MedWorm provides a medical RSS filtering service. Over 6000 RSS medical sources are combined and output via different filters. This feed contains the latest medical blog items that have been tagged with 'coach'. Sat, 03 Sep 2011 01:53:24 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5182387&cid=t_105640_180_f&fid=38619&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FALifeCoachsBlog%2F%7E3%2FkBGyisZ1nrg%2F If you’re not a Life Coach and you have no intention of ever becoming a Life Coach this post is not for you and normal service will be resumed next time. Sorry for any inconvenience! Since I first became certified as a Life Coach in 2005 I’ve always really enjoyed working with other Life Coaches. To date I’m guessing I’ve worked with close on 50 other coaches and I’ve loved every minute of it. Continue reading... (Source: Life Coach Blog: The Discomfort Zone :) Life Coach Blog: The Discomfort Zone : blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5182387 Thu, 01 Sep 2011 13:16:10 +0100 5182387 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5086256&cid=t_105640_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2011%2F08%2F01%2Fare-you-living-vicariously-through-your-kids%2F In his book, The Available Parent: Radical Optimism for Raising Teens and Tweens, psychologist John Duffy, PsyD, talks about an adolescent client named John, who’s a star football player. He’s so good that the local paper predicts that he’ll play in Division I football, and college scouts have already started contacting him. A teenager’s dream, right? Well, unfortunately, John isn’t too keen on football. He plays the sport solely because it’s the only time his father, a famous college football player, pays attention to him.  And John pines for that attention and his dad’s approval. But he also wants to quit football and pursue other interests. Maybe you’ve felt a similar trap with your own parents: not enjoying or downright hating something you’re doing but sticking ... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5086256 Mon, 01 Aug 2011 15:45:03 +0100 5086256 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5062531&cid=t_105640_180_f&fid=38619&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FALifeCoachsBlog%2F%7E3%2FEOeADXNNGTg%2F Every now and then I get pissed off by an e-mail sent to me. It doesn’t happen very often, perhaps once every six months or so, but it does happen. And when it does, it’s nearly always because of the same reason. Deciding to give all my ebooks away on Saturday was an impulse decision that I didn’t really think through. I was in on my own as the wife had taken the dogs Continue reading... (Source: Life Coach Blog: The Discomfort Zone :) Life Coach Blog: The Discomfort Zone : blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5062531 Mon, 25 Jul 2011 13:54:52 +0100 5062531 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5036279&cid=t_105640_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2011%2F07%2F15%2Fsport-psychology-and-its-history%2F My boyfriend, an avid golfer, always says that golf is mainly a game of the brain. That is, your mental state has a lot to do with your success on the course. And, not surprisingly, it’s like that with other sports. Psychology can give players an edge. As Ludy Benjamin and David Baker write in From Séance to Science: A History of the Profession of Psychology in America, “Indeed, in so many instances when physical talents seem evenly matched, it is the mental factors that will make the difference in winning or losing.” That’s where sport psychology — also sometimes referred to as sports psychology — comes in. So how did sport psychology start and evolve? Early Experiments In America, sport psychology’s roots date back to the late 19th and early 20th centuries when se... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5036279 Fri, 15 Jul 2011 16:35:35 +0100 5036279 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4921517&cid=t_105640_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2011%2F06%2F11%2F6-ideas-for-creating-fun-rituals-with-your-family%2F My parents and I have always been like the Three Musketeers. When I lived at home, we’d sit down to dinner every single night—no TV or cell phones, though my dad would leave the soccer game on in the living room and spring from his chair to stand at the edge of the kitchen to catch a good play. (Or if he heard the signature “Gooaaaallllll!” roaring from the announcer.) We took family vacations regularly and rarely experienced big events separately. For instance, whenever I had a performance at school, my parents always made sure that one of them was there. If they had to, they’d miss work to support me during one of my silly shows. My father passed away almost two years ago, but my mom and I still try to eat dinner together and regularly have shopping dates. When my g... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4921517 Sat, 11 Jun 2011 12:31:41 +0100 4921517 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4911571&cid=t_105640_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2011%2F06%2F08%2Fhow-to-do-great-work-and-a-giveaway%2F When you’re on the job, you might feel like the last thing you’re doing is meaningful work. Like you’re stuck in a rut and just going through the motions. Email? Check. Phone calls? Check. Data entry? Check. Meeting? Check. Lunch? Check. More email. More calls. Home. Whether or not your days feel this mundane, you still might not be involved in exhilarating, engaging work that makes you happy. In Do More Great Work, Canadian coach Michael Bungay Stanier — founder of the company Box of Crayons — helps readers “stop the busywork, and start the work that matters.” Specifically, the book features a variety of exercises, which Stanier calls maps, and thought-provoking questions that help readers figure out what their own meaningful work is and how to do more of it. (It... