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February 25, 2015
by Dr. C. Wayne Winkle,Phd

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Growing Body of Research Suggests Memory Loss is Not Necessary

February 25, 2015 07:55 by Dr. C. Wayne Winkle,Phd  [About the Author]

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Nearly everyone has at some time forgotten where they put their keys or lost their car in a crowded Wal-Mart parking lot, or even found themselves in a room wondering, “Was I coming in here for something, or going out?” For people in their sixties or later, these events are commonplace. They’re called “Senior Moments”, and they can be very embarrassing. Most people ex... [More]

February 24, 2015
by Candice Hopper-Owrey, Psy.D, LPC

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50 Shades of Controversy: Professionals Weigh In on 50 Shades of Grey

February 24, 2015 07:55 by Candice Hopper-Owrey, Psy.D, LPC  [About the Author]

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Whips. Blindfolds. Handcuffs... These were the Valentines Day gifts presented between couples around the world this year. The movie, Fifty Shades of Grey, was released in theaters February 13. This movie is based on a novel that has sold over 100 million copies worldwide. Bondage, discipline, sadism, and masochism (BDSM) is the unique theme in the book and movie. [More]

February 23, 2015
by Charity Finch,MS, LPC Intern, CRC, BCN

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Neurofeedback as a Treatment for Alcohol and Substance Abuse

February 23, 2015 07:55 by Charity Finch,MS, LPC Intern, CRC, BCN  [About the Author]

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Neurofeedback, or qEEG neurotherapy, records the individual’s unique brainwave patterns and utilizes auditory and visual feedback to train brainwaves to a normalized pattern (Quinn, Bodenheimer-Davis, & Koch, 2004). Alcoholics and illicit substance users show similar abnormal brainwave patterns outside the range of individuals without dependence upon alcohol or illicit substances. [More]

February 21, 2015
by Cindy Ariel,Phd

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The Science of Online Dating

February 21, 2015 07:55 by Cindy Ariel,Phd  [About the Author]

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Online dating sites are a popular place to seek relationships. While the majority of couples still meet offline at work, school, places of worship, bars and social events, today’s couples are almost as likely to meet on-line as they are to meet in any of these offline venues. [More]

February 19, 2015
by Tracy Busse, MA, LPC

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The Atrocities of Boko Haram and Isis ARE Happening in America

February 19, 2015 07:55 by Tracy Busse, MA, LPC  [About the Author]

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In the last year, the chilling actions of ISIS and Boko Haram have shocked many. Americans have questioned their barbaric practices and lack of regard for women. It is hard to imagine something like that happening in America. As stories of survivors are released, hearts sink when they hear of women and children being forced into marriage and raped by militants (Those, 2014). But what if these same injustices were happening in the United States? Perhaps they are. [More]

February 18, 2015
by Dr. C. Wayne Winkle,Phd

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Psychological Impact of Severe Food Allergies

February 18, 2015 07:55 by Dr. C. Wayne Winkle,Phd  [About the Author]

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It may be that the effects of food allergies are greater on parents than on the children who suffer from them. Parents feel they must be on guard every minute to protect their children from possibly fatal reactions to foods, substances human beings need to survive. This constant vigilance wears down the strongest parent. This can lead to significant stress. Stressed parents may respond in ways that cause stress on their children. [More]

February 17, 2015
by Chris Shreve, PhD (Candidate), LPC, NCC

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Magnets to Help Depression- Studies Support

February 17, 2015 07:55 by Chris Shreve, PhD (Candidate), LPC, NCC   [About the Author]

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One does not have to argue strongly that depression is a major health concern throughout the United States, as 15 percent of Americans at one point during their lives suffered a depressive episode. Moreover, 80% or 17.1 million have experienced at least one major depressive episode during the past year. [More]

February 16, 2015
by Joan Childs,LCSW

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The Catastrophic Cost of Codependency

February 16, 2015 11:58 by Joan Childs,LCSW  [About the Author]

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Codependency syndrome was originally coined and named when Melodie Beattie worked at Hanley Hazelton with recovering addicts and alcoholics. She identified the significant others to the addicts as co-dependent, implying that the addict was addicted to a substance, but the significant other was addicted to the addict. Current research sheds new light on how codependency negatively affects people from all walks of life. [More]