The Therapy of Kindness
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I’m reminded of Aldous Huxley, a noted writer-philosopher. He was dying. At his deathbed, he was asked what words and wisdom he would like to tell and leave to the world. He replied, “I wish people would be kinder to each other.”
Date Posted: September 27, 2016
Written By:
Dr. Angelo Subida, Psychotherapist
Scientists have identified why binge-watching TV shows together brings couples closer
New research from the University of Aberdeen in Scotland has found that watching TV series, and consuming other media like films and books with one’s partner, can help to achieve the same kind of closeness as having a mutual group of friends. In relationships without many shared friends, the characters actually take on a similar role, providing a shared social world which, the researchers say, helps two individuals feel close and connected.
Date Posted: September 26, 2016
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Malaysia: Tackle stigma head on
Malaysians need to tackle mental health issues head on and overcome the stigma that is attached to the illness. Deputy director-general of health (public health) Datuk Dr Lokman Hakim Sulaiman said the fear of being labelled "mentally ill" had long been the bane of encouraging those suffering from the disease to seek treatment.
Date Posted: September 26, 2016
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How Virtual Reality Is Revolutionizing Clinical Therapy and Treatment Rehabilitation
In 2016, virtual reality is exciting. Be it dogfighting through space in EVE: Valkyrie, defusing bombs in Keep Talking and Nobody Explodes, or making a complete ass of an operation in Surgeon Simulator, the past few years have seen the tech finally catch up with the vision. If you're old enough to remember the early 1990s, you'll likely recall similar fanfare - not to mention some excruciating hyperbolic advertising - that ultimately failed to deliver.
Date Posted: September 23, 2016
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Oxytocin Enhances Spirituality, New Study Says
Oxytocin has been dubbed the "love hormone" for its role promoting social bonding, altruism and more. Now new research from Duke University suggests the hormone may also support spirituality.
Date Posted: September 23, 2016
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Opposition to Same-Sex Marriage Linked to Self-Interest
Why do opponents of same-sex marriage really oppose it? A study published in Psychological Science, a journal of the Association for Psychological Science, concludes that many people believe gay men and women are more sexually promiscuous than heterosexuals, which they may fear could threaten their own marriages and their way of life.
Date Posted: September 22, 2016
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Occupational Therapist approach to handwriting development
The development of ...
Written By:
Ms. Anuradha Prabhudesai
Sep 20
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Complication Simplified!
Clear skies get cloudy and bare dark, gloomy, but promising rain clouds. It signals the oncoming of cool, fertilizing showers and sets in with speedy, cool breeze that fills our ...
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