Prof. Lakshman Madurasinghe's Resources

Academic Consortium, USA

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Prof.Lakshman Madurasinghe- main website

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Counselling Resources

Sun, 19 Apr 2009 10:44:00 -0000

Addictions

1. FAQ’s on alcohol Abuse and Addiction (National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism)
http://www.niaaa.nih.gov/FAQs/General-English/

2. “Web of Addictions” www.well.com/user/woa/
3. “College Students and Gambling” www.campusblues.com/gambling.asp
4. Women for Sobriety, Inc. www.Womenforsobriety.org/

5. Alcohol or Drugs www.uoregon.edu/~counsel/sa.htm
6. Alcoholics Anonymous www.alcoholics-anonymous.org/?Media=PlayFlash. Narcotics Anonymous www.na.org/index.htm
7. Al-Anon/Alateen http://www.al-anon.org/

Anger Management

1. Anger: A website developed for college students www.campusblues.com/anger.asp
2. “Anger Toolkit” www.angermgmt.com/measure.html

Assertiveness

1. Learning to be Assertive www.utexas.edu/student/cmhc/booklets/assert/assertive.html

2. Assertive Communication www.uwec.edu/counsel/pubs/assertivecommunication.ht...

Alpha Rhythm and Brain Waves

Sun, 19 Apr 2009 09:43:00 -0000

A Gift for all Twitter & Facebook Friends

Click for Alpha Rhythm File

To try to force the thoughts out of one's mind would be like trying to hit the fish with a canoe paddle. It only creates more ripples. Instead, you simply acknowledge the thought and watch it fade away just as the ripples in a pond expand and disappear after the fish has jumped. When your mind has unburdened itself of these thoughts, it will become quiet of its own accord.

It may take you several sessions with the mp3 to become used to it. In time you will be able to relax without the mp3 and may need it only when you are extremely tense or feel the need for a refresher session. After the session, just as after meditation or waking from sleeping, it is best to give yourself a few moments to reorient to your normal state of awareness.

INSTRUCTIONS

Click On the Alpha link that appears on the upper left corner. In the pull-down menu options, click play button. Use a good set of headphones or connect to ...

Psychology Resources

Sun, 19 Apr 2009 08:43:00 -0000

Autism

Dyslexia

Psychological Disorders

Timeline of Psychology

List of Psychology Topics

Behaviorism

Burying Freud

Psychology Classics

Psychology and Law

William James Resources

Psychology Associations

Psychology and Religion

Carl Jung- Collected Works

Psychological Profile of Adolf Hitler

Principles of Psychology - William James

Useful Information on Neurotransmitters

Interpretation of dreams- Sigmund Freud

A vast collection of internet resources on Psychology

Associations

List of Professional Associations

American Sociological Association(ASA)

International Sociological Association(ISA)

Canadian Sociology and Anthropology Association(CSAA)

Prostrate Cancer Prevention

Tue, 4 Nov 2008 14:39:20 -0000

Selenium, Vitamin E Ineffective for Prostate Cancer Prevention

The government halted a major study that was testing whether vitamin E and selenium, either taken alone or together, may help prevent prostate cancer. An early review of the data showed that the supplements were ineffective and may possibly lead to health risks.

Two trends were found: slightly more men who took vitamin E alone developed prostate cancer, and slightly more men who took selenium alone developed type 2 diabetes. However, the results were not statistically significant, meaning they could just be coincidental.

More than 35,000 men aged 50 and older were taking supplements or placebos as part of the Selenium and Vitamin E Cancer Prevention Trial (SELECT). But now the participants are being informed about the findings and told to stop taking their supplements. ...

Sweet Smells May Promote Sweet Dreams

Wed, 1 Oct 2008 14:37:16 -0000

Sweet Smells May Promote Sweet Dreams

The scent of flowers may lead to pleasant dreams, a new study reports.

The study, presented at the American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Foundation annual meeting in Chicago, found that the smell of rotten eggs during sleep caused dreams to become negative, while the smell of roses had a positive effect.

German researchers, led by Boris Stuck, a professor of otorhinolaryngology at Heidelberg University, studied 15 healthy females. When the women entered rapid-eye movement (REM) sleep (the stage when most dreaming occurs), they were exposed to a non-odorous control, the smell of roses or the smell of rotten eggs for 10 seconds. One minute later, the participants were woken up. Each woman was exposed to each substance once.

When the women woke up, they ...

UNIQUE PHOTOS FROM ANCIENT SRI LANKA

Sun, 3 Aug 2008 06:35:13 -0000

Blueberries for Cholesterol

Tue, 15 Jul 2008 00:57:36 -0000

Blueberries for Cholesterol

A diet rich in blueberries may help reduce cholesterol levels, a new study suggests.

