MY WORK ... MY PASSION

• Certified Transpersonal Hypnotherapist ; Past experiences: Dream Analysis /10 Years Experience •Psychotherapist / Use of Gestalt, Jungian, Zen, Reality and Energy Therapies /10 Years Experience •EMDR • Men and Their Journey: the neuroscience of the male brain, and the implications in sexuality, education and relationship • Women: Their Transformation and Empowerment ATOD (Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drugs) / 21 years experience •Ordained Interfaith Minister & Official Celebrant • Social Justice Advocate • Child and Human Rights Advocate • Spiritual Guide and Intuitive • Certified Reiki Practitioner • Mediation / Conflict Resolution • “Intentional Love” Parenting Strategy Groups • Parenting Workshops • Coaching for parents of Indigo, Crystal, and Rainbow Children • International Training: Israel & England • Critical Incident Stress Debriefing • Post-911 and Post-Katrina volunteer

MSW - UNC Chapel Hill

BSW - UNC Greensboro


With immense love I wish Happy Birthday to my three grandchildren!

May 22: Brannock

May 30: Brinkley

June 12: Brogan

All three have birthdays in the same 22 days of the year ....what a busy time for the family!

"An Unending Love"

This blog and video is devoted and dedicated to my precious daughter Jennifer, my grand daughters Brogan and Brinkley, and my grand son Brannock. They are hearts of my heart. Our connection through many lives..... is utterly infinite.




The Definition of Genius

"THRIVE"

https://youtu.be/Lr-RoQ24lLg

"ONLY LOVE PREVAILS" ...."I've loved you for a thousand years; I'll love you for a thousand more....."


As we are in the winter of our lives, I dedicate this to Andrew, Dr. John J.C. Jr. and Gary W., MD, (who has gone on before us). My love and admiration is unfathomable for each of you..........and what you have brought into this world.....so profoundly to me.
The metaphors are rich and provocative; we're in them now. This world is indeed disappearing, and the richest eternal world awaits us!
The intensity, as was in each of the three of us, is in yellow!
In my heart forever.........

Slowly the truth is loading
I'm weighted down with love
Snow lying deep and even
Strung out and dreaming of
Night falling on the city
Quite something to behold
Don't it just look so pretty
This disappearing world

We're threading hope like fire

Down through the desperate blood
Down through the trailing wire
Into the leafless wood

Night falling on the city
Quite something to behold
Don't it just look so pretty
This disappearing world
This disappearing world


I'll be sticking right there with it
I'll be by y
our side
Sailing like a silver bullet
Hit 'em 'tween the eyes
Through the smoke and rising water
Cross the great divide
Baby till it all feels right

Night falling on the city
Sparkling red and gold
Don't it just look so pretty
This disappearing world
This
disappearing world
This disappearing world
This disappearing world


TECHNOLOGY..........

In “Conversations with God”, by Neale Donald Walsch, there is a warning I think of. I refer to it as the Atlantis passage, and I've quoted it a few times before." As I have said, this isn't the first time your civilization has been at this brink,"

God tells Walsch. "I want to repeat this, because it is vital that you hear this. Once before on your planet, the technology you developed was far greater than your ability to use it responsibly. You are approaching the same point in human history again. It is vitally important that you understand this. Your present technology is threatening to outstrip your ability to use it wisely. Your society is on the verge of becoming a product of your technology rather than your technology being a product of your society. When a society becomes a product of its own technology, it destroys itself."

Saturday, July 18, 2015

PLEASE GO TO THIS SITE, AND SIGN for protection for our troops!

WE PETITION THE OBAMA ADMINISTRATION TO:

To allow military active duty, and veterans as well to be allowed to carry concealed firearms for protection.

