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The aim the library is to provide information, free therapy resources, clinical resources, psychotherapy resources, client exercises, free downloads, and psychoeducational materials to my clients, other therapists/counsellors, as well as the general public. Please feel free to share this information with others who may benefit. This information is not a substitute for proper medical or therapeutic care. Please consult your healthcare provider if you have any concerns about your health status. Your feedback is welcome.
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| 1. Videos by Stephen Giles on Marriage and Couples Counselling |
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Posted: 10/28/2011
Emotionally Focused Therapy Stage 1 for Marriage and Couples Counselling
In this Video Toronto Marriage and Couples Therapist Stephen Giles MSW explains Stage 1 of Emotional Focused Therapy (EFT)
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Posted: 11/28/2011
Emotionally Focused Therapy Stage 2 for Marriage and Couples Counselling - www.stephengiles.ca
Hi I hope you find this video helpful. It gives an overview of Stage 2 in Emotionally Focussed Therapy(EFT) for Couples. As a Toronto marriage, couples and individual therapist I am proud offer EFT. You should watch the EFT Stage 1 video before watching this one. Then you should watch Stage 3.
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Posted: 10/19/2011
How to Know When You Need Marriage and Couples Counselling
In this video Stephen Giles Marriage and Couples counsellor and therapist helps you to understand how relationships become stuck. He explains a typical pattern which couples can fall into. If your maarriage or relation is expereincing problem such as divorce or separation thsi video will help you figure out what to do to.
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Posted: 11/23/2011
Importance of Emotional Connection with your Spouse and/or Partner
Toronto Marriage, Couples & Individual Therapist, Stephen Giles MSW discusses why need emotional connection and how Emtionally Focused Therapy (EFT) can help. To book a free consultation in minutes visit www.stephengiles.ca In that consultation I ask for an overview of what you seeking help for and I can tell if and how I am able to help you. Unlike many therapists I offer on-line appointment booking, as well as free follow-up session. My fees may be covered by your Private insurance plan My fees are posted on-line. so there is no guessing on your part. I really love what I do and look forward to helping you ! Contact me via my website.
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Posted: 10/20/2011
Meet Stephen Giles on Video
Toronto Marriage, Couples & Individual Counselor, Stephen Giles talks about his practice in Toronto, ON. He offers the convenience of on-line booking, an initial free phone consultation and a free follow-up session.
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Posted: 11/15/2011
Sexuality and Emotional Connection in Marriage and Couples Counselling
In this educational video, Toronto Couples and Marriage Counsellor and Therapist Stephen Giles MSW explains the relationship between sex and emotional connection and how without an emotional connection in the relationship the sex and physical side of the relation spiral down. Emotional connection usually need to be restored first in order to improve the emotional connection in the relationship.
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Posted: 1/4/2012
Why you should try couples counselling BEFORE you break up
In this video Couples Counsellor Stephen Giles MSW explains to you that if your relationship had any substance to it, then it makes sense that you should try everything to save it, up to and including couples counselling. Emotionally Focused Therapy has a Research Backed 75% success rate - your relationship could be part of that success rate..but you will have to try it. Book a free consultation now by booking on-line via my website - or you can email, text or call me.
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| 2. Videos On Selected Topics |
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Posted: 10/25/2011
Dr. Susan Johnson talks about her book
Founder of Emotional Focused Therapy, Dr. Susan Johnson talks about her book.
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Posted: 10/25/2011
JOHN BOWLBY: ATTACHMENT THEORY ACROSS GENERATIONS ( DAVIDSON FILMS )
Learn about James Bowlby Founder of Attachment Theory, which is the theory that underpins Emotional Focused Therapy
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Posted: 10/20/2011
Still Face Experiment: Dr.Tronic Stanford University
Using the "Still Face" Experiment, in which a mother denies her baby attention for a short period of time, Dr. Tronick describes how prolonged lack of attention can move an infant from good socialization, to periods of bad but repairable socialization. In "ugly" situations the child does not receive any chance to return to the good, and may become stuck
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Posted: 10/27/2011
Susan Johnson - The Experience of Connection
A clip from Keynote Speaker Susan Johnson, a leading expert on Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy (EFT), as she speaks at the 2009 Psychotherapy Networker Symposium.
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Posted: 10/16/2011
Susan Johnson on the life-and-death urgency of attachment.
VIDEO: Susan Johnson on the life-and-death urgency of attachment. She is the developer of Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
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Posted: 10/27/2011
The Great Carl Rogers - Person Centred Therapy - video
Carl Ransom Rogers (January 8, 1902 February 4, 1987) was an influential American psychologist and among the founders of the humanistic approach to psychology. Rogers is widely considered to be one of the founding fathers of psychotherapy research and was honored for his pioneering research with the Award for Distinguished Scientific Contributions by the American Psychological Association in 1956.
The person-centered approach, his own unique approach to understanding personality and human relationships, found wide application in various domains such as psychotherapy and counseling (client-centered therapy), education (student-centered learning), organizations, and other group settings. For his professional work he was bestowed the Award for Distinguished Professional Contributions to Psychology by the APA in 1972. Towards the end of his life Carl Rogers was nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize for his work with national intergroup conflict in South Africa and Northern Ireland.[1] In an empirical study by Haggbloom et al. (2002) using six criteria such as citations and recognition, Rogers was found to be the sixth most eminent psychologist of the 20th century and second, among clinicians, only to Sigmund Freud.
This video shows Rogers talking about his theory, Emotionally focused therapy has built on his theory to apply it marriage and Couples therapy
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Posted: 10/27/2011
What is a healthy marriage?
