Person Centered Counseling Part 3 and 4
July 31, 2008
More “Person Centered Counseling” in action:
Person-Centered Therapy: Session 3
Person-Centered Therapy: Session 4
“Person Centered Counseling” Part 1 and 2
July 30, 2008
“Person Centered Counseling” in Action. Some may know it as ”client centered therapy” or even ”Carl Rogers Client Centered Therapy”. Here are some students portraying person centered counseling, these videos were part of their training and assignments. Also within this video you can see short exerts from Carl Rogers the founder of person centered counseling:
Person-Centered Therapy: Session 1
Person-Centered Therapy: Session 2
The core conditions which are paramount to Person Centered Counseling consist of: Empathy: A way of sharing another’s feelings. Congruence: The ability to be genuine and real. Un-conditional positive regard: A non- judgemental attitude. Therapists all over the world may operate within these core conditions.
Your Body will Change
July 29, 2008
Some people think Change your Body, Change your Life. When in fact Change your Mind, Change your Body and by this I mean Change your Attitude toward your Body. Changes in your body happen naturally as we get older. Sadly, the only control over Changes in your body, is either exercise or plastic surgery.
Summer time is here and some of us “dare to bare” but for some this can be the worst season of all. Lots of people are very un-happy with their body images.
When people decide to radically change their bodies, the changes are unexpected and there is an actual grieving process that takes place.
“I think that people just do not realize how much just a little change can really change the whole overall picture. So when they look in the mirror they do not look like themselves anymore and that could be very disturbing, There is a self consciousness that comes up and a sense of not being who they are,” said psychotherapist Kathy Kater who specializes in body image disorders. (Body dysmorphic.)
The American Society of Plastic Surgeons recommends asking important questions before you go under the knife:
Do I like myself?
Do I think I’m a good human being?
Am I someone deserving of love?
Do I deserve happiness?
Do I feel deep down that I’m an okay person?
People with low self-esteem find it hard to answer yes to these questions. Perhaps you are one of them. If so, maybe you might want to reconsider your decision to have plastic surgery. Work through these feelings of Low Self Esteem (LSE) then if you still feel the need for change then go ahead.
identity theft complaint
July 28, 2008
Identities stolen can happen to anyone of us.We need to protect ourselves from identity scams, by adopting an identity theft check. “LifeLock“ reports that in 2006 over 193,000 people fell victim to identity theft in the United States and every 3 seconds someones identity is stolen.
Ask periodically for a copy of your credit report. Your credit report should list all bank and financial accounts under your name, and will provide other indications of whether someone has wrongfully opened or used any accounts in your name.Keep a careful eye on your banking and financial accounts. Even though financial institutions are required to maintain copies of your checks, debit transactions, and similar transactions for five years, you should retain your monthly statements and checks for at least one year.
One of Europe’s most wanted men, ‘Radovan Karadzic’ ,a 63-year-old, who has been leading a double life as alternative therapist ‘Dragan Dabic’, The real ‘Dragan Dabic’, is a 66-year construction worker, and quite rightly complains of being besieged by the media. ’Dabic’,who bears no resemblance whatsoever to ‘Karadzic’ said “I’m being questioned by police, my life is in turmoil”. Officials were trying to figure out whether ‘Karadzic’s’ ID was a fake or an official copy of Dabic’s original ID.
‘Karadzic’ intends to represent himself when he faces charges for his part in the 1995 massacre of 8,000 Muslim men and boys at Srebrenica and the siege of Sarajevo.
‘Karadzic’, a trained psychiatrist, called himself an expert in “psycho energy” spent his time on the run writing a weekly column about meditation for an alternative health magazine. He even had a website offering treatment for diabetes, using something called “quantum energy”. and saw patients at a centre outside Belgrade, he even treated a young couple for fertility problems.
Has your identity been stolen?
How did you cope with this traumatic event?
How do you protect your self now?
Talk to me, I’m Listening………..
Are “You On a Diet”?
