Do Other Illnesses Co-occur with Bipolar Disorder?
By Brad Shamis, Ph.D
Licensed Psychologist
Alcohol and drug abuses are very common among people with bipolar disorder.
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Relaxation
By Brad Shamis, Ph.D
Licensed Psychologist
How to focus your mind and relax your body
“Within you there is a stillness to which you can retreat at any time and be yourself.” – Herman Hesse
Your body has two powerful systems to help protect your health: a stress response and a relaxation response. Your stress response—also known as the “fight-or-fight response” – is triggered by a real or imagined threat and a feeling of nor being able to cope with it. Your body responds automatically, mobilizing for a physical struggle or quick retreat.
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EMDR Therapy
By Brad Shamis, Ph.D
Licensed Psychologist
“Though it may seem like magic. EMDR and its positive results can not be ignored. Based on testimonials from therapists, EMDR has sometimes been known to work in dramatic fashion.”
It's fascinating, provocative and relatively new: and we're not completely sure why it works. It's EMDR: Eye movement, sensitization and reprocessing. A client-centered therapy, EMDR sometimes produces rapid and often dramatic change, especially for survivors of trauma.
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Bipolar Disorder
By Brad Shamis, Ph.D
Licensed Psychologist
Bipolar Disorder, also known as manic-depressive illness, is a brain disorder that causes unusual shifts in a person’s mood, energy and ability to function. Different from the normal ups and downs that everyone goes through, the symptoms of bipolar disorder are severe. They can result in damaged relationships, poor job or school performance, and even suicide. But, there is good news: bipolar disorder can be treated, and people with this illness can lead full and productive lives.
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How To Work At Your Highest Level
By Brad Shamis, Ph.D
Licensed Psychologist
Your emotional intelligence—how well you deal with people, manage relationships and understand yourself—counts for much of the rest.
To reach the highest level of competence at work, you must develop a fine sense of how other people feel—and what they need.
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The Power of Positive Thought
A Personal Story About Breast Cancer Recovery
By Brad Shamis, Ph.D
Licensed Psychologist
While I was driving down I-95, my pager pulsed a cacophony of “Beep, Beep, Beep.” “Call home…urgent.” My mind raced. Had there been an accident? Was someone hurt? Had somebody died?
The 20 minute drive to my office seemed endless. I started thinking about my wife Harriet and her recent mammogram. I shuddered at the thought of the dreaded “C” word and fought off negative thoughts about Harriet having cancer.
When I talked with her, Harriet’s shaky voice confirmed my suspicions. She’d been told that she had one, possibly two malignant tumors. She was urged to see a surgeon right away. Our response to the diagnosis was utter anguish and unrelenting tears. My sense of security in this life was shattered. Harriet and I had to face the shock of a potentially deadly disease and its pain and suffering. Disbelief, denial and despair flooded our lives. Anger and depression surfaced, with questions of, “Why me?” and “Could I have prevented this?”
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By Brad Shamis, Ph.D
Licensed Psychologist
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Healing and Living:
INFORMATION AND COUNSEL ON RECOVERING FROM THE DEATH OF A LOVED ONE
By Brad Shamis, Ph.D
Licensed Psychologist
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