Articles related to "Psychotherapy"
Psychobabble: Types of Psychotherapy
Just as there are different types of therapists, there are also different theories of psychotherapy. A theory, in psychotherapy, is a little like looking through a camera with several different lenses.
psychotherapy • psychodynamic • psychoanalysis • cognitive • behavioral
Just as there are different types of therapists, there are also different theories of psychotherapy. A theory, in psychotherapy, is a little like looking through a camera with several different lenses.
psychotherapy • psychodynamic • psychoanalysis • cognitive • behavioral
Personality Psychotherapy
Most therapists now adhere to three modern methods: Brief Therapies, the Common Factors approach, and Eclectic techniques.
narcissism • personality • narcissistic • narcissistic personality disorder • npd
Most therapists now adhere to three modern methods: Brief Therapies, the Common Factors approach, and Eclectic techniques.
narcissism • personality • narcissistic • narcissistic personality disorder • npd
Huntington's Behavioral Issues
Cognitive/ Emotional problems in Huntington's disease patients can cause behavioral issues for caretakers. Some techniques can help the situation.
huntington's disease • hd • behavioral problems • dementia • aggression
Cognitive/ Emotional problems in Huntington's disease patients can cause behavioral issues for caretakers. Some techniques can help the situation.
huntington's disease • hd • behavioral problems • dementia • aggression
Mind Mentor: an AI Robot Shrink
Mind Mentor mimics interaction between a therapist and a patient, but charges money to do so. Try the Turing Simulation Joseph Weizenbaum originally developed instead.
mind mentor robot shrink • mind mentor • artificial intelligence • eliza program • psychotherapy
Mind Mentor mimics interaction between a therapist and a patient, but charges money to do so. Try the Turing Simulation Joseph Weizenbaum originally developed instead.
mind mentor robot shrink • mind mentor • artificial intelligence • eliza program • psychotherapy
Living with Interstitial Cystitis
Dealing with the mental and emotional effects of a chronic disorder.
mental • emotional • bladder • disease • disorder
Dealing with the mental and emotional effects of a chronic disorder.
mental • emotional • bladder • disease • disorder
Psychiatrists, Psychologists and Social Workers (Oh My!)
When looking for a therapist, you want to know what certification or licensing that therapist has. Are they are a psychiatrist, psychologist, or a social worker? And what, exactly, does that mean?
psychiatrist • psychologist • social worker • couselor • psychotherapy
When looking for a therapist, you want to know what certification or licensing that therapist has. Are they are a psychiatrist, psychologist, or a social worker? And what, exactly, does that mean?
psychiatrist • psychologist • social worker • couselor • psychotherapy
The Client-Therapist Relationship
This is a two-part article in which I discuss some of my thoughts from a therapist point of view, and then continue with more emphasis on the therapist-client relationship.
therapist • therapy • client-therapist relationship • counseling • psychotherapy
This is a two-part article in which I discuss some of my thoughts from a therapist point of view, and then continue with more emphasis on the therapist-client relationship.
therapist • therapy • client-therapist relationship • counseling • psychotherapy
Why A Therapist?
I have been in practice now for almost fifteen years, and in that time, one of the questions which has nagged me the longest is why people need a psychologist.
therapy • therapist • psychology • psychotherapy • counseling
I have been in practice now for almost fifteen years, and in that time, one of the questions which has nagged me the longest is why people need a psychologist.
therapy • therapist • psychology • psychotherapy • counseling
Dealing With Depression
Depression is a treatable mood disorder. Antidepressants, psychotherapy, & herbal remedies may prevent a relapse, but dealing with depression varies from person to person
dealing with depression • treatments for depression • antidepressants • double depression • medication for depression
Depression is a treatable mood disorder. Antidepressants, psychotherapy, & herbal remedies may prevent a relapse, but dealing with depression varies from person to person
dealing with depression • treatments for depression • antidepressants • double depression • medication for depression
Three Bizarre Psychological Cases
Sometimes psychological disorders go beyond depression or denial to bizarre, uncontrollable mental conditions. The Rat Man, Wolf Man, & Anna O. are Freud's famous cases.
bizarre psychological cases • sigmund freud • psychotherapy treatment • psychological disorders • freud's famous cases
Sometimes psychological disorders go beyond depression or denial to bizarre, uncontrollable mental conditions. The Rat Man, Wolf Man, & Anna O. are Freud's famous cases.