In this video, Relationship expert Dr. Sue Johnson addresses what constitutes a healthy marriage
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| 3. Marriage Counselling and Couples Counselling |
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Posted: 1/25/2010
Affair Recovery and Infidelity: Self-help book list
This is a short list of some good self-help books compiled and reviewed by Stephen Giles MSW RSW on the topics of relationship infidelity, affairs/adultry and betrayal.
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Posted: 9/26/2010
Are You Emotionally Connected to your partner or spouse?
This questionnaire is a great way to begin applying the wisdom in this book to your own relationship. Simply read each statement and circle T for true or F for false. To score the questionnaire, give one point for each "true" answer. You can complete this questionnaire and reflect on your relationship on your own. Or you and your partner can each complete it and then discuss your answers together.
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Posted: 9/19/2011
Benefits of Marriage Counselling
There are many benefits that marriage counselling can provide to you and your spouse's relationship. Counselling sessions cover a wide spectrum of issues and are tailored to the specific needs of your relationship, read this article to find out what else marriage counselling can offer you
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Posted: 8/3/2011
Communication: Key to your Marriage: Marriage Counselling
Communication: Key to your Marriage,written by H. Norman Wright discusses from a Christian standpoint how a healthy marriage can be sustained throughout the course of a relationship. The author discusses God's take on marriage and how you can bring those lessons into your own marriage by having healthy communication with your spouse. To learn more about communication skills, take a look at Marriage and Couple Counselling Communication Skills In Depth, in the library section of this website.
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Posted: 4/29/2011
Emotionally Focused Therapy Steps and Stages for couples and marriage counselling
This document outlines the stages and steps of EFT that clients proceed through as the aim towards reconnecting emotionally with each other. Take a look at this to see what stage of reconnection you are at, and where you need to get to.
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Posted: 10/8/2009
Empathy and Validation Communication Skills
This is a communication excerise that will help you to learn the basics of an intentional dialogue. It helps you "mirror" each other (show empthy) and builds your communication skills. Typically, this is learned first in therapy and then practiced at home.
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Posted: 2/10/2010
GLBT Self-Help Relationship Book List
This article is list of GBLT self-help books on the topic of relationships compiled by Stephen Giles Toronto Marriage Counseling and Therapy services
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Posted: 5/19/2011
Hold Me Tight and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) book review
Hold me Tight, written by Dr. Sue Johnson is meant for couples that are looking to foster an emotional connection that will improve their relationship and individual happiness. This book is guided by emotionally focused therapy, read this review to learn about what this book can help you achieve in your relationship
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Posted: 9/26/2010
Hold Me Tight: Book promo by Sue Johnson
This book offers a revolutionary new way to see and shape love relationships. The stories, new ideas and exercises offered in Hold Me Tight are based on the new science of love and the wisdom of Emotionally Focused Couple Therapy.
The outstanding success rate of this approach has been heralded in scientific journals, the New York Times and Time magazine. Dr. Sue Johnson shows the reader how to create a safe emotional bond that can last a lifetime.
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Posted: 9/26/2010
Hold Me Tight: Educational Materials by Sue Johnson
This book offers a revolutionary new way to see and shape love relationships. The stories, new ideas and exercises offered in Hold Me Tight are based on the new science of love and the wisdom of Emotionally Focused Couple Therapy.
The outstanding success rate of this approach has been heralded in scientific journals, the New York Times and Time magazine. Dr. Sue Johnson shows the reader how to create a safe emotional bond that can last a lifetime.
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Posted: 9/19/2011
Infidelity, Betrayal, Affairs and Marriage Counselling
This article discusses infidelity and the initial work needed to repair the relationship. For additional information on this topic, see Infidelity and Affairs Self-Help Book List in the library section of this website.
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Posted: 9/19/2011
Managing your In-laws and your Marriage
A marriage can be negatively impacted when issues with in-laws cause stress in the relationship. This article assesses the causes of in-law tension, and how the couple can address this stress together.
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Posted: 9/27/2011
Mandated Free Marriage Mediation Ontario
A recent pilot program has been introduced that adds an extra step in the process of obtaining a divorce in Ontario. Couples who file a contested divorce will now be mandated to attend a free two-hour mediation session in the hopes that they can reach an arrangement that will prevent them from having to go to litigation. This is how it will work, once a couple formally files for divorce they will be provided with a document containing information on the mandatory session they must attend before any court appearances. Once they attend the session, they are given a stamp of confirmation of attendance which allows the proceeding to continue if they have not been able to come up with an agreement. These sessions are only mandatory for couples who are requesting divorce along with spousal support, child support, division of property and so on. It does not apply to those who are filing a joint divorce.
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Posted: 9/8/2009
Marriage and Couple Counselling Communication Skills In depth
5 Step Intentional Dialogue: Requesting, Mirroring, Empathy, Validation and Transition. This exercise helps with couple communications. It provides a detailed description of "how to" with examples.
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Posted: 9/19/2011
Parenting and Marriage: Marriage Counseling
Parenting is a tough job, but if spouses respect and support each other the marriage will be much stronger, this article discusses the transition of marriage into parenthood. For additional material on parenting, take a look at Parenting Self-Help Booklist in the library section of this website
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Posted: 8/18/2011
Relationship Problem Solver for Love, Marriage, and Dating: Marriage Counselling & Couples Counselling
The Relationship Problem Solver for Love, Marriage, and Dating written by Kelly Johnson is a relationship manual written for men or women with a straight forward approach that dissects why couples fight and how to resolve the typical touchy subjects that cause conflict. To learn more on asserting your needs in a relationship take a look at Six Defensive and Not Helpful Communication Techniques located in the library section of this website.
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Posted: 8/24/2011
Self Soothing: Marriage Counselling, Couples Counselling
The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work, written by Dr. John Gottman and Nan Silver turns readers attention to the importance of calmness when discussing issues of conflict with your spouse. They explain the importance of self soothing and how one can achieve this internally, and be able to sooth their partner.
