19 Apr 2006
Creativity in Evolution
Creativity shaped humankind and made us different from our animal kin.Milt Jackson, Modern Jazz 1. Quartet, Fontessa - Queen's Fancy 2. Glen Gould, A State of Wonder, Goldberg Variations, disc 1, #10
Located on 57th Street, The Positive Mind Center delivers comprehensive mental health counseling and psychotherapy. Founded by Armand DiMele over 40 years ago.
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Creativity shaped humankind and made us different from our animal kin.Milt Jackson, Modern Jazz 1. Quartet, Fontessa - Queen's Fancy 2. Glen Gould, A State of Wonder, Goldberg Variations, disc 1, #10
18 Apr 2006
There are strong similarities in the personalities of people who tend to quit. Starting in adolescence, signs are present of the drop out mentality.Sonny Rollins - St. Thomas from Saxophone Colosus.
13 Apr 2006
Breaks down specific impulses and what each achieves.Music played: Brandemberg - Concerto No. 5 - Neville Marriner and English Chamber Orchestra.
12 Apr 2006
An impulse is an attemp to correct a sensed imbalance. Understanding how we feel imbalance without being aware of it helps us gain control over the impulses.Music played: Steve Turre: Morning from Hot Java Jazz
11 Apr 2006
Defining impulse and impulsive behavior. What causes it, how to control it, and other vicissitudes.Music played: New Music Sampler - 90.7 WFUV.org - "When It's Good" - Ben Harper
06 Mar 2006
Armand presents a new radical approach to helping people with depressionMusic played: My Melancholy Baby - Dave Brubeck & Jimmy Rushing
05 Mar 2006
An evolutionary explanation and assessment of etiological factors underlying the onset and social dynamics of depressed behavior in humans. Music played: LaFemme Nikita - track 2 - "Beyond the Divisible"
04 Mar 2006
An interview with Andrew Solomon, authorof The Noonday Demon, an Atlas of DepressionMusic: Dave Brubeck and Jimmy Rushing - "All ByMyself"
30 Mar 2006
Different paths to well-being are explored by Armand.Music: Mickey Hart: Music to be Born By
29 Mar 2006
Presentation of "fear" as an evolutionary instinct, many aspects of which are totally unconscious. What we think is under our control is usually fear reactions from the distant past. Music: Vivaldi, L'Estroarmonico op. 3
28 Mar 2006
How do thrill seeking and danger affect our behavior and our survival. Music played: Kirsty MacColl CD - Tropical Brainstorm - "In These Skies"
23 Mar 2006
A discussion on systems theory and how it affects politics, family and couples' relationships. An exploration of Ritalin as a cure for ADD. Music played: The Modern Jazz Quartet - Django
22 Mar 2006
Depression in parents can have a dramatic effect on the emotional future of the children. Music played: Patricia Barber - The Beat Goes On
21 Mar 2006
Skills to disarm a person who is angry at you. Music played: Earl Klugh - Ding Dong The Witch is Dead; outro - Lewaa's Dream
16 Mar 2007
Tyranny and brutality are caused by many intertwining factors, including the latest research from brain imaging. Music: Anita O'Day - "Sing, Sing, Sing"; Cuba Percussion
Programs featuring the enneagram
Programs about cutting edge research
Programs about passive-agressive, bipolar disorder and other anger related conditions
Programs about fragile emotions
Armand discusses living with depression
Programs pertaining to Stress, Tension and Anxiety
Armand looks at the lighter side of psychology
A collection of radio programs discussing various human behaviours and tendancies
A short series on addictions, compulsions and self destructive behaviors
Armand discusses his ground breaking theory on birth order
Various interviews of Armand and his special guests
A discussion about narcissism, dependency, grandiosity and depression
A totally new perspective on feelings of isolation and aloneness
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Remarkable insights relating sex, evolution and how we got to be who we are
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Established in 1978, The Foundation for Positive Psychology has a mission encourage people to learn about themselves, and improve their lives through positive thinking. Funds are used to cover production and delivery costs for "The Positive Mind", and to provide therapy to those who cannot afford it.
Original host of "The Positve Mind" for 35 years. His presence among the radio waves will always be remembered, as his reach as both a therapist and a host spread across the world. He was a Board Certified Diplomate in Clinical Social Work, a Certified Rehabilitation Specialist and a registered graduate education Supervisor.
Kevin is the co-host and producer of "The Positive Mind" on WBAI 99.5 FM in New York City. A native of Queens, NY Kevin was Armand's only student and close colleague for the last 3 years of his life. Kevin is happy to continue the legacy of Armand on the air for many, many years to come.
Contact MeBen is a co-producer of "The Positive Mind". For his tenth birthday, he received a clock radio from a neighbor, beginning of a lifelong love of radio. After listening to the program for years, Ben became part of the team in 2014.
Contact MeNiseema is co-producer and featured guest on "The Positive Mind". She hopes to educate the listeners about the importance of the body mind connection.
Contact MeLinda is a featured guest who co-hosted the show with Armand and joins us to provide a clinical voice that adds the feminine perspective and expertise in trauma and PTSD.
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