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The Twelve-Step Recovery Program and How It Can Help You or Someone You Love Overcome Addiction - New Book Released by Dog Ear Publishing Author Bruce Brown
Understanding Twelve-Step Programs - a Quick Reference Guide uses quick, concise chapters to explain the basics of the twelve-step program and what it entails. This new book is written by Bruce Brown and published by Dog Ear Publishing. - February 24, 2010 - Dog Ear Publishing
National Institute of Mental Health Awards a Phase I SBIR Grant to MicroTransponder to Develop a Neurostimulation-based Therapy to Treat Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
MicroTransponder, Inc., a privately-held medical device company, announced that it has been awarded a Phase I SBIR grant from the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) to develop a neurostimulation-based therapy for the treatment of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). This project will... - February 19, 2010 - MicroTransponder Inc.
QPASSLIve.com Expands with Online Shopping
The Quick Psycho-Affective Symptoms Scan (QPASS), has added online purchase capability to their website, QPASSLive.com. QPASS is a professional assessment tool used by mental health professionals in the measurement of depression, anxiety, anger and related constructs. - February 19, 2010 - QPASS: Quick PsychoAffective Symptoms Scan
Medical Meditation Instructor Gets a Taste of His Own Medicine
Richard Nongard has released his new book, "Medical Meditation" based on his own experiences as both a patient and meditation instructor. - February 13, 2010 - LearnClinicalHypnosis.com
Only 1/10 Adults with ADHD Get Treatment
"Adult ADHD: What You Need to Know," a book released today by Health and Life, reports that only around one out of ten adults with ADHD, or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, received treatment over the last year. Up to 50% of adults with ADHD will suffer from mood problems such... - February 02, 2010 - Health and Life, a medical blog
Mobile Health Interventions Introduces Mobile Text Messaging Program Designed to Modify Unhealthy Behaviors
Health Txts assists people in changing unhealthy behaviors by sending text messages that encourage specific health behaviors at the times and in the places people need it most. - February 02, 2010 - Mobile Health Interventions
Brandspa Helps the Helpline Find Returning Veterans
NJ Branding and Marketing Agency Brandspa Chosen to Create Awareness Campaign for New Jersey Veterans' Helpline 1-866-VETS-NJ4. - February 01, 2010 - Brandspa LLC
MyDigitalFamily Releases New Book by Child Psychiatrist Urging Texting Ban While Parenting
Who even heard of texting five years ago? Now we have federal and innumerable state bans on texting (and cell phone use) while driving, providing yet another example of how we are a step behind in reacting to the explosive changes wrought by technology in our lives. But the impact of technology on our kids and families has been just as explosive and can be even more destructive than traffic accidents. So how about a texting ban while parenting? A doctor tells why and shows how. - January 27, 2010 - MyDigitalFamily
The Invisible Crisis No One is Talking About
There is a crisis that’s permeating every aspect of our society and crippling our communities, but because of the stigma it carries we lock it in the dark and make it an invisible crisis. - January 22, 2010 - The Depression Project
Christina Weiss Joins Marketing Team at Mirasol Eating Disorder Recovery Centers
Mirasol is proud to announce that Christina Weiss Bennison will be joining their team as Director of Clinical Outreach and Marketing. Before joining Mirasol, Christina worked as the Director of Clinical Outreach for a leading adolescent eating disorder and dual diagnosis program in California. - January 17, 2010 - Mirasol Eating Disorder Recovery Centers
Local Counseling Practice Offers Low Cost Therapy
If you don’t have insurance, good counseling will cost you $125 an hour, right? Yes, but a local group counseling practice is finding ways to lower costs and provide more affordable therapy options. Lifescapes Counseling Associates has always accepted insurance and offered a sliding scale... - January 15, 2010 - Lifescapes Counseling Associates, PLLC
The Spencer Institute for Life Coach Training Provides Help to Move Past Tough Economic Times
The life coaching industry is exploding as people want to master their lives to get an edge on their competition in a global market. - January 14, 2010 - John Spencer Ellis Fitness & Personal Development
Online Pastoral Counseling Practice of Dr. Reece Manley to be Recognized at Ceremony by Lambda Pride