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Posted: 9/19/2011
Signs of Divorce: Marriage Counselling
This article discusses the signs to look for if divorce may be looming near. To read additional material about combating a possible divorce, look at The Benefits of Marriage Counselling in the library section of this website
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Posted: 3/23/2010
Six Defensive & Not Helpful Communication Skills (
This article by Sharon Ellis M.S., gives examples of six communication techniques that prevent assertive communication. This is an example of what not to do. You should look at this and see if you are doing any of these. If you are you may be prohibiting assertive communication. After reviewing this list it may be helpful to discuss it with your Therapist. Also please refer to other article in my library called Three Powerful Assertive Techniques as a way to help develop your assertive communication skills. Stephen Giles MSW is a therapist that can help you improve your communication.
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Posted: 8/24/2011
Soft Startups :From Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work
Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work, written by John Gottman and Nan Silver describe how to use a soft startup with your partner and how doing so will change your marriage for the better. To learn more about approaching with a soft startup, take a look at the piece written on Self-Soothing in the library section of this website.
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Posted: 7/27/2011
The Relationship Cure, written by Dr. Gottman and Joan DeClaire
The Relationship Cure: A Five Step Guide to Strengthening Your Marriage, Family and Friendship written by Dr. Gottman and Joan DeClaire helps readers understand how relationships work and the meanings in our interactions. It addresses many forms of relationships, including intimate partners and even how to improve connections with co-workers. After reading this review, take a look at Are You Emotionally Connected to Your Partner or Spouse?, Top Ten Talking Points for a Healthy Marriage , and Hold Me Tight: Seven Conversations for a Lifetime of Love in the library section of this website to learn more about emotional connections.
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Posted: 8/18/2011
The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work By John Gottman: Marriage Counselling & Couples Counselling
The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work written by Dr. John Gottman and Nan Silver uses scientific research conducted over the decades to inform readers of the warning signs of divorce, and the seven principles that should be used to develop a happy and healthy marriage. To learn more about Dr. Gottman's work, take a look at the review of The Relationship Cure, in the library section of this website.
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Posted: 3/23/2010
Three Powerfull Assertive & Non Defensive Communication Skills
This handout by Sharon Ellis M.S., help you build communication skills by learning how to ask questions, make statements & predict consequences in ways that are Assertive and Non-defensive. This can be used in marriage and couples communication or any situation where good communication is required
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Posted: 11/30/2009
Top Ten Talking Points for a Healthy Marriage
This exercise was developed by Toronto Based psychotherapist Stephen Giles MSW RSW to assist couples in assessing how good they feel about their marriage or relationship.
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Posted: 2/10/2010
When to Seek Marriage and Couples Counselling
Self-help books are effective methods for resolving marriage problems. However, in some situations self-help is not enough. Marriage counseling may be required when after both partners have done some reading and working on the exercises in the books they feel that progress is either not taking place or it is too slow. This article provides ideas to help you consider if you need extra help.
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Posted: 1/25/2010
When to Seek Marriage Counselling: Top Ten Reasons
Self-help books are effective methods for resolving marriage problems. However, in some situations self help is not enough. Marriage counseling may be required when after both partners have done some reading and working on the exercises in the books they feel that progress is either not taking place or it is too slow. Please see the Stephen Giles web-library for a list of self help books on marriage and couple relationships. If after you read this you think you may benefit from marriage counseling please contact Marriage and Couple Counselor Stephen Giles.
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| 4. Relaxation and Stress Reduction Exercises |
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Posted: 9/20/2009
Anxiety and Stress Reduction Techniques
Many patients have asked me about techniques for coping more effectively with stress. Although I send some people for counseling or psychotherapy when symptoms are severe, most are looking for practical ways to manage stress on their own. They want to take responsibility for handling their own problems observing their inadequate methods of dealing with stress, learning new techniques to improve their habits, and then practicing these techniques on a regular basis.
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Posted: 11/13/2010
Learning to Sleep Better
Getting good night sleep can be a problem for many people. There are many simple things you can do to improve your chances of waking up rested. Download this simple list of things you can do to help yourself get good night sleep and wake up feeling refreshed.
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Posted: 9/20/2009
Stress Reduction and Relaxation exercises: Colour Therapy
These exercises are focused on colour therapy. People with increased levels of anxiety and nervous tension often need to develop more effective ways of dealing with day to day stresses the minor everyday pressures that people with a healthy emotional balance handle easily but that can be overwhelming for people whose anxiety responses are easily triggered. Stephen Giles is Toronto based psychotherapist who can help you with this.
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Posted: 9/20/2009
Stress Reduction and Relaxation Exercises: Inner child visualizations
These exercises are focused on Innerchild visualization. People with increased levels of anxiety and nervous tension often need to develop more effective ways of dealing with day to day stresses the minor everyday pressures that people with a healthy emotional balance handle easily but that can be overwhelming for people whose anxiety responses are easily triggered.
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Posted: 9/20/2009
Stress Reduction and Relaxation exercises: Meditation
People with increased levels of anxiety and nervous tension often need to develop more effective ways of dealing with day- to-day stresses the minor everyday pressures that people with a healthy emotional balance handle easily but that can be overwhelming for people whose anxiety responses are easily triggered. These exercises are focused on Meditation Skills.
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Posted: 9/20/2009
Stress Reduction and Relaxation Exercises: Progressive Muscle Relaxation
These exercixes are focused on progressive muscle relaxtion. People with increased levels of anxiety and nervous tension often need to develop more effective ways of dealing with day to day stresses the minor everyday pressures that people with a healthy emotional balance handle easily but that can be overwhelming for people whose anxiety responses are easily triggered. These exercises are focused on Meditation Skills.
