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Step of Mind Ltd Will Present Its Concept at the Silicom Ventures Summit
Step Of Mind Ltd was selected to present at the Silicom Ventures Summit on June 29th-30th in Tel Aviv. - June 27, 2008 - Step of Mind Ltd
Trippy Trilogy - Alive Mind's Altered Consciousness Collection
3 Acclaimed Documentaries Coming to DVD. - June 24, 2008 - Alive Mind
Introducing the Most Innovative Anger and Conflict Resolution Website on the ‘Net
There was a time in the not-so-distant past when someone needing psycho-educational services would have to travel miles on end for help. Conflict Coaching and Consulting, PLLC believes that professionals should be more accessible and have, in response, created the most innovative anger and conflict resolution programs available online. - June 20, 2008 - Conflict Coaching & Consulting, LLC
Todd’s Anger Management Solutions, PLLC Becomes Conflict Coaching and Consulting, PLLC
The East Coast’s leading provider of anger management services, Todd’s Anger Management Solutions, PLLC, announced that it has become Conflict Coaching and Consulting, PLLC effective June 15, 2008. - June 18, 2008 - Conflict Coaching & Consulting, LLC
AJ Novick Group, Inc. Updates Their World Class Online Anger Management Classes
The AJ Novick Group develops new updates to their state of the art online anger management classes. - June 18, 2008 - AJ Novick Group- Stress and Anger Management
Russ Allen Reports Link Found Between Electrical Pollution and Autism in Children
Since the 1990s, autism has become the fastest-growing developmental disability in the United States. With numbers on an annual rise, it has been estimated that one in every 150 births (24,000 newborns a year) will be diagnosed with autism. - June 14, 2008 - Glenmore Books
Leading Anger Management Expert Featured in ‘Real Simple’
One of America’s leading providers of anger and conflict management services, Carlos Todd, is featured in the June 2008 issue of ‘Real Simple’ – a popular publication of Time Inc. - June 12, 2008 - Conflict Coaching & Consulting, LLC
LIVE Internet Talk Radio Presents "Hypnosis for Positive Life Changes" with Jennifer Van Wie
Jennifer Van Wie of Life Path launches her new live internet talk radio show called “Hypnosis for Positive Life Changes” on the VoiceAmerica’s Health and Wellness channel. - June 11, 2008 - LIVE Internet Talk Radio
Trichotillomania "Trich" Sufferers Gain Support and Hair Help from TheSecretMane Salon
Charlene Blacer, owner of The Secret Mane Salon, helps people struggling with Trichotillomania to regain their natural hair and their confidence. - June 09, 2008 - HelpMe2Stop.org
On Being a Sh*t: Unkind Deeds and Cover-Ups in Everyday Life
Based on years of research, this book reports on the development and testing of a theory of being a sh*t. Inspired by Harry Frankfurt's best-seller, On Bullsh*t. - June 02, 2008 - Jane Gilgun Books
Anger Management Hits Real World Hollywood
Anger Managment Company offers classes to MTV Real World Hollywood residents. - May 27, 2008 - Daybreak Counseling Service
Mental Illness: From Both Sides
Authoress Carol U. Dorsey has written a book on mental illness with insight which has never before been available to the public. This book, Mentall Illness: From Both Sides, takes the reader through the experiences the patient has in a gripping and graphic way that will not soon be forgotten. The... - May 26, 2008 - Carol Dorsey
"Cohesive Life Coaching" Helps Working Adults Excel in their Careers and Personal Lives
Moms and Dads struggling to excel as professionals and parents make tremendous gains by partnering with a with a life coach. Powerful Mind Coaching uses research in Psychology and Mind/Body health to support working parents in their careers and improve quality of life for families. Dr. Mary Coussons-Read, Founding Principal of Powerful Mind Coaching, discusses this process of Cohesive Life Coaching and her results. - May 13, 2008 - Powerful Mind Consulting and Coaching, LLC
Memory: Lost & Found Just Published
James Hewitt RN has done it again. This book is dedicated to all the families and people affected by a Memory Disorder. The three most common forms of dementia are; Alzheimer's disease, multi-infarct dementia (MID) or vascular dementia, and Lewy body dementia. - May 07, 2008 - Jim Hewitt Writing
"The Global Learning Series" and New York State Psychiatric Institute to Raise Awareness of Social Anxiety Disorder in "Understanding Mental Health"
N.Y. State Psychiatric Institute and “The Global Learning Series,” announced today, that the education-focused television program distributed to public television, will feature Social Anxiety Disorder(SAD) in an episode called "Understanding Mental Health." - May 02, 2008 - GTS Education, Inc.
