BECOME A CHANGE AGENT
Those of us who speak without stuttering should be thankful to God, and also appreciate the great effort made by those who stutter; support and give them all the encouragement you can. We all know someone or may have come in contact with a stutterer. Imagine what it would be like if just asking for 'voter registration card' made you to break into a cold sweat and if when speaking, you often got stucked on words or continuously repeating the first sound over and over. Such is the case with millions of people all over the world regardless of colour black, white or brown.
However, many who struggle with stuttering problem have not let the condition rob them a meaningful life. Some have even become famous, some are politicians, civil servants, social workers, doctors, nurses, engineers, custodians, etc. Interestingly, with help people who stutter can sing, preach the gospel, whisper and hold a normal conversation.
A client once said to me when he stutter, he gets nervous, then stutter even more. He said "It feels like I am in a deep hole, unable to get out." It is frustrating, humiliating with low self-esteem - he said. No one knows the causes, some ancients during the Middle Ages believed that stuttering is taboo caused by evil spirit. Modern school of thoughts says it is hereditary and psychological.
Whatever the THOUGHT you too can become a change agent:
There are speech-therapy programs that can improve fluency. Some techniques involve relaxing the jaw, lips, tongue and breathing from the diaphragm. Instead of telling the stutterer to slow down, set the example by speaking more slowly yourself. Be patient and listen---do not interrupt or finish his sentence. Pause for few seconds before u respond. Avoid criticism and correction. More importantly, make appropriate eye contact; your facial expressions, body language, and comments will transmit signal of interest in what he says, and not how he said it.
GOODLUCK !
Dr. Fenibo Braide
Psychotherapist, Philadelphia Outpatient psychiatric clinic
December 11, 2010
Saturday, December 11, 2010
Monday, November 1, 2010
Devastating impact of suicide on victims and communities
SUICIDE
This articles was written five days after I received a phone call from a family friend that her twenty-one year old son (Talha) was dead. I got this call Sunday, October 24, 2010, while I was away on a conference at Strasbourg, Pennsylvania.
Talha was born on June 8, 1978 in Zaria, Nigeria. His mother a royal kalabari from Rivers state, Nigeria, and his father a well educated black American from Atlanta Georgia. Talha attended and graduated with honors at Oxford high school and a final year student of computer science at Lincoln university of Pennsylvania at the time he committed suicide.
Suicide can have a devastating impact on victims and communities
People who talk about or try to kill themselves often feel hopeless and are often trapped in their emotions or problems. Many times these feelings can be related to other factors such as depression or substance abuse or a major stressful event like loss of loved one, frustration or worthlessness. Depression is a serious medical illness. Depression is more than just the "blues" it is a hopeless sadness that affects your thoughts, moods, feelings, behavior, and even your physical health. The condition affects your ability to function (if you a student), enjoy pleasurable activities or sleep.
No one saw depressive symptoms in Talha. He participated in many sporting events and activities in high school and in college. He played high school football (wide receiver), also played baseball and won black belt 2nd degree in martial arts. He had all the support system he needed at home and in school. In fact some of his professors are Nigerians, his late grandfather was also a tenured professor of Lincoln university. Sometimes (without professional help) it is difficult to identify symptoms of depression. Talha has no prior history nor treated for behavioral or mental health problems.
Other times depression may seem to come out of no where. Perhaps in Talha's situation it may be unidentified chronic condition that existed without proper diagnoses. It is very important to know the warning signs of suicide. People who feel hopeless may talk about suicide, withdraw from family and friends, give away their personal belongings or engage in risky behavior.
Please save a soul, urge people you know with suicidal thoughts to get help as soon as possible. Let them know that suicide is not the only option when feeling hopeless or worthless.
Talha was reportedly missing from August 24, 2010, and was found dead by Oxford police on October 23, 2010. May almighty Allah bless his soul!
Dr. Fenibo Braide, is a psychotherapist @ Philadelphia psychiatric clinic, Pennsylvania
Posted: November 1, 2010
This articles was written five days after I received a phone call from a family friend that her twenty-one year old son (Talha) was dead. I got this call Sunday, October 24, 2010, while I was away on a conference at Strasbourg, Pennsylvania.
Talha was born on June 8, 1978 in Zaria, Nigeria. His mother a royal kalabari from Rivers state, Nigeria, and his father a well educated black American from Atlanta Georgia. Talha attended and graduated with honors at Oxford high school and a final year student of computer science at Lincoln university of Pennsylvania at the time he committed suicide.
Suicide can have a devastating impact on victims and communities
People who talk about or try to kill themselves often feel hopeless and are often trapped in their emotions or problems. Many times these feelings can be related to other factors such as depression or substance abuse or a major stressful event like loss of loved one, frustration or worthlessness. Depression is a serious medical illness. Depression is more than just the "blues" it is a hopeless sadness that affects your thoughts, moods, feelings, behavior, and even your physical health. The condition affects your ability to function (if you a student), enjoy pleasurable activities or sleep.
No one saw depressive symptoms in Talha. He participated in many sporting events and activities in high school and in college. He played high school football (wide receiver), also played baseball and won black belt 2nd degree in martial arts. He had all the support system he needed at home and in school. In fact some of his professors are Nigerians, his late grandfather was also a tenured professor of Lincoln university. Sometimes (without professional help) it is difficult to identify symptoms of depression. Talha has no prior history nor treated for behavioral or mental health problems.
Other times depression may seem to come out of no where. Perhaps in Talha's situation it may be unidentified chronic condition that existed without proper diagnoses. It is very important to know the warning signs of suicide. People who feel hopeless may talk about suicide, withdraw from family and friends, give away their personal belongings or engage in risky behavior.
Please save a soul, urge people you know with suicidal thoughts to get help as soon as possible. Let them know that suicide is not the only option when feeling hopeless or worthless.
Talha was reportedly missing from August 24, 2010, and was found dead by Oxford police on October 23, 2010. May almighty Allah bless his soul!
Dr. Fenibo Braide, is a psychotherapist @ Philadelphia psychiatric clinic, Pennsylvania
Posted: November 1, 2010
Friday, September 24, 2010
Schizophrenia: Genetic Factors
Schizophrenia: Genetic Factors
Genetic Factors of Schizophrenia
Schizophrenia seriously impairs ones ability to cope with daily responsibilities. someone diagnosed with schizophrenia may have impaired ability to work, enjoy relationships or care for self - leading to social withdrawal and deterioration in social and daily functioning capabilities.
Experts believe that genetic factors is a contribution of imbalance chemicals in the brain, structural by the prenatal exposure to the environment. In addition, stressful life events may trigger predisposed symptoms of the illness. This may include circumstances such as death of a loved one, marriage break-up, loss of job or sudden career change, reported/unreported sexual or physical abuse, etc, can increase trigger the chances of schizophrenia in a person biologically predisposed to the disease.
