Psychology Articles

Psychology | By Edward Wilson @ Tuesday, 19th June 2007 @ 9:33 AM

As a family member becomes increasingly alcohol dependent, most families find themselves wishing they knew what to do. Initially we all tend to look the other way and hope that we're wrong, but eventually most of us will start getting angry as the side effects begin to spill over into our lives. Then we're also, probably, going to feel guilty about being angry. It is, after all, a disease, isn't it? How can we be mad at someone who is ill? Lewis Thomas, M. D., essayist... more...

Psychology | By marie mastria @ Saturday, 9th June 2007 @ 6:53 AM

Coaching has become hot. The field of coaching welcomes those from other professions to share their information and experience with others. If you are interested in a coaching career, there are many quality training programs, and the International Coach Federation (ICF) is the premier association for professional coaches, offering certifications for individuals and training programs. To be successful, however, takes more than developing the skills needed to coach. Some years ag... more...

Psychology | By Edward Wilson @ Thursday, 7th June 2007 @ 1:28 AM

It is common for people who have completed alcohol rehab, and remained sober for a year or two, to begin to wonder why they are continuing to attend various groups and meetings. It's a good question. While some people may need, or prefer, to continue their participation, others can safely occupy themselves with other activities. The question is, which are you? The answer is easy, though the change process may not be. Generally, those who can Kick the 12 Step Habit are those who have... more...

Psychology | By Chris James @ Monday, 21st May 2007 @ 11:47 PM

Stress and the effects of stress are all part of modern life, however sometimes we confuse being busy with being stressed. Sometimes there isn't enough time in the day to complete the routine tasks of life and we have to prioritize what we do in both work and our domestic lives. When we perform minor tasks at the expense of the more important ones we get an increasing sense of urgency and inability to do them. Our mind tells us that we have done the wrong things. Stress however is not cause... more...

Psychology | By Jimmy Cox @ Monday, 21st May 2007 @ 10:20 PM

Decoding handwriting can be used for all sorts of purposes. It's used for finding criminals, explaining a person's emotional state or personality. Some even say it can be used to determine if a person is homosexual. A very famous woman medical doctor, with years of teaching in a famous medical college has this to say about sex when she was asked this question: "Why is it that there can never be a discussion of sex with an impersonal slant?" Her comment which follows is t... more...

Psychology | By Jimmy Cox @ Monday, 21st May 2007 @ 10:19 PM

Graphoanalysis has given me one reward that cannot be measured in dollars and cents, or for that matter, in any other way I can describe. It has given me the ability to know people. All kinds of people. There have been famous religious leaders like Stephen S. Wise, the great Jewish Rabbi, and Hal Wallis, the famous motion picture producer. Great artists, some of the world's great poets, and singers, motion picture stars, and some that society describes as "rats". There has been a lo... more...

Psychology | By Laurie Weiss @ Monday, 14th May 2007 @ 12:32 AM

"Defiant Child?" trumpets the half-page ad in my weekend newspaper'vs magazine section, offering help to change your kid's attitude and take back control of your family. I had a defiant child once. I overheard her having a telephone conversation with her best friend. It went something like this: "When they say 'no', you should say 'why not?' When they tell you, you should say, 'that's not a good reason.'" Many parents be... more...

Psychology | By Chris James @ Wednesday, 9th May 2007 @ 10:10 AM

Fear is like a self-replicating computer virus. It needs only to start for it to develop a momentum of its own. It is difficult for anyone suffering from a fear to examine it objectively because the very process of examining it will change it, and in all probability change it for the worse. Our fears control many of our conscious and unconscious thoughts and a fear will gather information to support itself, while at the same time prevent us from collecting information to dislodge or deny it. ... more...

Psychology | By David Wells @ Thursday, 12th April 2007 @ 12:49 AM

The subject of covert hypnosis is one of great controversy and disagreement. Many would argue that one cannot be hypnotized without knowledge or consent. In fact, most types of hypnosis do require the agreement of the person being hypnotized. The idea of a hypnotherapy session conducted covertly is absurd. But, with the proper knowledge and a little practice, you can wield a powerful influence over others using the principles of covert hypnosis. Hypnosis is nothing more than a state of a... more...

Psychology | By Angela Abbette @ Friday, 6th April 2007 @ 3:06 PM

Psychologists recognize three major stages that families go through when they divorce, with each stage having its pitfalls and opportunities. "Opportunities" may seem like an odd choice of word considering the emotional pain that divorce inevitably brings, yet from a purely developmental point of view, any challenge in life can spur emotional growth. The three stages include the Crisis Stage, lasting up to three months; the Reorganization Stage, which lasts up to two years after t... more...

