Common Misconceptions About Psychotherapy
Some ideas about therapy show up so often in fiction I find myself wondering how many writers are using them deliberately and how many just don't realize they're inaccurate. Here are six of the most common, along with some information on more standard current practice.
1. You lie on a couch
Reality: Therapy clients don't lie on a couch; some therapists' offices don't even have couches.
So where did this come from? Sigmund Freud had his patients lie on a couch so he could sit in a chair behind their heads. Why? No deep psychological reason -- he just didn't like people looking at him.
There are a lot of reasons modern therapy clients wouldn't be happy with this. Imagine telling someone about difficult or embarrassing experiences and not only not being able to see them, but having them react with silence. Why on earth would you want to go back?
The ideal therapeutic setup, and they actually teach this in graduate school, is to have both chairs turned inward at about a 20 degree angle(give or take about 10 degrees), usually with 8 or 10 feet between them. Often the therapist and the client end up facing each other because they turn toward each other in their chairs, but with this setup the client doesn't feel like s/he's being confronted.
Even if there is a couch in the room, the therapist's chair will almost invariably be turned at an angle to it.
2. Therapists analyze everyone
Reality: Therapists don't analyze people any more than the average person, and sometimes less often.
Ironically, only people trained in Freud's make-the-patient-lie-on-the-couch-and-free-associate-about-Mother approach (aka psychoanalysis) are taught to analyze at all. All other therapists are taught to understand why people do things, but it takes a lot of energy to figure people out. And to be very frank, while therapists are usually caring folks who want to help their clients, in day-to-day life they're dealing with their own issues and don't necessarily have the time or space to care about everyone else's problems or behaviors.
And the last thing most therapists want to hear about in their spare time is strangers' problems. Therapists get paid to deal with other people's problems for a reason!
3. Therapists have sex with their clients
Reality: Therapists never, ever, ever have sex with their clients, or the friends or family members of clients, if they want to keep their licenses.
That includes sex therapists. Sex therapists don't watch their clients have sex, or ask them to experiment in the office. Sex therapy is often about educating and addressing relationship problems, since those are two of the most common reasons people have sexual problems.
Therapists aren't supposed to have sex with former clients, either. The rule is that if two years have passed and the former client and therapist run into each other and somehow hit it off (ie this wasn't planned), the therapist won't be thrown out of professional organizations and have licenses revoked. But in most cases other therapists will still see them as suspect.
The reasoning behind this is simple -- therapists are to listen and help without involving their own issues or needs, which creates a power differential that's difficult to overcome.
And truth be told, the roles therapists play in their offices are only facets of who they really are. Therapists focus all of their attention on clients without ever complaining about their own concerns or insecurities.
When people think they want to be friends, they usually want to be friends with the therapist, not the person, and a true friendship involves sharing power, and flaws, and taking care of each other to some extent. Getting to know a therapist as a real person can be disenchanting, because now they want to talk about themselves and their own issues!
4. It's all about your mother (or childhood, or past...)
Reality: One branch of psychotherapeutic theory focuses on childhood and the unconscious. The rest don't.
Psychodynamic theory kept Freud's psychoanalytic belief that early childhood and unconscious mechanisms are important to later problems, but most modern practitioners know that we're exposed to a lot of influences in day-to-day life that are just as important.
Some therapists will flat-out tell you your past isn't important if it's not directly relevant to the current problem. Some believe extensive discussion of the past is an attempt to escape responsibility (Gestalt therapy) or keep from actively working to change (some types of cognitive-behavioral theory). Some believe that the social and cultural environments we live in today are what cause problems (systems, feminist, and multicultural therapies).
5. ECT is painful and used to punish bad patients
Reality: Electro-convulsive treatment (in the past, called electro-shock treatment) is a rare, last-resort treatment for clients who have been in and out of the hospital for suicidality, and for whom more traditional treatments, like medications, haven't worked. In some cases, the client is so depressed she can't do the work to get better until her brain chemistry is working more effectively.
By the time ECT is a consideration, some clients are eager to try it. They've tried everything else and just want to feel better. When death feels like your only other option, having someone run a painless current through your brain while you're asleep doesn't sound like such a bad idea.
ECT is not painful, nor do you jitter or shake. Patients are given a muscle relaxant, and because it's frightening to feel paralyzed, they're also briefly placed under general anesthesia. Electrodes are usually attached to only one side of the head, and the current is introduced in short pulses, causing a grand mal seizure. Doctors monitor the electrical activity on a screen.
The seizure makes the brain produce and use serotonin, norepinephrine, and dopamine, all brain chemicals that are low when someone is depressed. Some people wake up feeling like a miracle has occurred. Several sessions are usually required to maintain the changes, and then the individual can be switched to antidepressants and/or other medications.
ECT is no more dangerous than any other procedure administered under general anesthesia, and many of the potential side effects (confusion, memory disturbance, nausea) may be as much a result of the anesthesia as the treatment itself.
6. "Schizophrenia" is the same thing as having "multiple personalities"
Reality: Schizophrenia is a biological disorder with a genetic basis. It usually causes hallucinations and/or delusions (strong ideas that go against cultural norms and are not supported by reality), along with a deterioration in normal day-to-day functioning. Some people with schizophrenia become periodically catatonic, have paranoid thoughts, or behave in a disorganized manner. They may speak strangely, becoming tangential (wandering verbally, often in a way that doesn't make sense to the listener) using nelogisms (made up words), clang associations (rhyming) or, in extreme cases, producing word salads (sentences that sound like a bunch of jumbled words and may or may not be grammatically correct).
Dissociative Identity Disorder (formerly multiple personality disorder) is caused by trauma. In some abusive situations, the normal defense mechanism of dissociation may be used to "split off" memories of trauma. In DID, the split also includes the part of the "core" personality attached to that memory or series of memories. The dissociated identity often has its own name, traits, and quirks; and may or may not age at the same rate as the rest of the personality (or personalities), if it ages at all.
Therefore, referring to oneself as "schizo" or "schizoid" or "schizophrenic" when one means one has an alter ego or contradictory personality traits makes no sense (and is guaranteed to make the psychologically savvy wince)!
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Friday, September 28, 2018
African Safari Tour
African Safari Tour
African safari holidays are an opportunity to view wild animals and breathtaking landscape in the continent. Tourists visit Africa so that they will experience a close encounter with the Big Five, namely the buffalo, elephant, leopard, lion, and rhinoceros. It is a rare opportunity to observe these animals in their natural environment.
Visiting a continent with various game reserves, national parks, protected wildlife, and spectacular coastline is an exciting experience. Here is the list of suggested safari destinations in Africa:
• Amboseli National Park in Kenya
It is one of the tourist destinations which presents the best safari and scenic views. You will admire the wonderful sight of Mount Kilimanjaro. This majestic mountain rises to about 5,900 meters. It is the stunning background of the huge elephant population wandering in the reserve.
• Bwindi Forest Reserve in Uganda
This is a World Heritage site and the habitat of mountain gorillas and chimpanzees. The area features spectacular landscape, steep valleys, and impressive waterfalls. It is also a home to a variety of birds such as the rare African Green Broadbill.
• Chobe National Park in Botswana
This park is situated in the Okavango Delta. The ideal season to visit the park is during the dry and the cool winter months of April to October. It is also the best time to see large herds of buffalo, eland, giraffe, and zebra assemble in the surrounding area of Savuti marsh. You can reach the park by car, making it a more affordable destination than the other parks in Botswana. In addition, it provides different types of accommodation to tourists.
• Etosha National Park in Namibia
This park is home to the tallest elephants in Africa. Other species who take shelter in this park are the cheetahs, elephant, giraffe, leopard, lion, rhino, and birds, and is one of the preferred destinations for photographers, particularly in the dry season when the animals congregate in the natural waterholes.
• Hwange National Park in Zimbabwe
This is the largest protected area in Zimbabwe with different animals such as elephants, giraffe, lions, wild dogs and other mammals, and a shelter to more than 400 birds and 100 mammal species.
• Kruger National Park in South Africa
Kruger National Park is located in South Africa and one of the best safari destinations in Africa. Getting to the park needs about five hours travel by car. The park offers abundant wildlife such as Big Five, cheetahs, crocodiles, giraffes, and hippopotamus. Wild cats are sometimes difficult to see due to the lush vegetation in the area. It is one of the oldest preserved national parks in the continent.
• Masai Mara Reserve in Kenya
Kenya is the most sought after destination for tourists seeking safari adventure. Masai Mara is on the top of the list of wildlife parks to visit in Kenya. It is the perfect setting for the migration of millions of wildebeest, zebra and gazelle searching for fresh rain grass. The ideal time to catch this spectacular sight is from July to October.
The variety of wild animals is due to the abundance of dense grasslands and forests. Local Masai tribes offer cultural tour such as village walks and warrior lessons so you can explore their rich and indigenous culture.
• Serengeti National Park in Tanzania
The park contains a vast area of grasslands, offering a clear view of lions killing their prey, and has a larger land area than the Masai Mara Reserve.
• South Luangwa National Park in Zambia
It offers an alternative safari experience, which involves walking in the park instead of riding vehicles during the tour. This park is home to about 60 species of animals and more than 400 species of birds. You will see several hippopotamus resting on the Luangwa River. The recommended time of year to visit the park is from April until October.
african safari package
African safari holidays are an opportunity to view wild animals and breathtaking landscape in the continent. Tourists visit Africa so that they will experience a close encounter with the Big Five, namely the buffalo, elephant, leopard, lion, and rhinoceros. It is a rare opportunity to observe these animals in their natural environment.
Visiting a continent with various game reserves, national parks, protected wildlife, and spectacular coastline is an exciting experience. Here is the list of suggested safari destinations in Africa:
• Amboseli National Park in Kenya
It is one of the tourist destinations which presents the best safari and scenic views. You will admire the wonderful sight of Mount Kilimanjaro. This majestic mountain rises to about 5,900 meters. It is the stunning background of the huge elephant population wandering in the reserve.