Delusions are fixed beliefs that are not amenable by argument or conviction because they are not with the person's educational, social and cultural orientation background. For example: a schizophrenic may think that people know what is on his mind. A client once told me that FBI is watching him on a daily basis and that his mails are always half open when drop off - we call this thought broadcast. The schizophrenic believes that he has no secrets anymore, he wants to say a lot of things but feels like people have stolen his thoughts away. Sometimes clients like this can get worried and even withdraw from treatment because they cannot explain how people get know about them.
People with schizophrenia may also experience hallucinations; they hear, feel, taste things that are not really there. Hallucinations may include two or more voices that continually comment on the person's life. A schizophrenic may talk to himself, walk backwards, laugh when not necessary, make funny faces or even masturbate in public. They often talks incoherently or nonsensical and suggest confused thoughts.
It is always a good idea to know your family history and seek help as needed.
Posted: Sept 24, 2010
Dr. Fenny Braide, is a psychotherapist @ The Behavioral Health Center, Philadelphia.
Genetic Factors of Schizophrenia
Schizophrenia seriously impairs ones ability to cope with daily responsibilities. someone diagnosed with schizophrenia may have impaired ability to work, enjoy relationships or care for self - leading to social withdrawal and deterioration in social and daily functioning capabilities.
Experts believe that genetic factors is a contribution of imbalance chemicals in the brain, structural by the prenatal exposure to the environment. In addition, stressful life events may trigger predisposed symptoms of the illness. This may include circumstances such as death of a loved one, marriage break-up, loss of job or sudden career change, reported/unreported sexual or physical abuse, etc, can increase trigger the chances of schizophrenia in a person biologically predisposed to the disease.
Delusions are fixed beliefs that are not amenable by argument or conviction because they are not with the person's educational, social and cultural orientation background. For example: a schizophrenic may think that people know what is on his mind. A client once told me that FBI is watching him on a daily basis and that his mails are always half open when drop off - we call this thought broadcast. The schizophrenic believes that he has no secrets anymore, he wants to say a lot of things but feels like people have stolen his thoughts away. Sometimes clients like this can get worried and even withdraw from treatment because they cannot explain how people get know about them.
People with schizophrenia may also experience hallucinations; they hear, feel, taste things that are not really there. Hallucinations may include two or more voices that continually comment on the person's life. A schizophrenic may talk to himself, walk backwards, laugh when not necessary, make funny faces or even masturbate in public. They often talks incoherently or nonsensical and suggest confused thoughts.
It is always a good idea to know your family history and seek help as needed.
Posted: Sept 24, 2010
Dr. Fenny Braide, is a psychotherapist @ The Behavioral Health Center, Philadelphia.
Monday, August 23, 2010
AFRICAN CULTURAL COMPETENCY THERAPY
African Cultural Competency Training was presented by Dr. Fenny Braide, sponsored by Delaware County health systems of Pennsylvania.
Family Based Therapy
A family is more than a group of individuals. A family is a special entity where people feel supported and able to pursue their dreams. Through family, we pass along values, teach and grow. Unfortunately, a family can also be a place of conflict. Conflicts and disagreements are normal part of the family life. They allow people to communicate their differences and express their feelings. Sometimes conflicts can over tough issues like: illness, injury, change of employment, changing schools, moving, and financial problems can spiral out of control.
At The Behavioral Health Center, we are committed to providing more than family based therapy. In the last few years mental health professionals have turned their attention to the relation between cultural awareness and the family system. We practice evidence based to stabilize family.
Family based therapy is one of a variety of possible therapeutic interventions that has proven to help African immigrants dealing with acculturation, depression, anxiety, PTSD, and adjustment problems. These contributions are part of the growing field of transcultural psychiatry. One of the contentious issues debated in the field of human services is the equitability of access of people from ethnically diverse social group like the Africans to different types of treatment especially psychotherapy.
Traditionally, most Africans see mental illness as taboo or curse. Therefore, counseling is not considered a healing methodology. A typical African client will first try alternative medicine before he or she consider a psychotropic medication. Some suggest that there is institutionalized racism, which reduces the chance of African immigrants being offered psychotherapy. Other possible explanations for the different kinds of treatment offered include the acceptability of the intervention to different groups; for instance some have suggested that there are particular difficulties in carrying out individual psychotherapy with African because the intimacy of the setting is perceived as very threatening, in part because of the African beliefs about causation of mental illness.
Family History
American know that family history is important to health. A recent survey found that ninety six percent of Americans believe that knowing family history is important to health and well-being. To help focus attention on the importance of family health history, U.S. Surgeon General, Dr. Richard H. Carmona, in cooperation with other agencies within the U.S. Department of health and human services (HHS) has launched a national public health campaign, called The U.S. Surgeon General Family Initiative, to encourage all American families to learn more about their family health history.
YOU TOO CAN BE PART OF THIS CAMPAIGN KNOW YOUR FAMILY HEALTH HISTORY
Posted August 23, 2010
Dr. Fenny Braide, is a psychotherapist and mental health consultant @ The Behavioral Health Center, Philadelphia
Family Based Therapy
A family is more than a group of individuals. A family is a special entity where people feel supported and able to pursue their dreams. Through family, we pass along values, teach and grow. Unfortunately, a family can also be a place of conflict. Conflicts and disagreements are normal part of the family life. They allow people to communicate their differences and express their feelings. Sometimes conflicts can over tough issues like: illness, injury, change of employment, changing schools, moving, and financial problems can spiral out of control.
At The Behavioral Health Center, we are committed to providing more than family based therapy. In the last few years mental health professionals have turned their attention to the relation between cultural awareness and the family system. We practice evidence based to stabilize family.
Family based therapy is one of a variety of possible therapeutic interventions that has proven to help African immigrants dealing with acculturation, depression, anxiety, PTSD, and adjustment problems. These contributions are part of the growing field of transcultural psychiatry. One of the contentious issues debated in the field of human services is the equitability of access of people from ethnically diverse social group like the Africans to different types of treatment especially psychotherapy.
Traditionally, most Africans see mental illness as taboo or curse. Therefore, counseling is not considered a healing methodology. A typical African client will first try alternative medicine before he or she consider a psychotropic medication. Some suggest that there is institutionalized racism, which reduces the chance of African immigrants being offered psychotherapy. Other possible explanations for the different kinds of treatment offered include the acceptability of the intervention to different groups; for instance some have suggested that there are particular difficulties in carrying out individual psychotherapy with African because the intimacy of the setting is perceived as very threatening, in part because of the African beliefs about causation of mental illness.
Family History
American know that family history is important to health. A recent survey found that ninety six percent of Americans believe that knowing family history is important to health and well-being. To help focus attention on the importance of family health history, U.S. Surgeon General, Dr. Richard H. Carmona, in cooperation with other agencies within the U.S. Department of health and human services (HHS) has launched a national public health campaign, called The U.S. Surgeon General Family Initiative, to encourage all American families to learn more about their family health history.
