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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
Dr. Daniel Amen Releases “The Brain in Love” Book Along with New PBS Special
Dr. Daniel Amen (http://www.danielamen.com) joins forces with PBS to launch a new special with the release of his new book “The Brain in Love,” to make love last and make love unforgettable. “The Brain in Love” book and special went public in early August and shares 12... - August 29, 2009 - Amen Clinic
Yoga Poses to Practice at Any Moment in Your Daily Life
How many times have you heard someone say, "I'd really like to do yoga but I just don't have time for it?" That is no longer an excuse. The new book, Yoga in No Time at All, published by PranaPower, LLC, provides 39 poses that can be done while you are brushing your teeth, putting your... - August 26, 2009 - PranaPower, LLC
Anger Management Agency Adds Spanish Speaking Classes
Daybreak Counseling Service the most widely used source for anger management education and anger management classes in Los Angeles is now serving Spanish speaking clients. - August 25, 2009 - Daybreak Counseling Service
International Association for Suicide Prevention (IASP) and the WHO to Launch World Suicide Prevention Day at the UN
The IASP and the WHO to hold a UN press conference to launch World Suicide Prevention Day on September 10th, at 10 AM. - August 25, 2009 - International Association for Suicide Prevention (IASP)
NIH Study: Health Care Professionals Find Value in Behavior Imaging Technology
As health care professionals look to save time and money and improve their patients’ access to specialists, no matter where they live, they will look more and more to telehealth solutions like Behavior Technology for clinical treatment and training for behavioral disorders. - August 23, 2009 - Caring Technologies
Times Square Sign to Tout Spirit Thinking®
TRI Psychologists President Tries Novel Approach to Attract Literary Agent for New Self-Help Series. - August 21, 2009 - Advocate USA LLC
Transcending the Depths of Hell: Against All Odds - Author Emerges with a Heart-Felt Story
After ten long, grueling years, the much anticipated Life story of a young man up against major odds, comes to fruition. The process of not just writing, but living what has been an extremely tumultuous existence, has brought forth a solid individual. Perseverance, prayer and faith have contributed to the solidarity of this humble young man. - August 11, 2009 - DE-CLUTTER Your Life!
Madness and Wasted
Marya Hornbacher joins host Mary Woods on August 10, 2009. Hornbacher is an award-winning journalist, mental health advocate, and lectures widely on both writing and mental health. - August 09, 2009 - WestBridge Community Services
Anger Management Expert Asked to Write for LA Examiner Online News
Shannon Munford the owner of Daybreak Counseling Service was recently awarded the opportunity to become the LA Examiner’s local beat writer on all things anger management. - August 06, 2009 - Daybreak Counseling Service
Dianetics Is Now Visual - Anyone Can Unlock the Secrets of Their Mind
Now for the first time ever, Dianetics the Modern Science of Mental Health, in a visual presentation with a step-by-step guide of how to get rid of unwanted sensations and emotions, irrational fears and physchosomatic illnesses. - August 05, 2009 - Church of Scientology Los Angeles
Texas Research and Investment Obtains Spirit Thinking Process® Series Being Developed by Dr. Reece W. Manley
TRI acquires works of Dr. Reece W. Manley, seeks agents and publishers for predicted 100,000 run on self-help and spirituality platforms. - July 31, 2009 - Advocate USA LLC
Transformational Living Center Provides Residential Eating Disorder Treatment for Working Women and Students
The Transformational Living Center (TLC) in Tucson, Arizona, is the culmination of 10 years of research into the most effective options for eating disorder treatment and relapse prevention, and includes the option to stay in treatment while continuing to work and go to school. - July 29, 2009 - Mirasol Eating Disorder Recovery Centers
Back to Life, Back to Normality...Recovering from Psychosis