• Bwindi Forest Reserve in Uganda
This is a World Heritage site and the habitat of mountain gorillas and chimpanzees. The area features spectacular landscape, steep valleys, and impressive waterfalls. It is also a home to a variety of birds such as the rare African Green Broadbill.
• Chobe National Park in Botswana
This park is situated in the Okavango Delta. The ideal season to visit the park is during the dry and the cool winter months of April to October. It is also the best time to see large herds of buffalo, eland, giraffe, and zebra assemble in the surrounding area of Savuti marsh. You can reach the park by car, making it a more affordable destination than the other parks in Botswana. In addition, it provides different types of accommodation to tourists.
• Etosha National Park in Namibia
This park is home to the tallest elephants in Africa. Other species who take shelter in this park are the cheetahs, elephant, giraffe, leopard, lion, rhino, and birds, and is one of the preferred destinations for photographers, particularly in the dry season when the animals congregate in the natural waterholes.
• Hwange National Park in Zimbabwe
This is the largest protected area in Zimbabwe with different animals such as elephants, giraffe, lions, wild dogs and other mammals, and a shelter to more than 400 birds and 100 mammal species.
• Kruger National Park in South Africa
Kruger National Park is located in South Africa and one of the best safari destinations in Africa. Getting to the park needs about five hours travel by car. The park offers abundant wildlife such as Big Five, cheetahs, crocodiles, giraffes, and hippopotamus. Wild cats are sometimes difficult to see due to the lush vegetation in the area. It is one of the oldest preserved national parks in the continent.
• Masai Mara Reserve in Kenya
Kenya is the most sought after destination for tourists seeking safari adventure. Masai Mara is on the top of the list of wildlife parks to visit in Kenya. It is the perfect setting for the migration of millions of wildebeest, zebra and gazelle searching for fresh rain grass. The ideal time to catch this spectacular sight is from July to October.
The variety of wild animals is due to the abundance of dense grasslands and forests. Local Masai tribes offer cultural tour such as village walks and warrior lessons so you can explore their rich and indigenous culture.
• Serengeti National Park in Tanzania
The park contains a vast area of grasslands, offering a clear view of lions killing their prey, and has a larger land area than the Masai Mara Reserve.
• South Luangwa National Park in Zambia
It offers an alternative safari experience, which involves walking in the park instead of riding vehicles during the tour. This park is home to about 60 species of animals and more than 400 species of birds. You will see several hippopotamus resting on the Luangwa River. The recommended time of year to visit the park is from April until October.
african safari package
What is Psychotherapy? - Sittings With Psychologist Can Change Course of Life
What is Psychotherapy? - Sittings With Psychologist Can Change Course of Life
Life is full of challenges. The challenges can be social, emotional, physical and external factors originating from the society. Most of us are able to cope with our problems and often overcome pain and grief caused by these internal or external factors. Those who are unable to cope with problems of life due to various reasons need constructive help to heal and move in life.
People with continuing problems in their life or struggling with relational, emotional issues visit Psychologist for psychotherapy. In essence Psychotherapy is well defined process model focused on helping an individual to heal from problems of life and provide them a constructive way to deal with ongoing problems in life.
The reasons for taking Psychotherapy can be many. Mainly, it is due to increase in stress, which an individual is unable to bear and often ends up taking wrong decision in life. People break down under mounting stress from divorce, relational issues, business, job loss and due to challenges in new career.
The question is when should you visit a Psychologist? This answer will come from your Physician. Your physician will refer to a Psychologist based on your condition. The physician will recommend you to visit Psychologist for Psychotherapy therapy. The ongoing issues are hard for individual to deal and it is causing great deal of pain to them. Also it is not going away but continuing and causing more problem and pain to individuals.
The goal of psychotherapy is to make change in person's life and provide them strength and reasoning to think and react about the current issues and problems in life. Between patient and doctor a therapy plan is created. Psychologist will take patient to the root of the problem and help them in getting new perspective in life.
This helps patients to look at exiting issues with new perspective and gives them strength and confidence to deal with current problems in life. Depending upon the severity of mental health the therapy sessions are scheduled once in 2 weeks on once a month. The sessions can last for 30 minutes to 1 hour.
After few sessions of therapy the patient starts gaining confidence and clarity to deal with situation. With focused mind and with greater ability to judge the issues the decisions are made in right direction. After full course patients start feeling normal and is able to keep stress level down by taking right corrective decisions in life. The key to successful therapy is the individual's will to try therapy and listen to psychologist.
Psychologist Manila
Life is full of challenges. The challenges can be social, emotional, physical and external factors originating from the society. Most of us are able to cope with our problems and often overcome pain and grief caused by these internal or external factors. Those who are unable to cope with problems of life due to various reasons need constructive help to heal and move in life.
People with continuing problems in their life or struggling with relational, emotional issues visit Psychologist for psychotherapy. In essence Psychotherapy is well defined process model focused on helping an individual to heal from problems of life and provide them a constructive way to deal with ongoing problems in life.
The reasons for taking Psychotherapy can be many. Mainly, it is due to increase in stress, which an individual is unable to bear and often ends up taking wrong decision in life. People break down under mounting stress from divorce, relational issues, business, job loss and due to challenges in new career.
The question is when should you visit a Psychologist? This answer will come from your Physician. Your physician will refer to a Psychologist based on your condition. The physician will recommend you to visit Psychologist for Psychotherapy therapy. The ongoing issues are hard for individual to deal and it is causing great deal of pain to them. Also it is not going away but continuing and causing more problem and pain to individuals.
The goal of psychotherapy is to make change in person's life and provide them strength and reasoning to think and react about the current issues and problems in life. Between patient and doctor a therapy plan is created. Psychologist will take patient to the root of the problem and help them in getting new perspective in life.
This helps patients to look at exiting issues with new perspective and gives them strength and confidence to deal with current problems in life. Depending upon the severity of mental health the therapy sessions are scheduled once in 2 weeks on once a month. The sessions can last for 30 minutes to 1 hour.
After few sessions of therapy the patient starts gaining confidence and clarity to deal with situation. With focused mind and with greater ability to judge the issues the decisions are made in right direction. After full course patients start feeling normal and is able to keep stress level down by taking right corrective decisions in life. The key to successful therapy is the individual's will to try therapy and listen to psychologist.
Psychologist Manila
Psychological Testing - Advantages and Disadvantages
Psychological Testing - Advantages and Disadvantages
Psychological tests are used for assessment and evaluation of the test taker by a competent examiner. That is why it is also called psychological assessment. But of course, the tests can only be accurate and reliable if you answer it carefully, honestly and seriously.
A competent psychologist is generally the interpreter of these psychological tests. But it should be noted that psychological tests are advantageous only in certain situations. Free psychological tests circulated through the internet are usually bests for entertainment purposes.
So what are some useful types of psychological tests? Tests that measure your knowledge about a certain specific topic, or capacity for certain skills are called achievement and aptitude tests. Intelligence tests would say about your general ability to know the world around you. It also assesses how you use the intelligence to adapt to the world, and in what manner you apply this general ability. Therefore, we can say that the focus of intelligence tests is potential. Neuropsychological tests measure loss in functions of cognitive ability. Occupational tests are used to match your interests with the interests involving a certain career or occupation. Personality tests try to determine the style of your personality usually for clinical or forensic purposes. Specific clinical tests refer to tests that measure certain specific levels within a person in terms of his or her state of mind, like depression or anxiety.
One great advantage for using or taking psychological tests is that it is quite difficult to lie. For example, the Rorschach test does not offer any clue for the test taker about what would be a healthy response or an unhealthy response to the questions asked by the test. In this way, biases for making a favorable or an unfavorable impression can be avoided. Another advantage is the scientific consistency present through the test that cannot be found in clinical interviews. For instance, when it comes to legal situations, these tests can be more helpful than interviews. And last but not the least; information can be more easily taken from tests instead of interviews. Both psychologists and clients can compromise the reliability of clinical interviews.
However, sometimes tests do not really measure what they are supposed to measure. Therefore always remember the following guidelines:
• Always identify the purpose of testing.
• Identify the names and rationales of the tests.
• Always get the results of the tests.
Remember these guidelines, and always refer to a psychologist you trust.
Psychological Evaluation in Manila
Psychological tests are used for assessment and evaluation of the test taker by a competent examiner. That is why it is also called psychological assessment. But of course, the tests can only be accurate and reliable if you answer it carefully, honestly and seriously.
A competent psychologist is generally the interpreter of these psychological tests. But it should be noted that psychological tests are advantageous only in certain situations. Free psychological tests circulated through the internet are usually bests for entertainment purposes.
So what are some useful types of psychological tests? Tests that measure your knowledge about a certain specific topic, or capacity for certain skills are called achievement and aptitude tests. Intelligence tests would say about your general ability to know the world around you. It also assesses how you use the intelligence to adapt to the world, and in what manner you apply this general ability. Therefore, we can say that the focus of intelligence tests is potential. Neuropsychological tests measure loss in functions of cognitive ability. Occupational tests are used to match your interests with the interests involving a certain career or occupation. Personality tests try to determine the style of your personality usually for clinical or forensic purposes. Specific clinical tests refer to tests that measure certain specific levels within a person in terms of his or her state of mind, like depression or anxiety.
One great advantage for using or taking psychological tests is that it is quite difficult to lie. For example, the Rorschach test does not offer any clue for the test taker about what would be a healthy response or an unhealthy response to the questions asked by the test. In this way, biases for making a favorable or an unfavorable impression can be avoided. Another advantage is the scientific consistency present through the test that cannot be found in clinical interviews. For instance, when it comes to legal situations, these tests can be more helpful than interviews. And last but not the least; information can be more easily taken from tests instead of interviews. Both psychologists and clients can compromise the reliability of clinical interviews.
However, sometimes tests do not really measure what they are supposed to measure. Therefore always remember the following guidelines:
• Always identify the purpose of testing.
• Identify the names and rationales of the tests.
