Monthly Archives: January 2017

A Guide to Overcoming Phobias: Treating

Posted on January 4, 2017 by JmaC

Treatments for Phobias and Panic There are many different approaches to treating phobias and the resulting panic that follows and some will be more effective than others depending on the individual. If you are suffering from a phobia then you … Continue reading →

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A Guide to Overcoming Phobias: The Symptoms

Posted on January 4, 2017 by JmaC

Physical Symptoms Symptoms that appear physiological often develop out of the unexplored anxieties and can range from stomach ulcers, migraines, irritable bowel syndrome, rashes, to stuttering, blushing, warts, impaired memory, palpitations – the list is endless.   If a persona … Continue reading →

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A Guide to Overcoming Phobias

Posted on January 4, 2017 by JmaC

Experienced hypnotherapist Faith Waude DHP has treated thousands of people for issues such as fears and phobias. Writing exclusively for Psychologist World, Faith takes us through the psychological techniques you can employ to self-help yourself to overcome those fears forever… … Continue reading →

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Personality Type Test Link

Posted on January 4, 2017 by JmaC

Psychoanalyst Sigmund Freud theorised that our personality development is based on childhood events and labelled personality types such as analy retentive and oral. Discover your Freudian personality type with this test. PermalinkPrint  |   Psychoanalyst Sigmund Freud theorised that our personality development … Continue reading →

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Treating Anxiety Disorders The Behavioral Approach

Posted on January 4, 2017 by JmaC

Psychotherapy involves talking with a trained mental health professional, such as a psychiatrist, psychologist, social worker, or counselor to learn how to deal with problems like anxiety disorders. Cognitive-Behavioral and Behavioral Therapy Research has shown that a form of psychotherapy … Continue reading →

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Tap Into Your Personal Power Positive Affirmations

Posted on January 4, 2017 by JmaC

Present Tense Affirmations I am directly tapped into my personal power I have full command of my personal power I am in tune with my personal power and in full control of it I am naturally able to command my … Continue reading →

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Treating Anxiety Disorders The Pharmocological Approach Medications

Posted on January 4, 2017 by JmaC

Psychiatrists or other physicians can prescribe medications for anxiety disorders. These doctors often work closely with psychologists, social workers, or counselors who provide psychotherapy. Although medications won’t cure an anxiety disorder, they can keep the symptoms under control and enable … Continue reading →

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What is OCD?

Posted on January 4, 2017 by JmaC

Obsessive-compulsive disorder (or OCD), as categorized by the DSM-IV, is an anxiety disorder. It is characterised by the obsessive need to perform some task. These tasks are often known as rituals. Note that the DSM-IV Axis II Obsessive-compulsive personality disorder … Continue reading →

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Cognitive Approach in Psychology

Posted on January 4, 2017 by JmaC

Introduction to the cognitive approach in psychology. Explanation and evaluation of this approach. The Cognitive Approach in psychology is a relatively modern approach to human behaviour that focuses on how we think, with the belief that such thought processes affect … Continue reading →

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Top Ten Tips for the Best Year of Your Life

Posted on January 3, 2017 by JmaC

We typically think of New Year’s as the time to make annual resolutions and start fresh. Unfortunately, we all know that most resolutions are quickly forgotten. The good new is that “now” is always the best time to take charge … Continue reading →

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