PSYCHOLOGY
Trauma: Emotional reactions.
Brian Hennessy DipT; BA; MEd; DipPsych. Psychologist. Chongqing, China. 2008 May. Adapted from the American Psychological Association: Guidelines for treating traumatic stress. Traumatic experiences such as earthquakes tend to be sudden and overwhelming. In some cases, there are no outwardly visible signs of physical injury, but there is nonetheless a serious emotional toll. It is [...]
Recovering from trauma 从精神创伤恢复.
Brian Hennessy, Dip T; BA; M Ed; Dip Psych. Australian Psychologist, Chongqing. . After the earthquake Recovering from trauma 从精神创伤恢复 Not everyone who survived the earthquake is emotionally damaged. However, painful emotions must be dealt with if the survivor hopes to recover completely. 不是所有在地震中生还的人在情感上都受到了伤害。但是，如果生还者希望得到完全恢复，那么他们的那些痛苦回忆和情感必须得到医治。 Not everyone who endures a traumatic experience is scarred by it; the [...]
Earthquake: The aftermath. Mental health crisis..
Media report: Xin Hua. China daily. 25 June 2009:- “Zhang Ping, is the minister in charge of the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC), the country’s top economic planning body. He urged increased attention to the psychological problems of quake survivors. Despite counseling, government officials and residents still had psychological problems after having lost relatives [...]
Depression Symptoms. 抑郁症状.
Brian Hennessy, Dip T; BA; M Ed; Dip Psych. Clinical Psychologist, Chongqing, China. . Depression: Symptoms 抑郁症状 . O. 持续悲伤，焦虑或心境低落 Persistent sad, anxious, or empty mood O. 绝望或悲观感 Feelings of hopelessness or pessimism O. 内疚感，无价值感，无助 Feelings of guilt, worthlessness or helplessness O. 丧失兴趣 [...]
Anxiety Symptoms. 忧虑的症状.
Brian Hennessy, Dip T; BA; M Ed; Dip Psych. Australian Psychologist, Chongqing, China. Anxiety: Symptoms. 忧虑的症状 . O. 心慌❤，心跳快 Palpitations, accelerated heart rate. O. 出汗 Sweating. O. 身体颤抖 Trembling or shaking. O. 呼吸困难 Shortness of breath or smothering. O. 胸口痛，难受 [...]
在地震以后. After the earthquake.
By Brian Hennessy. Australian psychologist. Chongqing, China. After the earthquake 在地震以后 . When there is a disaster, most people respond correctly. The person focuses on surviving the disaster. During this initial response phase, the body helps the person to survive. For example; it produces more energy. The brain concentrates on how to survive, [...]
Anger.
Hara Estroff Marano. Psychology today. 19 Nov 2003 Action you can take to keep anger from eroding your life: First, of course, is to identify anger and to acknowledge it. Anger is one of those emotions whose expression is sometimes subject to taboos, so people can grow up unable to recognize it. They feel its [...]
Happiness.
Carlin Flora. Psychology Today. 1 Jan 2009 . Has the happiness frenzy of the past few years left you sad and anxious? Herein we report the surest ways to find well-being. Welcome to the happiness frenzy, now peaking at a bookstore near you: Last year 4,000 books were published on happiness, while a mere 50 books [...]
Therapy.
Adapted from: Ryan Howes Phd. Psychology today. 16 April 2008 People come to therapy to get help. The impetus for therapy is as unique and diverse as the individuals who seek it, but typically people come to find assistance they haven't found in other areas of their life. Depending on the issue and type of [...]
Laughter is the best medicine.
Cathy Malchiodi. Psychology Today. 20 June 2008 High gas prices and global warming got you down? Humor is a natural stress-reducer and symptom-reliever that has been related to improved health, increased life expectancy, and overall well being. Whether you get a deep belly laugh from watching a comedy routine or “you fake it ‘til you [...]