Advocate USA, LLC, owner of Texas Research and Investment and The Online Pastoral Counseling Practice of Reece Manley cites Humanatarian Award from Lambda Pride. - December 23, 2009 - Advocate USA LLC
Free Yourself Books Launches New Website for Christians and Non-Christians Just in Time, as the New Cure for Holiday Blues
Discover the new, strategic level of drug-free therapy for stress, anxiety attacks and depression, using biblical principles and medical scientific facts. Anyone suffering from these 3 killers of the holiday spirits can learn how to get immediate relief without using drugs. - December 16, 2009 - Rich Reelz Entertainment
Free Psychic Network Completes Real Time Psychic Forum
Free Psychic Network proudly presents its brand new real time psychic forum platform. Designed to allow psychics and visitors to communicate, in a social network setting. The psychic forum allows users to post and receive updates on multiple platforms including mobile devices. Free Psychic Network... - December 13, 2009 - Free Psychic Network
Legacy of Giving Continues-the Malina Girls Help Students with Autism in Their Community
The Malina daughters raise funds for The Victory Center for Autism and Behavioral Challenges, a not-for-profit school for children with Autism and Behavioral Challenges in North Miami, FL - December 09, 2009 - The Victory Center for Autism & Behavioral Challenges
Vālant Releases the First Completely Web-Based Psychiatric Practice Management Suite
Vālant Medical Solutions announces the release of the Vālant Psychiatric Suite 3.0: the first and only completely web-based practice management suite designed specifically for psychiatrists. - November 18, 2009 - Valant Medical Solutions
Rethinking Psychiatric Crisis: Alternative Responses to “First Breaks”
Experts on responses to first-break psychosis from across the world gather in New York City, presenting a one-day conference open to the public: November 23rd, 2009 9 AM - 7:30 PM New York University, Kimmel Center - November 16, 2009 - International Network Toward Alternatives and Recovery (INTAR)
Psychologists in Sydney.com Launch Counselling & Therapy Services in NSW
Helping people change unhealthy thinking, habits, feelings and behaviours to improve their quality of life. - November 16, 2009 - Psychologists in Sydney.com
U.S. Air Force Turns to Behavior Imaging Technology and Virtual Reality for PTSD Treatment and Mental Health Training
Caring Technologies, Inc. (CT) and Virtually Better, Inc. (VBI) have teamed up to deliver pioneering technology to the U.S. Air Force for the purpose of enhanced clinical training, treatment, and consultation of behavioral problems and post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). “The goal of our... - November 03, 2009 - Caring Technologies
Magnolia Creek Treatment Center for Eating Disorders Continues to Bloom and Grow
Magnolia Creek continues to expand and enhance its program offerings through the addition of a Sunday partial-hospitalization program and a new programmatic schedule. The new schedule, built upon the current schedule, will provide for a greater variety of and access to therapeutic groups. - October 30, 2009 - Magnolia Creek Treatment Center for Eating Disorders
New Counseling Skills Course Offered Online by the College of Mental Health Counseling
The College of Mental Health Counseling is pleased to announce the new online "Effective Counseling Skills" course as a gateway opportunity for members of the public to offer counseling services for people seeking help for depression, marriage and relationships, addiction, and much more. - October 23, 2009 - College of Mental Health Counseling
"Haunted People" Potentially Explained: New Book Proposes a Mind-Body Basis for Anomalous Perceptions
People seeing ghosts? There may be a genuine mind-body foundation for such anomalous perceptions, according to two researchers, Michael Jawer and Marc Micozzi, MD, PhD. Their book, The Spiritual Anatomy of Emotion, suggests that sensing a presence, seeing an apparition, or feeling energy around a... - October 22, 2009 - Michael Jawer
Social Workers Receive National Honors for Dating Site for Adults with Mental Illness
Social workers Elizabeth Barrett of New Mexico and Michael Apgar of Colorado accepted a 2009 Reintegration Award from Eli Lilly and Company (NYSE: LLY) for TrueAcceptance.com. The Reintegration Awards honor treatment teams, programs, and services for their outstanding contributions and achievements in the mental-health community. - October 22, 2009 - TrueAcceptance.com
Arlington Heights Counseling Practice Expands Hours, Launches New Web Site