bizarre psychological cases • sigmund freud • psychotherapy treatment • psychological disorders • freud's famous cases
ADD causes still unknown
Researchers continue to look for causes of ADD-AD/HD, a disorder that affects at least 14 million Americans. Adults -- especially women -- often go undiagnosed and untreated. What are the symptoms, and what can be done to help?
add • ad/hd • attention deficit disorder • attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder • american medical association
Researchers continue to look for causes of ADD-AD/HD, a disorder that affects at least 14 million Americans. Adults -- especially women -- often go undiagnosed and untreated. What are the symptoms, and what can be done to help?
add • ad/hd • attention deficit disorder • attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder • american medical association
No Ordinary Journey
Commentary about David Bryen's new book, The Man Loves the Wine She Serves Through Her Body.
commentary • poetry • review • new books • summertime reading
Commentary about David Bryen's new book, The Man Loves the Wine She Serves Through Her Body.
commentary • poetry • review • new books • summertime reading
New Research on Depression
Did you know that nature & nurture combine to increase the risk of depression? Here's the new research on this mood disorder, plus new information about antidepressants.
new research on depression • common cold of mental health • antidepressant treatments • mood disorders • causes of depression in women
Did you know that nature & nurture combine to increase the risk of depression? Here's the new research on this mood disorder, plus new information about antidepressants.
new research on depression • common cold of mental health • antidepressant treatments • mood disorders • causes of depression in women
Treatment of Anorexia Nervosa, Part I
Established treatments for the illness, including therapy and medications.
anorexia • therapy • medications • family • treatment
Established treatments for the illness, including therapy and medications.
anorexia • therapy • medications • family • treatment
Avoidant Personality
People suffering from the Avoidant Personality Disorder feel inadequate, unworthy, inferior, and lacking in self-confidence.
schizoid • avoidant • asperger's syndrome • shy • social phobia
People suffering from the Avoidant Personality Disorder feel inadequate, unworthy, inferior, and lacking in self-confidence.
schizoid • avoidant • asperger's syndrome • shy • social phobia
Axes of Disorders
The DSM uses five axes to analyze, classify, and describe these data. The patient (or subject) presents himself to a mental health diagnostician, is evaluated, tests are
narcissism • personality • narcissistic • narcissistic personality disorder • npd
The DSM uses five axes to analyze, classify, and describe these data. The patient (or subject) presents himself to a mental health diagnostician, is evaluated, tests are
narcissism • personality • narcissistic • narcissistic personality disorder • npd
Borderline Personality
The main dynamic in the Borderline Personality Disorder is abandonment anxiety.
narcissism • personality • narcissistic • narcissistic personality disorder • npd
The main dynamic in the Borderline Personality Disorder is abandonment anxiety.
narcissism • personality • narcissistic • narcissistic personality disorder • npd
Cluster B Disorders
Cluster B (the Dramatic, Emotional, or Erratic Cluster) is comprised of the Antisocial, Borderline, Histrionic, and Narcissistic Personality Disorders.
narcissism • personality • narcissistic • narcissistic personality disorder • npd
Cluster B (the Dramatic, Emotional, or Erratic Cluster) is comprised of the Antisocial, Borderline, Histrionic, and Narcissistic Personality Disorders.
narcissism • personality • narcissistic • narcissistic personality disorder • npd
Codependence
There is great confusion regarding the terms co-dependent, counter-dependent, and dependent.
codependence • codependent • counterdependent • counterdependence • narcissism
There is great confusion regarding the terms co-dependent, counter-dependent, and dependent.
codependence • codependent • counterdependent • counterdependence • narcissism
Common PD Features
Most personality disorders share a set of symptoms (as reported by the patient) and signs (as observed by the mental health practitioner).
narcissism • personality • narcissistic • narcissistic personality disorder • npd
Most personality disorders share a set of symptoms (as reported by the patient) and signs (as observed by the mental health practitioner).
narcissism • personality • narcissistic • narcissistic personality disorder • npd
Compulsive Personality
Obsessive-Compulsives are constantly drawing up and dreaming up lists, rules, orders, rituals, and organizational schemes.
compulsive • obsessive • narcissism • personality • narcissistic
Obsessive-Compulsives are constantly drawing up and dreaming up lists, rules, orders, rituals, and organizational schemes.
