Category: Psychotherapy: Specific Issues Treated & Changes Made
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December 1st, 2009 |
Lewis Carroll chose to close his renowned work Through The Looking Glass with a poem. One stanza reads:
Long has paled that sunny sky:
Echoes fade and memories die:
Autumn frosts have slain July.
Buddhist note that as we walk our path through life that suffering is inevitable, the root of all suffering is attachment and that everyone, everything changes.
In his book The Forgiving Self psychologist Robert Karen Ph.D. notes that "all lives are rent with losses from the very beginning." The list of authors addressing this fact is very, very long. Elizabeth Kubler-Ross' classic book On Death... Read More
December 1st, 2009 |
The importance of receiving mental health services when practicing as a mental health professional has been creating a bit of a buzz lately, and a growing number of officials and advocacy groups are moving towards a greater embrace of professional help for professionals. In a major show of support for the idea, an NHS report due this week is expected to cite high instances of sick leave due to mental health concerns for employees, something which in turn effects the availability and quality of... Read More
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December 1st, 2009 |
Talking to youth about mental health issues and concerns has long been hailed as one of the most effective ways to prevent personal crises and break through the stigma surrounding psychotherapy and related fields. A program called “Headspace,” which has been operating throughout Australia with reportedly high levels of success, aims towards providing precisely this service. As the number of young adults enrolled in the program with little to no symptoms... Read More
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November 30th, 2009 |
The complications, both mental and physical, of depression can be debilitating for people who experience the symptoms of this mental health concern, but the extent to which depression may put one's life in danger when untreated has been highlighted in a recent study performed at King's College London in conjunction with the University of Bergen in Norway. The study examined a survey of over sixty thousand participants, and noted rates of depression as compared to rates... Read More
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November 30th, 2009 |
A GoodTherapy.org News Summary
With rates of suicide, the development of post-traumatic stress disorder, and violent incidents involving mental health such as the recent shooting at Fort Hood, the military has been scrambling to address what is clearly becoming a major health concern among its personnel. Creating plans for early identification and prevention of mental health concerns has been cited as a predominant goal for the military, and establishing meaningful... Read More
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November 30th, 2009 |
There are many measures by which the state of general mental health in the US can be understood. One of the most powerful, perhaps, is the rate of calls to suicide crisis centers, which have dramatically increased over the past year, reaching nearly sixty thousand calls per month. An estimated twenty to thirty percent of these calls, reports SAMHSA, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, are directly linked to the consequences... Read More
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November 28th, 2009 |
A GoodTherapy.org News Summary
Surgeons are typically charged with some of the most exacting demands in modern medicine and health technology, and often participate in complex and lengthy procedures that require a considerable level of concentration and focus. The trust that surgical clients place in their doctors as well as the personal drive to perform as precisely as possible lead to a strong motivation to do good work, but many surgeons may face exhausting schedules and emotional scenes that tax on personal well-being.... Read More
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November 27th, 2009 |
Feeling as though one has been given a different or inadequate set of opportunities, or different treatment, due to racial background or appearance can have a negative effect on one's general outlook and happiness, though many who face such difficulties are sometimes expected to simply shrug off the issue. A study recently performed at the University of Florida, however, has found that the perception of racial discrimination may significantly effect overall mental health. The study drew the participation of over two thousand adult African American... Read More
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November 27th, 2009 |
If you are in a multicultural marriage, you know how hard communication can be. Whether it’s about:
• in-laws - how much influence and involvement they have
• privacy - how many people are in your house on a daily basis or at special gatherings
• women’s roles
• conflict - hidden or overt ways of dealing with it
• being indirect/understated vs. being direct and expressive with requests, complaints
• accommodation to others vs. competition with them
• authority – who has it and who has... Read More
November 27th, 2009 |
Here is one easy parenting tool that will change your life. It will also change your child’s life – his or her entire life – for the better. It is called The 80-20 Rule.
The 80-20 Rule is a “magic” ratio. It is the ratio that lays the foundation for an excellent relationship between you and your child. It is the ratio that builds and maintains ALL of your parenting power. Simply put, this ratio is the ratio that creates a solid enough bond... Read More
November 27th, 2009 |
When experiencing a marital conflict, many people may be prone to simply speaking their minds, without putting too much thought into their words. But aiming towards the incorporation of greater introspection and through fullness during argumentsmay greatly improve physical health and the quality of marriages, suggests a new study recently published in the journal Health Psychology. The study examined couples who had a supportive discussion, later followed by a discussion about their most contentious issue, and were... Read More
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November 26th, 2009 |
The outbreak of the H1N1 virus has received ample coverage in the news lately, with stories about a shortage of the vaccine reaching the public and causing significant concerns about personal health and safety, as well as the safety of children. In response to clinic clients' distress over the virus and the potential for a lack of access to the vaccine, a community in Nova Scotia, Canada, has diverted many of its social workers to consulting with those anxious about the virus. While the community's public health... Read More
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November 26th, 2009 |
The need for a greater range of mental health services, and for greater access to such services, among US veterans, especially those returning from the wards in Iraq and Afghanistan, has become increasingly clear in recent months. As concerns over incidences of suicide at post-traumatic stress disorder grow, the Department of Veterans Affairs has shown a deep concern over the issue. Yet those still... Read More
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November 25th, 2009 |
The monthly issue of the journal Psychological Science has an interesting addition for November: a group from the University of California at Los Angeles has found that while the presence of a spouse or romantic partner can decrease perception of the intensity of physical pain, a simple photograph can work, as well. The study applied a somewhat painful stimulus to the forearms of a group of female participants, and reports of the pain intensity were gathered when the women viewed a picture of their partner, a stranger, and a chair. Results... Read More
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