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28th September 2009
Stress can be defined as the non-specific response of the body to any demands made upon it. In other words is the interaction between the coping skills of the individual and its environment. When talking about stress, the first question that comes to my m... Read >
Author: wbdoyle28th September 2009
We are sending our children into a future filled with stress and conflict. Parents and teachers have the responsibility to model behaviors and teach skills that will enable our children to be productive, accepting, healthy, and above all, resilient.
1... Read >
Author: wbdoyle22nd September 2009
For people who are struggling with drug addiction, the good news is that there are now many treatment programs available to help them with their recovery. At one point in time, treatment programs for drug addiction were cold and stark addressing only the... Read >
Author: Mervin Hester21st September 2009
The dictionary defines anxiety as distress of mind caused by fear of danger or misfortune. It is also described as a state of apprehension and psychic tension occurring in some forms of mental disorder. It is usually described as the feeling of uneasine... Read >
Author: wbdoyle21st September 2009
People have high regard for individuals whose pain tolerance exceed beyond expectations. The Guinness Book of World Records has a long list of personalities who have defied different forms of pain that come from bee and scorpion stings, snake bites, as w... Read >
Author: wbdoyle17th September 2009
Getting separated or a divorced seems to be a very simple process, but it leaves a high impact on personal and family life of a person. The person undergoing this process may face lot of pain and stress and lose the personal as well as social stability.
... Read >
Author: tinvilla052907th September 2009
The entrepreneurial mindset lends itself to a great deal of success and, as a result, is highly sought after. However even the world’s most brilliant business minds do not necessarily know how to achieve it. While they may recognize some of its componen... Read >
Author: Gillian McGinty04th September 2009
Children and adults who have severe hearing problems or are deaf can be qualified for cochlear implants. The Food and Drug Administration or FDA has approved regulation of the device as long as thorough examination and assessment has been done rendering t... Read >
Author: Alicia McWilliams02nd September 2009
Did you know that studies about exercise and depression have been going on for almost two hundred years? Most recently research has shown us strong evidence that regular exercise is very successful in the treatment of depression and anxiety. Depression a... Read >
Author: Zach Hunt28th August 2009
After reading “Alcoholics Anonymous” the book, I can’t help but ask my self one burning question. Why do I have to accept God to recover from alcohol? This incited me to search for new theories that have been tested and developed more recently. D... Read >
Author: JRey16th August 2009
Humans, by nature, are masters at saying the word "no." We are conditioned to focus on the negative. Survival of the fittest. We learned about danger and what "not to do" in order to avoid extinction. Many of the tools and coping skills we developed as hu... Read >
Author: Loren Fogelman10th August 2009
Finding out how long an anxiety or panic attack is likely to persist is not a simple thing to do. The reason this is not easy is because there are a lot of different issues that should be taken into account. The answer to this question will vary from p... Read >
Author: Helen Moss01st August 2009
Trainers should use all the four common teaching methods - instruction, modeling, role play, and feedback. Trainers will need to educate about how our opinion can influence our approach and behavior. If an important person bumps into us and we tell oursel... Read >
Author: Nick Mutt01st August 2009
As we all know anger is not good for our health. But due to heavy workload, people sometime show their anger. Showing anger is ok, but hitting is not good. To manage anger set following objectives. Make a list of at least five behaviors that they can do t... Read >
Author: Nick Mutt23rd July 2009
If your loved one is suffering from alcoholism, you may feel like you are alone, like your loved one is a completely different person when they're drinking, and your relationship has been strained so much it might break if they don't seek help. Getting h... Read >
Author: Sibley Haley08th July 2009
On many occasions while giving a talk on SuccessEsteem™ I will ask audience members to raise their hand if they believe they have some fear of failure. Typically about 80% of the audience will raise their hand. Then I ask them to raise their hand if the... Read >
Author: Troyann Williams15th June 2009
Copyright (c) 2009 Valery Satterwhite
Hide not your talents. They for use were made. What's a sundial in the shade? - Benjamin Franklin
The most exciting place to discover and actualize your talent is in yourself. What does it mean to realize your t... Read >
Author: Valery Satterwhite13th June 2009
Copyright (c) 2009 Liddle Kidz Foundation Infant and Children's Pediatric Massage
Haven't we a little out of control at one time or another? Whether stress or anxiety is present due to an upcoming exam, an impending move or even just being in an unfam... Read >
Author: Tina Allen Liddle Kidz11th June 2009
Aggression in children can be due to many reasons primarily genetic, family, and environment. Where influence of genes is not in our control, the atmosphere at home and environmental influences to a great extent can be made positive. And it is the parents... Read >
Author: Sudha Gupta11th June 2009
Aggression in children can be due to many reasons primarily genetic, family, and environment. Where influence of genes is not in our control, the atmosphere at home and environmental influences to a great extent can be made positive. And it is the parents... Read >
Author: Sudha Gupta07th June 2009
Aggression in children can be due to many reasons primarily genetic, family, and environment. Where influence of genes is not in our control, the atmosphere at home and environmental influences to a great extent can be made positive. And it is the parents... Read >
Author: Sudha Gupta18th May 2009
Have you ever wondered why some people can drink alcohol or use a substance and walk away from it without developing an addiction?