July 25, 2008
“You on a diet”,or searching to find the “best life diet” then raise your awareness and read this article because there are some rapid “fat smash diet” which come under the title of ”Natural Alternative therapies” which incidentally, can cause head injury, Symptoms of vomiting and dizziness can result in epileptic fits and you may receive permanent head injury symptoms.
“A British lady won more than £1,600,000 in damages this week after she claimed a detox diet caused her radical brain injuries and epilepsy. A nutritionist gave her a diet which featured drinking 4 extra pints of water daily and instructed her to reduce her salt intake. This so- called “Amazing Hydration Diet” resulted in the lady suffering a massive epileptic fit, doctors were unable to stop permanent brain damage.”
We are now recognizing the value of “Natural Alternative therapies”, as therapy alternatives: including osteopathy and acupuncture, which is used extensively throughout the medical world.
Massage is said to help to reduce blood pressure.
We are told, The Queen of England regularly uses Aromatherapy, even Prince Charles is said to use homeopathy.
Over the last few years ‘The British Government’ has decided that doctors in the UK must face annual tests to determine their competence, and reapply to renew their licences every five years.
I think that the same restrictions, codes of practice and monitoring of efficacy should be applied and adopted by Alternative and Holistic therapists, adequate insurances for professional liability, in case there is a need for cover and to protect against any kind of litigation.
In my opinion any conscientious therapist would want to adhere to this.
jessica hardy Drug identifier
July 24, 2008
Alledgedly, jessica hardy failed a routine drug test: jessica hardy was tested on three different occasions: 01/07/08 negative. 04/07/08 positive and 06/07/08 negative. The test that proved positive, showed the substance clenbuterol, which is a stimulant; Clenbuterol is a drug prescribed to sufferers of breathing disorders, as a decongestant and bronchodilator. It is also used by bodybuilders as an aid to weight loss and can help to “cut” or “rip” muscles. It is also reported, to give an increase in energy levels.
Jessica Hardy (USA) - 100m Breast
Jessica Hardy (USA) - 50m Breast - World Record
Clenbuterol belongs to a group of drugs named sympathomimetics and is widely used bronchodilator for the treatment of asthma and other breathing problems.Talking about it’s usage athletes buy clenbuterol as it is a very effective …
Did she do wrong? Make your own mind up…..
Find Out if You have Sex Mad “Symptoms addiction”
July 23, 2008
Addiction covers lots of variations: “Counseling addiction”, “therapy addiction”, women and ”men addiction”. Religion, “christian addiction”, Some people can develop ”support groups addiction” and, I can guess we all know some that have, “chat addiction”, but do you know What Sex Addiction is?
Celebrities, actors and pop stars gain some-kind of ‘kudos’ from a label like “sex addict” but when it comes to a 64 yr old married conservative member and even a ‘Lord’, it conj-ours up the wrong kind of impression.
Recently, a newspaper in England UK revealed that ‘Lord Irvine Laidlaw’ (or shall we say ‘Lord Irvine getmelaid Law’) regularly splashes out on kinky, drug-fuelled orgies with £3,000 a night prostitutes behind his wife’s back.
Lord Laidlaw, who quickly admitted the story was true and said he was seeking therapy for sex addiction, thus joined the ranks of celebrities such as Russell Brand, Michael Douglas and Ulrika Johnson who have admitted to the condition.
Just exactly what is a sex addiction?
Well contrary to popular belief, it is not, always about an insatiable appetite, or compulsive sexual thoughts and acts, but rather, about the addicts relentless chase of the object of desire and once this desire has been ‘had’, the addict is no longer interested. It can also relate to the falling in love erratically with a desired one, then falling out of love, just as quickly.
Below are some questions that you may wish to ask of your self:
1. Do you keep secrets about your sexual or romantic activities?
2. Do you lead a double life?
3. Do you need or desire to have sex in places or with people you would not normally choose to?
4. Do you find yourself searching for sexually arousing articles or scenes in newspapers, magazines or other media and not feeling satisfied with your sex life?
