961177 | 573 | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__6846631 | en | Gambling involves risking something of value, typically money, on an event with an uncertain outcome, such as a sports game or a lottery draw. It can also involve playing casino games, such as slot machines, roulette and blackjack, or placing bets on events like horse races and football matches, or through online casinos and gambling sites. In the US, about 1 billion people gamble each year and the gambling industry generates a lot of revenue that helps support local and state economies.
While some forms of gambling are considered illegal in many jurisdictions, most states have legalized gambling. Although gambling can cause serious problems for individuals, it also has positive aspects and can be an enjoyable pastime when done in moderation. However, it is important to be aware of the risks associated with gambling and to seek professional help if you think you have a problem.
The most obvious benefit of gambling is that it provides a form of entertainment and brings people together. Moreover, casino games that require strategy can keep the mind engaged and improve cognitive skills. Additionally, winning a game can be very satisfying and lead to a sense of accomplishment.
In addition, gambling can be a source of income for some people and may enable them to increase their standard of living. However, it is important to recognize that gambling can also result in addiction and other negative consequences, including family conflicts, job loss and financial hardships.
A number of psychotherapies have been developed to treat pathological gambling, but they have had varying levels of success. In part, this is because different treatments are based on different conceptualizations of pathology, which may influence treatment procedures. A more holistic approach to treating gambling disorder is necessary to identify the underlying issues and develop effective interventions.
Another benefit of gambling is that it reduces crime rates in certain communities, as it occupies societal idlers who would otherwise engage in illegal activities such as assaults, burglary and drug peddling. This makes it a useful tool in developing countries where unemployment is high.
Some of the most common therapies used to treat gambling disorders include psychodynamic therapy, group therapy and marital and family counseling. These techniques can help you understand your underlying issues and address them head-on to break the cycle of gambling behavior. In addition, these therapies can help you rebuild your relationships and create a stable home environment. It is also important to consider seeking help from a peer support program such as Gamblers Anonymous, which uses a 12-step recovery model modeled after Alcoholics Anonymous. This can help you build a strong support network and find encouragement in your struggle to overcome gambling disorder. In addition to these therapies, it is a good idea to practice healthy coping skills such as meditation and exercise. These can help you deal with stressful situations and prevent you from returning to unhealthy behaviors. They can also help you manage your finances and strengthen your resolve to overcome the urge to gamble. | psychology |
https://courses.mindfulbirth.ie/p/birth-trauma-support-for-partners-and-dads | 2020-09-29T19:02:24 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-40/segments/1600402088830.87/warc/CC-MAIN-20200929190110-20200929220110-00583.warc.gz | 0.872569 | 139 | CC-MAIN-2020-40 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-40__0__114362074 | en | Birth Trauma Support for Partners and Dads
Resources & Information for Dads and birth partners.
A mini course supporting dads & birth partners after traumatic birth.
With a background of over 2 decades in psychotherapy, positive psychology & mindfulness, Tara founded Mindfulbirth Therapies in 2009.
The non-profit has to date supported over 1400 families in their recovery to full mental wellbeing in Ireland, UK, USA, Australia and globally.
Mindfulbirth Therapies also trains midwives and health care professionals in best practices to support families in their care following trauma.
Tara's passion is sharing evidence based methods that work to help people achieve mental wholeness. | psychology |
http://xingmingzhi.cn/zxdt/2020/0611/1.html | 2021-11-28T14:53:47 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-49/segments/1637964358560.75/warc/CC-MAIN-20211128134516-20211128164516-00382.warc.gz | 0.9559 | 275 | CC-MAIN-2021-49 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-49__0__7897057 | en | More than 700 parents and their children attended our “Preparing for Your Child’s Transition to Secondary Education” Seminar over the last two weekends in July. The seminars helped them gain a better understanding of the support their children may need in their transition journey to Secondary education.
Our panellists, consisting of Mdm Choy Wai Yin, Director of Guidance, MOE; Dr Yvonne Lek, Counsellor, Psycare Consultants; Dr Lim Choon Guan, Psychiatrist, IMH; Mr Sanjay Patel, parent of two children; and Mr Tan Chin Hwee, parent of three children, shared their stories and experiences about how parents could help their children maintain positive physical and mental well-being, and support their aspirations.
Missed the seminar? Here are some quick soundbites:
1) Equip our children with life skills to handle stress and beyond
“Make use of casual settings such as meal times to start a conversation with your children. When they talk, look out for underlying emotions. We could also share our own stories at work, so that they can relate. It is important to help our children develop social-emotional skills, so that they can face other challenges in life.”
Director of Guidance, MOE, Mdm Choy Wai Yin | psychology |
https://kentbylines.co.uk/author/emmy-van-deurzen/ | 2022-06-30T00:48:54 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-27/segments/1656103646990.40/warc/CC-MAIN-20220630001553-20220630031553-00054.warc.gz | 0.958967 | 165 | CC-MAIN-2022-27 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-27__0__108617468 | en | In a toxic world young people struggle. It is not their personal problems they are despairing about: it is the problem of humanity itself.
Author: Emmy van Deurzen
is a professor of Psychology and Psychotherapy with 18 books to her name, several of which have been translated into a dozen languages. She is the Founder and Principal of the Existential Academy, which runs post graduate courses through the New School in partnership with Middlesex University (www.nspc.org.uk ). Emmy is the founding chair of Voices for Europe and has been actively campaigning for the five million since 1996. Her book "Rising from Existential Crisis", addresses these issues.
Existential crises, ie experiences that shake up our entire life are events which call what we used to take for granted into question | psychology |
https://www.cardiologicomonzino.it/en/scientific-papers/2020/10/28/impact-of-acute-and-chronic-stress-on-thrombosis-in-healthy-individual/2249/ | 2021-02-24T17:19:58 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-10/segments/1614178347293.1/warc/CC-MAIN-20210224165708-20210224195708-00003.warc.gz | 0.922149 | 405 | CC-MAIN-2021-10 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-10__0__185631593 | en | Psychological stress induces different alterations in the organism in order to maintain homeostasis, including changes in hematopoiesis and hemostasis. In particular, stress-induced hyper activation of the autonomic nervous system and hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis can trigger cellular and molecular alterations in platelets, coagulation factors, endothelial function, redox balance, and sterile inflammatory response. For this reason, mental stress is reported to enhance the risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD).
However, contrasting results are often found in the literature considering differences in the response to acute or chronic stress and the health condition of the population analyzed. Since thrombosis is the most common underlying pathology of CVDs, the comprehension of the mechanisms at the basis of the association between stress and this pathology is highly valuable.
The aim of this work is to give a comprehensive review of the studies focused on the role of acute and chronic stress in both healthy individuals and CVD patients, focusing on the cellular and molecular mechanisms underlying the relationship between stress and thrombosis.
All the data from the literature did not provide unequivocal evidence that both acute and chronic stress alone suffice to provoke acute coronary thrombosis events, whereas they strongly suggest that in presence of other risk factors stress may confer a greater risk for CVD. Stress response determines a pro-thrombotic state characterized by autonomic and neuroendocrine dysfunction, platelet activation, dysregulation of coagulation, fibrinolysis, and endothelial dysfunction and inflammation. However, this physiological stress response can be considered a pathological trigger only in susceptible patients, worsening the prognosis and the outcome in the ones with pre-existing CVD. Burg et al. proposed the conceptual model of a “perfect storm” in which only the co-occurrence of different pathophysiologic and psychosocial factors, each acting in tandem with one another, can explain the increased risk induced by stress. | psychology |
https://globephone.net/sympathy-cards-and-their-lasting-impact-on-relationships/ | 2024-04-24T14:42:52 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296819668.74/warc/CC-MAIN-20240424143432-20240424173432-00332.warc.gz | 0.948747 | 1,034 | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__21222047 | en | During moments of loss or difficulty, a heartfelt message of sympathy can bring comfort to those in need. The simple act of acknowledging another’s hardship is impactful. However, in our increasingly digital world, the tradition of offering sympathy through a handwritten card may seem antiquated. Yet research indicates that taking the time to pen a few words of condolence conveys care and support in a lasting, meaningful way.
Studies have shown that receiving a sympathy card can reduce feelings of loneliness and boost overall mental health outcomes for the bereaved. Merely receiving 10 or more cards following the death of a loved one was correlated with lower levels of depression and anxiety months later. The tangible token serves as a reminder that one is not alone in their grief. Even brief messages affirming “I’m thinking of you” can lift the recipient’s spirits.
The personal touch of a written card also fosters stronger social bonds. In one survey, over 80% of respondents said they felt closer to the sender of a sympathy card compared to those who only received online condolences like text messages or social media posts. Taking the time to pen heartfelt words on a card shows the bereaved that their loss is significant enough to merit a pause from their daily routine. It signals the sender prioritized providing comfort during a difficult season.
While digital messages certainly have their place, sympathy cards deserve an honored spot in how we support each other during life’s challenges. A handwritten note can lend solace, community, and caring connection in a grief journey that can otherwise feel isolating. Their small act carries wisdom for relationships – that presence matters most when others are weakened by sorrow. Though simple, cards remind the hurting that they are held by caring thoughts. In times of loss, their comfort persists.
While digital platforms have transformed how we connect and communicate on a daily basis, there remains value in maintaining some traditions of sincere human expression. The personal touch of a handwritten card demonstrates care, presence, and consideration in a way that technology alone cannot replicate.
Research from hospice organizations finds that even years after losing a loved one, families still cherish sympathy cards received during their bereavement. Dog-eared and saved, the cards serve as a tangible reminder that the deceased was loved and their life held meaning for others. At a time defined by absence and loneliness, such affirmations take on profound comfort. They offer reassurance that memories of the lost one will live on in the community they left behind.
Critics may argue that cards seem outdated or inefficient when swift digital messages are now the norm. However, taking even just 15 extra minutes to choose a card, jot down a note, and post it in the mail makes a profound difference to the grieving. It underscores how their pain is real enough to warrant making space in one’s schedule. A card says – “I was thinking of you, so I stopped to show it.” Its arrival breaks through the solitude grief can impose, reaching the bereaved in quiet moments to cradle them in kindness.
In an era where screens dominate closeness, sympathy cards remain a laudable means of presence for strangers bound in shared humanity. Their small act carries both ritual and relationship wisdom – that some sorrows require not rushed replies but devoted reflection. A card’s craft reminds us that though death divides, the community can cushion the fall for those left to hurt alone no more. For all technology enables, some consolations technology never could.
Can Sympathy Ecards be helpful too?
While electronic messages sent via email or online cards can also convey sympathy, they lack certain qualities that make a handwritten card particularly impactful. However, sympathy ecards do offer some advantages over traditional cards in certain situations.
One benefit of ecards is convenience – they allow the sender to express care and support from anywhere, without needing to purchase, write, and mail a physical card. This makes them a suitable option when time is limited or the bereaved lives far away. The immediacy of a digital message may bring some small comfort.
Additionally, ecards could be a better choice for those uncomfortable with public displays of emotion or personal vulnerability that a written card may involve. Their impersonal format provides an easier entry point for expressing sympathy. This is understandable, as grief can stir deep feelings that some prefer sharing from a more guarded space.
However, handwritten cards still appear to create a stronger sense of presence, personal investment, and memory for the bereaved over the long run. Holding and saving a physical memento has value when wrestling with loss. A ecard, on the other hand, may blend into the countless other digital messages one receives, reducing its potential to lift moods during quiet reflections.
Ultimately, the best approach is choosing the option that most genuinely conveys one’s care, respects the recipient’s personality and circumstances, and shows a willingness to stand in solidarity, even from afar, during the journey through sorrow. Both traditional and et sympathy ecards have their appropriate places – what matters most is demonstrating compassion. | psychology |
https://insurancewebx.com/eca-marketing-podcast-subscribed/ | 2023-03-21T17:20:03 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-14/segments/1679296943704.21/warc/CC-MAIN-20230321162614-20230321192614-00589.warc.gz | 0.870234 | 363 | CC-MAIN-2023-14 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-14__0__85381817 | en | Persuasion and Body Language Expert, Kevin Hogan PhD, Reveals How You Are Destroying Your Closing Rate…And Don’t Even Know It (and How To Fix It)!
In this special edition, double episode of Quantum Marketing Radio, hosts Jeffrey Thompson and Louie Hillman sit down with Persuasion and Body Language expert, Kevin Hogan, to discuss influence. During the podcast, Kevin shares many powerful, simple and applicable tips to improve your persuasiveness, including the subliminal body language signals you are unwittingly sending that undermine your sales success… as well as how to fix them!
Kevin is a recent presenter to the Inner Circle at the Million Dollar Roundtable (MDRT) convention, international bestselling author of Psychology of Persuasion: How to Persuade Others to Your Way of Thinking. He is also the unconscious influence expert and body language expert to The Wall Street Journal, ABC, Fox, The BBC and The New York Times.
During this special podcast you will learn:
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https://tsurch.com/3-best-things-about-girl/ | 2024-02-26T21:37:29 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947474663.47/warc/CC-MAIN-20240226194006-20240226224006-00863.warc.gz | 0.922455 | 765 | CC-MAIN-2024-10 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__29178772 | en | Girls possess remarkable qualities that deserve recognition and celebration. In this article, we will delve into the three best things about girls: their intelligence, emotional intelligence, and empowerment. By highlighting these qualities, we aim to foster a deeper understanding and appreciation for the unique strengths girls bring to the table.
The Intelligence of Girls
Girls have proven time and again that they excel in the realm of intelligence. Numerous studies support their cognitive capabilities, debunking outdated stereotypes. From academic achievements to problem-solving skills, girls showcase their brilliance in various fields. Research has shown that girls often outperform boys in certain subjects, displaying a keen aptitude for mathematics, science, and language arts.
Moreover, their intelligence extends beyond academic realms. Girls possess remarkable creativity, critical thinking, and analytical skills. This intellectual prowess empowers them to contribute meaningfully to society and excel in their chosen careers. By embracing and nurturing the intelligence of girls, we can unlock a world of endless possibilities.
One of the most striking qualities girls possess is their emotional intelligence. Girls have a remarkable ability to understand emotions, empathize with others, and communicate effectively. They possess a natural intuition that enables them to navigate complex social dynamics and build strong relationships.
Studies have shown that girls tend to be more emotionally perceptive and empathetic than boys. They possess a heightened sensitivity to the feelings and needs of those around them. This emotional intelligence equips them with the skills to handle conflicts, offer support, and foster meaningful connections.
Emotional intelligence plays a crucial role in various aspects of life, from personal relationships to professional success. By harnessing their emotional intelligence, girls can navigate challenging situations with grace and forge connections that promote harmony and understanding.
Empowerment and Resilience
Girls exhibit tremendous strength, resilience, and empowerment when faced with adversity. They possess an innate ability to overcome challenges and emerge stronger than ever before. Girls often break through societal barriers, shatter glass ceilings, and pave the way for change.
From a young age, girls demonstrate resilience and determination. They refuse to be limited by stereotypes and societal expectations. Instead, they embrace their passions and pursue their dreams with unwavering confidence. Their tenacity and courage inspire others and create a ripple effect, empowering individuals from all walks of life.
Girls who are empowered are more likely to become leaders, decision-makers, and agents of change. By fostering an environment that encourages their growth and development, we can create a brighter future for all.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q: Are girls truly more intelligent than boys?
A: Intelligence is not a gender-specific trait. However, studies have shown that girls often excel in certain academic subjects and display remarkable cognitive abilities. It’s important to recognize that intelligence varies among individuals, irrespective of gender.
Q: What is emotional intelligence, and how do girls excel in this area?
A: Emotional intelligence refers to the ability to understand, manage, and express emotions effectively. Girls tend to possess higher emotional intelligence due to their natural empathy, emotional perceptiveness, and strong communication skills.
Q: How can we empower girls?
A: Empowering girls involves creating an inclusive environment that promotes their growth, providing equal opportunities, and dismantling societal barriers. By encouraging their passions, supporting their ambitions, and fostering self-belief, we can empower girls to reach their full potential.
Girls possess incredible qualities that deserve admiration and celebration. Their intelligence, emotional intelligence, and empowerment are just three of the many aspects that set them apart. By recognizing and nurturing these strengths, we can create a world where every girl is encouraged to thrive and contribute meaningfully. Let us collectively appreciate and support the growth of girls to create a brighter and more inclusive future for all. | psychology |
https://monsterprowrestling.com/the-issue-of-alcohol-consumption-among-american-women-a-vital-exploration/ | 2024-04-17T16:20:19 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817158.8/warc/CC-MAIN-20240417142102-20240417172102-00455.warc.gz | 0.949919 | 423 | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__80667304 | en | Alcohol consumption among American women has emerged as a pressing concern. Recent research published in The Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) highlights a noteworthy trend – alcohol-related fatalities are on the rise, particularly among women, surpassing the rate of increase among men. The study reveals that between 2018 and 2020, alcohol-related deaths among women increased by 14.7%, while the rise among men stood at 12.5%. This divergence is accentuated in the 65 and older age group, where alcohol-related deaths among women rose by 6.7%, compared to a 5.2% increase among men.
These findings align with a broader spectrum of indicators reflecting both physical and societal challenges faced by both genders. These challenges include a decline in overall life expectancy, especially notable within the working-class White American demographic. Furthermore, there has been an elevation in suicide and drug overdose rates, as well as an increase in the prevalence of depression and anxiety.
The current landscape also demonstrates a surge in solitary living arrangements. While this transformation may hold benefits for some individuals, for a significant portion of the population, it brings forth feelings of disempowered solitude and heightened isolation. These emotions can often manifest as depression and a sense of disconnection from others.
In the context of women’s experiences, the achievements of the feminist movement have extended the period of singlehood and diminished the societal pressure surrounding marriage and parenthood. Consequently, a decrease in childbirth rates and a trend toward delayed parenthood have emerged. It’s essential to acknowledge that these developments can be positive, even if the societal framework has not fully adapted yet.
The extended single and childless years also translate into more extensive social opportunities for many Americans. This phase often involves young individuals gathering, dating, and engaging in social activities with friends, outside the sphere of parental or spousal oversight. Frequently, these interactions involve alcohol consumption, at times to excess, potentially establishing lifelong patterns. At the very least, such behavior exerts significant stress on the body and paves the way for health complications later in life. | psychology |
http://companionanimal.network/blog/hierarchy-of-dog-needs/ | 2019-06-20T13:06:55 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-26/segments/1560627999218.7/warc/CC-MAIN-20190620125520-20190620151520-00476.warc.gz | 0.947608 | 312 | CC-MAIN-2019-26 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-26__0__38948531 | en | The Hierarchy of Dog Needs® is a unique adaptation of Maslow’s Hierarchy of (human) Needs™ and was created by Linda Michaels, M.A. Psychology.
It is a unique model of wellness and behaviour modification. The dog’s needs are listed hierarchically. However, the exclusively force-free behaviour modification techniques may be safely and effectively used in any order or combination.
The Hierarchy of Dog Needs has been adapted to meet our dogs’ needs: We must meet our dogs’ biological needs, emotional needs and social needs first. Once we feel assured that these foundational needs have been met, the hierarchy describes the methods that force-free trainers use to modify behaviour: management, antecedent modification, positive and differential reinforcement, counter-conditioning and desensitization.
The Hierarchy of Dog Needs is navailable in English, French, Spanish, Portuguese, Danish and Chinese
Linda has also written ‘Do No Harm’ dog training manual E-book which can be purchased here https://gumroad.com/l/trainingmanual
Linda writes ‘The Do No Harm™ Dog Training Manual was designed as my own personal guide for teaching basic manners classes, and evolved into a reference manual for my private behaviour consultations. Created as a practical guide for either or both training formats, it is also helpful for pet parents who want an inside look at dog training and behaviour, as well as for those who seek force-free solutions for specific problems.’ | psychology |
https://www.sharpermindsconsultants.org/help-a-friend | 2020-02-27T23:26:46 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-10/segments/1581875146907.86/warc/CC-MAIN-20200227221724-20200228011724-00036.warc.gz | 0.926103 | 383 | CC-MAIN-2020-10 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-10__0__64454422 | en | Help A Friend
If someone you know is a victim of domestic abuse, you can help by showing your concern and offering your support.
You can help by…
Listening, expressing concern and believing what your friend tells you.
Avoiding any questions or statements that blame the victim, such as:
“What did you do?”
“Why don’t you just leave?”
“You’re crazy for putting up with it.”
“Don’t you care about your kids?”
“How many times have you gone back?’
“Why do you stay?”
“You should have known better.”
Making concrete statements that help empower your friend:
“I’m concerned about your safety.”
“I’m concerned about your children’s safety.”
“You deserve a better life.”
“You are not crazy, your feelings are normal in this situation.”
“Violence is never justified.”
“You don’t deserve to be abused, no matter what.”
Never putting down the abuser. This may push the victim away.
Allowing your friend to express ambivalent feelings about the abuser. Acknowledge that it’s still possible to love someone even though that person is hurting you.
Offering information about relationship abuse, including pamphlets and hotline numbers.
Offering to go with your friend to get help from a counselor.
Allowing your friend to make his or her own decisions. Do not tell your friend what to do or pressure him or her to break up with the abuser.
Calling the police if you witness an assault.
NEVER placing conditions on your support. | psychology |
https://www.isdedu.de/academics/academic-support/learning-support | 2023-10-04T20:43:53 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233511406.34/warc/CC-MAIN-20231004184208-20231004214208-00368.warc.gz | 0.95897 | 218 | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-40__0__271073146 | en | Lions with Neurodiversity is a parent and community group for those interested in exploring neurodiverse conditions. The majority of the group is made up of parents supporting their own child with ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) but is open to anyone. Some other forms of neurodiversity are; Autism Spectrum Conditions, Dyslexia, Dysgraphia, Dyscalculia, Dyspraxia, Tourette Syndrome, and Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. The group shares resources, engages with guest speakers, and members discuss successes and challenges facing their child and family.
Group meetings are an opportunity to connect with each other and share experiences, to get some input and insight into what we are doing in school to support students that experience some form of neurodiversity, to hear from specialists, and to share resources. We are very fortunate to have a strong relationship with the ADHD Foundation, The Neurodiversity Charity, and over recent years have had various specialists visit us in person and online to observe classes, advise teachers, and share their expertise with our whole community. | psychology |
https://cardihab.com/news/tag/cardiac/ | 2024-04-18T17:16:38 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817222.1/warc/CC-MAIN-20240418160034-20240418190034-00389.warc.gz | 0.946855 | 483 | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__170323741 | en | Cardihab is pleased to announce its partnership with the Australian Centre for Heart Health with the goal of supporting the mental health needs of patients who have experienced a cardiac event. The partnership will enable the Centre’s extensive library of clinical resources to be made available to those participating in Cardihab’s virtual cardiac rehabilitation programs.
The Australia Centre for Heart Health is an organisation dedicated to supporting people who have had a cardiac event in their psychological, social and behavioural recovery.
The Centre’s range of evidence-based resources have been developed from its own world-leading research, as well as that of other experts in cardiac-related behavioural and psychological support.
Each year, around 54,000 Australians have a heart attack and up to 75% of survivors experience the ‘cardiac blues’ during recovery, a phenomenon which is characterised by a range of distressing and often debilitating emotional, behavioural and cognitive changes. Typical emotions include anxiety, fear and worry; anger, irritation and frustration; distress, sadness and depression; guilt and denial¹.
Resources developed by the Australian Centre for Heart Health address conditions such as the cardiac blues, as well as other common mental health issues faced by patients, helping to build awareness and provide strategies to develop resilience to overcome these issues.
Cardihab CEO Helen Souris says the partnership was integral to Cardihab’s ongoing commitment to delivering exceptional patient care plans and support.
“The psychosocial impact of a cardiac event is significant but can often be underestimated. Emotional recovery is as important as physical recovery in ensuring people can effectively return to their lives, and we know the Australian Centre for Heart Health resources will go a long way in helping clinicians and patients to understand and navigate this aspect of the recovery journey”.
Australia Centre for Heart Health Director Prof. Alun Jackson is pleased to be extending their clinical content and expertise to more patients through this partnership.
“It’s a great collaboration to help ensure cardiac patients are receiving high-quality, evidence-based care in terms of mental health resources and support. We’re pleased to be able to extend our programs through Cardihab’s digital therapeutic platform, to ensure we maximise reach and patient outcomes.”
Learn more about the Australian Centre for Heart Health here or contact us to learn more about this collaboration. | psychology |
https://sendat.academy/chalkhill/ | 2023-12-06T17:15:46 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679100602.36/warc/CC-MAIN-20231206162528-20231206192528-00393.warc.gz | 0.956956 | 487 | CC-MAIN-2023-50 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__137706614 | en | Chalk Hill is for boys aged between 8 and 14 who have been permanently excluded or are at risk of permanent exclusion from mainstream schools. We believe that with the right support for their Social, Emotional and/or Mental Health needs, these children and young people can learn to change their behaviour, re-engage positively with learning and prepare for life as a successful learner, employee and citizen.
Most of our students have experienced difficulty, disturbance or trauma in their childhood. We believe that no young person should be defined by their past, but that with courage and commitment they can transform their future.
We aim to provide a caring, supportive and challenging learning environment in which students will overcome their barriers to learning, reintegrate successfully into their local mainstream schools or another appropriate education provider, and into the community.
- A trauma-informed ethos and approach
- An accelerated, targeted Individual Learning Plan
- Targeted intervention and support to address each child’s specific Social, Emotional and Mental Health Needs
- Access to a broad and balanced school curriculum
- 24-hour support Monday morning to Friday afternoon in the case of boarders
- Close liaison and positive support work with parents and carers
- Close working with external agencies such as Social Services, Educational Psychologists, Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services, Youth Offending and Suffolk County Council Children and Young People’s Services
- Supported transition to the next school or learning provider
The length of time students spend at Chalk Hill depends on their needs and circumstances. Some spend two to three terms with us, with the aim of making a successful and supported return to mainstream school. However, boys often spend longer at Chalk Hill, preparing to move on to the education provider that is right for them.
Boarding places will be offered to children designated as having Social, Emotional and Mental Health Needs whose life at home and/or in the community impact adversely upon their engagement with education.
Chalk Hill Academy
Great Cornard, Sudbury
Suffolk. CO10 2SF
+44 (0)1787 373583
Chalk Hill is part of SENDAT, a charitable company limited by guarantee and registered in England and Wales with company number 07729941. The registered office is at Ask House, Northgate Avenue, Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk, IP32 6BB | psychology |
https://vdiane.wordpress.com/2011/04/15/no-place-like-homes/ | 2018-12-11T11:05:33 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-51/segments/1544376823618.14/warc/CC-MAIN-20181211104429-20181211125929-00332.warc.gz | 0.980987 | 499 | CC-MAIN-2018-51 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-51__0__114766261 | en | I am going home for the first time in three months on Saturday. Naturally, I’m excited to see my family after such a long time, but I have to wonder why I am not as gung-ho about the whole idea as I would have been about three years ago. I have developed both a physical and an emotional attachment to my home at school. I love the quaintness and personality of room, even if it is too small for two people. My sorority sisters are my family and the house is a constant source of energy–there is always someone to talk to or something to do. Support from my friends, professors and even acquaintances at school has become somewhat like my mother’s advice —critical but also understanding. What factors make a place “home” to the person who lives there?
