Don’t Let Stress Control You!
We are bound to feel stressed every once in a while, we can’t avoid it. But we do have a choice in how to handle it when it comes our...
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Sam DiFranco
Jul 10, 20141 min read
Healthy Vs. Unhealthy Relationships.
Sometimes a relationship may not be abusive, but there may be many other serious problems that make it an unhealthy relationship. If you...
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Sam DiFranco
Jul 9, 20142 min read
Tell-Tale Signs Of A Narcissist.
In actuality narcissists are not easy to spot. If they came off as jerks, bragging and boasting then it would be easy. But narcissists...
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Sam DiFranco
Jul 8, 20142 min read
Overcome Negative Thinking.
Negative thoughts can drain you of energy, and keep you from being in the present moment. The more you give in to these negative thoughts...
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Sam DiFranco
Jul 7, 20142 min read
Identifying an Alcoholic.
Sometimes people struggling with alcoholism are easy to pick out because of their obvious, and frequent intoxication. But for others, its...
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Sam DiFranco
Jul 3, 20142 min read
Myths About Therapy.
Unfortunately, therapy still remains a shrouded subject, and many myths persist.These misunderstandings can prevent people from seeking...
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Sam DiFranco
Jul 2, 20142 min read
Dealing with Troubled Teens.
It is completely normal for your teenager to want to be independent, but not to act out in dangerous extremes. If they are creating...
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Sam DiFranco
Jul 1, 20141 min read
Laughter is the Best Medicine for Mind and Body!
Humor is infectious. The sound of roaring laughter is far more contagious than any cough, sniffle, or sneeze. When laughter is shared, it...
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Sam DiFranco
Jun 30, 20142 min read
Coping With The Loss of a Loved One.
Coping with the loss of a close friend or family member may be one of the hardest challenges that many of us face. When we lose a spouse,...
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Sam DiFranco
Jun 25, 20142 min read
Coping Strategies For Reducing Social Anxiety.
The shakes and cold sweats many of us feel when we talk in front of a group are just one vivid example of social anxiety–an excessive...
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Sam DiFranco
Jun 24, 20141 min read
Is Your Anger Destructive?
If you are having a hard time controlling your anger here are some simple steps that can help calm down angry feelings: -Breathe slowly...
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Sam DiFranco
Jun 23, 20142 min read
3 Signs Your Relationship is in Trouble
In all relationships there are ebbs and flows; times when you feel closer and times when you feel more distant. You may go through...
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Sam DiFranco
Jun 19, 20141 min read
V.A. Insurance for Mental Health
#VeteransofWar #counselingservices #ptsd #starpointcounselingcenter #mentalhealthcounseling
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Sam DiFranco
Jun 17, 20141 min read
Dealing With Depression?
If you are affected by depression, you are not just sad or upset; you have a condition that involves intense feeling or persistent...
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Sam DiFranco
Jun 16, 20146 min read
Five Communication Tools You Need for Difficult Conversations
It’s virtually inevitable that even the best close relationship will involve some degree of conflict, at least some of the time. When...
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Sam DiFranco
Jun 13, 20141 min read
Monica Gomez
Star Point Counseling Center would like to welcome Monica Gomez to our Star Point Team. Monica earned her B.S. in Psychology from...
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Sam DiFranco
May 13, 20141 min read
Just For The Heck of It, Fun!
Humans today have so many things going on in their lives. A majority of these things cause stress, and are a source of worry for many...
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Sam DiFranco
May 7, 20142 min read
Mental Health Stigma
Let’s get serious for a moment. There’s a problem. Something’s not right. Well, don’t just sit there, do something about it! According to...
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Sam DiFranco
Apr 29, 20143 min read
10 Commandments of Clean Communication
Experiencing communication blockage in your relationship? You might not be using clean communication. Follow these basic guidelines for...
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Sam DiFranco
Apr 22, 20142 min read
Letting Go of Resentment
Believe it or not, one of many simple ways to let go of resentment is choosing to love rather than to hate. That’s right! LOVE! Its the...
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