• Always get the results of the tests.
Remember these guidelines, and always refer to a psychologist you trust.
Psychological Evaluation in Manila
Wednesday, September 26, 2018
Know-How's of Affordable Web Hosting Services
Know-How's of Affordable Web Hosting Services
Almost all business houses in these days are using websites as their medium of communication. Due to this, the companies are expecting a maximum return from their website investments too, which implies the companies are after maximizing ROI on their website expenditure. Developing and maintaining an in-house web hosting service is a hassle for many companies, this is true especially in case a company is technically not so sound or if the company is a startup. Such entities which are not technically well-off are looking for a reliable and affordable web hosting service from an outsider. There are many companies that are offering pre and post-sale support to the entities that are thriving to create a web image.
Many corporate houses resort to these companies due to their affordable, reliable and unstinting support to their clients. These companies hire creative people with exceptionally well technical knowledge who are able to create excellent websites for third parties. They also offer a wide range of services to their clients who include designing, developing and maintaining the websites of the client. For those new-bees into the world of hosting services let's look at few basics and its servers,
• The firms help you in building and maintaining a website of your own.
• These companies offer a wide variety of services which include designing, developing, maintaining your online portal.
• Generally, all these companies offer their services with two types of servers. A shared server and a dedicated server.
• A shared server is the one which happens to be shared by multiple firms and dedicated server, on the other hand, is dedicated or devoted only to a particular firm.
• In general, shared servers are used by start-ups or business houses with affordability issues, while the dedicated servers are being used by affordable firms.
• Though both the servers serve the same purpose of the clients a dedicated server is preferred over a shared server due to their exclusivity.
• A dedicated server suits you if you are expecting a heavy traffic to your website while the shared one for fewer traffic websites.
• Hiring a web hosting service from a firm means hiring either of the servers on to which you upload scripts, data that needed to be uploaded and to be displayed to your customers.
As many business houses are incurring into e-commerce activities these days, hiring an affordable provider is a must if you would like to sustain for a longer duration in the market. Through your website you are meeting your customer, hence creating an image of your own in the minds of the customers get affected by the way you display to the market.
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Almost all business houses in these days are using websites as their medium of communication. Due to this, the companies are expecting a maximum return from their website investments too, which implies the companies are after maximizing ROI on their website expenditure. Developing and maintaining an in-house web hosting service is a hassle for many companies, this is true especially in case a company is technically not so sound or if the company is a startup. Such entities which are not technically well-off are looking for a reliable and affordable web hosting service from an outsider. There are many companies that are offering pre and post-sale support to the entities that are thriving to create a web image.
Many corporate houses resort to these companies due to their affordable, reliable and unstinting support to their clients. These companies hire creative people with exceptionally well technical knowledge who are able to create excellent websites for third parties. They also offer a wide range of services to their clients who include designing, developing and maintaining the websites of the client. For those new-bees into the world of hosting services let's look at few basics and its servers,
• The firms help you in building and maintaining a website of your own.
• These companies offer a wide variety of services which include designing, developing, maintaining your online portal.
• Generally, all these companies offer their services with two types of servers. A shared server and a dedicated server.
• A shared server is the one which happens to be shared by multiple firms and dedicated server, on the other hand, is dedicated or devoted only to a particular firm.
• In general, shared servers are used by start-ups or business houses with affordability issues, while the dedicated servers are being used by affordable firms.
• Though both the servers serve the same purpose of the clients a dedicated server is preferred over a shared server due to their exclusivity.
• A dedicated server suits you if you are expecting a heavy traffic to your website while the shared one for fewer traffic websites.
• Hiring a web hosting service from a firm means hiring either of the servers on to which you upload scripts, data that needed to be uploaded and to be displayed to your customers.
As many business houses are incurring into e-commerce activities these days, hiring an affordable provider is a must if you would like to sustain for a longer duration in the market. Through your website you are meeting your customer, hence creating an image of your own in the minds of the customers get affected by the way you display to the market.
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Tuesday, September 25, 2018
What's the Best Beauty Product For You? 3 Tips to Choosing Beauty Products
What's the Best Beauty Product For You? 3 Tips to Choosing Beauty Products
Every month, you see a lot of new beauty products coming out in the market, all with promises of making your skin look younger, smoother, and softer. Millions are spent every year for ads and promotions of these products and to get consumers notice them in a very competitive environment.
Oftentimes, free samples are passed around in supermarkets, department stores, even train stations! There would be countless reviews on the internet, mostly by people who are paid by the manufacturers to do a favorable review about the product.
As a wise consumer, you shouldn't simply take the word of advertisers and beauty product review writers about the products that they are endorsing. Even if it's a Hollywood star who is paid to endorse the product, one should be cautious about the subtle, but powerful effects of the media on consumer preferences. To help you decide on which beauty product is the best for you, here are a few suggestions:
1. Check the labels
There are numerous ingredients used to create beauty products. Some products would claim to be all natural, but if you read the list of ingredients that are used to manufacture them, you will find that some chemicals are still being used. Keep yourself informed about ingredients that can harm the skin, particularly those that have toxic effects, or those that you are allergic from. One product may work for some, but not for you, so check the ingredients first before you buy the product.
2. Check online forums which may have subscribers who have tested the products.
A product that is slowly gaining popularity surely would have its own website and will be reviewed by a lot of people. Check the beauty forums for the latest comments on whether these products work with no side effects.
3. Give the product a try.
If you're serious about finding out if a product will work, you can test the product. A smart thing to do will be to go online and check whether the company manufacturing the product is giving away free samples.
Be careful about giving your credit card details online, however, because sometimes the company will offer a free sample, and then will automatically debit your card after 30 or 60 days for the next delivery of the product, even without your approval. Make sure that you can cancel your order if you do not find the product to your satisfaction.
Be a smart consumer, especially when it comes to choosing the best beauty products, because they may not be the right product for you, and you may have to live with damaging results permanently.
Best beauty
Every month, you see a lot of new beauty products coming out in the market, all with promises of making your skin look younger, smoother, and softer. Millions are spent every year for ads and promotions of these products and to get consumers notice them in a very competitive environment.
Oftentimes, free samples are passed around in supermarkets, department stores, even train stations! There would be countless reviews on the internet, mostly by people who are paid by the manufacturers to do a favorable review about the product.
As a wise consumer, you shouldn't simply take the word of advertisers and beauty product review writers about the products that they are endorsing. Even if it's a Hollywood star who is paid to endorse the product, one should be cautious about the subtle, but powerful effects of the media on consumer preferences. To help you decide on which beauty product is the best for you, here are a few suggestions:
1. Check the labels
There are numerous ingredients used to create beauty products. Some products would claim to be all natural, but if you read the list of ingredients that are used to manufacture them, you will find that some chemicals are still being used. Keep yourself informed about ingredients that can harm the skin, particularly those that have toxic effects, or those that you are allergic from. One product may work for some, but not for you, so check the ingredients first before you buy the product.
2. Check online forums which may have subscribers who have tested the products.
A product that is slowly gaining popularity surely would have its own website and will be reviewed by a lot of people. Check the beauty forums for the latest comments on whether these products work with no side effects.
3. Give the product a try.
If you're serious about finding out if a product will work, you can test the product. A smart thing to do will be to go online and check whether the company manufacturing the product is giving away free samples.
Be careful about giving your credit card details online, however, because sometimes the company will offer a free sample, and then will automatically debit your card after 30 or 60 days for the next delivery of the product, even without your approval. Make sure that you can cancel your order if you do not find the product to your satisfaction.
Be a smart consumer, especially when it comes to choosing the best beauty products, because they may not be the right product for you, and you may have to live with damaging results permanently.
Best beauty
Saturday, September 22, 2018
Secrets to Successful Brewing
Secrets to Successful Brewing
My main goal here at Cryptobrewology is to introduce people to the wonderful world of craft beers and home brewing, so I'd be remiss if I didn't explore the possibilities even for those who just want to give home brewing a try, and don't necessarily have the intention of taking it to the next level. In this case, I'm talking about the hobbyist who might give a Mr. Beer home brewing kit a whirl, just for fun.
In many conversations that I've overheard, or have been a part of regarding Mr. Beer, the comments are pretty much the same, "I tried Mr. Beer once, but it tasted bad."
Typically, when people give something a try and it doesn't turn out as expected, they are all too willing to blame the product or the system they used, and not evaluate their methods.
Mr. Beer sometimes gets a bad rap. Prior to sitting down to write this I actually tasted a Mr. Beer West Coast Pale Ale I had brewed, and it tasted great. Not yeasty, not sour, or sweet. It was mildly bitter, with a fruity and mildly floral hop nose. It had all the hallmarks of a commercial ale that I may have bought at the store. No kidding.
The key factors that led to this great tasting batch of Mr. Beer are proper sanitization, yeast pitching temp, fermentation temp, water quality, and patience. Ignore these and you're destined to make a lousy brew, so don't blame Mr. Beer!
Key Factor One: SANITIZE
I can't stress it enough. Sanitize, Sanitize, SANITIZE! Make sure your kitchen counters are clean, make sure your hands are clean, and make sure you use the One Step no-rinse cleanser - included with every kit and refill - to sanitize the keg and your tools. Before bottling make sure you follow the directions and thoroughly sanitize the bottles.
No rinse means "NO RINSE!" There is absolutely nothing left behind by One-Step that can harm you or the beer. Rinse with tap water and you risk contaminating everything you have just cleaned. Don't rinse, just drain.
Key Factor Two: PITCHING and FERMENTING TEMP
The Mr. Beer instructions advise us to use cold water in the fermenter prior to pouring in the wort, and then topping off with cold water before pitching the yeast. There is a reason for this. First, the wort is very hot and you don't want to compromise the plastic keg fermenter, so put cold water in first, as a buffer.
Second, the yeast should not be added to the keg until the temperature is just about 70 degrees fahrenheit. 85 is not just about 70. You can monitor the temperature with a SANITIZED Thermometer, that's what I do, or buy a Brew-O-Meter from Mr. Beer that sticks onto the fermenter, that works.