This summer is the first time in a while that I am living away from home. I will have another roommate or set of roommates and another space to grow accustomed to. I consider myself adaptable. I believe there have been instances where my home away from home, whether it was a dorm room or three-person cabin at a sleep away camp, have not been ideal, causing me to change rooms or find a new roommate. Sometimes I wonder had I stuck with my housing arrangements, would I be more adaptable? Living in new areas with a different person or set of people creates an acceptance for others and a tolerance for habits and beliefs that are different from our own. I think many new homes that start off unfavorably can, over time, become places of comfort.
All experiences are deemed good or bad depending on how a person perceives that experience. Susan might love the new town she lives in because she sees it as an opportunity to meet new people with different interests than her own, while Billy might hate the town because he is far from home and his roommate likes to watch television and he doesn’t. Yes, we are all different and everyone handles new situations differently, but that doesn’t mean we can’t try to be more adaptable. Try to look at experiences that could be considered negative as opportunities to grow and learn. Be open to living with new people because you might learn more not only about the person you’re living with, but also more about yourself. A new living arrangement can quickly become a place you find hard to leave because you embraced it with an open mind. | psychology |
https://www.mcnallypsychological.com/traumatic-brain-injury-services-and-consulting | 2023-02-08T22:35:32 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-06/segments/1674764500983.76/warc/CC-MAIN-20230208222635-20230209012635-00785.warc.gz | 0.966116 | 349 | CC-MAIN-2023-06 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-06__0__155923881 | en | Since 2001, I have worked as a psychologist with hundreds of survivors of traumatic/acquired brain injury, and their families, by providing direct psychological services for them with the highly specialized knowledge and skill required to address the many psychological challenges that can such life-changing injuries produce. Recovery, both from an individual and a family perspective, is a tremendously unique challenge for all involved. Over the past two decades, medical technology has advanced so greatly that the lives of those who have suffered even the most dire life-threatening brain injuries can often be saved. However, while many such lives are now able to be saved, medically, the treatment for the cognitive and emotional complexities that oft times arise from such injuries has not yet advanced to such a degree. Indeed, while the needs of brain injury survivors and their families are better understood, and rehabilitative therapies have also advanced, they understandably have not done so at the same pace that the absolute life-saving capabilities of modern medicine has. As a result, while brain injury survivors may be saved from their life-and-death medical emergency, living with its results can be overwhelming and adversely impact one's life, and those of loved ones, to a tremendous degree across all facets of life. Thus, it is often imperative for survivors of traumatic brain injuries, and their families, to seek out professionals in all relevant treatment disciplines who are well-versed and well-experienced in treating the uniquely challenging sequelae, for both survivors and their families, that often arise in the wake of traumatic brain injury.
If you or a loved one are struggling in the aftermath of a traumatic or acquired brain injury, feel free to contact me to see if I may be able to help . Travel options can be discussed. | psychology |
http://www.photoconception.com/home.html | 2017-04-25T18:16:53 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-17/segments/1492917120844.10/warc/CC-MAIN-20170423031200-00177-ip-10-145-167-34.ec2.internal.warc.gz | 0.943177 | 191 | CC-MAIN-2017-17 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-17__0__206862467 | en | "The possible's slow fuse is lit by the imagination" ~ Emily Dickinson
"You can't depend on your eyes when your imagination is out of focus" ~ Mark Twain
"The eyes are not responsible when the mind does the seeing" ~ Publilius Syrus
"When patterns are broken, new worlds emerge" ~ Tuli Kupferberg
"It's not what you look at that matters, it's what you see" ~ Henry David Thoreau
"They who dream by day are cognizant of many things which escape those who dream only by night" ~ Edgar Allan Poe, "Eleonora"
Lastly, and somewhat more modestly amongst such great company:
"You perceive what you wish to perceive, there is no truth, perhaps no reality, it is for you to decide. Let your imagination be the key to your interpretation of realism. That is imaginism" ~ Thomas Hodges | psychology |
https://heridlemind.com/2017/03/14/an-open-letter-to-the-friends-of-this-introvert/ | 2017-12-16T09:02:28 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-51/segments/1512948587496.62/warc/CC-MAIN-20171216084601-20171216110601-00231.warc.gz | 0.984527 | 803 | CC-MAIN-2017-51 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-51__0__7694179 | en | Dear friends of mine,
My family always jokes about how when I was a little girl and the other kids would come knock on my door to see if I wanted to play that I would tell my grandmother to tell them I was sleeping so I would not be coming outside. Majority of my life I have been this way pretty much avoiding the crowd . This is not because I am being anti social which is a big misconception of introverts but simply because I really love my solitude.
As an introvert it is has always been hard to organically meet friends mainly because we do not go out often places to where a lot of mingling is involved. And trust me being friends with an introvert is not something that people tend to gravitate to so I never was really bothered by people anyway. I have met a few associates along the way in life however when I turn down invites to their social events on multiple occasions they feel as though I am snubbing them, they do not realize that I am simply not always comfortable being around crowds but that has nothing to do with me enjoying our one on one time. Or because they do not hear from me as often as they feel they should then they feel I am purposely ignoring them which of course is not true most of the time I am just in my own little world doing my own thing. So eventually I accepted that the maybe the whole friendship thing was not for me. However the older I have gotten and have begun to mature I have realized how important it is to have healthy meaningful friendships. Although I do enjoy my alone time, there are times where I do crave some sort of human interaction. I use to think that I did not “need” any friends ; never the less I now more than ever see how wrong I was.
I can now say that I am lucky enough to have three very different but close friends. Ironically the one that I have been friend with the longest (over ten years now) is another introvert. Strangely our friendship works because since we both enjoy our solitude there is not much maintenance needed to maintain our friendship. We rarely talk or see each other but we are always there for each other when it counts.When we do spend time together it usually always just the two of us. My other two friends are more outgoing than me. One has influenced me to get out my shell a little by getting me out the house from time to time because of her I have gone on multiple group camping trips attended Fourth of July and super bowl parties and although I was highly uncomfortable at first literally had a blast each time. Our friendship works because she over the year has recognized my limits and has never got offended when I was not up for an invitation she gives me my space and more or less allows me to come to her but always makes me feel welcomed. And lastly there is my friend who is a bit more extroverted. We do not see each other but we usually text each day. She pushes me to be different and better and to mentally break from my shell she inspired to try new things and helps me to see things from a different perspective. I feel like sometimes we serve as a good balance for each other.
There are many people who will come and go in your life and not everyone is meant to be considered a friend some people are simply associates.
A true friend sincerely wants the best for you even when you don’t want the best for yourself.
A true friend tells you the truth whether or not you want to hear it.
A true friend never judges you but they will tell you if a decision your making is out of line.
A true friend does not always take your side but always has your back
To my very limited friends who have stayed around and put up with my little introverted quirks you have taught me not only these things about friendship but about a lot of other life lesson I would not have learned by keeping to myself .
Thank You , | psychology |
https://tcserv.org/when-we-know/ | 2021-05-13T12:26:46 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-21/segments/1620243989916.34/warc/CC-MAIN-20210513111525-20210513141525-00564.warc.gz | 0.975083 | 389 | CC-MAIN-2021-21 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-21__0__137478489 | en | When we know that there is a better way of doing life than we are doing, it is time for a change. Are we always going to get it right? Probably not, but that is why we have accountability partners in our life. We are faced with choices every day. Some of those choices are life altering and some of them may not seem to be when we first are presented with them. Have people in your life that you can reach out to and run thoughts, situations or ideas by them. In a 1970 Dear Abby column in “The Milwaukee Sentinel,” it was said: “There is no such thing as a stupid question if it’s sincere. Better to ask and risk appearing stupid than to continue on your ignorant way and make a stupid mistake.” This is by no means saying you’re stupid, or your questions. What it is saying is not to let fear or pride deter you from asking for wisdom from someone else. Your life matters, and therefore the choices you make matter too. Sometimes we go along thinking that we aren’t affecting anyone else’s life when the reality is quite the opposite. Think of a tornado and how as it rotates and gains strength, it picks up items along the way. Our lives can do that too. We are pulling family, friends, co-workers and sometimes innocent bystanders right along with us into the chaos of the storm we created.
Dr. Phil says: “You do what you know until you know better.” So when we know better, we choose to not do this life alone. Find people who will ground you in peace in the middle of your storm, and hold on. Let them show you how to navigate through the rough patches they have victory in. Someday you will find that you are the one a person will seek out for accountability, and that is when we pay it forward. | psychology |
https://www.legacy79.com/2020/04/staying-productive-and-positive-during-a-pandemic/ | 2023-11-29T17:34:20 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679100135.11/warc/CC-MAIN-20231129173017-20231129203017-00182.warc.gz | 0.96569 | 1,141 | CC-MAIN-2023-50 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__82196340 | en | Staying Productive and Positive During a Pandemic
I started writing this article on a Thursday. Remember Thursdays? I used to look forward to Thursdays as this would be one of the most constructive and enjoyable days of the week. Thursdays usually meant a productive day moving projects along and everyone on the team working hard as the weekend approached with the promise of sleeping in, relaxing, and spending more time with family and friends.
Now, things are a bit different. Thursdays kind of feel like Tuesdays, which feel like Mondays, which feel like…you get the picture.
So a new reality has set in, not only for our team at Legacy79 but for everyone – all agencies and design shops in the city, state and quite possibly all over the world. Some shops have worked remotely for years, but even virtual agencies have to adapt to the unprecedented aspects of what we are collectively dealing with. Staying productive while working from home is one thing, staying productive and working from home during a pandemic is completely different.
So I want to share some ways the Legacy79 team adapted to not only working remotely but also navigating the strange new reality of work during a pandemic.
Have some structure to your day
You should stick to a daily routine, just like you did before. Michael Morales, Top Creative Artisan at Legacy79, likes to begin the day with a morning run. Genaro Rivero, Master Ideator and coffee snob, prefers a good cup of coffee (or three) before starting the day. Whatever it is, keep a “new normal” morning routine. Working from home now affords us some leeway with schedules since you may not have to deal with a commute, but try and stick to a set time to start the workday.
Staying productive while working from home is one thing, staying productive and working from home during a pandemic is completely different. You add kids to that and well…L79 PROVERB
Find your focus
It may be tempting to stay up later than normal and sleep in, but you should get up at the same time every morning and treat the start of your day with some purpose and positivity. Legacy79 Captain & Chief Creator, Juan Barrera, recommends making a list of 3-5 specific tasks to accomplish each day. For me, I like focusing on the most difficult or challenging task, first. Even if I cannot complete it in the morning, there is a sense of accomplishment I get as I progress on the task and it provides a springboard on other items on my to-do list.
Most all the team requires some music to help motivate them and focus during the day. Juan is known to select a specific soundtrack or genre for a specific task. Genaro recommends investing in a good set of noise-canceling headphones. Michael finds that a good podcast playing in the background helps him focus even more, even when his new puppy needs attention.
Get up and move
While you try to optimize your productivity, it’s important to break the routine and enjoy some random activities that you may not have been able to do before. Michael takes a break to go outside and get some fresh air while he gets to play with his young daughter. Juan likes to take a spontaneous walk with his kids. I try and move my work area depending on the task, as it allows me to find an optimal environment for the type of focus I need. For example, I’ll move to the patio for more creative work or find a semi-quite area around the house for more analytical tasks.
Take advantage of this unique opportunity
Understand that everyone is dealing with this situation, and things are going to move at a much slower pace than usual. Working during this unprecedented time in our modern history affords us a chance to define productivity a little differently than in the past. Take advantage of the time to focus on internal tasks typically neglected. Self-promotion work, like updating content on your website, reviewing workflow processes, even working on a strategy for how your business is positioned once we regain some sense of normalcy in a post COVID-19 world.
This is also a time to do your part for the greater good. By brainstorming on opportunities to leverage your experience or talents, you can offer help to those in real need during the crisis.
Genaro suggests taking this opportunity to readjust your priorities. For him, it will always be family first, but he’s also using downtime to catch up on some reading. As a lecturer at Texas State University, this new reality affords him an opportunity to “homeschool” his students through distance learning. While the adjustment is challenging, he is able to get by with the help of an afternoon Espresso and the recharged feeling he gets from teaching his graphic design students.
No matter how challenging these times are for us, it’s important to try and stay positive. While the situation can seem bleak, it does no good to worry about things that are out of our control. But we can control how we react to them. Once a day, I try to do something that brings a smile to my face. It can be checking in with friends, sharing funny memes with the team or even taking a break to watch YouTube but avoid the rabbit hole!
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https://www.vertical-group.com/news/a-silicon-valley-startup-that-pioneered-a-new-way-to-fight-diabetes-is-tackling-depression-after-its-ceo-noticed-a-disturbing-trend | 2023-12-08T10:11:20 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679100739.50/warc/CC-MAIN-20231208081124-20231208111124-00895.warc.gz | 0.970114 | 204 | CC-MAIN-2023-50 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__129352573 | en | When Sean Duffy, the cofounder and CEO of a digital-health startup called Omada Health, took his first look at the results of his new diabetes-treatment program, he noticed a disturbing trend.
Many of the individuals weren't simply fighting diabetes or obesity. They were also battling psychological issues like depression and anxiety, and those conditions were making their obesity-related symptoms worse.
Duffy wondered if there was more Omada could do to help treat those psychological issues.
So roughly a year ago, he and his team began drafting plans for a program that would focus exclusively on depression and anxiety, while also giving existing customers access to a wider range of mental-health tools. Duffy officially announced the program, which includes a partnership with a mental-health startup called Lantern, on Monday.
Read More: https://www.businessinsider.com/silicon-valley-diabetes-startup-omada-now-tackling-depression-lantern-2019-1 | psychology |
http://www.drugtreatmentcentersmetuchen.com/dual-diagnosis-metuchen/ | 2018-06-23T00:14:57 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-26/segments/1529267864848.47/warc/CC-MAIN-20180623000334-20180623020334-00610.warc.gz | 0.944978 | 860 | CC-MAIN-2018-26 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-26__0__63727377 | en | www.drugtreatmentcentersmetuchen.com offers a free advisory service to help you or your loved one struggling with addiction and may receive compensation from Featured or Sponsored listings.
Dual diagnosis is a term applied to individuals who suffer from a both a mood disorder (e.g. depression, anxiety, etc.) and a substance abuse disorder. There is a strong connection between substance abuse and mental health disorders. These co-occurring conditions affect roughly 14 million Americans.
Many people use alcohol and drugs to treat the symptoms of a mental health condition, and in other cases, substance abuse increases an individual’s risk of developing a mental illness. Unfortunately, substance abuse almost always results in a worsening of the psychological condition. Dual Diagnosis Treatment Centers Metuchen helps patients address both the physical and psychological aspects of addiction, as well as the underlying emotional causes of it. Call Drug Treatment Centers Metuchen today at (732) 226-8908 to find out more about our treatment programs.
Anxiety, bipolar disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) are often associated with substance abuse. Approximately 37% of alcohol abusers and 53% of drug abusers have at least one serious mental illness. About 65% of individuals with mental illness abuse one or more substances during their lifetime.
An area of the brain called the limbic system is involved in pleasure, reward, and our anxiety response. It should come as no surprise then that anxiety increases an individual’s propensity for addiction. Substance use in the presence of anxiety not only decreases symptoms of the condition, but also appears to “light up” pleasure and reward centers more than in people who do not suffer from anxiety. Roughly 20% of individuals with anxiety also have a substance abuse disorder.
Twenty-five percent of individuals who seek treatment for OCD also meet criteria for a substance use disorder. People with OCD know that their behavior is irrational, but they cannot control it. Substance use not only provides relief from the relentless obsessions of OCD, but often becomes a compulsion itself in people already prone to the development of compulsive behaviors.
Post-traumatic Stress Disorder
PTSD is characterized by anxiety, depression, emotional duress, and physical pain. These symptoms occur in part as a result of the body ceasing to produce endorphins (the body’s natural pain killers and mood elevators) after a traumatic event. Drugs and alcohol can help to counteract endorphin withdrawal in the short term, but worsen it over the long term.
Bipolar Disorder and Depression
The link between bipolar disorder and addiction is very strong, with ~46% of those with bipolar disorder addicted to alcohol and 41% addicted to drugs at any given time. Bipolar disorder and depression are very similar disorders. Roughly 56% of depressed individuals struggle with a substance abuse disorder and a full third are addicted to alcohol. Alcohol abuse is particularly common in depression. Studies suggest that genetic factors may play a role in the link between depression and alcohol use.
To treat a dual diagnosis disorder, it is essential to address both the psychological condition and the addiction at the same time. Addressing only one is almost completely ineffective. They disorders are linked and may be better thought of as different aspects of the same, underlying condition. In most cases, medical, physiological, and behavioral treatments are necessary to overcome a dual diagnosis. Proper medical treatment can help to relieve the symptoms of the underlying psychological condition and also address withdrawal symptoms. Behavioral treatment will help to address reasons for addiction and give individuals the mental tools they require to deal with the symptoms of their addiction and their mental health condition.
Only about 7.5% of individuals with a dual diagnosis receive appropriate treatment. The most effective mechanism of addressing a dual diagnosis is an integrated program designed to treat the mental health condition and the substance abuse disorder. Such programs focus on motivation, counseling, and long-term support. They also offer the kind of aftercare services and management that are necessary to maintain abstinence and adherence to the medical regimen that sustains mental health.
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https://www.bolinsheroes.org/single-post/2016/08/13/bolins-heroes-full-launch-2017 | 2024-04-21T12:17:41 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817765.59/warc/CC-MAIN-20240421101951-20240421131951-00204.warc.gz | 0.931885 | 130 | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__165997182 | en | Bolin's Heroes...Coming 2017
Bolin's Heroes, Inc. is a Georgia 501(c)3 non-profit organization being formed for the purpose of suicide prevention and awareness in Coastal Georgia. Our mission is to un-mask depression, anxiety and other factors that lead to suicidal behavior in youth and young adults.
We are happy to announce that we will be making our introductory appearance by participating in Jekyll Comic Con being held at the Jekyll Island Convention Center, December 10-11, 2016!
We plan our full launch by mid-2017 and will have a much larger presence at Jekyll Comic Con 2017. | psychology |
http://www.vibincblog.com/why-costas-was-wrong/ | 2023-11-30T20:44:40 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679100232.63/warc/CC-MAIN-20231130193829-20231130223829-00644.warc.gz | 0.970344 | 1,090 | CC-MAIN-2023-50 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__135242184 | en | First of all, I think it was pretty courageous of Bob Costas to take on a controversial issue like gun control in the middle of a football game, and just hours after Jovan Belcher killed his girlfriend and then himself. Surely he knew what he was getting into.
Unfortunately, I feel like Costas missed the larger discussion that needed to be had, both as it relates to Football, and society in general.
If you managed to miss his comments, I’ve included them below.
Its pretty obvious, on the surface anyway, that if Belcher didn’t have a gun he wouldn’t have shot anyone. Its anything but clear that, absent a gun, he or his girlfriend would have survived the events of last week. The circumstances that led to the problem, and the ones that brought the final result might not have been any different.
When things like this happen, the natural and easiest reaction is to go to the thing that “caused” it…in this case people pointed to the gun. A similar reaction has followed other events, like the 2011 shooting in Arizona that killed 6 and wounded 13 others including Rep. Gabrielle Giffords.
One thing that is clear, guns are not sentient beings. I think everyone on both sides of the debate can agree with that.
Since guns can’t make decisions, blaming the gun is, by definition, missing the point. The old saying “people kill people” rings true here.
And while it is certainly easier to kill someone with a tool like a gun rather than say, a hammer, the result is the same. They’re still dead.
I didn’t hear a loud chorus of hammer control advocates speaking up when this guy killed his parents with one in 2011.
So maybe blaming the tool is misappropriating blame. The ease of use may play a role in the decision, but certain things have to be in place to even seriously contemplate the taking of a life. Maybe there’s something else that binds these three cases together other than the fact that tools were used to kill someone.
Its hard for me to imagine what kind of thinking brings someone to the decision that taking a life is any kind of a solution. Absent the incredibly rare “kill or be killed” moments I can’t imagine why anyone would even consider taking the life of another.
What I do understand is that considering murder as a solution is a pretty good indicator of some kind of mental health issue. What we learned in the wake of the Arizona shooting and the week since Belcher took the life of his girlfriend and himself, is mental health played a role in each.
According to reports, Belcher was struggling with head injuries and addiction. There are reports of domestic violence in the relationship. So do pervasive head injuries and violence in the home, coupled with addiction play a role in the taking of a life? Sure, but they’re not the final determining factors. If they were, we’d see a lot more violent crime than we do.
There has to be more to it.
That’s where things get complicated…much more so than dismissively blaming the gun. See, for someone to decide that taking a life is an option, they must first believe that there is no other solution. For someone to get to the point that taking their own life is the best choice, they must first believe there are no other options.
Of course, there are always other options, but those options can be lost in the haze of the moment, particularly in a society that places a fair amount of shame on mental health issues generally.
If we really want to see a decrease in violence, be it gun violence or any other kind, we need to focus on addressing mental health issues that lead to the violence rather than the violence or guns themselves. That’s the root of the problem. And that’s where Costas got it wrong.
Had Costas chosen to talk about mental health issues rather than the tool used in the violence, the size and scope of his platform might have opened up a discussion about role of mental health in the larger violence problem in our society.
That discussion is valuable, and something we, as a society need to start thinking about if we are serious about decreasing violence generally. An ounce of prevention…
Unfortunately, its just so easy and, to a certain degree, we’ve been conditioned to fall into the “blame the tool” argument that having that discussion right now seems as far away as a distant planet in another universe.
Costas was right about one thing. The outrage from this event has, just a week later, largely faded. We’ve already forgotten and moved on to the next outrage of the moment, in part because Costas chose an argument that pretty much everyone feels is unwinable and unproductive, and partially because that’s just what we do.
Hopefully, one day, we’ll make a decision to really start a dialogue about violence in our society, and work for real long-term solutions to the problem. That’s not in our nature, but here’s to hoping we start acting out of character soon. It would be a refreshing change. | psychology |
https://rightbrainedhuman.gumroad.com/l/getshtdone | 2024-04-23T10:19:40 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296818474.95/warc/CC-MAIN-20240423095619-20240423125619-00389.warc.gz | 0.920591 | 641 | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__68850412 | en | Would you like to stop procrastinating and stop missing your goals? Would you like to be more productive? Do you have a new idea or an old, unfinished project waiting to become reality? Whether it's commissioned work for a client, your portfolio, or a self-initiated project, my unique, inspiring, and practical methods will give you the tools and confidence you need to overcome creative blocks and make daily progress to turn your goals into reality.
The perfect tool for creatives in a mental rut, Get Sh*t Done will force you to stop listening to the negative thoughts that hold you back and achieve the success you deserve.
Get Sh*t Done will enable Creative independents and in-house creatives to:
🔍 Identify what's causing the block.
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💡 Use tools and techniques to get started on the pending projects.
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What's in the e-book?
- Easy-to-read chapters to take you from the feeling of 'stuckness' to the power of doing!
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- A bonus chapter that has changed the way I perceive my work.
Here's a glimpse:
So many times, I spent too much time planning, thinking, and strategizing about what I wanted to do but could not produce tangible results. And unfortunately, no one teaches us how to get past this ‘state’ in our Art Schools or D-Schools. So by trial and error (a lot of it), I figured out my own ways and discovered tools and techniques I practiced over time to get sh*t done!
In this book, I’ll introduce you to everything that helped me break out of this state and take action. It’s pretty simple! There are two parts to our creative process and to this book:
👉🏼 The Struggle to Start Something:
- Ch 1: What Stops the Start?
- Ch 2: 8 practices to get you started
- Ch 3: Getting Started (For real)
👉🏼 The Struggle to Finish Something:
- Ch 4: The Messy Middle
- Ch 5: 6 Hacks to Sustain Motivation
- Ch 6: Hitting Done
💭 P.S. Use this book to go beyond motivation and make things happen, on your own. ⚡️
Right Brained Human
A comprehensive set of easy-to-implement tools, processes and techniques that will help you unblock the block, declutter the daily to-do's and make real progress towards achieving your goals. P.S. Use this book to go beyond motivation and making things happen, on your own. ⚡️ | psychology |
https://scratchingcat.wordpress.com/2012/11/23/we-are-more-than-the-sum-of-our-parts/ | 2019-04-20T08:41:55 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-18/segments/1555578529472.24/warc/CC-MAIN-20190420080927-20190420102130-00040.warc.gz | 0.977925 | 630 | CC-MAIN-2019-18 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-18__0__209609175 | en | Today’s blog is a response to this blog by my friend Chelsea. In it she laments that we are not individuals, but merely represent one example of a limited number of personality traits. That there is nothing unique about us.
Oh Chelsea, let me refute that statement right now and right here.
Yes, it is true that there are finite number of personality traits. There is however a much larger number of possible combinations thereof. That number is also not infinite, but pretty darn big. And guess what? Your inborn personality traits are just one part of the puzzle. They are just one building block of what makes you, you.
You are also an aggregate of all your experiences, of all the things you have seen, heard, lived through and heard of. All the people you have ever known have an influence on you. So I would not only go so far to say, that you are an individual, a person not like any other, I would even say that the you of today is different from the you of yesterday and definitely different from the you of ten years ago. You aggregated new experiences, you spent time, finding yourself. You learned.
Your personality traits are helpful guidelines to deal with your experiences. You can put an introvert and an extrovert in a similar situation and most likely the introvert will deal with the situation one way, while the extrovert deals with it in another. You can somewhat predict behavior, based on personality type. But don’t count on it being right all the time. Maybe an introvert will speak up, because she has learned that she won’t get her needs met otherwise. Maybe an extrovert will stay quiet, because she has learned that if you offer solutions you most likely get stuck with the work as well. So they make decisions that go against type, but make enough sense within their framework of experience.
Also, who is around a person will change their reactions, because many things can override the initial impulse. Let me give you a personal example. I have a minor dog phobia. Whenever I see a dog, I enjoy a certain level of distance between it and me. I was very good at avoiding dogs for the first decades of my life. My daughter however loves dogs. She has done so since she was a toddler. Which meant that the kid would run up and hug dogs that were at least a head taller than her. You can bet your sweet behind that I was always right there, to make sure my girl didn’t get hurt. Phobia or no phobia, I had to protect my child.
So yes, Chelsea, you’re an individual. You’re the only person with your personality traits that has experienced all the things that you have experienced. Your personality has formed, using those experiences and it will keep forming, reforming and developing until the day you die. The best thing you can do is give it a lot of experiences to work with. Travel widely, meet new people, read good books.
Be your own, unique self. | psychology |
https://www.whs-newlife.com/2016/01/ | 2024-04-14T14:04:11 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296816879.72/warc/CC-MAIN-20240414130604-20240414160604-00420.warc.gz | 0.971924 | 1,414 | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__29248841 | en | When you lose a significant amount of weight, heck when you lose any noticeable amount of weight, people will ask questions. People are not shy about asking personal, probing, and sometimes very silly questions. Many WLS patients are a bit apprehensive about fielding questions – even people who would, on almost any other subject, be an “open book.” The question that drives this fear is probably the most obvious and logical question someone could ask: “How did you lose weight?”
The apprehension comes from the fear that their answer: “I had weight loss surgery,” will be followed by a response of… “Oh, I thought that you did it yourself,” or the dreaded, “Oh, you took the easy way out.”
It may be that people respond with these types of reactions due to an ignorance of WLS, it may be a reflection of some jealousy or resentment they may hold toward the successful WLS patient, or, at worst, it could be a desire to insult or offend.