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4911571 Wed, 08 Jun 2011 10:15:12 +0100 4911571 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4789333&cid=t_105640_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2011%2F05%2F05%2Fshould-you-tell-your-boss-that-you-have-adhd%2F When you have any mental health condition, it can be hard to know if you should disclose your diagnosis at work, particularly to your boss. It’s a thorny topic. For instance, you might be worried that others will judge you negatively because of the pervasive stigma in our society. Yet, you might need certain accommodations that you’d like to ask for. Also, many people are relieved to get their diagnosis — finally having a name for their disruptive symptoms — and want to share it with others. So what can you do? ADDitude Magazine has an excellent article on this topic by Wilma Fellman. I interviewed Fellman a few years ago for an article about succeeding in the workplace when you have ADHD. Her take? She advised readers against telling supervisors about their ADHD. ... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4789333 Thu, 05 May 2011 12:13:11 +0100 4789333 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4536134&cid=t_105640_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2011%2F03%2F02%2Ftax-prep-for-people-with-adhd-for-next-year%2F The key to taxes, especially if you have attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), is consistent organization. That is, once tax season rolls around, you want to have everything you need right at your fingertips. So it helps to have a simple system in place to keep you organized year-round. Procrastination is one of the challenges for people with ADHD. This is further amplified with taxes “because their tax information is so disorganized the idea of actually sitting down to complete the taxes is overwhelming,” according to Dana Rayburn, a senior certified ADHD coach and author of Organized for Life – The Step by Step Guide to Get You Organized So You Stay Organized. Here’s a plan to help. Remember that, “The system itself will probably differ from person to person but wha... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4536134 Wed, 02 Mar 2011 14:43:12 +0100 4536134 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4489726&cid=t_105640_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2011%2F02%2F17%2Ffree-webinar-on-happiness-feb-22%2F We’re all seeking paths to increase happiness in our lives. Indeed, there are many different ways to improve your chances of happiness, but sometimes we just don’t know where to begin. Have I got the answer for you! The PBS series, This Emotional Life is hosting a free webinar and interactive discussion about happiness with some of the top happiness experts, in cooperation with Psych Central. Join us on Tuesday, February 22nd at 4:00 pm EDT (1:00 pm PDT) for the discussion — Holding on to Happiness in the Face of Life’s Challenges. Learn and listen in on a discussion about the most effective ways to find happiness. Featuring: Gretchen Rubin, author of the best-seller The Happiness Project, an account of the year she spent test-driving studies and theories about how... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4489726 Thu, 17 Feb 2011 17:36:27 +0100 4489726 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4411562&cid=t_105640_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2011%2F01%2F28%2Fadhd-tip-write-about-it%2F How many times have you returned home because you forgot something essential like your wallet? Instead of completing a big project, have you started organizing your files? Have you forgotten an important engagement altogether? For someone with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), these are typical occurrences. Some of the most common symptoms of ADHD are being forgetful and having a tough time concentrating. These moments tend to happen regularly and affect all areas of people’s lives. It doesn’t matter if it’s something small, such as misplacing your keys, or something big, such as forgetting to finish a work project or research paper. “After a while, it can look and feel a lot like Groundhog Day,” ADHD coach Cynthia Hammer, MSW, wrote in the Fall 2010 issue... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4411562 Fri, 28 Jan 2011 17:46:13 +0100 4411562 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4399618&cid=t_105640_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2011%2F01%2F25%2Fintroducing-adventures-in-positive-psychology%2F I’m pleased to introduce our newest blog, Adventures in Positive Psychology with Joe Wilner, MA, focused on the topic of positive psychology. You’ve probably heard a thing or two about positive psychology in the past decade, because of its focus on helping people to better understand themselves and their lives to increase happiness. Sure, life can be challenging sometimes and many face a mental health concern. But that’s no reason you shouldn’t be seeking personal growth all of your life too, and find ways to increase your happiness and well-being. Joe Wilner has a Masters Degree in Psychology and a Masters in Liberal Arts, with a concentration in Management and Leadership. Joe is a certified meditation instructor through the American Institute of Health Care Professionals (AIH... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4399618 Tue, 25 Jan 2011 20:55:40 +0100 4399618 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4331281&cid=t_105640_180_f&fid=38619&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FALifeCoachsBlog%2F%7E3%2FEBdiaL6DFxU%2F From the 28th to 30th January I’m attending a Life Coach Training course here in Orlando run by my friend and co-author of How To Be Rich and Happy, John Strelecky. Even though I’ve been a Life Coach for 6 years I know John well enough to realize I’ll learn enough from his Big Five For Life accreditation course to make it well worth my while attending. If you have a hankering to become a Life Coach yourself, or simply to learn some highly practical and useful skills to improve the quality of your own life, you may want to consider joining us. John has offered me commission if any of my readers sign up, but as I said in my post Life Coach Training In Orlando, If you sign up and you’d rather I donate that to a good cause I’d be happy to do so. I’m not recommending this to get ric... Life Coach Blog: The Discomfort Zone : blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4331281 Mon, 10 Jan 2011 21:40:08 +0100 4331281 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4119078&cid=t_105640_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2010%2F10%2F29%2Fbest-of-our-blogs-october-29-2010%2F You know what I’ve been thinking about lately? The ghosts of Halloween’s past. The heat from a plastic Strawberry Shortcake mask, the discomfort of being herded with groups of children, the shame of begging for sweets and the sickening feeling from eating too much candy. Funny how recalling those memories actually make me happy. Watching mom dig through my winnings, tasting what seemed like every single one, made me feel comforted. And even though walking around in a costume felt silly and uncomfortable, there was something exciting about dressing up and being anonymous for one night. When did Halloween get so complicated? Yep, there are rules now about age limitations for Halloween and questions about what kids should and should not wear. But at least for me, I’d love to... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4119078 Fri, 29 Oct 2010 12:43:29 +0100 4119078 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4022956&cid=t_105640_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2010%2F10%2F01%2Fbest-of-our-blogs-october-1-2010%2F Can it be? Is it really the end of September? According to our Twitter followers, I might not be the only one feeling the swiftness of September. It’s funny how no matter how hard we try to pay attention to every moment, the days and moments still fly by. And here we are again, another month is gone. Soon it will be winter and then 2011! The good news is that the rapidity of time makes it all the more valuable and a worthy cause to find the goodness in all situations. Like how Mindfulness & Psychotherapy is showing us how to do it this week and kind of like how Mentoring & Recovery is teaching us how to be more of a inner coach rather than an inner critic. It’s all of these things that show us how to live life more meaningfully that helps the moments go by just a little... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4022956 Fri, 01 Oct 2010 13:32:28 +0100 4022956 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3695760&cid=t_105640_134_f&fid=35187&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FDiabetesDaily%2F%7E3%2FM8u_BRym90M%2Finterview-ginger-viera-on-coaching-diabetes.php Ginger Vieira has lived with Type 1 diabetes and Celiac disease for over 11 years. She holds 14 national, drug-tested powerlifting records and the Vermont state records for the female bench- press. She launched her business, Living In Progress - Health & Chronic Illness Life Coaching this Spring. I recently spoke with Ginger about coaching someone with a chronic illness.Emotionally speaking, what's the hardest part of managing a chronic illness?Ohhh, I think the hardest part is that it’s not just about taking our medication and listening to the doctor. A disease, like diabetes, makes some of the most seemingly simple parts of life so challenging. Going for a bike ride in the middle of a Saturday afternoon is not just fun and peachy…for a person with diabetes, it involves planning car... Diabetes Daily blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3695760 Thu, 24 Jun 2010 17:36:15 +0100 3695760 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3671692&cid=t_105640_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fa-tv-physician-is-not-your-doctor-or-coach%2F2010.06.17 A German physician wrote me about this, so while CNN may have an international reach, it’s not always with an adoring audience. The physician was reacting to the weekend “Paging Dr. Gupta” program, which Dr. Gupta referred to once as “SG, MD.” The first thing that struck me was his introduction, in which he said: “I’m your doctor. I’m also your coach.” Later in the program he said: “Think of this as your appointment. No waiting. No insurance necessary.” I find this very troubling. He’s not my doctor. He’s not my coach. When I watch a “news” program, it’s NOT my medical appointment. It’s supposed to be news, not medical advice. But that’s not what the German physician wrote to me abo... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3671692 Thu, 17 Jun 2010 22:00:00 +0100 3671692 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3494576&cid=t_105640_180_f&fid=38619&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FALifeCoachsBlog%2F%7E3%2FdITrK124LXM%2F As of either Sunday or Monday (and I’m sorry I can’t be more clear on that, but we have some issues to clear up) we’ll have approximately 750 first edition signed copies of How To Be Rich and Happy to pre-sell. They will retail at $19.99 rather than the $25 we will be charging on full release and we will pay worldwide shipping on any orders of 3 copies or more. The money we raise from the pre-sale will go back into re-ordering more free copies to give away. I’ll go into more detail in my next post, I just wanted to give you a heads up. What Are You Worth? The first half of my sales career was blighted by frustration and mediocrity. I hit targets and quotas most of the time, but it was usually a question of flopping over the finishing like a man running the Los Angeles marathon dres... Life Coach Blog: The Discomfort Zone : blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3494576 Thu, 22 Apr 2010 12:59:40 +0100 3494576 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3160009&cid=t_105640_180_f&fid=38619&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FALifeCoachsBlog%2F%7E3%2F_eUrDBOiCPw%2F A life coaching client and friend, Carl Harvey from Personal Development Planet, asked me to read his blog recently to see what I thought. After checking out a few posts, I responded that it didn’t ‘sound’ like him at all and I was a tad disappointed. Carl is a bubbly, irreverent, fun guy a bit like a (very) junior version of me, but I didn’t get  any of that from his writing. Not that there was anything wrong with it, far from it, it was fine. Just that it seemed to me it could have been written by almost any one of the 1.6 million self-development blogger wannabes out there. I have no idea whether there is a recipe for success with blogging, but I do think there is a recipe for failure and that is to write what you think people want to read rather than what you want to write abo... Life Coach Blog: The Discomfort Zone : blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3160009 Mon, 11 Jan 2010 01:57:36 +0100 3160009 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3083196&cid=t_105640_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Frecoveryissexy.com%2Fsober-companions%2F Everyday people in recovery often turn to support groups or an Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) sponsor when they face a possible relapse, but some celebrities and other wealthy addicts are turning to paid “sober companions” to help maintain their sobriety, the New York Times reported April 15. Sober companions like Ronnie Kaplan, a former addict and ex-con, [...] (Source: Recovery Is Sexy.com) Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3083196 Sat, 12 Dec 2009 16:13:00 +0100 3083196 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2923447&cid=t_105640_137_f&fid=35426&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FTheAlzheimersReadingRoom%2F%7E3%2Fg_mpcqOIkqc%2Fstolen-memories-former-coach-zoffuto.html Mike Zoffuto answers the knock on the door of... Comments welcome.....Sharing Welcome...Did you see the Worried About Alzheimer's series? (Source: Alzheimer's Reading Room, The) Alzheimer's Reading Room, The blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2923447 Sat, 24 Oct 2009 05:20:00 +0100 2923447 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2709196&cid=t_105640_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2009%2F08%2F18%2Fwould-you-even-recognize-sarcasm%2F Most people think they know what sarcasm is and could recognize it if they heard it. Most people would be wrong. Sarcasm is one of those areas of human behavior which has historically been a little difficult to study. But psychologists and researchers have gained some insight into sarcasm and how people use it, and how well people can identify (or can’t identify) sarcasm. For example, Derks et al. (2008) found that emoticons can convey sarcasm, and in fact in some ways can act as a suitable replacement for much of our nonverbal behavior. In a small experiment, Williams et al. (2009) found that people who made sarcastic statements tended to avert their eye gaze, suggesting a simple way to confirm whether a statement was intended to be sarcastic or not. But it was Rockwell’s (200... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2709196 Tue, 18 Aug 2009 10:05:28 +0100 2709196 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2593128&cid=t_105640_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2009%2F07%2F11%2F5-steps-to-find-the-real-you-an-interview-with-david-borchard-edd-ncc%2F My interview today is with David Borchard, Ed.D. NCC, a licensed professional counselor career management consultant with 30 years of experience helping adults identify their passions and develop a vision for the next phase of their lives. He specializes in career management coaching and life/work transition counseling and has helped thousands of adults regenerate their careers. Dr. Borchard is also the author of three books: “Your Career Planner”, “Will The Real You Please Stand UP?” (He’s not talking about multiple personalities here), and “The Joy of Retirement.” Oh, and he’s also my father-in-law! Sometimes I forget I have such an accomplished relative, but interestingly enough our worlds are starting to collide a bit, as a few readers ha... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2593128 Sat, 11 Jul 2009 14:29:43 +0100 2593128 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2553261&cid=t_105640_165_f&fid=37959&url=http%3A%2F%2Fhealthskills.