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<span style="font-family: ".sfuitext"; font-size: 17pt;">Please join me Dr. Melissa Samartano at the Buddhist Temple in Raynham, MA for Saturday morning Hatha Yoga classes. I am a certified yoga teacher helping people learn ways to bring more balance and peace into their lives by incorporating mindfulness, meditation, and yoga. Please call me at 401-263-1599 to sign up for the class! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;">I am very HAPPY to announce that I continue to expand my business, Holistic Counseling Center (HCC). I have 5 excellent clinicians working for me. </span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br />William Donly is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC)</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Melissa Menard is a Licensed Social Worker (LICSW) </span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br />Allison Latino is a Licensed Social Worker (LISCW) </span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br />Denio Serpa is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Mary Verrier is a Licensed Substance Abuse Counselor. (LACD1)</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: medium;">Steve Adamec is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC)</span><br />
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http://holisticcounselingcenter.blogspot.com/?m=1Melissa Samartanohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06023595235901988078noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8383977824834029584.post-33916297626060680352015-08-08T05:44:00.002-07:002015-08-10T11:06:18.946-07:00The Science Behind Falling in LOVE: Can CHEMISTRY be Dangerous?<div style="text-align: left;">
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Often times in this stage people can not focus on anything else. They are stuck in the HONEYMOON stage usually infatuated with one another. The three NEUROTRANSMITTERS that are involved in this stage are dopamine, serotonin, and adrenalin. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">When people fall in love it activates the stress response in your body and increases your blood levels and the stress hormone cortisol. People start to sweat, your heart beats faster and your mouth goes dry. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Scientist have examined the brains of couples who are in love and discovered they have high levels of dopamine which is a neurotransmitter that stimulates desire and reward. When this is triggered people experience an intense rush of pleasure. This has the same effect on the brain as <b>COCAINE.</b></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">As a result of an increase in dopamine levels people experience an increase in energy, less need for sleep or food, and focused attention.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>THIRD STAGE</b>: Attachment</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Attachment is the bond that keeps couples together. There are two hormones involved with attachment they are oxytocin and vasopressin.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Oxytocin</b> is a bonding hormone which is released during sexual pleasure and child birth.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Vesopressin</b> is another important hormone in long term committed relationship which scientist found is released after having sex. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">People refer to the above science of falling in love as having“CHEMISTRY”. It is a scientifically proven chemical reaction we find ourselves experiencing when we are attracted to someone. Not everyone is attracted to the same person so you may find it odd that your friend may be head over heels for someone you have absolutely no attraction too. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>LOVE ADDICTS</b> are people who try and chase the chemical high in relationships. People end up becoming very addicted to the intensity of these kinds of relationships and when it starts to ware off they realize the person they were so in love with is not who they thought they were. Some people see a different side to their personality which becomes a big turn off for them leading to the demise of the relationship. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">As mentioned above the <b>DOPAMINE SURGE</b> when you fall in love is as addictive as<b> COCAINE</b>. Often times people chase the high of this intense LOVE relationship going from one relationship to the next, never satisfied often feeling lonely, and not fully understanding why they can’t keep a relationship going. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>MOST IMPORTANTLY</b> do not be fooled by the intensity of this kind of "LOVE ADDICTED" relationship as a way to measure a healthy relationship. People believe they have to experience an intense high in order to be truly in love. Those intense relationships end up not working in the long run because the HIGH can't last forever.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Freud talked about the <b>REPETITION COMPULSION</b> which is a repetitive pattern of dysfunctional relationships. Once the person becomes mindful of the characteristics and behavior patterns they are falling in love with and are attracted to, they are better able to identify why they keep falling into this same dysfunctional relationship patterns. People can adapt healthier ways to cope with an awareness and understanding of the problem. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Remember you can take control of this by stepping back from the situation. Do not let it overpower you as much as it may feel good. LOVE addicts get the same help as substance abusers. YOU can break the pattern and live a happier more fulfilling life for yourself.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Below are two <b>MINDFULNESS TECHNIQUES </b>to help you stay centered and grounded should you feel swept up in a LOVE addicted relationship.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">I am breathing in and I am breathing out.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">In order to recognize your in breath as in breath, you have to bring your mind back to your breath.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Be aware of your out breath. I am breathing out</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Follow you entire breath as you breathe in until the breath stops naturally and as you breathe out until the breath stops naturally. Do not force the breath. Relax as you follow the natural rhythm of your entire breath.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Being conscious of the breath so when the mind wonders off you can bring it back to the breath again.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Mindfulness means being conscious and aware of something. When you drink your tea mindfully, it’s called the mindfulness of drinking. When you walk mindfully, it’s called the mindfulness of walking. And when you breathe mindfully, that is the mindfulness of breathing.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Breathing in, I am aware of my body. (Repeat)</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Breathing out, I am aware of my body. (Repeat)</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Body Scan is a way to bring the mind back to the body. Mind and body become one reality. When your mind is in your body, you are well-established in the here and the now. You are fully alive. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">~Namaste~</span></span><br />