Regardless of the reason, such a response is hurtful to the WLS patient and is perceived as totally devaluing their efforts… the costs, pains, risks, fears, and hard work that all successful weight loss endeavors require.
I love being asked the question: “Bill, how did you lose all that weight?” But before I explain why, and how I answer, let me first suggest that “weight loss surgery” is an incorrect answer to the question.
A person loses weight one way and one way only… they take in less calories than their body burns. It’s been that way since day one, and will likely be this way till the end of time. Its simple math, addition and subtraction, learned in the first grade – 54 years ago in my case! Add the calories eaten and subtract the calories burned to power bodily functions (heart beating, lungs breathing, body temperature) and calories burned from exercise or other physical activity.
Weight loss surgery is not the reason you lost weight. To believe such passes all of the credit for achieving weight loss to something outside your control. It would indeed be taking the easy way out.
When I am asked the $100,000 question, here is how I answer:
Person: “Wow, Bill, you look great… you’ve lost a lot of weight! How did you do it?
Me: “Well, I lost weight the only way anybody can… I took in less calories than I burned up. To put it simply, on a daily basis, I eat well and I exercise. I eat well to limit the calories that go into my body and I exercise regularly to increase the calories my body burns.
Most of my life I had difficulty eating well, that is, managing my calorie intake, so to assist me with that goal I had gastric bypass, which helps me limit the amount of food I eat at any one time. It doesn’t choose what I eat, so I must be certain to choose highly nutritious foods. It is a lot of work, but well worth it. And of course to burn calories I work out on a daily basis. My gastric bypass doesn’t help me with that… it hasn’t once yet got me up off the couch and sent me to the gym!”
At this point, if the person asking me how I lost weight was not familiar with gastric bypass, they likely want to know more. And if they had any inclination to be less than supportive, they quickly reconsider as my enthusiasm and excitement for what I have achieved is obvious and undeniable. I am a freight train of unrepentant excitement that nobody wants to try and derail.
Gastric bypass, the vertical sleeve, and the lap band are tools. Tools compensate for our limitations.
Fifty-four years of life had taught me that I didn’t have the ability to manage my eating. Try as I did (and I tried all the diets and weight loss plans out there), I simply didn’t have the skill, strength, ability, intestinal fortitude, whatever you want to call it, to manage my food intake. Some people are born with the innate ability to self-manage this aspect of their life. I wasn’t.
Consider a short person trying to paint their ceiling. No matter how hard they call on their internal strengths and intestinal fortitude, someone five foot tall cannot paint their ceiling without the aid of a ladder – a tool that allows them to overcome certain physical limitations they face so that they can unleash their skills and energy to achieve their goals. The ladder doesn’t paint the ceiling for them. It doesn’t select the color or neatly trim the moldings. A ladder, like WLS, is simply a tool that someone can use to accomplish their goal of brightening up their home. The WLS patient simply uses their surgery as their tool to help them lose weight and maintain weight loss for the rest of their life.
Does this conversation make any sense?:
Person 1: “Wow, your room looks nice, you’ve done a great job of painting. I like the style and color of what you did to the ceiling! I really… hey, wait a minute, is that a ladder I see over there in the corner?”
Person 2: “Yes.”
Person 1: “Oh… [sounding less than impressed] I thought you did it yourself. I guess you took the easy way out.”
Be proud of what you have done for yourself. NEVER feel bad about using the correct tool for the job you’ve undertaken. You have accomplished something that very few humans are capable of. You turned your life around and now lead a healthy lifestyle because you were smart enough to select – and utilize – the tool you needed to accomplish a goal you set for yourself. You did that. YOU!
I am often asked for lessons learned. Here are my three running rules:
1) Never, never, ever give up,
2) Remember that you’re doing this for YOU and you’re worth the effort and investment, and
3) You will make mistakes and suffer a setback or two – when this happens refer to #1 and #2 above.
And above all know this:
You are capable of more than you can imagine,
You can do this,
Don’t overcomplicate things,
Eat well and exercise,
Believe in yourself,
Do a little better today than you did yesterday.
It’s the journey that gets you there, not the surgery.
A better life, a new life awaits… GO CLAIM YOURS!! | psychology |
https://kreditproperty.com/pet-loss-and-grief-coping-with-the-loss-of-your-beloved-companion-etagege-com | 2023-12-09T18:05:39 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679100942.92/warc/CC-MAIN-20231209170619-20231209200619-00559.warc.gz | 0.948551 | 755 | CC-MAIN-2023-50 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__188180763 | en | Hello and welcome to this journal article about pet loss and grief. Losing a pet can be one of the most difficult experiences a person can go through. Pets are not just animals, they are part of our family, and losing them can cause intense emotional pain and grief. In this article, we will provide you with information, tips, and strategies to help you cope with the loss of your beloved companion.
Understanding the Grief of Losing a Pet
Grief is a natural response to loss, and losing a pet can be just as devastating as losing a human loved one. The bond between pets and their owners is strong, and pets provide us with unconditional love, support, and companionship. When a pet dies, it can leave a significant void in our lives. Here are some common emotions and feelings that pet owners experience when they lose their beloved companions:
- Shock and disbelief
- Sadness and depression
- Guilt and regret
- Anger and frustration
- Loneliness and isolation
It is important to understand that these emotions are normal and that there is no right or wrong way to grieve. Everyone experiences grief differently, and it is a personal and unique process.
FAQs about Pet Loss and Grief
|How long does the grieving process last?||There is no set timeline for grief. It can last for weeks, months, or even years. It is important to be patient with yourself and allow yourself the time you need to heal.|
|Is it normal to feel guilty after losing a pet?||Yes, it is common for pet owners to feel guilty, especially if they had to make the difficult decision to euthanize their pet. It is important to remember that you made the decision out of love and compassion for your pet.|
|Should I get another pet right away?||It is important to give yourself time to grieve before getting another pet. Rushing into getting another pet may not allow you to properly process your emotions and may not be fair to the new pet.|
Coping Strategies for Pet Loss and Grief
While the pain of losing a pet may never completely go away, there are things you can do to help ease the pain and cope with your grief. Here are some coping strategies:
1. Allow Yourself to Grieve
It is important to allow yourself to feel your emotions and express them in your own way. Don’t be afraid to cry, talk to friends and family, or seek professional help if needed.
2. Create a Memorial
Creating a memorial for your pet can be a great way to honor their memory and provide comfort. You can create a photo album, plant a tree, or make a donation in their name.
3. Seek Support
Seeking support from friends, family, or a pet loss support group can help you feel less alone in your grief. Sharing your feelings and memories with others who understand can be very healing.
4. Take Care of Yourself
Grief can be physically and emotionally exhausting. It is important to take care of yourself by getting enough rest, eating healthy, and engaging in activities that bring you comfort and joy.
5. Consider Professional Help
If you are having trouble coping with your grief or are experiencing symptoms of depression, anxiety, or other mental health issues, it may be helpful to seek professional help from a therapist or counselor.
Losing a pet is a difficult and painful experience, but it is important to remember that you are not alone in your grief. By allowing yourself to grieve, creating a memorial, seeking support, taking care of yourself, and considering professional help, you can begin to heal and find comfort in the memories of your beloved companion. | psychology |
http://habitarte.com/we-are-committed/ | 2018-03-18T18:59:15 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-13/segments/1521257645943.23/warc/CC-MAIN-20180318184945-20180318204945-00244.warc.gz | 0.961465 | 237 | CC-MAIN-2018-13 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-13__0__46067728 | en | “Our committment is to assist and contribute to the wellbeing of all species on the planet.”
Habitarte was created as a refuge for people who are seeking to rebalance their lives by reconnecting with nature and themselves. In the womb of the forest is a sacred space where the buzz of the outside world is silenced and the sounds of the forest come alive to lift the stress caused by our every day lives.
We travel, it has been said, to experience ourselves in a different setting.
This is what Habitarte provides: a place in which to see yourself anew. On a sprawling 60 acre campus, Habitarte curates a series of nature experiences designed to enhance a person’s understanding of life and their place within it.
An overnight stay can include a moonlight swim, a morning meditation and yoga, breakfast by the lakeside pergola, followed by a hike or an extreme aerial adventure. Every experience is custom built.
Participation in any the activities we offer can be life changing. People leave notes telling us that they feel new, reborn, revitalized, transformed because of having stepped outside their comfort zone. | psychology |
http://www.opinionstogoonline.com/2006/04/common-sense-calling/ | 2024-02-29T19:04:15 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947474852.83/warc/CC-MAIN-20240229170737-20240229200737-00647.warc.gz | 0.939405 | 182 | CC-MAIN-2024-10 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__88374701 | en | *Scientists are finding that an adolescent’s brain undergoes a previously unsuspected biological makeover – a massive growth of synaptic connections between brain cells. This surge kick starts a major renovation of the brain that doesn’t conclude until the mid-20s, when the brain, in effect, catches up to the fully matured body.
*An immature brain – trying mightily to cope with emotions, urges, poor judgment and risk taking – is a key factor in making motor-vehicle accidents the number one cause of death among adolescents and young adults.
*Researchers from the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute determined that eight out of 10 U.S. accidents are caused by distracted drivers . Specifically, cell phones accounted for the most distractions.
*Florida is only now considering a law that would prohibit those with learners’ permits – let alone all teens — from talking on cell phones while driving. | psychology |
https://soaak.com/2022/01/21-day-program/ | 2022-08-09T13:11:25 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882570977.50/warc/CC-MAIN-20220809124724-20220809154724-00336.warc.gz | 0.934889 | 642 | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-33__0__119179611 | en | How to Achieve Lasting Change in 21-Days
Change is coming
What area of your life do you always come back to, realizing time and time again that you want to change and grow? You’ve spent time and energy on it, but you’re still trying to refine and improve yourself in that area. It may be your finances, fitness, relationships, spiritual life or mentality. Whatever it is, this is the year it transforms for the better! Soaak has the key to real breakthrough in your life – getting specific and putting the time in each day to change your mindset.
Being specific matters
When we’re setting our New Year’s Resolutions and making the choices that will affect our entire year, it can be tempting to go after everything at once! We’ve found the most effective way to change your life is to get specific about one or two areas you want to improve and give them your focus. When it comes to changing any area of your life, it’s better to do a few things really well than many things mediocre. Soaak has teamed up with leading experts bringing you 21-day learning experiences, specific to any area in life you wish to change.
21-Days forms a habit
Forming a positive, life-changing habit doesn’t have to be difficult – it just takes consistency each day. Most of us have no idea where to start or where to find the tools we need to create lasting change. We hear you and have created a simple tool that only requires you to show up for a few minutes each day. Whether you want to change the quality of your relationships, your relationship with your body, or the way you think, Soaak has the 21-Day Program for you.
Your frequency is what you think about frequently
Why does frequency matter? Because creating lasting change in our minds and bodies means changing our frequency. While our 21-Day Programs are educating your mind and shifting the way you think, Soaak sound frequencies talk directly to your cells, raising the level they resonate at! That’s why one of the tools we equip you with is our frequencies. Because to change your life, you must change your mind – and to change your mind, you must change your frequency.
Your best habits are on the way
With 21 days of bitesize, digestible information from leading experts, Soaak 21-Day Programs are the answer to manifesting lasting change in your life. Our 21-Day Programs work alongside the daily Mindful Intention messages you’re already receiving from Soaak. Every 21-Day Program includes two custom, unique frequencies to the program and 21 Days of Mindful Intentions written by an expert in the field. Every Mindful Intention comes with a Deep Dive, where our experts and influencers expand on the topic.
This is the year for the best and highest version of you, and we’re so excited to be a part of it. To learn more, visit our 21-Day Program page here, and let’s start building your best habits yet! | psychology |
http://acet-bg.org/index.php?lang=2&pid=2&tid=%25&page=5&ammount=5 | 2019-01-20T15:53:53 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-04/segments/1547583722261.60/warc/CC-MAIN-20190120143527-20190120165527-00559.warc.gz | 0.884598 | 857 | CC-MAIN-2019-04 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-04__0__153199470 | en | Under the auspices of the European Commission
The Assistance Center for Torture Survivors (ACET)
International Conferences "Political Persecution in Different Context – What are the Psychological Consequences for the Subject and Next
May 28 - 29, 2009 in Sofia, Bulgaria
Venue: Best Western City Hotel, 6 Stara Planina Str., Sofia
Working languages: English and Bulgarian (a simultaneous translation will be provided)
The programme of the Conference includes presentations of speakers from 5 countries – Albania, Argentina, Bulgaria, the Netherlands and the South Africa.
The themes of the conference cover the following fields:
• Political Persecution, State Terror, Apartheid
• Influence of trauma and its psychological consequences on next generations
• Assessment and evaluation of mental health services
The Conference will be held with the participations of the following organizations:
Albanian Rehabilitation Center for Trauma and Torture Victims (ARCT), Albania
ARCT is the only rehabilitation centre providing cares for victims of the past totalitarian regime in Albania. Primary objectives of ARCT is to offer medical, psychosocial, legal and social assistance to victims of torture and their families and to raise public awareness about the consequences of torture and its impact on society.
Argentine Team of Psycho-Social Work and Research / Equipo Argentino de Trabajo e Investigacion Psicosocial (EATIP)
EATIP is association of psychologists and psychiatrists that provides free psycho-therapeutic treatment to those affected by human rights violations.
Guest speakers from EATIP Argentina will be:
- Diana Ruth Kordon – psychiatrist and psychotherapist, PhD. in Psychology and Ethics in the University of Buenos Aires. She is an author and co-author of articles in national and international books and magazines.
- Dario Lagos – psychiatrist, co-founder and member of the Council of IRCT (The International Rehabilitation Council for Torture Victims) from 1986 to 1993.
Diana Kordon and Dario Lagos are co-authors of number of publications such as ‘Psychological Effects of Political repression’, ‘Impunity – psychological and clinical perspective’, ‘Psychological and psycho-social effects of repression and impunity. From the dictatorship till nowadays’.
Foundation Centrum’45, the Netherlands
Centrum’45 is the Dutch national expert centre for specialised psychological and psychiatric treatment to victims of torture, persecution and other forms of organized violence. Centrum’45 aims to broaden the knowledge of the effects of traumatic events and the expertise in trauma treatment by research and education in the field of psychotraumatology.
The clients of Centrum’45 come from very diverse backgrounds. They vary from World War II victims to veterans, refugees, asylum seekers and also include people who were traumatized whilst carrying out their profession.
Trauma Center of Survivors of Violence and Torture (TCSVT), South Africa
TCSVT provides informed, accessible, preventive and curative mental health services to individuals, communities and systems affected by violence. The centre also raises awareness with regard to torture and human rights abuses. The clients of the organization include ex-political prisoners from the Apartheid Era, ex-combatants, returned exiles and their families, as well as refugees and asylum seekers.
Guest speakers from TCSVT, South Africa will be Miriam Fredericks (Political Violence Coordinator) and Carmen Lo-Shang (Psychologist: Trauma Response)
The team of ACET is going to present the professional experience of ACET in the Rehabilitation programme. Speakers on behalf of ACET will be: Mimoza Dimitrova (psychologist, psychotherapist), Dr. Evgeni Genchev (psychotherapist), Diana Tsirkova (psychologist, children psychotherapist), Veselka Hristova (psychiatrist, psychotherapist), Kristina Gologanova (social worker), Svetozar Dimitrov (psychologist), Konstantin Banderov (group therapist), Kalina Yordanova (psychologist), Vanya Dimitrova (social worker). | psychology |
https://snakewomancreations.com/clarity/ | 2022-07-02T02:42:20 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-27/segments/1656103983398.56/warc/CC-MAIN-20220702010252-20220702040252-00021.warc.gz | 0.962437 | 223 | CC-MAIN-2022-27 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-27__0__43562573 | en | It isn’t about predicting, it is about setting clear intentions, and then making the choices that lead us to the desired outcome.
I know how to do that. I have done it. I am doing it right now; I just want to make sure I know what I want for the future.
For the present, making this tanish gray furball that curls up next to me and stares at me through bright yellow eyes, happy – giving her a good life in exchange for all the times she has been a patient listener, is a pretty darn good place to be.
I am grateful to have a career I love; that I do fairy well, that gives me a chance to influence lives of others positively.
I am grateful to be healthy, surrounded by family and friends who I love and I know love me.
I am grateful for my connection to spirit, and the world, and all the live and love in it.
I am grateful to know who I am at my core, even if I don’t always know where I am going in the moment. | psychology |
https://www.simplyheartbrainsoul.com/home/fibromyalgia-support/ | 2020-07-14T07:37:40 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-29/segments/1593657149205.56/warc/CC-MAIN-20200714051924-20200714081924-00469.warc.gz | 0.950942 | 650 | CC-MAIN-2020-29 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-29__0__65303748 | en | Fibro-Friends Gosport Fareham Portsmouth
Fibro-Friends Gosport Fareham Portsmouth was established by myself Susan Davey 6 months ago; to date there are over 180 plus members in our private Facebook group: Fibro Friends Gosport Fareham Portsmouth.
We hold a monthly meeting in Gosport at the Gosport Borough Cricket Club, Privett Road, Gosport PO12 3SX. We will be holding groups both in Fareham and Gosport venues to be advised.
When I myself was diagnosed with the condition, I can remember feeling quite isolated and lonely; I was also pretty depressed and lived day by day with chronic pain, amongst other things. I never want anyone to feel as desperate as I did, not knowing where to turn, what to do for the best, trips to the doctors, numerous prescriptions for pain killers that never worked. Tablets unfortunately are the doctors only and first line of treatment that doctors have; there are however, so many more things that we can undertake to help ourselves.
Each group meeting I offer practical support to help you gain a more fulfilled, active and healthier lifestyle, helping you come to terms with your condition, whilst being able to speak to people who are experiencing the same things as you. Sometimes just talking about it actually helps a great deal, along with the realisation that you are not alone. We also have guest speakers, we have covered eye and skin health, gut health, mental health and relaxation to date.
I pick a topic -(symptom) each group meeting and discuss at length, giving all well informed facts, advice, practical self- help tips and generally how we can all start to improve our overall health and wellbeing.
All the therapies I practice – Hypnotherapy, stress management, nutrition, cognitive behavioural therapy, mindfulness ,Reiki master teacher and Pilates Teacher I initially learnt to help myself with my own fibromyalgia, I have managed to turn my life around from being so ill and desperate to having my own business. I would really like to be able to do the same for you, so do come along, say hi, join the group and learn how you can start the journey to a healthier more energised lifestyle.
Big Launch Fibro-Friends Portsmouth
12th March 12.30-3.00 free support group with free refreshments, friends and family are also very welcome. I will be holding a free monthly group after the launch HIVE Portsmouth Guildhall Square Central Library Portsmouth PO1 2DX
Chair Pilates and Mindfulness Meditation Classes
There is also a coffee meet up and mindful meditation class every Wednesday at Coffee1, Gosport PO12 1DR again a good time to meet others, have a chat, make new friends, then enjoy some beneficial Pilates and then relaxing meditation. Pilates is a very good gentle exercise to build strength, flexibility, balance and co-ordination. Mindful meditation working with our minds stress response, again beneficial for fibro as we live with a 24/7 stress response, at just £4 for the class.
Contact: Susan Davey 07401885420 or email [email protected] | psychology |
https://www.nvtutoring.com/2018/03/26/i-thought-i-had-seen-it-all-until-today/ | 2020-02-17T05:11:10 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-10/segments/1581875141653.66/warc/CC-MAIN-20200217030027-20200217060027-00527.warc.gz | 0.971005 | 1,621 | CC-MAIN-2020-10 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-10__0__135592031 | en | I have long been a keen observer, and often a critic, of Americans’ obsession (some would say addiction) with smartphones and social media. I am fascinated by this compelling sociological phenomenon; I find myself reading everything I can to understand it. I also find myself keenly alert to the phenomenon as I go through my day – teaching at the college where I have taught for 34 years; observing people in restaurants and other public places like supermarkets, establishing my dinner table as a “cell phone-free” area, and a myriad of other places.
Recently, my wife and I observed a young girl (probably about 10 years of age) sitting with her mom and dad at a restaurant in the Del Ray section of Alexandria, phone in hand, and completely disconnected from her parents. I could not help but notice that in the approximately one hour that we sat across from this young girl, her eyes did not leave her phone for more than a few seconds at a time, mostly to impassively respond to a question from her mom or dad. She even managed to do this as she ate her lunch. This, of course, is not at all uncommon today in most restaurants.
However, the experience I had earlier this week at the gym topped any I have observed in years. Brace yourself…this is a true story. I swim several times each week, usually between 40-70 laps of the pool. It is my time to completely relax away from work, daily concerns, and maybe most importantly, technology. I get into my “Zen” in a big way.
I always take water with me and place it at the end of the lane so that I can refresh myself after 20 or so laps. I did that today, and happened to catch a bright, shiny object out of the corner of my eye. A young woman two lanes over from me had her smartphone in a Ziploc bag, placed on the tile at the end of the swim lane. She seemed to stop every after every lap to scroll through her email messages, through the Ziploc bag! I knew at that moment that I had witnessed the ultimate in cell phone addiction. My immediate thought was something along the lines of, “When someone goes to the gym to swim laps, is that not the place to leave your troubles, worries, and cell phone behind? Apparently not.
Much has been written of late on this subject. Sociologist and clinical psychologist, Sherry Turkle, has studied the relationship between people and technology for many years. In her most recent book, Reclaiming Conversation: The Power of Talk in the Digital Age, she points out some interesting and disturbing trends. The following is a small sample of multiple observations, supported by empirically-based ethnographic evidence:
1. “Technology is implicated in an assault on empathy.” There has been a 40% reduction in empathy among college students during the past twenty years as measured by standard psychological tests. Researchers have attributed this to less eye-to-eye contact among students.
2. There has been a loss in the “empathetic arts” – learning to make eye contact, to listen, and to attend to others.
3. Teachers increasingly observe that students do not make eye contact, do not respond to body language, have difficulty listening, and seem to be less interested in each other – all potential initial signs of “being on the Asperger’s spectrum” according to Turkle.
4. Research indicates that many lovers prefer to “talk” by editing messages on their phones; families tend to avoid face-to-face conversation and address family conflicts digitally to avoid the stress of direct human contact.
5. Smartphone users sometimes refer to their digital device as “my tiny God,” and use social media platforms like Facebook to “perform” and paint an only positive image of themselves.
6. Children, at very early ages, are increasingly showing frustration as they compete with smartphones for their parents’ attention. On the one hand, parents admonish their children for constant use of smartphones when, in fact, parents often check their phones during dinner at home, at restaurants, and many other places.
7. Teens and college students openly admit to applying “the rule of three” to their social interactions when they are out at dinner with their friends. That rule implies that if there are at least three friends sitting at the table who are NOT on their smartphone, that gives implicit permission to check your phone.
8. Millennials openly express the fact that they suffer from “disconnection anxiety” if they do not have their “little God” beside them at all times and will do almost anything to avoid “boredom” or lulls in conversation by checking their smartphone.
9. College students readily admit to feeling more vulnerable interacting with friends and lovers in person; they admit to retreating to their smartphone to reduce what they see as unnecessary human interpersonal interaction and what some see as “the rigors of a phone call.”
10. Turkle’s research further reveals that baby bouncers and potty seats now come with a slot to hold a cell phone; a quarter of teens in America check their phones within five minutes of waking up; the average number of texts made by teens in a day is 100; 80 percent of teens sleep with their phones; 40 percent never unplug from their devices, even during religious services, exercising, or playing a sport.
11. A phenomenon known as FOMO (fear of missing out”) is commonplace among young people. Turkle defines it as “tensions that follow from knowing so much about the lives of others because of social media. You develop self-doubt from knowing so many of your friends are having enviable fun.”
A recent Bank of America report, “Trends in Consumer Mobility,” states that 71 percent of all Americans (adults and teens) say they sleep with or next to their mobile phone; 3 percent of those people said they sleep with their device in their hand; 13 percent said they keep it on the bed, and 55 percent leave it on the nightstand. Incredibly, the survey revealed that Americans consider their smartphone more important than sex and 20% of those 18-34 years of age admit to checking their phones DURING sex.
The list goes on…Suffice it to say that we have a problem with over-use and abuse of smartphones. On the one hand, smartphones and, to some extent, social media, have connected us digitally, yet separated us emotionally. It has strained our relationships with others, significantly reduced levels of empathy towards others, caused us to avoid face-to-face interpersonal contact; damaged the ability of children and others to read facial gestures, body language, and subtle signs of human emotion; and it has the potential to alienate children from society and place them in an unrealistic virtual world where problem solving can be accomplished with the press of a button.
Is there a correlation between cell phone use and the rise in rates of Autism and Asperger’s Syndrome? Is there a correlation between cell phone use and the dramatic rise in school violence, digital alienation, mental health issues, teen suicide rates, and other social maladies? Is it affecting the stability of the family? Is it resulting in miscommunication in the workplace? Is it impacting other institutions critical to societal stability?
Again, has it connected us digitally but separated us emotionally? Much has been said here and elsewhere regarding the problem. The question in my mind is, what are the solutions? We might start with stronger parenting, and adults who model appropriate human interaction as their children are maturing and watching how their parents conduct their own lives.
As always, I welcome your civil, educated thoughts and comments. | psychology |
http://www.pilotcatholicnews.com/Opinion/article.asp?ID=185106 | 2023-06-07T18:31:34 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-23/segments/1685224654012.67/warc/CC-MAIN-20230607175304-20230607205304-00629.warc.gz | 0.967828 | 1,160 | CC-MAIN-2023-23 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-23__0__3109114 | en | The benefits we derive from laughter are similar to the benefits we get from social interaction.
The last time you walked into a room full of laughing people, you most likely searched the room for a visible source of hilarity. You may have asked someone to explain the joke. Of course, people were too busy laughing to explain it, so they gave you the usual explanation: "You had to be there."
More often than not, there is no joke at all. Everyday laughter is rarely about comedy and, in fact, all about "being there." In the words of psychiatrist Robert Provine, laughter is a "social vocalization that binds people together." It does this in a variety of ways. Laughter can serve as a simple expression of recognition -- for example, the "oh, I know what you mean" laugh that we often share to create a moment of mutual understanding. We laugh courteously, apologetically, self-consciously, and often for completely mysterious reasons. But we rarely laugh when we are by ourselves.
Laughter can come into existence with only the smallest pretext of shared experience between people. There is nothing particularly funny about the time you bumped into your best friend on the sidewalk, but the two of you couldn't help but laugh. Would you have laughed as hard, or at all, if the person you bumped into was a stranger?
Robert Provine has analyzed this "togetherness" trigger that qualifies most laughter. Provine and his students at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County, took notes about the everyday laughter they encountered around campus. They recorded information, such as the gender of the person laughing, the gender of the person who caused the laughter, and the comments made just before the laughter started.
More often than not, these comments were just unfunny statements on the surface. "It was nice to meet you, too!" and "Have a nice day!" for example, triggered laughter. Jokes only occurred rarely. Often, it was the speakers who laughed after their own comments to others. As you might guess, the students did not find very many solitary people laughing to themselves. Provine concluded that "the critical stimulus for a laugh is another person, not a joke."
The physical effects of laughter
Strong social connections have been shown to safeguard physical health, especially as we age. The benefits we derive from laughter are similar to the benefits we get from social interaction.
