By teckshrink on October 15, 2011
Radical De-Stigmatization Jerry H. Gelbart, M.D., F.A.P.A Board Certified in Psychiatry Definition “STIGMA”: Social disapproval or unacceptability Stigmatization of people with mental illnesses is extremely damaging and unnecessary. It comes from fear and irrational thinking. Stigmatization is both a consequence of mental illness, as well as a contributor. As a Psychiatrist who does psychotherapy in [...]
Posted in self help | Tagged mental illness, normal, stigma
By teckshrink on July 10, 2010
Get A-Head Series: “Updates And Bug-Fixes” For Our Brains …to be taken aurally, visually, and mindfully. This is the first installment in my Get A-Head Series, which I created to help you think “outside the box” of your usual mind. Our computers get “fixes” (“patches,” “updates”) as bugs are discovered or as technology evolves. That [...]
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By Sabrina Gelbart on February 22, 2010
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Posted in Productivity, self help | Tagged emotions, health
By on February 22, 2010
A series of articles written by Dr. Gelbart for the Northern California Psychiatric Society Newsletter. These articles are a bit more “technical” than others on this blog, but they can help anyone interested in how mindfulness, positive psychology, Wellness approach, and skills training can help with self-esteem, anxiety, depression, motivation, and other difficulties. It may [...]
Posted in Doctors and Therapists, self help | Tagged ADD, ADHD, anger, anxiety, biopsychosocialspiritual, black and white thinking, doctors, emotions, integrity, medication, mindfulness, self-esteem, social skills, therapists, worry less
By on December 28, 2008
Self-esteem is about whether or not we’re “good enough,” or “okay,” or “adequate.” It comes down to black or white, either we’re normal, or something’s wrong with us. We grow up with this distorted thinking from childhood. As kids we’re taught it’s black or white, you’re good or bad, a success or failure. Well-meaning family, [...]
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By Sabrina Gelbart on October 8, 2008
Values and Priorities “There is only one corner of the universe you can be certain of improving and that is your own self.” Aldous Huxley Do you have values? What are your values? If you have a choice between sticking to your values, or pleasing someone else, which do you choose? Which is more important [...]
Posted in self help, The Potent Mind CD, The Potent Mind Text | Tagged anxiety, Buddhism, clarity, developing relaionships, integrity, leadership, mindfulness, obsess less, prioritize, social skills, values
By Sabrina Gelbart on October 7, 2008
Actions and Consequences “I think you should take your job seriously but not yourself-that is the best combination.” Judi Dench If your mind is in the past, thinking about your mistakes, blaming yourself or others, feeling resentful about things, then you’re NOT in the pilot’s seat. If you are worrying about tomorrow, then you’re NOT [...]
Posted in self help, The Potent Mind CD, The Potent Mind Text | Tagged anxiety, clarity, emotions, mindfulness, resentments, worry less
By Sabrina Gelbart on October 7, 2008
Hijacked by Our Emotional Mind Be practical as well as generous in your ideals. Keep your eyes on the stars, but remember to keep your feet on the ground.” Theodore Roosevelt Here’s an example of a simple but powerful new concept that can start you off. Most of the time when we feel an impulse [...]
Posted in self help, The Potent Mind CD, The Potent Mind Text | Tagged anger, emotions, impulsiveness, mindfulness