Psychologist Dr Shannon Doyle is expanding his counseling practice's hours to help provide Arlington Heights and surrounding communities with flexible, focused therapy services for individuals, couples, families, and adolescents. With active, local hospital affiliations, the counseling practice is dedicated to providing focused care and guidance to those dealing with life's challenges. - October 21, 2009 - Shannon Doyle Counseling
Self Help Turns to Christian Author for Authentication and Integration
Spirit Thinking Improves Christian Self Help Programs Current Offerings Self Help authors such as Wayne Dyer and even Dr. Phil have attempted the bridge between self help secular wisdom and inspired Christian self help. A new author, Reece Manley, may have made the connection missed by others in... - October 21, 2009 - Advocate USA LLC
Christina Pratt Talks About Shamanism and Transforming Depression on Her Radio Show on October 28
On her radio show "Why Shamanism Now? A Practical Path to Authenticity”, teacher, author, and founder of the Last Mask Center for Shamanic Healing, Christina Pratt, talks about how shamanic practices can be an alternative means to coping with depression. - October 20, 2009 - Last Mask Center for Shamanic Healing
VA Veterans Day Parade Set for Wednesday, November 11, 2009
The annual VA Veterans Day Parade will kick off at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, November 11. This year’s parade theme is “Home of the Free, Because of the Brave,” honoring veterans who have fought in the war efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan, also referred to as the Global War on... - October 17, 2009 - Phoenix VA Health Care System
Christina Pratt Talks about Shamanism and Mental Illness on Her Radio Show on October 21
On her radio show "Why Shamanism Now? A Practical Path to Authenticity,” teacher, author, and founder of the Last Mask Center for Shamanic Healing Christina Pratt talks about how, in shamanic cultures, mental illness is a reflection of a community’s imbalance rather than a particular individual’s weakness. - October 17, 2009 - Last Mask Center for Shamanic Healing
Crazy: a Father's Search Through America's Mental Health Madness
Pete Earley joins guest host Dr. Mark Green on October 19, 2009 to discuss his work as an author and investigative journalist. Pete Early brings a voice to issues that affect many, but so few have ever got a chance to hear. - October 16, 2009 - WestBridge Community Services
Eating Disorder Center of Denver Launches New Web Site
Redesigned site tailored for patients, families and professionals. - October 16, 2009 - Eating Disorder Center of Denver
Christian Book of the Year Gains Momentum from Final Studies
TRI, an independent research firm, has released final consumer data for Crossing Twice: Answers from the Source by Dr. Reece W. Manley, DD, M.Ed., MPM. - October 14, 2009 - Advocate USA LLC
“Drunkorexia” on the Rise in College-Aged Women
New and troubling phenomenon correlates eating disorders and binge drinking. - October 13, 2009 - Eating Disorder Center of Denver
Top Ranked Spirituality Expert Garners Book of the Year Award in Crossing Twice
Dr. Reece W. Manley, DD, M.Ed., MPM has gained another honor for his work as a spirituality expert. Rolex Gold sponsored Instamation News Network has named Crossing Twice: Answers from the Source as the Christian/Spirituality Book of the Year. Instamation provides in network information to a... - October 09, 2009 - Advocate USA LLC
Mental Health Care Foundation 5th Annual Children's Crisis Center Breakfast
Breakfast Event, November 5, 2009, to benefit the Children's Crisis Center at Mental Health Care in Tampa. - October 06, 2009 - Mental Health Care Foundation
Dr. Betty J. Kovacs Presents The Surprising Creativity of Grief at the Bodhi Tree Bookstore on October 17
The Kamlak Center presents Betty J. Kovacs, Ph.D., author of The Miracle of Death, in a two-hour seminar on how grief can transform our lives in surprising and creative ways. The seminar will focus on methods of working creatively with grief. - October 02, 2009 - The Kamlak Center
CARD Brings Experts Together for an East Coast Autism Conference This October
The Center for Autism and Related Disorders, Inc. will bring six of its autism experts to present a full day of workshops for parent and professional development, Rochester, New York on October 28, 2009. - September 26, 2009 - Center for Autism and Related Disorders
DIG Coaching Practice to Discuss the Meta Focus Method on Attention Talk Radio, an Insightful Look at Metaphoric Conversations and How They Can Move One Forward
Attention Talk Radio interviews Dr. Richard Siegel to gain insight on metaphoric conversations Friday, October 2, 2009, 2:00 p.m. ET. - September 26, 2009 - DIG Coaching Practice LLC
