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Boundaries: Constructions of the Self                       Page or Pdf

• Introduction
• Definition
• Physical, Mental, and
• Emotional Boundaries
• Defense Mechanisms
• Forming Boundaries
• Healthy and Dysfunctional Boundaries
• Boundary Humor
• The Art and Science of Using our Boundaries

Self-Love, Narcissism, and Selfies                  Page or Pdf

• Selfies and Narcissism, Narcissism and Self-Love
• Definition of Love, Self-Love
• Definition of Narcissism, Entitlement vs. Deserving
• Extreme Narcissism: A Disturbance of The Self
• Effective Parenting Dissipates the Narcissism of Childhood and Adolescence
• Dysfunctional Parenting Encourages Narcissism
• Antidote to Narcissism: Self-Acceptance, Self-Love, Self-Esteem, And Self-Worth, Conclusion: Self-Love

Selfies: Purpose, Identity, and Image                  Page or Pdf

• Selfies: Introduction
• Purpose of Taking a Selfie
• Ability of the Month: Self- Awareness
• Identity
• Image
• The Dark Side: Misuse and Abuse of Selfies

The New Analytical Matrix                                 Page or Pdf

• Why should we use the analytical matrix?
• Aspects of Life
• Abilities of the Month
• The Analytical Matrix
• Using the Matrix
• Pleasure, Pleasure and Addiction
• Passion, Deprivation, Frustration, and Aggression

Pleasure                                                                Page or Pdf

• Definition
• The Function of Pleasure
• Ability of the Month
• Pain
• Yin Yang Symbol: Pleasure and Pain
• How to Experience and Enjoy Pleasure
• Blockages to Pleasure
• Misuse and Abuse of Pleasure
• Addiction to Pleasure

Values Part III: The Distortion of Values              Page or Pdf

• Foundations of Understanding
• Ability of the Month: To Discern of Value
• Do Distorted Values Exist?
• How Can We Tell If We Are Holding a Distorted Value?
• What Causes the Distortions of Value?
• Correcting Distortions of Value
• Related Issues

Values Part II: Discovering Our Values, Resolving Value Conflicts               Page or Pdf

• Ability Of The Month: To Discern Value
• Discovering What Your Values Are
• Changing Your Values
• Value Conflicts
• Resolving Value Conflicts

Values: Crucial Yet Misunderstood          Page or Pdf

• Our Purpose
• The Definition of Values
• Importance of Values
• Ability of the Month: To Discern and Create Value
• Misunderstanding Values
• Using Values to Enrich Our Lives
• Values and Mental Health
• Our Vision: To awaken and further our human potential through self-development.

March 2017:               Page or Pdf

Part II Resistance: The Blockage that Keeps Us from Being, Doing and Having What We Want

Ability of the Month: To Have Courage

Sources of Courage

Resolving Resistance by Changing Thoughts and Beliefs Using Questions

Example

February 2017 Newsletter:   Page or Pdf

Resistance: The Blockage that Keeps Us from Being, Doing and Having What We Want. Part I

• Our Purpose: To explore resistance as we initiate change (New Year’s resolutions) for ourselves.
• Definition of Resistance
• Ability of the Month: To Be Able to Feel Fear
• A brief look at courage
• In Self-Appreciation