We the people of the United States of America having witnessed to many killings of our men and women in the U.S. Military do hereby request that the laws of the land be changed to allow Active Duty, Veterans, and those allowed by local and state laws, be allowed to carry firearms on military bases, either openly or concealed.
Blood has been drawn to many times and too many of our military members have been killed without being able to defend themselves after having been disarmed by laws that do nothing but make them targets of those that wish to do them harm.
We need laws to be changed or created that allow our men and women to arm themselves, having been trained in the use of arms as part of their jobs, to protect themselves and those around them should they become targets for terrorist
Published Date: Jul 17, 2015

SIGNATURES NEEDED BY AUGUST 16, 2015 TO REACH GOAL OF 100,000

92,182

TOTAL SIGNATURES ON THIS PETITION

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    The Minds of Abused and Alienated Children | Psychology Today

    "As I continue to read first-hand accounts of individuals who have been abducted, I gain increasing insight into the mind of abused and alienated children. The need for comfort and human interaction is hard wired into us for survival purposes, to such a great extent that if the only adult available to comfort a child is the abuser, the child will look forward to and try to seek approval and a human connection from that person...."  CLICK HERE TO READ MORE

    Stockholm Syndrome: The Psychological Mystery of Loving an Abuser

    If you’re in a controlling and/or abusive relationship, you may recognize several of the characteristics described in this article......

    CLICK HERE TO READ THIS IMPORTANT ARTICLE.....

    Wednesday, July 15, 2015

    Bernie Sanders and Changing Our Society


    Bernie Sanders and Changing Our Society

    Bernie Sanders SocialismWe have all been learning about the shared economy. AirBnB, RelayRides, TaskRabbit, GetAround. The basic idea is that some people have equipment, property, or goods and other people need to use them. The Internet helps to put them together through a middleman company.     CLICK TO READ MORE...

    Monday, July 13, 2015

    Stunning (Josh Groban-Sarah Brightman)

    Music ... intense ... elegant ... visual ... a moment of appreciation...



    The Prayer - Andrea Bocelli----For B, forever...never to be blocked...

    White House proposes to piss off Republican Congress, fix Medicare rates for certain procedures

    The Obama administration has been chipping away at the basic, fee-for-service structure of our healthcare system, experimenting with Medicare (the system that is under federal control) to find ways to emphasize quality of care and create savings by limiting unnecessary and unsuccessful procedures. They're now ready to take that experiment much wider, proposing to ...

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    Friday, July 10, 2015

    Bernie Sanders Breaks 20% in a National Poll for the First Time; Gaining Support Across Demographics

    Nationally, Bernie is at 25% in a multi-candidate matchup, and at 32% against Clinton alone. What's more, as we will see below, the poll provides evidence indicating that Bernie's appeal is not confined just to white liberals, as some have argued. There is also evidence that much of Hillary's current lead may simply be due to name recognition, and.....

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    Wednesday, July 8, 2015

    10 Ways Introverts Interact Differently With The World

    Introverts and extraverts may seem the same on the surface, but if you look at the waythey respond to life's everyday occurrences, differences begin to emerge.
    Last month, for example, Science of Us writer Melissa Dahl reported on findings from psychologist Brian Little's latest book on personality science, Me, Myself, and Us: The Science of Personality and the Art of Well-Being, which showed that introverts are better off avoiding caffeine before a big meeting or important event.
    Little cites the theory of extraversion by ...

    CLICK HERE TO CONTINUE READING...

    Tuesday, July 7, 2015

    Monday, July 6, 2015

    Dear GOP, here's how you change a law

    Dear GOP,
    For a crowd that loves to bray about the Constitution, it seems you have misplaced your copy. How else to explain your bizarre efforts to destroy the world unless you get your way?
    I'm just a bill on capitol hill -- Schoolhouse rock (VERTICAL)
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    Trump must disclose profits from Trump University, court rules

    Racketeering lawsuit charges Trump defrauded students

    CLICK HERE TO READ:Trump must disclose profits from Trump University, court rules

    Friday, July 3, 2015

    Anti-Intellectualism and the "Dumbing Down" of America | Psychology Today

    There is a growing anti-intellectual dumbing down of our culture

    Anti-Intellectualism and the "Dumbing Down" of America | Psychology Today

    Anti-intellectualism Is Killing America | Psychology Today

    Social dysfunction can be traced to the abandonment of reason...

