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Finding your way through emotional issues can be a daunting task. It can also be an opportunity to enrich your life and the lives of those around you.
I've been counseling people for over 25 years and the courage of those who have overcome emotional adversity has been truly inspiring to me. I believe we have an innate drive to muster both the internal and external resources necessary to heal ourselves. With a little help and a bit of hard work, we truly can change our lives.
This web site is an adjunct to my private practice and, hopefully, a small resource for those on the path of personal growth and recovery.
There are articles, links, book reviews and other information on a variety of emotional issues and topics. I hope that some of what you find here is useful in your pursuit of emotional health and well-being.
Private Practice
If you live in Orange County and are considering counseling, I'll be happy to discuss your counseling needs with you as well as answer any questions you might have about the counseling process. I offer a sliding fee scale and am a provider with many insurance companies. Sessions are by appointment only. Consultations are confidential.
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Online Coaching & Counseling
I have limited availability for online counseling through MyTherapyNet.com. Online Counseling is limited in scope and may be considered when the issues involved do not require a more comprehensive treatment approach.
MyTherapyNet.Com is one of the premier sites for online counseling. All of the therapists are highly experienced, licensed professionals and there are numerous free services available as well. Find a therapist to do Life Coaching or Counseling with on an ongoing basis or access the "E-mmediate Care" option for an immediate online consultation with therapists standing by.
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Advanced Search
Medscape is a wonderful web site with a
wealth of information on virtually all
aspects of physical and emotional health.
Search their site from here.
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"Whether one believes in a religion or not, and whether one believes in rebirth or not, there isn't anyone who doesn't appreciate kindness and compassion." (Dalai Lama)
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Resources
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Check out the Resources page for a list of personal growth links.
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Personal Growth
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Find support, answers to questions and an ongoing dialogue about personal growth at the PsychPoint Personal Growth Forum.
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Book Review
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The Anxiety & Phobia Workbook
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Edmund J. Bourne, Ph.D.
I've assigned this book dozens of times as an adjunct to counseling. It provides step by step guidelines and exercises that can assist in achieving a full and lasting recovery. I also like the fact that Bourne focuses on spirituality as a part of recovery without getting preachy or advocating for any particular religion.
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The National Institute of Health recommends:
"A thorough diagnosis is needed if four or more of the symptoms of depression persist for more than two weeks, or are interfering with work or family life."
Symptoms of Depression:
- Persistent sad or "empty" mood.
- Loss of pleasure in ordinary activities, including sex.
- Decreased energy, fatigue, being "slowed down".
- Sleep disturbances (insomnia, early-morning wakening, or over sleeping).
- Eating disturbances (loss of appetite and weight, or weight gain).
- Feelings of guilt, worthlessness, helplessness.
- Thoughts of death or suicide, suicide attempts.
- Irritability.
- Excessive crying.
- Chronic aches and pains that don't respond to treatment.
For more information about depression, take a look at, "Adjustment Related Depression: Symptoms, Causes, Treatments", check out a few of the Mental Health links on the Resources Page and read the review of "The Depression Workbook".
Article Updated 8/8/05
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This technique is described in Dr. Andrew Weil's book, "Eight Weeks To Optimum Health", along with a wealth of other holistic and nutritional information. Check out the review of this book or head over to Amazon.com for more information.
This is a quick and easy way to reduce stress. A little practice will bring great results.
Follow these simple steps;
Place your tongue in the yogic position (touch the tip of your tongue to the inner surface of the upper front teeth, then slide it just above them.)
Exhale completely making an audible sound (a whoosh).
Close your mouth and inhale quietly through your nose to the count of four.
Hold your breath for a count of seven.
Exhale audibly through the mouth to a count of eight.
(This constitutes one breathing cycle.)
Repeat for a total of four cycles, then breath normally.
Increase the number of cycles to eight as you feel more comfortable with this exercise.
Dr. Weil states that this technique has may benefits including, "increasing the ratio of parasympathetic to sympathetic nervous-system activity, decreasing internalized anxiety".
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Disclaimer:
This web site is not intended to address serious psychological
or psychiatric problems. The information available here is for
educational purposes only. Please contact a licensed professional in
your area if you are in crisis or require mental health services. If you are experiencing an urgent crisis please call 911 or proceed to the nearest emergency room immediately.
Advertising Policy:
No fees are paid or received to or from web sites and links listed on this web site except as listed below.
Contractual arrangements to provide online Life Coaching and Counseling services exist with MyTherapyNet.com, but no fees are received for posting their linked images.
Commissions are paid by Amazon.com for books and other merchandise sold through links on this site.
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