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...
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Sam DiFranco
Apr 21, 20181 min read
Marriage Counseling
Marriage counseling, also known as couples counseling, relationship counseling, or couples therapy, is a form of therapy that supports...
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Sam DiFranco
Feb 17, 20181 min read
Problems in School
If school problems aren’t picked up and addressed early, they can be bad for children in the long term. To start with, school problems...
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Sam DiFranco
Jan 27, 20181 min read
Problem Solving
The term problem solving is used in many, many, many disciplines, sometimes with different perspectives, visuals and often with different...
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Sam DiFranco
Jan 20, 20181 min read
Children’s Reaction to Trauma
Children and teens can have extreme reactions to trauma, but their symptoms may not be the same as adults. In very young children (less...
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Sam DiFranco
Jan 13, 20181 min read
Coping with Anger
Anger problems can make you feel isolated from others, dissatisfied with life, and completely misunderstood. When you have a difficult...
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Sam DiFranco
Jan 6, 20181 min read
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...
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Sam DiFranco
Dec 30, 20171 min read
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...
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Sam DiFranco
Dec 23, 20171 min read
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...
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Sam DiFranco
Dec 16, 20171 min read
Social Anxiety
People with social anxiety disorder (sometimes called “social phobia”) have a marked fear of social or performance situations in which...
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Sam DiFranco
Dec 9, 20173 min read
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...
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Sam DiFranco
Sep 16, 20172 min read
How Can I Trust Again
If you’ve been burned in the past, it’s understandable that you might have a hard time trusting other people. It can help to remind...
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Sam DiFranco
Sep 9, 20173 min read
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...
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Sam DiFranco
Sep 2, 20172 min read
Teens and Thoughts, Feelings, Behavior
Part of creating a healthy family climate is acknowledging that we’re all in the same boat. None of us is immune to life’s challenges,...
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Sam DiFranco
Aug 26, 20174 min read
Coping with Major Life Changes
Coping with Major Life Changes It’s okay to be emotional. It’s natural to have feelings of sadness, to grieve over the loss of something,...
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Sam DiFranco
Aug 19, 20173 min read
The ‘F’ Word: Forgiveness
Forgiveness is a voluntary and intentional process by which you have a change in feelings and attitude regarding an offense. The rule is...
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Sam DiFranco
Aug 13, 20171 min read
Therapy for Blended Families
Blended families are very common and can produce wonderful experiences as well as unique challenges. The step parent – step child...
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Sam DiFranco
Aug 13, 20171 min read
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...
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Sam DiFranco
Aug 6, 20171 min read
Couples Therapy at Starpoint
Marriage counseling, also called couples therapy, is a type of psychotherapy that is conducted by licensed therapists. Usually involving...
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Sam DiFranco
Jul 30, 20171 min read
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is Useful for: Depression, anxiety, eating disorders, mood disorders, phobias. Based on the idea that we can...
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