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    THE EVIL FACE OF A SOCIOPATHIC MURDERER IN LAS VEGAS

    Dr. John H. Braccio talks with Dave Akerly of WILS on the “Morning Wake-Up With Dave Akerly” Radio Show, on 10/3/17 on WILS, 1320 a.m.in Lansing, Michigan talks about THE EVIL mersin escort FACE OF A SOCIOPATHIC MURDERER IN LAS VEGAS. They also discuss how the murderer brought out the “BETTER ANGELS OF HUMAN NATURE” in countless persons.

     

     

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    APPROPRIATE WAYS TO ‘FIGHT’ IN MARRIAGE

    Dr. John H. Braccio talks with Dave Akerly of WILS on the “Morning Wake-Up With Dave Akerly” Radio Show, on 9/26/17 on WILS, 1320 a.m.in Lansing, Michigan about escort bayan mersin APPROPRIATE WAYS TO ‘FIGHT’ IN MARRIAGE.  This is a very relevant topic in a society where half of marriages fail and millions of children have lost the obvious advantages of two parents.

     

     

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    WHY BEING RELIABLE IS CRITICAL TO SELF-ESTEEN AND OVERALL SUCCESS IN LIFE

    Dr. John H. Braccio talks with Dave Akerly of WILS on the “Morning Wake-Up With Dave Akerly” Radio Show, on 9/19/17 on WILS, 1320 a.m.in Lansing, Michigan about WHY BEING RELIABLE IS CRITICAL TO SELF-ESTEEN AND OVERALL SUCCESS escort kızlar mersin IN LIFE. Reliability is a factor so important to how we evaluate ourselves and others do us. Who psychologically perceives self-successful at work, in relationships, or with self who is unreliable? I am not sure I know of anyone with any definition of societal normalcy who could say — YES,THAT’S ME! Reliability is something natural to the successful person and something all persons need to be successful personally, professionally, and socially. They also briefly discuss the impact of Hurricane Irma and how Dr. Braccio personally saw many persons in Miami helping others.

     

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    DISCUSSION ON MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY FOOTBALL

    Dr. John H. Braccio talks with Jack Ebling and Tom Crawford on “The Drive With Jack Ebling” on 9/12/17 in Lansing, Michigan.They discuss Michigan State University eskort mersin Football from a psychological perspective. The crowds have been great for the first two games and the coaches, players, and fans are psychologically ready to move further into the season with a positive mindset

     

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    WHY LIVING IN “THE NOW” IS CRITICAL TO A PERSON’S HAPPINESS

    Dr. John H. Braccio talks with Dave Akerly of WILS on the “Morning Wake-Up With Dave Akerly” Radio Show, on 9/12/17 on WILS, 1320 a.m. in Lansing, Michigan about WHY LIVING IN “THE NOW” IS CRITICAL TO A PERSON’S HAPPINESS. Too many people are unhappy in “THE NOW” because of real or perceived failures or “might have beens” in their past.Others have little and sometimes no pleasure in the present because konya merkez olgun bayan they are looking to some future happiness based on sacrificing the present. Happiness will not occur for you if your focus is on what you do not have. Enjoying and appreciating what one has is a mental outlook millions of unhappy people sadly do not comprehend.

     

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    PERSONAL VULNERABILITY CAN BE A POSITIVE CHARACTERISTIC FOR PERSONAL GROWTH

    Dr. John H. Braccio talks with Dave Akerly of WILS on the “Morning Wake-Up With Dave Akerly” Radio Show, on 8/29/17 on WILS, 1320 a.m.in Lansing, Michigan talk about karatay escort kızlar PERSONAL VULNERABILITY CAN BE A POSITIVE CHARACTERISTIC FOR PERSONAL GROWTH. To fully be able to experience all ranges of human emotion, it is arguable by opening up to being vulnerable to another person allows the person to fully explore one’s strengths, weaknesses, and deepest thoughts and feelings with someone who will respond back with caring and non-hurtful behavior. It can be a friend, professional therapist, clergy, or family member we completely trust. In the case of a true friend, Cicero wisely said a true friend is another you

     

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    THE EULOGY TO LONG TIME SPARTAN BASKETBALL COACH: JUD HEALTHCOTE

    Dr. John H. Braccio talks with Dave Akerly of WILS on the “Morning Wake-Up With Dave Akerly” Radio Show, on 8/29/17 on WILS, 1320 a.m.in Lansing, Michigan on THE EULOGY TO LONG TIME SPARTAN karatay bayan arkadaş BASKETBALL COACH: JUD HEALTHCOTE. Dr. Braccio and Dave discuss the uniqueness of Jud Heathcote, the long-time Michigan State University basketball coach who coached Magic Johnson and mentored Tom Izzo. They also briefly discussed how the “better angels of human nature” are at work in Houston as Hurricane Harvey raises havoc in the lives of so many persons.