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| 5. Social Worker Fee Coverage: Benefit Plan Information |
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Posted: 9/15/2009
Employers who cover Social Worker Fees
This document is a list of employers who will cover Social Work fees. Please look to see if your employer is on this list.
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Posted: 10/28/2011
How to ask your employer to add social work benefits to your extended plan health
What can you do?
1. If you work in an organization that provides a group benefits plan, become
familiar with the nature and amount of coverage for each benefit.
2. If psychosocial counselling provided by a social worker is not covered, ask
your union representative or, in non-unionized settings, your human resource
personnel or employer to add coverage when contract negotiations occur or
when the plan comes up for renewal.
3. If counselling is provided through an EAP, ask that counselling provided by a
social worker be added as an extra benefit (as is often done for psychology). It
can be added as a separate benefit or under the same coverage as psychologists.
Employees deserve to have choice in the selection of a practitioner who
provides counselling.
4. Encourage your colleagues at work to support your request. Attend union
meetings to ensure that this benefit is on the table when the contract
negotiations take place.
5. If social work counselling is covered, seek equity in the amount of coverage
provided for social work counselling as compared to related benefits in the
group plan. Coverage for counselling services varies dramatically across
organizations. Organizations should be encouraged to provide higher rather
than lower amounts of coverage for social work counselling.
6. Point out that when an employee is in crisis, even one or two visits with a
social worker can be helpful
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Posted: 9/15/2009
Social Work fees coverage in Group Insurance Plans
This document is a list of Group Insurance plans that will cover Social Worker fees in Toronto.
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| 6. Tests and Measures for Therapy and Counselling |
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Posted: 9/21/2009
Beck Anxiety Inventory
This is the gold standard scale to measure anxiety. It is used to measure your progress in therapy. It is not available to the general public for download. Please contact Stephen Giles for an assement.
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Posted: 9/21/2009
Beck Depression Inventory
This scale was developed by Aron T Beck. It is the Gold standard for measureing depressive symptoms. Please see a psychotherapist to discuss the results. It is only used with clients, and is not avaialble to the general public for download. Please contact Stephen Giles for an assessment appointment.
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Posted: 9/26/2009
Caregiver Burden Scale: Self-Administered
This scale measures the amount of burden you feel as a caregiver. You can score it your self. If your score is high you may be have caregiver burnout and should consider seeking psychotherapy help.
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Posted: 9/20/2009
CES-D Depression Inventory Scale
This is the CES-D depression inventory scale. You can take it to see if your depressive symptoms are mild, moderate or severe. Please see Stephen Giles for an assessmnet
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Posted: 5/5/2011
Dyadic Adjustment Scale: Used for assessing marital and couples relationship satisfaction.
The DAS is a 32-item self-administered measure of the quality of marriage and similar dyads. It can be completed in about 10 minutes and has been widely used in research on the marital or dyadic relationship.
The DAS score is computed by adding up the scores of all items. Total score ranges from 0 to 151. There is no norm for determining the cut-off for happy or unhappy relationship. However, in a previous study, the mean score of a divorced sample is 71, and the mean score of a married sample is 115. A score below 71 may be indicative of a distressed relationship, and a score above 115 may be indicative of a non-distressed  relationship.
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Posted: 4/13/2010
Life Events Survey (self test)
This Life Events Survey has quantified different events in a typical life and gives them scores related to stress levels. After you have completed it you can figure out your over all stress level. The test can be helpful in taking a second look at what your current stress factors are. (source: anxiety and phobia work book by EJ Bourne)
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Posted: 9/21/2009
Post Natal Depression Scale
It is normal to feel sad and tired after experiencing child birth. Sometimes depression can set in after giving birth. This scale helps you to figure out how intense your symptons are. You can score it yours self. Please discuss the results with your therapist and doctor. This scale is onlly for active clients and is not availble for download to general public. Please contact Stephen Giles for an assessmnet.
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| 7. Cognitive Behaviour Therapy CBT |
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Posted: 9/21/2009
(CBT): Weekly Activity Schedule
The first thing to do when you have a problem with a feeling or thought is to track how often it occurs on a weekly basis. This schedule helps you to do this. Note on the form daily what feeling you are having, how intense it is - where it occurred - and whom you were with. At the end of the week reveiw it look for patterns
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Posted: 10/10/2009
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy CBT Progress Plot and Graph
This document helps you keep track of your scores on the depressions and anxiety scales that we will use. It can be a great way to see how you are doing over time.
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Posted: 2/27/2010
Cognitive Distortion Checklist: CBT Cognitive Behavioural Therapy,
This handout is a list of typical cognitive distortions patterns used by people. Use this list to explore and better understand your automatic thoughts. Most likely you will identify several or more patterns that resonate with you. As you go forward in using thought records this list will help you to better understand your distorted thinking and assist you in overcoming it. Print this list out and keep with you when you are working on completing your thought records.
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Posted: 9/21/2009
Evidence Log Sheet: CBT Cognitive Behaviour Therapy
This CBT Cognitive Behaviour Therapy document helps you keep track of evidence that supports and does not support your hot thought. It helps you develop a balanced or thought altrnative thought to your hot thought.
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Posted: 9/21/2009
Positive Data Log: CBT Cognitive behaviour therapy
This log helps you to write down all the evidence in support of your new core belief. This is part of Cognitive behaviour therapy CBT
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Posted: 1/25/2010
Problem Maintenance Cycle: Cognitive Behaviour Therapy CBT
How come my problem never goes away? This worksheet is used by Toronto psychotherapist and counsellor Stephen Giles to help you understand how the problem you are coming for help with is maintained; why it does not go away. It is filled out with your input and you are given a copy to take home and review. It is based on ideas from Dr. Padesky the world renowned CBT therapist and trainer whose workshops Stephen Giles attended in 2009.
