Benjamin Franklin said, “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” Natural Prevention and Health Remedies have been practiced when humans first inhabited this planet. Then, along came the idea to create an industry called ‘health care.’ Through the ages many people worldwide focused more on prevention than on ‘sickness’ care whereas, the…
It can be tempting to go after a high paying job that sounds exciting and there are always new, trendy jobs that seem to promise lifelong happiness. Some of them may be a good fit for you, but some may not be a good fit. Here are some tips to discern the careers that may…
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Do you wonder if you have limiting beliefs that block you from experiencing the abundance that you would truly love? Here are the top 20 limiting beliefs that most people tend to have about money: Money doesn’t grow on trees It takes a lot of money to make money Money is the root of all evil The rich get richer, and the…
When people denounce Hypnosis as a fraud or hoax they are denouncing a process their mind does automatically dozens of times every day. Hypnosis is a word that was assigned to a process that the mind does automatically without any conscious thought. Your mind automatically goes into a concentrated focus when you are reading, watching TV,…
There are doubts and controversy that plays out often in the heads of those who are psychological and emotional trauma survivors. “What if I am wrong?” “Maybe I’m exaggerating.” “I should be able to move past this.” “What happened was my fault in some ways.” “Why am I so dramatic about what I experienced?” “It’s…
What about Boundaries? This is a common issue that comes up in couples and family work and I just wanted to take a minute to talk about the different kind of boundaries. Physical Boundaries: This includes your personal space such as a hand shake, hugging or even kissing. This is calculated on the setting. Physical…
For well over 25 years research has been done of the effectiveness of different types of therapy and counseling. This includes both theories of counseling (i.e. cognitive-behavioral, psycho-dynamic) and therapeutic modalities (i.e. individual, family). Research has consistently shown the effectiveness, broadly speaking, of behavioral, cognitive-behavior and psycho-dynamic theories of counseling, especially in the individual and…
We hear all the time about the importance of having good physical health but what about having good mental health. It is important to have the skills to help you feel calm and to be at peace. These skills are different for everyone it is up to you to find what works best for you…
ARE THERAPIST DIRECTORY LISTINGS WORTHLESS? PRETTY MUCH. I am a NYC Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). I have a small private practice in Manhattan working with adults and adolescents individually. I have no particular specialty and treat a wide-range of presenting problems. My theoretical orientation is primarily cognitive-behavioral. I do not take insurance and am…