Tag: clinicalpsychologist
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Happy and Sad Coincidences
Are life moments made of coincidences?One could say that it is all random. Randomness looks more like anarchy to me than believing and researching about a benevolent God. Does anarchy seek balance or immediate satisfaction?There is good joy and bad joy as Aristotle, Sophocles, Epicurus, Plato, and many others have understood. Joy is not a…
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Self requires logic, fun and sensitivity.
As much as one likes to trust that the good times are “always” around the corner, there is still a need for personal accountability, discernment and an attitude of not letting go of one’s meaningful fun and well-being moments. Yes, many people act erratically and can undermine the voice of a vulnerable person, but the…
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Moral Health or Mental Health?
I am passionate about studying our dear philosopher Aristotle, who bravely flagged the idea of comprehensive respect as both the cure and the door for illness if not embraced because it creates a road of resentment and perpetually unresolved issues. Respect is the best we can do for our health and mental health, although it…
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A study on Pace
Pace is very much a very important phenomenon of physics because it is the velocity of things, and how fast things go for you, or in your life. Each person in your life will have a particular pace including when using logical thinking, impulsivity, compulsion, judgement and or even when resting. People will think and…
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Sensualism is everywhere
I would like to alert you to the thematic of sensuality which is impregnated in the behaviours of many people and refers to intense looks, touch, words and fake promises. It is an ancestral problem that reveals unsteadiness in one’s moral sobriety. I find it quite repugnant when it is excessive, and it feels intense…
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Reflection over meal: Analogia da Batata – Potato Analogy
Para cozer bem uma batata é necessário o fogo, a panela, o fogo que se mantém ativo (moléculas necessárias para o fogo estar ativo), a panela com a tampa, água que vai aquecendo, a batata, a batata vai amolecendo, e depois não pode amolecer demais senão perde as qualidades e o efeito… e depois o…
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Self is Sexy
Do you feel vital energy in you sometimes? Like a volcano it comes. The eye contact that urges you to do… the charm, and seductive stance that you are drawn to… There is a beautiful, lively energy that instigates loving interaction and the need to get to know someone special. Disclosure: I am writing this…
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“Awakening”
There is a trend called the awakening or ascension that has been inspiring many people to develop their connection with nature, love, God, and themselves too. For centuries many disciplines including religion, maths, science, journalism, theatre seem to have channelled the “desire for more”, the desire to transcend social limitations and understand them (the latest…
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3 Diamonds
In my work, I make space for the correlation of important elements that are enhancing of a positive and truthful well-being. They are assertiveness, psychological homeostasis and evolution or learning. Assertiveness speaks of trying to be kind and sincere with your yourself whilst you are being considerate and acting diligently with others around you too.…
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All that it takes is to care!
A caring nature is the key and the portal of success, happiness, love, abundance and personal integration. When individuals split their attention to accommodate stronger and harsher emotions such as anger, hate and resentment, they embark on a journey of dissociation from the whole equation. Imagine a neighbour of yours having gone through the split:…
DR Andreia Santo: Portuguese and English Fluent 