Latest Stories
Most recently published stories in Psyche.
Mindful Strides
Mindfulness, the phenomenon of truly being conscious and aware, too often lingers in the shadows of our perceived realities like a ghost. It lets you know its there through that in-explainable urge to choose one path over the other with the confidence of an omniscient being. It even lets you see it at those moments when you realize you’re truly happy, so happy that it feels as though your heart is smiling and your entire body may literally burst with joy.
By Lana Marie5 years ago in Psyche
Impaired Counselors Leads to Impaired Clients
Abstract The purpose of this work is to define and explore counselor impairment, proving that counselor impairment is dangerous and ultimately leads to not having the ability to best serve the client who has sought professional help in the first place. There are countless reasons in which counselors in training or licensed counselors may become, or in some cases, enter the field, impaired. A survey of the various implications of such impairments are discussed. There is a pattern identified of the most common type of violation within the states in the U.S. Impairments may quickly lead to violations of the counseling code of ethics which could lead to revocation of licensure and permanent reputation defamation in the eye of the public. The foundation that has been set for the counseling profession deserves to be honored by all counseling professionals; this means intentional understanding and awareness of personal impairments and the avoidance of misconduct. Lastly, impairment prevention and counselor-wellness are discussed and encouraged.
By Rowan Finley 5 years ago in Psyche
Mad World
Perhaps we all carry within ourselves the potential of our own destruction that we battle with in our own way. And this friction is what causes suffering in our lives. Maybe everything inherently carries within it, its own destruction. Perhaps in life, we constantly fight that pull to self-destruct in whatever way is ours.
By Nikki Albert5 years ago in Psyche
Tough Times When Hypnotherapy Proves Charismatic for You!
You always saw hypnosis in movies right? It was always used as a technique to transport a person mentally to another world and almost turn them into robots who listened to all commands of the person hypnotising them! But in reality, hypnotherapy isn’t anywhere related to such illogical acts and is a totally different yet effective way to relieve lots of issues for a person. In a nutshell, hypnosis transforms your mind to the inner consciousness state that’s free of any worldly disturbance and holds open for you the door to an optimum level of peace and clarity. That is what proves indispensable to solve many issues otherwise harassing your mental and physical health.
By Eada Hudes5 years ago in Psyche
It's Okay To Get Help
Mental Health Awareness When people hear the words mental health or mental illness; most people cringe at the word. Why is that? Why do you think people other people think mental health is less important than other illnesses? Like other health problems, mental health illness can happen to anyone. (Holt, 2016, para.1) Your mental health is something that should be well looked after on your general well-being and state of mind. The good news is that mental illness can be treated. With the right diagnosis and medication, you can overcome your mental illness and keep your mental health in check. Your mental health can become an illness that; not only interrupts your personal life but you actually well being. This illness disrupts your mental state of mind and interrupts how you feel, think, behave, and communicate.
By FromParisWithLove5 years ago in Psyche
Recovery In Perpetuity
I got a lot of good things going for me right now. A new car, new job, stable home. I am not worried about food or money or shelter or where my next paycheck is coming from. I am not running from anything, not hiding from anything. I have good friends who adore me and a supportive partner who is kind to me in all the right ways. I have made massive changes to my diet and begun keeping myself on a rather tight schedule that includes shopping days and meal prep days and becoming the primary chef of the household, therefore getting us all healthier.
By Paige Graffunder5 years ago in Psyche
The Lonely Road
The bell on the door chimes as she walks into the 24-hour diner. The waitress sees her and nods, knowing her order. She puts in the order before Laura has even taken a seat, in her red leather booth by the window. She slurps down the extra-large chocolate shake. The waitress approaches her to ask if Laura would like some napkins, but it’s too late. Laura’s straw is already swirling around the last bit of the shake. At this point, there is only whipped cream and a cherry remaining. With it, she ordered a burger and onion rings.
By Kristin Weaver5 years ago in Psyche
Dead Man
24/7 Diner When I roll through the back door into the kitchen, I know that everybody knows. I can feel myself reeling as I shrug off my backpack and throw it on the rack where all the line cooks and dishwashers keep their street clothes. I kick off my sneakers, wrestle on my nonslip shoes and head for the dish area. I need to see Carlito before I clock in, before I do anything at all.
By Tom Spittel5 years ago in Psyche
"LIVE AND LOVE LIFE!"
Like so many of us today, I have a constant fight with depression. We’ve all had those terrible experiences in our lives which have affected us for the rest of our lives. But rather than dwell on the negative, I want to FOCUS on the POSITIVE.
By Ruth Elizabeth Stiff5 years ago in Psyche
My journey through depression
I have changed over the past year as a person. I’ve changed into somebody I never thought I would ever become. It’s like my life has changed around me and I’m not part of it anymore. I feel like I’m a totally different human on a different planet and it’s all down to my anxiety and depression. I would like to share my story below with you for anybody going through the same situation. I would like to think I can help somebody and bring that light back into somebody else’s life.
By Crazy story writer ✍️ 5 years ago in Psyche