    Anti-intellectualism Is Killing America | Psychology Today

    How I Got PTSD From My Marriage | Alternet

    Abuse is slow and methodical and incessant, like a dripping kitchen faucet.

    How I Got PTSD From My Marriage | Alternet

    Neuroscientist: Why It's Dangerously Wrong to Approach Addiction as a Kind of Disease | Alternet

    To have a disease — instead of, say, a dangerous habit — is to be powerless to do anything except apply the prescribed cure.

    Neuroscientist: Why It's Dangerously Wrong to Approach Addiction as a Kind of Disease | Alternet

    As Fox News mourns, the rest of us have an Independence Day to celebrate - Salon.com

    Marriage equality arrives! The Confederate flag (almost) departs! Toast with some #oreillytears, and enjoy the 4th !!





    As Fox News mourns, the rest of us have an Independence Day to celebrate - Salon.com

    Bobby Jindal has no shame: This charlatan belongs nowhere near the White House - Salon.com

    In a presidential field full of cranks, crackpots and demagogues, Louisiana's governor is one of the worst .....

    CLICK HERE TO READ WHY....

    Tuesday, June 2, 2015

    EXCELLENT VIDEO:"The great porn experiment" | Gary Wilson | TEDxGlasgow





    In response to Philip Zimbardo's "The Demise of Guys?" TED talk, Gary Wilson asks whether our brains evolved to handle the hyperstimulation of today's Internet enticements. He also discusses the disturbing symptoms showing up in some heavy Internet users, the surprising reversal of those symptoms, and the science behind these 21st century phenomena.

    More About Gary Wilson

    Gary is host of www.yourbrainonporn.com. The site arose in response to a growing demand for solid scientific information by heavy Internet erotica users experiencing perplexing, unexpected effects: escalation to more extreme material, concentration difficulties, sexual performance problems, radical changes in sexual tastes, social anxiety, irritability, inability to stop, and obsessive-compulsive symptoms.

    As a physiology teacher with a particular interest in the latest neuroscience discoveries, Gary was aware that their symptoms might be the result of addiction-related brain changes. Applying the website's concepts of brain plasticity, many former users have braved withdrawal, reversed their symptoms and restored normal sexual responsiveness.

    The site has been linked to from hundreds of threads in forums from over thirty countries, with posts numbering in the thousands. Gary blogs for "Psychology Today" and "The Good Men Project" on the extreme plasticity of adolescent brains, the evolutionary context for today's flood of novel cyber "mates," and the neurochemical reasons why superstimulating Internet delivery has unexpected effects on the brain.

    Many thanks to Pat Somers of Slow Moving Pictures for the skillful editing of this video.

    OUTSTANDING VIDEO! "Why I stopped watching porn" | Ran Gavrieli | TEDxJaffa





    Ran Gavrieli lives in Tel Aviv and studies gender at Tel Aviv University. He works with youth and adults all over the country in sex and gender studies and in building positive self image in a world inundated by sexual imagery with negative connotations. 

    Ran writes and lectures about emotional and physical safe sex; porn and porn-influenced cultural damages; gender and power relations; and sex and intimacy. 

    Friday, May 29, 2015

    10 Crucial Issues Most Politicians—Except Bernie Sanders—Lie About | Alternet

    "From too-big-to-fail to TPP, Sanders' entry into the race is sure to elevate the conversation."  CLICK HERE TO READ THE FACTS!

    Sunday, May 24, 2015

    The Physics of Near-Death Experiences: A Five-Phase Theory© Y MAUREEN VENSELAAR, PhD

    Maureen Venselaar, PhD

    Venselaar is a teacher and independent researcher and, for almost 20 years, has been a “spiritual/mental” coach in an institution for elderly and sick people in Delft, The Netherlands. For five years she has been president of VGVZ (in the region of Rotterdam, The Hague, and Leiden), an organization that supports spiritual/mental coaches who work in caregiving institutions such as hospitals. The NDE study took ten years. You can contact Maureen through her website atwww.debijnadoodontrafeld.nl (via the webmaster). 