     

     

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    SHAME AND HOW IT DEVASTATES THE PERSON

    Dr. John H. Braccio talks with Dave Akerly of WILS on the “Morning Wake-Up With Dave Akerly” Radio Show, on 8/22/17 on WILS, 1320 a.m.in Lansing, Michigan about SHAME silifke escort numaraları AND HOW IT DEVASTATES THE PERSON. A definition of shame could be “When a person feels he/she has done something so disgraceful that it reflects horribly specifically on self. The feelings of shame can be so overwhelming the person feels the behavior or thought is so dishonorable that the person cannot forgive self. Shame is a very personable emotion and there is not a need for someone else to even know about it. It can be thoughts or actions. It is what is relevant to the person and possibly could cause no shame in another person. It is a very complicated and disabling emotion that can be devastating psychologically. Sadly, the person often will not discuss it with anyone.

     

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    WHY PERSONS JOIN HATE GROUPS

     

    Dr. John H. Braccio talks with Dave Akerly of WILS on the “Morning Wake-Up With Dave Akerly” Radio Show, on 8/15/17 on WILS, 1320 a.m.in Lansing, Michigan about WHY PERSONS escort kızlar mersin JOIN HATE GROUPS. Sadly, this seems to occur to a surprising extent these days. There is an eerie sameness to the preachers and followers in evil. The key ideological TRUTH of Why Persons Join Hate Groups is the righteousness each uses to justify themselves and their physical or psychological terrorism. Critical thinking and an openness to multiple views of life’s problems are essential for each one of us to make a better world for all of us. This is critical in a world where extremism seems to be seen as a logical choice by many person who are finding identify in groups that offer nothing but inappropriate behaviors. To read the 1912 book by Gustave Le Bon, “The Crowd: A Study of the Popular Mind”, can be helpful. The book seems timeless even though it was written over a century ago. It shows how persons who might otherwise be reasonable become very unreasonable and even dangerous when part of a destructive crowd or mob.

     

     

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    DISCUSSION ON MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY FOOTBALL

    Dr. John H. Braccio talks with Jack Ebling, Tom Crawford, and Doug Warren on “The Drive With Jack Ebling” on 8/15/17 in Lansing, Michigan.They discuss the joys of college football at a time when everyone is karatay eskort undefeated. They also discuss the joy of winning in the preseason for the Detroit Lions and what to make of it. Tom Crawford says preseason wins are not relevant. Dr. Braccio says while he is always an MSU fan, it is hard to be too confident coming off a 3-9 season. With that said, he is still positive and believes the coaches and players are trying hard to be successful this year. They also discuss how the off season problems add more concern for Spartan Football Fans.

     

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    HAVE SMARTPHONES DESTROYED A GENERATION?

    Dr. John H. Braccio talks with Dave Akerly of WILS on the “Morning Wake-Up With Dave Akerly” Radio Show, on 8/8/17 on WILS, 1320 a.m.in Lansing, Michigan about an extensive article in The Atlantic by a Professor Jean M Twenge of San Diego karatay bayan escort State University entitled: HAVE SMARTPHONES DESTROYED A GENERATION? Some interesting statistics are presented in her research on the IGen Generation. Some positive statistics include lower teenage pregnancy, less rebelliousness, and less alcohol abuse. Some negative statistics include higher suicide rate, social isolation, insufficient sleep, and cyber bullying. While they are not true for all Gen Xers, Professor Twenge gives a picture of an emerging generation of persons in our country. Dr. Braccio offers some examples of some Gen Xers characteristics he has observed. As with all generations the Gen Xers are a unique and exciting group of people to enjoy as they develop their unique characteristics and become contributing adults in the never ending human changes that occur in the United States and around the world.

     

     

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    HOW TO DEVELOP EMPATHY FOR OTHERS IN OUR CHILDREN AND OURSELVES

    Dr. John H. Braccio talks with Dave Akerly of WILS on the “Morning Wake-Up With Dave Akerly” Radio Show, on 8/1/17 on WILS, 1320 a.m.in Lansing, Michigan about HOW karatay bayan arkadaş TO DEVELOP EMPATHY FOR OTHERS IN OUR CHILDREN AND OURSELVES. Empathy is when someone can understand or feel what is being experienced by another person. One can actually share feelings of joy and sorrow.

