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Metaphors of the Mind

The brain (and, by ... the mind) have been compared to the latest ... ... in every ... The computer metaphor is now in vogue. Computer hardware ... were replace The brain (and, by implication, the mind) have been compared to the latest technological innovation in every generation. The computer...

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Taming the Beast: Pathological Narcissism and the Quality of Life

Question:You seem to be very sceptical that someone with a Narcissistic Personality Disorder can be treated successfully. Answer:The Narcissistic Personality Disorder has been recognised as a distinct... Question:You seem to be very sceptical that someone with a Narcissistic Personality Disorder can be treated successfully. Answer:The Narcissistic Personality Disorder has been...

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A Letter about Trust

The ... ... emanates from a seismic breach of trust, a tectonic shift of what should have been a healthy ... between the ... and his Primary Objects (parents or caregive The narcissistic condition emanates from a seismic breach of trust, a tectonic shift of what should have been a...

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Narcissistic Personality Disorder - An Introduction

... (n. sing.)A pattern of traits and ... which signify ... and ... with one's self to the ... of all others and the ... and ruthless pursuit of one's gratific NARCISSISM (n. sing.)A pattern of traits and behaviours which signify infatuation and obsession with one's self to the exclusion...

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Even in the Movies

The other night, I watched the movie "The Family Man" starring Nicholas Cage. I enjoyed it very much, although that's not intended to be my ... story takes place in two ... New Jersey and The other night, I watched the movie "The Family Man" starring Nicholas Cage. I enjoyed...

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Books As A Life Saver

I cannot take credit for writing this, for I am only sharing with you ... I found today. It is a very old page, worn and ... from "The New ... dated December 8, 1917. What struck me I cannot take credit for writing this, for I am only sharing...

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AN AMERICAN TRAGEDY

One of my children is a daughter adopted 22 years ago from a little known ... in Pune, India. She joined our family at six weeks and became a US citizen before she could speak. Her ... One of my children is a daughter adopted 22 years ago from a...

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Desperately Seeking Perfection

A working ... of ... styles ... types) will have a profound impact on the way you perceive yourself and will greatly enhance all of your ... If you are a salesper A working understanding of temperament styles (personality types) will have a profound impact on the way you perceive...

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PSYCHOTHERAPY, SPIRITUALITY, AND AGING

As I work with people fifty and over, I am aware that no matter how ... the ... related issues of their personal lives may be, it is rare when ... doesn't become an issue fa As I work with people fifty and over, I am aware that no matter...

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What You Still May Be Experiencing, After September 11, 2001

What You Still May Be Experiencing After September 11, 2001Every one of us who has experienced the events of September 11th and the aftermath, has encountered stress which is far beyond what is usual ... What You Still May Be Experiencing After September 11, 2001Every one of us who has...

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Transition

TransitionPassage from one stage, place, stage, or subject to another—so states the dictionary definition—words that describe movement, but that say nothing of substance and the depth of human feeling... TransitionPassage from one stage, place, stage, or subject to another—so states the dictionary definition—words that describe movement, but that say nothing...

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What Do We Tell Our Children?

What Do We Tell Our ... Pitchers Have Big EarsIn the last few days, be it on a TV ... a call in program, at a meeting or a ... people ask ... of the ... que What Do We Tell Our Children?orLittle Pitchers Have Big EarsIn the last few...

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When the Terror Won't Stop

WHEN THE TERROR WON'T STOPThe New ... planes bursting in air causing mayhem and ... gave ... a rallying point to come ... to hoist our flags and to be ... As was appr WHEN THE TERROR WON'T STOPThe New RealityThe planes bursting in air causing mayhem and destruction gave...

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Reactions To Traumatic Events - Part 2

What to expect: Women A woman's work is never done--so goes the saying -- and during this time of ... and healing, perhaps this is truer than ever. Women tend to be the ones ... for ke What to expect: Women A woman's work is never done--so goes the saying...

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Sex With Your Ex

The death of a marriage must be mourned like any other lost ... It is often ... as a death of family, of ... hope, or a dream. Dreams die-hard as there is nothing tangible ab The death of a marriage must be mourned like any other lost relationship. It...

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The Decision: A True Story

Part Three Of A Series On ... Once you have made the decision to find help, be wary of ... ... the ... type of ... such as glib call-in radio shows, simplist Part Three Of A Series On Psychotherapy Once you have made the decision to find help, be...

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Feelings - How To Handle Your Emotions


Intense emotion can be ... for all of us. And if you're just opening up to an emotion, it can feel very raw. No matter how ... you are with your ... we all need help ... t Intense emotion can be overwhelming for all of us. And if you're...

Fighting Terrorism With Enchantment – Part 2


Last week we ... how THE ... SELF's first three of The Seven Portals to ... preserve us from ... and even worse -- terror. Let's look at some more ways that we can fig Last week we discovered how THE ENCHANTED SELF's first three of The Seven Portals to...

Eight simple anger management tips


"The other night I ate at a real family ... Every table had an argument going." One of the biggest ... to personal and career success is anger. When we fail to control our anger, we suf "The other night I ate at a real family restaurant. Every table had...

The Communal Sharing of Enchantment


When I think about the communal sharing of ... I go back to an earlier longing, which was to know people around the world. As a child, I yearned to have pen pals ... People are so fas When I think about the communal sharing of Enchantment, I go back...

How to Cope When Someone You Love is Deployed


When we must part with a loved one, we have physical and ... ... beyond our control. Our ... ... skills can help us manage them. Having someone you love deployed is extremel When we must part with a loved one, we have physical and emotional reactions beyond our control....

The Power of Covert Hypnosis


The Power of Covert ... is the greatest need for Power in your life? For most people, it is in ... others to go along with our ideas. Whether we are trying to sell a product or servic The Power of Covert HypnosisWhere is the greatest need for Power in...

That Was No Gorilla, That Was My Inattentional Blindness


If you were watching a ... game and someone in a gorilla costume stomped across the court pounding his chest, you'd notice, wouldn't ... to ... Dan Simons, there's only a 50% If you were watching a basketball game and someone in a gorilla costume stomped across the court pounding...

Aromatherapy : A scent away for great relationships


Is it possible that a scent can make you more mellow and increase ... the relation with you and your mate? Can you calm the kids down ... Do you wish that you would feel and look more Is it possible that a scent can make you more mellow and...

Four steps to attracting more good luck


The Luck Factor rips apart the notion that luck is ... that just happens. Dr. Wiseman reports on over three years of ... inquiry into what is often ... the most ... topic The Luck Factor rips apart the notion that luck is something that just happens. Dr. Wiseman reports...

First Aid For The Soul


First Aid For The SoulA Model of the dysfunctional, unconscious human psyche.A way through, from confusion to consciousness.By CliveTaylorIntroductionMany people are lost and unhappy, with no clear se... First Aid For The SoulA Model of the dysfunctional, unconscious human psyche.A way through, from confusion to consciousness.By CliveTaylorIntroductionMany people are lost...

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First Aid For The Soul

First Aid For The SoulA Model of the dysfunctional, unconscious human psyche.A way through, from confusion to consciousness.By CliveTaylorIntroductionMany people are lost and unhappy, with no clear se... First Aid For The SoulA Model of the dysfunctional, unconscious human psyche.A way through, from confusion to consciousness.By CliveTaylorIntroductionMany people are lost...

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