YOU TOO CAN BE PART OF THIS CAMPAIGN KNOW YOUR FAMILY HEALTH HISTORY
Posted August 23, 2010
Dr. Fenny Braide, is a psychotherapist and mental health consultant @ The Behavioral Health Center, Philadelphia
Friday, August 6, 2010
THE TWELVE STEPS OF ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS
ALCOHOLISM AND THE COST OF HEALTHCARE
As a change agent, my mission in writing this article is to create public awareness about the impact of alcohol misuse and abuse and to provide a realistic solution that promote positive change.
WHAT IS ALCOHOL ABUSE ?
Alcohol abuse is a pattern of drinking that involves one or more of the following problems within a one year period.
1. Failure to carry out major responsibilities at work, school, or home.
2. Drinking in physically dangerous situations, such as drinking while driving or operating heavy duty machine.
3. Legal problems related to using alcohol / multiple relapse.
4. Continuing drinking despite ongoing problems in relationship with others.
Alcohol misuse and abuse impacts every facet of the way we live, work, play and do business. It is one of societal most urgent public health issues. According to National Institute of Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA), an estimated 14 million people in the United States alone are addicted to or abuse alcohol. In Nigeria that number can be double. For instance, in South-south, South-east and South-west parts of Nigeria drinking alcohol has become the norm of welcoming someone into a home.
Alcohol abuse kills more of our precious youths than all other illegal drugs combined and it is the leading contributor to violence, accidental death and injury, suicide and domestic violence, as well as unknown related health problems.
We all know someone who has been affected by Alcohol problems. So why are we afraid or unwilling to talk about it ?
SELF ASSESSMENT
Ask yourself: is the way or amount of alcohol I drink harming my health, my work, my relationship or the way I relate to others? Should I cut down on my drinking ?
Researchers use the term "alcohol problems" to any type of condition caused by drinking which harms the drinker directly, jeopardizes the drinker's well-being or places others at risk. Depending on the circumstances, alcohol problems can result from even--moderate to severe drinking. For example, drunk driving, drinking during pregnancy or drinking while taking certain prescribed medication. Alcohol problems exist on a continuum of severity ranging from occasional drinking to alcohol abuse or dependency (alcoholism).
TREATMENT:
TIPS FOR FORMAL INTERVENTION
THE TWELVE STEPS OF ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS
FIRST YOU (WE) HAVE TO DEMONSTRATE READINESS TO CHANGE ATTITUDE AND BEHAVIOR AND SUPPORT FROM FAMILY
1. We admitted we were powerless over alcohol-that our lives had become unmanageable.
2. We believe that a Power greater than ourselves could restore us to sanity.
3. We have made a decision to turn our will and our lives over to the care of God as we understand Him.
4. Began searching and fearless moral inventory of ourselves.
5. Admitted to God, to ourselves and to another human being the exact nature of our wrongs.
6. Were entirely ready to have God remove all these defects of character.
7. We humbly asked God to remove our short-comings.
8. Made a list of all persons we had harmed, and became willing to make amends to them all.
9. Made direct amends to such people wherever possible, except when to do so would injure them or others.
10. Continued to take personal inventory and when we were wrong promptly admitted.
11. Sought through prayer and meditation to improve our conscious contact with God, as we understood Him, praying only for knowledge of His will for us and power to carry that out.
12 Having had a spiritual awakening as the result of these steps, we tried to carry this message to alcoholics, and to practice these principles in all our affairs.
GOOD LUCK !
Dr. Fenny Fenibo Braide
Psychotherapist @ The Behavioral Health Center, Philadelphia
As a change agent, my mission in writing this article is to create public awareness about the impact of alcohol misuse and abuse and to provide a realistic solution that promote positive change.
WHAT IS ALCOHOL ABUSE ?
Alcohol abuse is a pattern of drinking that involves one or more of the following problems within a one year period.
1. Failure to carry out major responsibilities at work, school, or home.
2. Drinking in physically dangerous situations, such as drinking while driving or operating heavy duty machine.
3. Legal problems related to using alcohol / multiple relapse.
4. Continuing drinking despite ongoing problems in relationship with others.
Alcohol misuse and abuse impacts every facet of the way we live, work, play and do business. It is one of societal most urgent public health issues. According to National Institute of Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA), an estimated 14 million people in the United States alone are addicted to or abuse alcohol. In Nigeria that number can be double. For instance, in South-south, South-east and South-west parts of Nigeria drinking alcohol has become the norm of welcoming someone into a home.
Alcohol abuse kills more of our precious youths than all other illegal drugs combined and it is the leading contributor to violence, accidental death and injury, suicide and domestic violence, as well as unknown related health problems.
We all know someone who has been affected by Alcohol problems. So why are we afraid or unwilling to talk about it ?
SELF ASSESSMENT
Ask yourself: is the way or amount of alcohol I drink harming my health, my work, my relationship or the way I relate to others? Should I cut down on my drinking ?
Researchers use the term "alcohol problems" to any type of condition caused by drinking which harms the drinker directly, jeopardizes the drinker's well-being or places others at risk. Depending on the circumstances, alcohol problems can result from even--moderate to severe drinking. For example, drunk driving, drinking during pregnancy or drinking while taking certain prescribed medication. Alcohol problems exist on a continuum of severity ranging from occasional drinking to alcohol abuse or dependency (alcoholism).
TREATMENT:
TIPS FOR FORMAL INTERVENTION
THE TWELVE STEPS OF ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS
FIRST YOU (WE) HAVE TO DEMONSTRATE READINESS TO CHANGE ATTITUDE AND BEHAVIOR AND SUPPORT FROM FAMILY
1. We admitted we were powerless over alcohol-that our lives had become unmanageable.
2. We believe that a Power greater than ourselves could restore us to sanity.
3. We have made a decision to turn our will and our lives over to the care of God as we understand Him.
4. Began searching and fearless moral inventory of ourselves.
5. Admitted to God, to ourselves and to another human being the exact nature of our wrongs.
6. Were entirely ready to have God remove all these defects of character.
7. We humbly asked God to remove our short-comings.
8. Made a list of all persons we had harmed, and became willing to make amends to them all.
9. Made direct amends to such people wherever possible, except when to do so would injure them or others.
10. Continued to take personal inventory and when we were wrong promptly admitted.
11. Sought through prayer and meditation to improve our conscious contact with God, as we understood Him, praying only for knowledge of His will for us and power to carry that out.
12 Having had a spiritual awakening as the result of these steps, we tried to carry this message to alcoholics, and to practice these principles in all our affairs.
GOOD LUCK !
Dr. Fenny Fenibo Braide
Psychotherapist @ The Behavioral Health Center, Philadelphia
Wednesday, July 7, 2010
Sex Therapy----Redefined
Frequent Healthy Sex Life with Orgasm Can Lead to Mental Stability---says your Therapist.
Sexual therapists have made it clear that orgasm experience helps burn out some amount of fat around the heart tissues and neural pathways in the spine. Regular orgasmic sex helps one's confidence, improves self-esteem, vitality, strength, energy and cardiovascular health.
So, Lets Talk About Sex - Baby!.
