http://ezinearticles.com/?cat=Book-Reviews:Psychology EzineArticles.com - Trusted By Millions as The Source For Quality Original Articles http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/2.0/ Through 40 years of anecdotal documentation in his book The Insanity Offense, Dr. Torrey makes the strong connection between severe mental illness, homelessness and violence. His contention is that it is imperative the mental health policies be reformed. Tue, 17 Nov 2009 16:22:40 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Mental-Illness-and-Homelessness-Connected-to-Violence&id=3257016 http://ezinearticles.com/?Mental-Illness-and-Homelessness-Connected-to-Violence&id=3257016 The Master Key Course is a powerful source of information for learning, understanding, and applying the energy of thought in relation to shaping one's life. Many have used the knowledge shared in this book as a tool to change lives for the better. Popular teachings such as what is found in books like "Think and Grow Rich" by Napolian Hill and the far-famed movie "The Secret" are perfect examples of how interested people are in this is type of knowledge. Wed, 11 Nov 2009 14:16:26 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Ponderings-of-a-Master-Key&id=3225511 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Ponderings-of-a-Master-Key&id=3225511 The Chief's announcement that the old women be left behind to fend for themselves, sends the wrong message to his people. It signifies what happens to those who adopt the habits of old women, i.e. carrying walking sticks, complaining of aches and pains, etc. The chief confers with himself and delivers a morally incorrect choice. Wed, 21 Oct 2009 16:32:29 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Two-Old-Women&id=3093268 http://ezinearticles.com/?Two-Old-Women&id=3093268 This book should be read by the psychotherapists for whom it is intended and also by anyone, male or female, who wants a better understanding of why men are the way we are. David Wexler draws upon masses of research and his own experience as a father, husband and uncomprehending-of-women man to offer guidance to therapists looking for new ways to help their male clients. Mon, 19 Oct 2009 21:34:21 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Men-in-Therapy&id=3103897 http://ezinearticles.com/?Men-in-Therapy&id=3103897 Ernest Becker was a cultural anthropologist born on September 27, 1924 and died in March 6, 1974. He wrote several books studying human nature, specifically trying to understand why man acts the way he does. Wed, 07 Oct 2009 16:10:12 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Ernest-Becker-Biography-of-the-Father-of-the-Science-of-Evil&id=2900091 http://ezinearticles.com/?Ernest-Becker-Biography-of-the-Father-of-the-Science-of-Evil&id=2900091 This is an older book. I think it was written sometime in the mid 1980s. Still, Unlimited Power remains extremely relevant today and happens to be one of the most effective books I've ever read in my life. Tue, 06 Oct 2009 19:04:31 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Review-of-Unlimited-Power-by-Anthony-Robbins&id=3040546 http://ezinearticles.com/?Review-of-Unlimited-Power-by-Anthony-Robbins&id=3040546 Being Genuine is simply stated, one of the best books I have read all year. It very clearly and effectively conveys a process for communicating with others in a genuine and non-judgmental way. Thomas D'Ansembourg is a student of Marshall Rosenberg's Nonviolent Communication Process but rather than simply restating Rosenberg's principles, he enhances and adds a new dimension to non-violent communication based on his experience as a psychotherapist and youth counselor. Thu, 01 Oct 2009 16:56:09 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Being-Genuine-A-Book-Review&id=2973957 http://ezinearticles.com/?Being-Genuine-A-Book-Review&id=2973957 Ernest Becker was a cultural anthropologist born on September 27, 1924 and died in March 6, 1974. He wrote several books studying human nature, specifically trying to understand why man acts the way he does. Wed, 23 Sep 2009 13:58:24 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Ernest-Becker-Biography-of-the-Father-of-the-Science-of-Evil&id=2900091 http://ezinearticles.com/?Ernest-Becker-Biography-of-the-Father-of-the-Science-of-Evil&id=2900091 This slim volume is a clear-cut guide to the hypnotically permissive manner of encouraging clients to uncover their own solutions. O'Hanlon distinguishes this solution-oriented hypnotherapy from what he calls the traditional approach with its emphasis on treating the "causes" of problems and the outside-in focus of the hypnotherapist telling the client what to do to overcome her pathology. Fri, 18 Sep 2009 22:30:23 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Evocative-Or-Manipulative?