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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
Book Announcement: Support for Millions of Families Bereaved by Suicide
A Resource to Help Children and Families After a Suicide. - March 24, 2009 - Griefwork Center, Inc.
We Got Parity, What Now? - an Interview with Chris Crosby by Host Mary Woods of WestBridge Community Services
Tune in to www.voiceamerica.com, Health and Wellness channel to hear Chris Crosby’s interview – and many other intriguing interviews. One Hour at a Time with Mary Woods airs Mondays at 3pm EST, with all previous shows available for download at any time. Have a question during the show? The listener call in number is 1-866-472-5792. - March 18, 2009 - WestBridge Community Services
Betterdaze(TM) Hypnosis Publishes New Book Critical of Scientology
Following its business plan that, in part, is to publish “on-topic/related subject articles and books,” Betterdaze(TM) Hypnosis recently published its first book, Hollywood, Satanism, Scientology, and Suicide by American author and professional hypnotist, Jerry Staton. Mr. Staton... - March 12, 2009 - Betterdaze Hypnosis
Anxiety Goodbye
The article presents the website where offers of ways overcome anxiety are explained. These are described in the book "Anxiety, Goodbye" But it also offers services as a personal coach, professional speaker and teacher. - March 11, 2009 - Elisabetta Reist
Health Happiness and the Magic Pill
Optimism and Gratitude Are Just What the Doctor Ordered. - March 01, 2009 - LuvIsTheAnswer.org
Addiction and Mental Health:The Chicken or the Egg and Who is in Control of That Brain?
Tune in to www.voiceamerica.com, Health and Wellness channel to hear Dr. Benarroche’s interview on March 2, 2009 – and many other intriguing interviews. One Hour at a Time with Mary Woods airs Mondays at 3pm EST, with all previous shows available for download at any time. - February 28, 2009 - WestBridge Community Services
Adolescent Counseling Services (ACS) Experiences Dramatic Client Increase as Economic Stress Extends Beyond Parents
Adolescent Counseling Services (ACS), a community-based nonprofit agency dedicated to the healthy social and emotional development of teens, is witnessing the effects of the economy on the mental health of teenagers in Santa Clara and San Mateo Counties firsthand. While recent media attention has focused on the effects of economic stress on adults and parents, ACS counselors have been working hard to meet the needs of a growing number of adolescents and their families seeking treatment. - February 25, 2009 - Adolescent Counseling Services
The Funny Side of Sobriety
Tune in to www.voiceamerica.com, Health and Wellness channel to hear Jack Lynch’s interview – and many other intriguing interviews. One Hour at a Time with Mary Woods airs Mondays at 3pm EST, with all previous shows available for download at any time. - February 21, 2009 - WestBridge Community Services
A Brand-New Website for Finding Out About Cognitive Behaviour Therapy and Counselling in Nottingham
New website for Nottingham Counselling, Nottingham cognitive behaviour therapy, and Nottingham hypnotherapy and psychotherapy. Articles, self help, exercises, news and blog. Vauna Beauvais, Nottingham Therapy. - February 20, 2009 - Nottingham Therapy Online
Lincoln Park Counseling: A New Name for a Top Chicago Therapist Practice
The owner of a successful counseling practice in Lincoln Park, Cherilynn Veland – LCSW, MSW – has grown into one of the top therapist practices in Chicago. She would like to announce a new name for her practice – Lincoln Park Counseling. Its mission statement: focused solutions, positive change. While continuing to provide comprehensive therapy services, Lincoln Park Counseling specializes in anxiety disorders and couples counseling. - February 12, 2009 - Lincoln Park Counseling
Depression Doubles Negative Health Risks for African-American Men
African-American men suffering depression are more than twice as likely to die within a year after suffering a heart attack, according to research in a new book, "Say It Loud! I'm Black and I'm Depressed." More than 2 million black men in the US suffer depression and heart disease is just one of the killer illnesses it affects. "Say It Loud," reveals the seriousness of the situation. - February 11, 2009 - Say It Loud
Anger Management Center Produces Second Animated Short Film
Daybreak Counseling Service a provider of anger management education produces its second animated short film. - February 11, 2009 - Daybreak Counseling Service
Art Project at Rutgers University in Newark Provides Unlikely Partners with a New Understanding of Self-Inflicted Violence
University, Federal Government, and Nonprofit Collaborate in Cutting Edge Cross-Learning Project adds new and deeper depth to understanding of self-injury and trauma. - February 11, 2009 - Witness Justice
International Suicide Prevention Association Offers Hope During Tough Economic Times