Lets Talk About You And Me - (have you heard that song...)????
According to research---in early 1950s a well known therapist defined orgasm as "explosive discharge of neuromuscular tension." Although, there are other definitions, but most of the time the word 'tension' is recurrent. This suggests that sexual intercourse is a normal activity between couples when engage in utmost satisfaction.
Beyond this, a lot of incredible things happen in the human body. For a man or woman to experience a sizzling and burning orgasm, the heart pumps faster while the individual breaths heavily to fuel the muscles. Then, hormones such as endorphins and oxytocin send instant messages about the sexual activity to the brain and other sensitive parts of the body. In a jiffy, blood is pumped into the genital region to create the tension that ultimately triggers a pudenda reflex (this is a muscular spasm of the genitals). The immediate reflex results in our pelvic-floor muscles, contracting between five and fifteen times at 0.8 seconds intervals. This is the wonder of orgasm we experience during sexual intercourse.
This explosive discharge of neuromuscular tension is not only peculiar to the male gender, it is also present in the female gender. The most prominent and sensitive female organ that could trigger orgasm anytime during sexual activity is the manipulation of the clitoris. This organ is about two inches above the vaginal opening, located in from and above the opening of the urethra or urine outlet.
The clitoris is the most sexually sensitive part of the female reproductive organ; it becomes slightly enlarged and erect in response to sexual stimulation. This is called the female 'sexual trigger.'
According to research, most women especially married women do not experience orgasm because their husbands hardly take quality time to lovingly and gently caress this organ during foreplay. Sufficient stimulation of this organ during foreplay produces the orgasm experience in nearly all women.
However, it should be noted that this must be done with utmost care, as many husbands had in the course of caressing the clitoris inflicted pains and injuries on their wives. What is recommended of such husband is merely a feather touch caressing, or better still by using tongue or fingers to stimulate the organ can produce orgasm within a twinkle of an eye (says Akin...).
Unfortunately, in most parts of Africa this wonderful structure that gives confidence to a woman is usually removed or mutilated during female circumcision. Female genital mutilation entails the removal of the vulva of a woman--either in part or whole. this is done to reduce her libido and prevent promiscuity. A woman who had undergone this type of local surgery at any level will probably take longer to experience orgasm depending on her willingness to reveal her G-spot to the husband. Say No! to female circumcision, it is cruel, old fashion and sometimes deadly.
Dr. Fenibo Braide, is a psychotherapist at the Behavioral health Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
IFSI Lead Clinician
July 8, 2010
Sexual therapists have made it clear that orgasm experience helps burn out some amount of fat around the heart tissues and neural pathways in the spine. Regular orgasmic sex helps one's confidence, improves self-esteem, vitality, strength, energy and cardiovascular health.
So, Lets Talk About Sex - Baby!.
Lets Talk About You And Me - (have you heard that song...)????
According to research---in early 1950s a well known therapist defined orgasm as "explosive discharge of neuromuscular tension." Although, there are other definitions, but most of the time the word 'tension' is recurrent. This suggests that sexual intercourse is a normal activity between couples when engage in utmost satisfaction.
Beyond this, a lot of incredible things happen in the human body. For a man or woman to experience a sizzling and burning orgasm, the heart pumps faster while the individual breaths heavily to fuel the muscles. Then, hormones such as endorphins and oxytocin send instant messages about the sexual activity to the brain and other sensitive parts of the body. In a jiffy, blood is pumped into the genital region to create the tension that ultimately triggers a pudenda reflex (this is a muscular spasm of the genitals). The immediate reflex results in our pelvic-floor muscles, contracting between five and fifteen times at 0.8 seconds intervals. This is the wonder of orgasm we experience during sexual intercourse.
This explosive discharge of neuromuscular tension is not only peculiar to the male gender, it is also present in the female gender. The most prominent and sensitive female organ that could trigger orgasm anytime during sexual activity is the manipulation of the clitoris. This organ is about two inches above the vaginal opening, located in from and above the opening of the urethra or urine outlet.
The clitoris is the most sexually sensitive part of the female reproductive organ; it becomes slightly enlarged and erect in response to sexual stimulation. This is called the female 'sexual trigger.'
According to research, most women especially married women do not experience orgasm because their husbands hardly take quality time to lovingly and gently caress this organ during foreplay. Sufficient stimulation of this organ during foreplay produces the orgasm experience in nearly all women.
However, it should be noted that this must be done with utmost care, as many husbands had in the course of caressing the clitoris inflicted pains and injuries on their wives. What is recommended of such husband is merely a feather touch caressing, or better still by using tongue or fingers to stimulate the organ can produce orgasm within a twinkle of an eye (says Akin...).
Unfortunately, in most parts of Africa this wonderful structure that gives confidence to a woman is usually removed or mutilated during female circumcision. Female genital mutilation entails the removal of the vulva of a woman--either in part or whole. this is done to reduce her libido and prevent promiscuity. A woman who had undergone this type of local surgery at any level will probably take longer to experience orgasm depending on her willingness to reveal her G-spot to the husband. Say No! to female circumcision, it is cruel, old fashion and sometimes deadly.
Dr. Fenibo Braide, is a psychotherapist at the Behavioral health Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
IFSI Lead Clinician
July 8, 2010
Tuesday, July 6, 2010
Sunday, June 27, 2010
Tips to Improve Your Mental Health---Every Day
AS A FUNCTIONAL HUMAN BEING YOUR STATE OF MENTAL HEALTH EVERY DAY MATTERS
These Are Tips to Improve Your Mental Health---Every Day
This is just a suggestion but...try the following tips to help plan a week that probably will leave you feeling good inside and out. If you are receiving treatment for mental health problem, these tips can help you manage your illness and support your treatment and possibly recovery.
SUNDAY: Relax. Try meditating, taking a walk in a natural setting, or reaching out spiritually through prayer. Quiet reflection---alone or in the company of others can improve your state of mind, strengthen your sense of self and community, and give you time away from a hectic schedule to collect your thoughts and re-energize for the week ahead.
MONDAY: Make a plan. Decide what task you need to complete for the week and make a plan for when and how to do them. If you are over scheduled, decide what can wait a week or two. If you don't have much on your schedule, plan some activities you'll look forward to.
TUESDAY: Surround yourself with supportive people (family, friends, loved ones, etc). Make plans with family members and friends, or seek out activities at which you can meet new people. Visit a community center, club house, class or support group. Reconnect with someone you have lost touch with and create new memories.
WEDNESDAY: Take care of your body. Taking care of yourself physically can improve your mental health. Be sure to eat nutritious meals (recommended everyday), avoid cigarettes and tobacco products, drink alcohol only in moderation (if need be). Drink plenty of water, get enough sleep and and exercise regularly.
THURSDAY: Make your self available for others. Volunteer your time and energy to help someone else. This is rewarding, you'll feel give about doing something tangible to help someone in need---and it's a great way to meet new people who share your interests and compassion.