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Posted: 9/21/2009
Thought Record for Cognitive Behaviour Therapy CBT
This is a thought record, it helps you figure out your thoughts and how they impact your behavoiurs, feelings and environment. Using a thought record is a key component of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy(CBT).
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Posted: 7/20/2010
What is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT for short, is a form of psychotherapy which emphasizes changing the way we think about things and breaking negative thought patterns.
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Posted: 12/6/2011
What is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) V2
CBT is a psychological treatment that addresses the interactions between how we think, feel and behave. It is usually time-limited (approximately10-20 sessions), focuses on current problems and follows a structured
style of intervention. The development and administration of CBT have been closely guided by research. Evidence now supports the effectiveness
of CBT for many common mental disorders. For some disorders, carefullydesigned research has led international expert consensus panels to
identify CBT as the current “treatment of choice”.
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| 8. Parkinson's Disease |
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Posted: 4/17/2010
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy CBT, Depression and Parkinson's disease
This study suggests that Cognitive Behavior Therapy is helpful for treating peole wioth Parkinson's disaes and depression.This uncontrolled study suggests that CBT may be effective in treating dPD and may be an alternative or adjunct to pharmacological treatment.
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Posted: 10/9/2009
Emotional Support for People living with Parkinson's Disease
A Medical care focuss for patients and families living with Parkinson's Disease often over looks the need for emotional support. This slide show covers the basic resources that you and you family can access.
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Posted: 9/26/2009
Parkinson's disease: 7 tips for preventing caregiver burnout
This article is a brief review of caregiver burnout with 7 tips that can help you avoid becoming burned out. Family and spousal caregivers of persons with Parkinson's disease are at risk of a caregiver burnout. Caregiver burnout occurs when there is no support for the family and caregivers become exhausted.
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Posted: 10/9/2009
Physiotherapy and Dietitician Care for Peple living with Parkinson's Disease
This slide show gives information on where to access free physiotherapy and dietitician services in Toronto and Ontario for people living with Parkinson's Disease.
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Posted: 10/9/2009
Which Doctor for what ? Living with Parkinson's Disease
This documnet clarifies for people with Parkinson's and their family disease when you should go to you Neurologist, your familly doctor or the Emergency Department.
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| 9. Boundaries |
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Posted: 9/19/2009
Four Types of Healthy Personal Boundaries
Boundaries are the psychological division or space between two or more people. If you are not sure about your bondaries, i.e. cannot say no; or you feel overly responsible for others feelings - you may have a boundary problem. For many people psychotherapy helps to restore a sense of healthy boundaries.
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Posted: 9/26/2010
Healthy Personal Boundaries
Boundaries are emotional or psychological markers or divisions that define where one person ends and another begins. This article introduces the idea and will help you explore what this important concept may mean for you.
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Posted: 9/30/2009
What are Boundaries: Learning About Boundaries and boundary violations
Healthy personal boundaries are necessities in daily living. Boundaries provide us with a sense of safety and a blueprint for determining our interaactiomns with others. Moreover,they inform and remind us of who we are, ourrights,and responsibilities. As McEnvoy [1990] points our, 'Boundaries tell us we are unique individuals,entitled to needs and to having those needs met. Boundaries tell us we're worthy
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| 10. Emotions, Moods & Feelings Identifcation Resources |
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Posted: 7/20/2010
Are you emotionally intelligent?
According to the American scientist, Daniel Goleman, emotional intelligence means being self-aware, being able to identify and acknowledge your own feelings and use them when making decisions. If you are emotionally intelligent, you are more likely to be motivated, resilient, optimistic and more in control of your moods.
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Posted: 9/22/2009
Emotion and Feelings Word List: 6 Categories
This is a list of emontionally descriptive words that can help you find the right words to decribe your feelings. To help they are broken down into 6 basic categories: Anger, Fear, Sadness, Happiness, Shame and Courage.
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Posted: 9/22/2009
Feelings Identification Word List: A to Z
This is a list of feelings words. This will help you put words to your feelings - which can be a difficult thing tro do. This list starts with "A" words such as Abandoned and ends with Zealous. Identifying your feelings is an important part of communication and behaviour.
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Posted: 11/13/2009
Letter to my Feelings : Feelings Identification
This exercise is designed to help you identify and access deep feelings you that have but may not have considered. It was developed by Toronto Psychotherapist Stephen Giles M.S.W. RSW.
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| 11. Resources for Ontario Social Services |
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Posted: 10/9/2009
Home Care Servcies: CCAC community care access centers and private based
This presentation explains how the community care access centes of ontario work - and how you can better access them. It also gives some information about pay for service home care services.
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Posted: 11/8/2009
Locating Tustworthy Health Information on the Internet
How do you decide what health information is good?
Here are some guidelines to obtaining reliable information on the Internet
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Posted: 10/9/2009
What is a Power of Attorney in Ontario Canada
This power point slide show is an intoduction to the Ontario legal form: Power of Attorney.
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| 12. Resources for Therapy and Counselling |
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Posted: 9/19/2009
Circle of self care exercise: finding a balance
Ths exrecise helps you take an inventory of activities that you are doing in your life that are needed to live a blanced life. It is a simple and powerfull tool.
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Posted: 9/9/2009
Resource List for Psychotherapy Clients
This is a list of books and webpages organized by Stephen Giles that will be of interest to psychotherapy clients.
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Posted: 9/19/2009
Seven Step Goal Setting Woksheet
This work sheet reviews the basic elements of goal setting and will help you set realistic and acheviable goals in seven steps
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Posted: 10/9/2009
Take charge of your health care
This document is brief review of what you can do to take charge of your healthcare.
