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		<title>Learn How To Hypnotize People</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 10 Nov 2010 21:07:40 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Theresa Stolk</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Clinical Psychology]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[how to hypnotize]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[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...]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Learn <a href="http://chicagopsychology.org/mm/how-to-hypnotize-people/">how to hypnotize people</a> 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.   <span id="more-970"></span></p>
<p>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.   This earlier use of hypnotism created the mind-block that most people had towards hypnotism.   Mention the word hypnotism and the average person’s mind would automatically thinks ‘mind control’ and ‘robot’.</p>
<p>Today  hypnotism has become a very valuable and natural (free from chemicals) form of treatment when used correctly to aid either oneself or others.  People fear what they do not know.   Hypnosis, when used correctly, relaxes the body and the mind completely, and assesses the subconscious mind. This part of the mind can only be reached when you are totally relaxed.</p>
<p>Just before you fall asleep at night your subconscious mind is the ‘voice’ thinking about tomorrow, going over the happenings of the day that is just ending for you, giving you insights into solving a problem you may be worrying about. When you are awake and alert during the day coping with your daily life, your rational mind is active and your natural defense mechanisms comes into play.</p>
<p>The subconscious mind is the little voice inside telling you not to walk under that ladder, when your rational mind says ‘don’t be so superstitious’.   Most people already use a form of self-hypnosis without realizing it.  When faced with a stressful situation some people take ten deep breaths to calm themselves, or picture a calm seascape or imagine a loved one by their side.</p>
<p>Imagine how much more you can achieve in your life by learning <a href="http://chicagopsychology.org/mm/how-to-hypnotize/">how to hypnotize</a> people. There are quite a few methods of doing this and  each person is different and may responds to different methods. Once you have learnt the basic techniques you can put them into practice until you become an expert.</p>
<p>Hypnosis should be used responsibly and not for self-gain or to control others.   The correct techniques can be learned and there is an explosion of  information available on the internet that will teach you the correct way to do this as  hypnosis has now become a very popular form of treatment.</p>
<p>Hypnosis can be used for self-help to rid oneself of a smoking addiction or a shopping addiction, or to aid a friend with a drinking problem.  There are many instances where hypnosis is a much better, greener, and more effective treatment for psychological problems than chemical substances are, as these can become addictive with over-use.</p>
<p>Famous words:  In reading the lives of great men, I found that the first victory they won was over themselves.  Self-dicipline with all of them came first – <em>Harry Truman</em></p>
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		<title>Business Coaching Training</title>
		<link>http://chicagopsychology.org/mm/business-coaching-training/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 01 Nov 2010 05:14:16 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Lelani Sturdevant</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Coaching]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[business coaching]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Business coaching training]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[coach training]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Business coaching training is one course or program that you can complete online. It might not be the best option for you but online training is the best choice if you are one of those who are working and at the same time want to study business coaching. What are the advantages or benefits of...]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Business coaching training is one course or program that you can complete online. It might not be the best option for you but online training is the best choice if you are one of those who are working and at the same time want to study business coaching. What are the advantages or benefits of training online?<span id="more-963"></span></p>
<p><em><strong>Round the Clock Support and Learning Resources</strong></em></p>
<p>Traditional schools can only provide you with customer support service during business hours. Compared to online business coaching training where they can provide you round the clock assistance through their chat services, forums, phone calls, e-mails and even their extensive FAQ’s which might just answer your concern.</p>
<p><em><strong>Less expenses but More Value</strong></em></p>
<p>Traditional classes hold around 1 to 2 hours only. The thing here is that, studies have been shown that students can only focus within 20 to 40minutes. Lectures over than that is no longer productive. This is where online classes are an advantage since you do not have to seat there and listen to the lecture for straight 2 hours. Courses or topics can be break-up into 5 to 20 minutes segment. You can take a break and you have the option to resume or not.</p>
<p><em><strong>Adaptive</strong></em></p>
<p>Online business coaching training program is just the same with what traditional schools are offering. What is more is that their course outline is always updated, evolving, adapting and improving.</p>
