Let’s Discuss Eating Disorders | Orlando Counselors

Disordered eating does not discriminate when it comes to age, race, gender, ethnicity, weight, or sexual orientation. Typically eating disorders can appear majority in younger populations, in teens and young adults. Don’t be fooled, eating disorders also can start [...]

Orlando Trauma Counselor: Unveiling 10 Facts About Trauma

What are the most common types of trauma that people in Orlando seek counseling? The most common types of trauma that people in Orlando seek counseling for include car accidents, natural disasters, domestic violence, sexual assault, and childhood abuse. [...]

Orlando Counselor on The Effects of Trauma

The effects of trauma are not limited by factors such as age, gender, socioeconomic status, race, ethnicity, or sexual orientation. The experience of trauma is common among both adults and children, but it is especially prevalent in the lives [...]

5 Self-Esteem Tips Girls Learn from Disney’s Movie Frozen | Orlando Child Counselor Lyris Steuber

Disney’s Frozen is all the rage ever since it came out and there are many redeeming qualities in reference to girls self esteem tips! Even my 3 year old girl is obsessed with it. She can sing all the [...]

Eating Disorders and Teens | Orlando Counselor

Eating disorders can and typically are debilitating and cause extensive long-term damage to those suffering from them. Teens are at an even greater risk for developing eating disorders, with most of them occurring between ages 12 and 25. During [...]

Orlando Counselor | Video Tips to Keep your Child or Teen off the Bully Radar | Fox 35 Expert Jim West

Orlando Based Counselor | Video Tips to Keep your Child or Teen off the Bully Radar | Fox 35 Expert Jim West and his marriage, family experts provide counseling with offices in Lake Mary, Orlando, East Orlando, Clermont & Winter [...]

Instagram Beauty Pageants | Teen Girls Self-Esteem | Orlando Counselor Tips for Parents

From Toddlers and Tiaras to Instagram Beauty Pageants, young girls are throwing themselves onto the merciless stage of judgment, comparisons, criticism and pain. According to an ABC News report, “Among the hottest activities on social media these days is [...]

The Impact of Infertility

The impact of infertility is not discussed enough, but it is a prevalent problem. Its effects take a toll on a person physiologically and mentally. One in eight couples have reported to have difficulty conceiving or maintaining pregnancy. There are [...]

Symptoms, Causes, and Four Treatments of Bipolar Disorder

             Bipolar disorder commonly known as manic depression is a severe mental health disorder.  It is linked to genetics and is usually triggered by a stressful situation, such as being sexually abused, an illness, or an overwhelming life-altering problem.  It [...]

By |2023-02-23T21:51:42+00:00February 23rd, 2023|Blog, Borderline Personality Disorder, Depression, Family, Jim West, Parenting, Self Esteem, self-care|

National Disability Awareness

    Mental health problems affect 800 million people worldwide.  Mental illness encompasses depression, anxiety, schizophrenia, eating disorders, or even addictive behaviors.  These disorders affect the day-to-day tasks that affect mood, thinking, and behavior. Most Common mental health disabilities:         Anxiety, depression, [...]

By |2023-02-16T22:13:00+00:00February 16th, 2023|ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Diet, Grief, Orlando, Sexual Addictions|

Spring break tips

 Spring break provides a fun time for children and families to get away and take vacations.  Many families choose to come to Orlando Florida as it is the number one destination to visit.  To ensure you have the best [...]

By |2023-02-16T22:07:55+00:00February 16th, 2023|Anxiety, Depression, Orlando|

The Lucky One | Orlando Marriage Therapist | 3 Tips to Rekindle Your Relationship

Nicholas Sparks is no stranger to heart-wrenching passion and the kind of love that only star-crossed lovers share. Teary eyed audiences have come to expect this from his novels and their film adaptions, but do the rose colored glasses [...]

The Link Between Perfectionism and College Athlete Suicide

Not everyone can handle pressure, especially the pressure that college athletes face. This pressure has caused several college athletes and perfectionists to have mental health challenges and ultimately take their own life. Having such high expectations to live up to [...]

Couch Potato Nation

Physically (In)Active Adolescents Physical activity helps our bodies (and our minds) to stay in shape. Unfortunately, it seems as though children in the United States are staying less and less physically active. Although screen time and electronic devices most likely [...]

By |2022-07-08T18:45:53+00:00July 8th, 2022|Blog, Bullying, Depression, Family, Jim West, Parenting, Teens|

School Shootings on the Rise

According to a federal report done by the National Center for Education Statistics, there were ninety-three gun-related incidents in the United States that resulted in lives lost on school property in 2021 alone. Lives as young as twelve years old [...]

Mean Girls, Slumber Parties, & Suicide Pacts | 3 Tips to help Parents Understand Bullying

Mean Girls, Slumber Parties, and Suicide/3 Tips to Help Parents Understand Bullying Bullying, Cyberbullying, and Indirect Aggression may provoke adolescents to suicide if not addressed in time. On April 16, 2011, a slumber party in Minnesota became national news [...]

Men’s Mental Health During the Holidays | Orlando Counselor

As the holidays and the cold weather quickly approaches, it has become increasingly more important than ever to be considerably mindful of those around us. The holidays can be a very exciting time for many but can understandably be [...]

How and Where to Get Help For Your Teen’s Mental Health

Since the COVID-19 pandemic, according to the U.S. Surgeon General Murthy, symptoms of both anxiety and depression have doubled during this time with about 25% of the youth experiencing depressive symptoms and about 20% experiencing symptoms of anxiety. There has [...]

Four Tips For Holiday Party Food Anxiety | Orlando Counselor

Do you loathe holidays? Dread social invitations? Can’t stand the thought of a Christmas party? Those with eating disorders (Bulimia, Anorexia, Binge Eating or Overeating) shiver at the upcoming holiday season, not for the social aspect but for the [...]

5 Quarantine Tips for Coping with Social Isolation While Social Distancing | Counselor

5 Tips for Coping with Social Isolation While Social Distancing 1 in 5 Americans are in social isolation in their homes due to the COVID-19 virus.  5 states have now issued “stay at home orders,” which entails no going out [...]

7 Warning Signs Your Partner May Be Controlling You | Women’s Counselor

Are you constantly being told what to wear, when to be home, and what to do by your partner?  Are you afraid to voice your opinion to your partner?  Many times people who find themselves in this type of relationship [...]

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