Using the Body Syndrome Theory in Therapy The body syndrome theory postulates that modern people have adapted to their computer-paced lives to the extent that it feels natural to push through trauma. Consequently, it is no longer instinctual or even a priority to set time aside to feel all of the feelings of the day's upsets and stresses. Many of our clients – when they first come in – report an inability to feel or even recognize their feelings. These individuals have learned to rationalize their traumas, including rejection, cruelty, fear, … [Read more...]
Bullying can happen to anyone or anywhere
Bullying can happen when you are young, old, at work, school, or anywhere else Cautionary Note: Dealing with bullies is nearly as difficult as dealing with a psychopath because so many of them are highly skilled at hiding their bullying personality from their supervisors. This piece is really just an overview, so if you think you have one or more bullies in your shop – or if you work with or for a bully – talk to a professional. If you do need assistance, we can help you with identifying an outside professional who will be able to walk you … [Read more...]
Living with an illness – Getting Well Together
Living with an illness can affect anyone who is close to you! Let me tell what I have learned about becoming and being sick and about getting well. My understanding (and belief) is that most illnesses are developed as a result of our environment, viruses, germs, etc. But these same illnesses are exacerbated and / or accelerated by stress. Not necessarily caused by stress, but driven by stress. Today, so many people are devastated by threats to their mortality. The threat of pandemics, AIDS, nuclear weapons in the hands of unstable … [Read more...]
Obsessions Part Two
More Obsessions continued from Part One The Signs of Problematic Computer Use A person who is "addicted" to the computer is likely to have several of the experiences and feelings on the list below: How many of them describe you? You have mixed feelings of well-being and guilt while at the computer. You make unsuccessful efforts to quit or limit your computer use. You lose track of time while on the computer. You neglect friends, family and/or responsibilities in order to be online. When you are not on the computer, you think … [Read more...]
Obsessions (and how to deal with them)
Do you have any obsessions? How do you deal with them? Alcohol The words “alcohol dependence” or “addiction” are often used without a definition. Alcohol or drug addictions means that a person’s alcohol or other drug use has reached the point that the person cannot use without loss of control through overuse, which can produce adverse consequences in significant life areas. The addicted person often develops a psychological and/or physical dependence upon the substance. An addicted person will continue to use the substance in the face of … [Read more...]
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