-The-Trance-of-Modern-Hypnotherapy&id=2921742 http://ezinearticles.com/?Evocative-Or-Manipulative?-The-Trance-of-Modern-Hypnotherapy&id=2921742 Dr. Bricklin and Dr. Elliot are well regarded experts in the field of child psychology and have 30 years experience helping fathers to adopt the correct approach in fighting for custody of their children on the break up of a relationship. The first key point in their book is that it is much easier to win custody of your child at the outset than it is to have a case reopened later. Fri, 18 Sep 2009 09:49:31 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Fathers-Custody-Rights-Custody-Strategies-For-Men-Review&id=2663082 http://ezinearticles.com/?Fathers-Custody-Rights-Custody-Strategies-For-Men-Review&id=2663082 When decisions we make or when we evaluate the decisions and choices of others it can sometimes be perplexing as on the surface it seems so irrational or lacking any logic. A recent read of mine, SWAY offers insight into the human draw towards irrational decisions. Fri, 07 Aug 2009 08:02:00 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Invite-a-Devils-Advocate&id=2679819 http://ezinearticles.com/?Invite-a-Devils-Advocate&id=2679819 Dr. Bricklin and Dr. Elliot are well regarded experts in the field of child psychology and have 30 years experience helping fathers to adopt the correct approach in fighting for custody of their children on the break up of a relationship. The first key point in their book is that it is much easier to win custody of your child at the outset than it is to have a case reopened later. Tue, 28 Jul 2009 11:30:33 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Fathers-Custody-Rights-Custody-Strategies-For-Men-Review&id=2663082 http://ezinearticles.com/?Fathers-Custody-Rights-Custody-Strategies-For-Men-Review&id=2663082 Learning does not end in our 20s. Though childhood, adolescence and old age have been broadly studied, adulthood has remained unexplored based on the assumption that learning ends. I'm happy to report that, for the stage between 50 and 75, that era is coming to an end with an insightful new book, The Third Chapter: Passion, Risk and Adventure in the 25 Years after 50. Sara Lawrence-Lightfoot, a Harvard sociologist and professor, explores what it means to be strong, mature, powerful, and sexy during this 'in-between' age, when we're neither old nor young. Mon, 27 Jul 2009 12:19:42 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?What-Happens-in-the-25-Years-After-50?&id=2340648 http://ezinearticles.com/?What-Happens-in-the-25-Years-After-50?&id=2340648 What is being highly sensitive? How does one cope when the world overwhelms them? This is the volume to read. Tue, 21 Jul 2009 15:55:17 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Book-Review-The-Highly-Sensitive-Person&id=1332264 http://ezinearticles.com/?Book-Review-The-Highly-Sensitive-Person&id=1332264 Old Age is to be enjoyed. This book shows the way covering all important aspects. Finances, accommodation, leisure, Health, Secrets to happiness and other topics are covered. Fri, 17 Jul 2009 12:04:43 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Joy-of-Aging-by-PV-Ramamurti-Book-Review&id=2592285 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Joy-of-Aging-by-PV-Ramamurti-Book-Review&id=2592285 This is a review of Michael Lee's "How to Become an Expert Persuader in 20 Days" book. Warning:Reading this Article Could Change Your Life for the Better. Persuasion Expert and Internationally acclaimed success author, Michael Lee, has released a very powerful book that is rapidly empowering former "door mats" into experts of persuasion in just a matter of days. To find out how this is happening just read on. Thu, 18 Jun 2009 11:16:36 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Persuasion-Expert-Reveals-How-to-Become-an-Expert-Persuader-in-Twenty-Days-Review&id=1232289 http://ezinearticles.com/?Persuasion-Expert-Reveals-How-to-Become-an-Expert-Persuader-in-Twenty-Days-Review&id=1232289 Learning does not end in our 20s. Though childhood, adolescence and old age have been broadly studied, adulthood has remained unexplored based on the assumption that learning ends. I'm happy to report that, for the stage between 50 and 75, that era is coming to an end with an insightful new book, The Third Chapter: Passion, Risk and Adventure in the 25 Years after 50. Sara Lawrence-Lightfoot, a Harvard sociologist and professor, explores what it means to be strong, mature, powerful, and sexy during this 'in-between' age, when we're neither old nor young. She tells the stories of 40 men and women she interviewed over two years, asks very good questions, and dashes some worn out Thu, 14 May 2009 16:45:27 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?What-Happens-in-the-25-Years-After-50?