Psychology & Emotions Information And Articles

• Nature, Nurture And Free Will
  By Jane Thurnell-Read
  Our work as therapists often fits into that niche of 'not nature' and 'not nurture' to help people work with the bodies they have and the life-story they have to become something more important, to become themselves.

• Mentoring Life Story Changes
  by David Krueger MD
  New research shows that we can rearrange brain cell connections (neuroplasticity) as well as produce new brain cells (neurogenesis) throughout our lives. In other words, by creating new experiences consistently, we can generate new neuronal pathways and neural networks.

• From Cells To Self in the Biology Of Belief
  by Mary Desaulniers
  What is the connection between a cell membrane and the human brain? A lot, according to cell biologist, Dr. Bruce Lipton.

• The Trio of Abundance
  by Michael Lee
  Wishing alone will not lead to abundance. Here's a practical three section strategy to living abundantly.

• Depression & Obesity Go Hand in Hand
  by Tom Harrison
  People who are "fat but happy" are likely the exception rather than the rule.

• Early Childhood Neglect Leaves Biological Mark
  by Tom Harrison
  Children who are deprived of a loving caregiver in their early years may experience abnormal activity of vasopressin and oxytocin, two hormones essential to forming social bonds and achieving emotional intimacy.

• What Does It Take To Experience Transformation?
  by Sally Anderson
  What does it take to experience transformation in the domains of our lives where we have never experienced mastery?

• 18 Caveats On How Not To Change
  by David Krueger, MD
  Want to stay stuck? Here's 18 ways that you can do it, which also give insight on how to manage the change process.

• Cannabis & Adolescent Mental Health
  Here's solid information about the possibilities of addiction and psychosis.

• Writing & Emotions
  Many practitioners know that clients benefit from relieving some of their stress and pent-up emotions through writing. Here’s a scientific study which shows measurable physical benefits from this activity.

• Anger: It's Yours to Manage
  by James Ediger
  Tips for you and your clients/patients on how to manage anger.

• Stress Makes You Sick
  Australian researchers say they have scientifically proven that stress causes sickness.

• Practicing Emotions
  Jane Thurnell-Read
  In health kinesiology there is a procedure called emotions training. When I first started using it, I imagined that clients would need to practise positive emotions, but I found that often muscle testing suggested they needed to practise negative emotions.