Archive for October, 2008
The Good Therapy Blog
October 31st, 2008 |
People don't generally want to look at how politics and psychology are joined. But if we don't, we will miss the seam that allows us to utilize what is happening in our world for the deepest healing and transformation possible!
When something brings up intense, deep, raw feelings for you . . .
It means something in your past has been triggered.
It means something within you has been evoked.
It is becoming more commonly known in our world that this is true in our personal lives and our professional lives.
For example . . . Read More
October 30th, 2008 |
Researchers at Brown University in Rhode Island are reporting that children as young as four can meet criteria for obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD). This condition, associated with anxiety, has been studied in older children and adolescents, but this new study was the largest ever study of OCD in preschool age.
“OCD, if left untreated, can significantly disrupt a child's growth and development and can worsen as the child gets older,” said Abbe... Read More
October 27th, 2008 |
If you thought telephone therapy was going too far from the human touch, wait until you read this: Astronauts will receive computerized therapy during space flights under a new NASA project, called the Virtual Space Station, which gets underway next month with some terrestrial-bound clinical trials on civilians in Boston.
The cost of the program is just under two-million dollars.
Space flight can also be stressful, isolating and depressing. The job is dangerous and comes with tremendous pressure. Colleagues may spend days, weeks, or even months living in extremely close quarters without a... Read More
October 24th, 2008 |
A new study in the Journal Human Reproduction reports that depression is a measurable risk factor for pregnant women and their infants, leading to higher rates of premature birth. “Depression during pregnancy has been understudied, under- recognized and frequently ignored,” Dr. De-Kun Li, who authored the study, told Bloomberg News. ``Now, we have the strong evidence that I hope will raise the alarm.''
Previous research indicates that as many as a fifth of pregnant women will experience depression, with about 1 out of 15... Read More
October 13th, 2008 |
Dear Members and Visitors to GoodTherapy.org,
Today the GoodTherapy.org Team and many GT members enjoyed the first event in our Fall Teleconference Series: 'Walking The Healing Walk with Power' presented by Judith Barr, LMHC. Big "thank yous" to Judith for presenting to GoodTherapy.org members her very important work on healing the abuse of power in our world. It was a unique and supportive gathering that gave participants room to reflect, explore, and share with each other how each of us has been impacted by the recent political... Read More
© Copyright 2008 by http://www.GoodTherapy.org Therapist Rolling Hills Estates Bureau - All Rights Reserved.
October 13th, 2008 |
“So what do you do for a living?”
The inevitable question asked at any social gathering. Though typically an innocuous question, I find myself dreading it. This is probably due to the flash of fear I often see upon the word, “Psychotherapist.” Sometimes, people are even bold enough to ask, “So are you analyzing me right now?” Unfortunately, this is reflective of one of the many myths that continue to persist around this profession. So I’ve taken on the task of blasting some of those myths and hoping to provide a clearer... Read More
October 10th, 2008 |
Therapy for Abortion - Update to Common Therapy Issues
This relatively new area of therapy is emerging as an important part of the process for many women who choose to terminate their pregnancy.
The political controversy over abortion may make the process more confusing or upsetting for some. But even leaving politics aside, research indicates that having an abortion is a very difficult decision for the vast majority of women and that the aftermath is likely to lead to at least some emotional and psychological challenges,... Read More
© Copyright 2008 by http://www.GoodTherapy.org Therapist Santa Rosa Bureau - All Rights Reserved.
October 9th, 2008 |
Over the past decade research has found that for many women the onset of alcohol abuse coincides with changes in hormone levels – changes that many women are unaware of in the early stages. When this is combined with other stresses in their lives - job changes, health concerns, children leaving home - women can find themselves abusing alcohol for the first time in their lives.
In our teens, 20s and 30s, our ovaries and adrenal glands produce a form of estrogen... Read More
October 8th, 2008 |
Depression - Update to Common Therapy Issues
Depression is a state that affects mind, emotion and body, creating a dysphoric mood, lethargy or anxiety in the body, and thoughts of hopelessness, helplessness and, in a significant number of cases, suicidal ideation. Depression should not be confused with normal grief in the aftermath of a major loss, although extended grief may lead to true depression. Depression that is mild... Read More
© Copyright 2008 by http://www.GoodTherapy.org Therapist Mckinney Bureau - All Rights Reserved.
October 6th, 2008 |
Yelling at Children
This is a topic that has meaning for everyone. All of us have raised our voices, probably more than once. No, I did not come from a home of screaming parents or siblings. However, I do see many families and couples who yell a lot at each other, and the short and long-term consequences of regular yelling/screaming are not pretty. Those of you who experience yelling know what I’m talking about.
Let’s start with the impact of yelling at children:
First, it teaches them how to yell, when to yell, and that yelling is an effective response to emotionally charged situations.... Read More
October 2nd, 2008 |
“You can outdistance that which is running after you, but you cannot outdistance that which is running inside you.” -African Proverb
My soul thirsted for down time, as if it was parched for the very fundamental nature of itself. Two weeks off from all that was my daily life and practice. Read. Write. Rest. Heal. Yet, as my soul and body thirsted for it, my ego struggled with the decision. My mind knew that I needed the time away to recover from a medical procedure. Not a big deal; it knew all of the valid reasons for it. I couldn’t imagine that my ego would argue with me. But, it did.... Read More
October 1st, 2008 |
New research indicates that women are generally better at expressing emotions and articulating their presenting their problems in therapy. A new study of 18 men and 18 women, carried out by the University of Montreal department of Psychology, used the “Grille de l’Élaboration Verbale des Affects” (GEVA, or verbal elaboration chart) to measure verbal communication and emotional expression. It found that women (and French-speaking Canadians) were more apt to use metaphors, identify childhood traumas as causes... Read More