&id=2340648 http://ezinearticles.com/?What-Happens-in-the-25-Years-After-50?&id=2340648 Cesare Lombroso was a professor in psychiatry and criminal anthropology. By using concepts based on physiognomy that criminals have a distinct physical features, he combined early eugenics, psychiatry, social Darwinism, Morel's degeneration theory and French positivism to explain criminological theories which were based on the idea that criminality was inherited. Mon, 11 May 2009 15:24:21 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Was-Lombroso-Only-a-Product-of-His-Own-Time?&id=2317474 http://ezinearticles.com/?Was-Lombroso-Only-a-Product-of-His-Own-Time?&id=2317474 Feeling rejected Most people avoid rejection as much as they can. Some people feel more rejected than others. Also, the term "rejection" can mean different things to a different person. Mon, 27 Apr 2009 16:30:23 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?How-to-Deal-With-Rejection&id=2263941 http://ezinearticles.com/?How-to-Deal-With-Rejection&id=2263941 The problem of child suicide continues to grow and the lives of many young people aged from 10 upwards will be lost to this tragic event. In the United States alone, suicide is the third leading cause of death in teenagers and the fourth leading cause of death in pre-teens. Mon, 06 Apr 2009 15:34:32 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?How-to-Deal-With-the-Suicidal-Child&id=2165297 http://ezinearticles.com/?How-to-Deal-With-the-Suicidal-Child&id=2165297 Let's say that you are asked, 'How are an apple, a grape, and a peach alike?' You probably have conscious images of the items. It takes only a bit of reflection to decide that the right answer is, 'they are all kinds of fruit.' Knowing represents cognition. Tue, 10 Mar 2009 09:13:24 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?What-is-Cognition-and-Cognitive-Dissonance?&id=1586068 http://ezinearticles.com/?What-is-Cognition-and-Cognitive-Dissonance?&id=1586068 This is the final part of a five-part series exploring the ideas and suggestions for achieving happiness in The Happiness Hypothesis by Jonathan Haidt, positive psychologist. I looked at the "ethic of divinity," peak experiences or moments of self transcendence, and the importance of love and work. Finally, I asked two questions about happiness that have preoccupied humans for ages. Tue, 10 Mar 2009 08:43:18 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Why-Attaining-Happiness-is-So-Elusive,-Part-5&id=2048962 http://ezinearticles.com/?Why-Attaining-Happiness-is-So-Elusive,-Part-5&id=2048962 This is the fourth part of a five-part series exploring the ideas and suggestions for being happy in The Happiness Hypothesis by Jonathan Haidt, positive psychologist. I look at the Adversity hypothesis and the Virtue hypothesis. The first holds that in order to grow you need to overcome setbacks in your life. The second contends that you need to practice virtue to be happy. Both notions give my life a greater sense of purpose and meaning. Tue, 10 Mar 2009 08:35:02 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Why-Attaining-Happiness-is-So-Elusive,-Part-4&id=2048949 http://ezinearticles.com/?Why-Attaining-Happiness-is-So-Elusive,-Part-4&id=2048949 This is the third part of a five-part series exploring the ideas and suggestions for living a fulfilled and happy life in The Happiness Hypothesis by Jonathan Haidt, positive psychologist. It describes the progress principle, the adaptation principle, the happiness formula, and the term "finding flow." It also distinguishes pleasure and gratification, do and have, and passionate love vs. companionate love. Tue, 03 Mar 2009 13:54:50 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Why-Attaining-Happiness-is-So-Elusive,-Part-3&id=2022375 http://ezinearticles.com/?Why-Attaining-Happiness-is-So-Elusive,-Part-3&id=2022375 Past life regression (PLR) may be both an experimental technique and a form of therapy, but it has scientific credibility only if reincarnation itself is proven scientifically to exist. The