Here are a few examples of the physical effects of laughter:
-- When we laugh, we release feel-good endorphins that have been found to reduce physical pain. Journalist Norman Cousins, after being hospitalized for a spinal condition, incorporated laughter into his personal recovery program. He found that watching the Marx brothers every night made him laugh so much that afterward he was able to sleep for at least two hours without feeling any pain.
-- Laughter inhibits the stress hormone, cortisol, which has adverse effects on immune functioning. Laughter causes the immune system to produce more T cells, immune proteins and antibodies.
-- By increasing heart rate, laughter benefits our cardiovascular system in a way similar to exercise. In one study, 300 participants split into two groups that watched two different movies. Half of the group watched a comedy ("There's Something About Mary") while the other half watched a drama ("Saving Private Ryan"). The group that watched the comedy had a 30 to 40 percent increased dilation in their blood vessels compared with the group who watched the drama.
Cardiologists at the University of Maryland Medical Center in Baltimore have found that people with heart disease were less likely to have a sense of humor than their heart-healthy contemporaries. Of the 300 participants surveyed, half had healthy hearts while the other half had a history of heart disease. The participants answered questions examining the extent to which humor played a role in their everyday lives. In particular, those who laughed or used humor to cope with stressful situations were less likely to have heart disease.
Dr. Michael Miller, one of the cardiologists involved in the study, believes that incorporating laughter into a daily routine might be as important for heart health as diet and exercise. There are numerous "laughing groups" operating in many U.S. cities with the aim of spreading the benefits of laughter to their practitioners. There is even an entire branch of yoga devoted to communal laughing. Led by a certified instructor, participants of laughter yoga engage in a combination of physical movements and coordinated, voluntary laughter. The atmosphere builds on the infectiousness of laughter and playful behavior. Even if you went into the session in a less than elated mood, chances are, by the end, your laughter will have evolved into something genuine.
If you are interested in participating in laughter yoga, Youville House in Cambridge will offer an introductory course on Tuesday, June 4, at 2 p.m. Led by Juliette Pellicane, a certified laughter yoga instructor, this course is free and open to the public. For more information or to RSVP for the class, contact Aby Frankel at 617-491-1234.
- Adam Johnson writes for Youville Assisted Living Residences, member of Covenant Health Systems, a Catholic, multi-institutional health and elder care organization serving New England.
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http://www.jpiexecutivesearch.com/how-to-achieve-a-balanced-work-life/ | 2024-02-24T19:16:38 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947474544.15/warc/CC-MAIN-20240224180245-20240224210245-00218.warc.gz | 0.962786 | 559 | CC-MAIN-2024-10 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__157725431 | en | While we all need a certain amount of stress to spur us on and help us perform at our best, the key to managing stress lies in that one magic word: balance. Not only is achieving a healthy work/life balance an attainable goal but workers and businesses alike see the rewards. When workers are balanced and happy, they are more productive, take fewer sick days, and are more likely to stay in their jobs.
Here are a few practical steps we can all take to loosen the grip that stress has on us and win back the balance in our lives. Read on and reap the benefits.
Time management. Time is a finite resource, we have a certain amount and that is it. So really it is your most valuable asset and the thing that should be at the forefront of your mind when it comes to achieving a good work/life balance. With around eight hours needed for sleep each night, you’re left with 112 hours per week to divide between work and the rest of your life.
Identify your priorities in life. Once you have worked out how much ‘disposable’ time you have, you can start to think about what things you would like to fill that time with. If you know you only have around four hours per day of time for yourself, it will be easier spend it doing something you really enjoy.
Make a plan. When you have identified your highest priorities in life, make a plan so you can execute them without fail. Create a schedule to stick to for every day both before and after work. Don’t forget about weekends either – try to take advantage of them by planning something fun and challenging. You could plan to go out for dinner and a movie with your family or do something totally out of your comfort zone, such as abseiling or hiking. If you don’t make fun time a priority, it could lead to stress in the long-term.
Ask for flexibility. Flex time and telecommuting are quickly becoming established as necessities in today’s business world, and many companies are drafting work/life policies. If you ask, they might allow you to work flexible hours or from home a day a week. Research shows that em-ployees who work flexible schedules are more productive and loyal to their employers.
Get help if you need it. Don’t let stress stand in the way of your health and happiness. If you are persistently overwhelmed, it may be time to seek help from a mental health professional. Asking for help is not a sign of weakness—taking care of yourself is a sign of strength.
Give yourself a break. No one’s perfect! Allow yourself to be human and just do the best you can. | psychology |
https://pediatricianlagunabeach.com/temper-tantrums-in-children/ | 2020-01-20T09:10:55 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-05/segments/1579250598217.23/warc/CC-MAIN-20200120081337-20200120105337-00371.warc.gz | 0.94874 | 692 | CC-MAIN-2020-05 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-05__0__89772506 | en | Temper Tantrums in Children Laguna Beach, CA
- Temper Tantrums in Children
- Toddlers and Temper Tantrums
- Kids with Temper Tantrums
- Tantrums in Children
Sometimes called a “hissy fit” or simply a “tantrum,” temper tantrums are an emotional outburst that vents frustration and tests a child’s limits. Temper tantrums are extremely common in children between the ages of 1 and 4 years, but while they tend to decrease as they grow older, there is no set age limit on this type of outburst. Even adults have been known to have “meltdowns.”
While frustrating and embarrassing for a parent to deal with, it is a normal occurrence. Every child, no matter how mild-mannered, will have a temper tantrum at some point. Many toddlers will throw a tantrum at least once a week.
What Causes Temper Tantrums?
For most children, tantrums are a way to express their anger and test limits. Children do not have full control of their emotions, and may not have the words to properly express their anger to others. It can be a way of forcing others to give in to their wishes, or an attempt to assert control over a situation.
How To Deal With a Temper Tantrum
It is important to keep calm when your child throws a tantrum. There are many tactics for dealing with these emotional displays, including:
- Ignoring the tantrum: Especially if you know it is a ploy to get attention or force his own way, ignoring the tantrum sends the message that this behavior will not get your child what he wants.
- Distractions: Children have a short attention span. Sometimes it is possible to gently redirect a child’s attention long enough to distract them from their frustration and stop the outburst.
- Leave the room: If your child is old enough, leave the room as soon as a tantrum begins. He is likely to follow you. Do not talk or react to your child until the tantrum is over.
- Calm your child: If your child seems inconsolable, holding her tightly and reminding her that she is loved may help calm her down.
While giving in to your child’s demands can quickly stop a tantrum, it will not help you in the long run. They will learn that a tantrum is the best way to get what they want, and their frequency will increase.
If your child’s temper tantrums are becoming worse or more frequent, it is time to seek pediatric help. In the Laguna Beach and Orange County areas, Newport Children’s Medical Group’s team of experts can help answer any questions you may have about your child’s tantrums. We can also determine if the tantrums have a more serious underlying cause. Hearing and vision problems, language delays, learning disabilities, or conditions like autism can all increase a child’s frustration and trigger more tantrums. We partner with you to help both you and your child feel happier and more in control.
No matter what the cause of your child’s temper tantrums, you are not alone. If you have any questions or need advice about dealing with your child’s outbursts, Newport Children’s Medical Group at Laguna Beach is here to help. | psychology |
https://perrymeltzer.com/2013/02/18/a-beginners-mind/ | 2023-09-30T03:23:52 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510575.93/warc/CC-MAIN-20230930014147-20230930044147-00480.warc.gz | 0.949646 | 271 | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-40__0__32537917 | en | It has been about 10 years since I first read Jon Kabat-Zinn’s Wherever You Go, There You Are. I was drawn to the notion of increasing non-judgmental awareness of the present moment as a means to 1) gain a greater sense of control over my active mind and 2) more fully appreciate the daily experiences of my life. At the time, my interest was personal. I had no awareness that mindfulness would eventually play a significant role in my professional life.
While my personal practice (formal and informal) often drifts from and returns to the present (much like the mind), my professional life has serendipitously allowed me to engage in the regular teaching and practice of mindfulness with DBT patients (and anyone else with an interest).
In the spirit of mindfulness (which teaches us to engage in the world with a beginner’s mind) with the hope to refresh my personal practice and professional teaching, I am re-introducing myself to mindfulness in both theory and practice. I am letting go of preconceived notions about what mindfulness is and how to practice mindfulness.
Today, I’m starting to read Jon Kabat-Zinn’s Mindfulness for Beginners.
I am immensely excited to discover the gift of mindfulness for the first time…again. | psychology |
https://zerebrum-iq.com/journal.php | 2024-02-21T06:12:18 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947473370.18/warc/CC-MAIN-20240221034447-20240221064447-00264.warc.gz | 0.870197 | 554 | CC-MAIN-2024-10 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__141779949 | en | Welcome to the world of profound intellect and innovative exploration – the Zerebrum Journal, a prestigious publication curated by the Zerebrum High IQ Network. Delve into a realm where the frontiers of human intelligence are stretched, where cutting-edge research intertwines with the brilliance of the world's sharpest minds.
The Zerebrum Journal stands as a beacon for those who push the boundaries of intellectual achievement. Within its pages, the most insightful and groundbreaking ideas find their home, showcasing the remarkable intellectual diversity that characterizes our global community of high IQ individuals. Each quarterly issue is a testament to human ingenuity, where the interplay between empirical research, theoretical conjecture, and artistic expression flourishes.
Spanning disciplines as diverse as cognitive neuroscience, artificial intelligence, linguistics, psychology, philosophy, and more, the journal unites visionaries, scholars, and creatives in an unparalleled exploration of the intricacies of the human intellect. Original research articles, thought-provoking essays, experimental studies, and innovative thought experiments form the cornerstone of its content, fostering intellectual discourse that transcends traditional boundaries.
In every quarterly volume, readers can anticipate:
1. Groundbreaking Research: Immerse yourself in meticulously conducted studies that challenge conventional wisdom, unveil novel insights, and redefine the landscape of knowledge. Our contributors' diverse perspectives breathe life into the evolving tapestry of intellectual thought.
2. Theoretical Explorations: Embark on speculative journeys that traverse the theoretical realms of thought. Peer into the minds of philosophers, scientists, and thinkers as they ponder the nature of consciousness, the intricacies of decision-making, and the mysteries of existence itself.
3. Creative Reflections: Experience the arts from a perspective of heightened cognition. Discover how exceptional minds reinterpret literature, art, and music to create innovative expressions that captivate the intellect and stir the soul.
4. Interdisciplinary Discourse: Witness the harmonious convergence of disciplines. From the intersection of psychology and economics to the fusion of technology and ethics, these dialogues give rise to revolutionary paradigms that define the modern age.
5. Expert Commentary: Gain insights from distinguished scholars, industry leaders, and luminaries as they offer their perspectives on the trajectory of intelligence-related research, the societal implications of cognitive advancements, and the ethical considerations that accompany intellectual prowess.
The Zerebrum Journal is more than a publication; it's a celebration of human intelligence in its myriad forms. Join us as we traverse the uncharted territories of knowledge, navigating the realms of genius, and illuminating the infinite potential that resides within the human mind. Open the pages of this journal, and step into a world where cognitive excellence knows no bounds. | psychology |
https://awatapu.school.nz/news/news/348-students-take-part-in-loves-me-not | 2017-08-17T23:17:53 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-34/segments/1502886104172.67/warc/CC-MAIN-20170817225858-20170818005858-00457.warc.gz | 0.959619 | 142 | CC-MAIN-2017-34 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-34__0__137056124 | en | Students Take Part in "Loves Me Not"
On Tuesday 28 March, Awatapu College Year 12 students were part of the first group of students in Palmerston North to be involved in the Loves Me Not programme. The programme, set up by the Sophie Elliot Foundation, is part of an initiative to raise awareness of family harm and prevent abusive behaviour in relationships. As the first school to facilitate this programme, Awatapu College is extremely grateful to the community and the Police for their assistance in making the programme such a success. The students found the programme hugely beneficial and were appreciative of the opportunity to be involved. To read the full article from the NZ Police, please click here. | psychology |
https://www.vanicrafts.com/blogs/news/the-healing-power-of-copper-bathtubs-elevating-self-care-to-a-luxurious-ritual | 2024-04-20T03:03:58 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817474.31/warc/CC-MAIN-20240420025340-20240420055340-00368.warc.gz | 0.92686 | 575 | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__2011948 | en | In the hustle and bustle of modern life, finding moments of serenity and self-care is vital for our mental and physical well-being. Amidst the plethora of wellness practices available, there's an often-overlooked gem: the copper bathtub. More than just a bathroom fixture, it can become your private sanctuary for holistic rejuvenation.
Picture this: after a demanding day, you retreat into your bathroom oasis, soft candlelight flickering, and the aroma of essential oils filling the air. As you immerse yourself in the warm embrace of your copper bathtub, the worries of the day begin to fade away. Yet, within the luxurious confines of copper, lies a deeper, more profound healing experience.
For centuries, copper has been revered for its therapeutic properties, cherished by ancient civilizations for its ability to promote vitality and well-being. Today, scientific research confirms what our ancestors knew intuitively: copper possesses antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant qualities, making it a powerhouse for holistic health.
When you indulge in a soak in a copper bathtub, your skin is bathed in copper ions from the water. These ions stimulate collagen production, enhancing skin elasticity and promoting a healthy glow. Furthermore, copper's antimicrobial properties work to cleanse the skin, offering relief from various skin conditions and leaving you feeling refreshed and rejuvenated.
However, the benefits of a copper bathtub extend far beyond skincare. As the warm water envelops your body, tension melts away from tired muscles, providing relief from the stresses of daily life. There's an undeniable sense of grounding that comes from being surrounded by the warmth and elegance of copper, inviting you to unwind and reconnect with yourself.
Yet, the true magic of a copper bathtub lies in its ability to facilitate internal healing. As you surrender to the tranquility of the moment, you're invited to release pent-up emotions and quiet the chatter of the mind. It's a sacred space where you can cultivate mindfulness, allowing for a deeper connection with your inner self and a renewed sense of clarity.
Incorporating a copper bathtub into your self-care routine isn't just about indulgence—it's about embracing a lifestyle that prioritizes your well-being. It's about carving out time for self-love and nurturing practices that replenish your mind, body, and spirit.
So, if you're searching for a holistic approach to self-care and rejuvenation, consider adding a copper bathtub to your home sanctuary. Let its warmth envelop you, its healing properties revitalize you, and its timeless beauty inspire you to make self-care a luxurious ritual. Within the serene confines of a copper bathtub, you'll discover a haven where inner healing flourishes and well-being thrives. | psychology |
https://berlinwisdommodel.weebly.com/baltes-assessment-of-wisdom.html | 2023-11-29T22:50:06 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679100146.5/warc/CC-MAIN-20231129204528-20231129234528-00685.warc.gz | 0.960802 | 494 | CC-MAIN-2023-50 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__263687223 | en | Baltes' main goal was to come up with a system that allowed him to quantitatively measure wisdom. His main obstacle was differentiating between wisdom and intelligence. After studying philosophical and religious texts, Baltes came up with five criteria to assess wisdom.
Five Criteria to Assess Wisdom:
- Factual knowledge: Knowing the 'whats' of the human condition and human nature
- Procedural knowledge: Strategies for solving life's problems
- Lifespan contextualism: Knowledge of life's settings and social situations and how they change overtime
- Relativism of values: Being aware of cultural differences and being considerate and sensitive to different values
- Awareness and management of uncertainty: Recognizing the limits of knowledge, and understanding the uncertainty of the future
Berlin Wisdom Model
After coming up with certain criteria, Baltes implemented them in the Berlin Wisdom Model experiments. He measured levels of wisdom by presenting challenging, hypothetical life dilemmas to research participants. The participants sit in front of a panel of judges and describe aloud how the problem should be handled and solved. They are encouraged to think aloud to show their thought process. Based on how much their answer fit criteria above, they are scored on a scale of 1 to 7.
Example Question Presented to Research Participants
"A 14 year old girl wants to move out of her house right away. What should be considered in this situation?"
"She's only 14 years old! She should never be aloud to move out. She's too young to make such a big decision."
The participant failed to show any of the five criteria above. They didn't think about the details of what could be going on in this girl's life, and just focused on her age.
"She is really young, but she might live in an abusive home and need to move to a safer environment. Perhaps her parents are too poor to afford food. Also, it might depend on her culture. She may be in an unhappy arranged marriage in some cultures at that age."
This participant understood how varied her situation could be. They looked past her age and noted the different social, cultural, and economical situations that would validate her need to leave.
It is important to note that the Berlin Wisdom Model measures knowledge-related wisdom. Since then, Baltes began to expand his research to include how knowledge-related wisdom may direct practical wisdom: understanding how to live a life that matters. | psychology |
https://theexperimentpublishing.com/catalogs/fall-2017/how-we-eat-with-our-eyes-and-think-with-our-stomach/ | 2018-02-22T20:52:37 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-09/segments/1518891814290.11/warc/CC-MAIN-20180222200259-20180222220259-00552.warc.gz | 0.916656 | 753 | CC-MAIN-2018-09 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-09__0__212651913 | en | “Cut through the juice cleanses and paleo diets to bring back some common sense.”—The New York Times Book Review
Outsmart Your Impulses and Eat Better
A Belgian chocolate cake topped with a velvety homemade mousse catches your eye on the menu. The next thing you know, you’ve ordered it—despite the hefty price. But do you know why?
Through over 40 compelling questions, this book explores how our eating decisions tread the line between conscious and subconscious, and enables us to be more intelligent about food. With expert insights that draw from psychology, neuroscience, popular culture, and more, learn to see the innumerable influences behind your diet and cravings—from the size and color of your plate, to the placement of products in a supermarket, to the order in which you sit when out with friends.
And the chocolate cake? Would you believe research shows that regional descriptions (Belgian!) and emotive, sensory language (homemade! velvety!) subtly affect your appetite? Know what and why you eat, when and how you do—before you next sit down to dine!
“The connections between our emotions and the foods we choose are explored in fascinating detail.”—Parade.com
“Easy to read and entertaining throughout, How We Eat with Our Eyes and Think with Our Stomach provides welcome clarity for those seeking to understand and change long-ingrained food habits.”—Shelf Awareness
“Offers easily digestible insights to help you make more conscious choices about what goes in your stomach.”—Atlanta Journal-Constitution
“The authors present their information in such a delightful fashion that even readers who have never asked, ‘Why do cats sit on your lap and cows on your plate?’ will be glad to have the answer to that question, and many others.”—Publishers Weekly
“Of all of the books I’ve read on food, psychology, and eating behavior this year, How We Eat with Our Eyes and Think with Our Stomach is far and away the most interesting, useful, and entertaining.”
—from the foreword by Brian Wansink, PhD, author of Mindless Eating and Slim by Design
“How We Eat with Our Eyes and Think with Our Stomach is a remarkable book, which in an entertaining way takes a deep dive into our bodies and explores a world few of us ever knew. After reading this book you’ll never see (or taste) food the same way again!”
—Martin Lindstrom, New York Times bestselling author of Buyology and Small Data
“If you've ever wondered how to make simple and sensible diet choices this is the book for you. This is the best book I've found on the topic. It offers clarity in the midst of chaotic and conflicting information about food. It's a pleasurable read that makes thoughtful eating decisions both easier to make and more holistic to apply.”
—Sheena Iyengar, author of The Art of Choosing
“An entertaining tour through some of the fascinating research on how our minds govern what we like to eat. It will change the way you approach your dinner.”
—Bob Holmes, author of Flavor: The Science of Our Most Neglected Sense
“These essays are not only easy and amusing, they are also scientifically supported by appropriate studies and enriched with expert opinions. All this makes reading a pleasure.”—MIT Technology Review (Germany)
To order, please contact our distributor, Workman Publishing, and reference product number 779436. | psychology |
https://cynozure.libsyn.com/-the-importance-of-collaboration-shared-learning-and-brave-and-bold-leadership-in-modern-business-with-gemma-greaves-chief-executive-at-the-marketing-society-episode-15 | 2023-11-29T04:50:54 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679100056.38/warc/CC-MAIN-20231129041834-20231129071834-00819.warc.gz | 0.973987 | 119 | CC-MAIN-2023-50 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__174234225 | en | Aug 28, 2018
In this episode, we talk to Gemma Greaves who is Chief Executive at The Marketing Society and Founder of her own private members' club Cabal. We talk about the value of creating and being part of a community that allows people to learn, grow and develop through sharing experiences and collaboration. We touch on big subjects like mental health and the role that we as leaders need to play in creating a safe space for people to be themselves at work. We also explore the role of the Chief Marketing Officer and how that role is evolving in light of digital and data innovations. | psychology |
https://vintagedrabbit.wordpress.com/2012/06/17/happy-fathers-day-dad/ | 2018-06-23T10:05:53 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-26/segments/1529267864957.2/warc/CC-MAIN-20180623093631-20180623113631-00387.warc.gz | 0.971129 | 438 | CC-MAIN-2018-26 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-26__0__198383668 | en | Dad, You are better than the rest. I can’t really describe how incredibly lucky I am to be your daughter. You have shown us (4 kids and 9 grandkids) how to love unconditionally. You sometimes disagree with us, are disappointed with us, wish we would have chosen a different path, wish that you could make our life easier, but in all of that, you let us make our own choices and mistakes. Being a parent now, I see how hard that is to put into practice. Letting Smiles be upset or angry or make a decision that I know isn’t right, physically hurts me….and he’s just a toddler right now. I can’t imagine how hard that is going to be when I know his choices will have real consequences. This past year has been so difficult but you never judged me, asked me to change my mind, or said you wouldn’t be there for me. You took me and Smiles in and let us stay until I got my bearings, you helped me find our new home, you always check on me to make sure I’m ok. I can’t stress how good of a dad you are. Now at almost 30, I’m starting to see that you didn’t disagree with me because you wanted to make me mad, but because you had already made those mistakes or decisions and you were trying to save me from consequences or pains. I’m finally seeing that I can trust your judgment and that I should have the entire way. But I’m never a person to learn from someone else’s mistakes…..I know I should but for some reason I always decide to see if that other person’s mistake would also be a mistake for me….and I know you’ll be there to catch me when I fall….again. I’ll always be a Daddy’s Girl and I’m happy to be because I have the best dad a girl could ever want. My dad is my hero, my support, my mentor. Thanks Pops, I love you. | psychology |
https://healthsapiens.com/faq-counseling | 2024-04-21T20:21:15 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817819.93/warc/CC-MAIN-20240421194551-20240421224551-00825.warc.gz | 0.92885 | 578 | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__194893818 | en | FAQ – HS Counseling
What conditions can a HealthSapiens Counseling Subscription help with?
Answer: Our licensed therapists have years of experience treating a wide range of conditions including (but not limited to):
Anxiety, Bulimia, Depression, Grieving/Loss of a Loved One, Insomnia/Trouble Sleeping, Mood Disorders, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Relationship Issues, Stress, Substance Abuse, and Teen/Parenting Issues
How does HealthSapiens Counseling work?
Answer: Once you register as a new user and reach our special counseling line, you will be connected with a counselor. There's never a per-visit or per-hour fee, and you can avoid the counselor's office, waiting rooms, and the drive across town and back.
HealthSapiens Counseling is affordable peace-of-mind for a fraction of the price of traditional counseling (which can run $100/hr or more for a single session.)
Do I need to have insurance / what if I already have health insurance?
Answer: You can sign up regardless of whether or not you have health insurance. There is never a co-pay or deductible -- you simply pay an affordable monthly subscription rate each month.
How often can I speak with a therapist?
Answer: You can speak with a Masters-level counselor as many times as you need (for pre-clinical sessions) during the term of your subscription.
Counseling sessions will be scheduled as clinically-appropriate and determined by a counselor.
Why is HealthSapiens Counseling so affordable? Is there a catch?
Answer: There is no catch. Unlike insurance, there are no greedy intermediaries between you and our therapists.
The money you pay goes to our therapists with no payouts to insurance companies or government entities. That’s how therapy should be, right?
Do you offer Family Plans or Couples Counseling?
Answer: Sorry, no these options are not offered at this time. Each Counseling Subscription plan is for (1) user per account.
Can I get prescribed anti-depressants?
Answer: No, we offer therapy sessions, not pharmaceuticals.
Do you have therapists who specialize in personality disorders in young adults?
Answer: Yes, we do.
What are "Pre-Clinical Sessions"?
Answer: Pre-clinical sessions are informal sessions conducted with a Masters-level counselor or therapist. These are sessions that are not part of a regimen or mental health treatment program. These types of sessions could range from talking over relationship issues to having a bad day at work all the way to diagnosis of mental health issues such as depression or anxiety. | psychology |
https://blog.vive.com/us/enhance-meditation-and-sleep-quality-with-vr-meditation/ | 2024-04-25T08:27:44 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712297290384.96/warc/CC-MAIN-20240425063334-20240425093334-00644.warc.gz | 0.936751 | 1,048 | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__89182150 | en | Nothing's in my cart
Seeking tranquility in a hectic world? Consider meditation as a pathway to this serene state. In this ever busy era with mounting stress, even with constant external distractions, we are all searching for a way to keep our inner peace. The ancient practice of meditation is fast becoming the secret weapon for people to combat stress and regain inner tranquility, as well as improve sleep.
However, don't think that everything will happen naturally just by sitting down and closing your eyes. The path to real meditation is full of challenges. You may find yourself struggling to resist external distractions, such as the noise of traffic, endless TikTok videos, or even the restlessness that resides deep within your mind. These challenges are particularly prominent for beginners who are just starting meditation. Do you have these problems?
Do you have the same problem?
Fortunately, with technology, a new path to achieving true meditation is quickly being realized: VR meditation. When VIVE Flow was first launched, HTC started working on applications in this area and positioned this lightweight VR headset as a product that "enhances users' physical and mental health." There are also many related software applications, such as the VR meditation platform TRIPP and the VR application VIVE Dreaming for "dreaming."
The research we are introducing today is conducted using TRIPP VR. TRIPP VR creates an immersive virtual environment to help users enter a meditative state more quickly and thus potentially improve sleep quality. By combining dream-like scenes, soothing visuals along with relaxing sounds, gentle voice guidance, and professional mindfulness techniques, TRIPP VR integrates art and technology to improve the problems encountered in traditional meditation processes, allowing users to fully achieve relaxation and stress relief more easily than before.
Without firsthand experience, you might think that VR meditation is just a gimmick. However, a new research shows that VR meditation is indeed more effective than traditional meditation!
"A Comparative Study of VR Technology in Meditation Scenarios" is led by Gou Ge, a psychotherapist from Utrecht University in the Netherlands. The purpose of this study is to verify the practical effects and advantages of VR in meditation practices. The study used a randomized controlled trial method and recruited 100 volunteers with meditation and sleep improvement needs. The participants were randomly assigned to two groups: one group used traditional meditation methods (mindfulness voice guidance), while the other group used VIVE Flow and TRIPP VR for VR meditation.
During the 45-day experiment, researchers collected participants' physiological data (such as heart rate, heart rate variability, and brain waves) and self-assessment questionnaires. These data helped researchers evaluate and compare the effects of the two meditation methods on promoting relaxation, stabilizing emotions, and improving sleep quality.
In conclusion, participants using VR meditation showed significant advantages in entering a deep meditative state. The study made the following five major findings:
Participants' self-assessments showed that 90% of the VR group participants were able to enter a deep meditative state through VR technology. Additionally, 89% of the VR group participants felt insulated from the outside world after using VR meditation, indicating that VR meditation helps isolate external distractions and enhances the effectiveness of meditation.