Topping off with cold water brings the brew up to the full fermenting volume, and will also help drop the temperature of the wort to within pitching range. If you don't have a thermometer, just feel the sides of the keg. If it is cool to the touch, not warm or hot, then you're okay. If the keg feels warm to you it's too warm for the yeast!
After pitching the yeast you want to keep the keg somewhere out of direct sunlight, and where the temperature is consistent, somewhere between 68 and 72 degrees fahrenheit is recommended.
Temperature is critical for proper yeast performance. Too hot or too cold and you can kiss your beer goodbye.
Key Factor Three: WATER
Bottled water or filtered tap water are recommended for a reason. They are filtered to remove contaminants and will ensure a decent quality beer. I watched in horror as a YouTuber demonstrating Mr. Beer showed me how to top off the keg with cold water using his sink sprayer! You're just asking for trouble if you do that. Who knows what microbial monstrosities are hanging out in the end of that thing?!
It's better to just buy a few gallons of bottled water and stick them in the fridge. Case closed.
Key Factor Four: PATIENCE
Sanitization, temperature and water quality are critical components to producing a good batch of Mr. Beer - well, ANY home brewed beer actually - but another important factor, something many of us DIY-ers struggle with, is patience.
Sure, you can have drinkable beer in as little as two weeks with any home brewing process. That's because, generally speaking, the fermentation process is usually complete in 7 days, and it only takes 7 days for the beer to carbonate after bottling. It's drinkable, but it can be a lot better.
What makes it better is aging. Beer left alone in the fermenter for two weeks will settle and clear out a lot. There will be less sediment in the bottles, so less muck to stir up while pouring.
Remember that beer I mentioned? Do you know how long it was in the bottle? I waited a tad over two weeks before bottling, so the beer had cleared out considerably in the keg. Once bottled, I waited one week before putting the bottles into the refrigerator to halt carbonation*. I tried one beer each week after that.
The first one was a little "bready." That's one complaint I often hear about Mr. Beer. The yeasty odor is common early after bottling in any home brewed beer.
The second beer was less yeasty, but it had a slightly sour character.
The third beer, my most recent, had been in the bottle for about three weeks. That's FIVE weeks since the day I brewed it.
Patience is a must! Don't pour out your beers after only giving them a couple of weeks to mature. Commercial craft brewers let their beers rest, or age, in the bottles for three or four weeks before they hit the market. The full flavor of the beer needs that much time to develop.
To summarize, don't knock Mr. Beer. You can get good results brewing your own beer. Brew it right, brew it clean, and be patient. You'll find that the product isn't the problem, it's the brewer's technique and patience.
* I read somewhere that it's a good idea to chill the beer to halt carbonation, but if the beer has fermented fully before adding priming sugar and bottling, the yeast should have only enough to carbonate and will stop on its own. Also, this trick might work for ale yeast but lager yeast will continue to ferment at lower temps if sugar is present.
brewery location for rent
My main goal here at Cryptobrewology is to introduce people to the wonderful world of craft beers and home brewing, so I'd be remiss if I didn't explore the possibilities even for those who just want to give home brewing a try, and don't necessarily have the intention of taking it to the next level. In this case, I'm talking about the hobbyist who might give a Mr. Beer home brewing kit a whirl, just for fun.
In many conversations that I've overheard, or have been a part of regarding Mr. Beer, the comments are pretty much the same, "I tried Mr. Beer once, but it tasted bad."
Typically, when people give something a try and it doesn't turn out as expected, they are all too willing to blame the product or the system they used, and not evaluate their methods.
Mr. Beer sometimes gets a bad rap. Prior to sitting down to write this I actually tasted a Mr. Beer West Coast Pale Ale I had brewed, and it tasted great. Not yeasty, not sour, or sweet. It was mildly bitter, with a fruity and mildly floral hop nose. It had all the hallmarks of a commercial ale that I may have bought at the store. No kidding.
The key factors that led to this great tasting batch of Mr. Beer are proper sanitization, yeast pitching temp, fermentation temp, water quality, and patience. Ignore these and you're destined to make a lousy brew, so don't blame Mr. Beer!
Key Factor One: SANITIZE
I can't stress it enough. Sanitize, Sanitize, SANITIZE! Make sure your kitchen counters are clean, make sure your hands are clean, and make sure you use the One Step no-rinse cleanser - included with every kit and refill - to sanitize the keg and your tools. Before bottling make sure you follow the directions and thoroughly sanitize the bottles.
No rinse means "NO RINSE!" There is absolutely nothing left behind by One-Step that can harm you or the beer. Rinse with tap water and you risk contaminating everything you have just cleaned. Don't rinse, just drain.
Key Factor Two: PITCHING and FERMENTING TEMP
The Mr. Beer instructions advise us to use cold water in the fermenter prior to pouring in the wort, and then topping off with cold water before pitching the yeast. There is a reason for this. First, the wort is very hot and you don't want to compromise the plastic keg fermenter, so put cold water in first, as a buffer.
Second, the yeast should not be added to the keg until the temperature is just about 70 degrees fahrenheit. 85 is not just about 70. You can monitor the temperature with a SANITIZED Thermometer, that's what I do, or buy a Brew-O-Meter from Mr. Beer that sticks onto the fermenter, that works.
Topping off with cold water brings the brew up to the full fermenting volume, and will also help drop the temperature of the wort to within pitching range. If you don't have a thermometer, just feel the sides of the keg. If it is cool to the touch, not warm or hot, then you're okay. If the keg feels warm to you it's too warm for the yeast!
After pitching the yeast you want to keep the keg somewhere out of direct sunlight, and where the temperature is consistent, somewhere between 68 and 72 degrees fahrenheit is recommended.
Temperature is critical for proper yeast performance. Too hot or too cold and you can kiss your beer goodbye.
Key Factor Three: WATER
Bottled water or filtered tap water are recommended for a reason. They are filtered to remove contaminants and will ensure a decent quality beer. I watched in horror as a YouTuber demonstrating Mr. Beer showed me how to top off the keg with cold water using his sink sprayer! You're just asking for trouble if you do that. Who knows what microbial monstrosities are hanging out in the end of that thing?!
It's better to just buy a few gallons of bottled water and stick them in the fridge. Case closed.
Key Factor Four: PATIENCE
Sanitization, temperature and water quality are critical components to producing a good batch of Mr. Beer - well, ANY home brewed beer actually - but another important factor, something many of us DIY-ers struggle with, is patience.
Sure, you can have drinkable beer in as little as two weeks with any home brewing process. That's because, generally speaking, the fermentation process is usually complete in 7 days, and it only takes 7 days for the beer to carbonate after bottling. It's drinkable, but it can be a lot better.
What makes it better is aging. Beer left alone in the fermenter for two weeks will settle and clear out a lot. There will be less sediment in the bottles, so less muck to stir up while pouring.
Remember that beer I mentioned? Do you know how long it was in the bottle? I waited a tad over two weeks before bottling, so the beer had cleared out considerably in the keg. Once bottled, I waited one week before putting the bottles into the refrigerator to halt carbonation*. I tried one beer each week after that.
The first one was a little "bready." That's one complaint I often hear about Mr. Beer. The yeasty odor is common early after bottling in any home brewed beer.
The second beer was less yeasty, but it had a slightly sour character.
The third beer, my most recent, had been in the bottle for about three weeks. That's FIVE weeks since the day I brewed it.
Patience is a must! Don't pour out your beers after only giving them a couple of weeks to mature. Commercial craft brewers let their beers rest, or age, in the bottles for three or four weeks before they hit the market. The full flavor of the beer needs that much time to develop.
To summarize, don't knock Mr. Beer. You can get good results brewing your own beer. Brew it right, brew it clean, and be patient. You'll find that the product isn't the problem, it's the brewer's technique and patience.
* I read somewhere that it's a good idea to chill the beer to halt carbonation, but if the beer has fermented fully before adding priming sugar and bottling, the yeast should have only enough to carbonate and will stop on its own. Also, this trick might work for ale yeast but lager yeast will continue to ferment at lower temps if sugar is present.
brewery location for rent
Wednesday, September 19, 2018
Luxury Vacation Rentals for The Ultimate Holiday
Luxury Vacation Rentals for The Ultimate Holiday
A vacation has different meanings to various people. Some people see a vacation as an opportunity to change their surroundings or even as a change of weather. But for some select few, a vacation is a chance that will permit them to unwind and simply relax to enjoy the pleasures of their yearlong hard work. It is precisely for this reason that they like to splurge on all the luxuries for themselves during their vacation and luxury vacation rentals allow you to do exactly that.
These extravagant luxury vacation rentals are opulent and lavish homes, condos, lodges, inns or villas that have all the essential amenities however they are also stacked with luxuries elements of high extravagance. For example, you can discover an extravagant shoreline front estate that contains all the indispensable luxuries and more. A few such examples of these luxuries include a gourmet kitchen, sauna, gym, spa, party hall, home theater, swimming pool, sprawling gardens and that's just the beginning. Some luxury vacation rentals additionally offer 24 hour concierge services, catering, grocery delivery and laundry service. These lavish getaways provide an extravagant environment to indulge you with the finest comforts possible. Some luxury rental getaways even give you vip access to some of the best clubs in and around the area you are going to.
In contrast to hotel rooms with restricted space, these extravagant vacations rentals offer you luxurious space both indoor and outdoor with no compromise on security. In fact, some of these extravagant properties are in the most posh locations and have eight rooms or even more, mind you these rooms are very spacious. Such rental properties make for the most ideal getaway for those people that are looking for space and all the trimmings of luxury. Also, these rentals provide all their guests with privacy which is very important because you are there with the people that are most close to you and would want to enjoy it without the world bothering you.
The top luxury vacation rentals are located in the best holiday spots and in the most posh locations around the globe. This is primarily because these areas are most frequently visited by those people that look for extravagant accommodations.
