Sentences with phrase «painful psychological experiences»

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The recovering alcoholic must find nonalcoholic means of satisfying the needs he formerly satisfied or attempted to satisfy through drinking — reduction of anxiety, closeness to others, psychological «vacations» from painful reality, a sense of adequacy, experiences of transcendence, and euphoria.

In terms of pain on intercourse, it can be physical or psychological: it may be that a woman has had a painful past experience, or if there's always been pain on sexual intercourse.

A psychodynamic psychotherapy patient does not generally recognize his or her own psychological tendencies, so the therapist's goal is to help the patient discuss and reenact past painful experiences.

Studies have shown that individuals who experience positive emotions such as love, compassion, and gratitude, in addition to the natural negative emotions experienced during and after a crisis or painful life event, are less like to suffer from depression and more likely to develop and achieve future goals and better psychological functioning.

Trauma can be both a medical and psychological event in the eyes of children and families experiencing serious illnesses, injuries, or painful procedures.

With over 25 years experience in the diagnosis and treatment of a wide aray of psychological, emotional and behavioral concerns, she works to rapidly alleviate painful and disturbing patterns.