existence of reincarnation is not yet a scientific truth. Recent studies indicate that reincarnation merits acknowledgment as a scientific hypothesis because it can be falsified or confirmed through scientific investigation. For this reason Dr. Ian Stevenson's international field studies are immensely important. Any idea that has clinical usefulness has clinical validity, but the clinical validity of PLR has yet to be convincingly demonstrated. Mon, 23 Feb 2009 10:14:51 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?A-Modern-Case-of-Past-Life-Regression&id=1993666 http://ezinearticles.com/?A-Modern-Case-of-Past-Life-Regression&id=1993666 "Your Moment of Power" is an excellent ebook about the power of living in the present moment. This review hopes to cover some of the broad topics of the book. Fri, 20 Feb 2009 11:25:07 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Your-Moment-of-Power-by-Timothy-Whiston&id=1914638 http://ezinearticles.com/?Your-Moment-of-Power-by-Timothy-Whiston&id=1914638 I just finished reading the "Psychology of Poker," by Alan Schoonmaker. As an avid online and offline poker player and poker blogger, I read as many books as I can on the topic of poker. In my opinion, this is one of the greatest books ever written. Fri, 20 Feb 2009 10:49:03 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Psychology-of-Poker-Book-Review&id=1988258 http://ezinearticles.com/?Psychology-of-Poker-Book-Review&id=1988258 Book review of The Invisible Bodies by Jay Alfred. Neuroscientists have cannibalised mysticism in the 20th century. Alfred has successfully challenged the reductionist model of mind. Tue, 17 Feb 2009 14:02:30 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Beyond-the-Physical-Brain&id=1968850 http://ezinearticles.com/?Beyond-the-Physical-Brain&id=1968850 If you want to learn more about human intelligence or why some folks are wicked smart and others seem to just be place holders, rather than fully engaged in their life experience, then perhaps you ought to do a little reading on the subject. After carefully studying how human intelligence is defined and how it works and after reading countless research papers, I have now come to the conclusions of which works I feel are most appropriate on the topic. Fri, 06 Feb 2009 11:51:40 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Want-to-Learn-More-About-Human-Intelligence?&id=1960207 http://ezinearticles.com/?Want-to-Learn-More-About-Human-Intelligence?&id=1960207 If you are studying childhood development and want to know what it is all about, then you'll have to do a little bit of reading, no - I take that back, you'll need to do a lot of reading. Why you ask? Well, because there is indeed, a whole lot to the subject. For instance, maybe you didn't know but how the mother or caregiver handles a new born through their first 18-months can affect the actual structure of the forming brain. Seriously, it's real and there is lots of studies to verify this. Fri, 06 Feb 2009 11:32:21 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Psychological-Attachment-Theory-and-Brain-Development&id=1959879 http://ezinearticles.com/?Psychological-Attachment-Theory-and-Brain-Development&id=1959879 Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion is definitely a book that con artists and scammers don't want you to read. This book will definitely give you power over them! Tue, 20 Jan 2009 15:49:23 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Watch-Out-For-the-Hypnotic-Scam-Artist&id=1889305 http://ezinearticles.com/?Watch-Out-For-the-Hypnotic-Scam-Artist&id=1889305 Modern parents are concerned about the effects of technology on their kids. Younger and younger children are spending more and more time interacting not with human beings, but with gadgets - cell phones, computers, video games, and other devices. Do we have reason to be concerned, and if yes, how do we go about setting limits? Fri, 02 Jan 2009 13:48:54 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Gen-Text-Raising-Well-Adjusted-Kids-in-an-Age-of-Instant-Everything-Book-Review&id=1837467 http://ezinearticles.com/?Gen-Text-Raising-Well-Adjusted-Kids-in-an-Age-of-Instant-Everything-Book-Review&id=1837467 This is the first part of a five-part series exploring the ideas and suggestions for achieving happiness in The Happiness Hypothesis by Jonathan Haidt, positive psychologist. First, it discusses the importance of the unconscious mind or the elephant in his analogy in our ways of thinking and acting. It briefly explains important concepts such as "negativity