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F06%2F29%2Fhealth-coach%2F I wonder what it would be like to change our focus in pain management – what if we looked to promote wellbeing rather than ‘manage pain’? What would this look like? Today’s post I want to dream a little – call it me an idealist, but I think if we start with a vision of what might be, and work towards it, we’ll go much further than if we look only to what can be. I’ve been thinking about the concept of health coaching for a while now – I think if I can do with one, I’m surely not the only person! What I mean by a health coach is someone who spends time finding out what you want to create in your life, then helps you put the things in place to achieve it. I think it’s a bit different from ‘being a therapist’, or ‘t... HealthSkills Weblog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2553261 Sun, 28 Jun 2009 19:15:30 +0100 2553261 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2512695&cid=t_105640_135_f&fid=35274&url=http%3A%2F%2Facidrefluxweb.com%2F%3Fp%3D3674 I haven’t been feeling great this week, and that continues as I cancel attending events. The one thing I’ll force myself to go to is my voice coach lesson.  I began this a few weeks ago. Ever since I took a class with David Shumaker at Equity Showcase Theatre a very long time ago, I’ve wanted to continue. Whenever I say I’m doing this everyone thinks I’m referring to singing. It is not. The course I took was vocal training for the theatre, it was open to everyone, non-actors included. There I got a hint of where my voice could go.  Ever since the jr. high, I’ve hated my voice.  On a daily basis, or at least if felt it was that often, I was mocked for the way I spoke. The result of this was that I learned from an early time on my voice represented me, and I didn’t want to b... acidrefluxweb.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2512695 Tue, 23 Jun 2009 15:57:47 +0100 2512695 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2464280&cid=t_105640_122_f&fid=36582&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FSharpBrains%2F%7E3%2FSJQ560dB0NI%2F The San Francisco Chronicle brings two great pieces today - including an excellent review of our new Book! Is Your Brain A Couch Potato? (online book review) "At 165 pages, we're talking a short, sweet, entertaining read of a complex topic, with timely (written in 1/09) reviews of 21 top technology products, as well as informed and expert predictions of where this burgeoning brain-fitness field is headed. More importantly, after you read it, you'll have a good, detailed sense of where you, personally, can act to improve your own couch-potato brain - and how to keep it fit and flexible your whole life. The SharpBrains Guide To Brain Fitness reminds of us all why books (and not just googling a topic) can be well worth your time and money. Two Stethoscopes Up - check it out." Sof... SharpBrains blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2464280 Mon, 08 Jun 2009 16:22:50 +0100 2464280 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2453004&cid=t_105640_133_f&fid=35124&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Faspergerwoman%2F%7E3%2FvZ-gZHnv4hA%2Fcommercial.html Today my job coach and I, we are going to the presentation of the commercial in which I take part. I am curious to see what the producer made of it.When possible I will show the commercial here. (Source: The Art of Being Asperger Woman) The Art of Being Asperger Woman blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2453004 Wed, 03 Jun 2009 07:45:00 +0100 2453004 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2348809&cid=t_105640_113_f&fid=34625&url=http%3A%2F%2Fclinicalit.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F04%2Fmemorial-for-steven-heusing.html COACH, Canada's Health Informatics Association has announced a memorial service for founder Steven Heusing, who died April 12 at the age of 64. Heusing also was executive director of the International Medical Informatics Association.The service will take place Wednesday at 2 p.m. MDT in Edmonton, Alberta. The COACH site has details. Dr. Peter Murray, IMIA representative in the UK, informs me that an IMIA announcement about commemorating Heusing is forthcoming. (Source: Neil Versel's Healthcare IT Blog) Neil Versel's Healthcare IT Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2348809 Mon, 20 Apr 2009 05:42:00 +0100 2348809 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2320740&cid=t_105640_125_f&fid=34820&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dentalblogs.com%2Farchives%2Fadministrator%2Fa-dental-blogs-exclusive-interview-with-dr-paul-homoly%2F Dr. Paul Homoly, CSP, is well known throughout the dental field for his motivating and practical in speaking, consulting, coaching, and writing. He is the only dentist to hold the title Certified Speaking Professional, and through his company, Homoly Communications Institute in Charlotte, NC, he provides many consultative products, as well as on-site and telephone coaching, workshops, and seminars. In this interview, DentalBlogs extracts some invaluable advice on case presentation and setting dental fees - topics that can help you succeed during the economic downturn! DB: Dr. Homoly, tell our readers about your journey from chairside dentist to internationally known speaker. PH: I had been speaking and consulting prior to my retirement from dentistry. I practiced from 1975to 1995. In 1993... dental blog for dentists about dentistry blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2320740 Thu, 02 Apr 2009 