Dallas Author and Spirituality Expert Debuts Top Praised "Spirit Thinking" in Spirituality and Self-Development Genre
Advocate USA, in cooperation with Amazon brings, "Spirit Thinking: Your 30 Guide to An Enlightened Life" by Dallas Spirituality Expert Reece Manley to Public as Self Help, Self Development Book - September 22, 2009 - Advocate USA LLC
Hopefull: NC Teacher Publishes Book on Battle with Anorexia
North Carolina teacher and writer publishes book about her battle with anorexia. - September 13, 2009 - Kendal Finley Privette
Spirit Thinking Offers Two Free Gifts for Sign Up on Subscriber List
Free eBook of Teenage Girl's Parent Action Alert to be given to new subscribers of Spirit Thinking Inspirations, the newsletter of spirituality expert Reece W. Manley's Spirit Thinking website. Spirit Thinking is a division of Advocate USA, LLC. - September 12, 2009 - Advocate USA LLC
Will Jon and Kate Gosselin be Able to Move on and Build Better Lives? Psychologist Dr. Stephan B. Poulter Says ‘Yes’ - If They Understand Their ‘Ex-Factor’
Can the messy public breakup of Jon and Kate Gosselin end happily ever after? Despite heading in very different directions—Jon behaving as the flippant “Wild Child” and Kate acting as the protective “Mama Bear”—clinical psychologist Dr. Stephan B. Poulter, author... - September 08, 2009 - Prometheus Books
World Suicide Prevention Day Events Show Global and Local Activity
A wide range of groups from around the world have been submitting their planned activities for World Suicide Prevention Day on September 10th, to the International Association for Suicide Prevention and they show creativity and purpose. - September 06, 2009 - International Association for Suicide Prevention (IASP)
Nine-to-Fivers Find Relief in Nature Photography
Organization Members Escape the Daily Grind: Set Time Aside to Take, Share and Discuss Nature Photos. - September 01, 2009 - Nature Photographers Network
When Baby Proofing Your Home, Stress Proof It Too, Says Chicago Counseling Practice
The emotional health of the parents, and especially mothers, is critical to a successful new arrival of a baby into a family. Pre and post baby counseling can be beneficial to soon-to-be and new mothers, parents, and families as they prepare for the imminent changes that a baby brings. - August 31, 2009 - Urban Balance
Metropolitan MFT Offers a Saturday Morning Drop-in Support Group in NYC - a New Cycle Stars 2/6/10
Participants get a bit of counseling and tons of support for their life: Set and achieve goals, brainstorm ideas, share progress and challenges, identify and resolve repeating patterns, manage themselves and their emotions, learn new skills, tools and tips, get resources, meet new people, feel connected, and more. - August 31, 2009 - Metropolitan Marriage & Family Therapy, PLLC
Metropolitan MFT is Starting Another 12 Week Session Anger Management Group in NYC
In this program group members learn all about their anger and how to address it so it no longer wrecks havoc in their life. The program assists them stop hostile and aggressive behavior, recurring arguments and fights, relating by attacking and defending, and pushing loved ones away. They learn how to take control of themselves and their life, and build warm and loving relationships. - August 31, 2009 - Metropolitan Marriage & Family Therapy, PLLC
Thirteen Lyme-Literate Health Care Practitioners Reveal Their Treatment Strategies for Chronic Lyme Disease in New Book
A new book, Insights Into Lyme Disease Treatment: Thirteen Lyme-Literate Health Care Practitioners Share Their Healing Strategies, provides people with Lyme disease and their physicians with current, cutting-edge information on the treatment of chronic Lyme disease and the corollary conditions that... - August 30, 2009 - Connie Strasheim
“Why Shamanism Now?” Focuses on “Shamanic Advances in Mental Health in England” on September 2
On her radio show "Why Shamanism Now? A Practical Path to Authenticity,” teacher, author, and founder of the Last Mask Center for Shamanic Healing Christina Pratt welcomes Howard and Elsa Malpas who will talk about the impact of shamanic practice in the UK. - August 30, 2009 - Last Mask Center for Shamanic Healing
Adelphi University to Host Parenting and Trauma Expert Dr. Daniel Siegel
Adelphi University’s School of Social Work and Institute for Parenting are pleased to jointly offer the seminar “Mindsight and Integration: The Heart of Parenting and the Core of Healing Trauma” on Thursday, October 15, 2009, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on the second floor of the... - August 30, 2009 - Adelphi University