The data showed that participants in the VR group experienced a significant decrease in heart rate and positive effects on heart rate variability. Heart rate variability is an indicator of how the heart adapts to internal and external environmental changes. In situations with less psychological stress, HRV values are usually higher. Although traditional meditation also has positive effects on heart rate and heart rate variability, the short-term effects may not be as significant as VR meditation.
EEG data analysis showed that most of the time, VR meditation surpassed traditional meditation in terms of depth and stability. Interestingly, towards the end of the study, the scores for deep meditation began to converge between the two groups. This may indicate that although VR helps beginners shorten the learning curve for meditation, in the long run, the effects of traditional meditation gradually improve with more practice and become closer to the effects of VR meditation.
Compared to traditional meditation, participants using VR were able to re-enter a deep meditative state more quickly after being interrupted, with an average time of 50 seconds, while traditional meditation took 70 seconds.
After a period of meditation training, both groups showed improvements in sleep quality. It is worth noting that compared to the traditional group, the VR group had longer deep sleep time and better sleep quality.
Research also pointed out that VR meditation is not completely flawless. Approximately 5% of users experienced dizziness and discomfort during the VR meditation process. In addition, excessive reliance on technology is also a potential problem. If VR meditation is really that good, everyone may lose the ability to meditate without these devices.
If you practice meditation,are you are a traditionalist or a VR enthusiast? If meditation is not easy for you, perhaps you should try VR meditation and open up a new world for yourself. Regardless of which type of meditation you practice, it is important to find a method that you're most comfortable with to truly achieve deep mindfulness and rejuvenate your body and mind. | psychology |
http://www.calgarydiocese.ca/articles/marriage-enrichment.html | 2019-04-25T12:12:26 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-18/segments/1555578721441.77/warc/CC-MAIN-20190425114058-20190425140058-00219.warc.gz | 0.947696 | 514 | CC-MAIN-2019-18 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-18__0__157350092 | en | Parishes can access a series of Marriage Enrichment programs through the Life and Family Resource Centre of the Diocese. These programs are tailored to the needs of the parish hosting such an event. Please contact us for more information by calling 403-218-5505 or by email [email protected].
Retrouvaille is a program for married couples experiencing difficulty which consists of a weekend and several follow-up sessions.
On the weekend, a series of in depth presentations are given to all participating couples. Each presentation, given by three married facilitator couples and a priest, focuses on a specific area of marital relationship. After each presentation, you will have a chance to reflect on it by yourself, then discuss it with your spouse in complete privacy. The weekend is not a spiritual retreat, not a sensitivity group, not a seminar, nor is it a social gathering. You will not be asked to share your problems with anyone.
Upon registration a $200.00 non-refundable fee is due. The balance of the program cost is a free-will offering at the end of the weekend.
Upcoming Event: A Lifeline for Marriages. Two people are joined together in marriage. Along life's journey, we may lose our way and start to grow apart. Retrouvaille provides a "road map" to help us find our way again by teaching communication skills and providing the tools to improve our relationships.
The next Retrouvaille weekend will be held on September 7-9, 2018.
What is Marriage Encounter?
It is a weekend experience that gives married couples the opportunity to learn a technique of loving communication that they can use for the rest of their lives. It's a chance for them to look deeply into their relationship with each other and with God. It's a time to share their feelings, hopes and dreams with each other. The weekend provides a conducive environment for couples to spend time together, away from the distractions and tensions of everyday life, while encouraging them to focus on each other and their relationship.
Marriage Encounter is not a retreat, not a marriage clinic, not group sensitivity, and not a substitute for counseling. It is a time for you and your spouse to be alone together, to rediscover each other and to focus on your relationship for an entire weekend. Every marriage deserves that kind of attention. For more information, please consult the Marriage Encounter website at at www.wwmecalgary.weebly.com. | psychology |
https://drupalbeta.attachmentparenting.org/jan-hunt | 2024-04-23T02:35:33 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296818452.78/warc/CC-MAIN-20240423002028-20240423032028-00831.warc.gz | 0.934143 | 195 | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__139670273 | en | Child Psychologist & Director
Jan Hunt, B.A. Psychology, M.Sc. Counseling Psychology, is the Director of the Natural Child Project, an attachment parenting/unschooling counselor, and a member of the Board of Directors of the CSPCC (Canadian Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children). She is also a member of the advisory boards of Holistic Moms Network, Child-Friendly Initiative, and Attachment Parenting International.
Jan is the author of The Natural Child: Parenting From the Heart and the bilingual children's picture book A Gift for Baby, and co-edited The Unschooling Unmanual with her always-unschooled son, Jason. Many of her articles are available online at The Natural Child.
Jan envisions "a world in which all children are treated with dignity, respect, understanding, and compassion." She lives in central Oregon, and is available for telephone and email counseling worldwide. | psychology |
https://ghdfoundation.com/the-foundation-for-global-human-dignity/recode-your-life-by-sos/ | 2023-06-02T04:13:05 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-23/segments/1685224648322.84/warc/CC-MAIN-20230602040003-20230602070003-00629.warc.gz | 0.962323 | 155 | CC-MAIN-2023-23 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-23__0__217880541 | en | In the next few months we are implementing the “Recode your life by SOS!” program at the Global Human Dignity Foundation, funded by #SOS Children’s Villages Hungary. We offer English language and coding training, as well as competence and personality development sessions to children living in foster care or in disadvantaged, vulnerable situation. We specifically target children who struggle with learning difficulties and who are at the risk of early school leaving. A total of 100 children participate in the program where our main goal is to support them to regain their motivation to learn. To put it short: “recode” their future opportunities!
For those who speak Hungarian more details: https://www.sos.hu/recode-your-life/ | psychology |
https://whosesideareyouonanyway.wordpress.com/2014/08/24/i-dont-want-to-do-this/ | 2018-03-21T13:06:58 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-13/segments/1521257647649.70/warc/CC-MAIN-20180321121805-20180321141805-00117.warc.gz | 0.976679 | 711 | CC-MAIN-2018-13 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-13__0__74167252 | en | Barbie and I were at a funeral yesterday. It was one of those funerals that left you feeling uplifted and encouraged because of the clear testimony of the person’s life combined with the obvious amount of abundant grace exhibited by the family’s faith in God. I’m only guessing here, but there must have been 2000+ people in attendance and the tributes to his godly life and testimony were strong and powerful. The highlight of the funeral was the wife’s account of the events surrounding his death beginning with her husband collapsing on the bathroom floor, the 911 call, the medics working tirelessly on him and the growing realization that her husband was dead. She kept saying to herself “I don’t want to do this, I don’t want to do this, I don’t want to do this”!
The wife’s own testimony became all too apparent as she correlated this phrase to Jesus in the garden as He wept drops of blood telling His heavenly Father “I don’t want to do this – but not My will but Thine be done”.
I began to think about all the times I have said this phrase “I don’t want to do this” in the context of some task in front of me that was hard or painful to face. There were times I pressed through the obvious deterrents to complete the task but there were all too many times I shrank back convincing myself it was not worth it or that it will be just too painful to endure.
I’m not talking about putting off going to the store or mowing the lawn on a particularly hot day. I’m talking about those times I was confronted with some hard life challenge or life and death itself. I remember when the doctors told us Brandi would most likely get sicker and sicker and die before she was 30, I didn’t want to do that. Or after having packed up our family of 8 and going off to the mission field only to have it fall apart because of very painful betrayals and having to come back to Tulsa with “our tails between our legs”, I didn’t want to do that either.
How about those more self serving things like the Lord confronting me about dealing with lust and pornography, I sure didn’t want to do that. Or learning to edit my angry reactions to people, I still don’t want to do that.
And then there is church leadership who is put in the hard place of watching congregants blatantly violate God’s laws whether it be in relationship to divorce, gossip, sexual sins or any of the other “trending” vices forbidden in scripture. Understandably they don’t want to do that. It’s uncomfortable to confront sin, hold people accountable and especially to take the oft commanded step of shunning unrepentant “repeat offenders” – we for sure don’t want to do that.
So I bring myself, my family, my friends and the church back to that place of Jesus in the garden who understood better than us all saying “I don’t want to do this” and yet His total commitment to pleasing the Father in His final choice “nevertheless not My will but Thine be done”!
In Memory – Eric Doy Raines – 1964 – 2014 | psychology |
https://seemurphywrite.wordpress.com/2012/04/20/q-is-for-quirks/ | 2018-07-17T07:53:23 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-30/segments/1531676589618.52/warc/CC-MAIN-20180717070721-20180717090721-00281.warc.gz | 0.972021 | 264 | CC-MAIN-2018-30 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-30__0__143113694 | en | I like quirks, possibly because I have a tonne of my own and embracing them made it a lot easier to not hate myself on a regular basis. Some of the more glaringly obvious ones I knew all about; others, I didn’t clue into until I started sharing my life with someone else.
For instance, I refuse to sleep on my hair. It has to be behind me on the pillow; if it’s under my head, it tickles my cheek or itches, and either way drives me crazy. The first time my boyfriend learned this, he was ridiculously amused….
… but not as amused as he was when he discovered how ticklish I am. The hair/sleep thing he’s learned to live with. To this day he still enjoys brushing his fingers over me at random to see if I react. Being the freakishly ticklish person I am, I usually do. Some of my other quirks include constantly speaking in a mix of French and English, fiddling with the necklace I always wear, and talking to the dog, but those aren’t as much fun.
Tell me about your quirks! They make the world go round, they make us the different people we are, and that’s why I love ’em! | psychology |
http://sarahpamwatson.blogspot.com/2012/03/closed-and-open-questionnaires-closed.html | 2018-07-17T17:36:24 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-30/segments/1531676589757.30/warc/CC-MAIN-20180717164437-20180717184437-00428.warc.gz | 0.919328 | 277 | CC-MAIN-2018-30 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-30__0__231185768 | en | Closed and Open Questionnaires
With closed questionnaires, the questions tend to be multi-choice and are set out like a tally. Closed questionnaires are also usually only answered with a ‘yes’ or ‘no’ response. This can sometimes be seen as vague if evaluating your questionnaires because the answers can’t be expanded upon and are very limited.
Here are some characteristics of closed questionnaires:
· They give you facts.
· They are easy to answer.
· They are quick to answer.
· They keep control of the conversation with the questioner.
Open questionnaires, on the other hand, have a much more extended base. The responses collected from the participants will tend to be longer and provide either an example or an opinion, depending upon the question. Open questionnaires gather qualitative data and don’t tend to be vague. Open questions begin with such as: what, why, how, describe.
· They ask the respondent to think and reflect.
· They will give you opinions and feelings.
· They hand control of the conversation to the respondent.
When opening conversations, a good balance is around three closed questions to one open question. The closed questions start the conversation and summarize progress, whilst the open question gets the other person thinking and continuing to give you useful information about them. | psychology |
http://ihadthisdream.com/results_letter.php?letter=D | 2019-03-19T01:26:49 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-13/segments/1552912201882.11/warc/CC-MAIN-20190319012213-20190319034213-00073.warc.gz | 0.968572 | 134 | CC-MAIN-2019-13 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-13__0__200165552 | en | |D||Drowning||Dreaming that you are drowning can mean that you feel like something is suffocating you in your waking life. You could be drowning in debt or emotions.|
|D||Death||To dream that someone died usually represents a part of yourself that is dying. Look for aspects of the person in your dream that died that might represent aspects of yourself. If you dreamed of a lover dying, it may mean that you feel you have lost or are losing that person or the relationship they represent. |
To dream of your own death could represent a transitional phase of your life (one part is dying and a new phase is beginning). | psychology |
https://www.communitree.co.uk/post/2018/01/26/nature-our-very-own-infinite-well-of-health-and-well-being | 2020-07-12T12:25:57 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-29/segments/1593657138718.61/warc/CC-MAIN-20200712113546-20200712143546-00128.warc.gz | 0.947487 | 1,508 | CC-MAIN-2020-29 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-29__0__93910191 | en | It’s been a very cold, wet and windy winter to date! So much so that we’ve found ourselves bundling up into so many layers that at times we worried that if we tripped while playing nature games we’d be easily mistaken for a perpetually rolling woodland tumbleweed gathering leaves, mud and twigs on our merry way around the woods! The cold weather however hasn’t altered our spirits, in the woods there is still a joyful spring in our steps, a happy smile on our faces and signs of contentment in our voices.
Recently, we came across a fascinating study in which two groups of people either went on an hour long walk in an urban environment or an hour long walk in a natural environment, a woodland for example. Following their ‘adventures’ they engaged in various intelligence and psychological tests. The group who walked in a natural environment scored significantly higher on all tests, had improved memory and attention and…….(this is our favourite bit) were less anxious AND felt better psychologically.
If you consider this critically you may think the second group may have already had some intellectual advantages, maybe they’d taken the tests before, eaten a ‘brain-breakfast’ or somehow had another advantage? As somebody who has a particular interest in research we checked the study for limitations and flaws but it was done to a high standard and every difference in the groups was accounted for, they were evenly matched on scores of every kind, intelligence, age, gender, level of education and ability.
The design of the study was robust meaning that the difference in scores really could be
attributed to the contrasting walks they embarked on before the test. It was not only this study, there are countless studies which demonstrate the effects that being outdoors has on our brains, particularly our psychological well-being. We also know from experience and from our own work at CommuniTree: we almost always (we’re not super human and also have bad days too) feel happier and more peaceful after a day in the woods. It’s evident too in the people who join us; joy is etched in their smiles, happiness rings out from from their words and cheers and a desire for more of the mood enhancing dopamine and serotonin that nature offers in their pleas of “can we stay longer, or come again”.
We know this magic happens while spenfing time in the great outdoors, I’m sure you do too, but why?
Why does spending time in nature have such a positive impact on your cognition? Why is it better for your psychological health? How can being in a natural environment be better for our brains than being in a city?
We began to search for reasons that could explain this and came across a theory called the ‘Attention Restoration Theory’ (ART).
ART suggests people benefit from time spent in nature because of the affect it has on your brain. Urban environments, the ones we spend time in every single day are busy, hectic, frantic, complicated, overwhelming, stimulating and overloaded with things to look at, hear, smell and make sense of.
They require our brains to work hard to constantly decode and process what is around us, in psychological terms it is demanding on our involuntary and voluntary attention control. Our involuntary and voluntary attention is a process in our brains which enables us to walk along the street and filter out anything irrelevant that we don’t need to be directly aware (somebody cutting hedges, the smell of petrol or a dog playing in a garden) and process all the things we definitely do need to be aware of to survive (cars whizzing past us, where the pavement starts and ends).
Every moment we are awake our brains work hard to process our environments in this way and urban environments with cars, enormous buildings, crowds, loud noises, technology, busy roads and hundreds of shops are over stimulating and demanding on this process.
Alternatively, natural environments such as woodlands, forests, rivers and lakes have the opposite effect on our brains. The stimuli in a natural environment is referred to as ‘soft’ because our brains find it easier to decode and process what we are seeing and experiencing. In other words, it is much easier for our brains to process the wonder and beauty of nature, rather than the complexities of our urban worlds. Our deep connection and innate affinity with nature and our ancestral pasts can evoke a sense of fascination and a deep sense of connection to the natural world.
Quite simply, our brains aren’t having to work as hard to decode what is happening around us and choose what to filter out. In a natural environment, our depleted attention centres have been given time to replenish, our brains are less aroused and we are able to reflect and find beauty in the stillness of our brains, a little like meditation. Therefore, after spending time in natural environments we are less likely to feel stressed and we are more likely to feel calm, rested, happier, restored psychologically and more able to cope with stressful situations. Here’s the wonderfully amazing part: all of this is happening without us even knowing!! Deep in our ancestral roots fifty thousand generations of living in the natural world still act as a heart centre for our wellbeing, still unflawed by the more recent five hundred generations worth of urban living.
At CommuniTree we see the effects that spending time in nature has on people every day, one of our main goals is to reconnect people with nature in an urban world as we know the importance for our bodies and our brains: people leave us happier, calmer, refreshed and restored. Spending time in nature is not just a nice thing to do, there is scientific evidence which demonstrates why this is beneficial to our psychological well-being, and when people have meaningful, positive and memorable experiences in nature they are more likely to care and protect it for future generations ensuring that the well of health and happiness that we call nature is sustained for many generations yet to come.
Bratman, G. N., Daily, G. C., Levy, B. J., & Gross, J. J. (2015). The benefits of nature experience: Improved affect and cognition. Landscape and Urban Planning, 138, 41-50.
Chawla, L. (2015). Benefits of nature contact for children. Journal of Planning Literature, 30(4), 433-452.
Davis, J. (2004). Psychological benefits of nature experiences: An outline of research and theory. Nuropa University and School of Lost Borders (available at: http://www. johnvdavis. com/ep/benefits. htm).
Henderson, B., & Vikander, N. (Eds.). (2007). Nature first: Outdoor life the friluftsliv way. Dundurn.
Kahn, P. H., & Kellert, S. R. (2002). Children and nature: Psychological, sociocultural, and evolutionary investigations. MIT Press.
McCarthy, M. (2015) The Moth Snowstorm; Nature and Joy. Murray Publications.
Roe, J., & Aspinall, P. (2011). The restorative outcomes of Forest School and conventional school in young people with good and poor behaviour. Urban forestry & urban greening, 10(3), 205-212. | psychology |
http://wrestlingwithdeath.blogspot.com/2011/08/watching-professional-wrestling-on-tv.html | 2018-07-19T16:58:31 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-30/segments/1531676591150.71/warc/CC-MAIN-20180719164439-20180719184439-00095.warc.gz | 0.965241 | 728 | CC-MAIN-2018-30 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-30__0__185158250 | en | The Tate case is not an isolated incident. In January, 1999 another 12 year old killed his nineteen month old cousin after performing a wrestling maneuver known as a "power bomb" on the toddler. In Georgia a four year old killed a fifteen month old by jumping up and down on him. This happened while the babysitter had a WWE video playing to entertain the children. (1)
Despite the above cases, there is no absolute proof that watching professional wrestling on TV can lead to homicide. However, there are data showing that it can definitely lead to violent and other risk taking behaviors. The effects of viewing professional wrestling have been studied by DuRant and colleagues from Brenner Children's Hospital and Wake Forest University School of Medicine. (2,3)
In the article entitled The Relationship Between Watching Professional Wrestling on Television and Engaging in Date Fighting Among High School Students, the investigators hypothesized that the more professional wrestling adolescents watched on television, the more likely they would be to engage in violent acts such as date fighting, weapon carrying, and other fighting behavior. (2)
The subjects studied were 2,485 public high school students from Winston-Salem/Forsyth County, North Carolina. Students were asked to fill out a 71-item questionnaire that assessed health-risk and problem behaviors. Multiple questions related to fighting and weapon carrying. The frequency that professional wrestling was watched on TV in the prior 2 weeks was also assessed. Wrestling was defined as WWE and World Class Championship (WCW) programming. In October, 1999 2,228 students completed the survey. In April/May, 2000 it was again administered to 1,935 of the students who had completed the survey in the fall.
There were significant correlations between the frequency of watching professional wrestling during the prior 2 weeks and engaging in date fighting, fighting in general, substance abuse, and weapon carrying for both males and females. The relationships were stronger among females than among males.
In a second study published in the Southern Medical Journal entitled Viewing Professional Wrestling and Engaging in Violent and Other Health Risk Behavior, DuRant and colleagues found similar results. (3) This time 2,307 youths ages 16 to 20 years from 17 US states were surveyed in 2001 about health risk behaviors and watching professional wrestling on TV. The frequency of watching wrestling was associated with having tried to hurt someone with a weapon, engaging in sexual intercourse without appropriate birth control, and cigarette smoking. Furthermore, the more times wrestling was viewed, the more likely a youth was to also engage in date fighting.
The authors concluded that the social learning that occurs from increased exposure to wrestling on television has a negative effect on adolescents leading to violent and health risk taking behaviors.
The two Durant studies spanned a period from 1999 to 2001. This falls within a critical time in the history of professional wrestling. WWE and WCW were engaged in the Monday Night Wars. In an effort to draw better rating the WWE changed the content of their shows to attract a more adult demographic. This edgier version of wrestling was known as the "Attitude Era". TV shows such as WWE RAW and WWE Smackdown routinely depicted extreme acts of violence, racist stereotypes, sexism, simulated sexual acts, beer consumption, degradation of woman, and homophobia.
In 2008 WWE decided top scale back on the more adult themes. All WWE programming now conforms to "PG" standards.
- Pediatrics 2006; 118(2): 265.
- So. Med J 2008; 101(2): 129.
Photographs are for illustrative purposes only. Wrestling with Death does not claim ownership. | psychology |
https://www.legupprogram.org/category/uncategorized/ | 2019-04-18T21:19:54 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-18/segments/1555578526807.5/warc/CC-MAIN-20190418201429-20190418223429-00327.warc.gz | 0.984577 | 523 | CC-MAIN-2019-18 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-18__0__48981518 | en | Cedric sat in my chair, waiting patiently for his Mock-Interview. He was well dressed from head to toe, and had the look and speech of someone thoughtful and well educated. It was my second week at the LegUp, and I still had rarely encountered our clients. He smiled the whole interview-this was his final test before the much anticipated graduation- and he knew he was nailing it.
As we went through the interview, I came to learn that Cedric had come into homelessness due to health reasons, and that he had previously worked in finance management, for 20 years. So, how was he homeless? How could that possible happen to a tax-paying community member?
Because life is tumultuous. That’s why.
We so often assume the faces of the homeless are dirty, weathered, and weary- or worse we associate homelessness with mental illness, irresponsibility, and drug abuse. This is often times, (very often) simply not the case. While there are those out there who are far gone from what we expect and accept as a culture and community, most (85% of the population) are simply experiencing a bump in their life story. Life is difficult, and sometimes it has unforeseen penalties, obstacles, and trials. The people who seek out the LegUp are folks who are just like the rest of us. They have families. They have pets! They have a need for hope…
Having learned about the trials and catastrophic loss Cedric experienced, and that of each person who has walked through our doors, I find hope redefined. These brave people are strong: they choose faith when they’ve lost everything, optimism when they’re at rock bottom, and strive boldly forward when life and society seem to be working against them.
Their stories are amazing.
The challenge to you, is to break the oppression of judgement on people’s stories. Give hope a chance, and the next time you see a person who’s experiencing homelessness, don’t give them pity or condemnation. They are simply in a valley of their life. Tomorrow it could be you that they in turn help… Treat the homeless with the same respect you would your grandmother, your boss, or your pastor. By simply looking, you never know a person’s struggle, you never learn their story. I challenge you to face your opinions, ask questions, and be open to connecting with someone who you do not perceive as “like” yourself.
Find the story, and then find hope. | psychology |
https://blackexcellencex.wordpress.com/2013/04/04/theres-not-a-black-man-on-this-earth-you-can-count-on/ | 2018-04-22T02:52:57 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-17/segments/1524125945484.58/warc/CC-MAIN-20180422022057-20180422042057-00421.warc.gz | 0.954396 | 192 | CC-MAIN-2018-17 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-17__0__30482055 | en | Among Black children, those who learn in early childhood, long before confronting a hostile white world, that they are not worthy will then encounter that same message when they go out into the public world. Thus they are trapped. They are not valued in family life and they are not valued in the world beyond. Often Black male children hear adult women repeatedly maligning adult Black males, saying things like “he’s no good,” “he ain’t shit,” or “there’s not a Black male on this earth you can count on.” All these messages reinforce the notion that he is flawed, that nothing he can do will make him whole. All he is offered is a life of compensation, where he must work hard to make up for the “lack” others see in him and for his own sense of inner emptiness.
– bell hook, We Real Cool pg. 91 | psychology |
https://www.sharonmcolemanlicsw.com/ | 2023-12-09T20:53:09 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679100972.58/warc/CC-MAIN-20231209202131-20231209232131-00442.warc.gz | 0.949827 | 571 | CC-MAIN-2023-50 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__74385506 | en | Sharon M. Coleman, LICSW
Today you are one step closer to a new you where you feel empowered and on a positive path to growth and well-being.
As a solution-focused therapist, my goal is to help you uncover your true potential and lead a life that is worth celebrating. While we can't change difficult situations of the past, we can work together to better understand and resolve challenges in your life. By applying complementary therapy approaches and techniques, we will unearth long-standing behavior patterns or negative perceptions that may be holding you back from experiencing a more fulfilling and meaningful life.
EMDR stands for Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing. It is a well-researched and established therapy that combines imagery, mindfulness, and cognitive techniques, and is often used in trauma counseling and in the treatment of anxiety.
EMDR usually involves focusing on a traumatic or disturbing memory. It is a healing process that enables the brain to resolve emotional trauma, and to gain insights into that memory, making it more effective than traditional talk therapy.
AEDP (Accelerated Experiential-Dynamic Psychotherapy) is a transformation-based, healing-oriented psychotherapy whose aim is to foster the emergence of new and healing experiences through the in-depth processing of difficult emotional and relational experiences.
Intense emotional experiences and suffering are part and parcel of being alive. If properly regulated, they also become the pathways to developing resources that you can use to help you become resilient in dealing with the stresses of everyday living.
Being alone with unbearable emotions is at the root of why people struggle with anxiety and depression, and why they seek therapy. When these emotions threaten to overwhelm us, we need others to help us understand and regulate them. In AEDP, our goal is to be together so you can process these emotions.
The innate potential for healing and self-righting is lodged deeply in our brains and bodies. AEDP activates these naturally occurring, adaptive change processes.
When the self has reason to hope that a relationship has this potential, genuine, spontaneous responses emerge. AEDP accomplishes this because it is an affirming, emotionally engaged therapy.
"Using EMDR therapy, Sharon Coleman has helped me immensely to overcome serious and debilitating anxiety. I can’t sing the praises of this treatment enough or of Sharon’s patience and kindness—and skill as an EMDR practitioner. After a few sessions, I suddenly realized that I no longer reacted in the same predictable and unhealthy ways. This is very different from traditional counseling—where you can talk and talk and still have the problem. Sharon helped me pick a significant moment in my past, focus my attention on it, and EMDR did the rest." RLE Addison, Vt. | psychology |
https://www.harvardcounselors.com/adhd--add.html | 2022-12-06T01:44:31 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-49/segments/1669446711064.71/warc/CC-MAIN-20221205232822-20221206022822-00617.warc.gz | 0.967255 | 1,326 | CC-MAIN-2022-49 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-49__0__74835470 | en | A COMPREHENSIVE PSYCHOLOGICAL EVALUATION FOR CHILDREN, YOUTH, AND ADULTS
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Biofeedback Enhances ADHD Treatments
Biofeedback, a therapy in which patients are taught to control physiologic functions such as heart rate, muscle tension, and even their brain waves, is emerging as an effective treatment for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). And new research suggests that it may be especially beneficial to patients who can't tolerate or don't benefit from often-used stimulant medications.
Although prescribing drugs such as Ritalin and Adderall are the most common way of managing ADHD -- and bring improvement in about 80% of patients, says the American Psychiatric Association - they are not without problems. Many children taking them suffer side effects such as sleep problems, weight loss, jitters, and stomach upset, and nearly half of those with some types of ADHD don't respond to the drugs at all. Some experts are also concerned with their long-term use.
But a new study, published in the December issue of Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback, indicates that ADHD kids who had weekly sessions of biofeedback therapy for a year were able to reduce or eliminate their medication - and maintained the same level of improvement in focus and concentration as when they had been on drug therapy.