Douglas Turkington joins guest host Dr. Mark Green on July 27, 2009 to discuss his work in the realm of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and his new book titled ‘Back to Life, Back to Normality’. - July 26, 2009 - WestBridge Community Services
How North Shore Families Can Swim Through the Economic Tsunami
North Shore families, perceived as insulated from the recent economic turmoil, have in fact been enormously affected, says Mark Samuelson who runs a distinguished counseling practice on the North Shore of Chicago in Evanston, IL. Also a supervising faculty member at The Center for Psychoanalytic Study, Samuelson says North Shore families can turn potential danger into opportunity by reevaluating what is most important in their lives. - July 15, 2009 - Mark Samuelson Counseling
New Book "Your Health in the Information Age" Reviewed Enthusiastically in JAMA - See informationagehealth.com
A review in the Journal of the American Medical Association has positively recommended "Your health in the Information Age," a new book written by Peter Yellowlees MD, as an academic and insightful look into the exciting and nascent world of online health care. - July 08, 2009 - Peter Yellowlees MD
Bestselling Author John Lee Opens Private Practice in Asheville, NC
Bestselling author, John Lee, announces that after 23 years of lecturing, providing workshops, seminars and clinical trainings in 40-50 cities a year both nationally and internationally he is opening a private practice in the beautiful mountain city of Asheville, NC beginning September 1,... - July 08, 2009 - John Lee Books and Seminars
Still Codependent After All These Years: A 5-Day Training Seminar with John Lee
Still Codependent After All These Years: Recovering from Addiction to Behaviors, People, Processes, Patterns, & Performing. A 5-day training seminar with best-selling author John Lee at the beautiful Isis Cove Retreat Center. - June 30, 2009 - John Lee Books and Seminars
The Anger Solution: A Five-Day Training Seminar with John Lee
The Anger Solution: The Proven Method for Achieving Calm and Developing Healthy, Long-lasting Relationships provides a revolutionary and unique approach for understanding an often confusing emotion. Finally, there is a simple and elegant way of working with a feeling that every human being has a right to express. - June 30, 2009 - John Lee Books and Seminars
They Are Funny, Interesting and Informative
That's why people buy books from Bridgeross Communications – The Dysfunctional Father's Guide, mysteries by psychiatrist David Laing Dawson and the highly praised Schizophrenia: Medicine's Mystery – Society's Shame by Marvin Ross. - June 24, 2009 - Bridgeross Communications
Professional Certification Program in Anger Management Expanded
Marriage and Family Therapists of New York expands its Anger Management Certification Program to include on-site training. - June 22, 2009 - Marriage and Family Therapists of New York
Merilife: Relationship Help is Just a Click Away
Divorce rates in India are rising at an alarming rate. Be it Delhi, Bangalore or Mumbai, the divorce rates have almost doubled or even tripled in recent times. But what does this suggest about the number of couples who are not in a happy marriage? It’s anybody’s guess. Aditi, married... - June 21, 2009 - Merilife
Social Psychologist and Author Launches Major Research Program on Couples and Finances
Premier state of the art Research Program on couples and the way they handle finances. - June 18, 2009 - Marriage and Family Therapists of New York
J.K.Yog Announces Yog Sessions & Discourses on 'The Science of the Soul, Path to Self Realization & God-Realization' by Swami Mukundananda in Boston, MA (June 21-27, '09)
Learn the Composite Yog through synthesis of ancient yoga systems such as Ashtanga yoga, Dhyan yoga, Samkhya yoga etc. Through simplified yogic techniques such as Subtle Body Relaxation (SBR), Creative-Meditation (Rup Dhyan), Di-Vibe Asanas-Pranayam and Enlightening Discourses from Swami Mukundananda, rejuvenate Body, Mind, and Soul. - June 18, 2009 - Jagadguru Kripalu Yog
Dieting and America’s Obesity Crisis May be Solved by Emerging Field of Food Psychology Coaching
Creators say if facts and information could heal and transform people's food, weight and health woes, they would have done so long ago. - June 16, 2009 - John Spencer Ellis Fitness & Personal Development
