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  • Karass - Posted to The Substitute People
    We Bokonists believe that humanity is organized into teams, teams that do God's Will without ever discovering what they are doing. Such a team is called a karass by Bokonon "If you find your life tangled up with somebody else's life for no very logical reasons," writes Bokonon, "that person may be a member of your karass." Kurt Vonnegut Cat’s Cradle Among other things, you'll find that you're not the first person who was ever confused and frightened and even sickened by human behavior. You're by no means alone on that score, you'll be excited and stimulated to know. Many, many men.. (Read More)
  • Tantalizing Glimpses - Posted to Unquenchable Laughter
    'In New York City, they say you walk by the person you're gonna marry on the street three times before you ever meet them. The person next to you on the subway could be your soul mate. Anywhere you look, a stranger might leave you sudden inspiration. Every window is a view into another life. An untold story. A friend you've never met. A lover. A mentor. A rival. Some are on top of the world and plan on staying there. Some are on rock bottom, desperate for a second chance. On any street, any corner, you might find someone.. (Read More)
  • Auto Draft - Posted to Scott Hoye, MA, Licensed Professional Counselor--Chicago Psychotherapy and Hypnosis
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  • Learn How To Hypnotize People - Posted to Psychology Articles
    Learn how to hypnotize people and rid them of their fears, phobias, smoking, addictions, depression, low self esteem, bad self-image and much more.  Hypnotism has gained respectability and is now widely used by the medical profession as a valuable tool to not only rid people of their fears and phobias, but to make progress in their lives and attain their goals and ambitions in life.   Hypnotism was first used as a fairground amusement  'gimmick'  to entertain the crowds,  and much later as  a  form of  ‘mind control’  and brainwashing technique used during the ‘cold war’ days of spy vs. spy.  .. (Read More)
  • Counseling, Psychotherapy, and Coaching - Posted to David Godot
    The terms psychotherapy and counseling are often used interchangeably, but many people believe that there is a difference between them that is important for both clients and clinicians. That is why there are separate degrees and professional organizations for counselors and clinical psychologists. I personally am a Licensed Professional Counselor, with a Master's degree in Counseling Psychology. I am working toward my doctorate in Clinical Psychology, which will enable me to seek licensure as a Clinical Psychologist. So I have been well educated in both counseling psychology and clinical psychology, and I see the distinction between them as this: Clinical Psychotherapy aims.. (Read More)
  • Psychology Workshops And Corporate Trainings - Posted to Chicago Psychology Consultants
    We offer psychology workshops and training sessions tailored to the needs of any size of business or corporation. Our workshops are designed to enhance productivity and satisfaction both on and off the job. This leads to increased participation and dedication to your organization, as well as better performance, better overall health, and lower rates of medical service utilization. Some of our basic workshops and training sessions include: Relaxation Anxiety Relief and Stress Management Increase Focus and Concentration Enhance Creativity Effective Leadership and Motivation Improved Confidence and Interpersonal Skills Highly Effective Communication Psychological Sales Training For more information call now by clicking the icon below: (Read More)
  • Welcome Positive Psychologists! - Posted to Positive Psychology
    Welcome to the positive psychology group blog on Chicago Psychology. This community blog is for sharing and discussing the latest research, theories, and insights into the happiness, well-being, satisfaction, flow, and the good life. You can post your own ideas about positive psychology and comment on the ideas of others. Participating is very simple: once you've set up your free account on ChicagoPsychology.org, just join the Positive Psychology group and then ask a group administrator to grant you access to post on.. (Read More)
  • The Ultradian Hypothesis of Hypnotic Suggestibility: A Summary of the Current Body of Research - Posted to Clinical & Experimental Hypnosis
    Biological rhythms have been known to play a part in human functioning since the study of circadian, twenty-four hour rhythms.  Studies have also been done pointing to smaller 90-120 minute cycles, or ultradian rhythms, playing a part in both sleep and waking cycles.  These cycles have also been attributed to the phenomenon of trance, and in particular to the hypnotic state.  This paper will look briefly at circadian and ultradian rhythms.  It will then present Ernest Rossi’s ultradian hypothesis of hypnosis and trance states, and give a an overview of some of the research. Circadian Vs. Ultradian Rhythms (Read More)
  • Robert Cialdini's 6 Principles of Influence Cheatsheet - Posted to Business & Marketing Psychology
    Dr. Robert Cialdini is recognized as one of the world's leading experts on social influence. What follows is a persuasion cheat sheet I put together based on his book Influence: Science & Practice. "Weapons of Influence" Cheatsheet All animals have built-in fixed action patterns that are triggered by specific stimuli. For example, a mother turkey’s mothering instincts are activated by a specific “cheep cheep” sound. If a chick fails to make this sound, it will be ignored or even killed. If an inanimate object, or even a natural enemy such as the polecat, makes this “cheep cheep” noise, it will be.. (Read More)
  • Brad Keeney Next Installment - Posted to Robert Musikantow
