Combat Psychology

David W. Powell enlisted for a tour of duty in April 1966 with the US Marines after receiving an imminent draft notice. Believing he would be able to leverage his existing skills as a computer programmer, he never thought all they would see on his resume was his Karate expertise. Even less that he would wind up serving as a Rocket man in the jungles of Da Nang and Chu Lai for a 13 month tour in hell. David's journey from naive civilian to battle-hardened combat veteran shows us all how fragile our humanity really is.

Whenever some of us hear of of narcissism or narcissist, we envision vain, preening braggarts who can’t stop talking about themselves. But most of the time, we’ve got it wrong. Many narcissists aren’t driven by looks, fame, or money. Some may even be shy or soft-spoken. The startling truth is we’ve been distracted by an empty stereotype that blinds us to far more reliable signs of danger, and an entire generation is suffering because of it.

How many ways can you cope with stress? What are the signs you are having way too much stress at one time? Discover the inward and outward signs of stress and ways to cope in this informative guide.

The Therapist by Kathlyn C. White, marriage and family therapist, is a nonfiction account of the life of a therapist and the many interesting people she has seen over the years.

Cognitive behavioral therapy is not something that you try on yourself. It’s just not going to happen. You have to work with a trained therapist or counselor. While you do the heavy lifting as far as your personal beliefs and your responses to the outside world go, you need expert guidance. You need somebody who knows what they’re doing and who knows how to instruct you. They must have been around the block a few times so they know what to anticipate. When properly implemented, cognitive behavioral therapy enables you to reclaim your personal power over your life.