The most excellent way to discover luxury vacation rentals is by logging onto a website that offers luxury vacation homes. All you must do is fill in the destination and some other minor details like the number of rooms you are looking for, facilities, amenities and comforts. Once you have filled in this information you just have to click the search button and it will bring up a detailed list of all the various properties that correspond to your specified query. The result will also display the tariff and the various other amenities and comforts they offer. But be ready to pay an extra little as these luxury getaways are exclusive and hence run high as compared to the regular holiday rentals. But they cost a great deal lesser than the other luxury resorts or hotels. The final cost will depend entirely on all the comforts and services that you wish for. All additional services will come at an extra. If you happen to book for a long period of time like an entire month or even maybe during the off season, you can look forward to a hefty discount.
sasson & co
A vacation has different meanings to various people. Some people see a vacation as an opportunity to change their surroundings or even as a change of weather. But for some select few, a vacation is a chance that will permit them to unwind and simply relax to enjoy the pleasures of their yearlong hard work. It is precisely for this reason that they like to splurge on all the luxuries for themselves during their vacation and luxury vacation rentals allow you to do exactly that.
These extravagant luxury vacation rentals are opulent and lavish homes, condos, lodges, inns or villas that have all the essential amenities however they are also stacked with luxuries elements of high extravagance. For example, you can discover an extravagant shoreline front estate that contains all the indispensable luxuries and more. A few such examples of these luxuries include a gourmet kitchen, sauna, gym, spa, party hall, home theater, swimming pool, sprawling gardens and that's just the beginning. Some luxury vacation rentals additionally offer 24 hour concierge services, catering, grocery delivery and laundry service. These lavish getaways provide an extravagant environment to indulge you with the finest comforts possible. Some luxury rental getaways even give you vip access to some of the best clubs in and around the area you are going to.
In contrast to hotel rooms with restricted space, these extravagant vacations rentals offer you luxurious space both indoor and outdoor with no compromise on security. In fact, some of these extravagant properties are in the most posh locations and have eight rooms or even more, mind you these rooms are very spacious. Such rental properties make for the most ideal getaway for those people that are looking for space and all the trimmings of luxury. Also, these rentals provide all their guests with privacy which is very important because you are there with the people that are most close to you and would want to enjoy it without the world bothering you.
The top luxury vacation rentals are located in the best holiday spots and in the most posh locations around the globe. This is primarily because these areas are most frequently visited by those people that look for extravagant accommodations.
The most excellent way to discover luxury vacation rentals is by logging onto a website that offers luxury vacation homes. All you must do is fill in the destination and some other minor details like the number of rooms you are looking for, facilities, amenities and comforts. Once you have filled in this information you just have to click the search button and it will bring up a detailed list of all the various properties that correspond to your specified query. The result will also display the tariff and the various other amenities and comforts they offer. But be ready to pay an extra little as these luxury getaways are exclusive and hence run high as compared to the regular holiday rentals. But they cost a great deal lesser than the other luxury resorts or hotels. The final cost will depend entirely on all the comforts and services that you wish for. All additional services will come at an extra. If you happen to book for a long period of time like an entire month or even maybe during the off season, you can look forward to a hefty discount.
sasson & co
Tuesday, September 18, 2018
Commercial EPC - The Energy Performance Certificate For Commercial Buildings
Commercial EPC - The Energy Performance Certificate For Commercial Buildings
The energy performance certificate has become one of the most important things to consider when purchasing, renting or building property. In fact the 'EPC' as it seems to be more commonly known as has become a legal requirement.
There are several different kinds of EPC, including the residential EPC, display EPC and the commercial energy performance certificate.
For the purposes of this article, let's take a brief look at the commercial EPC and what it involves.
A commercial EPC is a legal requirement for whenever a property is built, sold or rented. It is very similar to its residential counterpart and will carry the same energy ratings graph as the domestic EPC.
The certificate is to display the energy efficiency of a building. It rates or grades properties from A to G, with an A grade meaning the building is at the highest energy efficiency. Buildings graded at G are obviously not fairing quite as well.
Along with each certificate there should also be a recommendation of what can be done to improve the buildings energy efficiency and a comparison in place with buildings of the same type. These recommendations will allow the relevant people to consider any investment that might be needed before they go ahead with a purchase.
With energy and environmental issues more in focus than ever and only likely to become more so, these EPCs are here to stay, so if you own or are planning to own a commercial building, it is in your best interests to be fully aware and have your commercial EPC in place.
If the property in question is a public building then its crucial to check if it falls into the category of building the requires a display energy performance certificate.
A commercial EPC should be compiled, completed and produced by accredited energy assessors. There are many of these assessors available and prices can vary substantially so it's certainly worth shopping around.
energieausweis
The energy performance certificate has become one of the most important things to consider when purchasing, renting or building property. In fact the 'EPC' as it seems to be more commonly known as has become a legal requirement.
There are several different kinds of EPC, including the residential EPC, display EPC and the commercial energy performance certificate.
For the purposes of this article, let's take a brief look at the commercial EPC and what it involves.
A commercial EPC is a legal requirement for whenever a property is built, sold or rented. It is very similar to its residential counterpart and will carry the same energy ratings graph as the domestic EPC.
The certificate is to display the energy efficiency of a building. It rates or grades properties from A to G, with an A grade meaning the building is at the highest energy efficiency. Buildings graded at G are obviously not fairing quite as well.
Along with each certificate there should also be a recommendation of what can be done to improve the buildings energy efficiency and a comparison in place with buildings of the same type. These recommendations will allow the relevant people to consider any investment that might be needed before they go ahead with a purchase.
With energy and environmental issues more in focus than ever and only likely to become more so, these EPCs are here to stay, so if you own or are planning to own a commercial building, it is in your best interests to be fully aware and have your commercial EPC in place.
If the property in question is a public building then its crucial to check if it falls into the category of building the requires a display energy performance certificate.
A commercial EPC should be compiled, completed and produced by accredited energy assessors. There are many of these assessors available and prices can vary substantially so it's certainly worth shopping around.
energieausweis
Psychologist Or Psychiatrist? 3 Questions to Ask Before Making an Appointment
Psychologist Or Psychiatrist? 3 Questions to Ask Before Making an Appointment
Patients are always surprised to learn that there are very few laws governing the practice of medicine. In fact, a physician who is licensed to practice medicine by his state medical board - whatever his specialty - can legally provide counseling for anyone, even if he or she has absolutely no training in psychology at all!
For instance, just because a doctor calls himself a psychiatrist is no guarantee that he is actually competent to practice psychiatry. For example, legally, a proctologist, a medical doctor certified as a specialist only in disorders of the rectum, can label himself as a non-board certified psychiatrist and do adolescent counseling for drug problems or psychotherapy for suicidal patients-all, with no training in psychology.
A urologist, certified only as a specialist in treating urinary disorders, can again identify himself or herself as a psychiatrist, though non board-certified, and still treat a dangerously bipolar patient; and a dermatologist, actually certified as a specialist only in skin disorders could call himself a psychiatrist and treat your child for ADHD-it is all legal and can be done with no training whatever in psychology or mental health treatment.
These three examples may seem ludicrous. But, remember men and women often get their treatments for depression and anxiety without ever checking, or even caring to see if the medical doctor they are consulting is board-certified in psychiatry?
Do not assume that your medical doctor has the right credentials to perform high quality psychological, counseling or psychotherapeutic treatments. After all, even board certification in psychiatry is no guarantee because most board-certified psychiatrists have only 3 years of specialized training in mental health treatment.
Most of their training is in physiology, chemistry, sciences and general medicine. Therefore, they usually prescribe drugs and do little, if any, counseling or psychotherapy.
Screen your possible therapist with the following 3 questions:
1. Are you certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology?
Make certain that if your doctor labels himself as a psychiatrist that he is certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. If he is, that would mean that he has received specialized professional training in providing mental health treatment.
However, remember that the psychiatrists training often has been centered on physical therapies, like the prescribing of drugs and even the use of shock treatments. Psychiatrists sometimes receive only little training in psychotherapy, counseling or psychological testing.
You know what that means. If you consult a psychiatrist the odds are that you will only walk out with a prescription.
Certainly, there are some psychiatrists who are better-rounded in their training and who do some psychotherapy. Nevertheless, odds are that if your doctor has an MD or DO degree, you will walk out with a prescription as your main or only treatment.
2. Are you certified or licensed by the state Board of Psychology as a clinical psychologist?
While there are many thousands of professionals in the United States who do some type of counseling or psychotherapy, only a small percentage of these are the elite practitioners who are licensed to practice clinical psychology!
To become a clinical psychologist requires approximately 6 years of specialized college and graduate training in mental health, counseling, psychotherapy and diagnostic testing. This training is obtained during the last two years of college, followed by approximately 3 to 4 years of specialized graduate school after college.
The psychologist has a doctoral degree in psychology-the study of emotions, thinking and behavior. Psychologists then must undergo the equivalent of a one year internship in clinical psychology- no irrelevant courses in proctology or anatomy, just massive amounts of training in psychological treatment, psychotherapy, family therapy, counseling and specialized diagnostic testing.
Only four years of medical school with training in anatomy, obstetrics and other medical sciences in addition to perhaps a few weekend courses or casual reading about psychology, may be the only education that your non-certified psychiatrist may have. This is certainly no substitute for the psychologists rigorous and highly specialized training over many years.
Remember, you are protected when you consult a clinical psychologist. Why? Because any professional who calls himself a clinical psychologist and is licensed to practice clinical psychology independently, has at least 6 to 7 years of college and graduate school training specifically targeted to psychology.
Unless you check the board certification of the medical doctor you are consulting, however, you may not discover that you have been consulting someone who may have little or even no training in mental health and psychological treatment. In fact, you may discover that you have been receiving dangerously inferior forms of psychiatric care, without ever realizing it.