compulsive • obsessive • narcissism • personality • narcissistic
Dependent Personality
Dependents never disagree with meaningful others or criticizes them. They are afraid to lose their support and emotional nurturance.
codependence • codependent • counterdependent • counterdependence • narcissism
Dependents never disagree with meaningful others or criticizes them. They are afraid to lose their support and emotional nurturance.
codependence • codependent • counterdependent • counterdependence • narcissism
Depressive Personality
The Depressive has pervasive and continuous depressive cognitions (thoughts) and behaviors.
narcissism • personality • narcissistic • narcissistic personality disorder • npd
The Depressive has pervasive and continuous depressive cognitions (thoughts) and behaviors.
narcissism • personality • narcissistic • narcissistic personality disorder • npd
Histrionic PD
Most patients with the Histrionic Personality Disorder are women. This immediately raises the question: Is this a real mental health disorder or a culture-bound syndrome
narcissism • personality • narcissistic • narcissistic personality disorder • npd
Most patients with the Histrionic Personality Disorder are women. This immediately raises the question: Is this a real mental health disorder or a culture-bound syndrome
narcissism • personality • narcissistic • narcissistic personality disorder • npd
Letting Go of Old Relationships
Sigmund Freud developed the theory of transference in psychotherapy. New research shows that transference doesn't just occur in counseling - it's a common phenomenon.
transference in psychotherapy • abusive relationships • letting go of old relationships • sigmund freud • counseling
Sigmund Freud developed the theory of transference in psychotherapy. New research shows that transference doesn't just occur in counseling - it's a common phenomenon.
transference in psychotherapy • abusive relationships • letting go of old relationships • sigmund freud • counseling
Masochistic Personality
The masochist has been taught from an early age to hate herself and consider herself unworthy of love and worthless as a person.
narcissism • personality • narcissistic • narcissistic personality disorder • npd
The masochist has been taught from an early age to hate herself and consider herself unworthy of love and worthless as a person.
narcissism • personality • narcissistic • narcissistic personality disorder • npd
Narcissist vs. Psychopath
We all heard the terms "psychopath" or "sociopath". It is hard to distinguish narcissists from psychopaths.
narcissism • personality • narcissistic • narcissistic personality disorder • npd
We all heard the terms "psychopath" or "sociopath". It is hard to distinguish narcissists from psychopaths.
narcissism • personality • narcissistic • narcissistic personality disorder • npd
Negativistic Personality
Some people are perennial pessimists and have "negative energy" and negativistic attitudes.
passive-aggressive • negativistic • narcissism • personality • narcissistic
Some people are perennial pessimists and have "negative energy" and negativistic attitudes.
passive-aggressive • negativistic • narcissism • personality • narcissistic
NOS Personality
The NOS diagnosis is a laundry list of all personality-related dysfunctions, signs, symptoms, and complaints that do not fit a specific personality disorder.
compulsive • obsessive • narcissism • personality • narcissistic
The NOS diagnosis is a laundry list of all personality-related dysfunctions, signs, symptoms, and complaints that do not fit a specific personality disorder.
compulsive • obsessive • narcissism • personality • narcissistic
Npd - Prevalence, Comorbidity
According to the DSM IV-TR, Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD) is diagnosed in between 2% and 16% of the population in clinical settings (between 0.5-1% of the gener
narcissism • personality • narcissistic • narcissistic personality disorder • npd
According to the DSM IV-TR, Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD) is diagnosed in between 2% and 16% of the population in clinical settings (between 0.5-1% of the gener
narcissism • personality • narcissistic • narcissistic personality disorder • npd
NPD Clinical Features
Perhaps the most immediately evident trait of patients with Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD) is their vulnerability to criticism and disagreement.
narcissism • personality • narcissistic • narcissistic personality disorder • npd
Perhaps the most immediately evident trait of patients with Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD) is their vulnerability to criticism and disagreement.
narcissism • personality • narcissistic • narcissistic personality disorder • npd
Npd Diagnostic Criteria
The Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD) is not a new psychological construct. In previous centuries it was called "egotism" or "megalomania". It is an extreme form of
narcissism • personality • narcissistic • narcissistic personality disorder • npd
The Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD) is not a new psychological construct. In previous centuries it was called "egotism" or "megalomania". It is an extreme form of
narcissism • personality • narcissistic • narcissistic personality disorder • npd
Paranoid Personality
The paranoid's world is hostile, arbitrary, malicious, and unpredictable.