<p><em><strong>Time is Gold</strong></em></p>
<p>Time is precious and certainly time is money! When you consider taking your training online, you definitely save your time and money. Why is that? If you enroll in traditional schools then you will observe that tuition fees in traditional schools are much higher than fees online. Another thing is if you enroll in traditional schools then you have to make time for your classes not to mention that you have to take time to commute from your place to school.</p>
<p>If you take training online then you can save time and money since you do not have to commute for you can study at the comfort of your home. Also online training is certainly much cheaper than enrolling in traditional schools.</p>
<p>With all this benefits, there is no wonder that individuals would rather chose online business coaching training. So if you are planning to start your career in coaching then better start coach training now. You have lots of online schools that provide you with the best training that you need.</p>
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		<title>Business Coaching Certification</title>
		<link>http://chicagopsychology.org/mm/business-coaching-certification/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 01 Nov 2010 04:32:25 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Lelani Sturdevant</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Coaching]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[business coaching]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[business coaching certification]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Coaching is a fast growing career these days. People are getting interested in this career that they go for training in reputable schools and get their certification. Business coaching is one job that most individual prefers. They can practice it in private, they are able to help others and still are involved in business. Theses...]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Coaching is a fast growing career these days. People are getting interested in this career that they go for training in reputable schools and get their certification. Business coaching is one job that most individual prefers. They can practice it in private, they are able to help others and still are involved in business.<span id="more-959"></span></p>
<p>Theses professional consultants are hired by companies or even small business owners to aid them in analyzing weak spots in the business. They are there to make recommendations of the best actions to take to solve the problem. They are also there to aid them to improve their marketing, help raise financial sources and a lot more. They are referred to as professional problem solvers in the world of business.</p>
<p>Most business coach has a coaching certificate. They have acquired that from taking a training course in the field of coaching business and after passing the qualifying exam they then receive their business coaching certification. With this course, they are taught the strategies and marketing in business, certain issues that you might encounter when running your own coaching business, and of course the ways on how to get and retain your clients.</p>
<p>It is important that you know how to handle your client, the <a href="http://chicagopsychology.org/mm/books-on-relationship/">relationship</a> between a coach and client is quite delicate. Remember that this business owners are quite superior in nature thus they are not accustomed to being told what to do so you need finesse to establish a good relationship for a more productive outcome.</p>
<p>Your business coaching certification can certainly help you since most companies search for one that has good credentials in business coaching. Your certificate and training can vouch for your ability to deliver solutions to whatever problems that the company or organization is facing.</p>
<p>Know that as a business coach your ultimate goal is to make your clients business more productive, profitable, less stressful environment, efficient employees. Most companies certainly want to retain their people as well as keep their business updated.</p>
<p>Indeed business coaching job is a promising career. If you have that analytical mind, a good problem solver and a good interpersonal skills then you are much welcome to join in this business coaching career. It only takes you six months of training to get your certification and you are ready to be a business coach. So if you are interested then go ahead and check out the different schools that offers business coach</p>
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		<title>Executive Coaching Tools</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 01 Nov 2010 04:12:22 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Lelani Sturdevant</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Coaching]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[coaching]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[coaching tools]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[executive coaching tools]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Are you having problems in your organization? Do you encounter problems with leadership, staff relations, stress management and decision making? Then I guess it is better for your company to consider outside help like hiring an executive coach. This can help the effectiveness of your co-workers and teams in your organization for the organization to...]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Are you having problems in your organization? Do you encounter problems with leadership, staff relations, stress management and decision making? Then I guess it is better for your company to consider outside help like hiring an executive coach. This can help the effectiveness of your co-workers and teams in your organization for the organization to reach your business goals.<span id="more-954"></span></p>