13:03:26 +0100 2320740 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2287196&cid=t_105640_109_f&fid=35044&url=http%3A%2F%2Fadultaddstrengths.com%2F2009%2F03%2F23%2Fpete-quoted-in-cnn-article%2F Post from: Adult ADD Strengths Pete Quoted in CNN Article on Using Music at Work to Help You Focus I was quoted today on CNN’s website on an interesting article called “Listening to music at work — dos and don’ts”by Anthony Balderrama Listening to music at work can be more than just fun for some people. According to Peter Quily, adult Attention Deficit Disorder coach, music can have a physiological effect on his patients who suffer from adult ADD. According to Quily, listening to music boosts the levels of neurotransmitter dopamine, a brain chemical that can help people focus. Some of Quily’s clients listen to music when they can’t focus or when they’re performing a task they find boring. People who have ADHD often have dopamine levels that a... Adult ADD Strengths blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2287196 Mon, 23 Mar 2009 19:50:41 +0100 2287196 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2207969&cid=t_105640_146_f&fid=38266&url=http%3A%2F%2Fsleepeducation.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F01%2Ffootballers-getting-premier-sleep-in.html U.S. athletes aren’t the only ones talking to sleep experts. Sleep is catching on across the pond too. The Telegraph reports that soccer players – “footballers” - in England’s Premier League are getting help from a “sleep coach.” The focus isn’t on jet lag. Instead it’s on helping players overcome everyday problems that affect their sleep. Common struggles involve insomnia, injuries and frequent trips on buses and planes.Mattresses and pillows are designed for a player’s specific needs. This includes his height and weight. Even his injury history is taken into account.Before an important game the sleep coach helped one team replace the mattresses in their hotel. He also made sure that players who snore weren’t too close to other teammates.Players are using pillows wit... Sleep Education blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2207969 Sat, 31 Jan 2009 02:35:00 +0100 2207969 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1907711&cid=t_105640_133_f&fid=35096&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%3A80%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAutismVox%2F%7E3%2FAstUfKIKdZo%2F “Figuring out his signs, it’s like watching a third-base coach.” Says Brian Rattner about his oldest son, Jarrett, who is 13 years old and does not talk or walk. An October 23rd New York Times article describes Jarrett’s bar mitzvah last Sunday, and how his parents came to focus on “who Jarrett was and what he could do”: When he wanted a ball, he would pound his chest until he got it. “Sometimes, he wants to communicate so badly, you can hear him from the other room pounding his chest,” Mr. Rattner said. “There’s a lot of emotion there.” He is good at making eye contact, and his mother noticed that if she asked what he wanted for lunch — turkey? tuna? chicken? — he would say yes by blinking his eyes and then holding them closed an extra second.... Autism Vox blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1907711 Sat, 25 Oct 2008 17:00:37 +0100 1907711 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1888132&cid=t_105640_109_f&fid=35044&url=http%3A%2F%2Fadultaddstrengths.com%2F2008%2F10%2F18%2Fhowie-mandel-has-adult-adhd-does-adult-adhd-is-real-awareness-campaign%2F Here’s another famous confirmed living person with ADHD. Canadian born Deal or no deal star, comedian, Veejay, talkshow host, creator and executive producer of Emmy-nominated children’s animated series Bobby’s World, and actor Howie Mandel has publicly stated he has adult ADHD. He’s doing a series of Public Service Announcements to help raise awareness of Adult ADHD called Adult ADHD is Real.  Check out the site where you can see his TV and radio ads, his story and learn more about adult ADHD and find help. Maybe you might want to pass this on to people you know to help educate them about adult Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. Here’s Howie. When I was in high school, my impulsivity led me to all kinds of acts and pranks. I had trouble sitting still a... Adult ADD Strengths blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1888132 Sun, 19 Oct 2008 05:24:14 +0100 1888132 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1798587&cid=t_105640_158_f&fid=36018&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcaregiversbeacon.blogspot.com%2F2008%2F09%2Flandmark-transitions-guest-post-by.html We read a lot about Work/Life Balance in articles these days. For some, it means a seamless transition from a work mindset to a life mindset, depending on what's appropriate at the time.One way I accomplish this aspect of balance is by selecting a landmark on my commute home from work. On my way home, there is a bridge I cross over an interstate. This part of my commute is about 4 minutes from my doorstep. While on the bridge, I mentally close the door to work and begin thinking of my wife, my daughter in college, and my teenage son. I pick out something about each one of them (something they like, or fear, or are interested in) and dwell on that for the remainder of my commute (about 4 minutes or so). I try to EMPTY my mind of work-related stuff and FILL my mind with family.Now, before I ... The Caregiver's Beacon - Resources, Links, Ideas, News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1798587 Tue, 16 Sep 2008 21:26:00 +0100 1798587 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1668956&cid=t_105640_122_f&fid=36582&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FSharpBrains%2F%7E3%2F350618848%2F Some recent brain training and health news: 1) A Promising Debut for Computerized Therapies 2) Fitness protects brain in Alzheimer's patients 3) Brain Fitness Program Classic comes to Mac 4) Posit Science gains ownership of Scientific Learning (NSDQ: SCIL)´s BrainConnection. 