North American Seminars Inc. Has Expanded Its Travel Offering for Medical Professional Course Attendees
North American Seminars Inc. has expanded its travel services for course attendees to include additional discounts on hotels, rental vehicles and airline bookings. Extended services can be booked directly on www.healthclick.com when registering for a course. - June 10, 2009 - North American Seminars
Double Trouble in Recovery
Howie Vogel joins host Mary Woods on One Hour At a time, on Monday June 8th at 3 pm EST, 12pm PST. Tune in on Monday June 8th to hear Howie Vogel discuss the creation and development of Double Trouble in Recovery. Have a question during the show? The listener call in number is 1-866-472-5792. - June 07, 2009 - WestBridge Community Services
LACAP Publishes Counselling & Psychotherapy Guidelines for Referrals from GP's
The London Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy has published information for Doctors about making effective referrals to psychological services in the UK. - June 01, 2009 - London Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy
McCormick Foundation Awards Grant to Support Prevail Health Solutions’ Effort to Help Returning Veterans
Prevail Health Solutions LLC, a Chicago-based healthcare technology company, announced today that a $300,000 grant to The Veterans Corporation by the McCormick Foundation and Major League Baseball will fund a trial of Prevail’s evidence-based, cost-effective online intervention for veterans,... - May 31, 2009 - Prevail Health Solutions
Taking Action Program Gets to the Heart of Procrastination. The ToDo Institute Offers a New 30-Day Distance Program to Make Progress on an Unfinished Project
Using methods from Japan, including Morita Therapy and Kaizen, this distance learning program will help you move forward with an unfinished project, while providing exposure to strategies and tools that can be used in the future to address procrastination. In this program you will have the support, encouragement, and guidance you need to overcome practical and psychological obstacles and accomplish something that becomes part of your life and legacy. - May 30, 2009 - ToDo Institute
Should We Lower the Drinking Age?
What would happen if drinking were legal at 18 years of age? Alex Koroknay-Palicz joins host Mary Woods on One Hour At a time, on Monday June 1st at 3 pm EST, 12pm PST. Tune in on Monday June 1st to hear Alex Koroknay-Palicz discuss the issues revolving around lowering the drinking age. Have a question during the show? The listener call in number is 1-866-472-5792. - May 30, 2009 - WestBridge Community Services
At Ease Retreat - Get Fit With the Lighter Side of Boot Camp
Vita Vie Retreat, formerly known as Bella Vita Retreat, introduces a whole new perspective on their weight loss boot camp with their all new “AT Ease Retreat.” This new retreat follows the boot camp theme but lightens up the intensity for people interested in body shaping and toning, relaxation, spa, meditation and stress reduction techniques. - May 25, 2009 - Vita Vie Retreat
North American Seminars, Inc. Introduces a New Physical Therapy Continuing Education Course, an Algorithmic Based Treatment Approach to Vestibular Dysfunction
North American Seminars, Inc., www.healthclick.com introduces An Algorithmic Based Treatment Approach to Vestibular Dysfunction. This physical therapy continuing education course is a two day training event created to assist rehab professionals evaluate and treat dizziness and imbalance. - May 23, 2009 - North American Seminars
LACAP Launches a Hand-Edited UK Psychotherapist & Counsellor Directory Today
The London Association of Counselling & Psychotherapy (LACAP) has started work compiling and publishing a regional database of recommended Counselling, Psychotherapy and Therapy websites today. LACAP hopes to complete the project by the end of September 2009. - May 22, 2009 - London Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy
Valentine and Tina: Love in the Time of Crystal Methamphetamine
Tune in to www.voiceamerica.com, Health and Wellness channel on May 11, 2009 to hear Petros Levounis's interview. One Hour at a Time with host Mary Woods and guest host Dr. Mark Green airs Mondays at 3pm EST, with all previous shows available for download at any time. - May 10, 2009 - WestBridge Community Services