<p>Executive coaching is the future of your company and will be able to help your business grow. It can help you define your goals and it can provide you with tools and techniques needed to reach your goals much faster. Also it can help your top management leaders to make a better decisions and in improving their relationship with co-workers.</p>
<p>It is a fact that in a business, the key to success is to have effective people working for you. That is why it is vital to invest your money in developing their skills and developing their full potential. The more effective your people are the higher the chances that your business will succeed and take it to a much higher level.</p>
<p>Executive coaching tools are quite popular term in the coaching field. Oftentimes the terms coaching tools and coaching techniques tend to be used often and interchangeably. But to define this two, coaching tools are instruments thus coaching tools include assessment instruments, interviews, evaluations tools and many more. Coaches should know how to use these tools and when to use it.</p>
<p>Coaching techniques refers to the way these tools are going to be use. It is actually the art of using a tool or the way it is being use. It has been proven that coaching techniques and tools certainly improves the coachee.</p>
<p>Hiring an executive coach can certainly bring lots of benefits to your business. Despite the fact that you will be spending quite a lot of money but still it is all worth it with the benefit that it brings to your business. To mention a few of this benefits are,</p>
<ul>
<li>Executive coaches can help in developing junior executives to step up into much higher level.</li>
<li>They can help to correct problem behavior especially between employees</li>
<li>Executive coach can give support training and development o staff or team members that are not performing well. This is much better option than hiring and training another one.</li>
<li>Executive coach can help in developing new management teams or if not make changes to the existing one to make it more effective.</li>
</ul>
<p>These are just a few of the benefits of hiring an executive coach. Your company will sure have more opportunity for growth and will have a much pleasant place to work for everyone in the company.</p>
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		<title>Life Coach Accreditation</title>
		<link>http://chicagopsychology.org/mm/life-coach-accreditation/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 01 Nov 2010 04:07:24 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Lelani Sturdevant</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Coaching]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[life coach]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[life coach accreditation]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Coaching is one career that has become in demand worldwide. That is probably the reason why a lot of people are taking up this career. In fact a great number of new coaches are taking coach training every year to get their certification. To get an accreditation will let you become a life coach and...]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Coaching is one career that has become in demand worldwide. That is probably the reason why a lot of people are taking up this career. In fact a great number of new coaches are taking coach training every year to get their certification. To get an accreditation will let you <a href="http://chicagopsychology.org/mm/become-a-life-coach/">become a life coach</a> and you can get your <a href="http://chicagopsychology.org/mm/life-coach-jobs/">life coach</a> accreditation from any coaching schools near you.<span id="more-951"></span></p>
<p>There is one thing to take note though, you can begin coaching even without accreditation. Of course it is good to add to your credentials that you have life coach accreditation but then again you can start your career as life coach even without that certification or piece of paper. Anywhere you go, no matter what county you are in, you can practice that carrier without them asking you for any accreditation or certification.</p>
<p>So what is the catch then? Why get a certification or accreditation? A lot of schools are using the accreditation thing to attract a lot of students and thus charge you high fees. If you want to waste your money then you can enroll in such schools but the truth is, schools who give out accreditations and school that does not is really the same. All you get is some training for coaching and that’s it.</p>
<p>So how important then is life coaching accreditation? Let’s just put it this way so as not to be blatant. What is most important in coaching is, are you an effective coach to your clients? The truth is a client does not really look whether the school you attended is accredited or not, they will hire you because they can communicate well with you and they can see that you can provide them with the best solution that they need. So an accreditation does not really matter.</p>
<p>But for new comers in coaching, a good coach training would be best for you. There are many schools of coaching that you can choose to. You will probably get confuse which school to choose. So how can you possibly make a wise choice? Consider the following when choosing your school.</p>
<ul>
<li>Read testimonials from others</li>
<li>Check whether the school’s philosophy coincides with yours.</li>
<li>Check the school if they are prompt to answer any of your queries whenever you call them.</li>