5) Brain training on your mobile  6) You must remember this: how the mind works Here you have the links and my commentary for these news: 1) A Promising Debut for Computerized Therapies - "Against this difficult background, researchers at Yale report a paradigm-shifting approach that closes the gap to cost-effective real-world delivery of an effective cognitive-behavioral therapy(CBT) program for substance dependence. Cleverly called computer-based training for cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT4CBT),this info... SharpBrains blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1668956 Wed, 30 Jul 2008 17:04:47 +0100 1668956 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1554600&cid=t_105640_158_f&fid=36018&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcaregiversbeacon.blogspot.com%2F2008%2F06%2Fguest-post-from-scott-couchenour.html THE PSYCHOLOGY OF BAD NEWSI am amazed at how much media airtime real estate is consumed by bad things that have happened. Recently I was listening to the radio in my car. Within a 30-second spot, I learned a baby was left on a doorstep (umbilical cord still wrapped around its neck), a man was sentenced to death for killing someone, the body of a woman was found in a lake - apparently raped and strangled, and two retired policemen were killed by a man as they worked for an armored car company while servicing an ATM.What kind of impact is that having on us as we care for others? What is the psychological impact of bad news?An article in the Harvard Business Review (October 2007) entitled "Manage Your Energy, Not Your Time" points to the importance of the emotions and quality of energy. The a... The Caregiver's Beacon - Resources, Links, Ideas, News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1554600 Sat, 28 Jun 2008 03:50:00 +0100 1554600 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1552024&cid=t_105640_158_f&fid=36018&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcaregiversbeacon.blogspot.com%2F2008%2F06%2Fguest-post-from-scott-couchenour.html THE PSYCHOLOGY OF BAD NEWS I am amazed at how much media airtime real estate is consumed by bad things that have happened. Recently I was listening to the radio in my car. Within a 30-second spot, I learned a baby was left on a doorstep (umbilical cord still wrapped around its neck), a man was sentenced to death for killing someone, the body of a woman was found in a lake - apparently raped and strangled, and two retired policemen were killed by a man as they worked for an armored car company while servicing an ATM. What kind of impact is that having on us as we care for others? What is the psychological impact of bad news? An article in the Harvard Business Review (October 2007) entitled "Manage Your Energy, Not Your Time" points to the importance of the emotions and quality of energy.... The Caregiver's Beacon - Resources, Links, Ideas, News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1552024 Sat, 28 Jun 2008 03:50:00 +0100 1552024 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=783894&cid=t_105640_87_f&fid=34865&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thecancerblog.com%2F2007%2F08%2F07%2Ftexas-longhorns-coach-takes-leave-to-treat-prostate-cancer%2F Filed under: Prostate Cancer, Daily news, Sports, SurgeryTexas Longhorns running backs coach Ken Rucker will soon take a leave of absence, following his recent diagnosis of prostate cancer. Rucker will have surgery on August 27. He wll keep coaching until this date.Rucker, a 33-year coaching veteran, fully intends on returning to coaching this season."I plan to be back this season," he says. "No doubt about it; 100 percent."Rucker's prognosis is good -- thanks to early detection.Read | Permalink | Email this | Linking Blogs | Comments (Source: The Cancer Blog) The Cancer Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=783894 Tue, 07 Aug 2007 04:00:00 +0100 783894 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=530928&cid=t_105640_87_f&fid=34865&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thecancerblog.com%2F2007%2F04%2F09%2Fcollege-basketball-grad-coby-karl-resting-up-for-nba%2F Filed under: Thyroid Cancer, Daily news, Cancer Survivors, SportsIt's been a rough road for former Boise State basketball player Coby Karl, son of Denver Nuggets coach George Karl. The younger Karl, 23, had his thyroid removed 13 months ago due to papillary carcinoma, a treatable form of cancer. And he returned to the operating room just last week for the removal of cancerous lymph nodes.Karl's recent surgery, intended to take two to three hours, lasted for seven hours. This worried Dad. ''When it goes longer and longer, you always think the worst, and start worrying about things like being under anesthesia that long and all the nightmares you have about surgeries,'' George Karl said. But it turns out Coby was just fine -- doctors just wanted to be thorough -- and the ambitious young man p... The Cancer Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=530928 Mon, 09 Apr 2007 04:00:00 +0100 530928 