Metaphysics is a non-denominational approach to the unexplained. Many people have heard of its concepts, such as those discussed in connection with Christianity in A Course in Miracles or the principles of Buddhism. Metaphysics takes a more scientific, non-religious and less rule-based approach to the same principles. The idea being that you; take what you can relate to and ditch the rest. Metaphysicians believe that above and beyond the human mind and ego, there is a Higher Mind, to which ... VIEW POST
Metaphysics: What is it and how can it help?
Child Friendships
Helping children handle changes in friendships. Many of us know someone with whom we feel uneasy. A difficult friendship is something that can creep up on anyone – from playgroup, school or even in work or at the care home in later life. Katie, 12, found her classmate, Ella, really hard to be around. Ella constantly mentioned things she didn’t like about Katie. When Katie went home and told her Mum, she was told she “shouldn’t be such an easy target”, which felt just as critical. When Katie had ... VIEW POST
7 Myths About Recovery
The addiction or compulsion is the problem It is hard to recover from an addiction or obsession Nobody gets me, no professionals understand I have no willpower Something needs to click before I can be stop doing it There’s no point stopping because I will just end up doing it more when I do slip up There’s something in my past which caused me to do this and when I find out what it is, I will stop. 1. The addiction or compulsion IS THE PROBLEM Myth number one is the most ... VIEW POST
Relationships
Relationships can be the most exciting and the most challenging aspects of our lives. The degree to which humans enjoy relationships varies, with some people seeming to enjoy isolation. Whether you are socially anxious or vivacious, outgoing and bubbly, there is something here to help you understand how you relate to others. Relationships can truly bring feelings of ecstasy; but they can also make us want to kill each other. Whether you’re hot under the collar or hot in the bedroom, often ... VIEW POST
Trichotillomania Genes
How we look at things, changes what we see. At one end of the scale, tric is a behavioural problem, at the other its a natural human stress response. A map of a country looks small and basic, but the same country seen from a pedestrian’s viewpoint, reveals detail, such as gardens and lawns. From an ant’s perspective, blades of grass appear enormous. Looking at a human being, we don’t see a community of cells, we see ONE person, but understanding the complex interaction of the cells, makes it ... VIEW POST
Trichotillomania and Dermatillomania: A root analysis
with special thanks to Jeannette Johnson for her kind advice and attention. Hair roots contain sebum. Sebum contains fatty acids and tryglycerides, and plays a role in some crucial body functions, such as hydration, inflammation, antioxidants, antimicrobial lipids, and pheromones. Sebum levels increase during puberty and excessive levels of sebum are often associated with skin problems, making it relevant to skin picking and hair pulling. Why is this so relevant? You probably know that the ... VIEW POST