<li>Try to find a school that teaches your desired forte. A good example for this is if you prefer training that coincides with your faith as a Christian so it is important for you to choose a Christian course or program.</li>
</ul>
<p>Try to focus on theses facts and do not be attracted by all those advertising, high fees and accreditation thing but look for the best school that would best fit your need.</p>
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		<title>Christian Marriage Counseling</title>
		<link>http://chicagopsychology.org/mm/christian-marriage-counseling-3/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 01 Nov 2010 03:56:23 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Lelani Sturdevant</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Etcetera]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Marriage brings two people to become one and it is intended to  bring joy to each other.  On the other hand,  destroying marriage and making it ugly is the work of the enemy of God.  This is where  marriage  counseling comes in. From the moment an intruder whether  it is a person or a situation,...]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Marriage brings two people to become one and it is intended to  bring joy to each other.  On the other hand,  destroying marriage and making it ugly is the work of the enemy of God.  This is where  marriage  counseling comes in.</p>
<p>From the moment an intruder whether  it is a person or a situation, comes into the relationship of a husband and wife, it is important to exert effort not to allow it destroy the union because marriage is a sacred thing which God instituted and nothing should separate the husband and wife.<span id="more-947"></span></p>
<p>It is important for the husband and wife to be able to identify if any problem is about to set in or is already there.  If the situation seems hopeless, then it is time for <a href="http://chicagopsychology.org/mm/christian-marriage-counseling/">Christian marriage counseling</a>. In  <a href="http://chicagopsychology.org/mm/online-christian-counseling/">Christian counseling</a>,  the husband and wife discuss whatever problems they have and together with the counselor, try  to address these and work on ways  to strengthen their marriage with the help of God’s teachings.</p>
<p>In counseling, the different problems which a couple are having which may range from communication problems, emotional problems and other issues like adultery, deceit and even getting addicted to pornography are dealt with .  Emotional wounds and even mental problems are also discussed in order for the couple to understand more one another.</p>
<p>If a husband and wife are having problems whether big or small, and can’t seem to handle it well, they now have to admit they need God . It is  important to realize  that a husband and wife need the help of God because without Him, no counseling will work in solving the problems of the marriage.  He alone can make things beautiful again for a couple. No matter what they do, for as long as they do it on their own, they will not be successful in dealing with their problems.</p>
<p>Lastly, a husband and a wife must take their marriage vows seriously and  continue seeking the Lord’s wisdom as they face the  different trials and challenges that a marriage goes through. Marriage is a lifetime commitment and each partner must do his or her part in making the marriage work.  It is not enough to say they love each other without exerting any effort to preserve their union. Each partner must exert effort to please the other partner and not getting tired of loving each other. Marriage is such a beautiful thing to let it go to waste.</p>
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		<title>Types Of Stress</title>
		<link>http://chicagopsychology.org/mm/types-of-stress/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 01 Nov 2010 03:53:46 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Lelani Sturdevant</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[General Health]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[stress]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Each one of us has surely experienced stress at some point of our lives. This can come in different forms. It can come from the workplace, in the family, or from peers. It can also be emotional stress that is brought about by post- traumatic disorders, monetary issues, or even from your responsibilities and tasks....]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Each one of us has surely experienced stress at some point of our lives. This can come in different forms. It can come from the workplace, in the family, or from peers. It can also be emotional stress that is brought about by post- traumatic disorders, monetary issues, or even from your responsibilities and tasks. However, not all kinds of stress are the same. Below are the different types of stress that you may find yourself in:<span id="more-943"></span></p>
<p><em><strong>Eustress</strong></em></p>
<p>The following are the stress symptoms that one may feel from eustress:</p>
<ul>
<li>Thrill or excitement from watching a horror movie</li>
<li>Excitement from winning a game or race</li>
<li>Excitement from buying your first car</li>
<li>Accomplishment of a challenge</li>
<li>Pride from being a first- time parent</li>
<li>Happiness from love</li>
<li>Excitement when going for a holiday</li>
</ul>
<p>This kind of experiences certainly lets you feel positive. Eustress is often called the “positive stress” or “good stress.” It has a positive effect on us. There is a feeling of fulfillment, contentment, and excitement. However, it only lasts for a short time. It is found to “cure” people because it encourages the person to bring out his or her best ability and maximum output.</p>
<p><em><strong>Distress</strong></em></p>