Introduction of Botox in Facial Paralysis Surgery Leading to Optimism for Bell's Balsy Patients
Bell's palsy is a disorder that can cause facial paralysis due to damage of the nerves that control the muscles that control facial movement. The typical effects of Bell's palsy can include swelling and inflammation of the face and affects the nerves that sends signals to the brain, which then... - April 30, 2008 - Facial Paralysis Institute
Changes in the Field of Revision Rhinoplasty
There are many changes going on in the field of revision rhinoplasty that will impact patients and doctors alike in the near future. - April 30, 2008 - Institute for Rhinoplasty and Nasal Reconstruction
New Book on Schizophrenia of Help to Families
Schizophrenia: Medicine's Mystery - Society's Shame written by Marvin Ross with a preface by David Dawson MD FRCP(C) is now available. Marvin Ross is an accomplished medical writer. Dr Dawson was formerly Professor of Psychiatry at McMaster University and Psychiatrist-in-Chief at the Hamilton Psychiatric Hospital. - April 21, 2008 - Bridgeross Communications
New Book Provides Unprecedented Look at Adolescent Mental Health Care
Twenty percent of the nation’s children under the age of 18 are affected with emotional and behavioral disorders and between 6 and 9 million of them suffer from what are known as serious emotional disabilities (SED). Each year, hundreds of thousands of these young people are admitted to out-of-home placements. The author of a new book, a registered nurse with twenty-plus years' experience, believes that it’s time to question the validity and benefit of many of these out-of-home placements. - April 18, 2008 - Deborah Clark Ebel, R.N.
Sexual Dysfunction Common with Opioid Pain Relievers; Treatment Helps
Patients taking opioid analgesics for more than a month to relieve chronic pain can experience hormonal disturbances leading to sexual dysfunction. This paper from Pain Treatment Topics discusses the causes, diagnosis, and treatment of this problem. - April 15, 2008 - Pain Treatment Topics
Sensory Branding With DMX
With the economy in this present condition, it is vital that a business establishment or company brand stay on employees and customers' minds. Providing customers with a wonderful experience should be number the #1 priority when it comes to making sure a business establishes customer loyalty and retains more customers. To help, DMX has launched sophisticated sensory experiences for companies who are looking to retain existing customers and attract new ones. - April 03, 2008 - DMX
A Personal Journey "Finding Wings with Shattered Pieces"
In the release of her first book, A Personal Journey, Finding Wings with Shattered Pieces, Phyllis outlines a proven 12 Stage Path, as she fought for survival in a world that was dark, distant and totally unfamiliar. Using these personalized stages, Phyllis conducts motivational and life skills seminars empowering people to reach beyond their current trials or setbacks to become the person God intended them to be. - March 20, 2008 - Phyllis Bedford
Misty Richards is Selected as the 2008 National Student President-Elect of the American Medical Women's Association
Ms. Richards is a Third Year Medical Student at Albany Medical College in Albany, New York. - March 11, 2008 - Engeye
Medisoft Medical Billing Software Announces the New Version 14 of Its Popular Practice Management Program Designed for Single Provider and Small Group Medical Offices
www.medicalbillingsoftware.com announces a new release of Medisoft Version 14, designed to help increase productivity, reduce costs, and provide better financial information to help the medical office run smoother. - March 05, 2008 - MedicalBillingSoftware.com
FDA Approves Pristiq for the Treatment of Adult Patients with Major Depressive Disorder
The FDA has approved PRISTIQ (desvenlafaxine), an SNRI, to treat adult patients with major depressive disorder (MDD). Wyeth expects to begin shipping PRISTIQ to wholesalers beginning in the second quarter of 2008. - March 01, 2008 - Wyeth Pharmaceuticals
Cell Phone Powered Self-Help Program Launches at iHelpWellness.com
iHelpWellness.com launches innovative cell phone powered program for an assortment of self-help courses including dieting, stress management, and communication skills. This innovative system helps individuals make real life changes by delivering structure and support throughout the day. - February 14, 2008 - Bright Tiger Enterprises, LLC
