What did you learn today?

jac · 09-05-2012, 07:13 PM

Since I am between degrees I have decided that I should keep my brain tuned up. So I have decided to learn something new each day (big or small) till I return to classes...

Today in staff meeting the psychologist discussed with me (since everyone else was acting silly) about Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). It was basically a therapy that was used as a destressor for traumatic events and situations in one's life. The Doc was saying to me that he believed that it was later considered to be a placebo by the American Psychological Association (APA) and didn't actually work.

Yeh, It sounds interesting enough and worth reading up on some. I told him it kind of reminded my of Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) also known as "tapping." Now he's curious too. Maybe next week we can exchange a little bit on our findings.

ONLY · 09-05-2012, 07:50 PM

What did I learn today........a few new things (some I knew)regarding weather and how nature and animals are more reliable then the weatherperson

Kenna · 09-05-2012, 08:03 PM

I learned today that I can patch the seams of my large air mattress with a swimming pool patch kit, since the mattress kit only comes with small patches but it's the seams that are leaking...and I learned that the pool patch kit will set up under water...

that's something good to know ...

just in time for several fall camping trips!

And I learned today (thinking harder) that I need to re-read the book "Codependent No More" ...

And that cutting expenses and living a humble life will help me pay off some important bills... time to purge things again and cut out some of my hording/clutter bug habits ... not that I'm the hoarder that mom is, but things do build up when you just don't have the energy to deal with them.

yotlyolqualli · 09-05-2012, 08:30 PM

I learned that there are people out there who truly enjoy hurting other people... and not in the kinky, bdsm sorta way.

Nomad · 09-05-2012, 09:02 PM

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Originally Posted by yotlyolqualli

I learned that there are people out there who truly enjoy hurting other people... and not in the kinky, bdsm sorta way.

aint it the truth

today i learned that i do not recover from 'cement ballet' as well as i did when i was a kid.

i also learned that betadine stings like a mofo.

laruss · 09-05-2012, 08:53 PM

I have used EMDR in therapy and swear by it, mostly to get deeper into an issue. But in my opinion, you have to be fairly self aware for it to work. I think you also have to have a real understanding of the issues you are dealing with.

I have also used tapping (EFT) to relieve stress and it has worked for me.

I have done Journey Intensive work as well which uses processes to step back further and further to get to the root of the issue. Sometimes as far back as childhood. You can deal with an issues in a relatively short period of time.

I have also been part of a drumming circle and the premise is the same. Using an external stimulus to distract the conscious mind so the subconscious can do the work.

I am always exploring and learning new ways to maneuver my way through life.

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Originally Posted by stone4play

Since I am between degrees I have decided that I should keep my brain tuned up. So I have decided to learn something new each day (big or small) till I return to classes...

Today in staff meeting the psychologist discussed with me (since everyone else was acting silly) about Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). It was basically a therapy that was used as a destressor for traumatic events and situations in one's life. The Doc was saying to me that he believed that it was later considered to be a placebo by the American Psychological Association (APA) and didn't actually work.

Yeh, It sounds interesting enough and worth reading up on some. I told him it kind of reminded my of Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) also known as "tapping." Now he's curious too. Maybe next week we can exchange a little bit on our findings.

jac · 09-05-2012, 09:40 PM

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Originally Posted by laruss

I have used EMDR in therapy and swear by it, mostly to get deeper into an issue. But in my opinion, you have to be fairly self aware for it to work. I think you also have to have a real understanding of the issues you are dealing with.

I have also used tapping (EFT) to relieve stress and it has worked for me.

I have done Journey Intensive work as well which uses processes to step back further and further to get to the root of the issue. Sometimes as far back as childhood. You can deal with an issues in a relatively short period of time.

I have also been part of a drumming circle and the premise is the same. Using an external stimulus to distract the conscious mind so the subconscious can do the work.

I am always exploring and learning new ways to maneuver my way through life.

All of the above interest me Laruss. I have used tapping, at a basic novice level of understanding with my daughter and it helped her overcome her fear of crossing busy streets when she was pre-teen. So yes, I know it works first hand and have been thinking of getting back into it again... along with my Reiki.

As for the Journey Intensive work, this sounds very familiar. I want to say that my breath therapist has done this level of therapy with me at some point. I will definitely have to ask her about that. Actually when she does her breath therapy she uses chants and drumming CDs in the background for the external stimuli.

Energy work is amazing stuff...

Nomad · 09-06-2012, 08:32 AM

i've learned that there will always be a double standard that people dont recognize, no matter who you encounter or where you encounter them. it's made me wonder how we become so short sighted and what double standards i am guilty of without seeing them

jac · 11-01-2012, 07:04 AM

I learned a very valuable lesson...

I learned that love, when it is truly meant to be, conquers all! I learned even moreso that I am the most blessed gy alive and fortunate to have the most amazing woman at my side! I learned that I will never take her love for granted...

asphaltcowboi · 11-01-2012, 07:23 AM

NOTHING YET TODAY ITS NOT NOON YET

opps take that back i learned i had my caps on

TheMerryFairy · 04-03-2013, 08:46 PM

I learned the proper way to wrap my hand so my tattoo won't throb when I work!

Gemme · 11-01-2012, 07:51 PM

I learned that I do not like seared tuna salad. Oh, no. I do not. No likey! Even with mango sauce. Even with a ginger chaser. No, no, no!

09-05-2012, 07:13 PM	#1
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09-05-2012, 07:50 PM	#2
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