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    Sunday, May 10, 2015

    One: Essential Writings on Nonduality: Jerry Katz: 9781591810537: Amazon.com: Books

    CLICK HERE TO READ MORE: One: Essential Writings on Nonduality: Jerry Katz: 9781591810537: Amazon.com: Books

    Uplifting Reading from Onenessforall.com

    "Most of you are now beginning to see and experience the world from a higher dimensional viewpoint which is manifesting as new ways, forms, and ideas of those things you are already familiar with. The reality (Divine Idea) of everything in the outer world always remains present and infinite in Divine Consciousness. Spiritual evolution allows you to interpret and manifest these Divine ideas on a new and higher levels.
    An example could be how the three dimensional world views death. Death means complete obliteration to those believing there is nothing beyond one lifetime, except the slight chance of a heaven or hell based on how "good" a person was. Thus, death to them is something to be feared and avoided at all costs. Those of a more illumined consciousness, who realize there could never be real death, are somewhat free of this intense fear and anxiety. There is always some sadness with parting, but none of the terror and resistance born of ignorance. Death is recognized to be a transition, not an ending--a part of everyone's evolutionary journey on earth, often welcomed by those tired and ready to go home. The Divine Idea here is Omnipresence. You, as expressions of the Divine, always will be...place is of no importance.
    Soon you begin to see changes within governments and law for the consciousness of mankind is rapidly awakening and ready to reclaim personal powers ignorantly surrendered over lifetimes. More and more people are beginning to realize that they are not powerless and this change of the inner will in turn manifest as changes in the outer.
    The continuous clearing of old energy is not meant to go on forever, and many of you are now moving into a time of creating. Because you are beginning to accept that you are indeed powerful spiritual beings, your thoughts and words are manifesting more quickly. As you now move into a more evolved state of consciousness, most of the old programming from lifetimes of ignorance that served to block your ability to consciously manifest, has dissolved or is in the process of dissolving.
    For thousands of years the mankind has for the most part been unaware of his true nature and thus a world consciousness of individual powerlessness became the consensus belief. Those in positions of dominance have always worked to convince the majority they had no power of their own and so must look to others (them) for their good. The result has been a world of people ignorant of who they really were, believing, obeying, and following the demands of the rich and powerful without question. This will end when a majority awakens, serving to lift and open world consciousness to new and higher levels of awareness.
    Arise dear ones, and remember who you are. It is time to claim your Divine sonship, being ever mindful of how you speak and think, for you are creators.
    Note how some individuals who are experts in certain areas of medicine or science through intense study, research, and belief, often discover these very issues manifesting in their own families or themselves. Every billboard, ad, or announcement regarding some campaign to fight a disease or condition serves to materialize it more firmly in the belief system of all who read it and thus manifest more of it.
    When an individual is enmeshed in the human belief system of duality and separation, their lives reflect some good and some bad. Painful life lessons are often a part of a soul's pre-birth contract in order to resolve some karmic issue or learn some needed lesson, but three dimensional experiences can also be impersonal, simply reflecting a state of consciousness that accepts two powers.
    Man was not meant to slip so deeply into three dimensional density, but you are completing the hard work necessary in order to move beyond it and are doing a fine job. A job that required lifetimes of often painful experiences necessary for building courage and strength. Remember this fact whenever you are tempted to believe yourself to be a failure in any way, for in reality there can be no failure, only learning experiences
    It is difficult to move beyond popular thought until truth becomes an attained state of consciousness at which point much of the three dimensional belief system begins to simply lose its relevance and power over you. You see and hear the same things as everyone else, but you no longer react in the same way.
    Those of you reading these messages are quickly moving into a consciousness able to discern truth where the world sees discord and are beginning to instinctively recognize what is hype and promotion for the financial benefit of a few. You are learning see the world with new eyes and live out from a higher awareness of what is going on around you. Because of this, you are helping to shift world consciousness to new levels.

    What Makes a Hero: Joseph Campbell’s Seminal Monomyth Model for the Eleven Stages of the Hero’s Journey, Animated | Brain Pickings

    “It has always been the prime function of mythology and rite to supply the symbols that carry the human spirit forward.”