Newly Opened, Hallway of Life Recovery Center, Inc. Meets the Unique Needs of Women in Recovery in Delray Beach, Fl
Psychiatrist Owned and Operated Halfway House Empowers Women, Teaches a New Way to Live. - February 02, 2008 - Hallway of Life Recovery Center, Inc
Christians Affirmations Help Believers Affirm Their Way to Peace, Success, and Right Thinking
Christian Affirmation CDs now available to help believers “fight the good fight of faith” by replacing debilitating beliefs with positive statements and scriptures. - January 27, 2008 - Christian Meditation
The New Spirituality for Dummies Offers a Substantial and Fun Approach to Spiritual Life
It's Spirituality For the Rest of Us. In stores, January 22, 2008. With a friendly and conversational tone, the new, improved 2nd edition of Spirituality For Dummies helps readers find their way through the maze of modern life to an authentic spirituality that is universal, personal, and inherently optimistic. - January 22, 2008 - Sharon Janis
Tennessee Congressman David Davis Visits Peninsula Village
Congressman David Davis (District 1) and his Tennessee office manager Paul Chapman recently accepted an invitation to visit Peninsula Village in response to Congressional hearings that took place in October of 2007. These Congressional hearings were to review the US Government Accountability... - January 22, 2008 - Peninsula Village
Arizona Author Pens Children’s Book with Heart
Single mom and suicide survivor publishes children's book that helps kids cope with the loss of a loved one. - January 17, 2008 - Laura Olivieri
Local Artist Douglas Sandler Supports the Paul Wellstone Mental Health and Addiction Equity Act of 2007
Florida Artist Douglas Sandler recieved main page coverage of this very important issue in the January 6, 2008 issue of the Panama City, Florida news herald. The artist has taken up the fight for mental health and addiction parity for all Americans. Discrimination against people with mental illness and addiction is wrong. - January 12, 2008 - American Creative Services Publications
CyberTeam Ltd. Releases SHARM 2.4 Self-Hypnosis and Relaxation Machine
CyberTeam Ltd. offers advanced software tools for creating sound sessions for mind exploration and professional therapy. The new release allows SHARM users to create and enjoy more superior sound sessions with advanced brainwave entrainment and other sound technologies. - January 10, 2008 - CyberTeam Ltd.
Author, Therapist and Trainer, Andrew T. Austin is to Deliver Certified Practitioner Training in Integral Eye Movement Therapy in the UK
Integral Eye Movement Therapy is a brief therapy that utilises the application of neurological principals in order to generate rapid change in the area of undesired neurological imprints. The I.E.M. therapy model answers the question, "How did the client learn to feel this way, about that... - January 10, 2008 - Andrew T. Austin
New 10-Lesson e-Course Instills a "Joy of Optimism" and Success in Disenchanted Baby Boomers
There's a reason why success comes easily to some people and not to others: it has to do with their mindset. Amy Sherman's The Joy of Optimism e-course examines the outlook of successful, optimistic people and offers 10 Lessons on how to implement those same principles in one's life. - January 03, 2008 - Bummed Out Boomer
From the Jungles of Southeast Asia to the Deserts of Southwest Asia, PTSD Holds No Boundaries
American author and Vietnam veteran Robert Adams releases his decade long writing, Tripwire, as a self-help guide to his fellow vets, other sufferers of PTSD, and to the thousands returning from the Iraq War who may be facing their own battle in the months and years ahead. - January 01, 2008 - Robert Adams
American Institute of Stress 2007 Awards for Distinction and Innovation
The multibillion dollar market for stress reduction products and services has spawned a plethora of promotional advertisements making deceptive and fraudulent claims that are difficult to distinguish from the few that are legitimate. Consumers are confused. Learn how to separate the wheat from the chaff. - January 01, 2008 - The American Institute Of Stress
Anger Management Education Center Adopts New Curriculum
Daybreak Counseling Service has adopted the Century Anger Management curriculum in all five of its Los Angeles anger management education centers. - December 28, 2007 - Daybreak Counseling Service