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Melissa Samartanohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06023595235901988078noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8383977824834029584.post-5967779524781080672015-08-03T17:50:00.002-07:002015-08-14T02:11:53.849-07:00 Warrior I Yoga Pose: Increases Self Esteem, Self Discipline, Self confidence, and Self Worth<div style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br />Why is the Warrior I pose called Virabhadrasana I? <br />The Warrior pose was created by the Hindu God Shiva to avenge his wife’s death. They say the demon, also known as Virabhadra, rose up from the ground with a sword raised up over head striking the very first Warrior I Pose.<br /><br />Using Virabhadrasana I can help increase your self-esteem, self-discipline, personal power, and self-confidence. This pose opens up the Third Chakra also known as the SOLAR PLEXUS CHAKRA.<br /><br />SOLAR PLEXUS CHAKRA which is the color yellow is located directly under the sternum has to do with personal power and helps with boundaries. There are energy draining entities out there ready to suck our energy leaving us feeling depleted. Placing your hand over this center can help protect against this happening. <br /><br /><b>Lessons in this Chakra are related to:</b><br />EGO<br />PERSONALITY<br />SELF-ESTEEM<br /><br /><b>CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENCE</b><br /><br />So many children and adolescence are bullied in school or in their neighborhoods. A child being bullied is a perfect example of someone robbed of their personal power with low self-esteem and a low sense of self-worth being the result. Children and adolescence who lack personal power are often too scared to stand up for themselves. <br /><br /><b>ADULTS</b><br /><br />Many adults feel a lack of personal power as well. They often walk around feeling badly about themselves and have no sense of self-worth or self-confidence. <br /><br />In order to help you increase your self-worth, self-discipline, self-confidence, and self-esteem, I have listed 10 steps to help you use the Warrior I pose to accomplish these goals. Practicing this pose will help you restore a healthy sense of personal power within yourself. <br /><br /><b>TEN STEPS IN HEALING YOUR POWER CENTER </b><br /><br /><b>STEP ONE:</b><br />Stand at the front of your mat with your feet hip width apart and your weight evenly distributed between them, your spine erect, and your arms at your sides. <br /><br /><b>STEP TWO:</b><br />Spread your legs three to four feet apart so that you are standing in a straddle pose with your hands at your thighs.<br /><br /><b>STEP THREE:</b><br />Turn your feet to the right so that the right foot turns to face directly toward the right side of the mat and the left foot turns 45 degrees toward the right side of mat.<br /><br /><b>STEP FOUR</b>:<br />Rotate your torso to the right, and try to square your hips toward the right side.<br /><br /><b>STEP FIVE:</b><br />Bend your right knee at a 90 degree angle so your shin is perpendicular to the ground and centered over your foot.<br /><br /><b>STEP SIX:</b><br />With your palms together, reach your arms up, lifting your ribcage up from your pelvis as you lengthen your lower back. Keep your shoulder relaxed.<br /><br /><b>STEP SEVEN:</b><br />Look up at your thumbs or straight forward.<br /><br /><b>STEP EIGHT:</b><br />Hold the pose for 30 seconds or so as you breath deeply and smoothly, keeping your torso and hips turned facing the right leg.<br /> </span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><b>STEP NINE:</b><br />Release the pose by pressing your left heel into the mat and straightening your right knee, then rotate your torso back to the center and drop your arms.<br /><br /><b>STEP TEN:</b><br />Repeat pose on left side, holding it for the same amount of time.<br /><br />Warrior I is such a powerful pose. It helps in HEALING, CLEARING, and BALANCING your personal power center bringing an increase in self-esteem, self-discipline, self-confidence, and self-worth. <br /><br />ENJOY!<br /><br />~Namaste~</span></span>Melissa Samartanohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06023595235901988078noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8383977824834029584.post-84728176692165572312015-07-28T06:47:00.002-07:002015-07-31T09:11:33.295-07:0010 Steps in the Healing Process<br />
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10 Steps I use in My Practice to Help Assist Patients in Healing their Mind, Body, and Spirit.<br />
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1. Living in the Truth<br />
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2. Trust and have Faith in the process<br />
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3. Learn Mindfulness Techniques<br />
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4. Positive Thinking Strategies/ Affirmations<br />
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5. Identify what your needs, wants, and desires are<br />
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6. Learn how to communicate your thoughts and feelings effectively to significant others<br />
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7.Learn how to use Meditation Techniques and Prayer for deeper Healing<br />
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8.Eating whole foods and maintaining a balanced diet<br />
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9. Physical exercise<br />
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10. Yoga (Learn to do gentle yoga exercises not just for physical health but to enhance a feeling of peace, calm, joy, and happiness in the mind)<br />
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So much more detail goes into each step which I will not be discussing here. This is a good framework to start from when evaluating your level of health. Remember that each person is different and some steps will be more challenging for some than others.<br />
~Namaste~<br />