narcissism • personality • narcissistic • narcissistic personality disorder • npd
The paranoid's world is hostile, arbitrary, malicious, and unpredictable.
narcissism • personality • narcissistic • narcissistic personality disorder • npd
Sadistic Personality
The Sadistic Personality disorder is characterized by a pattern of gratuitous cruelty, aggression, and demeaning behaviors.
narcissism • personality • narcissistic • narcissistic personality disorder • npd
The Sadistic Personality disorder is characterized by a pattern of gratuitous cruelty, aggression, and demeaning behaviors.
narcissism • personality • narcissistic • narcissistic personality disorder • npd
Schizoid Personality
Schizoids enjoy nothing and seemingly never experience pleasure.
schizoid • avoidant • asperger's syndrome • shy • social phobia
Schizoids enjoy nothing and seemingly never experience pleasure.
schizoid • avoidant • asperger's syndrome • shy • social phobia
Schizotypal Personality
Do you believe in UFOs and alien abductions? You may be suffering from the Schizotypal Personality Disorder.
schizotypal • narcissism • personality • narcissistic • narcissistic personality disorder
Do you believe in UFOs and alien abductions? You may be suffering from the Schizotypal Personality Disorder.
schizotypal • narcissism • personality • narcissistic • narcissistic personality disorder
The Psychopath Antisocial
The psychopath has antisocial traits coupled with and enhanced by callousness, ruthlessness, extreme lack of empathy, deficient impulse control, deceitfulness,
narcissism • personality • narcissistic • narcissistic personality disorder • npd
The psychopath has antisocial traits coupled with and enhanced by callousness, ruthlessness, extreme lack of empathy, deficient impulse control, deceitfulness,
narcissism • personality • narcissistic • narcissistic personality disorder • npd
What is Personality?
Our personality is who we truly are, that which makes us unique, our vertiable charcater, traits, qualities, and shortcomings.
narcissism • personality • narcissistic • narcissistic personality disorder • npd
Our personality is who we truly are, that which makes us unique, our vertiable charcater, traits, qualities, and shortcomings.
narcissism • personality • narcissistic • narcissistic personality disorder • npd
Avoiding the Abuser - I. The Submissive Posture
Abusers react to the slightest provocation - real or imagined - with disproportionate wrath and, often, violence. It is important, therefore, never to openly and repeatedly disagree with your abuser or contradict him. If you do - your abuser is bound to walk away, but only after he has vilified and harmed you in every way he can.
narcissism • narcissistic personality disorder • psychopathology • therapy • relationships
Abusers react to the slightest provocation - real or imagined - with disproportionate wrath and, often, violence. It is important, therefore, never to openly and repeatedly disagree with your abuser or contradict him. If you do - your abuser is bound to walk away, but only after he has vilified and harmed you in every way he can.
narcissism • narcissistic personality disorder • psychopathology • therapy • relationships
Avoiding the Abuser - II. The Conflictive Posture
Contrary to its name, the conflictive posture is actually about avoiding conflict by minimizing contact and insisting on boundaries. It is about refusal to accept abusive behavior by demanding reasonably predictable and rational actions and reactions. It is about respect for you and for your predilections, preferences, emotions, needs, and priorities.
narcissism • narcissistic personality disorder • psychopathology • therapy • relationships
Contrary to its name, the conflictive posture is actually about avoiding conflict by minimizing contact and insisting on boundaries. It is about refusal to accept abusive behavior by demanding reasonably predictable and rational actions and reactions. It is about respect for you and for your predilections, preferences, emotions, needs, and priorities.
narcissism • narcissistic personality disorder • psychopathology • therapy • relationships
Condoning Abuse
Abuse is bound to be found in patriarchal, narcissistic, or misogynistic collectives. Many societies exhibit cross sections of these three traits. Thus, most patriarchal groups are also misogynistic, either overtly and ideologically so - or covertly and in denial.
narcissism • narcissistic personality disorder • psychopathology • therapy • relationships
Abuse is bound to be found in patriarchal, narcissistic, or misogynistic collectives. Many societies exhibit cross sections of these three traits. Thus, most patriarchal groups are also misogynistic, either overtly and ideologically so - or covertly and in denial.