     

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    COMMON CAUSES OF INSECURITY AND WHAT YOU CAN DO ABOUT THEM

    Dr. John H. Braccio talks with Dave Akerly of WILS on the “Morning Wake-Up With Dave Akerly” Radio Show, on 7/25/17 on WILS, 1320 a.m.in Lansing, Michigan konya merkez olgun bayan about COMMON CAUSES OF INSECURITY AND WHAT YOU CAN DO ABOUT THEM. Insecurity is a problem to one degree or another for most if not all persons. Understanding causes and how to overcome them can lead to a much happier and less stressful life.

     

     

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    THE CURRENT PSYCHOLOGICAL, EDUCATIONAL, AND ECONOMIC STATE OF THE MILLENNIALS. THIS GROUP WAS BORN BETWEEN APPROXIMATELY 1980 AND 2000

    Dr. John H. Braccio talks with Dave Akerly of WILS on the “Morning Wake-Up With Dave Akerly” Radio Show, on 7/18/17 on WILS, 1320 a.m.in Lansing, Michigan about the largest age segment genç kızlar kocasinan of the population in our country. THE CURRENT PSYCHOLOGICAL, EDUCATIONAL, AND ECONOMIC STATE OF THE MILLENNIALS. THIS GROUP WAS BORN BETWEEN APPROXIMATELY 1980 AND 2000.They are the first generation raised completely in the digital age. Their debt and educational attainment are especially high. We have had innumerable patients from this age group. Key characteristics of Millennials include the following:

    1.   High level of student debt
    2.   Well educated.
    3.   Multi-tasker.
    4.   Tech-literate.
    5.   Connected socially on the internet.
    6.   Need of instant recognition and satisfaction.
    7.   Desire work-life balance in their lives.
    8.   Work as a team.
    9.   Entrepreneurial.
    10.   A high percentage live with parents due to student debt.

     

     

     

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    WHY PEOPLE RESORT TO AD HOMINEM PERSONAL ATTACKS WHEN DISAGREEING

     

     

    Dr. John H. Braccio talks with Dave Akerly of WILS on the “Morning Wake-Up With Dave Akerly” Radio Show, on 7/11/17 on WILS, 1320 a.m.in Lansing, Michigan discuss WHY PEOPLE anamur escort kızlar RESORT TO AD HOMINEM PERSONAL ATTACKS WHEN DISAGREEING. It is sadly too often easier for a person to attack the messenger/person rather than the facts. That it often works is why it is used. It leads to persons questioning themselves and often becoming very angry and frustrated by the unfairness of the attack. The best way to deal with ad hominem personal attacks is not to argue with persons who use them because that is what they do. To ignore them and build your emotional defenses so the attacks are not taken personally are the skills needed to combat them. This is necessary even if very hard to do. The Great Roman attorney, writer, and statesman, Cicero, famously said to bully the plaintiff when all the facts are against your case. These would be ad hominem attacks. As Sergeant Friday on the Dragnet television show said long ago when questioning witnesses and suspects: JUST THE FACTS, PLEASE. Sergeant Friday would have had no success in interviewing persons making ad hominem attacks on him. Neither would you.

     

     

     

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    WHY WE CELEBRATE INDEPENDENCE DAY

    Dr. John H. Braccio talks with Dave Akerly of WILS on the “Morning Wake-Up With Dave Akerly” Radio Show, on 7/5/17 on WILS, 1320 a.m.in Lansing, Michigan discuss WHY WE CELEBRATE konya merkez eskort INDEPENDENCE DAY. July 4, 1776 is the day that represents for Americans our Declaration of Independence from Great Britain. In effect it is the birthday of our country. We too often as a society seem to focus on the flaws of our county and not its enormous strengths and ability to change positively over time. To not do this and focus primarily on the negative is to miss the reality of modern America that is constantly evolving into what will hopefully continue to bring more and more opportunity to millions of American as it has in the past. As someone with a father from Italy and a wife from Cuba, I have been living a life among people who love America and the opportunities she can offer.