High cholesterol, or hypercholesterolemia, is a condition in which there are unhealthy levels of cholesterol in the blood. It is also called dyslipidemia, hyperlipidemia and lipid disorder.

Too much cholesterol in the blood is a major risk factor for heart disease. When cholesterol builds up in the arteries, this may cause the artery walls to stiffen - a condition called atherosclerosis.

Atherosclerosis can cause angina or chest pain. If the cholesterol buildup restricts the blood flow to the heart, this may cause a heart attack. If the arteries that supply blood to the brain become clogged, this may lead to a stroke. Both heart attacks and strokes are serious and potentially life-threatening co...

Get Out of Your Own Way-the Value of Not Overthinking a Decision

Sun, 29 Jun 2008 06:46:26 -0000

SCIENCE JOURNAL By ROBERT LEE HOTZ

Get Out of Your Own Way

Studies Show the Value of Not Overthinking a Decision
June 27, 2008; Page A9

Fishing in the stream of consciousness, researchers now can detect our intentions and predict our choices before we are aware of them ourselves. The brain, they have found, appears to make up its mind 10 seconds before we become conscious of a decision -- an eternity at the speed of thought.

Their findings challenge conventional notions of choice.

Corbis

"We think our decisions are conscious," said neuroscientist John-Dylan Haynes at the Bernstein Center for Computational Neuroscience in Berlin, who is pioneering this research. "But these data show that consciousness is just the tip of the iceberg. This doesn't rule out free will, but it does make it implausible."

Through ...

Gotu Kola and Ginkgo

Tue, 10 Jun 2008 16:02:40 -0000

Gotu Kola for Alzheimer's Disease

A new study investigated and found positive results regarding the memory-enhancing effects of gotu kola (Centella asiatica).

The most popular use of gotu kola in the United States is for the treatment of vascular disorders and infections, such as varicose veins and cellulitis. Although the evidence is sufficient to suggest efficacy, further research is necessary before a strong recommendation can be made.

Gotu kola has a long history of use dating back to ancient Chinese and Ayurvedic medicine. It is mentioned in the Shennong Herbal, compiled in China roughly 2,000 years ago, and has been widely used medicinally since 1700 AD. It has been used to treat leprosy in Mauritius since 1852, to treat wounds and gonorrhea in the Philippines and to treat fever and respiratory infections in China.

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Eat That Frog !!

Tue, 3 Jun 2008 08:15:50 -0000

An excerpt from
Eat That Frog!
By Brian Tracy

Here is a great rule for success:
Think on paper.

Only about 3 percent of adults have clear, written goals. These people accomplish five or ten times as much as people of equal or better education and ability but who, for whatever reason, have never taken the time to write out exactly what they want.

There is a powerful formula for setting and achieving goals that you can use for the rest of your life. It consists of seven simple steps. Any one of these steps can double and triple your productivity if you are not currently using it.

Decide exactly what you want. Either decide for yourself or sit down with your boss...

Don't Let Life Pin You Down- An Excerpt from Finish Strong

Tue, 13 May 2008 01:01:03 -0000

"Don't Let Life Pin You Down"
An Excerpt from Finish Strong
By Dan Green

Kyle Maynard is a regular guy with a love to compete. He knows that to truly live you must set your sights on a goal and never give up. The fire that burns in his belly helped propel him to contend for the Georgia state high school wrestling championship in 2004. Not such a big deal you might say – except for the remarkable fact that Kyle has no arms or legs. He was born a congenital amputee – his arms ending at his elbows, his legs at his knees.

The first time I saw Kyle on an ESPN special (he won an ESPY award for the Best Athlete with a Disability in 2004) I was immediately struck by how normal he seemed. During the special, they showed Kyle doing all of the things that any other per...

Some Health Concerns

Thu, 8 May 2008 17:23:00 -0000

Eggs and Heart Disease

A new study supports consuming eggs in moderation after finding no evidence that eggs increase the risk of cardiovascular disease.

Conditions that affect the heart or blood vessels are collectively known as cardiovascular diseases. These include atherosclerosis (hardening of the arteries), coronary artery disease, heart valve disease, arrhythmia (irregular heartbeat), heart failure, high blood pressure, low blood pressure, shock, endocarditis (bacterial infection of the heart), diseases of the aorta and its branches, disorders of the peripheral vascular system and congenital heart disease.

Reducing dietary cholesterol is important for preventing cardiovascular disease (CVD). Researchers from Harvard Medical School explained that although eggs are high in cholesterol, there is limited and inconsistent evidence tha...