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Posted: 9/26/2009
Toronto Resources for Women Survivors of Childhood Trauma
This is a list of crisis and group based pychotherapy treatment services in the Torornto area for women who are survivors of childhood trauma.
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| 13. Resources for Parenting |
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Posted: 1/26/2010
Three Good Parenting Self-help Books
Parenting can be taxing as well as rewarding. With so many things to do many parents can become overwhelmed. Self-help books can be a great way to rejuvenate your parenting skills. This is list of self-help books on parenting. There is a brief written review for each book. If after you read these books you still need help, please contact Stephen Giles MSW RSW.
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| 14. Anxiety Treatment & Counselling Information |
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Posted: 4/17/2010
Anatomy of Anxiety Diagram & Article
This is an intoductoty article and diagram on the physiology of anxiety. It shows the neuro pathways and explains how anxiety travels thru the brain. (Source: Time-Life)
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Posted: 4/20/2010
Anxiety and Family Background Questionnaire
People who are anxious often wonder why. There are many predisposing factors including: family hereditary & personality type, Childhood circumstances such as overly protective and/or perfectionist parents & cumulative stress over the years. This questionnaire looks at your family background and will help you explore the conditions that might have contributed to your current problem with anxiety.
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Posted: 4/3/2010
Anxiety Information: Do I have Anxiety?
Anxiety is a normal part of life as it helps to motivate us to get things done. However, for some people it can become a problem. You can tell it has become a problem when it interferes with your life. Open this file to learn moer about different types of Anxiety.
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Posted: 9/19/2009
Coping with Flashbacks, Intense Anxiety and/or Panic through Grounding
This handout offers basic education on thie subject of grounding. Grounding is an important skill for coping with flashbacks, intense anxiety, and panic. It is importatnt to learn how to ground yourself and stay connected to the real immediate world.
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Posted: 4/3/2010
Do I have Anxiety?
Anxiety is a normal part of life as it helps to motivate us to get things done. However, for some people it can become a problem. You can tell it has become a problem when it interferes with your life. Open this file to learn more about the different types of anxiety. Stephen Giles a Toronto based therapist and counsellor can help you effectively manage your anxiety.
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Posted: 9/19/2009
Four point safety plan for coping with flashbacks.
This handout reviews a simple 4 point plan on how to cope with flashbacks. 1. STOP 2. CALM 3. AFFIRM 4. ACTION
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Posted: 7/8/2010
How does Cognitive Behavior therapy (CBT) help with Anxiety (Generalized Anxiety Disorder)
This article explians how Cognitive Behavior therapy (CBT) help treat Genaertlaized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)
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Posted: 5/12/2011
Mind Over Mood: Book for Cognitive Behavior Therapy CBT
Mind over Mood is a workbook designed to help you gain the skills necessary to face anxiety, depression, addiction, and many other issues that negatively impact daily living. The authors address these issues by using cognitive therapy as the basis of the exercises that are included in this workbook. This book review will give you deeper insight into what Mind over Mood can offer you.
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Posted: 7/20/2010
Treating anxiety with CBT
Everyone gets worried sometimes, but if you have generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), worries and fears are so constant that they interfere with your ability to function and relax. You may worry excessively about things that are unlikely to happen, or feel tense and anxious all day with no real reason. Anxiety may take a physical toll, too. Your body aches, you cannot sleep, and you are exhausted all the time. The good news is that generalized anxiety disorder is treatable. One of the most successful treatments is Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT).
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| 15. Depression Treatment & Counselling Information |
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Posted: 4/3/2010
I am depressed? What is depression?
Depression is much more than simple unhappiness. Clinical depression, sometimes called major depression, is a "mood disorder" that is a significant mental health problem.
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Posted: 9/19/2009
Simple Effective Self help Strategies for Depression
This works sheet is from the University of Melbourne research project on self help aspects treating depression. It contains suprisngly simple things that you can do on your own that will help with depression.
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| 16. Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) |
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Posted: 4/17/2010
Chronic Kidney Disease and Depression
Patients With CKD Should Be Screened Routinely for Depression
by Laurie Barclay, MD
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Posted: 4/6/2010
Team Based Care and Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
This article is written by Stephen Giles MSW a Toronto based Social worker with experience in the area of kidney disease. It is an educational tool for people living with kidney disease. The Team Approach for a Renal Management Clinic or Pre Renal Insufficiency Clinic (PRI)
The gold standard for patients and family who live with Chronic Kidney Disease is now an interdisciplinary team of health care professionals. The reason for this is that the healthcare professions now have realized that people are more than their “physical diseaseâ€Â. They need holistic care that takes into account the whole person. To this end typical hospital care now consists of a team. This article reviews the roles and responsibilities of each team member.
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| 17. Services for Musicians & Artists |
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Posted: 4/9/2010
Group therapy and problem solving for musicians & artists working groups
Are you a musician or artist who is involved in a creative based group project that has been working together for a while? It could be a rockband, jazz trio, classical ensemble, gallery co-op or any kind of artistic collective or group. Does it sometimes feel like you are in a dysfunctional family? Does the group dynamic block your or the group’s artistic vision and creative process? Look at this file to learn more
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| 18. Mind, Body & Mood Newsletter Archives |
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Posted: 4/11/2010
Mind Body & Mood Newsletter Archives 2009 - present
Stephen Giles M.S.W.,RSW, Toronto based Marriage individual family counsellor and therapist is excited to offer new client centered services such as this regular news letter that provides regular, reliable and timely health care information to the public. Sign up on the home page to receive it.
