23 Apr 2009
Significance and Pareidolia
Armand helps callers link their childhood dreams to their feelings of significance.
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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Armand helps callers link their childhood dreams to their feelings of significance.
19 Mar 2009
Interview with Dr. Henry M. Hess, author of The Perfect Menopause: 7 Steps to the Best Time of Your Life
05 Mar 2009
Memories influence our definition of love
15 Nov 2007
Recent research on fear suggests fear responses are more complicated than previously thought.
25 Apr 2007
What makes people go on killing sprees.
06 Mar 2007
Armand explores ways in which people can overcome social fears and anxieties.More information on Intense Feeling Psychotherapy: http://www.thepositivemind.com/tpm/intensefeelingarticle.html.
02 Jan 2007
How we handle our most undesirable moods determines how often we experience them.
27 Dec 2006
People with chronic physical pain live in a world that feels alien and isolated from others.
26 Dec 2006
Armand explores the many opportunities to let go of emotional baggage.
21 Dec 2006
Animals howl when they are in distress, but only humans weep tears of sorrow or joy. Armand explores the psychology and physiology of emotional tears and crying.
07 Dec 2006
The understanding of ostracism gives us new insights into the meaning of rejection.
22 Nov 2006
Armand and Dr. Fieve discuss the variations of bipolarity.
14 Nov 2006
There are many different styles of love, such as eros, ludus, storge, pragma, mania and agape. Armand explores each style and highlights manic love.
08 Nov 2006
Armand and Dr. Kent Robertshaw discuss how the sense of powerlessness can plague our emotional well-being.
27 Sep 2006
Recent science explores physiological mechanisms that proves the heart communicates with the brain. Music Played: Nessum dorma by Luciano Pavarotti; Menha de Carnaval by Chuck Mangione
26 Sep 2006
Hysteria is a word that has been rightfully maligned yet recent research offers validity to the syndrome, not the word. Music Played: "I want to be loved by you" by Helen Kane; "Minus One" by Greg Ellis from the Mondo Beat CD; "Autmn Leaves" by Miles Davis and Cannonball
30 Aug 2006
Exploring the tendency to put things out of our mind when they are painful. Music Played: We're Gonna Make It by Little Milton; The Beat Goes On by Buddy Rich
13 Jul 2006
Dr. Robertshaw works with Armand to explore anxiety-related disturbances that can become crippling if left untreated.Music Played: Crickett Cohen, Nat King Cole - "Love" Billie Holiday - "When You're Smiling" Balcony Rock - Dave Brubeck - Jazz Goes to College
15 Jun 2006
Dr. Schacter provides invaluable information about the psychology of breathing. Key Words: pulmonary health, athsma health, emphysema, restrictive lung disease.Music Played: Dreams of Children by Shadowfax
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
07 Mar 2007
Schadenfreude is a phenomenon in which pleasure is taken from someone else's misfortune. Key words: misfortune, pain, misery, pleasure, voyeurism, pain-related issues. Music played: Avenue Q Musical - "Schadenfreude" Music from movie Barry Lyndon - Woman of Ireland The Chieftains
31 Jan 2006
An understanding of the psychological and physical dynamics of this eating disorder. Music Played: Art of Noise-Catwalk outro-James Bond theme-below the waist
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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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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