     

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    HOW TO DEVELOP SERENITY IN YOURSELF

    Dr. John H. Braccio talks with Dave Akerly of WILS on the “Morning Wake-Up With Dave Akerly” Radio Show, on 6/27/17 on WILS, 1320 a.m.in Lansing, Michigan discuss HOW anamur bayan escort TO DEVELOP SERENITY IN YOURSELF. Serenity is difficult for the most measured of persons to develop in themselves. It is a state or quality that can be developed through techniques like yoga, meditation, hypnosis, positive affirmations, kindness, forgiveness, peaceful imagery, quiet time, and appreciation for what one has in life. Few people have serenity at the level they can detach from the hustle and bustle of their lives and enjoy a serene life.

    The following quotation from The Serenity Prayer continues to be true wisdom for all of us:

    God Grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change; Courage to change the things I can; And wisdom to know the difference.”

     

     

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    IS A COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY DEGREE THE RIGHT CHOICE FOR MOST EVERYONE?

    Dr. John H. Braccio talks with Dave Akerly of WILS on the “Morning Wake-Up With Dave Akerly” Radio Show, on 6/13/17 on WILS, 1320 a.m. in Lansing, Michigan talk about IS A COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY DEGREE THE RIGHT CHOICE FOR MOST EVERYONE?   I contend it is not unless the following standards are met: MARKETABLE-MINIMAL DEBT VERSUS INCOME PAYOFF-PRESTIGE OF SCHOOL AND POSSIBLE FINANCIAL PAYOUT-PERSONAL SATISFACTION VERSUS PAYING YOUR BILLS POTENTIAL-CLEAR DISTINCTION BETWEEN AN AVOCATION AND LIFE-SUPPORTING VOCATION.These are good standards to use in today’s world where employers anamur eskort bayan complain there are not enough skilled trades workers or professionally trained college graduates for available jobs. I believe it is a mess. I regularly work with students or persons with college/university degrees who cannot get good jobs. Sadly, Shakespeare was correct when Cassius said to Brutus as he could to millions of college/university students today who cannot find good jobs with their degrees: MEN AT SOME TIME ARE MASTERS OF THEIR FATES; THE FAULT, DEAR BRUTUS,IS NOT IN OUR STARS,BUT IN OURSELVES,THAT WE ARE UNDERLINGS. Students, parents, high school counselors, college/university/vocational staff need to work as a team to best help the next generation succeed and not owe more a month on school debt than a house mortgage.

     

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    THE PSYCHOLOGY OF FEAR: HOW TO DEAL WITH IT

    Dr. John H. Braccio talks with Dave Akerly of WILS on the “Morning Wake-Up With Dave Akerly” Radio Show, on 6/6/17 on WILS, 1320 a.m.in Lansing, Michigan talk about THE PSYCHOLOGY OF FEAR: HOW TO silifke escort numaraları DEAL WITH IT. So many people have unreasonable fears or feel guilty for reasonable ones. Fear incapacitates so many people every day. Let us shed some useful information on this. It is very unfortunate that the fears that incapacitate so many people usually never occur and result in wasted emotional pain. Dr. Braccio quotes President Franklin D. Roosevelt when he addresses the U.S. Congress after the Japanese Attack on Pearl Harbor: “The only thing we have to fear is fear itself”.

     

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    ONLY THE GREAT RELIGIOUS HOLIDAYS ARE MORE SOLEMN THAN MEMORIAL DAY

    Dr. John H. Braccio talks with Dave Akerly of WILS on the “Morning Wake-Up With Dave Akerly” Radio Show, on 5/30/17 on WILS, 1320 a.m. in Lansing, Michigan. Dr.Braccio agrees with Retired Four-Star General Jack Keane: ONLY THE GREAT RELIGIOUS HOLIDAYS karatay bayan arkadaş ARE MORE SOLEMN THAN MEMORIAL DAY. The right to say what we want and not worry about ending up in a Stalin-like gulag is because hundreds of thousands of our young citizen soldiers have been willing to sacrifice their lives and futures over the years so we can have liberty. That too many do not realize this or think about it does not minimize what they have done for us and does not diminish the celebration we have as we honor them for their great sacrifice. Abraham Lincoln said it best in his Gettsburg address in 1863:

    …from these honored dead we take increased devotion to that cause for which they gave the last full measure of devotion-that we here highly resolve that these dead shall not have died in vain-that this nation, under God, shall have a new birth of freedom-and that government of the people, by the people, for the people, shall not perish from the earth.”

    General George Patton said it in his own unique way: “It is foolish and wrong to mourn the men who died. Rather we should thank God such men lived”.

     

     

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