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Posted: 4/11/2010
Mind Body & Mood Vol 1. Issue 2: Relationship Check Up 101
How healthy is your marriage or relationship?
Relationship Check Up 101:
With so much in the news about celebrity marriages that are dealing with infidelity and other problems - many people find themselves wondering about their own relationships. Below is a simple way of assessing the health of your relationship.
Instructions: Print these statements and use it as a tool for discussion with your spouse or partner. If you can discuss these issues with your partner or spouse in an open and honest way and in the end after talking feel more connected and positive about your relationship then most likely you have the basis for a lasting and loving relationship.
We feel safe and secure in our relationship.
Our shared values outnumber those not shared.
We have a shared method for resolving conflicts that is mutually respectful.
Problems in our relationship are shared e.g. not always one person`s fault.
Our language and behaviours towards one another are respectful.
We can switch roles to solve different problems.
The work to run the relationship, household, and or family is negotiated and divided fairly.
We feel our relationship is supportive of both our short term and longterm goals.
Our sex life is meaningful and we can talk openly about each of our needs.
We each take time to nurture and grow the relationship.
Coping with Infidelity: Self-Help Books Suggested and Reviewed by Stephen Giles M.S.W, RSW.
Betrayal is just one of many powerful emotions typically experienced by the hurt partner in a relationship where infidelity has taken place. The unfaithful partner will have their own unique set of feelings which may include regret and anger. Infidelity is often a symptom of deeper problems in the relationship. The healing of the original problem is now compounded by the act of infidelity. There are many good self help books on the topic which you can turn to.
The e-library has new articles and reveiws: check it out !
If you wish to improve your parenting effectiveness I have recently reviewed some books on parenting which you may find helpful. Search under parenting in the e-library. Also, I have recently compiled a list of GLBT self help books on the topic of relationships and love: search in the e-library under Marriage and Relationship Counseling. The e-library is always growing - feel free to drop by and visit. Cannot find what you are looking for? Send me an email - and I will try to assist you.
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Posted: 9/26/2010
News etter Vol 2 Issue 3.
With the end of summer drawing near, you may be turning your thoughts to fall, and with it, all the demands which lie ahead. For most, fall is a busy and stressful time - returning to work after a relaxing holiday, closing the cottage, getting the kids ready to return to school, and tackling new work projects or ventures. For some the added stress provides momentum and helps develop a fresh focus to tasks, while for others the stress can impact mood and interfere with daily life. How can you tell if you or someone you know is struggling with their mood in a way which is causing tension in relationship(s) or keeping them from moving forward? What is the difference between a routine case of the summer blahs and changes in mood which may warrant professional help?
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Posted: 9/26/2010
Newsletter
Newly decorated and furnished - my office provides a warm and inviting environment especially designed for a calming effect. It is located on the first floor of a wonderful grand Edwardian mansion long ago converted into office space. Located in what was originally the main parlour of the house, the bay windows provide luxurious and warm natural lighting for conversation. After seeing the space people are saying it is "nourishing and relaxing," "warm and professional," "roomy and well lit" and most importantly for the kind of work I do, "these chairs are very comfortable."
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| 19. Trauma: Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) |
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Posted: 5/30/2011
The PTSD Workbook: Simple, Effective Techniques for Overcoming Traumatic Stress Symptoms
People generally experience at least one traumatic event during the course of their life. Post-traumatic stress disorder impacts ones ability to move past the trauma and often requires aid from a therapist and/or self-help material. The PTSD Workbook: Simple, Effective Techniques for Overcoming Traumatic Stress Symptoms gives the reader the tools necessary to understand how this trauma is affecting them and how to rise above it and gain control. After reading this review, you may also be interested in looking at Coping with Flashbacks, Toronto Resources for Women Survivors of Childhood Trauma, Intense Anxiety and/or Panic Through Grounding, and Four Point Safety Plan for Coping with Flashbacks, all located in the Library section of this website.
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| 20. Addictions |
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Posted: 10/27/2011
Alcohol Abuse Symptoms
Alcohol Dependence
Alcoholism, also known as alcohol dependence, is a disease that includes:
Craving: A strong need, or compulsion, to drink
Loss of control: The inability to limit one's drinking on any given occasion
Physical dependence: Includes evidence of tolerance and withdrawal
Tolerance: The need to drink greater amounts of alcohol in order to get drunk
Withdrawal symptoms: Nausea, vomiting, sweating, shakiness, hallucinations (visual or auditory), anxiety, and even seizures. These symptoms can occur in individuals who have been heavy drinkers over a period of time. Click link below to learn more
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Posted: 10/27/2011
Alcohol Abuse Symptoms
Alcohol Dependence
Alcoholism, also known as alcohol dependence, is a disease that includes:
Craving: A strong need, or compulsion, to drink
Loss of control: The inability to limit one's drinking on any given occasion
Physical dependence: Includes evidence of tolerance and withdrawal
Tolerance: The need to drink greater amounts of alcohol in order to get drunk
Withdrawal symptoms: Nausea, vomiting, sweating, shakiness, hallucinations (visual or auditory), anxiety, and even seizures. These symptoms can occur in individuals who have been heavy drinkers over a period of time. Click link below to learn more
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Posted: 10/27/2011
Alcohol Abuse Treatments
Many people with alcohol problems don't recognize when their drinking gets out of hand. In the past, treatment providers believed that alcoholics should be confronted about denial of their drinking problems, but now research has shown that compassionate and empathetic counseling is more effective. Click on link to learn more
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Posted: 9/19/2009
Pros and Cons Work Sheet for Ambivalence
Having a hard time making decisions on what to take action on? This worksheet helps you assess your readiness for change. This is especially effective for behaviours that you cannot seem to stop or are unhelpful - such as addictions.