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Melissa Samartanohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06023595235901988078noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8383977824834029584.post-87846491411848254222015-06-06T11:01:00.000-07:002015-06-08T05:42:44.685-07:00Stress Reaction and Mindfulness<div style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Understanding how a stressed out nervous system can effect your mind, body, and spirit.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">When we perceive something to be a threat either actual or perceived the hypothalamus and pituitary glands send an ALARM to the adrenal glands. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">The biological basis to this system starts in the HYPOTHALAMUS and the PITUITARY GLANDS. </span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">These two things try to maintain homeostasis in the body. </span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Some things they help regulate are:</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">blood pressure</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">The adrenal glands play a part in keeping the body in homeostasis as well. However, this is the part of the body that can set off the ALARM system so we can fight or flight in a situation that is too threatening. This process activates the SYMPATHETIC NERVOUS SYSTEM. Many of us live in a very sympathetic nervous system state. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">What happens to our bodies when we live here is that our bodies start to break down. Too much external stress leads to internal dis ease in the body. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">This then can lead to MALADAPTIVE coping. A lot of people end up trying to cope with all this stress by engaging in destructive behaviors:</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Overworking</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Overeating</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Alcohol</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Cigarettes</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Then what happens is the body starts breaking down even more and people may start to feel:</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">physical and psychological exhaustion</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Loss of Drive</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Depressed</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Anxiety</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Panic </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Practicing mindfulness, meditation, yoga, exercise, eating healthy whole foods can help to relieve the body of all this stress. By practicing this you are activating the PARASYMPATHETIC NERVOUS SYSTEM which naturally works at calming the body down. When the body is under too much stress it can not do this very natural thing. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">By changing your thoughts and practicing mindfulness, meditation, as well as yoga, you activate the healing chemicals in your body. These chemicals not only heal your body and mind, they also heal the very ESSENCE of you. They heal the very SPIRIT and SOUL that lives within in you.</span></span><br />
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<b>They are both under the heading of Antisocial Personality Disorder in the DSM 5. The distinct difference is that sociopaths can have attachments to people and CAN (not always) feel guilty after they have committed heinous crimes. Psychopaths feel little to no guilt or remorse and feel no attachment to others. </b></div>
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<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Differences between psychopathy and sociopathy, aside from origin, have been cited. The capacity to feel attachment and empathy towards another and to feel guilt and shame after doing something wrong is not associated with psychopathy; however it is suggested that sociopaths can emotionally attach to others, and feel badly when they hurt those individuals that they are attached to. The sociopath will still lack empathy and attachment toward the greater society and will not feel guilt in harming a stranger, or rebelling against laws, but does not lack empathy entirely, as is typical with the psychopath.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Therefore, both psychopaths and sociopaths are capable of committing heinous crimes; however, the psychopath would commit crimes against family members or “friends” (as well as strangers) and feel little to no remorse.</span><br />
<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">The last main difference between psychopathy and sociopathy is in the presentation. The psychopath is callous, yet charming. He or she will con and manipulate others with charisma and intimidation and can effectively mimic feelings to present as “normal” to society. The psychopath is organized in their criminal thinking and behavior, and can maintain good emotional and physical control, displaying little to no emotional or autonomic arousal, even under situations that most would find threatening or horrifying. The psychopath is keenly aware that what he or she is doing is wrong, but does not care.</span><br />
<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Conversely, the sociopath is less organized in his or her demeanor; he or she might be nervous, easily agitated, and quick to display anger. A sociopath is more likely to spontaneously act out in inappropriate ways without thinking through the consequences. Compared to the psychopath, the sociopath will not be able to move through society committing callous crimes as easily, as they can form attachments and often have “normal temperaments.” The sociopath will lie, manipulate and hurt others, just as the psychopath would, but will often avoid doing so to the select few people they care about, and will likely feel guilty should they end up hurting someone they care about.</span><br />
<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">So, while these two terms seem interchangeable on the surface because they share many of the same characteristics, they are more like two sides of the same coin. Looking at the differences may seem futile; however, looking at psychopathy and sociopathy as different constructs may prove to be helpful in understanding the etiology of these disorders, and in the development of effective treatment methods.</span><br />
<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">References</span><br />
<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Hare, R.D. (1993). <em>Without conscience: The disturbing world of psychopaths among us. </em>New York: Pocket Books.</span><br />
<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Stout, M. (2005). The<em> </em>sociopath next door: The ruthless versus the rest of us. New York: Broadway Books.</span><br />