3. Is the state board of psychology or medicine investigating you for any complaints or malpractice suits?
It is true that even great psychiatrists and clinical psychologists do occasionally get sued. However, you can contact your states professional board to learn whether your therapist has demonstrated a pattern of poor care or inappropriate behavior.
Questions that you are commonly told to ask but which are not relevant:
1. To those calling themselves psychiatrists: Are you board certified?
Nearly all medical doctors are certified by one board or another. If a person has an MD or DO degree, just being board certified in anything is not good enough either. The right question to ask is, Are you certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology?
2. In what state are you licensed to practice psychotherapy and counseling?
Remember states do not specifically license medical doctors to practice psychotherapy and counseling. Absolutely any physician with a valid medical license can legally provide these specialized mental health services-even if they have no psychiatric training at all!
There are no regulations that limit medical doctors to practice within their specialty; not one of the 50 states forbids the practice of psychiatry by non-psychiatrists. The correct question to ask a medical doctor is, Did you complete a formal residency in psychiatry?
3. If the therapist is not a medical doctor, but a clinical psychologist, you are better protected. All you need to ask is, Are you licensed by the state to practice clinical psychology independently?
Anxiety
Patients are always surprised to learn that there are very few laws governing the practice of medicine. In fact, a physician who is licensed to practice medicine by his state medical board - whatever his specialty - can legally provide counseling for anyone, even if he or she has absolutely no training in psychology at all!
For instance, just because a doctor calls himself a psychiatrist is no guarantee that he is actually competent to practice psychiatry. For example, legally, a proctologist, a medical doctor certified as a specialist only in disorders of the rectum, can label himself as a non-board certified psychiatrist and do adolescent counseling for drug problems or psychotherapy for suicidal patients-all, with no training in psychology.
A urologist, certified only as a specialist in treating urinary disorders, can again identify himself or herself as a psychiatrist, though non board-certified, and still treat a dangerously bipolar patient; and a dermatologist, actually certified as a specialist only in skin disorders could call himself a psychiatrist and treat your child for ADHD-it is all legal and can be done with no training whatever in psychology or mental health treatment.
These three examples may seem ludicrous. But, remember men and women often get their treatments for depression and anxiety without ever checking, or even caring to see if the medical doctor they are consulting is board-certified in psychiatry?
Do not assume that your medical doctor has the right credentials to perform high quality psychological, counseling or psychotherapeutic treatments. After all, even board certification in psychiatry is no guarantee because most board-certified psychiatrists have only 3 years of specialized training in mental health treatment.
Most of their training is in physiology, chemistry, sciences and general medicine. Therefore, they usually prescribe drugs and do little, if any, counseling or psychotherapy.
Screen your possible therapist with the following 3 questions:
1. Are you certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology?
Make certain that if your doctor labels himself as a psychiatrist that he is certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. If he is, that would mean that he has received specialized professional training in providing mental health treatment.
However, remember that the psychiatrists training often has been centered on physical therapies, like the prescribing of drugs and even the use of shock treatments. Psychiatrists sometimes receive only little training in psychotherapy, counseling or psychological testing.
You know what that means. If you consult a psychiatrist the odds are that you will only walk out with a prescription.
Certainly, there are some psychiatrists who are better-rounded in their training and who do some psychotherapy. Nevertheless, odds are that if your doctor has an MD or DO degree, you will walk out with a prescription as your main or only treatment.
2. Are you certified or licensed by the state Board of Psychology as a clinical psychologist?
While there are many thousands of professionals in the United States who do some type of counseling or psychotherapy, only a small percentage of these are the elite practitioners who are licensed to practice clinical psychology!
To become a clinical psychologist requires approximately 6 years of specialized college and graduate training in mental health, counseling, psychotherapy and diagnostic testing. This training is obtained during the last two years of college, followed by approximately 3 to 4 years of specialized graduate school after college.
The psychologist has a doctoral degree in psychology-the study of emotions, thinking and behavior. Psychologists then must undergo the equivalent of a one year internship in clinical psychology- no irrelevant courses in proctology or anatomy, just massive amounts of training in psychological treatment, psychotherapy, family therapy, counseling and specialized diagnostic testing.
Only four years of medical school with training in anatomy, obstetrics and other medical sciences in addition to perhaps a few weekend courses or casual reading about psychology, may be the only education that your non-certified psychiatrist may have. This is certainly no substitute for the psychologists rigorous and highly specialized training over many years.
Remember, you are protected when you consult a clinical psychologist. Why? Because any professional who calls himself a clinical psychologist and is licensed to practice clinical psychology independently, has at least 6 to 7 years of college and graduate school training specifically targeted to psychology.
Unless you check the board certification of the medical doctor you are consulting, however, you may not discover that you have been consulting someone who may have little or even no training in mental health and psychological treatment. In fact, you may discover that you have been receiving dangerously inferior forms of psychiatric care, without ever realizing it.
3. Is the state board of psychology or medicine investigating you for any complaints or malpractice suits?
It is true that even great psychiatrists and clinical psychologists do occasionally get sued. However, you can contact your states professional board to learn whether your therapist has demonstrated a pattern of poor care or inappropriate behavior.
Questions that you are commonly told to ask but which are not relevant:
1. To those calling themselves psychiatrists: Are you board certified?
Nearly all medical doctors are certified by one board or another. If a person has an MD or DO degree, just being board certified in anything is not good enough either. The right question to ask is, Are you certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology?
2. In what state are you licensed to practice psychotherapy and counseling?
Remember states do not specifically license medical doctors to practice psychotherapy and counseling. Absolutely any physician with a valid medical license can legally provide these specialized mental health services-even if they have no psychiatric training at all!
There are no regulations that limit medical doctors to practice within their specialty; not one of the 50 states forbids the practice of psychiatry by non-psychiatrists. The correct question to ask a medical doctor is, Did you complete a formal residency in psychiatry?
3. If the therapist is not a medical doctor, but a clinical psychologist, you are better protected. All you need to ask is, Are you licensed by the state to practice clinical psychology independently?
Anxiety
Monday, September 10, 2018
Health Benefits and Principles of Massage Therapy
Health Benefits and Principles of Massage Therapy
Massage therapy is no doubt an effective natural therapy that has tremendous healing properties. To get maximum benefit from this therapy you should know the principles of massage therapy and do's and don't while doing massage. Touch is both healing and comforting and what's more you can enjoy the pleasure of it - both giving and receiving. Massage improves blood circulation; calms the nervous system; stimulates skin function; improves muscle tone and eases aches and pains in muscles and joints.
The basic principles of massage
Massage is a way of stroking the body, with variations in the length and depth of strokes. However, you should always direct firm strokes towards the heart, as this will be beneficial to the circulation.
Long flowing massage strokes with little pressure on the body are the most soothing and relaxing. This type of movement is called gentle, even pressure and is often used to start and finish a massage.
Patting or tapping the skin with your fingers quickly and slowly is stimulating and helps to increase blood flow. This is called tapotement. It is usually done on small areas such as the forehead, cheeks and neck.
Petrissage involves squeezing and releasing a muscle or part of a muscle group. A good example of this kind of movement is kneading dough. It is mostly done with both hands, particularly on the thighs and buttocks. Petrissage helps strengthen muscle fiber, remove waste products and ease fatigue.
There's another type of massage movement called friction which creates just that. It involves rubbing the hands backwards and forwards across an area and is very warming and stimulating to the tissues.
Do's and don'ts
Massage is a gentle healing art suitable for everyone from babies to the very elderly. Note the below points while doing massage -
Do not massage
o Any infected area
o A person who is feverish or has a raised temperature
o Over an area where varicose veins are present
o Over any unusual swelling or inflammation
o Bruised or broken skin
Before massaging do
o Check with the person about to be massaged whether any of the above apply
o Make sure the room is warm enough
o Warm your hands before massaging
Hope this article will help you to know the basic information about massaging in the right way!
Disclaimer: This article is not meant to provide health advice and is for general information only. Always seek the insights of a qualified health professional before embarking on any health program.
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Massage therapy is no doubt an effective natural therapy that has tremendous healing properties. To get maximum benefit from this therapy you should know the principles of massage therapy and do's and don't while doing massage. Touch is both healing and comforting and what's more you can enjoy the pleasure of it - both giving and receiving. Massage improves blood circulation; calms the nervous system; stimulates skin function; improves muscle tone and eases aches and pains in muscles and joints.
The basic principles of massage
Massage is a way of stroking the body, with variations in the length and depth of strokes. However, you should always direct firm strokes towards the heart, as this will be beneficial to the circulation.
Long flowing massage strokes with little pressure on the body are the most soothing and relaxing. This type of movement is called gentle, even pressure and is often used to start and finish a massage.
Patting or tapping the skin with your fingers quickly and slowly is stimulating and helps to increase blood flow. This is called tapotement. It is usually done on small areas such as the forehead, cheeks and neck.
Petrissage involves squeezing and releasing a muscle or part of a muscle group. A good example of this kind of movement is kneading dough. It is mostly done with both hands, particularly on the thighs and buttocks. Petrissage helps strengthen muscle fiber, remove waste products and ease fatigue.
There's another type of massage movement called friction which creates just that. It involves rubbing the hands backwards and forwards across an area and is very warming and stimulating to the tissues.
Do's and don'ts
Massage is a gentle healing art suitable for everyone from babies to the very elderly. Note the below points while doing massage -
Do not massage
o Any infected area
o A person who is feverish or has a raised temperature
o Over an area where varicose veins are present
o Over any unusual swelling or inflammation
o Bruised or broken skin
Before massaging do
o Check with the person about to be massaged whether any of the above apply
o Make sure the room is warm enough
o Warm your hands before massaging
Hope this article will help you to know the basic information about massaging in the right way!
Disclaimer: This article is not meant to provide health advice and is for general information only. Always seek the insights of a qualified health professional before embarking on any health program.