Vincent J. Monastra, PhD, of the FPI Attention Disorders Clinic in Endicott, N.Y., studied 100 children between 6-19 with ADHD for a year, all of whom were taking Ritalin and had school and family counseling. But half of the children also had weekly EEG biofeedback therapy, in which they were hooked to a device that measures the activity of their brain waves. "At the conclusion of treatment, all of those who underwent biofeedback were able to cut their medications by at least half - and still enjoy the improvements they got from the drugs. And about 40% were able to discontinue their medication," he tells WebMD. "The kids who didn't get biofeedback needed to continue medication to sustain improvements."
Why biofeedback, which has shown success in treating a host of conditions including migraine and other headaches, chronic pain, digestive problems, hypertension and substance abuse? "Studies show that about 90% of ADHD kids have an under-arousal in activity in the front lobe -- the region of the brain that is involved in sustained attention, focus, concentration, and problem-solving," Monastra says. With biofeedback, the theory goes, ADHD patients can be "taught" to bolster activity in these brain areas.
In these sessions, Monastra's study participants were placed in front of a video screen whose characters moved only when the children produced a short but sustained burst of activity in those areas of the brain thought to be under-aroused. In essence, the 51 patients who got biofeedback played a video game that continued only when they exercised the portion of their brain that is deficient in the ability to focus and stay attentive.
"It's like physical therapy for the brain," explains Monastra, who has studied biofeedback's effect on ADHD for several years. "Every time they produced a half-second burst of activity over the frontal lobe, they were reinforced by the screen to continue."
After a year of study, the children in both groups showed improvement in attentiveness from medication and other treatments. But what happened when the researcher abruptly stopped their medication for a full week?
"If you didn't have the biofeedback and I took way your medicine," says Monastra, "you were back to square one -- your scores from a very thorough evaluation and medical exam indicated that you had significant problems. But if you had received biofeedback, scores on behavioral ratings of teachers and parents, scores on attention and EEG tests measuring brain activity remained in the normal range of what had been achieved with the drugs. In other words, the kids who got biofeedback maintained the gain they achieved with medication, even without the medication."
Monastra tells WebMD that he isn't suggesting that biofeedback be used instead of medication, but it might offer new hope to many patients. "There are those ADHD children who don't respond to the medications, or they develop side effects that really get in the way of their treatment, or they come from families with a history of substance abuse. For them, this appears to be a great alternative."
According to a recent study in Psychiatric Times, biofeedback is used at some 1,500 clinics and treatment centers for various psychiatric applications -- including ADHD. The Association for Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback reports that when used to treat ADHD, up to 80% of patients show "significant improvement in the condition and a marked reduction in medication requirements." A biofeedback session typically costs $60 to $150 and lasts about an hour, says Monastra.
"I have treated thousands of ADHD patients with biofeedback since the 1960s and most of them have wound up not needing their medication," says George Von Hilsheimer, PhD, who runs a biofeedback treatment center in Florida that specializes in treating ADHD patients. "You are training the brain to respond, a little at a time. It's like teaching a child how to walk. They get a little more success with each step."
SOURCES: Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback, December 2002 o Vincent J. Monastra, PhD, director, the FPI Attention Disorders Clinic, Endicott, N.Y. o George Von Hilsheimer, PhD, director, The Biofeedback Center, Maitland, Florida o Psychiatric Times, February 2002,the Association for Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback. | psychology |
https://www.wonderliv.com/the-spectacle-and-the-disconnection-from-reality-society-of-the-spectacle-on-todays-world/ | 2023-09-23T19:01:09 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233506528.19/warc/CC-MAIN-20230923162848-20230923192848-00301.warc.gz | 0.919307 | 620 | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-40__0__71283588 | en | The Spectacle and the Disconnection from Reality, Society of the Spectacle on Today’s World
In 1967, French philosopher and filmmaker Guy Debord wrote a book that would become a cult classic among critics of modern society: “Society of the Spectacle.” In this work, Debord argues that our world has become dominated by images and spectacle, to the point that images rather than face-to-face interactions mediate our social relationships. In other words, we live in a world where the “spectacle” has taken over, affecting how we observe and understand the world around us.
But what does Debord mean by “spectacle”? Essentially, it’s the idea that our society has become so obsessed with images and representations that we’re losing touch with reality. We’re bombarded with images of the “perfect” life on social media, in movies and TV shows, and advertising, and we’re starting to believe that this is what the world should look like. We’re more interested in seeing images of celebrities and influencers living their “best” lives than actually living our own lives.
Debord argues that this creates a kind of “false consciousness” in which we’re disconnected from the reality of our own lives and instead live vicariously through images and representations. We’re so used to seeing things through the lens of the spectacle that we’ve lost sight of what’s real and what’s not.
One of the most striking examples of this is how we use social media. On platforms like Instagram and Facebook, we present ourselves to the world in a carefully curated way, only showing the best parts of our lives. We’re creating a “spectacle” of ourselves, and in the process, we’re losing touch with who we are.
But Debord’s critique of the spectacle isn’t just limited to media. He argues that it’s a problem that extends to all aspects of our lives, from how we consume news to how we interact with our friends and family.
We’re so used to seeing the world through the lens of the spectacle that we’ve lost sight of what’s real and what’s not.
So, what can we do about it? Debord doesn’t offer any easy solutions, but he does encourage us to question the spectacle and to be aware of how it’s affecting our lives. He urges us to think critically about the images we’re consuming and to be mindful of how they shape our understanding of the world.
It’s a sobering thought, but it’s also an important one. In a world where the spectacle seems to be taking over, it’s more important than ever to remember that there’s a difference between what we see and what’s real. | psychology |
https://www.graphicart-news.com/drawing-autism/ | 2022-12-03T08:03:25 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-49/segments/1669446710926.23/warc/CC-MAIN-20221203075717-20221203105717-00255.warc.gz | 0.846018 | 442 | CC-MAIN-2022-49 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-49__0__131471816 | en | Drawing Autism is an incredible collection of artwork by people diagnosed with autism, from teenage amateurs to established artists.
|Donna Williams, The Outsider|
Drawing Autism celebrates the artistry and self-expression found in the drawings, paintings and collages created by individuals diagnosed with autism. The work of over 50 international contributors exhibits unique perspectives on how these individuals see the world and their places in it.
Author Jill Mullin, a behavior analyst and educator, has assembled a staggering array of work from established artists like Gregory Blackstock, Jessica Park and Ping Lian Yeak to the unknown but no less talented. Their creations, coupled with artist interviews, comprise a fascinating and compelling book that makes visual how autism manifests differently in every diagnosis.
Mullin’s introduction and the foreword by best-selling author Temple Grandin provide an overview of autism and advocate for nurturing the talents, artistic and otherwise, of autistic individuals.
|Felix: Imaginary City Map, Age 11|
|Eleni Michael, Dancing with the Dog, 1995|
|Wout Devolder, Werewolf (2008, at age 14)|
|Charles D. Topping: The Death of Love #373: Desiccated Love, 2009|
|Josh Peddle, Changing Seasons, 2006 (at age 12)|
|Jessica Park: The Mark Twain House with the Diamond Eclipse and Venus, 1999|
|Vehdas Rangan: A. (India)|
|Shawn Belanger, Stone House, 2007|
|David Barth, Vogels (“Birds” in Dutch), 2008 (at age 10)|
|D. J. Svoboda, Big Field Friends|
|Emily L. Williams, Leap Years|
|Emily L. Williams, They Take Away Your Razors, Your Shoelaces, & Your Belt|
|Milda Bandzaite, War in Vietnam, 2008|
|Wil C. Kerner, Pals (collage), age 12|
|Eric Chen, Mirror Mind poster 3, 2005|
Source: Drawing Autism – 50 Watts | psychology |
https://www.beremarkable.io/2016/03/22/gratitude-saved-my-life/ | 2017-10-20T23:16:10 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-43/segments/1508187824471.6/warc/CC-MAIN-20171020230225-20171021005953-00012.warc.gz | 0.983209 | 617 | CC-MAIN-2017-43 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-43__0__226366694 | en | A few years ago I nearly died. Gratitude saved my life.
I lay in intensive care, connected by cables and tubes to machines that beeped and whirred. Machines which were either monitoring me, or drip feeding stuff into me. I was dimly aware of a group of people at the end of my bed talking quietly. Two hours before my wife Isabel had driven me to hospital, not quite sure what was wrong with me. I had pneumonia, and my decline was rapid.
I’d like to say that I had the presence of mind in those first few hours to will myself better. That I had the fighting spirit to pull through. Maybe I had but I have no idea because I was totally out of it. The real work was done by the nurses and doctors, whose care and expertise rescued me and kick-started my recovery. And, for that, I will always be grateful.
Gratitude is extremely powerful. In those first few hours in hospital when I regained consciousness, it wasn’t willpower I felt most. It was feeling grateful:
Grateful for Isabel coming home from Spain to look after me.
Grateful that I would be around to see my girls.
Grateful that I had been given a second chance.
Some time later I became grateful for the lessons that getting pneumonia taught me: live a life in balance, listen to my body, and don’t do nothing when I start to feel ill.
Gratitude helped me pull through then, and makes me a wiser man now.
Since those days in a hospital bed I have stopped often for a moment to think how grateful I am about so many things: from enjoying a simple cup of coffee, to the support of my friends, or just that my train was on time.
Within the last few months I have established a new habit – a Daily Gratitude Ritual. Every day I write down three things I am grateful for. Today it is:
1. The sharp frosty air that properly woke me up this morning.
2. Having the common sense to go through my diary and realistically work out what I can achieve today.
3. It’s pay day in a couple of days.
Writing these three down makes me smile, and helps set me up for a tough busy day. I do this every day now.
Gratitude reconnects me with reality. It’s a stress-buster and anxiety-reducer because it forces me to realise that things are simply not that bad / hectic / out of my control.
Being grateful every day works very powerfully for me. I know that it has far-reaching effects in my life.
Every so often when I think about these posts I ask myself the question, “What would I want someone to tell me.” Today it was about the remarkable impact of thinking every day about three things I am grateful for.
So, what are you grateful for today? | psychology |
https://blog.synchrosecrets.com/?p=34158 | 2020-06-01T18:04:43 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-24/segments/1590347419593.76/warc/CC-MAIN-20200601180335-20200601210335-00438.warc.gz | 0.962075 | 864 | CC-MAIN-2020-24 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-24__0__123449338 | en | In the meditation I lead at the beginning of my yoga classes, I often teach the Hamsa mantra, an ancient practice that dates back at least a couple of thousand years. It’s said that Buddha practiced the Hamsa mantra so I tell students that we’re joining a long tradition of meditators when we do the chant. Hamsa is a Sanskrit term that means “I am that,” or “I am all that is.” Essentially, it means that we are all interconnected at a deeper level. In fact, the word ‘yoga’ in Sanskrit means union—union of all beings.
That oneness or interconnection of all things might sometimes be hard to grasp when our experiences in the everyday world seem to show just the opposite—that a lot of things appear disconnected.
Yet, this philosophy has been around a long time. One of the precepts of shamanism, which goes back tens of thousands of years and has been handed down by primitive cultures throughout the world, is that consciousness exists in all things, including rocks and trees, and everything is interconnected in a web of life. That’s similar to Indra’s Net in Hindu mythology. It’s said that one tug on the god Indra’s net ripples throughout the Universe, everything being interconnected. In the Western World, 2,000 years ago, the Roman emperor Marcus Aurelius wrote: “Everything is connected and the web is holy.”
So that’s an underlying principle of humanity, but how does it hold up in the world of science? Interestingly, that’s the subject of an article here in Scientific American entitled, “What Would Happen if Everyone Truly Believed that Everything is One.” The sub-title goes on to say: “Research suggests a belief in oneness has broad implications for psychological functioning and compassion for those outside of our immediate circle.”
The article cites a couple of studies on the subject of oneness conducted by Kate Diebels and Mark Leary. In their first study, they set out to find how many of us actually believe in the “oneness of all things.” They found that only 20.3% of participants had thought about the oneness of all things “often” or “many times,” while 25.9% of people “seldom” thought about the oneness of all things, and 12.5% of people “never” had thought about it.
The researchers also created a 6-item “Belief in Oneness Scale” consisting of the following items:
- Beyond surface appearances, everything is fundamentally one.
- Although many seemingly separate things exist, they all are part of the same whole.
- At the most basic level of reality, everything is one.
- The separation among individual things is an illusion; in reality everything is one.
- Everything is composed of the same basic substance, whether one thinks of it as spirit, consciousness, quantum processes, or whatever.
- The same basic essence permeates everything that exists.
In their second study, the researchers looked at values and self-views that might be related to the belief in oneness. They found that a belief in oneness was related to values indicating a universal concern for the welfare of other people, as well as greater compassion for other people. A belief in oneness was also associated with feeling connected to others through a recognition of our common humanity, common problems, and common imperfections.
The author of the article notes the wide division in political beliefs that exist and concludes: “It might be beneficial for people all across the political spectrum to recognize and hold in mind a belief in oneness even as they are asserting their values and political belief. Only having “compassion” for those who are in your in-group, and vilifying or even becoming violent toward those who you perceive as the out-group, is not only antithetical to world peace more broadly, but is also counter-productive to political progress that advances the greater good of all humans on this planet.” | psychology |
https://unrl.co/blogs/blog/30584961-what-it-means-to-be-unrl | 2019-02-16T12:41:33 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-09/segments/1550247480272.15/warc/CC-MAIN-20190216105514-20190216131514-00505.warc.gz | 0.947913 | 323 | CC-MAIN-2019-09 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-09__0__82194677 | en | No Products in the Cart
A brief model of what it takes and what it means to be UNRL.
When the why is clear, the how is simple.
No athlete wants to just make the team. Athletes strive to be the best. A competition nonetheless, but it’s not a competition with others. It’s a competition with yourself. It’s a commitment to getting a little faster, a little stronger, and a little smarter each day. It is the belief to become the best version of you, not only in image, but also in character.
Not a place to arrive at, but an everyday journey taken one step at a time, with the first step being the decision to do so. You must invest in yourself right now for something you want to be tomorrow. This isn’t just something athletes can do; it’s something we can all do.
Time is precious, we must spend it wisely and take care of our bodies. Invest in personal health with proper nutrition and a good sweat each day. Exercise your mind, put down the cell phone and pick up a book. Find new ways to educate yourself and commit. Change is not easy, it takes hard work, discipline, and above all; sacrifice. Good things take time, but everyday can be the best day of your life if you work for it.
To be UNRL; It’s striving to be the best version of you, only competing with one’s self
It’s your life. The choice is up to you. | psychology |
https://karenchinca.com/professional-services/ | 2022-05-25T00:12:18 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-21/segments/1652662577757.82/warc/CC-MAIN-20220524233716-20220525023716-00778.warc.gz | 0.937419 | 635 | CC-MAIN-2022-21 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-21__0__100107493 | en | I provide a variety of services to professionals in the health care and mental health industry. Previous clients have included the Multi-Service Eating Disorders Association (MEDA), the International Eating Disorders Association (IAEDP), the National Association of Social Workers (NASW), Boston University, Regis College and more. Below are just a few areas I may be able to assist you. I am happy to customize consultations, trainings, or workshops to satisfy your unique needs, goals and audience. Please submit a Contact form or call (617)407-7190 and I will contact you within 24-48 hours to discuss your needs.
I provide individual and group consultation to mental health professionals who are seeking to enhance their clinical skills around working with clients who have eating disorders, OCD, anxiety and panic disorders, and trauma. As a seasoned cognitive behavioral therapist, I consult with many clinicians who are working towards developing an expertise in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). I have also consulted with newer clinicians who are working towards their CBT certification through the Academy of Cognitive Therapy.
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Areas of specialized training include CBT, eating disorder treatment, the treatment of trauma and the treatment of self-harm. Below are examples of recent workshops I have conducted. Click each tab to learn more.
Workshop: Demystifying Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD); A Holistic Approach to Treatment; Psychotherapy, Psychopharmacology, and NutritionCarolina House Annual Symposium Date: Fri, October 18, 2019, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM EDT Location: North Ridge Country Club, 6612 Falls of Neuse Road, Raleigh, NC 27615 This presentation is an overview of Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD). The presenters will discuss how to assess for BDD, it’s overlap with eating disorders, and why individuals develop BDD. Overt, subtle, and treatment interfering behaviors which contribute to the maintenance of the disorder will be reviewed. A comprehensive overview of evidence-based treatments which include CBT and psychopharmacology will be discussed. The presentation will conclude with a case presentation with hands on exercises. Objectives Attendees will learn how to successfully assess for BDD, understand how it overlaps with and differs from eating disorders, OCD, trichotillomania, and excoriation disorder. Attendees will be able to identify at least three treatment interfering behaviors which contribute to and maintain BDD. Upon completion of the workshop, attendees will learn how to incorporate cognitive, as well as hands-on concrete behavioral interventions, appropriate psychopharmacological treatment and nutrition intervention to treat clients with BDD. Cost:
- Regular Registration (August 16 - October 11): $150
- Student Registration (ends October 11th): $60
- Light Breakfast, Coffee, and Lunch are included.
- 6.0 NBCC CE Hours and 6.0 CPEUs will be given for full attendance. | psychology |
https://learningcenter.aamse.org/speaker/david-sluss-752807 | 2023-09-25T16:22:23 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233509023.57/warc/CC-MAIN-20230925151539-20230925181539-00102.warc.gz | 0.941546 | 413 | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-40__0__295520732 | en | David Sluss, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Organizational Behavior
Scheller College of Business, Georgia Institute of Technology
David M. Sluss, Ph.D. educates and coaches high potential executives on how to become agile, adaptive, & analytical leaders - to influence others for high performance and organizational transformation. He focuses on ‘new leader’ development and transitions as well as building leader resilience in the face of adversity. He takes a diagnostic and behavioral approach to facilitating leadership development. He enjoys helping high-potential professionals and executives prepare themselves for their next role.
His research (see google scholar) focuses on creating personalized and productive relationships - particularly between leaders and newcomers as well as leaders and more tenured employees. He explores these processes across different contexts: telemarketing newcomers, technical professionals, contingent workers, and nomadic professionals. He has published research in the Academy of Management Journal, Academy of Management Review, Journal of Applied Psychology, Journal of Vocational Behavior, and Organization Science. He is currently serving on the editorial boards for Academy of Management Review, Journal of Applied Psychology, and Journal of Management.
He works with organizations throughout the U.S., Latin America, and Europe. Fluent in Spanish, he has worked in Mexico, Puerto Rico, and Colombia. A partial list includes: Abbott Laboratories (U.S. and Puerto Rico), Argos (Colombia), Baxter Pharmaceuticals (Belgium), Cisco Systems, Clorox, Coca-Cola, Google, IBM (U.S. & Ireland), McKesson, Rohlig (Germany), SCTE, Simpson Industries (Mexico), OSCE, A1 (Austria), and Verbund (Austria).
Prior to his doctoral studies, he was Vice President and Partner at PathWise (a boutique management training consultancy). He designed and facilitated "real-life" application workshops on topics such as leadership, performance coaching, problem solving/decision making, and project management for clients within the technology and pharmaceutical sectors. | psychology |
https://ivyandpalm.com/2021/09/29/say-thank-you/ | 2023-06-06T22:01:35 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-23/segments/1685224653183.5/warc/CC-MAIN-20230606214755-20230607004755-00730.warc.gz | 0.951149 | 619 | CC-MAIN-2023-23 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-23__0__242126764 | en | Is gratitude a first class ticket to happiness? Is it a feeling? Is it a habit? Is gratitude a light we bask in? Does it start with an outward expression of thankfulness or an internal recognition and understanding of connection? Gratitude is word I’ve studied and kept a close eye on in the last year. I’ve been surprised to discover that gratitude in very simple terms is the product of paying attention. When we pay attention we see into the life of things. When we pay attention we rise from the murky depths of blind ingratitude to an awareness of the light of life’s many gifts. But life is not always sunny. Into each life rain falls and storms threaten to undue our best laid plans and work. Rainy Mondays happen. Dirty dishes pile up. The kids get colds. The roof leaks. The fridge breaks down. A partner becomes ill. A parent dies. Our best laid plans fall through a hole in the floor. We don’t ‘feel’ grateful in these moments. This is where our feelings let us down but our habits sustain us. Our ability to transcend life’s messy moments or serious tragedies is in direct correlation to our ability to be delighted by life and in turn grateful. As Julia Cameron wisely says,
“the truth of a life really has little to do with its quality. The quality of life is in proportion, always, to the capacity for delight. The capacity for delight is the gift of paying attention.”
I would humbly add, the gift of paying attention and the capacity for delight is gratitude. Gratitude isn’t politely saying ‘thank you’, ticking a box and dusting off our hands. Gratitude is recognizing life for the gift that it is, in triumph and tragedy and everything in between. My grandmother died on a sunny day on the other side of an ocean at the height of a pandemic. But she had maps in her house that we spent hours looking at together throughout my childhood. Istanbul was her favorite city. On the day she died I could see, through a heart wrecked by grief, that the morning light was shining just so on the sweet peas in the garden, a garden cultivated in a foreign land. Sweet peas became a symbol of my grandmother’s life, the maps, her love of adventure and travel. I am grateful for my grandmother’s life, the time we spent pouring over her maps and the English sweet peas growing in my garden. If I hadn’t been paying attention the story could have been, my grandmother is dead. I’m stuck in another country in the middle of a pandemic far from my tribe. Both stories are true. But in Spring when I see and smell the sweet peas growing in our garden, I am reminded of my grandmother and her adventurous spirit. My grandmother was a gift, the sweet peas were a gift, life, even in grief, is a gift. Happy Wednesday from our garden to yours. | psychology |
http://bestpsychicreading.org/blog/7-simple-ways-to-cleanse-your-7-chakras/ | 2017-11-21T23:16:33 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-47/segments/1510934806438.11/warc/CC-MAIN-20171121223707-20171122003707-00362.warc.gz | 0.948217 | 863 | CC-MAIN-2017-47 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-47__0__32162997 | en | The seven chakras that make up your being must be in proper balance in order for a person to fully function. Just one becoming blocked or unaligned throws your entire sense of self off balance. In order to free yourself of stress and keep yourself healthy, the seven chakras should be cleansed, but that isn’t as difficult as it might seem. Here are some simple ways to cleanse each of your seven chakras.
The root chakra is located at the base of the spine and it’s all about physical sensation and connection to the earth. Cleansing it is as simple as grounding yourself in nature, reminding yourself of your connection to the world around you. Spending time outside, taking time to smell the fresh air, walking amongst the trees, or sitting on the beach, is a great way to help ground yourself and clear the root chakra.
Seated just below the navel, the sacral chakra is the root of pleasure sensors. Blockages here can cause an insensitivity to others’ feelings, shame, and even an overinflated ego. One of the most cleansing substances for this particular chakra is water, which can help soothe and center you. Take some time out for yourself to have a nice long soak in the tub, a swim in a salt water pool, or a dip in the ocean, to refresh yourself and help unblock the sacral chakra.
Just above the sacral chakra is the solar, also called the solar plexus chakra. While the sacral impacts feelings toward others, the solar impacts feelings about oneself. While the sacral is cleansed with immersion in water and stillness, the solar needs movement to cleanse itself. Biking, jogging, hiking, even a walk around the neighborhood will help do the trick. Maximize the healing energy by exercising just after sunrise or sunset.
Just as the heart, the organ that provides blood and life to your body, is at the center of your chest, so is the heart chakra, the chakra that makes you open to love. If you find yourself unable to receive love freely, try giving love and caring for someone (or something else). Starting small by caring for a houseplant is one way to go if you are unable to keep a pet. But giving love to an animal, who will return that love unconditionally, is one of the best ways to open up your chakra to be ready to give and receive love from other people.
As its name suggests, the throat chakra rests in a person’s throat. It is the chakra that governs self-expression, creativity, and the desire to be heard. An open throat chakra leads to expression through words and art and communication with others around you, but a blocked chakra causes stifled creativity and difficulty making yourself understood. A great way to help cleanse it is to regularly keep a journal. Writing down thoughts, dreams, doodling whatever comes to mind, sketching the world around you, etc. can all help open up the chakra.
Located in the center of the forehead, the third eye chakra is the epicenter of your intuition. Unclogged, it allows you to be perceptive and to open yourself up to possibility and imagination. It’s also the root of your wisdom. When blocked, you become overly analytical and have trouble focusing your thoughts. The easiest method to unblock this chakra is meditation. Daily meditation can simply mean focusing on one mantra until your mind is devoid of all other thoughts. Remember to take deep, cleansing breaths to help you focus.
We’ve traveled from the root of your body and soul, now to the top. The crown chakra is located at the top of your head, providing you with an enlightened spirit. It is also the chakra that unites the use of the other six. When blocked, you are cut off from your spirit and your faith can be in jeopardy. In addition to the meditation to open your third eye, here is where prayer is recommended to help cleanse your spirit. Praying for guidance and wisdom and allowing yourself to be receptive to it enriches the spirit. | psychology |
https://kilcummingaa.com/mental-health-awareness-talks/ | 2024-04-23T12:16:04 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296818474.95/warc/CC-MAIN-20240423095619-20240423125619-00203.warc.gz | 0.945394 | 236 | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__119581077 | en | Kerry County G.A.A. Board and Kerry Mental Health Association have come together for a Mental Health Awareness Campaign.
District Boards have been asked to facilitate a presentation on the following.
(A) Building resilience in challenging times.
This talk will explain what good mental health is and how best to protect it. It will deal with stress, how best to cope with it and how one can build their own resilience so that they will be better equipped to survive these challenging times.
(B) How to identify somebody at risk of self harm or suicide and how best to deal with the situation.
This talk will inform members of the public on what signs to look out for in someone who might be at risk of self harm or suicide. It will also inform them of the most appropriate action to take if they find themselves in that situation.
The talks will be delivered by Dan O’ Connor and Ned Brosan of the Kerry Mental Health Association.
*The Mid – Kerry District Board will facilitate these talks on Thursday 21st – February – 2013 at 7.30pm in the J.P. O’ Sullivan Park, Killorglin.* | psychology |
https://www.fashionbh.com/anti-aging/six-steps-to-better-memory/ | 2021-04-17T16:36:48 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-17/segments/1618038461619.53/warc/CC-MAIN-20210417162353-20210417192353-00057.warc.gz | 0.953863 | 633 | CC-MAIN-2021-17 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-17__0__186341115 | en | When was the last time you walked into a room and forgot what you went there for? Have you recently been in a conversation with a really good friend and just couldn’t come up with their name? Embarrassing? Yes. Alzheimer’s? Probably not.
Memory loss can be the result of a number of factors including aging, hormonal changes, diet, and trying to do too many things at once. The good news is that there are a number of steps you can take to improve your memory and slow it’s decline as you age.
-If you’re not physically active, get moving. 2006 data from a study that began in the 1930’s shows that moderate exercise (as little as two times a week!) can lower your chances of being diagnosed with Alzheimer’s by 60%.
-Quit smoking now. This may sound like a “no brainer” (no pun intended), but when you quit smoking, your risk for Lung cancer over time drops to that of a non-smoker. Unfortunately, this is not the case for degenerative brain conditions due to smoking, which are not completely reversible, so the sooner you quit, the better.