<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Walsh, A., & Wu, H.H. (2008). Differentiating antisocial personality disorder, psychopathy, and sociopathy: Evolutionary, genetic, neurological, and sociological considerations. Criminal Justice Studies, 2, 135-152.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">This asana pose is very effective when working with children, adolescents, and adults who suffer from panic disorder and generalized anxiety disorder. It is also useful when working with people who suffer from PTSD. It helps calm down the central nervous system by activating the parasympathetic nervous system which helps the body calm down and feel more relaxed.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">1. This pose is very rejuvenating because we are twisting and messaging the internal organs in the abdominal area.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">1. Sit in a comfortable seated position (Indian style is fine) you may want to sit on a blanket or pillow so your knees can relax.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">5. Sink glutes down into mat and raise head up to sky.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">6. So many of us breath from our chest which is not good because we are never getting a full breath which helps the body relax. A full belly breath helps activate the <b>parasympathetic nervous </b>system so the body can feel calm and relaxed.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">7. What I would like you to do is start flowing in and out of the twist from side to side which is a great warm up and then we can transition into the pose.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">8. Inhale staying centered and then as we exhale turn. On the twist you want to put your right hand and place it on the outside of the opposite knee. So bring your right hand across to the outside of left knee. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">9. Then turn the torso to the side and left hand can rest on the floor right below the shoulder. You can use you fingertips if your hand does not feel comfortable flat on the floor. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">11. If you would like to deepen the stretch you can turn all the way around placing your hand behind your tailbone looking behind you trying to get your chin over your shoulder. Do NOT force your body into the twist more than it wants to go. Hold for 3-5 breath and repeat on the other side. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">12. On your last exhale close your eyes and come back to center noticing the work you have done on both sides of your body. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large; letter-spacing: 0.0px;">When you meditate, practice mindfulness, and use yoga postures the body releases different neurotransmitters which helps restore a natural balance.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large; letter-spacing: 0.0px;">Our bodies know how to heal itself. We have come into this world with certain chemicals in the brain and body to help with this process. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large; letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><b>Different kinds of neurotransmitters that help with the healing process are: </b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large; letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><b>Oxytocin</b>: hormone which can function like a neurotransmitter. It changes the cell activity in many biological functions such as social connection, optimism which is activated by touch through the vagus nerve. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large; letter-spacing: 0.0px;">Your thoughts do effect your body. The mind body link. Think about sinking your teeth into a lemon. What happens to your body? Your mouth begins to salivate. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large; letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><b>Ideomotor</b> means that your thoughts have an effect on your body.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large; letter-spacing: 0.0px;">Meditation teaches us that we are a unity of mind and body. Yoga means (yoke) the union of the mind and body. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large; letter-spacing: 0.0px;">When you think<b> HEALING </b>while you meditate your body will start to elicit the healing chemicals in your body so healing starts happening. Meditation and yoga elicit a feeling of well being. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large; letter-spacing: 0.0px;">Visualizing a sanctuary a place to elicit ideomotor change. Which means again that your thoughts have an effect on the body. Putting your mind at ease, relaxing, and thinking about that sanctuary in your mind produces the feel good chemicals that starts the healing process. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large; letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><b>Child's pose</b> is an excellent pose to help with people who suffer from trauma. It helps gain a sense of safety, security, and healing. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large; letter-spacing: 0.0px;">This is why when people practice mindfulness, meditation, and yoga practices they do experience MIRACLES. People can heal their bodies and minds from dis ease in the body. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large; letter-spacing: 0.0px;">Neuroscience has proven that people can change the neuropathways the brain structure in their brains by meditation, power of positive thinking, yoga, mindfulness, and visualizations. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large; letter-spacing: 0.0px;">Focus on a mantra:<b> OM</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large; letter-spacing: 0.0px;">(All of the particles vibrating in the universe)</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large; letter-spacing: 0.0px;">This is a wandering nerve interconnecting the heart, lungs, stomach, and brain.Breathing meditations activate the Vagus nerve to calm the nervous system through all these systems. Also, it calms down the brain stem too. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large; letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><b>Practice Classic Mindfulness</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large; letter-spacing: 0.0px;">Dates back to original Buddhist Sutra, The Great Discourse on the Establishing of Awareness, where Buddha first described this way of attending to experience. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large; letter-spacing: 0.0px;">Bring it all together</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large; letter-spacing: 0.0px;">Modified Chair Sitting Arm Reach</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large; letter-spacing: 0.0px;">I have indicated only SOME of the practices that are used to help facilitate the healing process. Most importantly these practices teach us that we have the power to change our lives through mindfulness, body movement using yoga postures, and meditation.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large; letter-spacing: 0.0px;">Namaste</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Dr. Melissa Samartano, PhD.,LMHC<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"></span></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Holistic Counseling Center<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"></span></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Raynham, MA 02767<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"></span></span></div>
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