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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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Living Virtually: Missing Reality


I have a dear friend, Diana whom I used to meet for lunch quite often. Lately work has had her ... between three cities. I miss her ... I also have another close friend, Josh who used to l I have a dear friend, Diana whom I used to meet...

Father's Day


BASEBALL ... ... TALE My father wanted a son. I ... that from the time I could intuit those secret messages that children know without knowing they know. My dad loved me. I also kn BASEBALL MEMORIESA DAUGHTER’S TALE My father wanted a son. I understood that from the time...

Education For Our Troubled Times


The events of ... 11th and the ... of anthrax scares and security warnings ... our ... and morphed our once familiar world into a new and ... one. As a result, all of us The events of September 11th and the aftermath of anthrax scares and security warnings shattered...

All You Need Is Love, Is Not True


The Beatles got it right when they sang: “All you need is love.” But, people tend to get it wrong when they don’t ... between being in love and what it takes to have a love ... Aft The Beatles got it right when they sang: “All you need is...

Dear Tech Support


Last year I upgraded from ... 5.0 to Husband 1.0 and noticed that the new program began making ... changes to the ... modules, limiting access to flower and jewelry ... th Last year I upgraded from Boyfriend 5.0 to Husband 1.0 and noticed that the new program began making...

People Are Like Tea Bags


Put them in hot water and they grow stronger — except for those that don’t.On a recent trip to a distant state, my husband and I ... met a couple visiting the same ... monument that w Put them in hot water and they grow stronger — except for those...

A Season of Sorrow and Joy


As the holiday week starts in full force many of us will skate between sorrow and joy, fear and hope concern and ... For some, it will be a ... hard week. As a result of ... 11 As the holiday week starts in full force many of us will...

Coming Of Age


A ... For ... All Those Who Will Someday Be Over Fifty At age 49, I was walking with the man I was dating, ambling along a lovely rural road. In the distance we saw a couple perhaps in A Valentine For Grown-UpsAnd All Those Who Will Someday Be Over...

Motherhood And Madness


When her husband suddenly walked out on her, my friend Barbara was a very young mother of four children between the ages of two and six. Her husband had become addicted to pot and their marriage had b When her husband suddenly walked out on her, my friend Barbara was...

Are You In The Wrong Job? Ask Yourself These 7 Key Questions:


Have you ever stopped to ask yourself if you are in the wrong job? Too many times people go to school, get a job in their chosen field and end up spending the bulk of their adult working life feeling Have you ever stopped to ask yourself if you are...

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Are You In The Wrong Job? Ask Yourself These 7 Key Questions:

Have you ever stopped to ask yourself if you are in the wrong job? Too many times people go to school, get a job in their chosen field and end up spending the bulk of their adult working life feeling Have you ever stopped to ask yourself if you are...

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