<p>This is the exact opposite of eustress. This is the “bad” or “negative” stress. That is why it is called distress. It is caused by horrible events and experiences, and often destroys the coping mechanism of the person. The following are experiences that cause distress:</p>
<ul>
<li>Death of a loved one</li>
<li>Financial problems</li>
<li>Heavy work responsibility and workload</li>
<li>Strained relationship</li>
<li>Chronic illnesses</li>
</ul>
<p>Distress can either be acute stress or chronic stress. The former is short- term; while the latter is long- term.</p>
<p><em><strong>Hyperstress</strong></em></p>
<p>This is the third kind of stress. It often occurs when the person is pushed beyond his or her limits. This is the product of someone who is overloaded or overworked. Sometimes, even the smallest things can trigger hyperstress. These are the following people who re prone to this:</p>
<ul>
<li>Mothers who have hectic lives in the workplace and the home</li>
<li>A wall street trader who is often tense</li>
<li>A person who is financially- strained</li>
<li>People who work in a fast- paced environment</li>
</ul>
<p><em><strong>Hypostress</strong></em></p>
<p>Hypostress is the counterpart of hyperstress. This kind of stress is often experienced by bored people. If you are stuck in an unchallenging job, like factory workers, then you are prone to this. This kind of stress brings restlessness and lack of inspiration.</p>
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		<title>Stop Anxiety Attacks</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 01 Nov 2010 03:40:30 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Lelani Sturdevant</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Etcetera]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[In order to know how to stop a panic attack, you must first know the cause of it. The treatment differs, and is based on the severity of the attack. The following is a list of a few steps and methods that you can adopt in order to stop the attack: Step 1: Just like...]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In order to know <a href="http://chicagopsychology.org/mm/how-to-stop-a-panic-attack/">how to stop a panic attack</a>, you must first know the cause of it. The treatment differs, and is based on the severity of the attack. The following is a list of a few steps and methods that you can adopt in order to stop the attack:<em><strong></strong></em></p>
<p><em><strong>Step 1:</strong></em> Just like what was mentioned, you must know what triggers the attack. Once you recognize it, you become more prepared when you are faced with an attack. You can control it, too. Instead of attacking the signs and symptoms, attack the cause. It is more likely that you can stop the attack through this.<span id="more-938"></span></p>
<p><em><strong>Step 2: </strong></em>After knowing the root cause, devise ways that can distract your mind. Your attention must be diverted when you are being attacked. Since you know what causes the attack, you are fully aware of the symptoms that signal the attack. After discovering the symptoms, you are much more able to recognize them, and this makes it easier for you to apply techniques that can stop it.</p>
<p>The goal is to stop the signals from reaching your brain. You can do so by slowing down by breathing. Your mind is able to calm down and focus. Consequently, you stop thinking about the attack. A clear mind also helps you think more clearly, so that you can focus on the situation and think of ways on how to stop <a href="http://chicagopsychology.org/mm/chest-pain-anxiety/">anxiety</a> attack.</p>
<p><em><strong>Step 3:</strong></em> When you are faced with an attack, it is important that you accept what you feel. This should help you defeat the attack. Being angry or depressed slows down your recovery. Some people go out of their way to avoid situations or stimuli that trigger the attacks.</p>
<p>When you are under an attack, it is much better and healthier to just accept what you are feeling and what is happening. This way, you can think of ways that can help you stop and prevent the attacks. It is important to fight back during an attack.</p>
<p>Any anxiety panic attack symptom is likely to be set off when they are thought about everytime. When you focus on the cause, you will have a hard time to think of ways to prevent and stop it. You must not let the situation control you. Instead, you must control it. Applying the right kind of <a href="http://chicagopsychology.org/mm/ways-to-relax/">relaxation</a> and breathing techniques should help you prevent the attacks from occurring in the future.</p>
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		<title>Marriage Counseling Questions</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 01 Nov 2010 03:35:02 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Lelani Sturdevant</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[marriage counseling]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[marriage counseling questions]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[A counselor in a marriage counseling session will be asking a lot of questions to the husband and wife for this is the way he can help them.  The partner will be able to understand the different issues that are affecting the marriage and how they can be resolved.  The questions are there to help...]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>A counselor in a marriage counseling session will be asking a lot of questions to the husband and wife for this is the way he can help them.  The partner will be able to understand the different issues that are affecting the marriage and how they can be resolved.  The questions are there to help the couple address their problems and how their relationship can be taken back on track. A marriage counselor helps a couple who are having problems with their relationship.<span id="more-934"></span></p>