    Hi Brad, I have decided to improve my ability to give therapeutic assignments. As a start, I have set have set a goal of giving an assignment at the end of each session. Also, I have reread the chapter in Improvisational Therapy on intervention design. I will look for key words and try to create interventions based on those as you described. The following is a description of  an intervention that I just did. This is the same client I have written about previously. This was a phone session. At the beginning she was crying. She stated that she was sad and.. (Read More)
  • A Psychological Profile of Tony Soprano - Posted to Joe Guse
    Tony Soprano is one of the most intriguing and enigmatic characters in the history of television. Understanding him psychologically is a difficult proposition, although many of the shows other character's have proffered some ideas. In one early episode, Dr. Melfi's husband Richard refers to Tony as Alexithymic, the short definition being "the inability to talk about feelings due to a lack of emotional awareness." This definition is definitely somewhat accurate, as Tony often reacts with rage during periods of confusion and frustration. One classic example of this comes when Tony enters his office and sees that someone has purchased a "Big.. (Read More)
  • Assessment Versus Diagnosis Part 1 - Posted to Cultural Psychology
    I find formal DSM diagnosis useless. It is a remnant of the medical model, which I call upon psychologists to discard. Our embrace of the medical model was a "deal with the devil". However, lucky for us we can still get out souls back. Clients come to us, not with medical illnesses, but rather with problems in living. If someone comes to you with a medical illness seeking help, then refer to a physician, because that type of treatment is outside our expertise. What we can address our issues where patients are stuck in some way that they define as dysfunctional... (Read More)
  • Meta-Analysis of Treatments for Depression, Panic, and GAD - Posted to Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
    Citation: Westen, D., & Morrison, K. (2001). A multidimensional meta-analysis of treatments for depression, panic, and generalized anxiety disorder: an empirical examination of the status of empirically supported therapies. Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 69(6), 875-899. This meta-analysis draws a distinction between initial response and sustained efficacy and attempts to determine the sustained efficacy of evidence-based treatments. This is particularly useful in their examination of GAD, for which a sizable percentage of clients experience significant improvements even before seeing a therapist for the first time. The.. (Read More)
  • Cannabis, Metabolic Syndrome, And Emotional Distress - Posted to Cognitive Psychology & Neuroscience
    Cannabinoids & Metabolism Much attention has been paid to the emotional and cognitive effects of marijuana. However, we believe that these effects can only be understood in the context of the endocrine interactions which are initiated by marijuana’s ingestion. In this article we will examine the function of both endogenous and exogenous cannabinoids with an emphasis on metabolic functioning. We will review evidence which points to endocannabinoids as critical components of the body’s energy balance apparatus, and implicates endocannabinoid dysregulation in the development of metabolic syndrome, type 2 diabetes, and mental illness. Finally, we will suggest that cannabis extracts may be useful.. (Read More)
  • The Prevention of Poverty Through Education: A Review of Policy History and Current Movements - Posted to Public Policy & Advocacy
    The origins of developmental psychology in the United States parallel the history of the fight against poverty (Phillips & Styfco, 2007).  Some would argue that education is at the heart of the matter.  If one can provide proper education for the underprivileged, it will afford them an opportunity to thrive in a career, and rise above their economic and social circumstances (Phillips & Styfco).  It would level the economic and social playing field, and make people more equal. Serious issues regarding health and social life in the United States stem from behavior learned during youth and adolescence (Ross, Powell & Elias,.. (Read More)
  • Adlerian Career Assessment & Counseling - Posted to Adlerian Psychology
    The Individual Psychology of Alfred Adler and his successors has always purported to have implications for career choice and satisfaction. The techniques of Adlerian lifestyle analysis, such as the assessment of psychological birth order and the interpretation of early recollections, provides a great deal of information about an individual’s motivations, preferences, and general orientation towards self, other, and the world at large. In this paper we will examine the ways that this information can be used to develop an expedient and comprehensive view of our clients’ career paths and to assist them in making choices that will satisfy their conscious.. (Read More)
  • Chapter 47 - Posted to The Empath
    John stood at the back of the barn, standing with one foot in front of the other. Although it had been more than 20 years since he had done this, he remembered the procedure like it was yesterday. Exactly 30 steps one foot after other, close to the old fence post. Although his feet had gotten a little larger since those days, the whole routine came back to him like he was a kid again. What John was looking for was something he had done when he was 13. It was a time capsule he had buried on the advice of.. (Read More)
  • Hypnotic Language Experiments - Posted to Hypnotic Language Experiments
    I've been wanting to spend some time improving my ability to improvise complex patterns of indirect suggestion, so I started this blog as a place to post some of my experiments. I will begin by rewriting each of the hypnotic inductions found in chapter 5 of Cory Hammond's manual Hypnotic Induction & Suggestion, using a variety of indirect hypnotic techniques. Since the whole purpose of this is for me to improve my skill in being tricky, you should take care not to underestimate the trickiness of anything you'll read here. If you are trained in the use of clinical hypnosis and.. (Read More)