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Star Point Counseling Center of Brandon FL. & Riverview FL.
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COVID 19 STRESS AND ANXIETY
How the new coronavirus affects the mind Simply being diagnosed with a novel, potentially life threatening disease can trigger stress and...
Sam DiFranco
Feb 9, 20211 min read
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FAMILY COUNSELING
Star Point Counseling Center in Brandon Florida and Tampa Florida is widely known for offering an unmatched level of care to families....
Sam DiFranco
Jun 22, 20181 min read
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Marriage Counseling
Marriage counseling, also known as couples counseling, relationship counseling, or couples therapy, is a form of therapy that supports...
Sam DiFranco
Apr 21, 20181 min read
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Problem Solving
The term problem solving is used in many, many, many disciplines, sometimes with different perspectives, visuals and often with different...
Sam DiFranco
Jan 27, 20181 min read
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Other Illnesses/Bipolar Disorder
Some bipolar disorder symptoms are similar to other illnesses, which can make it hard for a doctor to make a diagnosis. In addition, many...
Sam DiFranco
Jan 6, 20181 min read
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Cultural Communication Issues
Even if two parties share the same language, differences in culture may hinder effective communication. One’s culture may often have an...
Sam DiFranco
Dec 30, 20171 min read
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Stages of Grief
Denial: “This can’t be happening to me.” Anger: “Why is this happening? Who is to blame?” Bargaining: “Make this not happen, and in...
Sam DiFranco
Dec 23, 20171 min read
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Social Anxiety
People with social anxiety disorder (sometimes called “social phobia”) have a marked fear of social or performance situations in which...
Sam DiFranco
Dec 16, 20171 min read
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Depression in Teens
It’s not unusual for young people to experience “the blues” or feel “down in the dumps” occasionally. Adolescence is always an unsettling...
Sam DiFranco
Dec 9, 20173 min read
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Untitled
Lying can destroy a relationship, but all lying is not created equally. Some liars use their fabrications to be manipulative — think the...
Sam DiFranco
Dec 7, 20172 min read
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How To Deal With A Stressful Situation
How To Deal With A Stressful Situation When you are faced with a stressful situation whether in your business or in your personal life it...
Sam DiFranco
Sep 9, 20173 min read
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Therapy for Blended Families
Blended families are very common and can produce wonderful experiences as well as unique challenges. The step parent – step child...
Sam DiFranco
Aug 13, 20171 min read
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When to Seek Co-Parenting Counseling
When parents are able to create and maintain a strong parenting alliance after separation, children have a secure base to depend on while...
Sam DiFranco
Aug 13, 20171 min read
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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is Useful for: Depression, anxiety, eating disorders, mood disorders, phobias. Based on the idea that we can...
Sam DiFranco
Jul 30, 20171 min read
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Asking for Help
Sometimes we don’t speak up when we’re struggling because we want to act strong or we think people won’t understand. The truth is this —...
Sam DiFranco
Jul 15, 20171 min read
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Don’t Give Up on Love
Couples therapy can be used to treat issues both big and small. Or it can be used to enhance certain parts of your relationship. It...
Sam DiFranco
Jul 8, 20171 min read
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Perceived Communication
Has anyone ever told you that you mean well but you come across as something different? Is there a certain group or type of person that...
Sam DiFranco
Mar 2, 20171 min read
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The Forgotten Ones
“Troubled children are distanced, humiliated, and ashamed when they do something wrong and are often repeatedly blamed for something they...
Sam DiFranco
Nov 4, 20161 min read
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Black Lives Matter
Black lives matter, I truly believe that and that everyone is equal. African Americans have had inequalities since slaves were brought to...
Sam DiFranco
Jul 22, 20162 min read
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Therapy in Action With Troubled Kids
Clarissa Crystal-Belle, LMHC has published her first book. Therapy in Action With Troubled Kids is now available in paperback in all of...
Sam DiFranco
May 9, 20161 min read
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