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Addictions everywhere — here’s help

August 22, 2009 By Dr. Katrina Wood

pill for addict

Today, we know that there are many more addictions in our society than just the obvious ones such as alcoholism and illegal drug addiction. For example, Internet pornography has become a fast-growing addiction for young men as well as adult men. Prescription drug dependency is on the rise and is a fast-growing addiction today for women, even greater than alcohol. Other addictions that … [Read more...]

Filed Under: self-help Tagged With: addiction

Grab some sunshine and share it

August 15, 2009 By Dr. Katrina Wood

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Each day make a decision to take a risk. No matter how small or large. Make the decision to say or do something that makes you a better person. Say good morning to the neighbor you have told yourself you can't stand. Take the old lady down the street a small bunch of flowers or leave them on her doorstep with a note that says: Hope this brightens your day! Let the guy who cuts you off … [Read more...]

Filed Under: good vibrations, self-help

Sewing back on your personal Shadow

August 1, 2009 By Dr. Katrina Wood

motorcycle dreams

Ever notice yourself complaining about your neighbor always talking on his cell phone so loudly ... or the person in the supermarket taking forever to pay at checkout ... or a senior driving so slowly on the freeway you figure she shouldn't be allowed to drive? What if you took a beat and observed yourself on any given day. Chances are your driving might well be under par sometimes, too. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: self-help

The language of labels: Return to sender

June 27, 2009 By Dr. Katrina Wood

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How many times have we said or heard comments such as: "How stupid she is" or "What a moron" or "You’re an idiot." Do you ever stop to think that might be verbal assault? Does it really feel good when you express yourself that way? It certainly doesn’t feel good to be on the receiving end of such verbal abuse. These forms of expression are in truth are cowardly and lazy. They're ways of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: communication

Out of the past: road rage

June 10, 2009 By Dr. Katrina Wood

Ever wondered why bad drivers get you so worked up? Ever consider that you're not really mad, but scared? Afraid that someone's careless driving could injure you, even take your life? We all go from zero to 100 in a split second when we feel our lives are endangered on the road. It's understandable that drivers react to this needless peril in a dramatic fashion -- but where does all that … [Read more...]

Filed Under: stress and trauma Tagged With: panic & fear, society

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Southern California psychotherapistKatrina Wood is an author, lecturer and certified life coach focusing on psychotherapy and emotional healing. She lives in Los Angeles, where she runs the Wilshire/Valley psychotherapy center. ( More )

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This blog discusses psychotherapy issues in a general way. Readers should address pressing concerns via their personal-growth support system. Some problems covered here are best handled directly by mental health providers.

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