bias" and "affective style." Finally, it suggests three ways of influencing affective style: mediation, cognitive therapy and prozac. Wed, 31 Dec 2008 11:04:14 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Why-Attaining-Happiness-is-So-Elusive-Part-1&id=1829760 http://ezinearticles.com/?Why-Attaining-Happiness-is-So-Elusive-Part-1&id=1829760 This is a book review of Daniel Goleman's Social Intelligence: The New Science of Human Relationships. Goleman in his groundbreaking book reveals that neural linkages between humans influence the brain and the body. Continue reading to learn more about this fascinating science behind human relationship. Mon, 22 Dec 2008 15:02:43 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?A-Complete-Review-of-Social-Intelligence-by-Daniel-Goleman&id=1790143 http://ezinearticles.com/?A-Complete-Review-of-Social-Intelligence-by-Daniel-Goleman&id=1790143 This is a book review of Daniel Goleman's Social Intelligence: The New Science of Human Relationships. Goleman in his groundbreaking book reveals that neural linkages between humans influence the brain and the body. These invisible bridges give us the ability to change people's moods, emotions, and health - as these people can do to us. Wed, 17 Dec 2008 12:58:29 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?A-Complete-Review-of-Social-Intelligence-by-Daniel-Goleman&id=1790143 http://ezinearticles.com/?A-Complete-Review-of-Social-Intelligence-by-Daniel-Goleman&id=1790143 Are you an owl? Are you a dolphin? Are you a peacock? Fri, 05 Dec 2008 14:24:21 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Courage-to-Be-Who-You-Are&id=1720824 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Courage-to-Be-Who-You-Are&id=1720824 Let's say that you are asked, 'How are an apple, a grape, and a peach alike?' You probably have conscious images of the items.It takes only a bit of reflection to decide that the right answer is, 'they are all kinds of fruit.' Knowing represents cognition. Tue, 21 Oct 2008 16:07:06 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?What-is-Cognition-and-Cognitive-Dissonance&id=1586068 http://ezinearticles.com/?What-is-Cognition-and-Cognitive-Dissonance&id=1586068 Can we define creativity, and if we do, does that mean we are one step further in duplicating it? Is it possible to train a computer to be creative? Why not say artificial intelligence computer scientists, but psychologists, religious scholars and philosophers say not so fast because if you train a computer to be creative, then you are setting rules of knowledge use, therefore it would not be creative, rather following rules. Wed, 24 Sep 2008 11:52:54 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?What-is-Creativity-Anyway-and-How-Come-the-Human-Mind-is-So-Good-at-It?&id=1516603 http://ezinearticles.com/?What-is-Creativity-Anyway-and-How-Come-the-Human-Mind-is-So-Good-at-It?&id=1516603 All of us are affected by depression, whether we have such issues or not. For instance, 19% of our population in the United States takes depression drugs. So, with nearly 20% of our citizens taking depression drugs and considering all the depressed folks who don't but may have problems with alcohol or illegal drugs to cope, well you can see the problems we all face. Tue, 23 Sep 2008 15:21:53 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Know-Someone-Who-is-Depressed?-Why-Not-Read-Up-on-the-Subject-to-Help-Them&id=1514727 http://ezinearticles.com/?Know-Someone-Who-is-Depressed?-Why-Not-Read-Up-on-the-Subject-to-Help-Them&id=1514727 Dream dictionary is being explored in professional sleep study circles a lot more than ever. Dreams are considered to be supplements to conscious states, rather they are considered to be psychological doctrines that are deductions or abstracts that might or might not relate to real life happenings. Tue, 23 Sep 2008 13:38:42 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Structure-of-Strange-and-Obscure-Dreams&id=1500286 http://ezinearticles.com/?Structure-of-Strange-and-Obscure-Dreams&id=1500286 In 2003, on their 18th wedding anniversary, Richard presented his wife, Kristine, with a short manuscript called, "An Hour to Live." In it, he imagined that the end of his life was imminent. He posed questions originally asked by author Stephen Levine: Who would you call? What would you say? and Why are you waiting? Uncannily, the small book foreshadowed Carlson's unexpected death three years later of a pulmonary embolism. Following his death, Kristine published the book, adding her own responses to these questions. Titled, "An