Posts Categorized: States of Consciousness

Psychology Update — Why Do I Feel More Anxious at Night?

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TITLE Why Do I Feel More Anxious at Night?   DESCRIPTION According to various surveys, people frequently report that their anxiety symptoms that include worry (obsessing) are worse when trying to fall asleep at night than during the working/waking day.   “Anxiety can surface at any time, but there are a few reasons it may… Read more »

Psychology Update — Can a Musical Reminder Banish Bad Dreams?

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TITLE Can a Musical Reminder Banish Bad Dreams? Scientists hope that playing certain chords while sleeping can trigger positive memories and prevent nightmares   DESCRIPTION What an incredible and fascinating article about a condition called “Nightmare Disorder”.  Over the course of our lives from childhood through older adulthood, we all have experienced an occasional nightmare. … Read more »

WEBSITE OF THE WEEK — Penn Medicine — Penn Program for Mindfulness

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PSYCHOLOGY WEBSITE OF THE WEEK TITLE Penn Medicine — Penn Program for Mindfulness URL  http://www.pennmedicine.org/mindfulness/   DESCRIPTION Michael Baime has conducted major research on the benefits of Mindfulness Mediation.  His work group at the University of Pennsylvania has thoroughly investigated the benefits of of this process and developed empirically based intervention programs.   The website provides… Read more »

APP OF THE WEEK — The Mindfulness App


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PSYCHOLOGY APP OF THE WEEK The Mindfulness App
  (free with in-app purchases) (click on your platform)        iOS    OR    Android DESCRIPTION From Google Play Store and iTunes Store Do you want to find more balance in today’s increasingly stressful existence? Do you think that meditation seems difficult? Try the Mindfulness App.  The… Read more »

Psychology Update — 3 Fascinating Articles About Sleep

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3 Fascinating Articles About Sleep   ARTICLE #1   TITLE What Is REM Sleep and Why Is It Important? REM Sleep is magical.  Here’s what we know.   DESCRIPTION Sleep is a genuinely complex system that has much more to do than providing rest, renewal, and refreshment.  As we go through the stages of sleep… Read more »

Psychology Update — Dreams: Here’s What Your Recurring Nightmares Actually Mean

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TITLE Dreams: Here’s What Your Recurring Nightmares Actually Mean   DESCRIPTION Given these difficult times during the pandemic, it is no surprise that many people have reported having an increase in bad dreams and nightmares.   We all dream as part of our sleep cycle and label it as REM (rapid eye movement) stage of… Read more »

Psychology Update — Why Does Alcohol Mess With My Sleep?

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TITLE Why Does Alcohol Mess With My Sleep?   DESCRIPTION Lots of folks have a “night cap” to help them fall asleep, however though they may drift off into sleep more easily, the alcohol has a deleterious effect on the sleep cycle.  “…there’s a good chance that too much alcohol will mean a fitful night… Read more »

Psychology Podcast of the Week — Insomnia Coach Podcast

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PSYCHOLOGY PODCAST OF THE WEEK NAME Insomnia Coach Podcast       SOURCE https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/insomnia-coach-podcast/id1469454957   DESCRIPTION From the Podcast site: “Welcome to the Insomnia Coach® Podcast! My name is Martin Reed. I believe that nobody needs to live with chronic insomnia and that evidence-based cognitive and behavioral techniques can help you enjoy better sleep for… Read more »

Psychology Update — How Does Hypnosis Work? Here’s What the Science Says

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TITLE How Does Hypnosis Work? Here’s What the Science Says   DESCRIPTION Many think of hypnosis as a form of entertainment seen on stage or in the movies.  Also, hypnosis has gotten a bad reputation from early charlatans who tried to employ the process of nefarious purposes.  “But hypnosis has a surprisingly robust scientific framework…. Read more »

Psychology Update — 3 ARTICLES REGARDING UNUSUAL SLEEP PATTERNS/EXPERIENCES

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3 ARTICLES REGARDING UNUSUAL SLEEP PATTERNS/EXPERIENCES   ARTICLE #1 TITLE Exploding head syndrome: What to know   DESCRIPTION Parasomnias are issues related to disturbed sleep patterns and may include night terrors, sleep walking and talking, as well as sleep eating.  Another unusual parasomnia as been labeled “Exploding Head Syndrome.”  From the article:  “Exploding head syndrome… Read more »