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Louis Vuitton Handbags
Louis Vuitton Handbags
Today both men and women want to buy the designer handbags. They look for the style as well as silhouette; however, it has to be popular. Without any doubt, Louis Vuitton is definitely on cards and it is undoubtedly among the best. One such popular handbag from the company is the Speedy and this series is undoubtedly quite popular all around the world. As far as the Monogram Vernis is concerned, Alma is very popular. It is hard to find a distinctive design, as compared to Alma. If somebody will ask from woman or any fashion designer then he or she will definitely say that Alma should be the first choice.
These bags were first designed by one of the best designer of all time, Gaston Vuitton, in the year 1930 who generally got inspiration from La Place De I'Alma. This is a very famous brand house situated in Paris. There is no doubt at all that Alma is the classic symbol of one of the most popular brand house of Paris, which is Louis Vuitton Classics. The Louis Vuitton Monogram Vernis has proved to be the best in the past. There is no doubt at all that this colorful series can make a serious improvement in the fashion and style. There is no chance of going wrong through these colorful series.
The Louis Vuitton has incremented more chic points as far as these iconic bags are concerned. One can find bright palette. Some of the varieties like Blue Galactic, Orange sunset, Green tonic, Amarante are just awesome. One can definitely find the embossed monogram graphics, removable leather key ball, padlock keys as well as quality artisanship. There is lots of information available about the Louis Vuitton Handbags series on the internet.
Let us come to the Chloe handbags. These too are quite popular all over the world. This is one of the very popular brands. It is quite sure that after tasting these handbags once, the purchaser will never look for any other brand. However, they should know one thing that there are many replicas available in the market. Thus, there are many counterfeit items available in the market. The difference in quality can be easily realized and experienced by using the replicas. They are made out of the best quality leather. They are more durable as well. Some of the varieties of purses are quite awesome. They can turn out to be good for the personal use as well as for the business use as well.
Some people believe that Chloe is meant for only rich people. However, this is not true at all. It is good to have one Chloe purse in the wardrobe. There are varieties of purses available in the market and some of them like Hampton Signature Striped Purse, the metallic signature snake as well as suede Gallery wristlet. Most of the modern buyers prefer to buy these products for themselves.
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Today both men and women want to buy the designer handbags. They look for the style as well as silhouette; however, it has to be popular. Without any doubt, Louis Vuitton is definitely on cards and it is undoubtedly among the best. One such popular handbag from the company is the Speedy and this series is undoubtedly quite popular all around the world. As far as the Monogram Vernis is concerned, Alma is very popular. It is hard to find a distinctive design, as compared to Alma. If somebody will ask from woman or any fashion designer then he or she will definitely say that Alma should be the first choice.
These bags were first designed by one of the best designer of all time, Gaston Vuitton, in the year 1930 who generally got inspiration from La Place De I'Alma. This is a very famous brand house situated in Paris. There is no doubt at all that Alma is the classic symbol of one of the most popular brand house of Paris, which is Louis Vuitton Classics. The Louis Vuitton Monogram Vernis has proved to be the best in the past. There is no doubt at all that this colorful series can make a serious improvement in the fashion and style. There is no chance of going wrong through these colorful series.
The Louis Vuitton has incremented more chic points as far as these iconic bags are concerned. One can find bright palette. Some of the varieties like Blue Galactic, Orange sunset, Green tonic, Amarante are just awesome. One can definitely find the embossed monogram graphics, removable leather key ball, padlock keys as well as quality artisanship. There is lots of information available about the Louis Vuitton Handbags series on the internet.
Let us come to the Chloe handbags. These too are quite popular all over the world. This is one of the very popular brands. It is quite sure that after tasting these handbags once, the purchaser will never look for any other brand. However, they should know one thing that there are many replicas available in the market. Thus, there are many counterfeit items available in the market. The difference in quality can be easily realized and experienced by using the replicas. They are made out of the best quality leather. They are more durable as well. Some of the varieties of purses are quite awesome. They can turn out to be good for the personal use as well as for the business use as well.
Some people believe that Chloe is meant for only rich people. However, this is not true at all. It is good to have one Chloe purse in the wardrobe. There are varieties of purses available in the market and some of them like Hampton Signature Striped Purse, the metallic signature snake as well as suede Gallery wristlet. Most of the modern buyers prefer to buy these products for themselves.
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Binoculars Introduction
Binoculars Introduction
Binoculars are optical devices that are sort of like two telescopes attached to each other side by side. This allows them to be used at the same time by a single person. The person using the binoculars uses one eye to look into each viewer, thereby making them easier and more comfortable to use.
With telescopes or other single-view optical devices, it can be hard to keep the other eye closed for as long as you need. With binoculars, however, you can keep both eyes open and trained on what you want to watch.
Binoculars often need to be adjusted to view a certain distance so that both eyes will be focused effectively on the same thing. This is usually done via small adjustment controls located right on the binoculars. Binoculars may be tiny, giving a small amount of magnification to aid you in viewing not-so-distant objects, or they might be very powerful, enabling you to see for extremely long distances.
Usually, the bigger the binoculars, the more power they have, though this is not always true. Some higher end binoculars are smaller, but give you much more magnification for their size than even great big ones.
You can buy binoculars at just about any sporting goods store, and you can also order them online. A lot of mail order catalogs also sell binoculars along with other sporting equipment. Binoculars are used by people for all sorts of things.
They are used for hunting, hiking, nature viewing, bird watching, and even for viewing the skies at night. In fact, if you look at the stars through powerful binoculars, you will actually see more stars than you can with the naked eye.
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Binoculars are optical devices that are sort of like two telescopes attached to each other side by side. This allows them to be used at the same time by a single person. The person using the binoculars uses one eye to look into each viewer, thereby making them easier and more comfortable to use.
With telescopes or other single-view optical devices, it can be hard to keep the other eye closed for as long as you need. With binoculars, however, you can keep both eyes open and trained on what you want to watch.
Binoculars often need to be adjusted to view a certain distance so that both eyes will be focused effectively on the same thing. This is usually done via small adjustment controls located right on the binoculars. Binoculars may be tiny, giving a small amount of magnification to aid you in viewing not-so-distant objects, or they might be very powerful, enabling you to see for extremely long distances.
Usually, the bigger the binoculars, the more power they have, though this is not always true. Some higher end binoculars are smaller, but give you much more magnification for their size than even great big ones.
You can buy binoculars at just about any sporting goods store, and you can also order them online. A lot of mail order catalogs also sell binoculars along with other sporting equipment. Binoculars are used by people for all sorts of things.
They are used for hunting, hiking, nature viewing, bird watching, and even for viewing the skies at night. In fact, if you look at the stars through powerful binoculars, you will actually see more stars than you can with the naked eye.
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Thursday, September 6, 2018
Interior Design Ideas to Make Your House Modern and Fashionable
Interior Design Ideas to Make Your House Modern and Fashionable
Want to give your home spaces a fresh and trendy feel? Well, you first need to search for relevant interior design ideas suiting your structure and its geometry in a perfect manner. More importantly, the design you search has to enhance the feel of the house and inject a breath of fresh life into it. You just can't go ahead and choose any furniture and decorations hoping them to transform the spaces into modern and trendy. Rather, you have to find a real design that blends aesthetics and functionality together to do the trick to the spaces.
Here are interior design ideas to make the house modern and fashionable -
Choose the cool color scheme
Colors will have a huge role to play in making a house look modern, or old, as you select. So, the focus should be selecting the color scheme that is cool. Only a right color can let you get the right décor for the interior. You can't choose the white and expect to make the interiors fashionable as it won't. Rather, you have to choose a color that matches well with the style and appearance of the furniture. Modern decors mostly use toned down colors and this mantra has to be adopted for sure.
Minimalism with texture and fabric
For homeowners, it's important to not mistake with the texture and fabric used in the décor. In fact, the texture for the furniture will be vital as it for other items and accessories around the house. The fabric and texture has to be chosen to blend effortlessly into the background. Similarly, it'd great to choose fabrics that are neutral and that don't look so obvious to the eyes. The focus should be on keeping the feel of the interior simplistic as this is only possible when an approach of minimalism is followed by the fabric.
Avoid lavish decorations and accessories
The thumb rule in designing a modern and fashionable interior is to cut back on lavish and colorful decorations. Home owners should say no to any accessories that put strain on the eyes. Rather, the focus should be using items made of see-through materials or of metals to create a calm atmosphere in the décor. The décor has to be minimalist at best so that a modern and elegant feel in the décor can be achieved. Similarly, it's good to use items that are less to grab attention and more to lend an order in the house.
Use more of natural and greener materials
Design ideas for modern homes are more about using natural and greener materials and less about gravitating to flashy items or accessories. The goal is to get a shade of nature in the house and this can only be possible with a sensible design idea. For example, more wooden accessories and furniture are used than ever before, and the classical green carpets are back into reckoning all over again. Metal items are more in demand and furniture are getting customized like never before.
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Want to give your home spaces a fresh and trendy feel? Well, you first need to search for relevant interior design ideas suiting your structure and its geometry in a perfect manner. More importantly, the design you search has to enhance the feel of the house and inject a breath of fresh life into it. You just can't go ahead and choose any furniture and decorations hoping them to transform the spaces into modern and trendy. Rather, you have to find a real design that blends aesthetics and functionality together to do the trick to the spaces.
Here are interior design ideas to make the house modern and fashionable -
Choose the cool color scheme
Colors will have a huge role to play in making a house look modern, or old, as you select. So, the focus should be selecting the color scheme that is cool. Only a right color can let you get the right décor for the interior. You can't choose the white and expect to make the interiors fashionable as it won't. Rather, you have to choose a color that matches well with the style and appearance of the furniture. Modern decors mostly use toned down colors and this mantra has to be adopted for sure.
Minimalism with texture and fabric
For homeowners, it's important to not mistake with the texture and fabric used in the décor. In fact, the texture for the furniture will be vital as it for other items and accessories around the house. The fabric and texture has to be chosen to blend effortlessly into the background. Similarly, it'd great to choose fabrics that are neutral and that don't look so obvious to the eyes. The focus should be on keeping the feel of the interior simplistic as this is only possible when an approach of minimalism is followed by the fabric.