Hour to Live, An Hour to Love," Kristine asks the audience to discover their own answers. Thu, 11 Sep 2008 10:50:14 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?How-to-Succeed-Using-Gratitude-An-Hour-to-Live,-an-Hour-to-Love,-by-Richard-and-Kristine-Carlson&id=1466553 http://ezinearticles.com/?How-to-Succeed-Using-Gratitude-An-Hour-to-Live,-an-Hour-to-Love,-by-Richard-and-Kristine-Carlson&id=1466553 This is an article about some points made in the recent book "101 Facts About Bullying: What Everyone Should Know" such as the bully becoming a victim and visa versa. Also, the fact that bullies enjoy a high social status. Wed, 10 Sep 2008 09:48:31 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Must-We-Feed-the-Bully?&id=1465020 http://ezinearticles.com/?Must-We-Feed-the-Bully?&id=1465020 THE FAMILY CRUCIBLE, by Napier and Whitaker (1978), reads like a novel while at the same time laying down some of the fundamental concepts of family systems therapy. It is a case study of one family's experience in family therapy. While the therapy shifts from daughter to son and then to parent interaction to daughters and son, it is finally the couple's marriage that must be treated if issues are to be resolved. Thu, 28 Aug 2008 11:37:47 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?A-Review-of-The-Family-Crucible&id=1436591 http://ezinearticles.com/?A-Review-of-The-Family-Crucible&id=1436591 Martin's first experience going to a strip club was his 21st birthday. By the time Martin was 23 he was frequenting several clubs on a weekly basis. He thought this was normal enough behavior until he got involved in his first "real" relationship. He decided to hide this part of his life entirely from his partner. Fri, 15 Aug 2008 14:17:54 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Does-Having-a-Secret-World-Keep-You-From-Healing-Sexual-Abuse?&id=1404296 http://ezinearticles.com/?Does-Having-a-Secret-World-Keep-You-From-Healing-Sexual-Abuse?&id=1404296 Understanding sexual addiction takes a lot of study and time. Carnes gives a great overview and insight into what sexual addiction is all about. With this overview, counselors are able to get a better grasp on sexual addiction to either deal with clients or know how and where to refer them. Sex and sexuality are only beginning to make it out of the "taboo" of families and relationships; however, there is growing knowledge of the number of people with sexual addictions. Fri, 08 Aug 2008 10:35:31 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Critical-Annotation-Out-of-the-Shadows-by-P-Carnes&id=1383978 http://ezinearticles.com/?Critical-Annotation-Out-of-the-Shadows-by-P-Carnes&id=1383978 Wincze has given an enlightening overview of sexual dysfunction in the book, Sexual Dysfunction, second edition. Throughout the book, the reader grasps the concept of what sexual dysfunction is and then understands how to work with clients with sexual dysfunction. Fri, 08 Aug 2008 10:12:40 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Critical-Annotation-Carey,-M,-Wincze,-J-(2001)-Sexual-Dysfunction,-Second-Edition&id=1383997 http://ezinearticles.com/?Critical-Annotation-Carey,-M,-Wincze,-J-(2001)-Sexual-Dysfunction,-Second-Edition&id=1383997 Gary had always felt like he was overly emotional. His wife Judith was the only person with whom he shared his fears and vulnerabilities. In fact, she was the only one who knew about his history of sexual abuse. He didn't dare show sadness or grief among his male friends for fear of endless mocking. Tue, 29 Jul 2008 08:14:27 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Is-True-Masculinity-Possible-For-Male-Survivors-of-Sexual-Abuse?&id=1348820 http://ezinearticles.com/?Is-True-Masculinity-Possible-For-Male-Survivors-of-Sexual-Abuse?&id=1348820 What is being highly sensitive? How does one cope when the world overwhelms them? This is the volume to read. Mon, 21 Jul 2008 08:58:45 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Book-Review-The-Highly-Sensitive-Person&id=1332264 http://ezinearticles.com/?Book-Review-The-Highly-Sensitive-Person&id=1332264 Niall McLaren, psychiatrist for more than 30 years, analyzes the various theories of psychiatry. After showing what is wrong with each theory, he explains the criteria for establishing a viable theory. He then gives examples of how that theory can be reached. Thu, 19 Jun 2008 09:58:49 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Brilliant-Treatise-on-Future-of-Psychology-Book-Review-of-Humanizing-Madness-by-Niall-McLaren&id=1253744 