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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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YOU are in control! YOU are responsible!


Do you ever think to ... "I can't do that?" Most likely, it is your present beliefs that may be causing you to doubt your own ... After all, the only thing that can ever stop you from doi Do you ever think to yourself, "I can't do that?" Most...

Anger - Solutions


Rage is an advanced form of anger, just as panic is to fear, a state in which we are even less in control of our words and ... Hate is a ... in which we think very badly of someone, avoid Rage is an advanced form of anger, just as...

Purifying Gold - Love


Love is a word used in many ... It can mean anything from lust, desire or ... to romantic love or the highest ... Love.The purity of our love can be measured by the ... it bri Love is a word used in many contexts. It can mean anything from...

Dealing With Aloofs


*** D E A L I N G W I T H "A L O O F S" *** Robert Elias NajemyIn the role of the aloof we distance ... from others, ... or honest ... contact. In this way, we are less lik *** D E A L I...

Hidden Problematic Communication


Robert Elias Najemy ... ... ... between people with close ... contact such as lovers, parents, children or members of the same family, is very much like the flow of water Robert Elias Najemy Connected Containers Communication between people with close emotional contact such as lovers, parents, children or members...

Self-Acceptance, Growth and Learning


Self-Acceptance, Growth and LearningRobert Elias NajemyMany people believe that they must be dissatisfied with themselves, or that they must reject themselves, or feel guilt or shame in order to have ... Self-Acceptance, Growth and LearningRobert Elias NajemyMany people believe that they must be dissatisfied with themselves, or that they must...

Inner Emotional Pressure


Robert Elias ... Pressure ... person is like a pressure cooker with its cap on. As long as the cap is on, no one can know how much pressure is built up inside us. Very often even we ourse Robert Elias NajemyThe Pressure CookerEach person is like a pressure cooker...

Create a Conscious Love Relationship ?2


Create a ... Love ... ?2 Robert Elias ... 2 of 3 part seriesWe continue here to discuss aspects of a mature ... a. ... needs and feelings rather tha Create a Conscious Love Relationship ?2 Robert Elias NajemyPart 2 of 3 part seriesWe continue here to discuss aspects of...

Accepting Ourselves and Others


Accepting Ourselves and OthersPart 2 of a 5 part series on creating a Positive Life OutlookRobert Elias NajemyLove is the ultimate healing energy.We lack giving and receiving love. Our feelings of iso... Accepting Ourselves and OthersPart 2 of a 5 part series on creating a Positive Life OutlookRobert Elias NajemyLove...

Super Woman


Super ... Elias ... & Lessons ... is very ... a hard worker and reliable in all cases.At work and at home, she can be depended on to get things done. She of Super WomanRobert Elias NajemySituations & Lessons SeriesKatherine is very conscientious, a hard worker and reliable in all...

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Super Woman

Super ... Elias ... & Lessons ... is very ... a hard worker and reliable in all cases.At work and at home, she can be depended on to get things done. She of Super WomanRobert Elias NajemySituations & Lessons SeriesKatherine is very conscientious, a hard worker and reliable in all...

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