-Eat Mediterranean. The evidence is clear that the Mediterranean Diet is the optimal diet to significantly slow cognitive decline. Eating Mediterranean means more fruits, vegetables, legumes, nuts, and fish and less full fat dairy and animal products.(For more on the Mediterranean Diet check out our June 2006 newsletter–it’s on line at http://www.acupunctureinthepark.com )
-Drink green tea. Results from a 2006 study reports that as little as a cup or two a day of green tea, which is packed full of antioxidants, can cut your risk of cognitive problems by 50 percent. However, while black or oolong tea or coffee are also antioxidant-rich, their consumption didn’t produce the same results.
-Make a list. Memory lapses can be the by-product of simply trying to do too many things at once. At a certain point, your brain just can’t hold any more details. Make a list of the things you want to do or remember to get rid of some of that brain “clutter”.
-Play some mind games. Crossword puzzles, soduku, trivia quizzes, or even learning a new skill or language can keep your brain exercised and can slow memory loss.
The good news here is that small changes can be enough to yield big results as long as you keep them up. A few cups of green tea, exercise a couple of days a week and moderate changes in diet can be sufficient to lower your risk of age related memory problems.
Lynn Jaffee has spent over 20 years working in health promotion. She has written numerous articles and is the co author of the book, The Bodywise Woman. Lynn is a licensed acupuncturist in St. Louis Park, MN. She can be reached through her website http://www.acupunctureinthepark.com | psychology |
https://existentialconsulting.com/ | 2022-05-19T15:34:10 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-21/segments/1652662529538.2/warc/CC-MAIN-20220519141152-20220519171152-00246.warc.gz | 0.923106 | 335 | CC-MAIN-2022-21 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-21__0__238512505 | en | Rochelle M. Green, PhD
Individual, couples, and group appointments are available.
111 Pacifica, Suite 270
Irvine, CA 92618
Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy and Existential Consulting
Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy is an engaged process through which people work on identifying and overcoming difficult relational dynamics. By discussing experiences and problems, psychoanalytic psychotherapy helps patients to live with greater freedom and agency.
Psychoanalysis typically involves multiple sessions per week and is designed to work deeply and comprehensively. This is accomplished through allowing for "free association," saying whatever comes to mind. Through this practice of free association, unconscious dynamics can be worked through, and conflicts can be identified and made more conscious, and thus more controllable.
The process is well-suited for people looking to delve into the roots of concerns and for those who seek long-term results.
Existential Consulting is a personal service designed to help you become more aware of what is meaningful to you, to enable you to proactively prioritize values, and to create adaptive strategies for overcoming hardships.
Existential Consulting uses techniques and insights found within a variety of philosophical and existentialist traditions and applies those philosophical perspectives to concrete situations and real life experiences.
Existential Consulting applies the wisdom of the ages to our everyday lives and helps us to appreciate what is most meaningful.
This modality is an excellent option for people looking to more deeply understand their own values and commitments. | psychology |
https://www.susanewagner.com/post/brave-writing | 2024-04-15T16:27:02 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817002.2/warc/CC-MAIN-20240415142720-20240415172720-00612.warc.gz | 0.942622 | 389 | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__197083779 | en | Definition of brave (entry 3 of 3)
One with the mental or moral strength to face danger, fear, or difficulty: one who is brave.
As a therapist and writing instructor, I learned the power of words to change nearly everything.
Most of us will never be the reporter embedded with soldiers or the investigative researcher who makes breaking news. We won’t be Pulitzer or Nobel prize winners. What we will be is us. We are more than enough.
We’re survivors of divorces and abuse. We care for our terminally sick kids or parents. We quit drinking, leave toxic families, try and lose jobs, and start over. We recognize patterns of behavior that make us better or worse human beings. And many of us write about all those things.
When I started writing, I understood myself, my childhood, and my actions much better. I approached and pulled back from truth-telling through stories, poems, and essays. Some people thought I was too honest and shouldn’t write about things like family, alcoholism, or abuse. Others responded to my words with understanding and encouragement.
I often encourage writers to write about those subjects they fear the most. It will change you even if you are the only person to see your words in black and white. If you have the mental or moral strength to face danger, fear, or difficulty, you can learn what you think and feel, what’s important to you and what’s not. From there, you can expand your new understanding into anything you write. You can help others in the same situation or finally say goodbye to the old you.
It does take strength and courage to write so fearlessly. It’s not something everyone wants to share either. But if you feel a call to try, do it. You won’t be sorry. | psychology |
https://happykidspeds.com/health-issues/adhd-in-children/ | 2024-02-24T05:17:36 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947474523.8/warc/CC-MAIN-20240224044749-20240224074749-00375.warc.gz | 0.928812 | 1,869 | CC-MAIN-2024-10 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__97586845 | en | Welcome to our comprehensive guide on ADHD in children, an important topic that affects many children and families. As a pediatrician specializing in child health, I aim to provide you with valuable insights and information about Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in children. This guide will help you better understand the condition, its symptoms, diagnosis, treatment options, and strategies for coping.
What is Childhood ADHD?
Childhood ADHD, or Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, is a neurodevelopmental disorder that commonly affects children and adolescents. It is characterized by persistent patterns of inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity. ADHD in Children may struggle with focusing, staying seated, controlling their impulses, and following instructions.
According to the American Psychiatric Association (APA), ADHD affects approximately 5-10% of children worldwide. It can significantly impact a child’s academic performance, social interactions, and overall quality of life. Understanding this condition is crucial for parents, educators, and healthcare professionals to provide appropriate support and interventions.
Recognizing the Symptoms
Inattention is a key symptom of ADHD. ADHD in children may have difficulty sustaining attention, getting easily distracted, and making careless mistakes. They may struggle to follow instructions and complete tasks, frequently forget things, and seem disorganized. These symptoms are typically more noticeable in structured settings like school or homework time.
Hyperactivity refers to excessive motor activity and restlessness. Children with ADHD often exhibit fidgeting, squirming, and a constant need to move around. They may talk excessively, have difficulty playing quietly, and struggle with patience and waiting for their turn.
Impulsivity involves acting without thinking about the consequences. Children with ADHD may blurt out answers before the question is complete, interrupt conversations, and have difficulty taking turns. They may engage in impulsive behaviors without considering the potential risks or outcomes.
It’s important to note that while these symptoms are common in children, those with ADHD experience them to a greater extent and in multiple settings, such as home, school, and social situations.
Diagnosing Childhood ADHD
Diagnosing childhood ADHD involves a comprehensive evaluation conducted by qualified healthcare professionals, such as pediatricians, psychiatrists, or psychologists. The process typically includes:
Clinical Interviews: Healthcare providers gather information from parents, caregivers, and teachers about the child’s behavior, symptoms, and developmental history.
Behavioral Assessments: Standardized questionnaires and rating scales are used to assess the child’s behavior and symptoms. These assessments help identify patterns of inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity.
Medical Examination: A thorough physical examination is conducted to rule out any underlying medical conditions that may contribute to the symptoms. It also helps identify any coexisting conditions or factors that could impact the treatment plan.
Observation and Reports: Observations of the child’s behavior in different settings, such as home and school, provide valuable insights. Reports from teachers and other caregivers help validate the presence and impact of symptoms on the child’s daily functioning.
Treating Childhood ADHD
Behavioral therapy is an essential component of ADHD in children treatment. It focuses on teaching children and parents strategies to manage symptoms, improve self-control, and enhance social and academic skills. Behavioral therapy techniques include:
Parent Training: Parents learn effective parenting techniques, such as setting clear expectations, implementing consistent routines, and providing positive reinforcement for desired behaviors.
Behavioral Interventions: Children are taught self-monitoring, goal-setting, problem-solving, and time-management skills to enhance their organization and executive functioning abilities.
Social Skills Training: Children learn social cues, communication skills, and appropriate behavior in social settings to improve their interactions with peers and adults.
Medication may be recommended as part of the treatment plan, especially for moderate to severe ADHD symptoms. Stimulant medications, such as methylphenidate (Ritalin) or amphetamines (Adderall), are commonly prescribed. These medications help improve focus, reduce hyperactivity, and enhance impulse control.
Non-stimulant medications, such as atomoxetine (Strattera), may be considered as an alternative for ADHD in children who do not respond well to stimulants. Medication decisions should be made in collaboration with healthcare professionals, considering the child’s specific needs, potential side effects, and individual responses.
Parental Support and Education
Parental involvement and support play a crucial role in managing childhood ADHD. Parents can:
Educate Themselves: Learning about ADHD, its symptoms, and available treatments empowers parents to better understand and support their child.
Implement Effective Strategies: Working closely with healthcare professionals, parents can apply behavioral techniques, create structured routines, and provide consistent expectations and rewards.
Seek Support: Connecting with other parents facing similar challenges through support groups or online communities can provide valuable emotional support and shared experiences.
Strategies for Coping with Childhood ADHD
Creating Structure and Routine
Establishing a consistent daily routine helps ADHD in children manage their time and responsibilities more effectively. Here are some tips:
Set Clear Expectations: Clearly communicate rules, expectations, and consequences to provide structure and predictability.
Create Visual Schedules: Use visual aids like calendars, charts, or task lists to help children understand and remember their daily routines and responsibilities.
Break Tasks into Smaller Steps: Large tasks can feel overwhelming. Breaking them down into smaller, manageable steps reduces frustration and increases the likelihood of task completion.
Provide Reinforcement: Offer praise and rewards when children demonstrate positive behaviors and complete tasks.
Enhancing Organization Skills
Children with ADHD often struggle with organization. Implementing these strategies can help:
Utilize Organization Tools: Provide color-coded folders, binders, or organizers to help children keep track of assignments, homework, and personal belongings.
Create Study Areas: Designate a quiet, organized study area with minimal distractions to promote focus and concentration.
Establish Cleanup Routines: Teach children to regularly declutter their physical spaces, encouraging a sense of orderliness and reducing potential distractions.
What causes ADHD in children?
The exact cause of ADHD is not fully understood. It is likely influenced by a combination of genetic, neurological, and environmental factors. Research suggests that imbalances in certain neurotransmitters, such as dopamine and norepinephrine, play a role in the development of ADHD.
Can ADHD be outgrown?
While some children may exhibit fewer symptoms as they enter adolescence and adulthood, ADHD is a lifelong condition. However, with appropriate interventions, support, and strategies, individuals with ADHD can learn to manage their symptoms effectively and lead fulfilling lives.
Are there any natural remedies or alternative treatments for ADHD?
While there is ongoing research on alternative treatments for ADHD, such as dietary modifications and herbal supplements, their effectiveness remains uncertain. It is crucial to consult with healthcare professionals before considering any alternative or complementary therapies to ensure safety and appropriateness.
How can teachers support students with ADHD in the classroom?
Teachers can play a significant role in supporting students with ADHD. Strategies include providing clear and structured instructions, breaking tasks into smaller steps, offering frequent reminders, providing visual aids and organizational tools, allowing movement breaks, and fostering a positive and inclusive classroom environment.
Collaborating with parents and utilizing individualized education plans (IEPs) or 504 plans can also help ensure that students with ADHD receive the necessary accommodations and support in the classroom.
Is ADHD only diagnosed in children?
ADHD can be diagnosed in both children and adults. While symptoms may manifest differently in adulthood, the core features of inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity persist.
Many individuals may go undiagnosed until adulthood, as they develop coping mechanisms or their symptoms may be less disruptive. Seeking a proper diagnosis and receiving appropriate treatment can significantly improve the quality of life for adults with ADHD.
What are the long-term effects of ADHD?
Untreated or poorly managed ADHD can have long-term effects on individuals. It can impact educational attainment, employment opportunities, relationships, and overall well-being. However, with early diagnosis, appropriate treatment, and support, individuals with ADHD can learn strategies to manage their symptoms and thrive in various aspects of life.
In conclusion, understanding childhood ADHD is crucial for parents, caregivers, educators, and healthcare professionals. By recognizing the symptoms, seeking a proper diagnosis, and implementing effective strategies, we can support children with ADHD in reaching their full potential. Behavioral therapy, medication when necessary, parental support, and education are key components in managing this condition.
Remember, every child with ADHD is unique, and treatment plans should be individualized to meet their specific needs. By providing structure, implementing coping strategies, and fostering a supportive environment, we can help children with ADHD thrive and lead fulfilling lives. If you suspect your child may have ADHD, consult with a qualified healthcare professional for a comprehensive evaluation and guidance.
American Psychiatric Association. (2013). Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (5th ed.). Arlington, VA: American Psychiatric Publishing. | psychology |
http://www.ezp.net/blog/support-good-cause | 2014-10-22T23:54:15 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2014-42/segments/1413507448169.17/warc/CC-MAIN-20141017005728-00361-ip-10-16-133-185.ec2.internal.warc.gz | 0.988057 | 222 | CC-MAIN-2014-42 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2014-42__0__142148142 | en | In support of a good cause!
We've recently hired a new EZP staff member, Stuart Duncan. We've been extremely busy and haven't had a chance to do a proper introduction for him yet, that'll come in a future post. However, we at EZP wanted to show him our support in his campaign to bring greater Understanding and Acceptance of Autism today. Because today is a big day, it's autism awareness day and Stuart's campaign is to take this day and push it a couple steps further than before.
I could write more about how this disorder affects nearly 1 in every 100 people (and much more than that when you think about the families impacted by autism as well), or how perception in the community of the disorder needs to change, but Stuart does a MUCH better job of this than I can. So I suggest everyone take a read through his blog, starting with this post:
There are a few posts that are real gems in his blog even for those families who aren't impacted by Autism.
You can also follow Stuart on twitter: @autismfather | psychology |
http://www.go2smilezone.com/smiling-has-a-surprising-psychology-to-it/ | 2020-01-22T08:33:42 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-05/segments/1579250606872.19/warc/CC-MAIN-20200122071919-20200122100919-00416.warc.gz | 0.964692 | 1,120 | CC-MAIN-2020-05 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-05__0__180446613 | en | Go ahead. Just go ahead and smile. Seriously. Do it. Your smile, even in simple form, can prove one of the most powerful tools you have to use, and everyone has one.
Do you know about the science behind smiles? What does smiling really mean? Why do you do it? How do others actually read your smile?
Even though people have been smiling all across history, it might have been Charles Darwin who first started studying smiles in particular. He did note that smiles seemed to be universal, which it’s always true for verbal communication or even body language, which changes from one culture to the next. However, everyone understands a smile, as well as the emotions that are behind it.
Darwin did more than that. He actually distinguished smiling apart from laughter, though he did note that smiling and laughter often showed up together. He did, however, believe that laughter was more associated with amusement and smiling was more of a sign of happiness.
It’s quite true. The reason most people smile is because they are happy and they want to convey that emotion and share that joy with others.
However, this isn’t always the case. Sometimes, people are happy just because they choose to smile.
For quite a while, scientists and researchers have explored the link between a person’s emotions and the changes that happen within their body, be it elevated heart rates, blood pressure, or muscle tension. Even the flexion of a zygomatic major muscle might happen…that’s what laymen call smiling.
This is known as ‘facial feedback hypothesis.’ It’s when your brain reacts to whatever your body is doing, and it has a ripple effect on your emotions. If you smile, whether it is genuine or not, your brain is going to interpret as happiness, so your mood accordingly changes.
Here’s yet another interesting fact: frowning takes 43 muscles, but smiling only requires 17. So, when you put a smile on your face, even if you don’t feel like it, you’re using less energy and effort than if you’re sulking.
If you’re in a good mood, a smile can be very natural. Of course, if you’re not in a good mood, you can likewise fake one.
Smiles can be many things, be they spontaneous, sincere, or dramatic. Depending on the specific muscles you use across your eyes, lips, cheeks, and overall face, your smiles can all look rather different. A smile can be polite and warm, endearing and symmetrical, or lopsided, miserable, and even cynical. Scientists have actually looked into this and identified 14 various kinds of smiles.
It is any surprise that your smiling face isn’t all that different from your tearful face? You’re no doubt familiar with the concept of ‘crying with laughter.’ Even in moments of shock or embarrassment, we’re still able to smile. If we hear about something tragic or bad news, we sometimes still smile, even if it’s totally contradictory to our feelings at that moment in time.
Despite all of this, many humans are rather good at instinctively gauging the true feelings, emotions, and intentions of others. We’re able to put ourselves in their shoes and figure out how they’re feeling, even if they’re not showing it. This gives us the power to know whether or not smiles are genuine or otherwise.
It’s good to be mindful of the fact that smiles can be really infectious, even if we’re not actually all that happy. So, even on days you’re not really feeling joy, smiling at those around you mean they’re more likely to smile, and that can enhance your own mood in return.
A number of theorists have actually linked smiling and dominance. Research conducted that observed two people with different social ranks demonstrated that the dominant person was the one that smiled more in what was labeled ‘friendly situations’ but much less in what was designated as ‘unfriendly situations.’
Dominance in societal affairs is something that can manifest itself in many different ways. There are many roles of power, from movie stars and politicians to teachers and doctors or law enforcement and athletes, and many of these individuals, know how to use smiling to their own benefit.
Many individuals, particularly those often in the public eye, are known to practice their smiling. They do this because a great smile increases their popularity and reputation. When they practice smiling, they can actually teach their facial muscles how to generate a perfect smile at the spur of the moment. Of course, a smile that is genuine doesn’t need any practice, but anyone commonly in the spotlight can’t afford to be pictured with a smile that is disingenuous or unflattering, as that could have a negative reaction. Muscle memory is what it’s all about.
So there you are. A smile is actually something that can help improve your mood, and it also lets others respond positively towards you. Whether it’s your career or a relationship, a smile means that things are more likely to go your way. Use your smiles to demonstrate your positive vibes, or just to mask your more negative feelings. A smile truly is one of the greatest gifts humanity has to enjoy and offer! | psychology |
https://growdatyouthfarm.org/by-the-numbers | 2019-10-20T01:17:16 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-43/segments/1570986700560.62/warc/CC-MAIN-20191020001515-20191020025015-00044.warc.gz | 0.966913 | 239 | CC-MAIN-2019-43 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-43__0__108210624 | en | Over 250 youth leaders have graduated from our leadership programs since 2011 and more than 30 of those youth have returned to Grow Dat for higher level leadership programs and alumni positions. Three former youth leaders have become full-time staff.
After the Core Leadership Program:
85% of youth reported that they now feel comfortable receiving feedback from their supervisors.
As a result of Grow Dat's program, 89% of participants categorize themselves as a leader.
73% of youth have experienced growth in their ability to show up regularly to work commitments.
82% of youth feel comfortable communicating professionally even when addressing difficult matters as a result of our programming.
72% of youth reported that they are self aware of the growth areas in which they should work on as a result of Grow Dat’s programming.
78% of youth have experienced substantial growth in communicating with folks who don’t share the same demographics. ( race, class, gender,etc.)
86% of youth feel they can now make changes in their communities.
88% of youth feel they can complete complex tasks in the allowed time.
83% of youth feel comfortable speaking in front of a large group. | psychology |
https://www.wellesleyvillagechurch.org/devotional/think-on-these-things | 2018-10-15T15:54:03 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-43/segments/1539583509326.21/warc/CC-MAIN-20181015142752-20181015164252-00351.warc.gz | 0.939302 | 533 | CC-MAIN-2018-43 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-43__0__146662063 | en | Think on These Things
When my wife was an undergrad at Harvard, we often attended church there, primarily to hear Harvard’s preacher, the late Peter J. Gomes. If you can imagine James Earl Jones with a HAH-vahd accent, that was Gomes all the way. Every year, Gomes heartily (HAH-tily) encouraged everyone to take up some kind of Lenten discipline, which I have found to be a helpful habit.
This year, I’m taking on a new Lenten discipline, and I hope you’ll join me: I am committing to 40 DAYS OF HIGH-NUTRIENT MEDIA. I will only read books, watch TV, or listen to podcasts that are educational, inspirational, or positively entertaining.
Multiple studies show that violence on prime time programming is increasing, making us more afraid. Other studies show that when we watch partisan news programming, we feel more hostile toward the other political party. To me, it’s common sense that your media consumption affects your view of the world, but apparently these guys got research grants to prove it.
Paul told the Philippians to focus their thoughts on good things, and this is the modern-day way of putting Paul’s preaching into practice. For the next forty days, I challenge you to consume only high-nutrient media, anything that:
- Educates: Anything that helps you learn something new, from TED Talks to nonfiction bestsellers to educational podcasts.
- Inspires: Anything that motivates you to improve yourself, from nutrient-filled biographies to inspiring movies to self-help books.
- Positively entertains: Any fiction, TV, or videogames that make you feel more energized after consuming them, rather than emotionally drained. Ask yourself: is this a fruit smoothie, or a milkshake? If in doubt, tune it out.
When you feed your brain with high-nutrient media, it’s the same as eating well, getting exercise, or breathing fresh air. It feels good. When you read inspiring stories, you get inspired. When you watch a positively entertaining movie, you feel positively entertained. As Paul said, and Peter Gomes would have echoed in his HAH-vard accent, “Think on these things.”
Try it with me. It’s the Lenten discipline that will really make you think.
Sir John Hargrave is the author of Mind Hacking: How to Change Your Mind for Good in 21 Days, now available worldwide. | psychology |
http://funnelvizion.com/blog/when-you-are-down-and-out-how-do-you-get-up-and-go-forward | 2018-12-16T10:05:37 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-51/segments/1544376827639.67/warc/CC-MAIN-20181216095437-20181216121437-00093.warc.gz | 0.950336 | 1,076 | CC-MAIN-2018-51 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-51__0__35283388 | en | Absolutely any skill set, ability, or attribute available to us in this world can be mastered. And in much easier fashion than you might think.
In fact, whether we know it or not, we actually execute these three steps every single day. The difference maker is how intentionally, and with what focus in mind do we use them, especially with regard to our Career Path:
Learn. Do. Teach.
- Learning is a beautiful a profound experience. The ability to introduce something you know that you don’t know into your toolbox of knowledge and wisdom is what allows us as humans to continuously grow day in and day out.
- Even more profound still, is the introduction of things we didn’t know that we didn’t know into our toolbox. These instances are commonly referred to as “blind spots” and can be used to achieve massive breakthroughs in conscious awareness on individual and social levels.
- Learning and Knowing are two very different animals. We can take all the time in the world to learn something, but until we prove our competency through practicing the information we’ve learned, we do not really know it.
- If we don’t practice what we preach, then we display a lack of congruency with regard to our character.
- Hall of Fame professional football coach Vince Lombardi once said, “Leading by example is not the best way, it is the only way.” Leading by example takes disciplined action on behalf on an individual. Once you combine what you learn with your actual ability and competency in performing it, you’re ready to complete the circuit.
- The best way to learn anything is to teach it. If you’ve ever written a paper, instructed a class, or even simply told a friend about something you learned that day, you’ve been a teacher.
- It’s undeniable that any time we share, we learn at the same time. This final step will ultimately reinforce everything you’ve been absorbing and practicing.
GET THE MESSAGE?
The underlying thread throughout this whole process is communication, in one form or another. First, you absorb the information that is communicated to you, one way or another. Next, you communicate to yourself an understanding of that information by executing what you’ve learned. Finally, you communicate to others, not just this same information, but your experience of it (the effect it had on you, your learning curve, etc.).
From these points of communication, you and your team will be able to gain a better understanding of the process as a whole by having a personal reference (you) to relate everything to. A group or individual who has this level of awareness can utilize this communication to establish highly effective habits.
Such habits are the foundation for true personal and professional growth, which in turn allows you to give back and contribute to others the things you’ve learned.
BRIDGING THE GAP
This reveals to us that the end goal of this entire 3-step cycle is to share everything you learn with others, and to have them do the same, thereby helping them learn and helping you reinforce your mastery of the information.
This cycle then works to create an immeasurable ripple effect of positivity and growth, in people as individuals and also for the collective whole.
When applied to the business atmosphere, more specifically, this concept is what should be the fuel for your servant leadership. This requires you to help others for you to also advance.
If we want to have any type of a successful business or life, we must understand how critical the role that other people play in this process of our career path is.
Everyone is usually concerned with their ROI, but few take into consideration a much more important factor, ROR: Return on Relationships.
Our relationships with our staff, clients, prospects, etc. are what doing business is all about. It’s what gives your profits substance and provides you with a deeper reason to do what you do.
And effective communication is oxygen to these relationships.
In order to grow and contribute on a grand scale, you must be committed to the process of:
Mastery in your area of expertise attracts more clients. But mastery only comes as a result of a willingness to grow, hands-on execution, and being able to help others follow in your footsteps. This all occurs through discipline and repetition.
Excess repetition may seem mundane, but actually creates more knowledge depth whiling making you much faster in your execution.
“I fear not the man who has practiced 10,000 kicks once, but I fear the man who has practiced one kick 10,000 times.” – Bruce Lee
Repetition is the father of learning. Execution leads to provable results. And training reinforces everything you’ve done, while using how much you’ve grown in order to contribute to others.
The cycle never ends; it’s always occurring every second of every day. Thus, day by day, in every way, we are becoming better and better. This concept, matched with a powerful intention to back it is exactly how growing businesses flourish and thrive. | psychology |
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Wall Street Journal reports that “office workers waste an average of 40% of their workday. Not because they aren’t smart, but because they were never taught organizing skills to cope with the increasing workloads and demands.”
Disorganization costs time, and as the saying goes, time is money. But clutter and disorganization also affect (and is often overlooked) the mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual state of an individual, thus affecting his or her workplace as well. Caroline struggled with all of this, let’s just say that she was not “born” organized, and it wasn’t until she better understood her organizing style and equipped herself with skills and understanding that she changed her life around.
Her 15 years as a professional organizer allowed her to hone her abilities and techniques and transfer those skills to clients and participants of her workshops and presentations. Caroline published her first book in 2011 for which the title translates to Me and My Clutter – Confessions and Secrets of a Professional Organizer.
From decluttering your space and office to organizing it. From a lack of clarity on what you should do next, to focused attention on your priorities. From a feeling of not having enough time in your day to a feeling of accomplishment. Caroline makes these topics highly interesting, eye-opening, and manageable so that everyone leaves a presentation or training eager to get themselves organized!
For every minute spent organizing, an hour is earned.
— Benjamin Franklin
What you gain
Learning Outcomes and Benefits
- Increase in productivity and efficiency
- Awareness of the impact of disorganization and clutter
- Decrease in level of stress and overwhelming feeling
- Greater sense of clarity and creativity
- Better understanding of other people’s organizing style
- Improved self-confidence, self-esteem and, energy
- Greater ability in decision making
- Capacity to delegate
- Accomplishment of personal and professional objectives
- Better use of space and time
Learning Topics Include
- Identify your organizing style and understand the style of others
- Time and priority management
- Effectively managing the various forms of information
- Organize your office so it works for you
- Decluttering as a first step to organizing
- Goal setting
Being organized is more than a to-do list and filled papers, it’s a state of being, doing and having. It’s not about changing your personality; it’s about adopting habits to suit it.
Caroline is a trained professional organizer and member of Professional Organizers in Canada since 2005. She also attained her Gold Leaf member status, a recognition to members who have been in good standing of POC for at least ten consecutive years and have accumulated 100 service points in contributing to the success of the POC organization and in the industry. She is also a spokesperson for the association since 2015.
Caroline developed a self-assessment tool that helps individuals and employees better understand their organizing style and the style of others. It is always a great revelation for most and creates a dialogue that improves a level of respect and appreciate among each other. | psychology |
http://veri-art.net/amazing-scar-covering-tattoos-stories/5/ | 2017-09-20T11:01:16 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-39/segments/1505818687255.13/warc/CC-MAIN-20170920104615-20170920124615-00086.warc.gz | 0.966545 | 273 | CC-MAIN-2017-39 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-39__0__157402815 | en | t’s covering a scar from a childhood dog bite.