FRIDAY: Broaden your horizons. Create a change of pace or expand your interests. Explore a new hobby, plant a garden, plan a road-trip, try a new restaurant, take dance lessons, or learn to play an instrument or speak another language.
SATURDAY: Value yourself. Treat yourself with kindness and respect, avoid self criticism. Take stock of the qualities you like about yourself, your accomplishments and abilities, and areas your need to make improvement. Take some time every day to relax, reflect and rejuvenate.
To learn more about your mental health---contact your Primary care physician or Mental Health Professional nearest to you.
Dr. Fenny Braide
Psychotherapist
Behavioral Health Center, Philadelphia, PA
These Are Tips to Improve Your Mental Health---Every Day
This is just a suggestion but...try the following tips to help plan a week that probably will leave you feeling good inside and out. If you are receiving treatment for mental health problem, these tips can help you manage your illness and support your treatment and possibly recovery.
SUNDAY: Relax. Try meditating, taking a walk in a natural setting, or reaching out spiritually through prayer. Quiet reflection---alone or in the company of others can improve your state of mind, strengthen your sense of self and community, and give you time away from a hectic schedule to collect your thoughts and re-energize for the week ahead.
MONDAY: Make a plan. Decide what task you need to complete for the week and make a plan for when and how to do them. If you are over scheduled, decide what can wait a week or two. If you don't have much on your schedule, plan some activities you'll look forward to.
TUESDAY: Surround yourself with supportive people (family, friends, loved ones, etc). Make plans with family members and friends, or seek out activities at which you can meet new people. Visit a community center, club house, class or support group. Reconnect with someone you have lost touch with and create new memories.
WEDNESDAY: Take care of your body. Taking care of yourself physically can improve your mental health. Be sure to eat nutritious meals (recommended everyday), avoid cigarettes and tobacco products, drink alcohol only in moderation (if need be). Drink plenty of water, get enough sleep and and exercise regularly.
THURSDAY: Make your self available for others. Volunteer your time and energy to help someone else. This is rewarding, you'll feel give about doing something tangible to help someone in need---and it's a great way to meet new people who share your interests and compassion.
FRIDAY: Broaden your horizons. Create a change of pace or expand your interests. Explore a new hobby, plant a garden, plan a road-trip, try a new restaurant, take dance lessons, or learn to play an instrument or speak another language.
SATURDAY: Value yourself. Treat yourself with kindness and respect, avoid self criticism. Take stock of the qualities you like about yourself, your accomplishments and abilities, and areas your need to make improvement. Take some time every day to relax, reflect and rejuvenate.
To learn more about your mental health---contact your Primary care physician or Mental Health Professional nearest to you.
Dr. Fenny Braide
Psychotherapist
Behavioral Health Center, Philadelphia, PA
Wednesday, May 19, 2010
Be Proud of Your Skin Colour
Be Proud of Your Skin Colour
Beware of "Skin-lightening Creams."
This write up was updated and published after watching CNN investigative study on Race in America, presented by Anderson Cooper and Solidad O'Brian, on May 17 and 18, 2010 @ 10 PM EDT/USA. In that study 40% of children of black race in America identified "black" as mean, wicked and less acceptable. About 60% of White children of the same age group also sees "black" in the same category.
No matter what! we are one as human beings uniquely created differently by God. In my travel I see some people in Africa, Southern Asia, the Caribbean, and the Middle East associate a lighter complexion with prosperity, acceptability, beauty and fashion. As a result, a considerable number of men and women in these places use products to lighten their skin tone without knowing the danger and sometimes at a higher cost to their health.
Some skin-lightening creams contain hydro-quinone, a bleaching agent that suppresses the production of melanin, thus reducing the skin's natural protection agent against damaging ultraviolet (UV) radiation. Hydroquinone / mercury in a bleaching cream is not friendly to human skin, it is a lead toxin, and therefore considered poison to the human skin.
When hydroquinone or mercury penetrates the skin, it may cause irreversible damage to connective tissue. As a result may cause pre-mature aging or cancer in some cases. Continuous use of such products can cause disfiguring rashes, unsightly blotches and weaken skin. THE QUESTION IS: HOW FAR...HOW LONG CAN YOU CONTINUE TO MAINTAIN YOUR SKIN...?
Ironically, while some dark-skinned people wants to lighten their complexion, many fair and light-skinned people go to great length to get a deep "Tan" to look dark in colour. For vitamin D and (UV) moderates exposure to the sun can be helpful.
For questions about health and skin disease consult your doctor or Dermatologist.
Dr. Fenibo Braide, is a Psychotherapist at the Behavioral Health Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (May 19, 2010).
Beware of "Skin-lightening Creams."
This write up was updated and published after watching CNN investigative study on Race in America, presented by Anderson Cooper and Solidad O'Brian, on May 17 and 18, 2010 @ 10 PM EDT/USA. In that study 40% of children of black race in America identified "black" as mean, wicked and less acceptable. About 60% of White children of the same age group also sees "black" in the same category.
No matter what! we are one as human beings uniquely created differently by God. In my travel I see some people in Africa, Southern Asia, the Caribbean, and the Middle East associate a lighter complexion with prosperity, acceptability, beauty and fashion. As a result, a considerable number of men and women in these places use products to lighten their skin tone without knowing the danger and sometimes at a higher cost to their health.
Some skin-lightening creams contain hydro-quinone, a bleaching agent that suppresses the production of melanin, thus reducing the skin's natural protection agent against damaging ultraviolet (UV) radiation. Hydroquinone / mercury in a bleaching cream is not friendly to human skin, it is a lead toxin, and therefore considered poison to the human skin.
When hydroquinone or mercury penetrates the skin, it may cause irreversible damage to connective tissue. As a result may cause pre-mature aging or cancer in some cases. Continuous use of such products can cause disfiguring rashes, unsightly blotches and weaken skin. THE QUESTION IS: HOW FAR...HOW LONG CAN YOU CONTINUE TO MAINTAIN YOUR SKIN...?
Ironically, while some dark-skinned people wants to lighten their complexion, many fair and light-skinned people go to great length to get a deep "Tan" to look dark in colour. For vitamin D and (UV) moderates exposure to the sun can be helpful.
For questions about health and skin disease consult your doctor or Dermatologist.
Dr. Fenibo Braide, is a Psychotherapist at the Behavioral Health Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (May 19, 2010).
Friday, April 23, 2010
Lead Poisoning Leading to Aggressive Behavior
Children Exposed to Lead Poisoning Exhibits Aggressive Behavior - Fact
Some symptoms of lead poisoning in children could be abdominal pain, attention problems, aggressiveness, anemia, constipation, fatigue, headaches, irritability, loss of appetite and energy, loss of developmental skills and slow growth.
In my practice over the years as a psychotherapist I have investigated and observed children with Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder (ADHD). I observe children in the office, in the classroom and group setting and found out that the effect and symptoms of the diagnosis (ADHD) varies from child to child.
