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Star Point Counseling Center of Brandon FL. & Riverview FL.
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Sam DiFranco
Jun 22, 20181 min read
FAMILY COUNSELING
Star Point Counseling Center in Brandon Florida and Tampa Florida is widely known for offering an unmatched level of care to families....
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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 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 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 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 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
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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Sam DiFranco
Jul 22, 20172 min read
Are you depressed?
Understanding Depression Depression is a serious, but common, illness: One in 10 adults report experiencing depression, and the condition...
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Sam DiFranco
Jul 15, 20171 min read
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 —...
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Sam DiFranco
Mar 2, 20171 min read
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...
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Sam DiFranco
Nov 4, 20161 min read
The Forgotten Ones
“Troubled children are distanced, humiliated, and ashamed when they do something wrong and are often repeatedly blamed for something they...
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Sam DiFranco
May 9, 20161 min read
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...
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Sam DiFranco
Aug 14, 20141 min read
Recognize Mental Health Problems In Your Child.
Mental health problems in children are common, real, and treatable. Without treatment there is an increased risk in behavioral problems...
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