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Posted: 6/27/2011
Responsible drinking: A Moderation Management Approach for Problem
Responsible drinking: A Moderation Management Approach for Problem Drinkers is a self-help book that takes a less traditional approach to gaining control over problematic alcohol use. If the thought of completely giving up alcohol is unappealing but you recognize that some change is needed in your pattern of alcohol consumption, take a look at this review to see if this book could apply to you.
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Posted: 4/4/2010
Transtheoretical (TTM)Model Of Behavior Change
Stephen Giles MSW, RSW suggests that you use this TTM model to see how far along you are on changing your behaviour. This document also explains what you cand do you to help move yourself along towards meeting your goals. The stages are
1. Precontemplation
2. Contemplation
3. Prepartion
4. Action
5. Maintenace
6. Integration
7. Relapse
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Posted: 10/27/2011
What is alcoholism? Definition
Alcohol abuse is defined as a pattern of drinking that results in one or more of the following situations within a 12-month period:
Failure to fulfill major work, school, or home responsibilities
Drinking in situations that are physically dangerous, such as while driving a car or operating machinery
Having recurring alcohol-related legal problems, such as being arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol or for physically hurting someone while drunk
Continued drinking despite having ongoing relationship problems that are caused or worsened by the drinking. Click the link to learn more....
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| 21. Body Sensation and Awareness |
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Posted: 10/14/2011
Body Sensation and Awareness Exercise
Developing body awareness possibly can help you lessen, and even eliminate, some trauma symptoms, restoring you to a more normal level of functioning. Body sensations may remind you of your prior traumas. If you are going to work with your own bodily sensations when they are triggered by trauma, it is important that you develop awareness of your body's sensations and what those sensations communicate to you. Does your body tell you when it is hungry, tired, and sad or when it is satiated, rested, and happy? How does it do so? If you cannot feel your body sensations, try the following exercise.
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Posted: 10/14/2011
Body Sensation and Awareness Exploration 3
Developing body awareness possibly can help you lessen, and even eliminate, some trauma symptoms, restoring you to a more normal level of functioning. Body sensations may remind you of your prior traumas. If you are going to work with your own bodily sensations when they are triggered by trauma, it is important that you develop awareness of your body's sen¬sations and what those sensations communicate to you. Does your body tell you when it is hungry, tired, and sad or when it is satiated, rested, and happy? How does it do so? If you cannot feel your body sensations, try the following exercise.
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Posted: 9/22/2009
Body Sensations Descriptive Word List
This is list of words that describe feelings in your body such as tense, twitchy, numb or heavy. This list is designed to help you identify how your body feels, as it is an important part of who you are. Bodily sensations are unfortunately easily overlooked.
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Posted: 10/15/2011
List of Body Sensations for Anxiety
Below is a list of common symptoms of anxiety. If you feel that you may be experiencing these symptoms at mild or moderate levels you may benefit from seeing a healthcare professional for further assessment.
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| 22. Sexual Health |
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Posted: 11/8/2011
Enhancing your Sexual Connection
It is not unusual for couples to experience difficulty in their sex life from time to time, it is important to get your sex life back on track because great sex can mean a greater connection. Communication is central to improving your sex life, be clear with your partner about what you like. Sex can be a sensitive topic even for couples who have been together for years, therefore approach your partner in a gentle manner when conversing on this topic.
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Posted: 7/12/2011
Marriage and Couples Sexual Health Questionnaire
Fill out this questionnaire and bring it on to your first marriage counselling or couples counselling session. It asks you basic questions about the status of the sexual health in your relationship.
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Posted: 7/5/2011
Sex, Bonding and Touch: Sexual Intimacy and Being Connected
In this chapter of Hold Me Tight: Seven Conversations for a Lifetime of Love, conversation six focuses on why it is that sex tends to be negatively affected when partners are having issues in their relationship. This section of the book gives readers the tools to strengthen the emotional condition of their relationship, which in turn enhances their sexual experiences together.
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Posted: 9/19/2011
Sexual Problems in Marriage and Couples: Couples & Marriage Counselling
This article examines various aspects of sexual interactions in a marriage. For more information on enhancing your sexual connection, take a peek at Sexual Intimacy and Being Connected in the library section of this website.
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Posted: 9/27/2011
Sexual Satisfaction and Relationship Happiness: New Study
An international study was conducted that examined the relationship happiness and sexual satisfaction for 1,009 heterosexual couples across Brazil, Germany, Spain, Japan and the United States. It aimed to understand the importance of the relationship in each partner's life and how sexuality impacts happiness. The majority of respondents were in their fifties and their relationship duration ranged from one to fifty-one years together. The questionnaire respondents completed asked about level of education, level of health, achieving orgasm, kissing/cuddling habits, frequency of sexual activity and amount of sexual partners. The scale of relationship happiness ranged from very unhappy to perfect, and sexual satisfaction ranged from very dissatisfied to very satisfied.
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Posted: 8/24/2011
The Ethical Slut a Practical Guide to Polygamy: Book Review Marriage Counselling & Couples Counselling
The Ethical Slut: A Practical Guide to Polygamy, Open Relationships and Other Adventures written by Dossie Easton and Janet W. Hardy gives readers insight into multiple partner relationships and if desired, how to open your marriage to outside partners. For additional advice on enhancing your sex life, see Sexual Intimacy and Being Connected in the library section of this website.
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| 23. Anger Management |
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Posted: 9/26/2010
Anger Management 101
Anger is a normal and even healthy emotion, but learning how to deal with it in a positive way is important. Uncontrolled anger can make both you and other people feel lousy. If your outbursts, rages, or frustrations are negatively affecting your relationships with family, friends, co-workers or even complete strangers, it is time to learn some anger management skills. Download this article for more information
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