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    Friday, May 1, 2015

    Stephen Hawking's Dire Warning: Humanity Won't Last Another 1,000 Years on Earth | Alternet

    On Monday, renowned physicist Stephen Hawking gave his first Australian speech at Sydney’s Opera House via hologram from his office at the University of Cambridge. And he did not have an overly positive message for the continent down under.   CLICK HERE TO READ MORE...

    The Baltimore Police Department's Insane Explanation For Why Freddie Gray Is Dead | Alternet

    "Do they actually think anyone will believe this?"

    I can only imagine the kind of siege mentality that prevails within the Baltimore Police Department right now. Not only are the city's residents protesting daily (and on one night those protests turned violent), but reporters from around the country are now examining the force's less-than-stellar record when it comes to cases of abuse and brutality, and who knows what they'll find. There's little doubt that some time soon the city's leadership will demand investigations, commissions, or some kind of effort that could lead to serious reform of the department. At a time like this, it may be understandable if the police brass isn't quite thinking straight. Which would be one explanation....,  CLICK HERE TO READ MORE...

    Elvis Summers Builds Tiny House for Homeless Neighbor in Los Angeles : People.com

    "I know you told me you lived down the street, but I mean where exactly do you sleep?" 
    That's the question Elvis Summers asked his new friend Smokie. Summers and Irene "Smokie" McGhee had struck up a casual friendship as McGhee, 60, stopped by his apartment most mornings to collect recyclables and chat. CLICK TO CONTINUE READING

    Thursday, April 30, 2015

    Optogentics Allows Neuroscientists to Turn Fear Off and On | Psychology Today

    Sweat and the biology of bliss

    "Webster's Dictionary defines fear as, "an unpleasant emotion caused by the belief that someone or something is dangerous, likely to cause pain, or a threat." When was the last time you experienced fear? Is there are a person, place, or activity that fills you with fear? How do you cope with your fear?
    As an endurance athlete....... "    
    CLICK HERE TO READ MORE

    Tuesday, April 28, 2015

    Eight Mental Abuse Tactics Narcissists Use on Spouses | The Exhausted Woman

    yelling-460x307If you have clients who are intentionally exploited by their spouses; endure regular insults and rejection, alternating with affirmation; and feel manipulated into doing or saying something out of character, then they might be experiencing abuse.
    Abuse is not just physical. There are many other forms of abuse, such as sexual, financial, emotional, mental, and verbal. While some of the other forms of abuse are obvious, mental abuse by a narcissist can be difficult to spot."    CLICK HERE TO CONTINUE READING

    How To Read People Like an FBI Profiler | Psych Central

    "What do you make of a neighbor who’s married, has kids, dresses in a suit daily, rarely misses a day of work, has a well-groomed lawn and a tidy home, is friendly and polite, always asks about your day and your children, and even shovels your snow when you’re out of town? Most people would think this is the best neighbor on the block......"
    So you may be surprised to learn that... CLICK HERE to CONTINUE

    Sunday, April 26, 2015

    Is the Carpool Swimming With Narcissists? | Psychology Today

    Meredith Resnick L.C.S.W.

    Meredith Resnick, L.C.S.W.
    Meredith Resnick, L.C.S.W., worked in direct healthcare and mental health care for more than two decades. As a therapist turned writer, she makes complex topics accessible to all readers, giving right-brained creativity to left-brained concepts and clarity to topics related to human nature that often baffle and confuse. Her goal: to create connections between human beings and their patterns of behavior, between the universal and the personal, the heart and the mind. Her work has appeared in NewsweekBride'sJAMAJournal of Palliative Care.comThe Orange County RegisterLos Angeles TimesNewsdayChicago Tribune, Dancing at the Shame Prom, The Complete Book of Aunts, Fits and Starts, and others. She is the author of Narcissism: Surviving the Self-Involved and Surving the Narcissist: 30 Days of Recovery.
    "Parents are bombarded with books about how to parent, but what dealing with other kids’ parents? We're talking the lot of them: the mavens, the bossy ones, the rude ones, the passive-aggressive  ones, the competitive ones, the organized (and disorganized) ones. And what about the parent-sized teacher's pets?  
    With school starting, every parent knows that kids are not the only ones who have to deal with seemingly “difficult” peers. There are plenty of parents who get out of control, too. ....."

