SEXUAL ABUSE
Abuse can constitute many things, but in general, it is categorized by the cruel and or violent treatment of a person, and in many cases,...
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Sam DiFranco
Nov 19, 20211 min read
PROCRASTINATION
Everyone puts things off sometimes, but procrastinators chronically avoid difficult tasks and may deliberately look for distractions. If...
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Sam DiFranco
Nov 18, 20211 min read
BEREAVEMENT
There is no “right way” and “wrong way” to grieve. Each person experiences grief in his or her own way, partly based on religious,...
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Sam DiFranco
Nov 17, 20211 min read
SELF-CRITICISM
Have you ever heard of “you are your worst critic?” Well, for most it really does apply. Being in your head for a long period can cause...
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Sam DiFranco
Nov 12, 20211 min read
ANGER MANAGEMENT
Do you find yourself having long periods of anger? Believe it or not, anger is a healthy emotion. Everyone will experience it every now...
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Sam DiFranco
Nov 11, 20211 min read
Social anxiety
Social anxiety disorder is not uncommon; research suggests that about 7 percent of Americans are affected. Without treatment, social...
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Sam DiFranco
Nov 5, 20211 min read
Forgive and forget
We have all been in situations or have had to deal with people who have wronged or hurt us in some way in the past or present. When you...
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Sam DiFranco
Nov 3, 20211 min read
Dealing With Rejection
Being rejected can cause a person to feel sad, ashamed and lower their self-esteem. When you think of rejection, the most common thinking...
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Sam DiFranco
Oct 27, 20211 min read
DON’T BE AFRAID TO COMMUNICATE
Poor mental and or physical health can diSrupt effective communication. Differences of opinion may lead to disagreements between friends...
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Sam DiFranco
Oct 22, 20211 min read
Caregiver Issues
Being a caregiver can be a rewarding job. However, when things become difficult, it can create issues such as: Stress Isolation Fatigue...
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Sam DiFranco
Oct 21, 20211 min read
HYPOCHONDRIA
Hypochondria is also known as health anxiety. Dealing with hypochondria can make a person feel they have an undiagnosed serious illness,...
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Sam DiFranco
Oct 20, 20211 min read
CONTROL PROBLEMS
Control is a reaction to the fear of losing control Control issues may be related to: A lack of trust Traumatic experiences Abusive life...
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Sam DiFranco
Oct 15, 20211 min read
SMOKING CESSATION
How can smoking cessation help? Smoking cessations aim to alleviate physical symptoms and develop strategies to control the desire to...
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Sam DiFranco
Oct 13, 20211 min read
ABANDONMENT FEAR
Abandonment fear most often occurs during childhood. It can occur from a death of a loved one, divorce, abuse and or any other trauma...
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Sam DiFranco
Oct 8, 20211 min read
CONFIDENCE
When you make decisions, you should feel proud, excited and everything that uplifts you. Confidence doesn’t mean having the answers to...
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