Archive for 'Psychology'
WARNING Signs of Suicide:
April 7th, 2008. Published under Psychology. No Comments.
Suicide is among the scariest words in our language; it inspires an immediate horror among the family and friends of the victim. People frequently experience a gut-wrenching dread, denial, shock, fear … and even guilt.
It is a word so charged with universal dread, guilt and burning emotion that people will avoid talking about […]
Blended Family Problems? 21 Ways Counseling Can Help
April 7th, 2008. Published under Psychology. No Comments.
As a psychologist and counselor practicing in the Woodstock-Cary-Algonquin-Crystal Lake and Lake in the Hills areas of Illinois, I find that there are 21 essentials you can expect when receiving counseling for problems in your blended family.
But first, what are the signs of blended family problems?
1. Conflicting parenting practices between biological and stepparents
2. Child rejects the stepparents […]
How To Be A Success
April 7th, 2008. Published under Psychology. No Comments.
Learn how to master your area of endeavor the right way. Start out by finding the people and books that will make you exceptional. Seek out the best sources of information that you can afford.
Analyze each part of the skill you wish to master, then put it all together to create a fluid form. Develop […]
Faith, Courage, And Love And Joy Will Come
April 7th, 2008. Published under Psychology. No Comments.
It was a medium day in Alaska. The sky was a bit overcast. The air was cool.
Frantic activity was visible in all directions as the drivers prepared for what could arguably be called the toughest race in the world.
The Iditarod Trail Sled Dog race is an annual event in Alaska. Mushers and […]
Been in a Car Crash or Work Accident? Think You Might have Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder?
April 7th, 2008. Published under Psychology. No Comments.
As a psychologist and marriage counselor, I find that there can be up to 25 warning signs that indicate you or a family member would benefit from counseling or therapy when experiencing PTSD.
First, what are these signs?
1. Exposure to possible death or serious injury that resulted in an intense feeling of fear, hopelessness or horror
2. Intrusive, distressing […]
Explode Your World With Possibilities
April 7th, 2008. Published under Psychology. No Comments.
You have enough brains to run a galaxy! What are you doing with it?
Neuroscientists have estimated that the average human brain has 100 billion cells, and that each of these cells is connected to 20,000 other ganglia and dendrites. This means that you have more brain connections than molecules in the known universe.
If […]
Discover Fire Again
April 7th, 2008. Published under Psychology. No Comments.
Today is going to cost you one day of your life. It is an opportunity to invent yourself. Consider this day as special. You can waste it by doing the same old things in the same old ways. Or you can use it to turn your life around for the better. […]