Seeking to Gain Trichotillomania Awareness, Charlene Blacer Voted 2009 Notable Winner in Leading Moms in Business in StartupNation’s Competition
Charlene Blacer of The Secret Mane announces that it has been recognized as Notable Winner in the top 200 mom-owned businesses in StartupNation’s 2009 Leading Moms In Business Competition. The competition, sponsored by VerticalResponse, recognizes the achievements of mothers across the... - May 07, 2009 - HelpMe2Stop.org
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder - Myths and Truths
Tune in to www.voiceamerica.com, Health and Wellness channel on April 27, 2009 to hear Diane Davey’s interview. One Hour at a Time with host Mary Woods and guest host Dr. Mark Green airs Mondays at 3pm EST, with all previous shows available for download at any time. - April 26, 2009 - WestBridge Community Services
MedEZ Releases Cost Reporting Module (Beta)
A Cost Reporting module for inpatient and outpatient behavioral health providers and medical billing specialist this includes CMHC's, IOP, IPF, CORF and ORF's. Currently they are the only software that offers this feature to provide an Exhibit 5 and detailed summary from patient admittance to discharge and concurrent billing that follows. - April 25, 2009 - MedEZ Medical Software
Faces of Combat: Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and Traumatic Brain Injury
Tune in to www.voiceamerica.com, Health and Wellness channel on April 20, 2009 to hear Eric Newhouse’s interview. One Hour at a Time with Mary Woods airs Mondays at 3pm EST, with all previous shows available for download at any time. - April 19, 2009 - WestBridge Community Services
Regression, Love and Passivity-New DVD Set from Bestselling Author, John Lee
Passivity is one of the most overlooked, secretive and misdiagnosed issues in psychology today. This video teaches viewers how to come out of emotional regression and passivity and be passionate about their lives so they can discover how to love in an active, mature and emotionally satisfying way. - April 11, 2009 - John Lee Books and Seminars
Healthcare Reform & Addiction Treatment - Interview with Ronald W. Manderscheid, Ph.D on One Hour at a Time with host Mary Woods of WestBridge
Tune in to www.voiceamerica.com, Health and Wellness channel on April 13, 2009 to hear Ronald W. Manderscheid’s interview. One Hour at a Time with Mary Woods airs Mondays at 3pm EST, with all previous shows available for download at any time. - April 11, 2009 - WestBridge Community Services
Lacap Announces the Expansion of Couples Therapy (Marriage or Relationship Counselling)
The London Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy reported today that it had more than doubled its clinical resources for Couples Therapy. The Company Director, Donald Kirkpatrick, explained why. - April 10, 2009 - London Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy
Healing the Heart of New York City
Nurture New York announces its latest group psychotherapy and trauma incident support programs...and invites journalists to experience state of the art healing techniques at its Midtown Healing Center. - April 08, 2009 - Nurture New York
Lacap Offers Group Psychotherapy - a "Credit Crunch" Response?
“In the Credit Crunch people are effectively saying to us – ‘Need Therapy – Can’t Afford Therapy!' There is a lot of worry out there. It’s a situation that needs to be responded to!” Donald Kirkpatrick, founder member and clinical manager of Lacap, today commented. - April 08, 2009 - London Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and Substance Abuse in Returning Iraqi and Afghanistan Veterans, on One Hour at a Time with Host Mary Woods of Westbridge
Tune in to www.voiceamerica.com, Health and Wellness channel on April 6, 2009 to hear Dr. Potenza’s interview. One Hour at a Time with Mary Woods airs Mondays at 3pm EST, with all previous shows available for download at any time. - April 04, 2009 - WestBridge Community Services
Austin Couples Find Non-Pathologizing Local Marriage Counselors via GoodTherapy.org
Couples in Austin who seek counseling to save their marriage now get a chance to connect with non-pathologizing marriage counselors and therapists in their vicinity. - April 02, 2009 - GoodTherapy.org