Lead poisoning can result from the accumulation of lead in the body. There is evidence that the toxic can also affect a child's cognitive ability and behavior. According to a study by John Hopkins Bloomberg school of Public Health, lead inhibits a protein that is important for the brain development and cognition. Studies shows that children absorb up to 50 percent of the lead ingestion, whereas adult usually absorb only 10 to 15 percent.
Recent research has suggested that even levels of lead that fall under some government-issued toxicity limits may cause harm. The problems, according to the National Safety Council in the United States, can include: learning disability, attention disorders, behavior problems, impaired hearing and kidney damage in children. It is highly recommended that women who may become pregnant or pregnant should take extra precautions to avoid exposure because lead can harm the fetus.
Lead can also contaminate food and drink prepared in lead-glazed earthware. In recent years we have seen governments issuing emergency recalls of such consumer products as toys and jewelry. Why? Dangerous level of lead have been detected in some of these items, and young children tend to suck or chew on these products. Lead poisoning can be especially dangerous for children under six years of age since their central nervous system is still developing.
Sources of Lead Poisoning
Leaded gas / gasoline; Contaminated lead-based paint; Lead-soldered copper pipes for water. Lead levels in the blood greatly decreases when the source of the exposure to lead is removed. People who are concerned about lead in their blood may wish to have blood test. Health care should be sought if harmful levels are detected. Family matters.
Dr. Fenny Braide, is a Psychotherapist at the Behavioral Health Center, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Dr. F. Fenibo Braide
Academic Consultant, Zion Health Institute, Baltimore, MD
Some symptoms of lead poisoning in children could be abdominal pain, attention problems, aggressiveness, anemia, constipation, fatigue, headaches, irritability, loss of appetite and energy, loss of developmental skills and slow growth.
In my practice over the years as a psychotherapist I have investigated and observed children with Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder (ADHD). I observe children in the office, in the classroom and group setting and found out that the effect and symptoms of the diagnosis (ADHD) varies from child to child.
Lead poisoning can result from the accumulation of lead in the body. There is evidence that the toxic can also affect a child's cognitive ability and behavior. According to a study by John Hopkins Bloomberg school of Public Health, lead inhibits a protein that is important for the brain development and cognition. Studies shows that children absorb up to 50 percent of the lead ingestion, whereas adult usually absorb only 10 to 15 percent.
Recent research has suggested that even levels of lead that fall under some government-issued toxicity limits may cause harm. The problems, according to the National Safety Council in the United States, can include: learning disability, attention disorders, behavior problems, impaired hearing and kidney damage in children. It is highly recommended that women who may become pregnant or pregnant should take extra precautions to avoid exposure because lead can harm the fetus.
Lead can also contaminate food and drink prepared in lead-glazed earthware. In recent years we have seen governments issuing emergency recalls of such consumer products as toys and jewelry. Why? Dangerous level of lead have been detected in some of these items, and young children tend to suck or chew on these products. Lead poisoning can be especially dangerous for children under six years of age since their central nervous system is still developing.
Sources of Lead Poisoning
Leaded gas / gasoline; Contaminated lead-based paint; Lead-soldered copper pipes for water. Lead levels in the blood greatly decreases when the source of the exposure to lead is removed. People who are concerned about lead in their blood may wish to have blood test. Health care should be sought if harmful levels are detected. Family matters.
Dr. Fenny Braide, is a Psychotherapist at the Behavioral Health Center, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Dr. F. Fenibo Braide
Academic Consultant, Zion Health Institute, Baltimore, MD
Thursday, March 25, 2010
Children with Separation Anxiety
Dr. Fenibo Braide said...
Most times children who have been deserted, neglected or abused feel more anger than most other children. This is because their fundamental human needs have not been adequately met.
Solution: If you happen to find yourself in this situation, first accept the child's anger as legitimate. Reassure the child that he / she is worthwhile even when angry.
Children in relative care often feels that they are to blame for being taken away from their biological parents. They are also angry at themselves, therefore, inconsistent discipline like rules and boundaries in previous or present environment can attribute and lead to anger.
Please note: most times, as children grow close to the people with whom they live in relative care, they may also transfer some of their angry feelings from their biological family to these people. Sometimes they may or may not appreciate everything you do for them.
Solution: Be consistent with rules. Talk with the child about anger; what it is and what makes him or her angry, identify and recognize what triggers the child's anger. Then develop practical and safe methods for expressing anger feelings when the direct expression of anger is not advisable; and more importantly, take time to understand the child or children in your care.
Good luck !!!
Dr. Fenibo Braide
Psychotherapist
Most times children who have been deserted, neglected or abused feel more anger than most other children. This is because their fundamental human needs have not been adequately met.
Solution: If you happen to find yourself in this situation, first accept the child's anger as legitimate. Reassure the child that he / she is worthwhile even when angry.
Children in relative care often feels that they are to blame for being taken away from their biological parents. They are also angry at themselves, therefore, inconsistent discipline like rules and boundaries in previous or present environment can attribute and lead to anger.
Please note: most times, as children grow close to the people with whom they live in relative care, they may also transfer some of their angry feelings from their biological family to these people. Sometimes they may or may not appreciate everything you do for them.
Solution: Be consistent with rules. Talk with the child about anger; what it is and what makes him or her angry, identify and recognize what triggers the child's anger. Then develop practical and safe methods for expressing anger feelings when the direct expression of anger is not advisable; and more importantly, take time to understand the child or children in your care.
Good luck !!!
Dr. Fenibo Braide
Psychotherapist
Tuesday, March 23, 2010
The Caregiver
CAREGIVER
In the United States--according to MyMedicalReports.com, more than 22.4 million Americans provide unpaid help to older or ill persons in their community. These people are known as Caregivers and they include spouses, adult children, relatives, friends and health professionals. As we age it becomes increasingly important to plan for the future, sometimes too many of us simply decide that it will be easier to cross that bridge when we come to it. Unfortunately failing to plan ahead can bring unexpected costs to you or your family.
Caregivers need to know how to get access to available services. In addition, they need training and support in order to provide the best care possible. Again, sometimes more than anything else, the sick or the elderly just need someone to talk to, someone to help them relieve the stress of providing care. To get answers to all your family and professional caregiving questions or training, visit Zion Health.
SERVICES AND TRAINING
Assisted Living Managers Training
Delegating Nurse Services
Medication Technician Training
DDA Mandated Training
Customized In Service Training for Assisted Living Facilities / Group Homes
CPR / FirstAid Certification Training
For more information about taking care of elderly relatives, listen to the following clip from Dr. Fenibo Braide:
Dr. Fenibo Braide is a psychotherapist and Academic Consultant at ZION Institute, MD.
Thursday, March 11, 2010
Philosophy---01
Philosophy
My mother had taught me that practical wisdom is the core value system of moral philosophy----That is: knowing good and bad. Of course she was right, it means that there is always consequences for ones deliberate action of good and evil.
It means that even when you are in your Sunshine days with voices in the crowd and friends busy with your praise. Be not unkind or proud. Think about the old friends the most. For times cruel flood arise, your beauty will be lost to all eyes---but these eyes. You are a pride to mankind and so shall you be remembered.