<p>Following are some of the more common marriage counseling questions which a counselor uses as tools in counseling a husband and wife so they can better understand the different issues they have to resolve:</p>
<p><em><strong>What issues in the relationship have brought you to marriage counseling?</strong></em></p>
<p>This question is asked in order to know why the husband and wife are there in the first place.  Each partner of course has different issues with the other so what the counselor does is to ask each other what issues each one has with the other.  Most of the time, the issues center on finances, children, communication, infidelity and intimacy.  There may be times when a partner is not aware that his or her partner was already having problems in the different areas of their marriage life.</p>
<p><em><strong>Which of the issues is the most important?</strong></em></p>
<p>Since there are different issues that a husband and wife have to settle, what the counselor does is to ask each of the partner what he or she thinks is the most important one that needs to be resolved.  One partner may say physical intimacy as the number one issue that has to be addressed while the other may think that the financial aspect is the one that is most important in a marriage.  So  the counselor  helps the couple determine and set their priority in the right perspective and later on deal with each one of them constructively.</p>
<p><em><strong>How do you feel about your spouse’s most important issue?</strong></em></p>
<p>The moment the partners are able to open up and come out with the different issues that hound them, they now are able to better understand each other because each one already knows what is  most important to the other person.  Through this, the couple can work hand in hand towards a better understanding of one another and to having a better relationship.</p>
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		<title>Marijuana Addiction Treatment</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 01 Nov 2010 03:28:15 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Lelani Sturdevant</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[drug addiction]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Cannabis is present for a lot of centuries already. This plant is useful in making rope, thread, and clothes. Its other purpose is for smoking because of its medicinal purposes. It has been present in America for more than 40 years. It is also known as marijuana, and about 5 million Americans use this. In...]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Cannabis is present for a lot of centuries already. This plant is useful in making rope, thread, and clothes. Its other purpose is for smoking because of its medicinal purposes. It has been present in America for more than 40 years. It is also known as marijuana, and about 5 million Americans use this. In fact, the younger generation- high school and college students- are more prone to using it. These people are also used to <a href="http://chicagopsychology.org/mm/quit-drinking-alcohol/">drinking alcohol</a> and using other illegal drugs.<span id="more-931"></span></p>
<p>There are different reasons why people use marijuana. Some smoke it out of curiosity, peer pressure, or fun. People say that this kind of drug sends them into some kind of euphoria or “high,” which brings relaxation, sexual arousal, and better socialization. For the past 2 decades, there is an increase of marijuana users.</p>
<p>It is very much known that marijuana addiction brings a lot of physical and behavioral effects on people. Most vehicular and work- related accidents involve people who smoke this drug. This is due to the feeling of sluggishness and mental clouding.</p>
<p>It is very stupid to even ask if marijuana is safe to smoke during pregnancy. Expecting mothers often give birth to small- sized babies who are also very lightweight. This is not common to most babies. There is also a stronger risk for blood cancer.</p>
<p>There are some people who are already sick, and still choose to smoke marijuana. According to research, there is a bigger chance that they will develop bronchitis,  respiratory tract infections, COPD and emphysema. There is no nicotine in the drug; but, its tar content is far greater than cigarettes. That is why it strongly triggers lung cancer.</p>
<p>Cognitive deficits are also common to marijuana users. People who use it for a short time are found to have confusion, mental clouding, and memory defects.</p>
<p>Marijuana addiction treatment often starts out with education, monitoring of drug use, reinforcing social support, treating possible comorbid <a href="http://chicagopsychology.org/mm/psychiatric-depression-treatments/">psychiatric</a> disorders, and referring to a specialist.</p>
<p>There are some cases of withdrawal, and acute panic reactions and flashbacks. These are managed and deal with during supportive therapy. Sometimes, in severe cases, low- dose benzodiazepines are used. Withdrawal symptoms are often mild, and they do not need medication.<br />
Patients who have drug addiction or dependence are put under a treatment program. Its aim is to avoid any kind of relapse. The individual’s <a href="http://chicagopsychology.org/mm/substance-abuse-jobs/">substance abuse</a> and cognitive behavior are evaluated. There is also a laboratory testing, group therapy, education, social services, and individual counseling. The 12- Step Program is also encouraged.</p>
<p>These programs require self- evaluation in order to strongly deal with problems involving substance abuse.</p>
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