A Hard-Won Understanding
Author Shares "Awareness, Acceptance and Appreciation" Concerning Mental Illness. - December 15, 2007 - Glenda Joy Race--Author
French Designer Juliette Longuet in Palm Beach: Fashion for Autism
Juliette Longuet will be releasing an exclusive preview of her 2008 spring/summer collection at Fashion for Autism event on December 28th at 2pm at BICE of Palm Beach. Fashion for Autism is a women’s only charity fashion benefit supporting the Autism Society of America, featuring a fashion... - December 08, 2007 - Juliette Longuet Ltd
National Deaf Academy Awarded Accreditation from Joint Commission
By demonstrating compliance with the Joint Commission’s national standards for health care quality and safety, National Deaf Academy has earned the Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval™ Founded in 1951, The Joint Commission is dedicated to continuously improving the safety... - December 06, 2007 - National Deaf Academy
Cathy Pratt, Ph.D Has Been Named Princeton Premier Honored Member in Business
Cathy Pratt, Ph.D has been named Princeton Premiers Honored member in Business. Cathy makes her home in Bloomington Indiana and earned her Ph.D in Special Education from Indiana University. Since 1992 Cathy has been the Director of the Indiana Resource Center for Autism and she chairs the National... - November 28, 2007 - Princeton Premier
Therapeutic Tutoring in Boca Raton Helps Children with Learning Disabilities and Mental Illness Close the Learning Gap
Children with special learning needs have a therapeutic option in place to help them exceed. - November 28, 2007 - Nikki Woller, LCSW, CFLE
Service Animals Help Children with Mental Health Problems
Service animals are used in a variety of manners. Kellie, a seven pound maltichon, helps her six year old human friend who lives with bipolar illness manage her day. - November 27, 2007 - Nikki Woller, LCSW, CFLE
National Deaf Academy Announces New CEO
The National Deaf Academy announced a new CEO to continue to grow the vision of its original founder. NDA is a residential psychiatric facility providing services for Deaf and Hard of Hearing children, adolescents and adults and autistic individuals that have a communication disorder. - November 21, 2007 - National Deaf Academy
Education Center Incorporates Evidence-Based Practices Within Anger Management Classes
Daybreak Counseling Service, the leader in anger management education and anger management classes moves to incorporate evidence-based practices within its anger management course curriculum. A growing amount of literature confirms that in addition to targeting specified behaviors such as... - November 20, 2007 - Daybreak Counseling Service
Dr. Shoshana Bennett: Helps Relieve Stress and Depression
Hypno-Freedom.com is continuing its popular “Life Changing Stress Relief Tips and Techniques from the Masters.” This week they will feature Dr. Shoshana Bennett who will share her vast experience of stress relief in relation to depression. - November 12, 2007 - HypnoFreedom
Human Controlled by a Biological Terminal?
Only recently it was hard to imagine a game, in which people compete only with their minds. Today, you can play it. At the end of this year Mindmower sets off. The first biological Internet game. Your body gets connected to the game. Your thoughts have a key influence on your avatar and the course of the whole play. You can compete in real time with players from the entire world. - November 10, 2007 - Mindmower Labs
Janine M. Penman, Clinical Scientist, Has Been Selected for Inclusion in the 2007-2008 Princeton Premier Registry
Janine M. Penman, clinical scientist, has been selected for inclusion in the 2007-2008 Princeton Premier Registry. Janine is self employed and holds two Masters Degrees from Temple University New School for Social Research in Education Psychology and Experimental Psychology. Janine is affiliated... - November 02, 2007 - Princeton Premier
Erin E Connelly Has Been Named Princeton Premiers Honored Member in Healthcare
Erin E. Connelly has been named Princeton Premiers Honored Member in Healthcare. Erin is currently a Milieu Therapist pursuing her Masters Degree and has received her Bachelors Degree in Psychology and another in Criminal Justice. Erin is a full time student as well being employed at UPNC Western... - October 28, 2007 - Princeton Premier