Dr. Richard Ward

Wellness Seminar-goers find hypnotist spellbinding

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Originally published March 4th 1985 By: Chris Daley – Mountain Democrat Pssst, guess what? Zap You’ve all been hypnotized! Heh, heh, and you didn’t even know it. But don’t worry, no one is going to make you cluck around like a chicken or eat an onion and say it tastes like an apple. You’re still… Read more »

Post-Partum Blues a Part of Childbirth

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Following the birth of a baby, women may experience a period of depression. The depression symptoms may 00 relatively mild, moderate or require treatment, even hospitalization. Physiologically, postpartum blues are related to the abrupt shift in hormonal balance when the pregnancy ends. Psychologically, these feelings become tied up with whatever emotional Issues a woman brings… Read more »

Couples Therapy

Couples Need Own Time: Daily Demands can Take Marriage Toll

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Frequently, one of the habitual problems regrettably told to me by spouses concerns a lackluster relationship. The romance and excitement that once characterized their relationship faded as family, domestic and business commitments tugged on their time. Very often, couples in this predicament spend their best energy and time giving to other people and then wind… Read more »

Medical Hynoanalysis

Admitting Problem is a Big Step in Emotional Health

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“Hello. Is this Dr. Ward?” “Yes, who’s calling?” “Well, uh, my name is Mrs. Smith and I’m Just calling to ask a question. ” “Okay, go ahead.” “Am I crazy to come see You? You see I’ve been feeling so unhappy for three months now but I don’t know what to do about It. A… Read more »

PTSD

Support Vital in Handling Post Traumatic Stress

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Originally Published in the International Association of Chiefs of Police Newsletter : June 1994 We’ve seen the pictures in our newspapers and on’ our television screens, a devastating hurricane destroys parts of Florida and the south, Floods inundate the midwest bringing indescribable misery and destruction. War in Bosnia destroys homes, lives, families and a whole… Read more »