The International Association for Suicide Prevention (IASP) has published a paper entitled, “Suicide and the economic depression: reflections on suicide during the Great Depression” which concludes that there was only a slight increase in deaths by suicide during the Great Depression. - January 26, 2009 - International Association for Suicide Prevention (IASP)
Discovery Counseling Expands Into Lakewood Ranch, FL
Discovery Counseling expands operations by opening an office in Lakewood Ranch, Florida. - January 23, 2009 - Discovery Counseling, A Nonprofit Corporation
Smoking and Mental Illness Link: What’s the Deal?, Conversation with Dr. Green from WestBridge Community Services
Fascinating research on the link between smoking and mental illness. - January 18, 2009 - WestBridge Community Services
Anger and Miracles in the City That Never Sleeps
Bestselling author and renowned anger expert, John Lee, will be presenting two workshops at Meta Center New York on January 23 and 24 - The Miracle List: Writing, Telling and Reliving God Moments and Expressing Anger Appropriately at Home and at Work. - January 17, 2009 - John Lee Books and Seminars
“Too Much Jesus (Not Enough Whiskey)”
Tune in to www.voiceamerica.com, Health and Wellness channel to hear Mighty Sam’s interview (and music) – and many intriguing other interviews. One Hour at a Time with Mary Woods airs Mondays at 3pm EST, with all previous shows available for download at any time. - January 16, 2009 - WestBridge Community Services
My Live Therapist Launches Its Free Online Counseling Directory Service
My Live Therapist today announced that it is offering a free compreshensive online counselor directory available free of charge to the public over the Internet. The service is offered on it website, www.MyLiveTherapist.com and features hourly rates, credential, and user ratings for thousands of... - January 08, 2009 - My Live Therapist
10 Tips for Keeping the Brain Sharp Into 2009
10 Tips for Keeping the Brain Sharp Into 2009 - from www.ALZinfo.org the Alzheimer's information site brought to you by the Fisher Center for Alzheimer's Research Foundation - January 04, 2009 - Fisher Center for Alzheimer's Research Foundation
Free PTSD and Trauma Relief for Returning Iraq and Afghanistan Soldiers
Joanne Callahan, President of the Association for Thought Field Therapy Foundation is pleased to announce free, much-needed PTSD, trauma and stress relief for those soldiers returning from war. These easily learned, self-applied techniques, Thought Field Therapy (TFT) are based on time-honored principles of both contemporary clinical psychology and Chinese medicine to conquer PTSD, trauma, anxiety, stress and fears. - December 27, 2008 - ATFT Foundation
Dr. Rosenfeld Has Posted a New Article at His Website: the "Controversy" of ADHD
Many mistruths are perpetrated about the diagnosis of ADHD, particularly on the internet. The article written explores some of these "controversial" issues. Issues touched upon include ADHD testing, diagnosis, and treatment. - December 20, 2008 - Dr. Michael Rosenfeld
Shedding Light on Winter Depression: Healthy Being LLC and Acupuncture Arts Team Up to Bring Sunshine in a Box to Seattle
Healthy Being LLC partners with Darla Rewers and Ancient Arts - Acupuncture Services to bring "Sunshine in a Box" to the Seattle market. Healthy Being founder and naturopath, Melissa Gallagher, created "Sunshine in a Box" due to her own challenges with winter depression. - December 17, 2008 - Healthy Being LLC
Poetry Collection by Attorney, Iraq Veteran, and Former State Senate Candidate Andrew Borene
Attorney, Iraq War Veteran, and Former State Senate Candidate Andrew Borene Publishes First Poetry Book, "Blood, Sweat & Fury." Andrew Borene’s first collection of poetry, published by iUniverse, Inc. will be officially released on January 1st, 2009. - December 10, 2008 - Andrew M. Borene
Holiday Stress Tips from Top Chicago Counseling Practice Therapists
Chicago Counseling practice Urban Balance llc wants Chicago residents to know, self care is the best present to give yourself this stressful holiday season. Founding partners Lori Hall and Joyce Marter provide tips on staying healthy during stressful times like the holidays. Additionally, these two top Chicago therapists say that therapy can efficiently provide tools to make any stressful situation significantly more manageable. - December 09, 2008 - Urban Balance
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention Launches New Program to Reach Out to Recently Bereaved
The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) has created and launched the Survivor Outreach Program, which involves sending AFSP-trained volunteers who have lost a loved one to suicide themselves to visit with those who are recently bereaved. - December 09, 2008 - American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
New Website Offers Practical Insights and Strategies to Tame Tough Times and Tense Teams
