Psychiatry & Psychology | By March 24, 2008 | By Robert Yourell, MAcloseRobert Yourell, MA Name: Robert Yourell
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About: Mr. Yourell is a member of the American Counseling Association with extensive experience in the mental health and social services fields dating back to 1975. His training includes Ericksonian communication and hypnosis with John Grinder, EMDR, level 2 (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) with Francine Shapiro, Ph.D., Body Integrative Psychotherapy with Jack Rosenberg, Ph.D., TFT, level 2 (Thought Field Therapy) with Gary Craig, EFT level 2, (Emotional Freedom Technique), and solution-focused psychotherapy. | 1 Comment

Is This a Cure for War and Domestic Violence?

Don’t you think empathy is the ideal cure for war and domestic violence? Wouldn’t it be nice if you could teach empathy to the whole world today, right now? Well, here’s a step in that direction. A set of seven studies explored ways that we can feel more empathic and less vengeful by being exposed to information and perspectives about ourselves. The researchers looked at this from different angles. For example, recalling a similar offense on their own part caused people to feel more understanding toward transgressors. Read more →