I believe it is never too late nor too early to care for the well-being of the soul. I also believe that as human beings we should be accustom to the believe that death will be of no concern to human life but caring of the soul------To my beloved mother who passed away at Buguma on Thursday, February 25, 2010. May Your Soul Rest in Perfect Peace.
My mother had taught me that practical wisdom is the core value system of moral philosophy----That is: knowing good and bad. Of course she was right, it means that there is always consequences for ones deliberate action of good and evil.
It means that even when you are in your Sunshine days with voices in the crowd and friends busy with your praise. Be not unkind or proud. Think about the old friends the most. For times cruel flood arise, your beauty will be lost to all eyes---but these eyes. You are a pride to mankind and so shall you be remembered.
I believe it is never too late nor too early to care for the well-being of the soul. I also believe that as human beings we should be accustom to the believe that death will be of no concern to human life but caring of the soul------To my beloved mother who passed away at Buguma on Thursday, February 25, 2010. May Your Soul Rest in Perfect Peace.
Wednesday, February 17, 2010
Thursday, January 14, 2010
CAUSATION AND ANGER MANAGEMENT
Causation and Anger Management
It is critical that one understand the causation and how to manage anger and explosive behavior. I believe that anger is caused by frustration of ones desires and ego. Managing anger must be done at two levels: (1) the behavioral and (2) the psychoanalytic level.
At the behavioral level, if someone is angry, one does whatever one could to calm down, including walking away from the arousing stimulus, taking deep breaths, visualizing pleasant scenes and counting one to twenty etc. The psychoanalytic level includes ones ability to recognize what triggers ones anger. The problem is when someone is angry a certain neurochemicals aroused to cloud ones judgment. People tend to think and act irrationally when they are angry; therefore, it is necessary to calm down and let those neurotransmitters, such as acetylcholine and noradrenalin, return to their respective neuro-receptors in the brain before one talks or does anything.
When angry one is bound to act violently; this is due to the elicited chemical in the brain. If one does not want to act violently one must do whatever that calms one down before does any thing. Not saying anything when you are angry is probably the best anger management technique. If one talked while angry one is bound to berate the other person. Sometimes to walk away during a heated argument is not the best solution either. At the psychoanalytic level one must recognize that it is not the external environment alone that makes one angry but also how we process stimuli from the environment. Albert Ellis, in his Cognitive Behavior Therapy, says that it is not what happens out there in the environment that makes one angry, sad or anxious but how one thinks about it. In effect, it is ones thinking, ones cognition that plays a major role in ones behavior. One must, therefore, change ones thinking and habitual behavior patterns: Stop! Listen!! Think!!!...before you Act.
Anger also has to do with environmental factors and disappointments. When one understand that ones big ego / self concept plays a role in ones anger; then one can choose to do something about it. Denial of what is reality is not the same thing as dealing with reality. On the other hand, some folks think that they do not have anger problem – that is a denial. My job as a psychotherapist is to coach not to employ the ego defense mechanism of denial to delude ourselves into thinking that we are perfect, rather, to see ourselves as we are imperfect, and do something about our imperfections, and make changes where possible and live with what can and what cannot be change. Science does not indulge in denial; instead, it studies Reality as it is and devices a technology to adapt to it. In this case science studies the human psyche (mind), understands its propensity to upsets and devices a tool to deal with those upsets.
No one is perfect, I am easily lost and frustrated when something is displaced (my wife knows that). All my life if another person kept me waiting, I do not care who that person is, be it The Director General of the United Nations, I felt angry and feel like asking him or her "who the hell you think you are" for keeping me waiting. Notwithstanding, I consider myself lucky for my beautiful wife Christiana Fenibo Braide, who knows the rules and takes control of unforseen situations. Anger management for me and those like me means studying our grandiose self concepts and recognizing the environmental role in eliciting anger in us and managing both aspects of the equation. It is not easy, but one must shrink ones swollen Ego and have patience when frustrated by others. No one can ever get to a point where he is no longer prone to anger. As long as we are human, one must experience frustrations at some point and must sometimes react with anger. In other words, anger is manageable but cannot be eliminated in our lives.
Dr. Fenibo Braide
Psychotherapist / Academic Consultant
ZION Institute, Baltimore, MD
01/14/10
Dr. Fenny Braide
IFSI Lead Clinician / Administrator
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
01/14/10
It is critical that one understand the causation and how to manage anger and explosive behavior. I believe that anger is caused by frustration of ones desires and ego. Managing anger must be done at two levels: (1) the behavioral and (2) the psychoanalytic level.
At the behavioral level, if someone is angry, one does whatever one could to calm down, including walking away from the arousing stimulus, taking deep breaths, visualizing pleasant scenes and counting one to twenty etc. The psychoanalytic level includes ones ability to recognize what triggers ones anger. The problem is when someone is angry a certain neurochemicals aroused to cloud ones judgment. People tend to think and act irrationally when they are angry; therefore, it is necessary to calm down and let those neurotransmitters, such as acetylcholine and noradrenalin, return to their respective neuro-receptors in the brain before one talks or does anything.
When angry one is bound to act violently; this is due to the elicited chemical in the brain. If one does not want to act violently one must do whatever that calms one down before does any thing. Not saying anything when you are angry is probably the best anger management technique. If one talked while angry one is bound to berate the other person. Sometimes to walk away during a heated argument is not the best solution either. At the psychoanalytic level one must recognize that it is not the external environment alone that makes one angry but also how we process stimuli from the environment. Albert Ellis, in his Cognitive Behavior Therapy, says that it is not what happens out there in the environment that makes one angry, sad or anxious but how one thinks about it. In effect, it is ones thinking, ones cognition that plays a major role in ones behavior. One must, therefore, change ones thinking and habitual behavior patterns: Stop! Listen!! Think!!!...before you Act.
Anger also has to do with environmental factors and disappointments. When one understand that ones big ego / self concept plays a role in ones anger; then one can choose to do something about it. Denial of what is reality is not the same thing as dealing with reality. On the other hand, some folks think that they do not have anger problem – that is a denial. My job as a psychotherapist is to coach not to employ the ego defense mechanism of denial to delude ourselves into thinking that we are perfect, rather, to see ourselves as we are imperfect, and do something about our imperfections, and make changes where possible and live with what can and what cannot be change. Science does not indulge in denial; instead, it studies Reality as it is and devices a technology to adapt to it. In this case science studies the human psyche (mind), understands its propensity to upsets and devices a tool to deal with those upsets.
No one is perfect, I am easily lost and frustrated when something is displaced (my wife knows that). All my life if another person kept me waiting, I do not care who that person is, be it The Director General of the United Nations, I felt angry and feel like asking him or her "who the hell you think you are" for keeping me waiting. Notwithstanding, I consider myself lucky for my beautiful wife Christiana Fenibo Braide, who knows the rules and takes control of unforseen situations. Anger management for me and those like me means studying our grandiose self concepts and recognizing the environmental role in eliciting anger in us and managing both aspects of the equation. It is not easy, but one must shrink ones swollen Ego and have patience when frustrated by others. No one can ever get to a point where he is no longer prone to anger. As long as we are human, one must experience frustrations at some point and must sometimes react with anger. In other words, anger is manageable but cannot be eliminated in our lives.