Well, before I reveal the answer to that question let’s review what I like to call the addiction equation. Family dysfu... Read >
Author: Vcoach15th May 2009
There is something special about children and their toys. During my youth, I can’t recall a girl who didn’t have a Barbie or a boy who didn’t run around the garden bringing to battle action figures to conquer classic villains. Model sets were scatte... Read >
Author: Fran Swift24th April 2009
Getting separated or a divorced seems to be a very simple process, but it leaves a high impact on personal and family life of a person. The person undergoing this process may face lot of pain and stress and lose the personal as well as social stability.
... Read >
Author: jason bb21st April 2009
Systematic desensitization is a type of behavioral therapy used in the field of psychology to help patients successfully conquer phobias and other anxiety disorders. Pioneered by a South African psychiatrist named Joseph Wolpe, this type of therapy treats... Read >
Author: Sandy Adamson27th March 2009
Does listening to the news or reading the newspaper make you feel scared? Does walking to the mailbox invoke feelings of gloom and doom? Do you walk around the majority of the day feeling anxious and afraid as if waiting for the other shoe to drop? The cu... Read >
Author: Jaynine Howard25th March 2009
Systematic desensitization is a type of behavioral therapy used in the field of psychology to help patients successfully conquer phobias and other anxiety disorders. Pioneered by a South African psychiatrist named Joseph Wolpe, this type of therapy treats... Read >
Author: Sandy Adamson04th March 2009
-Suffer from a lot of anticipatory anxiety thinking about your presentation or performance ahead of time
-Experience stage fright and feel very uncomfortable being "in the spotlight" when speaking or performing
-Worry about making yourself a laugh... Read >
Author: Jocelyn Snider04th March 2009
Why your emotional baggage is driving your addiction and how to kick it to the curb, once and for all!
We’ve all heard the phrase emotional baggage, but what does it mean and what role does it play in addiction? Emotional baggage is defined as painfu... Read >
Author: Vcoach04th March 2009
Why your emotional baggage is driving your addiction and how to kick it to the curb, once and for all!
We’ve all heard the phrase emotional baggage, but what does it mean and what role does it play in addiction? Emotional baggage is defined as painfu... Read >
Author: Vcoach03rd March 2009
A number of occupational therapy jobs in Florida are available for qualified and experienced professionals in the field. Vacancies exist in leading healthcare settings in Florida and these jobs guarantee excellent remuneration and job satisfaction.
Jo... Read >
Author: Brad Jones24th February 2009
Are you and your partner considering couples counseling? Cary, NC features a variety of options to help you take the next step in working on your relationship, but finding the right counselor can take a little effort. You'll want to find someone who's pre... Read >
Author: urlreader20th February 2009
You've gotten a divorce. It might feel like the end of the world for you, but you do have all the years of your life where you learned a few coping skills to lean back on. Your children don't have those years of experience, and your divorce may be seen... Read >
Author: Len Stauffenger22nd January 2009
Why is it that some people freak out when presented with challenges in their life while others handle them calmly and responsively? This is a question that psychologists have pursued for years and it essentially boils down to your coping skills. Now, a ne... Read >
Author: Simon Evans22nd January 2009
Why is it that some people freak out when presented with challenges in their life while others handle them calmly and responsively? This is a question that psychologists have pursued for years and it essentially boils down to your coping skills. Now, a ne... Read >
Author: Simon Evans07th January 2009
Often period, when children advantage from singing, they look wholly exhausted and glad for a nap. This is the most accurate description, and wholly the accuracy, as playing is hard work. It's exhausting to the wits and body of the daughter, and it drama ... Read >
Author: Jan Richards08th December 2008
Often times, when children return from playing, they look quite exhausted and ready for a nap. This is the most accurate description, and also quite the truth, as playing is hard work. It's exhausting to the mind and body of the child, and it plays an i... Read >
Author: Jimmy Chuang03rd December 2008
Short-term residential programs were originally developed to treat alcoholism, but expanded to include drug addiction with the rise of cocaine use in the mid-1980s. Since then, they have been applied to a variety of drug addictions. They are set up to be ... Read >
Author: Jonas Smith01st December 2008
Stress management is the controlling and reducing of tension that occurs in stressful situations. Everyone copes with stress everyday. "I'm SO stressed out!" - It seems like you hear it all the time from nearly every one you know. Most people are unprepar... Read >
Author: dreams0000830th November 2008
As life becomes more and more hectic, people work longer hours under greater time constraints, over global time zones and struggle to cope with their stress levels. However, with proper self awareness and management techniques stress levels can be lowered... Read >
Author: markjohnson26th November 2008
It’s that time of the year! No, I’m not talking about the holidays…it is Exam time for our college kids. The end of the semester brings our college kids a boatload of papers, projects and the dreaded exam week. Unless your student happens to be on a... Read >
Author: Carol Eiseman21st November 2008
Stress management is the controlling and reducing of tension that occurs in stressful situations. Everyone copes with stress everyday. "I'm SO stressed out!" - It seems like you hear it all the time from nearly every one you know . Most people are unp... Read >
Author: Linda Hampton RN MSN11th November 2008
Are you or someone you know suffering from a food addiction?