When I was 10 I fell off a motorcycle and shattered my femur. They put in an external fixator to hold everything together while it healed. It left four scars on my leg. On most people they fade, but I scar badly and they still look fresh so I made them pretty. The scars themselves didn’t hold the color but I’m happy with how they came out.This picture shows the scars toward the top of my leg near my hip. The scars near my knee are more spread out and each have their own matching heart.
After several years of dealing with depression, anxiety, eating disorders, suicide attempts and self harm, I got my tattoo of the Leo constellation, my zodiac sign, around my self harm scars along my thighs. There’s a quote that says, “stars are the scars of the universe,” so I view my body as the universe and my scars as the stars. The tattoo really helped me to reclaim by body and learn to love it, scars and all.
I used to cut myself when I was younger and I cut this heart into my hand. Instead of letting it fade, I decided to memorialize and got it traced in white ink. It’s a reminder to love myself. | psychology |
https://geniebyrdbooks.com/charlie-loses-a-friend-2/ | 2023-06-09T21:10:59 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-23/segments/1685224656833.99/warc/CC-MAIN-20230609201549-20230609231549-00063.warc.gz | 0.942729 | 533 | CC-MAIN-2023-23 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-23__0__33576890 | en | Charlie Loses a Friend deals with death and how to help a child with the loss. The book includes pages submitted by counselors that will prove helpful to the adults of the child facing the loss.
Genie Byrd, is a mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and an experienced educator. She spent years in the educational field as a teacher, school counselor, and as a school administrator. Her guidance for parents and teachers dealing with loss in the lives of children or students, issues from that wealth of experience. Her heart for children in distress shines through, but doesn’t stop there.
This book offers so much good counsel for anyone dealing with loss. More importantly, for those adults trying to help their children or students deal with loss, this will be a very helpful resource. Charlie Loses a Friend points the reader to Jesus, who took the children on His lap and blessed them.
Darlia Conn, MM
Adjunct Faculty, Lee University School of Music
Anna is sick. Her friend Charlie is about to face a difficult time with Anna’s brother and family.
Reviews For Charlie Loses a Friend from Counselors
“A wonderful guide to help children process the loss of a loved one.” Claudia Cuyun, Mental Health Counselor
“Genie ’ s book demonstrates how life is . . . scary at times.” Kendra Ballard, Mental Health Counselor and Behavioral Specialist
“The book proves that presence is powerful and doesn’t require all the answers.” Chaplain Pat McKelvey, Peninsula Regional Medical Center
“Clearly defines that we all grieve differently, and that’s okay. “ Lena Barber, Licensed Mental Health Services Provider
“Losing someone you love is difficult. You are never alone in your journey.” Michelle Caulk, Licensed Mental Health Counselor
“Talking about grief provides an important first step toward healing.” Dr. Pat E. Conn, Licensed Clinical Therapist
A Reader’s Review
This is an awesome resource book for children and adults alike. This is not just a story book. This book contains so many answers to questions we all have in a time when we are faced with grief so profound it becomes almost too difficult to find the words to express it. Genie, through dedication, prayer, and years of experience working with children of all ages in the education field has found the words to share with all readers in the pages of this book Charlie Loses A Friend. Highly recommended! | psychology |
https://www.tcktraining.com/course/understanding-emotional-neglect-and-abuse | 2023-09-23T11:59:19 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233506480.7/warc/CC-MAIN-20230923094750-20230923124750-00062.warc.gz | 0.937896 | 539 | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-40__0__324654549 | en | Understanding Emotional Neglect and Abuse as a Parent
In our research, we found that a significantly high number of TCKs have reported experiencing emotional abuse and/or neglect. We believe that this occurrence stems from a lack of parent’s awareness about what these things are and how to be an emotionally safe space for their children.In this 3-hour workshop, we’re going to explore what Emotional Abuse and Emotional Neglect is, what those behaviors look like, how they can accidentally slip into our parenting, and most importantly how to prevent that from happening. We’ll talk about generational cycles and empower you to be cycle-breakers!
Lauren Wells & Elizabeth Smith
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This workshop is included in our Parent and Caregiver memberships. Subscribe using the button below to get access to this workshop and more, in addition to other invaluable membership benefits!
Why should I take this course?
Often Emotional Neglect and Abuse is a part of a generational cycle. Parents are accidentally doing these things to their children because it was normalized in their childhood. This workshop is going to help us name the things that are actually harmful, so we can notice them. The workshop will also provide practical ideas you can do instead!
As you care for families, it's important to notice when, where, and how emotional abuse or neglect might be happening. This workshop will model how to present parents with this delicate education.
While this course is not aimed at Adult TCKs, it will name emotional abuse and neglect. With such high rates of these in TCK populations, the education in this workshop may help you further answer the question, "What made that feel so hard?"
Meet the instructor
Chief Executive Officer
Lauren is the Founder and CEO of TCK Training and author of Raising Up a Generation of Healthy Third Culture Kids, The Grief Tower, and Unstacking Your Grief Tower. An Adult Third Culture Kid (ATCK) who spent her teenage years living in Tanzania, East Africa, Lauren has worked with over 1,000 parents and TCK caregivers and has trained staff from over 80 organizations.
Chief Operations Officer
Author of The Practice of Processing, Elizabeth is a skilled communicator and trauma-informed educator who helps transform abstract concepts into practical steps, equipping, encouraging, and empowering people to reach their goals. Elizabeth is a mom of two worldschooling TCKs.
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Facial Harmony: The Role of Rhinoplasty
Facial harmony is a concept that encompasses the balance and proportion of facial features, which can significantly influence a person’s overall appearance and self-confidence. One of the key elements that can contribute to facial harmony is the nose. Rhinoplasty, a surgical procedure aimed at reshaping the nose, plays a crucial role in achieving facial harmony and can have a profound impact on an individual’s self-confidence and mental health.
The Importance of Facial Harmony
Facial harmony is more than just having symmetrical features; it involves the appropriate relationship between various facial components. When facial features are in balance, they create an aesthetically pleasing and harmonious appearance. A disproportionate or misshapen nose can disrupt this balance, drawing attention away from other facial features and potentially affecting one’s self-esteem.
The Psychological Impact of Rhinoplasty
Rhinoplasty is not merely a cosmetic procedure; it can be a life-changing experience. Many individuals who choose to undergo rhinoplasty do so because they believe their current nose negatively affects their appearance and self-confidence. This lack of confidence can extend to various aspects of their lives, including social interactions, career opportunities, and overall mental well-being.
By improving the appearance of the nose and restoring facial harmony, rhinoplasty can help individuals regain their self-confidence and improve their mental health. Feeling more attractive and comfortable in their own skin can lead to a boost in self-esteem and an overall sense of well-being.
Affordable Rhinoplasty in Turkey
One of the notable trends in the field of rhinoplasty is the increasing popularity of seeking the procedure abroad, with Turkey emerging as a leading destination for medical tourism. This trend is driven by several factors, including the affordability of rhinoplasty in Turkey compared to many Western countries.
Many individuals find that traveling to Turkey for rhinoplasty is a cost-effective option without compromising the quality of care. Turkish medical facilities offer state-of-the-art technology and highly skilled surgeons who specialize in rhinoplasty. The cost savings associated with getting the procedure done in Turkey make it accessible to a more extensive range of people, contributing to the broader appeal of enhancing facial harmony through rhinoplasty.
Attractiveness and Rhinoplasty
Attractiveness is a subjective concept, and what one person finds attractive may differ from another’s perspective. However, studies have shown that facial harmony and balance tend to be universally appealing traits. A nose that complements the rest of the facial features can enhance a person’s overall attractiveness.
Rhinoplasty can help individuals achieve a nose shape that harmonizes with their unique facial characteristics, enhancing their natural beauty. Feeling more attractive can boost self-confidence, leading to a positive impact on mental health and overall well-being.
LEARN MORE: Revision Rhinoplasty: Correcting Previous Nose Surgeries
Rhinoplasty’s role in achieving facial harmony is undeniable. It can positively impact an individual’s self-confidence and mental health while also making the procedure more accessible in countries like Turkey. Ultimately, feeling more attractive and harmonious in one’s appearance can lead to a happier and more fulfilling life. | psychology |
https://www.superior-nature.com/post/nourishing-your-gut-for-a-healthy-mind-unveiling-the-link-between-gut-health-and-mental-well-being | 2023-12-11T22:50:50 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679518883.99/warc/CC-MAIN-20231211210408-20231212000408-00892.warc.gz | 0.894717 | 1,279 | CC-MAIN-2023-50 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__29671844 | en | Nourishing Your Gut for a Healthy Mind: Unveiling the Link Between Gut Health and Mental Well-being
The Gut-Brain Connection: Unveiling the Link Between Gut Health and Mental Well-being
The human body is an intricate system of interconnected organs and processes, each playing a vital role in our overall health and well-being. While we often focus on the visible aspects of our health, such as physical fitness and mental clarity, the intricate workings of our digestive system, often referred to as the gut, play a profound role beyond its role in digestion.
As research delves deeper into the connection between gut health and mental health, a compelling narrative is unfolding, revealing the profound impact that a well-nourished gut can have on the vitality of our minds - making the link between the gut and the brain is a fascinating and burgeoning field of study in human health.
The Gut Microbiome Diversity: Cultivating a Garden of Health
Our gut is home to a vast and diverse community of microorganisms, collectively known as the gut microbiome.
This intricate ecosystem comprises trillions of bacteria, viruses, fungi, and protozoa, each contributing to the delicate balance of our digestive system. These microorganisms, far from being mere bystanders, play a crucial role in various bodily functions, including nutrient absorption, immune system regulation, and, remarkably, our mental health.
Studies suggest that a rich and varied community of gut bacteria is associated with a reduced risk of depression and anxiety.
The Gut-Brain Axis: A Two-Way Dialogue
The gut and the brain are not isolated entities; they are intimately connected through a complex network of nerves and biochemical signals, at the heart of the connection between gut and mental health lies the gut-brain axis. This bidirectional communication pathway allows the gut microbiome to influence the brain and vice versa. – connecting the central nervous system with the enteric nervous system in the gastrointestinal tract.
The complex interplay involves neurotransmitters, hormones, and immune system messengers, creating a biochemical symphony that profoundly influences our mood, cognition, and emotional well-being.
Gut to Brain: The gut microbiome produces a variety of neurotransmitters and other signaling molecules that can directly or indirectly influence brain function. These signals can affect mood, stress response, and even behavior.
Brain to Gut: The brain, through the nervous system, can also influence the gut microbiome by regulating gut motility, secretions, and the immune response. Stress, for instance, can disrupt the gut microbiome, leading to digestive problems and potentially impacting mental health.
The Gut Microbiome and Mental Health Conditions
Research has increasingly shown a strong association between gut microbiome imbalances and various mental health conditions, including anxiety, depression, and autism spectrum disorders.
A disrupted gut microbiome may contribute to these conditions by altering the production of neurotransmitters, influencing brain inflammation, and disrupting the gut-brain axis communication.
Inflammation and Mental Health: A Delicate Balance
Chronic inflammation is increasingly recognized as a common denominator in various mental health disorders.
The gut, as a major player in the immune system, plays a pivotal role in modulating inflammation. An imbalance in the gut microbiome, often caused by a poor diet or stress, can contribute to systemic inflammation, potentially impacting mental health. Prioritizing anti-inflammatory foods and gut-friendly practices becomes crucial in maintaining this delicate balance.
Serotonin Production: The Mood Regulator in Your Gut
Did you know that a significant portion of serotonin, the neurotransmitter responsible for regulating mood, is produced in the gut? A healthy gut microbiome, teeming with diverse and beneficial bacteria, plays a pivotal role in this serotonin synthesis. When our gut is in balance, it becomes a serotonin factory, contributing to a positive outlook and emotional resilience.
The Impact of Gut Health on Cognitive Function
Beyond mood, the gut-brain connection extends its influence to cognitive function. Research suggests that an unhealthy gut may contribute to cognitive decline and an increased risk of neurodegenerative diseases. Prioritizing gut health, therefore, becomes a proactive measure to support cognitive vitality throughout the lifespan.
Restoring Gut Health for Mental Well-being
The gut is not just a passive player in the digestion of food; it is a dynamic system responsible for nutrient absorption. Nutrients such as omega-3 fatty acids, vitamins, and minerals are essential for brain health. Ensuring optimal nutrient absorption through a healthy gut ensures that your brain receives the fuel it needs for optimal function.
Prebiotics and Probiotics - Allies for Mental Well-Being: Intentionally incorporating prebiotic and probiotic-rich foods into your diet can be a game-changer for gut health. A diet rich in fiber, prebiotics (non-digestible food components that promote the growth of beneficial bacteria), and probiotics (live microorganisms that provide health benefits) can support a healthy gut microbiome.
Together, they form a dynamic duo supporting the flourishing of a healthy gut microbiome.
Stress is an inevitable part of life, but the way our bodies respond to stress is influenced by the gut. Chronic stress can negatively impact the gut microbiome. The gut microbiome communicates with the brain during stress, influencing the release of stress hormones.
A well-balanced gut can modulate the stress response, contributing to a more resilient and adaptive coping mechanism. Practicing stress-reducing techniques such as mindfulness meditation, yoga, or deep breathing can help promote gut health.
Probiotic supplements may be beneficial for individuals with gut dysbiosis or those who cannot adequately consume probiotics through diet.
Conclusion: Nurturing Gut Health for a Healthier Mind
The connection between gut health and mental well-being highlights the importance of a holistic approach to health. By understanding and nurturing our gut microbiome, we can potentially unlock a powerful tool for promoting mental clarity, emotional balance, and overall well-being…
Nourishing your gut is not just about digestive health; it is an investment in the vitality of your mind. Adopt practices that promote a diverse and thriving gut microbiome, you will enjoy the benefits of a healthier, happier, and more resilient self – a journey where the well-being of your gut becomes the cornerstone of mental flourishing. | psychology |
http://brookebenoit.com/2016/09/22/why-does-he-do-that-inside-the-minds-of-angry-and-controlling-men/ | 2020-11-25T04:22:19 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-50/segments/1606141181179.12/warc/CC-MAIN-20201125041943-20201125071943-00602.warc.gz | 0.97874 | 1,796 | CC-MAIN-2020-50 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-50__0__77362701 | en | Herein are ruminations from a Muslimah point of view on Lundy Bancroft’s book Why Does He Do That? Inside The Minds of Angry and Controlling Men originally published in the August 2014 issue of SISTERS Magazine.
I’m going to go out on a limb here and say something I think is a universal truth, though maybe not a very popular idea: I believe that men, in their general position of greater physical and economic power, are at great risk of abusing that power thereby abusing women, children, elders and all people ‘weaker’ than them. Those of us in potential positions of being abused could do well to recognise some of the abusive behaviours which are common in many in positions of power. In turn, this could aid us all to not let abuse trickle down the chains of hierarchy and spread. It is for this reason that I was curious to read Why Does He Do That? Inside The Minds of Angry and Controlling Men. At the time of writing the book, Lundy Bancroft had spent fifteen years working with angry and controlling men as a counsellor, evaluator and investigator. Bancroft identified many patterns among the men, making abusive behaviour less evasive to pinpoint, as simply recognising that something is actually abuse is difficult for most involved in it.
One of the many useful things I found in Why Does He Do That? was Bancroft’s demystification of several commonly held false beliefs about why men abuse. These ‘myths’ are used by the men, and others, as excuses for their behaviours. Bancroft points out that it is abusers themselves who have so oft repeated these excuses, creating their own mythology within cultures – he also points out that abusers are master manipulators and, in this sense, have manipulated a great many of us. A few of these myths popped out at me as being frequently used as excuses among Muslims; when I shared Bancroft’s list of seventeen myths on Facebook, Muslim friends and acquaintances had had experiences with all of them. So, while I encourage people to read this book to get its full benefit, I will share some of Bancroft’s myth-debunking insights, keeping them correlated to the chronological order he uses in the book:
1. He was abused as a child.
Bancroft uses studies to demonstrate how abusers manipulate or outright lie about childhood abuse in order to garner sympathy for their abusive behaviour. But for me the most compelling argument against this excuse is that when Bancroft corners abusers about this one suggesting, “If you are so in touch with your feelings from your abusive childhood…. You should be less likely to abuse a woman, not more so, from having been through it.” As Bancroft explains, “….he only wants to draw attention to [his childhood abuse] if it’s an excuse to stay the same, not if it’s a reason to change.” Like most other abusers, the majority who use this excuse refuse to use therapeutic measures to heal and discontinue their own abusiveness.
2. He loses control.
In this section, Bancroft demonstrates the many ways that abusers themselves removed the façade of “out of control abuser who doesn’t realize what he’s doing”. For instance, when questioned why the abusers didn’t do certain things, such as leave visible marks or break their own valuable items, or about how they were able to immediately calm down when police arrive, abusers responded that they didn’t want to take things that far as they had something to lose if they did. That is not indicative of being out of control, rather Bancroft and his associates long term work with abusers revealed that abusers are actually extremely calculated in how they emotionally and physically abuse their partners. Control is the primary thing abusers seek by being abusive and they know how to get it.
3. There are as many abusive women as abusive men.
It is unfortunate that I even feel compelled to address this myth, but since it nearly always comes up during conversations about abusive men, I am glad Bancroft addresses it. Part of this overall myth is that men are ashamed to come forward when they are abused by women so their numbers are harder to identify. Bancroft makes several points to correct this flawed reasoning, including “….that women crave dignity just as much as men” and it is often outside interference that brings abuse to light. If there were truly such high numbers of female on male abuse, they would have been brought to light by those same concerned family members, neighbours, police, schools and so on who interfere in male to female abuse.
Another commonly upheld aspect of this myth is that men are responding to verbal abuse with physical abuse, but as author Margaret Atwood has famously been quoted, “Men are afraid that women will laugh at them. Women are afraid that men will kill them.” Bancroft reminds readers that “….abuse is not a battle that you win by being better at expressing yourself” and that male abusers employ verbal abuse such as sarcasm, insults and threats as part of their overall abuse tactics. Female to male abuse exists, but it is much rarer and has no place in conversations about correcting the prevailing problem of men abusing women as it only derails from the solutions specific to the problem.
4. He is a victim of racism.
As Muslims are often in circumstances to be on the receiving end of racism, Orientalism and Islamophobia, I thought this item needed addressing here. Racism causes a great deal of real stress, but non-abusive men deal with that stress in ways other than abusing. Just like with being on the receiving end of child abuse in issue #1 “…if a man has experienced oppression himself, it could just as easily make him more sympathetic to a woman’s distress…”. Bancroft points out that men of colour were among the first and strongest opponents of abuse of women in the United States. Consider, for example, the former slave Frederick Douglass who was a champion for the suffrage movement.
Ultimately, Bancroft explains the motivations of the abusers: “The reasons that an abusive man gives for his behavior are simply excuses…. beliefs, values, and habits are the driving forces [behind his abuse].”
A man is abusive because he has a warped belief. The abuser believes that the person he is abusing is inferior to him and deserving of a treatment he himself is not. Of course, that is a common belief held by some Muslims, that the ‘degree a man has over a woman’ is one of absolute human superiority. This is plainly known as ‘entitlement’. My belief is that this greater physical and economic power men often have can be a great fitnah for many of us and we should each do our best to fight the abuse of this power, either as exerting or receiving abuse.
In the book, Bancroft says, “If any part of what I describe about abusers doesn’t match your experience, cast it aside and focus on the parts that do fit.” I would suggest that as Muslims with an interest in improving character and behaviour, as well as encouraging improvements and resisting injustices, we all truly could benefit from understanding the roots of abuse and oppression and can find something to relate to or overcome in this book. I by no means want to shame or blame victims of domestic violence; rather, I would like to remind them that Allah (SWT) tells us not to accept abuse to our persons. Accepting abuse is a form of wronging ourselves, as well as enabling or encouraging a culture of abuse:
“And those who, having done an act of indecency, or wronged their own souls, should remember Allah and ask for forgiveness for their sins and who can forgive sins except Allah? And are never stubborn in continuing (and excusing) the wrong they have done. For them, the reward is forgiveness from the Lord and gardens with rivers flowing underneath as an eternal dwelling; how excellent a reward this is for those who work and strive for good.” (Al ‘Imran:135-136)
Why Does He Do That? is an excellent resource for understanding and helping to dismantle abuse, insha Allah. You can also find more articles about domestic violence on the SISTERS website at http://www.sisters-magazine.com/index.php?route=articles/category&articles_path=11. | psychology |
http://mamacassqueen.blogspot.com/2012/08/ | 2018-01-21T08:13:26 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-05/segments/1516084890394.46/warc/CC-MAIN-20180121080507-20180121100507-00724.warc.gz | 0.939593 | 318 | CC-MAIN-2018-05 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-05__0__104436500 | en | A poem about learning to love, coping with loss and grief and standing on your own feet again after growing and maturing...
How fragile the heart can be in early days.
Nothing is what it seems and all is covered by a haze.
We trust and we become untrustworthy in an attempt to love.
We run and chase until we fall, being forced to look up above.
How terrible it is to take hold of something we desire but cannot keep.
How defeated our hearts feel when sinking so very deep.
One must taste the bitterness of failure before rising once more.
Being strong is our hope when we're unsure of what to fight for.
We're all lost souls, wandering through a life that feels like a dream.
Be cautious when showing your affection, for things are not always what they seem.
See, even a darling little girl could have a plan for your demise...
And, maybe the scary beast in the forest is really just an angel in disguise!
Do not let your heart wander away on a path of false hope.
Escape the chains of forgetfulness and learn how to cope.
Fall asleep with dreams of happiness in your mind.
The clock of time never stops to reset or to rewind.
The breeze runs its long fingers through your hair,
Whispering its secrets and its lonely despair.
All the time in the world belongs to you right here and now.
Learn the best way to spend it and try to teach others how.
Copyright Casandra Camp 2012 | psychology |
https://gettingoveritapk.net/the-psychology-behind-getting-over-it-why-we-cant-stop-playing/ | 2024-04-13T10:12:31 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296816587.89/warc/CC-MAIN-20240413083102-20240413113102-00637.warc.gz | 0.941832 | 849 | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__18726767 | en | In the world of video games, there are titles that captivate players, not with breathtaking graphics or intricate storytelling, but with their sheer frustration and simplicity. One such game is “Getting Over It with Bennett Foddy.”
Released in 2017, this game has gained a cult following and is known for pushing players to the brink of insanity as they attempt to navigate a man in a cauldron up a mountain using only a sledgehammer. What is it about this maddening experience that keeps players coming back for more? To understand this phenomenon, we delve into the psychology behind “Getting Over It.”
The Frustration-Induced Flow State
One of the first psychological elements at play in “Getting Over It” is the concept of the flow state. Flow is a state of mind in which an individual is fully immersed in an activity, feeling intensely focused, and often losing track of time. It’s a state of optimal experience, where the challenge of the task at hand perfectly matches the individual’s skill level.
“Getting Over It” excels in creating this flow state, but with a unique twist. Instead of achieving flow through smooth and satisfying gameplay, it forces players into a constant state of frustration. The seemingly insurmountable challenges and repeated failures trigger an intense desire to overcome the obstacles, creating a perpetual cycle of frustration, determination, and, occasionally, achievement.
The Power of Perseverance
Humans are wired to persevere in the face of adversity. It’s in our nature to overcome obstacles and challenges, and video games often tap into this innate drive. “Getting Over It” takes this to the extreme, offering players an opportunity to test their resilience and determination.
When players fail repeatedly in the game, they experience a phenomenon known as the “sunk cost fallacy.” This cognitive bias occurs when individuals invest significant time or effort into an activity and feel compelled to continue despite the mounting frustration. This psychological trap keeps players hooked, convincing them that they are just one more try away from success.
The Dopamine Rush of Progress
Dopamine, often referred to as the “feel-good” neurotransmitter, plays a crucial role in motivating behavior. “Getting Over It” leverages the brain’s reward system by offering intermittent rewards for progress. Each small victory, such as reaching a new checkpoint or climbing a particularly challenging obstacle, releases a surge of dopamine in the player’s brain.
This intermittent reinforcement keeps players engaged and motivated. The occasional high of success amidst the sea of failures makes the journey feel worthwhile, even if it’s excruciatingly frustrating.
The Social Aspect
Humans are inherently social creatures, and our love for shared experiences often extends into the realm of video games. “Getting Over It APK” has created a community of players who share their triumphs and tribulations on platforms like YouTube and Twitch. Watching others struggle and succeed in the game can be both entertaining and reassuring.
The knowledge that others are facing the same challenges and persevering can be a powerful motivator. It fosters a sense of camaraderie among players and reinforces the idea that the game is worth playing, even if it leads to bouts of frustration.
“Getting Over It with Bennett Foddy” is a masterclass in using psychological principles to keep players engaged and addicted. It taps into our natural tendencies to persevere, seek challenges, and find satisfaction in incremental progress. The frustration it induces becomes a central part of the gaming experience, drawing players into a cycle of determination and achievement.
Ultimately, the game’s success lies not in its graphics or story but in its ability to create a unique emotional journey for players. It’s a testament to the power of psychology in game design and a reminder that even the most infuriating experiences can be strangely compelling. Whether you love it or hate it, “Getting Over It” stands as a testament to the enduring appeal of games that test our patience, resilience, and, ultimately, our psychology. | psychology |
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We have a qualified Mental Health Psychotherapist who provides a range of psychological therapies, including one to one Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and counselling to support to those in most need, with a person centred approach. This service is delivered in house and acts as an intervention to those who otherwise could have prolonged wait to access mainstream services. We can also provide access to referral partners for mental heath and wellbeing services dedicated to the Armed Forces with the ability to make a direct clinical referral.
We aim to facilitate a safe space for you to talk and explore difficult feelings and thoughts you may be having. Our team are here to support you and respect your views and aim to help you find your own insight and understanding of your problems and learn to live a more fulfilling life.
Within the Mental Health support we have a designated Emotional Support Therapy Dogs programme, delivered by a veteran who trains the dogs and their handlers to identify the emotional support needs for those who suffer with anxiety, low mood, PTSD and much more. We are also embarking on the training of front line staff at GMP, NHS and within the Local Authority to raise awareness of Emotional Support Animals. | psychology |
https://americancynic.net/shaarli/?page=2&searchtags=anarchism | 2022-09-30T13:49:19 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-40/segments/1664030335469.40/warc/CC-MAIN-20220930113830-20220930143830-00346.warc.gz | 0.946313 | 208 | CC-MAIN-2022-40 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-40__0__275345512 | en | The Bully’s Pulpit
David Graeber's essay in which he presents a triadic model of bullying.
Fri 04 Sep 2020 01:27:11 PM MDT
"We should imagine instead a three-way relation of aggressor, victim, and witness, one in which both contending parties are appealing for recognition (validation, sympathy, etc.) from someone else. The Hegelian battle for supremacy, after all, is just an abstraction. A just-so story. Few of us have witnessed two grown men duel to the death in order to get the other to recognize him as truly human. The three-way scenario, in which one party pummels another while both appeal to those around them to recognize their humanity, we’ve all witnessed and participated in, taking one role or the other, a thousand times since grade school." | psychology |
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