Dr. Rhoberta Shaler, renowned psychologist, author, and Founder of the Optimize Institute in Escondido, CA, announced the launch of the new membership website, Taming Tense Times, and its business site, Taming Tense Teams. Each provides tips, insights, strategies, solutions & support to help... - December 06, 2008 - Taming Tense Times
Janis Publications is Giving 1,000 e-Book Copies of "It’s All Your Fault!" by Bill Eddy, Free to Anyone Needing Help with Personality Disorders
Bill Eddy has seen a pattern in rising blaming behavior in our society, coming from people with certain personality disorders. Though it’s a growing problem he also believes it is a predictable one, and a problem that can be managed in most cases with more understanding and some helpful tools. - December 03, 2008 - Janis Publications
How to Keep Employees Motivated, Productive and Healthy During Tough Economic Times
With unemployment rising, stress due to job and financial insecurity in the US has skyrocketed. 57 mil people in the U.S. today are suffering from emotional pain, stress, and depression. Job stress costs the U.S. industry over $300 billion annually in productivity and compensation. To help local companies to cope with rising stress, Emotional Fitness Clinic, Luminific.com, is hosting on-the-job group relaxation trainings and individual relaxation sessions. - November 27, 2008 - Luminific Health
The New Integrated Paradigm That Psychologists Have Been Waiting for is Now Here
Miklos Fodor, the author of the book 'Self-expansion: a NEW! integrated paradigm for psychology', presents the new concept that might revolutionize the social sciences. - November 25, 2008 - Psychology 2.0
Medical Billing Software .com Announces Release of Medisoft Medical Billing Software Version 14 Service Pack 1
Medical Billing Software .com today announced release of the service pack 1 of the popular Medisoft Medical Billing Software program. The service pack addresses over 75 fixes and enhancements designed to improve the popular medisoft billing software version 14 released earlier this year. Medisoft... - November 19, 2008 - MedicalBillingSoftware.com
Bob King Brings Clinical Massage Series to Cortiva Campuses
Massage therapists coast to coast can learn from one of bodywork’s best when Bob King brings his Clinical Massage Series to Cortiva campuses. With 35 years of experience, King is a massage educator, innovator and leader not to be missed. - November 19, 2008 - Cortiva Institute - Schools of Massage Therapy
Association Announces New Emotional Health Radio Show
Dr. Aldo R. Pucci, president of the National Association of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapists, announces his new call-in radio, "Your Emotional Health." The new radio show, aired each Sunday from 11:30 am - Noon eastern time, is based on the very popular and effective counseling approach... - November 17, 2008 - NACBT
Chicago Foundation Responds to Nationwide Suicide Rate Increase with Local Survivor Day
The greater Chicago/Illinois chapter of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP-IL) will hold its annual survivors’ conference in the wake of a recent study finding that national suicide rates have increased for the first time in a decade. The greater Chicago/Illinois Survivors... - November 16, 2008 - American Foundation for Suicide Prevention/Illinois
Economic Woes Draw Many to Counseling
In a day when businesses are failing, many counselors are seeing a large influx of clients looking for help in dealing with the stresses the poor economy adds to their lives. Therapists are forced to assess severity of problems to determine the degree of urgency needed in care, much as a medical facility performs triage in an urgent care setting. One useful instrument for this purpose is the Quick Psycho Affective Symptoms Scan (QPASS). - November 06, 2008 - QPASS: Quick PsychoAffective Symptoms Scan
Capitol Care South to Host Open House on 12/3/08 Showcasing Their New Mental Health Facility
Capitol Care South, a community mental health center located in Irondale, Alabama is hosting an Open House on 12/3/08. - November 03, 2008 - Capitol Care South
UCI School of Medicine Selects Brookside Institute
Brookside Institute announced a new affiliation with University of California, Irvine, School of Medicine to provide educational training for UCI medical students. Beginning Fall 2008, UCI medical students will be participating in educational training at Brookside Institute under the supervision of... - October 31, 2008 - Brookside Institute
In Tough Economic Times, Suicide is Not the Answer Says Dr. J. Kip Matthews
According to a study just published in the December 2008 issue of the American Journal of Preventive Medicine, the U.S. suicide rate climbed steadily between the years 1999 and 2005. The American Association of Suicidology reports that during periods of economic crises, the suicide rate will typically rise. With our declining economic situation in the United States, we can anticipate that this rate will continue to escalate. - October 29, 2008 - AK Counseling & Consulting, Inc.