Dr. Fenibo Braide
Psychotherapist / Academic Consultant
ZION Institute, Baltimore, MD
01/14/10
Dr. Fenny Braide
IFSI Lead Clinician / Administrator
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
01/14/10
Monday, January 11, 2010
2010: Is Your Teen Ready to Drive?
2010: Is Your Teen Ready to Drive...?
So your baby is all grown up (or you think he / she is) and wants to get his or her first driver's license. Having a teen on your auto policy is likely to raise the price of your insurance premium; there are things you can do to increase the chances for your teen to become a safe driver.
First, you need to set a good example. If you speed, tailgate, and or drive aggressively, your teen probably will also drive in that pattern.
Recommendation: Relax, slow down, and show your child high-way ethics and how to share road with other drivers.
Insist that your teen wear seat belt---wearing a seat belt has been proven to be the best way to prevent injuries in case of accident. Make sure that your teen wears his or her seat belt every time (he/she) drives.
Many teenagers think that they are 7 to 10 feet tall and bulletproof, and that nothing bad can happen to them while driving. But as a parent you know better, set a clear limit and take control before asking your child to seat behind the wheel. Studies have shown that teens are more easily distracted than more experienced drivers, and so, limit the amount of distractions while driving with your teenager(s) in the car.
You can restrict the number of people that your teen is allowed to have in the car or prohibit your teen from using the mobile phone, texting, or eating while driving.
Nighttime / snow or ice is a more dangerous time to drive, so set a "driving curfew" a time by which your teenager has to be back home. Drinking and driving: which is not safe for any driver (also against the law) must absolutely prohibited.
Dr. Fenibo Braide
Psychotherapist
01/11/10
So your baby is all grown up (or you think he / she is) and wants to get his or her first driver's license. Having a teen on your auto policy is likely to raise the price of your insurance premium; there are things you can do to increase the chances for your teen to become a safe driver.
First, you need to set a good example. If you speed, tailgate, and or drive aggressively, your teen probably will also drive in that pattern.
Recommendation: Relax, slow down, and show your child high-way ethics and how to share road with other drivers.
Insist that your teen wear seat belt---wearing a seat belt has been proven to be the best way to prevent injuries in case of accident. Make sure that your teen wears his or her seat belt every time (he/she) drives.
Many teenagers think that they are 7 to 10 feet tall and bulletproof, and that nothing bad can happen to them while driving. But as a parent you know better, set a clear limit and take control before asking your child to seat behind the wheel. Studies have shown that teens are more easily distracted than more experienced drivers, and so, limit the amount of distractions while driving with your teenager(s) in the car.
You can restrict the number of people that your teen is allowed to have in the car or prohibit your teen from using the mobile phone, texting, or eating while driving.
Nighttime / snow or ice is a more dangerous time to drive, so set a "driving curfew" a time by which your teenager has to be back home. Drinking and driving: which is not safe for any driver (also against the law) must absolutely prohibited.
Dr. Fenibo Braide
Psychotherapist
01/11/10
Monday, January 4, 2010
The Biography of Dr.Fenibo Braide
Biography: Dr. Fenibo Briade
Dr. Fenibo Braide was born in Buguma, Nigeria. He attended Kalabari National College, Buguma and passed with grade two in 1978 before proceeding to City Tutorial College, London in 1982.
After graduating from high school he worked for the Rivers state government as accounts clerk in Governor's office for two years. Dr. Fenibo Braide studied Portuguese and Sociology at the Universidade de Brasilia, Brazil, and later became a Diplomat in "Charge D' Affairs" and Security of the Nigerian Embassy in Brazil.
In 1989 Dr. Fenibo Braide relocated to the United States as a contractual employee for the United States Air Force, Warner Robins Air Force Base, Georgia. He sat and passed the US Federal civil service exam and worked five years as a letter carrier and transitional postal inspector for the United States Postal Service in Philadelphia before proceeding to graduate school.
Dr. Braide is currently a resident of the city of brotherly love (Philadelphia) for more than sixteen years. He is a licensed psychotherapist with over ten years experience in diagnostic and medication management in mental illness.
He has participated in research investigations of the psychopathology of depression, suicide, anxiety disorders, panic disorders, alcoholism, drug abuse, bipolar, schizophrenia and personality disorders. Dr. Fenny Fenibo Braide is a graduate of Lincoln University, Pennsylvania and had his post graduate studies in human development at Walden, Indiana University and the University of Southern Minnesota. He is listed in the 2007-2008 edition of “Who’s Who” in the field of social services in America.
Dr. Braide has been a member or consultant and served as a board of many organizations. He has written a comprehensive research studies on "Therapeutic intervention to violent behavior in foster homes" institutionalized in the city of Philadelphia in 2002. Dr. Fenibo Braide has also lectured and published numerous articles on the web. He is currently a consultant and clinical administrator at the Behavioral Health Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
o1/04/10
Dr. Fenibo Braide was born in Buguma, Nigeria. He attended Kalabari National College, Buguma and passed with grade two in 1978 before proceeding to City Tutorial College, London in 1982.
After graduating from high school he worked for the Rivers state government as accounts clerk in Governor's office for two years. Dr. Fenibo Braide studied Portuguese and Sociology at the Universidade de Brasilia, Brazil, and later became a Diplomat in "Charge D' Affairs" and Security of the Nigerian Embassy in Brazil.
In 1989 Dr. Fenibo Braide relocated to the United States as a contractual employee for the United States Air Force, Warner Robins Air Force Base, Georgia. He sat and passed the US Federal civil service exam and worked five years as a letter carrier and transitional postal inspector for the United States Postal Service in Philadelphia before proceeding to graduate school.
Dr. Braide is currently a resident of the city of brotherly love (Philadelphia) for more than sixteen years. He is a licensed psychotherapist with over ten years experience in diagnostic and medication management in mental illness.
He has participated in research investigations of the psychopathology of depression, suicide, anxiety disorders, panic disorders, alcoholism, drug abuse, bipolar, schizophrenia and personality disorders. Dr. Fenny Fenibo Braide is a graduate of Lincoln University, Pennsylvania and had his post graduate studies in human development at Walden, Indiana University and the University of Southern Minnesota. He is listed in the 2007-2008 edition of “Who’s Who” in the field of social services in America.
Dr. Braide has been a member or consultant and served as a board of many organizations. He has written a comprehensive research studies on "Therapeutic intervention to violent behavior in foster homes" institutionalized in the city of Philadelphia in 2002. Dr. Fenibo Braide has also lectured and published numerous articles on the web. He is currently a consultant and clinical administrator at the Behavioral Health Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
o1/04/10
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