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=522844&cid=t_105640_87_f&fid=34865&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thecancerblog.com%2F2007%2F04%2F05%2Fnuggets-coach-misses-lakers-game-cares-for-son%2F Filed under: Prostate Cancer, Thyroid Cancer, Daily news, SportsDenver Nuggets coach George Karl missed his team's match-up against the Lakers Tuesday night so he could spend some quality time with his son, Coby, who had surgery for the removal of cancerous lymph nodes on Monday.Coby Karl, 23, spent seven hours in surgery. It was his second surgery in 13 months -- he had his thyroid removed last year after he was diagnosed with a treatable form of cancer called papillary carcinoma. Chemotherapy followed the first surgery to kill off any remaining cancer cells.All reports indicate both Karls are doing fine and Coach Karl, who has been surviving prostate cancer since 2005, was back to his coaching duties last night. His team took on the Sacramento Kings -- and won. Coby Karl is taking it eas... The Cancer Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=522844 Thu, 05 Apr 2007 04:00:00 +0100 522844 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=492958&cid=t_105640_87_f&fid=34865&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thecancerblog.com%2F2007%2F03%2F23%2Func-football-coach-starts-treatment-for-cancer%2F Filed under: Chemotherapy, Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma, Daily news, SportsUniversity of North Carolina football coach Butch Davis recently received a shocking cancer diagnosis after a routine dental visit turned up a suspicious growth in his mouth. Pathology reports identify the cancer as non-Hodgkin's lymphoma.Davis, 55, has had the growth removed from his gum and while he received his first chemotherapy treatment last week, he's been told there is no indication the cancer has spread to other parts of his body.Chemotherapy for Davis began at the Cleveland Clinic in Ohio -- Davis coached the National Football League's Cleveland Browns from 2001-2004 -- but will continue at the University of North Carolina Hospital in Chapel Hill.Davis says he is doing well, that his general health has never been... The Cancer Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=492958 Fri, 23 Mar 2007 04:00:00 +0100 492958 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=489979&cid=t_105640_87_f&fid=34865&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thecancerblog.com%2F2007%2F03%2F21%2Fson-of-denver-nuggets-coach-battles-cancer%2F Filed under: Thyroid Cancer, Daily news, Sports, SurgeryBoise State basketball player Coby Karl, son of Denver Nuggets coach George Karl, had surgery 13 months ago to remove his thyroid after he was diagnosed with papillary carcinoma, a form of treatable cancer. And while Karl received chemotherapy to kill off any lingering cancer cells, he must undergo cancer surgery once again.Karl, who plans to play in the NABC All-Star game in Atlanta on March 31, will return to Boise on April 2 for surgery to remove cancerous lymph nodes.The lymph node cancer was identified in January, but Karl, 23, kept his condition private until his team lost to New Mexico State in the Western Athletic Conference tournament semifinals. This ended the Broncos' season. And now begins Karl's second go-round with cance... The Cancer Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=489979 Wed, 21 Mar 2007 04:00:00 +0100 489979 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=479193&cid=t_105640_87_f&fid=34866&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thecardioblog.com%2F2007%2F03%2F07%2Fvice-president-dick-cheney-diagnosed-with-dvt%2F Filed under: Daily newsIt seems as though Vice President Dick Cheney does not read this blog. If he had, perhaps he would not have encountered his most recent heart-related issue: DVT. Also known as "Coach Class" and "Economy Class" Syndrome, DVT (Deep Vein Thrombosis) is a type of blood clot that has been known to occur in the legs of people who spend a great deal of time sitting in one place -- such as during several airplane flights. 25,000 miles and sixty-five hours in the air during nine days of traveling through parts of Asia, Australia, Afghanistan, Oman and Pakistan; that was the rock star tour the Veep was on when he suffered pain in his lower leg, prompting immediate medical attention to be taken. DVT can be fatal if not treated quickly enough, with the risk of the clot moving in... The Cardio Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=479193 Wed, 07 Mar 2007 05:00:00 +0100 479193 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=480004&cid=t_105640_87_f&fid=34946&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffixinghealth.blogspot.com%2F2007%2F02%2Ftransformation-of-healthcare-business.html Corporate America is getting more active in health care. Health promotion as an extension of occupational medicine has been around for a while and it is becoming more organized and focused. Facilities for physical activity, nutritional counseling, weight management and other prevention programs often are part of the package. Disease management, health coaches and primary care clinics round out the picture of "corporate health care".The incentive for business is to save money and make employees more productive. A captive audience (to some extent) allows for greater intensity of health promotion and prevention. Business can offer employees incentives that are more easily recognized as such.Health promotion and prevention are moving into the forefront of health care. The efforts in the corpor... Fixin' Healthcare blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=480004 Thu, 22 Feb 2007 10:32:00 +0100 480004