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    The Narcissistic Family Tree | Psychology Today


    Karyl McBride Ph.D.


    "Clinical experience and research show that adult children of narcissists have a difficult time putting their finger on what is wrong, because denial is rampant in thenarcissistic family system...."

    CLICK HERE TO READ THIS ARTICLE

    Chicken Safety | Chicken Contamination - Consumer Reports

    "When you shop at your favorite grocery store, you probably assume that the food on display is safe to take home. But in the poultry aisle, that simple assumption could make you very sick...."  CLICK HERE TO READ MORE

    Obama ~ White House Correspondents' Dinner ~ NAILED IT!!

    The President nailed it, as did Cecily Strong, and Luther, POTUS "Anger Translator".  Finally (for me) the Hollywood stars' piece was over and the real business of the evening began.  I never miss this event;  this was one of the all-time best.  You can hear it (the reason why we really watched) in this link. That part of the evening was brilliant, cathartic and memorable.

     CLICK HERE FOR VIDEO AND ARTICLE

    Friday, April 24, 2015

    'Just Say No' to the Gateway Theory of Pot - The Atlantic

    "Many young adults remember their childhood participation in Drug Abuse Resistance Education, better known by the acronym "D.A.R.E."  One of the program's core messages—along with the idea that you should always shout "NO!" when offered some "really cool drugs to smoke"—is that marijuana is a "gateway" to all sorts of other substances.  D.A.R.E's effectiveness was later called into question, and its curriculum overhauled, but the legend remains: One toke, and before long you're living a less-accented version of Trainspotting."    READ MORE
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    Monday, April 20, 2015

    3 Reasons You Can’t Win with a Narcissist | World of Psychology

    About Sarah Newman, MA

    Sarah Rae Newman is an Associate Editor at Psych Central and a mental health and science blogger. She has an MA in psychology from the New School for Social Research and an MFA in writing from CCNY. She is the author of the book The Fog of Paranoia: A Sister's Journey through Her Brother's Schizophrenia.

    CLICK HERE TO READ ARTICLE

    Sunday, April 19, 2015

    Stephen King lets Ted Cruz and Marco Rubio have it - Salon.com

    In a brilliant tweet, the horror master perfectly sums up the state of the 2016 presidential race..

      

    CLICK HERE TO READ ARTICLE

    The Worst of Our Corrupt Congress Was on Display This Past Week In Washington | Alternet

    One day, historians might discover that what unfolded this past week in Washington was a surreal snapshot of the slow-but-steady death of American democracy.  CLICK HERE TO READ ARTICLE

    5 Right-Wing Lunacies This Week: Bill O'Reilly Hits Peak Paranoia | Alternet

    CLICK HERE TO READ ARTICLE

    Saturday, April 18, 2015

    Wolves in Sheep’s Clothing: Do They Really Have No Shame?

    "Most folks know the feeling of shame so well, they can hardly understand that character-impaired people may have different underlying motives for their behavior. Erroneous notions about human nature may make sense in the context of ‘neurotic’ personalities, but when trying to understand character-impairment they leave us vulnerable to abuse and manipulation...."  CLICK HERE TO READ ARTICLE

    Beware the Covert-Aggressive Personality ~ George Simon, PhD

    "The covert-aggressive personality employs a potent one-two punch: the covert-aggressive conceals aggressive intent to ensure you never really see what’s coming; and he or she exploits your normal sensitivities, conscientiousness and other vulnerabilities to manipulate you into succumbing. Covert-Aggressive Personalities are the archetypal wolves in sheep’s clothing that I introduced in my first book, In Sheep’s Clothing ..."     CLICK HERE TO READ ARTICLE

    Stockholm Syndrome: The Psychological Mystery of Loving an Abuser ~ bfrom Counselling Resource Mental Health Library

    Sadly, most people do not really understand the broad dimensions of abuse, especially emotional abuse. Terms like "gaslighting", "sadism", and "Stockholm Syndrome" seem to have no relevance whatsoever in their relationship.  If a friend or counselor might ask them about the practices inherent to each of these, they would likely immediately deny all of them as being part of their relationship. Add to that an initial irritation with the counselor on the part of the abused.  

