Starting in September 2013, Self Regulation Therapy Practitioner trainings will be offered for credit in the Masters of Psychotherapy and Spirituality, and the Masters of Theological Studies at St. Stephen’s College, University of Alberta, Edmonton. The Foundation and Advanced trainings will each count for 6 credits and additional credits will be given for therapy and …
Read MoreThe Use of Mental Imagery Reduces PTSD in Abuse Survivors
Survivors of childhood sexual abuse commonly report lingering feelings of being contaminated. This effect can lead to problems with self-esteem and body image, relationship trouble, and behavioral issues such as obsessive washing. Now a study in the January 2012 issue of Behavior Modification finds that a treatment that appeals to both logic and emotion,(cortical and …
Read MoreExercise Benefits Brain Health
Scientific evidence shows that physical exercise helps you build a brain that not only resists shrinkage, but increases cognitive abilities. Exercise encourages your brain to work at optimum capacity by causing neurogenesis (production of new brain cells), strengthening their interconnections, and protecting them from damage. During exercise, nerve cells release proteins known as neurotrophic factors, such …
Read MoreOCD Linked to Strep
The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) has launched a study to see whether Streptococcus bacteria, which cause strep throat, may also be responsible for obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) in children. While many tend to assume that there is no control over symptoms such as OCD, it’s important to realize that lifestyle can override genetic predispositions …
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