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How meditation can help your brain toward increased happiness
As modern-age human beings we often get so caught up in the busy-ness of daily life that we are more or less unconscious of the actual experiences that we move through moment by moment. Our minds are constantly active and…
Effects of meditation practice on body and mind; scientific research findings
While meditation practice is well recognised as a tool for quietening the mind, and cultivating harmony in daily life, scientific research has also discovered actual, measurable effects of meditation practice on the body that relate to both physiological and emotional-psychological…
Sleep medication may cause premature death
Research published in the Canadian Journal of Psychiatry [ref. 1] has uncovered some worrying facts about the possible effects of sleep medication commonly used for treating insomnia and anxiety. It appears that taking such sleep medication increases the risk of…
Sleep deprivation and its effects on your physical and emotional wellbeing
Sleep needs are probably genetically determined, and can vary between individuals from as little as 4-5 h/day to 9-10 h/day, with an average of 7-8 h How much sleep someone needs cannot be stated simply as a certain number of…
Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and sleep problems
Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a chronic psychiatric condition resulting from the experience of a traumatic event, such as sexual assault, combat experience, natural disaster experiences, motor vehicle collisions and other accidents. PTSD sufferers commonly experience fear, hopelessness, recurring mental…
Supervision and the therapeutic relationship: What does Gestalt have to offer?
Note: This is an academic literature review, written as partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Gestalt Therapy. It will not be everyone’s cup of tea, but here it is… Introduction Over the three decades since…
