What is Psychology?

Psychology is an academic and applied discipline involving the scientific study of mental processes and behavior. Psychology also refers to the application of such knowledge to various spheres of human activity, including problems of individuals' daily lives and the treatment of mental illness.

Psychology differs from the other social sciences — anthropology, economics, political science, and sociology — in seeking to explain the mental processes and behavior of individuals. Read More
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Esoteric anatomy
Esoteric anatomyEsoteric Anatomy offers a spiritual approach to massage, bodywork, and somatic psychology, demystifying an ancient transpersonal model for understanding energy in nature and working with consciousness in the healing arts. See more >>

Healing power of colour
Healing power of colour A look at the hidden role color plays in every aspect of our lives. Explores the use of color in ancient civilizations and its recent applications in modern medicine and psychology. See more >>

Colour Reading Cards
COLOUR READING CARDS PACKA limited Edition boxed pack of Colour Reading Cards and helpful booklet allows you to give Colour Readings, Chakra Readings or Colour Psychology readings that reflect a person's life at all levels. Use them to diagnose areas of a person's system and life that are See more >>

Jin Shin Do®:Bodymind Acupressure® books
JIN SHIN DO®:BODYMIND ACUPRESSURE® BOOKS AND BOOKLETSThe Joy of Feeling: Bodymind Acupressure by Iona Marsaa Teeguarden (364 page book, 1987, 2003; JSDF) $34.00The same classic book about the bodymind connection, with a beautiful NEW COVER (painting of the "5 Lands" on p. 64). Replete with case stories. Integrates See more >>

Psychotherapy and Consulting

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How Hormones Impact Your Life
We are all familiar with the popular and somewhat negative stereotype regarding women and their occasional tendency to be overly hormonal, especially while menstruating. The truth, however, is that all humans are solely run by hormones in a way that many of us fail to realize. Of course, See more >>

EMOTIONAL ABUSE: BENEATH YOUR RADAR?
There are three million cases of domestic violence reported each year. Many more go unreported. Emotional abuse precedes violence, but is rarely discussed. Although both men and women may abuse others, an enormous number of women are subjected to emotional abuse. Unfortunately, many don’t even know it. Why is See more >>

No More Aches and Pains: 3 Ways You Can Diagnose Your Health Problems
While only a licensed medical practitioner can offer you an actual diagnosis, sometimes, they just do not get it right. And, as is the case with many specialists, you might find that you have a months-long wait before you can even be seen for your first appointment. So, See more >>

After the Hospital: Caring for Your Mental Health After a Car Crash
Car crashes can be life-changing experiences. Some accidents are minor, while others are horrific. But what happens after the hospital visit when the physical bruises are healed? Healing the mental and emotional bruises of a car crash can be much more difficult. Car Crashes and Mental Health Crises While many See more >>

7 Tips For Supporting A Loved One Through Illness
1. Learn to communicate with your doctor and loved ones. Talk with your doctors on a regular basis so you can be informed of how to help your loved one deal with his illness. When you're at home, get into the habit of listening to your loved one See more >>

What is Psychotherapy?
Psychotherapy is having personal counseling with a psychotherapist, is an intentional interpersonal relationship used by trained and qualified psychotherapists to help and assist a client or patient in solving problems of living. Psychology is the scientific study of the human mind; psychotherapy is a general term that is used See more >>

Easy Ways to Give Back to Your Community
While the media tends to give attention to wealthy philanthropists, you don't have to have surplus cash to give something back to your community. In many cases, your time and empathy is far more valuable than cash donations. If you have the desire to help others, there are See more >>

How is Suboxone Treatment Different than Drug Abuse?
Physicians who treat opioid addiction also have the option of utilizing 'medication-assisted treatment', and the most common medications used in the treatment of opioid dependence today are methadone, naltrexone, and buprenorphine (Suboxone). Most people cannot just walk away from opioid addiction. They need help to change their thinking, behavior, See more >>

Headaches Raising Your Anger Level? 4 Ways to Make Your Home Easier to Live in
If your home environment is giving you headaches that are putting you in a foul mood much of the time, you can take measures to create a better living space. Whether your headaches are resulting from environmental factors such as allergens or disorderly spaces inside your home, resolving See more >>

Easy Ways to Improve Your Health
Improving Your Health No one is immune to the symptoms of having bad health. Many people practice unhealthy habits ranging from lack of physical activity, poor diet, and negative self talk. Much of these habits are interconnected in many ways. For instance, maybe your lifestyle contributes to a body See more >>

Exercise therapy for depression
Exercise therapy for depression Exercise can improve your health. This is a well known fact. While enhancing physical health, it has become widely accepted exercise can improve mental health too. This article will help you understand why health professionals are increasingly including exercise in depression interventions. You will discover See more >>

6 Ways to Feel More Confident About Your Body
Confidence and self esteem are important for a good quality of life. While feeling more confident about your body probably will not happen overnight, you can take several steps to get there. Read on to find out about six ways you can feel more confident about your body. 1. See more >>

Managing The Stresses Of Peer Pressure
Dealing with peer pressure can very stressful. It can be very difficult not to give in to your friends and other people in doing something you do not want to do. As a result, here are some suggestions on how to manage the stresses and anxieties of dealing See more >>

How to Pick the Perfect Holistic Health Practitioner for You
Your therapists, physicians, acupuncturists, massage therapists, body workers and energy workers need to be interviewed and checked out just like your roofer! I don't know about you but finding a good roofer is might-near-impossible. Psychological outcome research has shown that half of the therapists make us better and See more >>

DO YOU LOVE A NARCISSIST?
It’s easy to fall in love with narcissists. Their charm, talent, success, beauty, and charisma cast a spell, along with compliments, scintillating conversation, and even apparent interest in you. Perhaps you were embarrassed when your mate cut in front of the line or shuddered at the dismissive way See more >>