February 11, 2012

Jungian Psychology Series: Psychology’s New God

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TOP 10 Past Article Written by Andy Drymalski, EdD | Although cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) has been around for several decades, its exalted status within the fields of psychology, medicine, and healthcare insurance has reached a fever-pitch the past few years. One of the most researched and popular forms of psychotherapy, CBT is increasingly hailed as the “gold standard” of treatment for depression, anxiety disorders, and insomnia. In addition, CBT has been enthusiastically … [Read more...]

The Deadly Triad: Abuser, Victim, Rescuer

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Written By June Milligan, M.Ed., CCHt | It may seem unusual to label the rescuer in this triad as part of the problem; but the triad is a vicious cycle, and cannot exist, particularly in one’s mind, without the rescuer. When the victim moves through the need to look outside of him/herself for rescue, and instead look at one’s own choices to find the cause of the imperfect situation, then he/she ceases to be a victim, and begins to take on personal responsibility and therefore personal … [Read more...]

Power VS. Force:

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The Hidden Determinants of Human Behavior By David R. Hawkins, M.D., Ph.D. Ask yourself, “What if everyone had access to a simple yes-or-no answer to any question--a quick and true answer?” From simple questions such as, “Is that really what happened at school today?” or “Is this a safe investment?”, or “Is John Doe guilty as charged?” to “Does candidate X honestly intend to fulfill his campaign promises?” one could determine the truth. The author explains that this … [Read more...]

Sex Addiction: Misnomer?

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Written By Dr. Tony Clark | “Calling sex an addiction has an unmistakable tendency to instigate or escalate fighting with one’s sexuality. This I can say for certain: If you go to war with your sexuality, you will lose, and end up in more trouble than before you started.” Jack Morin (excerpt from The Erotic Mind) Tiger Woods, Jesse James, and David Duchovny probably come to mind when the words “sex addiction” come up in conversation. Our media had a field day with these celebrity … [Read more...]

Taking a holistic approach to mental health

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Written By Leslie Katz LCSW | Physical and mental health work together, which helps provide us with a feeling of well-being. Many of us think that feeling depressed or anxious is a matter of mental health. We react to these feelings of depression and anxiety by going to the doctor for a prescription that will “fix” our feelings. Appropriately used, medication can help you feel better. Yet, a holistic approach to your life and body also nurtures your mind. Some of the simplest things … [Read more...]

Thriving, Not Just Surviving…

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by June Milligan, M.Ed., CCHt | The word thrive is defined as follows: to prosper, to be fortunate or successful, to increase in property, health or wealth, and to flourish. If there was ever a time to focus on the positive, it’s now. January is that time of new beginnings; a time when we traditionally take stock and decide to do something about what isn’t working in our lives. The political, economic and cultural influences around us right now seem to have created a perfect storm of … [Read more...]

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