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What is Psychology?

Psychology is an academic and applied discipline involving the scientific study of mental processes and behavior. Psychology also refers to the application of such knowledge to various spheres of human activity, including problems of individuals' daily lives and the treatment of mental illness.

Psychology differs from the other social sciences — anthropology, economics, political science, and sociology — in seeking to explain the mental processes and behavior of individuals. Read More
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Colour Reading Cards
COLOUR READING CARDS PACKA limited Edition boxed pack of Colour Reading Cards and helpful booklet allows you to give Colour Readings, Chakra Readings or Colour Psychology readings  that reflect a person's life at all levels. Use them to diagnose areas of a person's  system and life that are
Jin Shin Do®:Bodymind Acupressure® books
JIN SHIN DO®:BODYMIND ACUPRESSURE® BOOKS AND BOOKLETSThe Joy of Feeling: Bodymind Acupressure by Iona Marsaa Teeguarden (364 page book, 1987, 2003; JSDF) $34.00The same classic book about the bodymind connection, with a beautiful NEW COVER (painting of the "5 Lands" on p. 64). Replete with case stories. Integrates
Psychotherapy and Consulting
PSYCHOTHERAPY SERVICES OFFERED: Adults, Adolescents, Children IndividualsCouplesFamiliesBrief to Long-term TherapyExpert Witness ConsultationCritical Incident Stress DebriefingCONSULTING SERVICES OFFERED: Corporate & Organizational ConsultingExecutive CoachingSPECIALIZATIONS:DepressionAnxietyStressRelationshipsSelf-Esteem, Insecurity, EmpowermentLife TransitionsAddictions Substances (alcohol, pot, marijuana, cocaine, party drugs, etc.)Behaviors Sex addictions Compulsive sexOnline pornComputer addictions - all kindsGamblingSpending, shoppingFood, EatingTrauma/PTSD Victims of Violent CrimeRapeDomestic ViolenceAdults
6 Signs of a Manipulative Relationship
  At my most recent check up, a pretty nurse prepared me for the visit. Her fine face was decorated by a dark circle encompassing her eye – almost surely caused by the viscous hand of her “loved one”.  She was obviously deep in her ruins but was valiantly
How to Overcome a Fearful and Scary Situation
All most everybody worries about what will happen when they face a stressful and scary situation. The prospect of not knowing what to do can be frightening. As a result, here is a list of techniques and suggestions on how to manage the fear of an upcoming situation.The
Indian Head Massage - Don't understimate it!
Indian Head Massage is becoming an increasingly popular therapy which has to be experienced in order to be appreciated!  When I was first introduced to this technique, I totally underestimated its power and value.  It turned out to be one of the most popular therapies I have ever
Saying "YES" to Less Stress - Part 3
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4 Degrees to Help You Channel Your Love of Athletics into a Career
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How to Pick the Perfect Holistic Health Practitioner for You
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Adult Depression and Childhood Abuse
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How is Suboxone Treatment Different than Drug Abuse?
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Headaches Raising Your Anger Level? 4 Ways to Make Your Home Easier to Live in
If your home environment is giving you headaches that are putting you in a foul mood much of the time, you can take measures to create a better living space. Whether your headaches are resulting from environmental factors such as allergens or disorderly spaces inside your home, resolving
When Someone you know Struggles with Fear and Anxiety
What do you do when someone you know has to deal with persistent fears, anxieties, or even depression? Well the first thing you need to do is to get the person to seek the services of a professional who can lead them in the right direction and give
EmoTrance Helps Coping With Loss
EmoTrance easing the pain of loss ...One of my past clients emailed me to say her husband had died last week after a rapid decline in health from cancer which had metastasised. She had just returned from the cremation when she emailed me, still in shock and now
Panic Attacks
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REBUILDING TRUST – PART II
  Satisfying relationships are built on a foundation of safety and trust that you won’t be hurt physically or emotionally. Whether you trust too little or too much is influenced by your past, but once trust is broken, your sense of safety is in jeopardy. You feel insecure and
Facing the Fear and Anxiety of the Unknown
All most everybody worries about what will happen in the future. The prospect of not knowing if something good or bad will happen to you in the near future can produce a lot of fear and anxiety. As a result, here is a list of techniques and suggestions