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Are you depressed?
Understanding Depression Depression is a serious, but common, illness: One in 10 adults report experiencing depression, and the condition...
Sam DiFranco
Jul 22, 20172 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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Therapy for Anxiety
Therapy for Anxiety Because anxiety can interfere with relationships, sleeping patterns, eating habits, work, school, and routine...
Sam DiFranco
Jul 3, 20171 min read
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Relationship Stress
Strain can be placed on a relationship when stressful circumstances affect the couple as a whole, or even just one of the partners....
Sam DiFranco
Jun 24, 20171 min read
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What is Anxiety
All organisms have been given a fight or flight response mechanism that protects and preserves them. It is an adaptive function placed in...
Sam DiFranco
Jun 2, 20171 min read
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Why Is Therapy So Expensive?
Many people struggle to find talk-based therapy that’s covered by their insurance plans. Of all practicing medical professionals,...
Sam DiFranco
May 9, 20174 min read
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Barriers to Effective Communication
Barriers to Effective Communication Barriers to communication are things that prevent people from understanding a message, or...
Sam DiFranco
Apr 3, 20172 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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How to Know When to Seek Help for Your Relationship
It’s easy to get caught up in the daily grind of life and if you’re like many couples, your relationship gets put on the back burner....
Sam DiFranco
Aug 31, 20161 min read
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Marriage Counseling
Communication skills are a great skill in any relationship. Assertive Communication is the best way to communicate versus aggressive,...
Sam DiFranco
Aug 23, 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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Memorial Day
Most of us have come to know Memorial Day as a day off from work to have a back yard BBQ or go to the beach. Lest not forget! Lest not...
Sam DiFranco
May 30, 20161 min read
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Positive Thinking
Research is beginning to reveal that positive thinking is about much more than just being happy or displaying an upbeat attitude....
Sam DiFranco
Apr 29, 20161 min read
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Alcohol Controls My Life
What alcohol has to say… I’ll invade all your thoughts, I’ll take hostage your soul I’ll become your new master, in total control I’ll...
Sam DiFranco
Apr 22, 20161 min read
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MIND CHATTER
Mind chatter is the endless, restless, stream of incomplete thoughts, anxieties and self talk which constantly pulses through our mind....
Sam DiFranco
Mar 28, 20161 min read
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Mental Health Care for Veterans
The American Government should be ashamed of the mental health care we give our Veterans. The people who fight for our freedom and...
Sam DiFranco
Jan 8, 20162 min read
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