What exactly causes someone to become addicted to food?
Is there a substance in the food that chemically addicts a person?
Why do some compulsively overeat and others drastically avoid ... Read >
Author: Vcoach11th November 2008
Are you or someone you know suffering from a food addiction?
What exactly causes someone to become addicted to food?
Is there a substance in the food that chemically addicts a person?
Why do some compulsively overeat and others drastically avoid ... Read >
Author: Vcoach22nd October 2008
One of the most useful qualities an adult can possess is the ability to bounce back in the face of disappointment and adversity. History is filled with successful people who kept trying against great odds and numerous disappointments. They refused to let ... Read >
Author: Holly Cox21st October 2008
The Recovery Model is an approach for substance dependence that emphasizes and supports a teen’s potential for recovery.
Recovery can be seen within the model as a personal journey requiring hope, a secure base, supportive relationships,
empowerme... Read >
Author: Eric Paul20th October 2008
Have you ever wondered why some people can walk away from addiction and some can not?
Why is it that some people fall into the addiction trap, yet others partake in substances and compulsions moderately?
Well, first let's take a look at what I like to... Read >
Author: Vcoach20th October 2008
Are you or someone you know suffering from a food addiction?
What exactly causes someone to become addicted to food?
Is there a substance in the food that chemically addicts a person?
Why do some compulsively overeat and others drastically avoid we... Read >
Author: Vcoach17th October 2008
The Recovery Model is an approach for substance dependence that emphasizes and supports a teen’s potential for recovery. Recovery can be seen within the model as a personal journey requiring hope, a secure base, supportive relationships, empowerment, so... Read >
Author: Eric Paul10th October 2008
Whether or not a person can quit drinking depends on that person's ability to recognize that a problem exists. Once you can recognize that you have a problem you then need to focus on several key factors, which over time, will help you develop the coping ... Read >
Author: EdPhilips01st October 2008
It could be tiresome to find all the answers in running your phobias. The best way to overcome your persistent fears is to find those coping skills that effectively survive the terror and concern.
The first march is to take gaining of the help that is... Read >
Author: Joan Shine25th September 2008
The death of a family member or close friend is an overwhelming experience that affects everyone. Children are particularly vulnerable during this difficult time as they may not understand fully what has happened or the events that led to their loss. Ch... Read >
Author: Anurag18th September 2008
Have you ever wondered why some people can walk away from addiction and some can not? So, what’s the secret to bullet proofing yourself against the guns of addiction?
Why is it that some people fall into the addiction trap, yet others partake in subs... Read >
Author: Vcoach08th September 2008
Lately, several parents asked: "Where is my teen's anger coming from?" Teenagers, like adults, experience stress every day. The stubborn and argumentative teen is fighting for independence and less control by his or her parents. An angry teen is battling ... Read >
Author: Christina Botto08th September 2008
No one likes to admit they need help, even when deep down they wonder, "Will I ever heal from this?" Often, the residual effects of a crisis situation surface randomly, without warning, or manifest themselves in subconscious ways. There are some days when... Read >
Author: MIKE SELVON05th September 2008
Relieving stress effectively is an art. Unfortunately, not many of us are good at it. I mean, it is so easy to blow your top when things get bad, right? Many people often say that diversion techniques only work for a while, and soon they are back to stres... Read >
Author: Melina Menny04th September 2008
It can be difficult to pinpoint the right moment to seek intervention services, especially if the problem is ongoing. For you, the trouble is obvious but chances are your loved one is so deeply embedded in a pattern of irrational behavior and intense emot... Read >
Author: MIKE SELVON22nd August 2008
With depression, when it happens, it's the same way. You can't just return to your old ways of dealing with stress and use the same coping skills that got you depressed in the first place. It's time to see what your priorities are and what needs your att... Read >
Author: John Samson20th August 2008
Whilst case interviews are considered the more challenging side of the consulting interview, it is important to be aware of other types of interview questions that you will inevitably face when interviewing with a top management consulting firm such as Mc... Read >
Author: Blake McNaughton03rd July 2008
As children develop their talents in school, sports and the arts, they explore new areas about themselves and the world. While children have the ability to master the demands of certain situations they encounter when developing their talents, they may str... Read >
Author: CerMike30th June 2008
The Source of Disease
Why do we get sick and develop disease?
