Organic Psychoses The term ‘organic’ suggests a physical/biological cause. There are many different kinds of causes: inborn brain defects; brain infections; intoxication; head injuries; circulatory disorders; seizures; tumours or cancers; bodily changes of growing or ageing. The three main organic … Continue reading →
Diagnostic Manuals Psychiatric diagnoses are listed in manuals produced by the American Psychiatric Association (APA). The first such manual (DSM-1) was produced in 1952. Subsequent versions were produced. Up to recent times the latest revision was DSM-IV-TR which was published … Continue reading →
Fictional Finalism Fictional Finalism is a psychological term used to describe an internally held idealistic belief about the future. For instance, we all experience fictional finalism concerning the lottery: “if only I could win the lottery, I would be so … Continue reading →
NLP Neurological Levels The basic concept of NLP Neurological Levels is that the upper levels have a direct impact on lower levels. For example, if you struggle with daily exercise (which is a behaviour), then you can change your views … Continue reading →
Egan’s Skilled Helper Model Egan’s Skilled Helper Model has been proven to be helpful in assisting individuals solve daily problems and open up business and personal growth opportunities. The main goal is for individuals to be better equipped to help … Continue reading →
You’re Back in the Room, hypnotherapists united, well almost Further to my posting last week and in August expressing my disgust at ITV’s latest offering “You’re back in the room”, a “game show” where “hypnotised” contesents compete for cash, etc. … Continue reading →
Mindfulness Cognitive Therapy Manchester This type of therapy was designed to assist depressed patient avoid a potential relapse. This was specifically targeted to patients that suffered with MDD (major depressive disorder). In addition to patients that suffer with depression, mindfulness … Continue reading →
EMDR Therapy Manchester EMDR, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, is a therapy that was developed by Francine Shapiro. She began intense scientific research in 1988 and the results were published a year later. Shapiro noticed that when a distressing thought … Continue reading →
Franz Anton Mesmer Franz Anton Mesmer was a German doctor (born: May 23, 1734 died: March 5, 1815) who had a great interest in astronomy. Prior to become a doctor of medicine, Mesmer studied law and theology. Isaac Newton and … Continue reading →
Analytical Hypnotherapy Manchester Analytical hypnotherapy (also referred to as hypnoanalysis) is the type of therapy that will get to the root of the problem and removes it so it will never grow back.This type of therapy is based on cause … Continue reading →
