Are Psychologists Who Are Authorized to Prescribe Good for America? The State of Illinois Thinks So
You might have heard it already. The state of Illinois may become the third state in the nation that gives prescription privileges to psychologists, despite protests by psychiatrists and physicians. The other two states include New Mexico and Louisiana; as well as the armed forces, the Indian Health Service and the US Public Health Service. The Senate Public Health Committee voted 8-0 last week to advance a measure that would allow...
Eternal Sunshine of the Sensitive Mind: The Highly Sensitive Person Survival Guide
Over the years I have learned that there are always going to be people that are not going to be your fans, and there is not a lot you can do but smile…. and move along. But it got me thinking about the destructive power that only a few critical words can have on the self-esteem of a highly sensitive person. Unfortunately, there are people who criticize you because either they have a need to blame others for their own feelings of...
The New You: Top 10 Strategies for 2013 New Year’s Resolutions
Despite the ups and downs, despite a doomsday prediction, you’ve made it! You have survived 2012! This is the time for a fresh start and a new you! I have narrowed down a few tips to help you with your New Year’s resolutions: Divide and conquer. Make your goals attainable by attacking in small amounts. If reaching your goal requires five workouts a week, but you can only go to the gym three days a week, then you need to...
From the Ashes: Recovery from Narcissistic Abuse
The author of this article would like to be known by her first name, Susan. It’s her story of hope, survival and recovery from narcissistic abuse. My attraction to him was intense. I am sure there was family history on both of our sides that we were playing out. Trying to put the pieces together and make a form of wholeness from both of our parents shattered pasts. Whatever the reason was for meeting Jarlen, our relationship...
How Quick Judgments Predict Romantic Interactions
First impressions are extremely important in the dating world. When you first meet a person you size him up, make quick judgments and decide if this person is worth going on a second date with. If you are not interested, you move on, meet someone else and repeat the same process. You trust your judgement and know what to look for in a potential partner. But have you ever wondered where in your mind you make these quick decisions? ...