Psychology | By Chris Chew @ Thursday, 5th April 2007 @ 10:35 AM

Is your financial situation in dire straits? You have always wanted to be rich and wealthy but you aren't?Do you want to know what keeps you from attracting money and wealth? Well, the answer to that last question may surprise you. The obstacle that is blocking you from wealth is most likely you yourself. Before you say, oh no, another one of those mumbo jumbo hocus pocus article, let me explain. How many times have you said to yourself "I wish I will be rich" or "... more...

Psychology | By Abhishek Lodha @ Monday, 2nd April 2007 @ 10:31 AM

The pious intelligence of human beings interrupts, only when our will power remains suspended, or unaffected to external states. It has been proved that women dream more often and vividly than men, because their dream composition is less influenced and allied to external movements. A nightmare suggests to a dreamer, health and diet needs attention, relaxing is necessary, to sleep in a well ventilated room in a relaxed posture. Human dreams are basically of 3 types viz. spiritual subjectiv... more...

Psychology | By Abhishek Lodha @ Wednesday, 28th March 2007 @ 3:27 PM

Very few people are blessed with the art of discovering accurately all truths about him without any professional or superficial help. And this can be done by analyzing his handwriting. Moreover, it has also been proved that handwriting is full of health clues which clearly reveal the disorders of the heart, of the nerves, of the joints and of the glandular systems. It also reveals Epilepsy among other things. Zones Three zones or portions of space above and below the writing lines are... more...

Psychology | By Kathryn Seifert @ Tuesday, 30th January 2007 @ 4:42 PM

In 2006 the news contained 22 incidents of school violence and reports show that violence in some major US cities was higher last year than it has been in decades. Violence among females and pre-teens is also rising, and the US has a greater violence rate than any other Western Nation. As a country, we need to act now to stop this epidemic. Most Americans put their faith in the penal system. We think that by investing money in jails and rehabilitation centers, we will be able to cut down... more...

Psychology | By Saleem Rana @ Saturday, 30th December 2006 @ 9:22 PM

Awareness can be seen as a methodology, a plan for personal and professional achievement. It is a way to manage change. Awareness arises when doing requires learning. In sports, for example. As you play your sport, you are not only acting it but learning about how to act. The more fluid your actions, the more well-rehearsed your form, the better you will play it. The absence of awareness is an ungraceful dance between experiencing yourself as both a subject and an object. T... more...

Psychology | By Saleem Rana @ Thursday, 28th December 2006 @ 7:53 PM

The most fascinating theme in any movie is the transformation of the main character, who evolves from a lower state of awareness to a higher one. Although this theme is repeated with minor variations in one movie after another, people do not tire of it because it represents their own story. The meaning of life may itself be entirely about personal growth. Enlightenment is the final vision, where you see everything in a whole new light, with the universe and your neighbors as part of a m... more...

Psychology | By Saleem Rana @ Thursday, 21st December 2006 @ 6:00 PM

The problem of creating problems is a systematic one. The entire system of thinking itself is flawed because it is based on a need to find and resolve problems. This is not an original idea. David Bohm, an American quantum physicist, had expanded on it fully. David Bohm, in his book Thought as a System, defined the problem with thinking itself. "So one begins to wonder what is going to happen to the human race. Technology keeps on advancing with greater and greater powe... more...

Psychology | By Saleem Rana @ Thursday, 21st December 2006 @ 5:44 PM

Life has a way of working itself out. In the process of living your life, things have a way of resolving themselves. Another way of saying this is "ask and receive." Of course, to the logical, sequential-processing, fact-based mind, this makes no sense at all. It sounds like airy-fairy nonsense, mere wishful thinking. How does it happen? Is it divine intervention, the presence of angels, or the subconscious mind suddenly paying attention? I really don't k... more...

Psychology | By Mike Shery @ Wednesday, 13th December 2006 @ 5:06 PM

Finding a good marriage counselor who really cares about you and your marriage problems can be tough. When you experience constant bickering and arguments your self-esteem may be at its lowest point. You may feel afraid of a possible divorce, feel terrified and you may even worry about the welfare of your kids. When you find yourself suffering from a troubled marriage, reaching out to a counselor may be one of the best things you can do. The type of counselor I am speaking of is a licen... more...

Psychology | By Saleem Rana @ Wednesday, 13th December 2006 @ 12:29 PM

Alchemy is changing the lead in your life into gold. Here is a complete blueprint on how to use focus to turn lead into gold. Your focus stimulates you in many ways. It connects with your thoughts, feelings, and actions. It influences your ingenuity and your energy levels. And it sets the law of attraction to move in a particular direction to bring you more of what you focus on. The way to get full value out of focus is to improve your skills at it. First, decide... more...