http://ezinearticles.com/?Brilliant-Treatise-on-Future-of-Psychology-Book-Review-of-Humanizing-Madness-by-Niall-McLaren&id=1253744 This is a review of Michael Lee's "How to Become an Expert Persuader in 20 Days" book. Warning:Reading this Article Could Change Your Life for the Better. Persuasion Expert and Internationally acclaimed success author, Michael Lee, has released a very powerful book that is rapidly empowering former "door mats" into experts of persuasion in just a matter of days. To find out how this is happening just read on. Mon, 09 Jun 2008 16:06:11 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Persuasion-Expert-Reveals-How-to-Become-an-Expert-Persuader-in-Twenty-Days-Review&id=1232289 http://ezinearticles.com/?Persuasion-Expert-Reveals-How-to-Become-an-Expert-Persuader-in-Twenty-Days-Review&id=1232289 Viktor Frankl, famed psychotherapist and a holocaust survivor, said: The spiritual dimension cannot be ignored, for it is what makes us human. Spirituality is at the core of who we are; it defines for us what is meaningful in life. Fri, 23 May 2008 13:12:52 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Mans-Search-For-Meaning&id=1191655 http://ezinearticles.com/?Mans-Search-For-Meaning&id=1191655 True, much of what the public knows of the mental disorders, and specifically Schizophrenia is based on what they observe from films and television. This Oscar/Academy four time wining film, A Beautiful Mind, is a very compelling story about a genius mathematician/ cryptologist, who's life in Cold War era America, aroused his super paranoid and delusional thought process to overwhelm his mind. Fri, 16 May 2008 10:22:53 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?A-Beautiful-Mind-Nobel-Prize-Winning-Doctor-John-Nash&id=1172367 http://ezinearticles.com/?A-Beautiful-Mind-Nobel-Prize-Winning-Doctor-John-Nash&id=1172367 The focus of this review is on part five of Lefrancois text, Psychology for Teaching, which contains ninety eight pages. This section is on instructional leadership which is subdivided into four chapters. Motivation, teaching, discipline, classroom management and individualized instruction are topics covered in chapters eleven to fifteen. Generally, classroom practice requires a great deal more than what had been gleaned from educational psychology and reported in the first ten chapters. It demands, among other things, interpersonal and management skills of the highest order, patience, imagination, enthusiasm and worth. Mon, 05 May 2008 10:43:19 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Psychology-For-Teaching-A-Review&id=1151358 http://ezinearticles.com/?Psychology-For-Teaching-A-Review&id=1151358 The "I's" have it; the ego that is. Whenever your speech is dotted with "I's," especially "I want's" and "I have's," you are most likely not coming from your deeper, authentic self, but from your ego self. This is what I have been learning through Oprah Winfrey's series of free webcasts with Eckhart Tolle in their lessons/discussions on Tolle's amazing book, A New Earth, Awakening to Your Life's Purpose. Wed, 30 Apr 2008 16:34:39 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Leggo-My-Ego&id=1133792 http://ezinearticles.com/?Leggo-My-Ego&id=1133792 The Imposter Phenomena is real, or rather it is real in the minds of those who wear its heavy burden that is. The Imposter Phenomena happens when people reach a point of praise from their fellow man, notoriety, position or status that is beyond their own level of self-esteem. How does this occur? Mon, 28 Apr 2008 10:29:12 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Book-Review-Psychology-The-Imposter-Phenomena&id=1135307 http://ezinearticles.com/?Book-Review-Psychology-The-Imposter-Phenomena&id=1135307 Ego is a curious entity. Some experts say it is a part of our human makeup because it keeps our species alive. Other experts say it is the one reason that is going to end man's existence. Wed, 23 Apr 2008 13:25:01 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Letting-Go-Of-Ego&id=1119793 http://ezinearticles.com/?Letting-Go-Of-Ego&id=1119793 Become the person you always wanted to be. Discover strengths and make them stronger. Find your weaknesses, eliminate them or turn them around. Dr. Kevin Lehman helps you to know yourself, and to reinvent yourself. A Christian shrink: there's no one better! Tue, 15 Apr 2008 09:45:53 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Real-You&id=1099343 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Real-You&id=1099343 Copyright 2009 EzineArticles.com - All Rights Reserved.