Disease is caused by the internal poisoning of your body. Essentially your cells are tearing down faster than they are able to repair themselves. This result is the body is left in a wea... Read >
Author: Living Water25th June 2008
Are you or someone you know suffering from a food addiction?
What exactly causes someone to become addicted to food?
Is there a substance in the food that chemically addicts a person?
Why do some compulsively overeat and others drastically avoid ... Read >
Author: Vcoach13th June 2008
According to the Alzheimers Foundation, Alzheimers Dementia accounts for 60-70% of all dementia cases. What makes it a form of "dementia" is that it impairs cognition, speech, memory and movement.
What makes Alzheimers Dementia different from other fo... Read >
Author: MIKE SELVON16th April 2008
If you are an addict, chances are good that you never intended to become one. Rarely, if ever, does a person wake up in the morning and say to themselves, "Hey, it's a great day to get addicted to drugs. I think I'll start now."
You probably started d... Read >
Author: Jon Heller07th April 2008
Often times, when children return from playing, they look quite exhausted and ready for a nap. This is the most accurate description, and also quite the truth, as playing is hard work. It's exhausting to the mind and body of the child, and it plays an i... Read >
Author: Jill Smi25th March 2008
Let’s face it….kids are EXHAUSTING. And the romantic side of a relationship is often trumped by a need for sleep.
Parents don’t want to talk openly about this topic, but I can assure you that many are experiencing this problem. It’s extremely c... Read >
Author: Parenting Coach04th March 2008
Decorative crown molding has changed over the centuries. Crown molding has a rich history which dates back to the second millennium B.C. and was often found in palaces. It has evolved from the beauty of the Greek forms to the simple curves of the Roman e... Read >
Author: Pat Tomaskovic26th February 2008
Binge eating involves more than just eating a lot. With binge eating, a person feels out of control and powerless to stop eating while he or she is doing it. That's why binge eating is also called compulsive overeating.
People with a binge eating pro... Read >
Author: Peter sams19th January 2008
Many people will go through life never knowing what it's like to have a family member who is addicted to drugs or alcohol. If you're one of these people, consider yourself lucky. Given that the "war on drugs" of decades past was never declared a "missio... Read >
Author: urlreader18th January 2008
Your child has ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder). He is impulsive, hyperactive, and temperamental because he does not have the frontal lobe ability to monitor his behavior. He has low self-esteem because he is constantly being corrected by... Read >
Author: debrawendler02nd November 2007
Let’s say you are stressed, frustrated, angry, sad, lonely, tired or depressed. You want to feel better and you find yourself mindlessly reaching for food. You eat quickly, paying little attention to the type of food or how much you’re eating. At some... Read >
Author: Debi Silber, "The Mojo Coach"®05th June 2007
This is the final period, I mean article on facing off against your fears. In the previous two articles, we delved into the first five steps of our seven-step game plan in dealing with our opponents: fear, anxiety and worry. During the “1st Period”, w... Read >
Author: Randall Stewart30th May 2007
Copyright � 2007 Ed Bagley
Sometimes as parents we forget how simple and subtle the lessons in life can be.
I was reminded of this yesterday afternoon when I heard the cheering of youngsters playing a Little League baseball game in the nearby city... Read >
Author: Ed Bagley25th May 2007
Often, the “little things” add up and can have a big impact on how your teen feels. Things like forgetting her lunch, dealing with someone who is teasing her, or losing her homework may seem small to you, but they’re important to your teen. When man... Read >
Author: Arthur Buchanan25th May 2007
Hurricane Katrina has caused many people to feel overwhelmed, confused, and helpless—even children. As adults and parents, we all have a role in helping children deal with the crisis and making them feel safe.
