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Monday, October 12, 2009
Sunday, September 20, 2009
Closure and Contentment
This post isn't going to be about research as much as philosophy I've drawn from my experiences and observations.
Though we tend to reserve the word closure for relationships, closure is, in my opinion, the most important concept in someone's quest to overcome life-struggling. To see why, we have to consider what causes struggling in the first place.
The...
Tuesday, September 8, 2009
What is Mindfulness?
Unless you're deaf or live in a cave, you've heard the word mindfulness. The term has started creeping its way into psychotherapeutic vernacular. Originally an Eastern mystical exercise, it has now forms the cornerstone of some major Western psychotherapy techniques including Dialectical Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness Psychotherapy. What is it?...
Thursday, September 3, 2009
Transference in Online Relationships? (user submitted)
Dear AmateurShrink,What are your thoughts on transference and countertransference with particular regard to online friend/relationships?Attentively yours, Lustful in London~ ~ ~ Dear Lustful, Lets quickly define the terms tranference and counter-transference. Webster's defines transference as "a reproduction of emotions relating to repressed experiences,...
Monday, August 31, 2009
Venting makes you MORE angry?
Have you ever had a friend/girlfriend/homeless person ask you if they could just "vent" for a minute about something that bothered them? Have you ever heard someone say they're going to the gym to hit a punching bag for a while to get out some frustration?We commonly call these behaviors "venting." The idea behind venting is that by expressing anger...
Thursday, August 27, 2009
Why can't I cry? (user submitted)
Dear Edahn,Why can't I cry? I get close, but I just get choked up. Sincerely, Choking in Chile ~ ~ ~ Dear Choking, Crying is kind of like an orgasm except you don't feel guilty afterwards. If you are too self-conscious, you'll be tense and your awareness absorbed in your mind rather than in your body. I'm going to assume safely that as you approach...
Tuesday, August 25, 2009
Have a question?
Whether it's a personal issue that you're seeking insight on, an interesting situation you encounter, or just intellectual curiosity, feel free to ask a question. I shall do my best to answer it. You can either comment under this post or send an email to TheAmateurPsychologist@Gmail.com . I won't publish your name unless you expressly authorize i...
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