World of Psychology

Archive for September, 2009

10 Ways to Lower Anxiety and Find Empowerment

Wednesday, September 30th, 2009

10 Ways to Lower Anxiety and Find Empowerment1. Knowledge is power. The more you know about how your …

Robert Wood Johnson: Rethinking Mental Health

Wednesday, September 30th, 2009

This is an interesting contest I thought I’d pass along…

For far too long, mental illness has been stigmatized and those stigmas have served as a …

Are Women Really More Selective in Dating?

Tuesday, September 29th, 2009

Are Women Really More Selective in Dating?We’ve long been told that women are more selective when …

Adding Counseling to Doctor Visits

Tuesday, September 29th, 2009

Adding Counseling to Doctor VisitsThe problem? Mental health problems occur throughout many people’s …

10 Secrets Your Therapist Won’t Tell You

Tuesday, September 29th, 2009

10 Secrets Your Therapist Won't Tell YouPsychotherapists are a unique profession in the world because they are …

1 Step to Raise Your Child’s IQ Today

Monday, September 28th, 2009

1 Step to Raise Your Child's IQ TodayWant to raise your child’s IQ by 5 points …

6 Healthy Habits That Can Make You Sick

Monday, September 28th, 2009

SunblockI dance the Macarena whenever I come across an article that argues against healthy living. I cautioned you against too …

The Debilitating Effects of TV on Children

Sunday, September 27th, 2009

The Debilitating Effects of TV on ChildrenMost of us are generally aware that television isn’t the healthiest …

Bounce: 6 Steps to Become More Resilient

Saturday, September 26th, 2009

Bounce bookResilience.

That’s what I’m after.

To be able to find my balance after hitting a pot hole. To wake up …

Friday Flashback for September 25, 2009

Friday, September 25th, 2009

It’s the first Friday in Fall, and what better way to celebrate a new season where change is in the air than to take a …

Everything Has a Neurobiological Correlate

Thursday, September 24th, 2009

Everything Has a Neurobiological CorrelateI hate to beat the drum of obviousness, but …

10 Tips to Deal with Therapy Dependency

Wednesday, September 23rd, 2009

Psychotherapy is a complicated process, fraught with its own difficulties that a person doesn’t always understand or appreciate. One of those difficulties is understanding the …

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