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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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Articles Associated with Psychology

Esoteric anatomy
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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
When your Fears and Depression have the Best of you
What do you do when your fears and depression are stronger than what you can handle? There are times that no matter what you do, your fears have the best of you. Here is a list of techniques and suggestions on what to do when this happens.The first
Hypnosis for Stress Management
The Psychology of Optimism: Practical no Nonsense Life Skills Developing a positive outlook through the psychology of optimism is very different from seeing the world through unrealistic rose-tinted spectacles and pretending that your problems do not exist, or worse, running away from them in denial. On the contrary,
Can’t Stand the Heat? How High Temperatures Impact Your Overall Health
If the lazy dog days of summer have you down, you are not alone. Hot, humid days make it feel like the world has extra weight. Extreme heat affects our physical and mental health in ways many never consider. Let’s see how the weather impacts our lives and
Easy Ways to Give Back to Your Community
While the media tends to give attention to wealthy philanthropists, you don't have to have surplus cash to give something back to your community. In many cases, your time and empathy is far more valuable than cash donations. If you have the desire to help others, there are
Monthly Stress Self Assessment
Choose a regular time to do this, either the first or last day of the month is ideal.Score your answers:Never 0, Occasionally 1, Often 2, Almost daily 3.During the last month have you experienced these mental and emotional symptoms of stress? 1. Inability to concentrate2. Difficulty in making simple
Massage Therapists Guide to Marathon Runners
With the season changing, the days getting longer, more people are running and many will be training for the London Marathon in April. Some will have sensibly started the required training regime during the dark winter months, building up their stamina gradually and systematically. Others will have waited
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
How To Eat Yourself Thin
So you want to lose weight? The issue is not can you, for you can. The issue is how, and how effectively and easily.I agree there are probably countless quick fix programmes around that may work for a few, but how many can you trust? Bear in mind
Adult Depression and Childhood Abuse
   Over the years I’ve discovered that a significant proportion of adult clients who present with depression have a history of childhood abuse.  The abuse may have been sexual, physical and/or emotional.   At first I attributed this to the fact that I specialize in abuse and many clients
COUPLES COUNSELING
  It’s very important that couples seek therapy early on, while there is still good will between them.  Like with any wound, the longer it festers, the more difficult is the healing process. When couples enter therapy to “save” their marriage from divorce, often one spouse has already left
Develop Goals To Help Manage Your Fears
We all have to deal with fear and anxiety in our life. Our fears and anxieties can reduce our self-confidence and help prevent us from getting what we want. One of the ways to help manage your fears is to develop some goals and then focus on reaching
Revolutionary Solutions for Healthy Bodies and Minds
People today aren’t just looking to live longer. They also want quality of life. For most, that means good physical health, an active mind and the ability to do what they want. There are changes you can make now to increase your health, in both body and mind,
How to Pick the Perfect Holistic Health Practitioner for You
Your therapists, physicians, acupuncturists, massage therapists, body workers and energy workers need to be interviewed and checked out just like your roofer! I don't know about you but finding a good roofer is might-near-impossible. Psychological outcome research has shown that half of the therapists make us better and
Managing Your OCD, Panic Attacks, and Obsessive Thoughts
There are times that we encounter fearful thoughts that can be difficult to manage. For some people, the more they try to get rid of the thoughts, the stronger the thoughts become and the more difficult they become to manage. As a result, here is a brief list