Avoid lavish decorations and accessories
The thumb rule in designing a modern and fashionable interior is to cut back on lavish and colorful decorations. Home owners should say no to any accessories that put strain on the eyes. Rather, the focus should be using items made of see-through materials or of metals to create a calm atmosphere in the décor. The décor has to be minimalist at best so that a modern and elegant feel in the décor can be achieved. Similarly, it's good to use items that are less to grab attention and more to lend an order in the house.
Use more of natural and greener materials
Design ideas for modern homes are more about using natural and greener materials and less about gravitating to flashy items or accessories. The goal is to get a shade of nature in the house and this can only be possible with a sensible design idea. For example, more wooden accessories and furniture are used than ever before, and the classical green carpets are back into reckoning all over again. Metal items are more in demand and furniture are getting customized like never before.
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Diesel Space Heater Pros and Cons
Diesel Space Heater Pros and Cons
There are many good points to be made when talking about a diesel space heater; both good and bad on every model of diesel space heater. Even though the same thing can be said about any style of heating source available in today's market, the world as we know it is still searching for the holy grail of pure, clean, and efficient power and heat. Until we find this perfect energy, it be fuels that allow this world to grow and survive.
A negative fact that you might think about when buying or searching for a good diesel space heater is, of course, the purchase cost. These diesel heaters can be relatively expensive to buy, and we all know that any type of fossil fuel is most likely not going to drop in cost any time soon. Also, some of these diesel heaters can produce fumes that can be extremely hazardous to your health and will not permit you to use the diesel space heater in an enclosed area for any amount of time. These diesel heaters can be very heavy and hard to move into their proper places; something that can cause a job in the cold to be that much harder. The last big negative point that you might want to think about is the fact that diesel space heaters can be very dangerous if they are not used in a manner that follows the guidelines listed in the owner's manual.
Now that all of the negative material is out of the way, let's talk about the positives to a good diesel space heater being your next purchase. While a diesel space heater is heavy and bulky, it is still rather portable and able to be moved into places where a fixed heating system wouldn't be able to be installed. A diesel space heater is rather efficient in the burning of its fuel. Most of the fuel is changed to heat, which leaves little lost energy. Diesel heaters are also very versatile. There are many models out there to choose from that can be crafted to fit almost any need. An indirect diesel heater can be operated in almost any situation since it gives off no dangerous fumes, and an infrared heater can heat a much larger area than the other heaters. A good diesel heater is almost completely maintenance free, so you'll have that much less to worry about breaking down; something we all like to hear.
So as you can see, there are many pros and cons when it comes to a diesel space heater. Is a diesel heater right for your needs? Only you can know that. Make sure you take the time and energy to look for the best answerer to your heating needs. In the end, you'll be glad you did.
Always think of safety first in any direction you choose to go with heating.
Marine Diesel Heaters
There are many good points to be made when talking about a diesel space heater; both good and bad on every model of diesel space heater. Even though the same thing can be said about any style of heating source available in today's market, the world as we know it is still searching for the holy grail of pure, clean, and efficient power and heat. Until we find this perfect energy, it be fuels that allow this world to grow and survive.
A negative fact that you might think about when buying or searching for a good diesel space heater is, of course, the purchase cost. These diesel heaters can be relatively expensive to buy, and we all know that any type of fossil fuel is most likely not going to drop in cost any time soon. Also, some of these diesel heaters can produce fumes that can be extremely hazardous to your health and will not permit you to use the diesel space heater in an enclosed area for any amount of time. These diesel heaters can be very heavy and hard to move into their proper places; something that can cause a job in the cold to be that much harder. The last big negative point that you might want to think about is the fact that diesel space heaters can be very dangerous if they are not used in a manner that follows the guidelines listed in the owner's manual.
Now that all of the negative material is out of the way, let's talk about the positives to a good diesel space heater being your next purchase. While a diesel space heater is heavy and bulky, it is still rather portable and able to be moved into places where a fixed heating system wouldn't be able to be installed. A diesel space heater is rather efficient in the burning of its fuel. Most of the fuel is changed to heat, which leaves little lost energy. Diesel heaters are also very versatile. There are many models out there to choose from that can be crafted to fit almost any need. An indirect diesel heater can be operated in almost any situation since it gives off no dangerous fumes, and an infrared heater can heat a much larger area than the other heaters. A good diesel heater is almost completely maintenance free, so you'll have that much less to worry about breaking down; something we all like to hear.
So as you can see, there are many pros and cons when it comes to a diesel space heater. Is a diesel heater right for your needs? Only you can know that. Make sure you take the time and energy to look for the best answerer to your heating needs. In the end, you'll be glad you did.
Always think of safety first in any direction you choose to go with heating.
Marine Diesel Heaters
Saturday, September 1, 2018
Internet Addiction Treatment - Five Tips for Choosing the Right Psychologist
Internet Addiction Treatment - Five Tips for Choosing the Right Psychologist
The term "internet addiction" was coined in 1995, but it was proposed as somewhat of a joke, and was not meant to be taken seriously. Online access at home was a relatively new development and people who checked their email several times a day may have proclaimed themselves to be "addicted" to the internet.
Today the concept of online addiction is seriously debated among psychologists and psychiatrists and may eventually be included in official classification manuals of mental health disorders.
Individuals who have difficulty setting reasonable limits on their internet habits (for example, online shopping, gambling, video games, pornography, chatting, web surfing, etc.) have started to seek treatment from mental health professionals.
Those looking for suitable internet addiction treatment from a psychologist or therapist should keep the following five points in mind.
1. If possible, choose someone who specializes in the treatment of internet, video game, or online addiction. The treatment of internet addiction is very new to the psychological community, but requests for help are growing with each passing day. Five years ago it would have been very difficult to find a psychologist who had any experience treating internet addiction and virtually impossible to find one who specialized in this form of treatment. Today however, the number of specialists is growing and many psychologists are gaining experience helping people with internet and video game addiction.
But, what if an internet addiction specialist is not available?
2. Choose someone who is comfortable working with other forms of addiction - gambling addiction in particular. Compared to alcohol or drug addition, the psychological principles underlying excessive gambling behaviors are more similar to those underlying the various forms of internet addiction. Also, the techniques used to treat gambling addiction may be more easily modified to help those addicted to the internet.
3. Consider choosing a psychologist who is younger and perhaps more familiar with the technology involved with internet addiction and/or online gaming - even if he / she does not specialize in helping those addicted to the internet. Choosing a younger psychologist certainly does not guarantee that he / she will be familiar with the technology, but a psychologist in his or her 30s is more likely to be knowledgeable in this area. It is fairly important that the psychologist has at least a basic understanding of modern technology and / or online video games. There is a trade-off of course, as younger psychologists will generally not have as much experience compared to those who have been practicing for many years.
4. Try to choose someone who takes internet addiction seriously and does not automatically dismiss unhealthy online habits as simply the expression of a deeper psychological issue. Excessive online habits can be triggered by other issues (e.g., depression), but it can also lead to and co-exist with other psychological difficulties. Internet addiction should not automatically be thought of as a symptom of another disorder.
5. Consider choosing a psychologist who practices primarily from a cognitive-behavioral (CBT) orientation. In brief, CBT is a form of therapy that relies heavily on empirical validation, challenging unhealthy thought processes, and implementing behavioral interventions. To date, CBT has generally been considered the modality of choice for video game and internet addiction treatment.
Psychologist
The term "internet addiction" was coined in 1995, but it was proposed as somewhat of a joke, and was not meant to be taken seriously. Online access at home was a relatively new development and people who checked their email several times a day may have proclaimed themselves to be "addicted" to the internet.
Today the concept of online addiction is seriously debated among psychologists and psychiatrists and may eventually be included in official classification manuals of mental health disorders.
Individuals who have difficulty setting reasonable limits on their internet habits (for example, online shopping, gambling, video games, pornography, chatting, web surfing, etc.) have started to seek treatment from mental health professionals.
Those looking for suitable internet addiction treatment from a psychologist or therapist should keep the following five points in mind.
1. If possible, choose someone who specializes in the treatment of internet, video game, or online addiction. The treatment of internet addiction is very new to the psychological community, but requests for help are growing with each passing day. Five years ago it would have been very difficult to find a psychologist who had any experience treating internet addiction and virtually impossible to find one who specialized in this form of treatment. Today however, the number of specialists is growing and many psychologists are gaining experience helping people with internet and video game addiction.
But, what if an internet addiction specialist is not available?
2. Choose someone who is comfortable working with other forms of addiction - gambling addiction in particular. Compared to alcohol or drug addition, the psychological principles underlying excessive gambling behaviors are more similar to those underlying the various forms of internet addiction. Also, the techniques used to treat gambling addiction may be more easily modified to help those addicted to the internet.
3. Consider choosing a psychologist who is younger and perhaps more familiar with the technology involved with internet addiction and/or online gaming - even if he / she does not specialize in helping those addicted to the internet. Choosing a younger psychologist certainly does not guarantee that he / she will be familiar with the technology, but a psychologist in his or her 30s is more likely to be knowledgeable in this area. It is fairly important that the psychologist has at least a basic understanding of modern technology and / or online video games. There is a trade-off of course, as younger psychologists will generally not have as much experience compared to those who have been practicing for many years.
4. Try to choose someone who takes internet addiction seriously and does not automatically dismiss unhealthy online habits as simply the expression of a deeper psychological issue. Excessive online habits can be triggered by other issues (e.g., depression), but it can also lead to and co-exist with other psychological difficulties. Internet addiction should not automatically be thought of as a symptom of another disorder.
5. Consider choosing a psychologist who practices primarily from a cognitive-behavioral (CBT) orientation. In brief, CBT is a form of therapy that relies heavily on empirical validation, challenging unhealthy thought processes, and implementing behavioral interventions. To date, CBT has generally been considered the modality of choice for video game and internet addiction treatment.
Psychologist
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