Monthly Archives: April 2016

Flexibility: The Key To A Healthy Personality

Posted on April 25, 2016 by JmaC

Now that we have a better understanding of what is meant by “personality,” let’s return to the original question. What is a personality disorder? Many psychologists and mental health professionals have struggled with how to define a “disordered” personality, as … Continue reading →

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What is Personality Disorder

Posted on April 25, 2016 by JmaC

In psychological parlance, “personality” refers to a person’s unique and enduring pattern of thinking, feeling, and behaving.  When viewed in this manner it becomes evident that “personality” encompasses nearly every aspect of human experience.  Subsequently, our personalities have the potential … Continue reading →

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What is Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction?

Posted on April 24, 2016 by JmaC

Dr. Jon Kabat-Zinn developed the Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) program at the University of Massachusetts Medical Center. Since its inception, MBSR has evolved into a common form of complementary medicine addressing a variety of health problems. The National Institutes … Continue reading →

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The Goal of Therapy

Posted on April 24, 2016 by JmaC

Question: After much self work and therapy it is apparent that I suffered some type of traumatic abuse while a young child. My therapist and I have tried regression hypnosis and I just won’t reveal those memories. All I do … Continue reading →

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Psychology of Anger

Posted on April 24, 2016 by JmaC

Anger, Thoughts, Anger: A Substitute Emotion Defining Anger Benefits and Costs of Anger: Social, Emotional, and Health Introduction Anger is a natural and mostly automatic response to pain of one form or another (physical or emotional). Anger can occur when … Continue reading →

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