Phobias are defined according to the American Psychiatric Association, as an irrational and excessive fear of an object or situation. Phobias usually develop in late childhood, adolescence, or early adult life in response to a frightening event or situation. Phobias are the most common mental disorder in the United States. Far more women than [...]
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Effective Communication is an essential component of organizational success whether it is at the interpersonal, intergroup, organizational, or external levels. Effective Communication is an important characteristic of strong and healthy families. Effective Communication in the workplace is necessary for a friendly and conducive work environment.
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Learning how to communicate assertively allows you the freedom to know [...]
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Compulsive Gambling is a progressive behavior disorder in which an individual has an uncontrollable preoccupation and urge to gamble, emotional dependence on gambling, and loss of control. Compulsive gambling is considered a form of addiction and is responsible for an increasing number of bankruptcies. Compulsive gambling is a chronic condition: relapse after treatment is a [...]
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Addictions are a worldwide phenomenon adversely affecting the lives of millions across all geographical boundaries and cultures. Addictions cause enormous personal harm to not only the addict, but to their families and friends as well. Psychological dependence does not have to be limited only to substances; even activities and behavioral patterns can be [...]
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Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing(EMDR) therapy is a time-efficient, comprehensive clinical treatment for the disturbing experiences that underlie many pathologies. EMDR provides profound and stable treatment effects in a short period of time. It involves behavioral, cognitive, psychodynamic, body-based and system therapies. EMDR involves an eight-phase treatment that includes the use of eye movements [...]
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