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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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Jin Shin Do®:Bodymind Acupressure® books
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Psychotherapy and Consulting
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Adult Depression and Childhood Abuse
   Over the years I’ve discovered that a significant proportion of adult clients who present with depression have a history of childhood abuse.  The abuse may have been sexual, physical and/or emotional.   At first I attributed this to the fact that I specialize in abuse and many clients
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Physical Problems Healed through Emotional Healing
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Alcohol and Substance Abuse Will Not Take Away Your Fears
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The science behind how the brain learns and remembers…
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Panic Attacks
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