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Strengths - Ask someone you respect who knows you well what your strengths are. Notice what people compliment you on. Think about what now comes easily to you. Strengths linked to happiness: gratitude, hope, vitality, curiosity and love} closely linked to happiness. Apply to daily life. Pick one of your strengths and use it in a new way every day for a week. Bravery - new activity that makes you nervous. eg. public speaking. Curiosity - read an article or watch a documentary of what you know nothing about. Self Control - make your week free of insincere comments. Appreciation - set a beautiful table for an ordinary meal. Open mindedness - listen or watch or read something you disagree with and consider legitimate points it may rise. Creativity - find an alternative use of an ordinary household object. Love - write a note to someone you love and place it where the person will find it (such as in brief case, lunch box or under the pillow. If curiosity is one of your strengths, pick an article covering a topic foreign to you and learn all about it. Benefits of mindfulness - path to well being. Open your mind to the pleasant and unpleasant. Mastering mindfulness - Calming fight and flight effects. Key to self awareness. Positive effects is the awareness of each moment. If mind wanders bring it back. This helps with cancer, heart disease and diabetes. Prayer and Meditation: a larger perspective of life. Next topic regarding self psychology continues with key to mindfulness

Introduction to Psychotherapy with Non-monogamous Clients

During 22 Sep 22, I attended a two hour Introduction regarding psychotherapy with non-monogamous clients. These are from my notes, further to my earlier entry regarding this topic. This talk was provided by Carling Mashinter, MSc, RP. No statistics were provided which I find important. I indicated that I was curious of the statistics regarding the percentage of the population of different countries who are polygamous. From what I recall from my undergrad is that the majority of the world is serial monogamous. If I haven't shared those stats to you, then they are somewhere in my notes to provide to you. The speaker stated that her clients have complained that therapists don't understand the terminology. Common concern from clients was social isolation including shame and secrecy, dicision making challenges, internalized negative beliefs about self and their relationships. Another concern was safe and secure attachments: boundary isolations do happen. As an example nights when all partners are together but one arrives late. The speaker stated that this could lead to attachment injury. There could be jelousy, differentiation process - difference in relationship structure preferences. The speaker talked about the Use of Capacity - decision making on use of finite resources (time, energy, physical, space; finances. Maintenance of safe and secure attachments in the context of capacity changes one or limitations. Sites and Podcasts for this topic is more than two.com; www.polydictionary.org; podcast: www.mutiamory.com and intellectualerection.wordpress.com. I have not checked out the resources. What do you think?

Happy Hallowe-en from Mr Attitude.

Actually Mr Attitude hates Hallowe'en as much as I enjoy it.

Eating Disorders - a bit more

Eating Disorders I wanted to talk more about Eating Disorders further to the video I posted. A reminder : Kids help line text Wellness to 741741 to access 24 hrs daily. There is support for any issues big or small. Some people feeling no control over their lives, may develop Eating Disorders because this may be the only thing in their lives they feel is within their control. So though the video talked a lot about coaching, what is very important is the psychological. What I always recommend is being under the care of a physician. Unfortunately, many do not want to talk to their doctors about any mental health concerns. What I suggest is to find a physician whom you would feel comfortable with to talk about anything. When my physician retired, I went to about three, at least before I found someone I wanted to keep. I still have him years later. Finding a therapist you feel comfortable with is also just as important. It is more important that the competence of the therapist according to studies. If you cannot reveal all that is bothering you and cannot trust your therapist or feel comfortable with your therapist, find another. (Also ensure that your therapist belongs to a college and is registered, for your protection). Record what you eat and when you eat it. Do you notice a pattern? Do you eat with others? I enjoy watching “Trust Me, I’m a Doctor,” a British Show and in Season 6, Episode two, there is a topic on Eating Disorders. In the episode what is revealed is that in the UK about three quarters of a million people suffer from an eating disorder. Anorexia has the highest mortality risk of any mental illness with up to 20% dying prematurely. This can effect anyone, men and women at any age. Psychological factors such as low self esteem, anxiety, or depression can be triggers. Common among eating disorders are: obsession with food, diet and exercise, complaining about being overweight, even when they’re not, weighing yourself repeatedly, skipping meals, bingeing, frequent visits to the bathroom, especially after meals, social withdrawal, being withdrawn and secretive. Often in early stages of the disease there is denial or ambivalence. Friends and family who notice should talk carefully to their friend or family member and encourage the person to get help, keeping in mind that the person may be very anxious. Breaking the silence may be the first step of recovery. What do you think?

Veteran told MAID is 'better than blowing your brains out,' committee hears. Shameful!!!!!!on so many levels.

Tid Bits for you and bringing you up to date

I have had a difficult week due to Holy Terror dying. Her brother, Mr Attitude has been developing behaviours she used to have. He now jumps up on a table to greet me in the mornings for kisses, which he never did before. That was Holy Terror's job. He spent the first few days resting on my chest or lap at every opportunity. He has been eating for two, which I need to watch. I have spent more time socializing and less working. I have given myself another week of more adventure, than work and than I will slowly get back to normal. I wanted to talk a bit more about the seminar I posted about Eating Disorders, but will do so next week, when my brain is clear, since I will be relying on memory. I posted the video for you because Eating Disorder is a problem and people should have all resources open to them, so they can be informed and make their own decisions. If you do have a disorder I suggest you see a Registered Psychotherapist, Social Worker, Psychologist or Psychiatrist. Remember that in Ontario every therapist needs to be registered. You can find out if your therapist is registered by visiting their specific college. To be a therapist in Ontario, one must have a Masters. Now for your tidbits. The Canadian Medical Association Survey (conducted last fall) which consisted of more than 41,000 doctors and medical students,revealed the following: 53% of physicians have symptoms of burn out. It is suggested that 1/4 experience severe or moderate anxiety. 1/2 are struggling with depression. 36% had suicidal thoughts in their lifetime, up from 18% in 2017. Now about Americans moving to Canada: Almost 12,000 people from the USA were granted permanent residency in 2021. More than 3,200 applicants were approved in the first quarter of 2022. This is the highest since 1980. I wish you all a good weekend. In tribute to Holy Terror, I will like to share photos with you in her memory. If you hate the idea, let me know.

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