    However, after they have experienced this grueling and onerous Herculean journey with their significant other, they are shocked to discover that their "apparently normal, but bumpy relationship"  is indeed the nightmare they thought they were experiencing all along.


    "If you’re in a controlling and abusive relationship, you may recognize several of the characteristics described in this article by Consulting Clinical Psychologist Dr Joseph M. Carver, PhD. Beginning with a description of how bonds form between victim and abuser, the article continues with observations about cognitive dissonance and offers suggestions for friends and family of victims...."        CLICK HERE TO READ  THIS ARTICLE!

    Friday, April 17, 2015

    Societal Stockholm Syndrome ~ Essays by Kathleen Trigiani

    ....."thus the label, Stockholm Syndrome, was born. It has happened to concentration camp prisoners, cult members, civilians in Chinese Communist prisons, pimp-procured prostitutes, incest victims, physically and/or emotionally abused children, battered women, prisoners of war, victims of hijackings, and of course, hostages"... Virtually anyone can get Stockholm Syndrome it the following conditions are met:
    • Perceived threat to survival and the belief that one's captor is willing to act on that threat
    • The captive's perception of small kindnesses from the captor within a context of terror
    • Isolation from perspectives other than those of the captor
    • Perceived inability to escape.
    Stockholm Syndrome is a survival mechanism. The men and women who get it are not lunatics. They are fighting for their lives. They deserve compassion, not ridicule....... CLICK HERE TO CONTINUE READING

    Monday, April 6, 2015

    Paul Krugman: Uh-oh, we’re just this screwed - Salon.com

    Austerity failed, yet Britain's conservatives might be rewarded. There's a lesson for us, Paul Krugman argues today



    CLICK HERE TO READ ARTIcle

    Ted Cruz Isn't an Idiot -- He's Delusional and That's Far More Dangerous | Alternet

    "For those who think like Cruz, there is virtually no amount of data, reality checks or facts that can persuade them to give up their false ideas."

    The Truth About Facebook: How Communication Became Synonymous With Surveillance | Alternet

    Savvy tech critic talks outrage culture, surveillance and the power we give Google & Facebook to moderate our lives
    By Michael Schulson / Salon

    CLICK HERE TO READ ARTICLE

    The Truth About Facebook: How Communication Became Synonymous With Surveillance | Alternet

    Savvy tech critic talks outrage culture, surveillance and the power we give Google & Facebook to moderate our lives
    By Michael Schulson / Salon



    CLICK HERE TO READ ARTICLE

    How I Discovered an Amazing Sexual Technique to Satisfy a Woman -- It's Simple! | Alternet

    "When I learned about this, it was hallelujah time."
    CLICK HERE TO READ ARTICLE

    Sunday, April 5, 2015

    Memories likely can’t be erased: Research offers new clues to how we remember - Salon.com

    A new study challenges more than a century of neuroscience and could radically change the way we treat PTSD

    , SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN

    CLICK HERE TO READ ARTICLE

    Saturday, March 21, 2015

    Old Souls: Compelling Evidence From Children Who Remember Past Lives by Thomas Shroder — Reviews, Discussion, Bookclubs, Lists

    A riveting firsthand account of one man's mission to investigate and document some of the most astonishing untold phenomena of our time All across the globe, small children spontaneously speak of previous lives, beg to be taken "home," pine for mothers and husbands and mistresses from another life, and know things that there seems to be no normal way for them to know.   CLICK HERE TO READ!

    "there were no words, but images flooded every cell in her being ...4 and a half decades!"

    "there were no words, but images flooded every cell in her being ...4 and a half decades!"