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

Wed, 2 Apr 2008 13:53:30 -0000

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

Cognitive behavioral therapy may be an effective treatment option for adolescents with chronic fatigue syndrome, a new study suggests.

Cognitive behavioral therapy is a psychotherapy based on modifying cognitions, assumptions, beliefs and behaviors with the aim of influencing disturbed emotions.

The particular therapeutic techniques vary, but commonly include: keeping a diary of significant events and associated feelings, thoughts and behaviors; questioning and testing cognitions, assumptions, evaluations and beliefs that might be unhelpful and unrealistic; gradually facing activities that may have been avoided; and trying out new ways of behaving and reacting. Relaxation and distraction techniques are also commonly used.

Chronic fatigue syndrome is ...

Nerve-tapping neckband allows 'telepathic' chat

Mon, 17 Mar 2008 03:38:00 -0000

A neckband that translates thought into speech by picking up nerve signals has been used to demonstrate a "voiceless" phone call for the first time. With careful training a person can send nerve signals to their vocal cords without making a sound. These signals are picked up by the neckband and relayed wirelessly to a computer that converts them inread more | digg story

10 HARD Ways to Make Your Life Better

Sun, 16 Mar 2008 13:07:00 -0000

Here are ten things that are really hard to do but which have an incredible power to make your life better.read more | digg story

TED | Talks | Jill Bolte Taylor: My stroke of insight (video

Fri, 14 Mar 2008 16:41:00 -0000

Neuroanatomist Jill Bolte Taylor had an opportunity few brain scientists would wish for: One morning, she realized she was having a massive stroke. As it happened -- as she felt her brain functions slip away one by one, speech, movement, understanding -- she studied and remembered every moment. This is a powerful story about how our brains define read more | digg story

Integrative Medicine Newsletter

Fri, 14 Mar 2008 01:41:22 -0000

The Dish on Corned Beef and Cabbage

Blueberry Extract for Obesity

CAM Conference

Magnetic Stimulation for Ringing in the Ears

New Review Warns of Herb, Supplement and Drug Interactions

Master of Applied Natural Products Program

Magnesium for Gallstones

Adult Stem Cells for Multiple Sclerosis, Neurodegenerative Disorders

Inside Natural Standard

Natural Standard provides high quality, evidence-based information about complementary and alternative therapies, diets, exercise and nutrition. For more information, please visit www.naturalstandard.com.

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20 Stress Fixes for Better Sleep

Wed, 12 Mar 2008 20:47:00 -0000

Reducing stress can impact your sleep significantly. Here are 20 smart ways to calm down and rest up.....read more | digg story

Brain Scanner Can Tell What You're Looking At

Fri, 7 Mar 2008 20:08:00 -0000

Scientists have developed a computer model that predicts the brain patterns elicited by looking at different images - a possible first step on the path to mind reading.read more | digg story

Basics of Counselling - A 5 part series

Sat, 1 Mar 2008 20:26:00 -0000

Here is a 5 part series on basic skills of Counselling

Basics of Counselling :Part -1

In a five-part series I propose to write giving the basics of Counselling that could be built into our own Counselling scenarios either at work , Christian Ministry or Outside workplace.

DEFINITIONS OF COUNSELLING

Counselling may be defined as providing help and support for the client, creating a climate of acceptance and assisting the client to explore, understand and act.

(a) Providing help and support, and an understanding listener for someone who is concerned or perplexed.

(b) Creating a climate so that the client feels accepted, non-defensive, and able to talk freely about himself and his feelings.

(c) Helping the client to gain clearer insight into himself and his situation so that he is better able to help himself, and draw on his resources.

Counselling is therefore concerned with human re...

7 Reasons to Drink Green Tea

Sat, 1 Mar 2008 08:26:00 -0000

The steady stream of good news about green tea is getting so hard to ignore that even java junkies are beginning to sip mugs of the deceptively delicate brew. You'd think the daily dose of disease-fighting, inflammation-squelching antioxidants--long linked with heart protection--would be enough incentive, but wait, there's more! Lots more...read more | digg story

God's Loving Promises

Thu, 13 Sep 2007 01:06:42 -0000

Promises for

Mountain Stream Relaxation Video

Wed, 15 Aug 2007 09:21:17 -0000

A follow up to Amazon Rainforest

Amazon Rainforest Relaxation Video

Wed, 15 Aug 2007 05:50:47 -0000

The song is by Nature Whispers.I thought I mentioned this, but I guess not. This is not the real Amazon, it's an imitation. But it really doesn't matter, it still is nice.