5. Do you find romantic or sexual fantasies affect relationships or prevent you from facing problems within them?
6. Do you frequently want to get away from a sex partner after having sex? Do you frequently feel remorse, shame or guilt after an encounter?
Some would say that this is just an excuse, or even a license to be promiscuous or unfaithful, whereas some say, it is a genuine addiction, whereby sufferers, need to develop new strategies in order to deal with sexual urges, explore their pleasure principles and alter their perception of love.
Let me know what you think? I’m interested
“Estelle Getty” Wrongly Diagnosed
July 22, 2008
As Stated before: ”Estelle Getty” passed away early this morning surrounded by her beloved family. Apparently back in 2002, ”Estelle Getty” was wrongly diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease and Alzheimer’s, when in actual fact, she suffered with ”Lewy Body Dementia”: Dementia with Lewy bodies (DLB) is a form of dementia that shares characteristics with both Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s diseases. It’s affects are hallucinations.
For those of you who may not remember “Estelle Getty”. She was a star in the hit situation comedy “Golden Girls”
Golden Girls - Henny Penny 1/3
Lewy Body Dementia and Estelle Getty
July 22, 2008
Estelle Getty died today age 84 of Lewy Body Dementia, a disease that accounts for 80% of dementia sufferers. She certainly made me laugh when she was in the Golden Girls, a wonderful comedienne who will be missed by many.
According to Lewy Body Dementia (www.lbda.org) Lewy body dementia (LBD) is a progressive brain disease and the second leading cause of degenerative dementia in the elderly. The clinical name, “dementia with Lewy bodies” (DLB), accounts for up to 20% of all dementia cases, or 800,000 patients in the US. Over 50% of Parkinson’s disease patients develop “Parkinson’s disease dementia” (PDD), which accounts for at least 750,000 patients. (PDD is also a Lewy body dementia.)
I have pulled together several videos explaining a little about the disease. Have a look and let me know what you think.
Difficulties in Diagnosing Lewy Body Dementia - pt 1
Pt 1. - From the January 2007 “Many Faces of Lewy Body Dementia” series at Coral Springs Medical Center, FL.
A presentation by Dr. Jonathan T. Stewart, M.D., Psychiatrist
Professor at University of South FL College or Medicine & Bay Pines, Tampa VA Medical Center.
Video provided by the nonprofit Lewy Body Dementia Association. www.lbda.org Please contact us for caregiving support, more information and additional resources. Thank you.
New Trends in Lewy Body Dementia - pt 1
From the January 2007 “Many Faces of Lewy Body Dementia” series at Coral Springs Medical Center, FL.
A presentation by Jay A. Van Gerpen, M.D., Neurologist
Mayo Clinic Jacksonville, FL
Video provided by the nonprofit Lewy Body Dementia Association. www.lbda.org Please contact us for caregiving support, more information and additional resources. Thank you.
Michaels Savage Comments about Autism
July 21, 2008
MichaelSavage is a nationally syndicated radical host who has made his living trying to offend as many people as possible, MichaelSavage has been reported to say… “I’ll tell you what autism is. In 99 percent of the cases, it’s a brat who hasn’t been told to cut the act out. That’s what autism is.” www michaelsavage com.
Autism sign: Autism is a brain development disorder that impairs social interaction and communication, and causes restricted and repetitive behavior, all starting before a child is three years old. This set of signs distinguishes autism from milder autism spectrum disorders (ASD) such as Asperger syndrome.
Autism Groups Poised To Protest Radio Host In NYC
(New York, NY) Autism groups and angry parents have scheduled a protest against conservative radio host Michael Savage on July 21 in NYC in response to the shock jock’s disparaging comments on children with the disorder. …
Michael Savage has Daddy issues
I suddenly come to find that all I needed to do was turn to Michael Savage for parenting tips. Silly me. I had no idea Mr. Savage was an expert on autistic children and parenting and parenting autistic children. …
Did Michael offend you?
Do you think that it is time to fire Michael Savage?
Get it off your chest. Talk to me… I’m listening.
Dawn Pugh Psychotherapist
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