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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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Balance Your Masculine and Feminine Energies


One key to a ... and ... life is ... your ... and feminine ... If you take a look at your typical day, you'll probably notice there are times when you're very action or One key to a successful and fulfilling life is balancing your masculine and feminine energies....

"Learning From Fido" (or, the real gurrrrus online)


If dogs were teachers we would all learn a great deal about life, love, and work ... ... received a simple e-mail message from oneof my online friends recently that pointed outsome of If dogs were teachers we would all learn a great deal about life, love, and work includingthe...

Building the Bond in your Relationship


A bond ... wise) is when two people have a ... Being ... to each other and sharing common values and ... brought the two of you together as a couple, but the bond has not A bond (relationship wise) is when two people have a connection. Being attracted to...

If You Want Them To Hear You, Speak Their Language!


IF YOU WANT THEM TO HEAR YOU, SPEAK THEIR ... Rhoberta Shaler, ... probably noticed that there are some problems with our ... system. We have to use words. They are often imprec IF YOU WANT THEM TO HEAR YOU, SPEAK THEIR LANGUAGE!© Rhoberta Shaler, PhDYou've probably noticed that there...

Ah, Sweet Memories – Part One


Finally! The colors of the leaves are ... and now all too quickly. As I walk around my ... enjoying the smells of autumn, combined with the reds, oranges and even maroons of some of the Finally! The colors of the leaves are changing, and now all too quickly. As...

A TASTE OF ENCHANTMENT - Accessing Wonderful Memories


THE ... SELF is about focusing on your ... talents, and ... for joy and ... You may not realize that one of your most precious gifts, in terms of ... joy, is your capac THE ENCHANTED SELF is about focusing on your memories, talents, and capacities for joy and...

Ah, Sweet Memories – Part Two


Thank you for staying with me. Last week I shared some colorful autumn stories of my ... that were truly ... moments. This week I hope you will enjoy part two as Emily shares her ... Thank you for staying with me. Last week I shared some colorful autumn stories...

Disenchantment All Around -- America under Siege


I can only imagine that many of you are in shock, as I have been also this week. Today, ... on the radio as I drove, I heard it reported that 'Andy' supplied many American flags down by what was I can only imagine that many of you are in...

Enchantment in a 5 and 10-Cent Store


The other night as my mind was ... at perhaps 3:00 AM, I had a lovely ... with the past. I was ... some ... of late ... I was about ten or eleven and the magic journ The other night as my mind was wandering, at perhaps 3:00 AM,...

Designing A Life - We Each Get The Chance


The ... Self is all about living and then telling and ... the stories of our lives to get the most positive juice from them. This often means taking pain and ... and turning it into The Enchanted Self is all about living and then telling and retelling the stories...

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Designing A Life - We Each Get The Chance

The ... Self is all about living and then telling and ... the stories of our lives to get the most positive juice from them. This often means taking pain and ... and turning it into The Enchanted Self is all about living and then telling and retelling the stories...

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