narcissism • narcissistic personality disorder • psychopathology • therapy • relationships
Coping with Your Abuser
Sometimes it looks hopeless. Abusers are ruthless, immoral, sadistic, calculated, cunning, persuasive, deceitful - in short, they appear to be invincible. They easily sway the system in their favor. Here is a list of escalating countermeasures. They represent the distilled experience of thousands of victims of abuse. They may help you cope with abuse and overcome it.
narcissism • narcissistic personality disorder • psychopathology • therapy • relationships
Sometimes it looks hopeless. Abusers are ruthless, immoral, sadistic, calculated, cunning, persuasive, deceitful - in short, they appear to be invincible. They easily sway the system in their favor. Here is a list of escalating countermeasures. They represent the distilled experience of thousands of victims of abuse. They may help you cope with abuse and overcome it.
narcissism • narcissistic personality disorder • psychopathology • therapy • relationships
Major Depression - Part Two
Major Mental Depression Part 2...coping with depression, treatment, medication and outlook
depression • coping • treatment • outlook • medication
Major Mental Depression Part 2...coping with depression, treatment, medication and outlook
depression • coping • treatment • outlook • medication
MANIA - part 2
Mania in Bipolar Affective Disorder, it's treatment, preventing, coping with and recovering from.
mania • bipolar disorder • prevention • treatment • ameliorating
Mania in Bipolar Affective Disorder, it's treatment, preventing, coping with and recovering from.
mania • bipolar disorder • prevention • treatment • ameliorating
Not Your Father's Theatre
Review of a resource site devoted to sites, organizations, and techniques that differ from traditional theatre.
non-traditional theatre theater psychodrama sociod
Review of a resource site devoted to sites, organizations, and techniques that differ from traditional theatre.
non-traditional theatre theater psychodrama sociod
Reconditioning the Abuser
Can abusers be "reconditioned"? Can they be "educated" or "persuaded" not to abuse?
narcissism • narcissistic personality disorder • psychopathology • therapy • relationships
Can abusers be "reconditioned"? Can they be "educated" or "persuaded" not to abuse?
narcissism • narcissistic personality disorder • psychopathology • therapy • relationships
The Abuser in Denial
Abusers regularly deny the abuse ever took place - or rationalize their abusive behaviors. Denial is an integral part of the abuser's ability to "look at himself/herself in the mirror".
narcissism • narcissistic personality disorder • psychopathology • therapy • relationships
Abusers regularly deny the abuse ever took place - or rationalize their abusive behaviors. Denial is an integral part of the abuser's ability to "look at himself/herself in the mirror".
narcissism • narcissistic personality disorder • psychopathology • therapy • relationships
The Anomaly of Abuse
Is abuse anomalous - or an inevitable part of human nature? If the former - is it the outcome of flawed genetics, nurture (environment and upbringing) - or both? Can it be "cured" - or merely modified, regulated, and accommodated? There are three groups of theories - three schools - regarding abusers and their conduct.
narcissism • narcissistic personality disorder • psychopathology • therapy • relationships
Is abuse anomalous - or an inevitable part of human nature? If the former - is it the outcome of flawed genetics, nurture (environment and upbringing) - or both? Can it be "cured" - or merely modified, regulated, and accommodated? There are three groups of theories - three schools - regarding abusers and their conduct.
narcissism • narcissistic personality disorder • psychopathology • therapy • relationships
The Guilt of the Abused
Therapists, marriage counselors, mediators, court-appointed guardians, police officers, and judges are human. Some of them are social reactionaries, others are narcissists, and a few are themselves spouse abusers. Many things work against the victim facing the justice system and the psychological profession.
narcissism • narcissistic personality disorder • psychopathology • therapy • relationships
Therapists, marriage counselors, mediators, court-appointed guardians, police officers, and judges are human. Some of them are social reactionaries, others are narcissists, and a few are themselves spouse abusers. Many things work against the victim facing the justice system and the psychological profession.
narcissism • narcissistic personality disorder • psychopathology • therapy • relationships
Treating OCD with Antidepressants
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) can be treated effectively with antidepressants for many patients.
treating ocd • ssris for ocd • medication & side effects ocd • antidepressant for obsessive compulsive thoughts • why are ssris effective in treating ocd
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) can be treated effectively with antidepressants for many patients.
treating ocd • ssris for ocd • medication & side effects ocd • antidepressant for obsessive compulsive thoughts • why are ssris effective in treating ocd
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