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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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The Roles of Parent, Savior, Teacher and Super-responsible


You may see someone you know in Anthony ? perhaps even ... plays the role of "the savior." He feels ... for just about ... reality. He believes he must rescue them and keep You may see someone you know in Anthony ? perhaps even yourself.Anthony plays the role of...

Yin Yang Relationships - How to Find YOUR Perfect Partner


Yin Yang is the ancient, Chinese symbol for balance. It depicts the strong ... and ... nature of ... Just as magnate and metal attract, while oil and water repel, we too are su Yin Yang is the ancient, Chinese symbol for balance. It depicts the strong attraction and complementary...

Self Suppression


Self SuppressionRobert Elias NajemySituation & Lessons No.1Anna does whatever she is asked to do even when she doesn?t want to do it.Feeling mistreated, she grumbles, complains and bursts out in anger... Self SuppressionRobert Elias NajemySituation & Lessons No.1Anna does whatever she is asked to do even when she doesn?t want...

Beating Fear!


We've all felt it. The vice like grip of ... the pounding heart, the racing pulse and the tight throat, the sweaty palms. Yep, that's what happens to us all when we succumb to ... it We've all felt it. The vice like grip of adrenaline, the pounding heart, the...

Levels of Life... Creeping up the Ladder of Excellence


Have you ever wondered why someone felt so distant or seemed so ... anyone else in a crowd? Have you ever wondered why you always seemedto struggle with some mundane task in your life while Have you ever wondered why someone felt so distant or seemed so differentthan anyone else...

Intuition: An Emotional Intelligence Competency


Please feel free to distribute and reprint, including the bio line.Intuition is an EQ competency, that is it's considered something necessary to successful living, and something to be respected and va... Please feel free to distribute and reprint, including the bio line.Intuition is an EQ competency, that is it's considered...

First Impressions


"People evaluate everything as they perceive it ... it is all part of preconscious processing, the mind's perception and organization of information that goes on before it reaches awareness. These jud... "People evaluate everything as they perceive it ... it is all part of preconscious processing, the mind's perception and...

Seven Ways to Access Peak Perfomance


1. ... ... if you want to learn to play the piano, you have to ... but studies show that mental practice may be as ... as physical ... ... yourself ... the a 1. Practice. Obviously if you want to learn to play the piano, you have to practice,...

10 Ways to Develop Your Intuition


... is innate to all of us; it's ... To develop this crucial ... and learn how to trust it takes ... Here are some ways to do that.1. Suspend ... Be relaxed and not Intuition is innate to all of us; it's hard-wired. To develop this crucial lifeskill and...

You Teach People How to Treat You


So often we hear people ask the ... "Why ... hey treat me/us so badly?". The honest answer, inmost cases, is "Because you let him, her or they!"If that seems too simple an answer, think o So often we hear people ask the question, "Why doeshe/she hey treat me/us so...

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You Teach People How to Treat You

So often we hear people ask the ... "Why ... hey treat me/us so badly?". The honest answer, inmost cases, is "Because you let him, her or they!"If that seems too simple an answer, think o So often we hear people ask the question, "Why doeshe/she hey treat me/us so...

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