For many people, a crisis like Hurricane... Read >
Author: Arthur Buchanan22nd February 2007
Were you an only child, or the first or last offspring who received a lot of attention from many family members? Or did you have a professional nanny to take care of you? Did you get everything you wanted whenever you wanted it? Do you believe that every... Read >
02nd February 2007
A Child’s work
Every parent wants to see their kid excel at what they do. As parents, we spend time reading to them, helping them learn the alphabet, teaching them math, and enrolling them in the very best schools possible. While all of these thing are... Read >
Author: Cameron21st January 2007
Life consistently presents us with challenges and changes and at times this can lead to us feeling stressed. Planning how to manage and cope in various life situations, and finding out which coping skills work best for you, is the key to succeeding with ... Read >
Author: Karen Hastings12th January 2007
Clinical depression can be thought of as in part a social illness.Any serious illness affects more than the sick person.If you have, for example, heart disease,then withdrawal of your self from the social world(work, family life, friends and relatives) is... Read >
Rod Cowen
05th December 2006
Interested in becoming more happy and successful? Cancer Survivors have obviously been through one of the hardest tests life can throw us and this article has some surprising information from them that you can use to move your life ahead today.
Acco... Read >
Author: Edward Smith25th November 2006
Being able to afford a home, living in a place that is too small for your family, keeping up with monthly payments, having an unexpected expense, running out of money for food, clothing, medical care, or activities: these worries affect your wallet and yo... Read >
Author: Minh Nguyen, D.D.S.23rd July 2006
Copyright 2006 INTEGRITY HEATH SOLUTIONS
Treatments for Trichotillomania are both behavioral and pharmacologic. Medications have been variably beneficial, and work in select cases, but certainly not in the majority. Research studies tend to substantiat... Read >
Author: Mary Zesiewicz03rd July 2006
Stress can be defined as the non-specific response of the body to any demands made upon it. In other words is the interaction between the coping skills of the individual and its environment. When talking about stress, the first question that comes to my m... Read >
Author: Jhalak Jerajani01st July 2006
Alzheimer's disease is a progressive disease in which the condition worsens over time. As more parts of the brain are being damaged, the symptoms of Alzheimer's disease become more severe. Patients experience frustration and grief as they struggle with ... Read >
Author: Rose Mary06th June 2006
Which teenagers are at high risk for such behaviors as drug/alcohol use, dropping out of school, pregnancy, violence, depression, or suicide? One of the difficulties
parents face is how to recognize the more subtle indicators of such behavioral proble... Read >
Author: Onlineghar Ghar11th May 2006
Welcome to
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I have been making website, hosting group, and participated in communication r... Read >
Author: Vivian So01st April 2006
When I stand before God at the end of my life, I would hope that I would not have a single bit of talent left, and could say, I used everything you gave me.
Erma Bombeck (1927-1996) US humorist
What is a Self Help tool?
For me, a self help too... Read >
Author: Michaela Scherr22nd March 2006
The magnitude of one's character may vary from the differences in the experiences of a person's life. The manner in which the degree of pain, sufferings, success, happiness and the like is what makes a person strong or weak.
If a person was rejected i... Read >
Author: Lanie Pambid13th February 2006
A feature of many traditional religions is that they will not marry people who haven't first completed a marriage preparation course of counseling. This is an old fashioned idea, but one that has a lot of merit. Marriage preparation is a sort of pre-empti... Read >
Author: Robert Kokoska14th January 2006
Quite often, when our children return from afternoon play, they look exhausted, and ready for a nap. That is the most accurate description, and quite the truth. Play is hard work. It is exhausting to the mind and body of the young person, and plays an ... Read >
Author: J. Brian Keith01st January 2006
What is an adjustment disorder?
An adjustment disorder is defined as an emotional or behavioral reaction to an identifiable stressful event or change in a person's life that is considered maladaptive or somehow not an expected healthy response to the e... Read >
Author: Arthur Buchanan02nd November 2005
Copyright 2005 Anne Wolski
Looking after your feelings and emotions is as important as taking care of your body. Most of us take care of our physical health far better than our feelings.
Stress is a normal reaction to what is happening in your life,... Read >
Author: Anne Wolski10th October 2005
Do you always feel a step behind in life? Do you wish you could find more time? Do you have trouble accomplishing all the goals and errands you have each day? Ineffective time management can be a frustrating plague that envelops your life. You feel like y... Read >
Author: Jon Bischke17th August 2005
Beating Life's Stress Through Laughter
By Tunde Odumosu
Adopting a humorous view towards situations can take the edge off everyday stresses of life. Being able to laugh stress away is the smartest way to ward off its effect. Laughter has a t... Read >
Author: olatunde odumosu
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