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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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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...

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...

The Price We Pay For Play


You know it is January because more people are sad, mad, or bad than glad. There are many ... for this ... One, is that the dark cold winter days and lack of sunlight lowers ... l You know it is January because more people are sad, mad, or bad...

The Wizard of Soul


"He is a good Wizard. Whether he is a man or not I cannot tell, for I have never seen him." The Wizard of OZ Frank BaumThe word ... comes from Greek. Loosely ... psyche means soul a "He is a good Wizard. Whether he is a man or not...

Sex, Is too for Fifty Plus


“No spring nor summer beauty hath such grace As I have seen in one autumnal face …If we love things long sought, age is a ... we are 50 years in ... K. ... she was young enough “No spring nor summer beauty hath such grace As I have seen...

September Tears


... is that ... time of year when children of all ages leave home for school. This week, our ... year old daughter left home for what seemed like the ... time. This time it w September is that ritualized time of year when children of all ages leave home...

Reactions to Traumatic Events Part 1


What to expect. Men.The other day I was talking to a guy’s guy whom I know well. He is a glib and facile talker, hard drinker and ... astute man. We were on the phone and I had never heard What to expect. Men.The other day I was talking to...

The Death Of A Child


There may be nothing in life as ... as the death of a child. Elders are supposed to pass on before their young. After all, that is nature's law. Yet, “Death hath no ... And, life is not There may be nothing in life as devastating as the death of...

Shattered Illusions


Man is the only animal that finds his own ... a problem he has to solve and from which he cannot escape. In the same sense man is the only animal who knows he must die. Eric FrommThe bombing of Man is the only animal that finds his own existence...

Timothy McVeigh’s Legacy of Revenge - Evil is Evil is Evil


A ... ... we like sheep? ” IsaiahIf we give an eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth, we shall all be blind and gumming. Overtly we are dealing with the issue of crime and ... A Psychologist Speaks“Are we like sheep? ” IsaiahIf we give an...

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Timothy McVeigh’s Legacy of Revenge - Evil is Evil is Evil

A ... ... we like sheep? ” IsaiahIf we give an eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth, we shall all be blind and gumming. Overtly we are dealing with the issue of crime and ... A Psychologist Speaks“Are we like sheep? ” IsaiahIf we give an...

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