According to Autism Speaks, more than 2 million individuals in the U.S. are diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder. The numbers do not stop there, tens of millions are diagnosed worldwide! What is even more inspiring is 8 iconic people also [...]
Orlando Social Skills Group Counseling and Camp Counselor offers tips for teaching social skills to shy children and teens. First, we teach the importance of Eye Contact as that communicates confidence, and makes the student less of a target for [...]
The shooting in San Bernadino yesterday at a company Christmas party has people wondering if this is terrorism or is it workplace violence? Syed Farook and wife Tashfeen Malik, left his company party and left coworkers wondering why he [...]
Violent sports and dating abuse documented among college athletes and this study sought out to see if there was the same correlation with high school athletes and the results were very interesting. The study looked at 16 California High Schools [...]
Tragedy struck a Tampa movie theater when 71-year-old Curtis Reeves got into an argument with another moviegoer over texting. The two men exchanged words that gradually became more heated and Reeves felt something hit his face. It was alleged that [...]
While the details are unraveling about the school shooting in Newton, Connecticut parents around the country are wondering what to say to their kids to make them feel safe at school. So what can parents say to their kids to [...]
So, what can parents do to help stop social bullying? What is even more troubling is that the social aggressive acts were often enacted by the main characters or those with whom young viewers would likely identify with as socially [...]
Why is your child angry? What is your child feeling? When you were a child did you wish your parents allowed you to express your emotions? How many times did you hear, “Boys don’t cry” or “If you keep crying [...]
The Bully Movie Documentary was rated R because of cursing, aggression and themes of suicide! So should your middle schooler or high school student see it. From the reviews and information about the movie it is following students that [...]
Trayvon Martin was shot in a gated community by neighborhood watchman, George Zimmerman. George called 911 and the police advised him to stop following Trayvon. Minutes later neighbors reports vary, meanwhile Trayvon was killed. George Zimmerman claims he stopped pursuing [...]
March 2011 - Broward County officials reported a Florida mother confronted her son's bully by going on the school bus. Twenty-seven-year-old Toccara Daniels was arrested and charged with burglary, assault and battery and child abuse. Police reported that after hearing [...]
Will I make friends as great as my old friend? Will I make friends at all? Who will I sit with at lunch? Will I connect with my teachers? Will my teachers like me? These questions are valid and parents [...]
"You let me stay up past my bedtime last night so why can’t I do it tonight?!" "It's not fair! I just want 10 more minutes on the computer and you let Susie have more time so why can't I [...]
Orlando ADHD & ASD Counseling Expert Jim West Adventure Based Camp to Accelerate Social Skills Development "I was first!" "You are doing it wrong!" "I want to go next!" "Can I be first!" These are a few statements from students [...]
Orlando ADHD Counseling Expert Jim West answers 5 Questions about ADHD Symptoms and Alternative Treatments to Medication "You need to put your kids on Ritalin!" "You do not discipline your kids enough!" "He never comes to class prepared!" "Why [...]
Como é a sua ansiedade? A ansiedade pode manifestar de diversas formas e varia de pessoa para pessoa. Um amigo descreveu a sua ansiedade como uma incapacidade de respirar e aperto no peito. Outros podem ter sintomas de ansiedade, [...]
Orlando ADHD & ASD Counseling Expert Jim West teachers Leadership to students to learn Social Skills Have you ever seen a Leader without Followers? "I was first!" "You are doing it wrong!" "I want to go next!" "Can I be [...]
Você está estressado com o seu relacionamento de longa-distância? Está pronto para terminar? Por muito tempo relacionamentos de longa-distância tem se tornado uma realidade da vida. À medida que avançamos nas tecnologias no novo mundo de meios sociais com [...]
Could the champion’s death been prevented? Arturo Gatti, 37 year-old Canadian boxer was found dead by his wife, 23 year-old Amanda Rodrigues in their two-level apartment rental in Porto de Galinhas, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The cause of death was [...]
Orlando Teen Counselor gives a few Quick Tips for Transitioning into Middle School What is their goal today? • To learn • Be polite • Greet and affirm the teacher • Greet and affirm my classmates – Make Peer Feel Like [...]
In the past month, there have been four charges of exposure or molestation in the Orlando area water parks including Typhoon Lagoon, Wet n Wild & Aquatica. According to the U.S. Department of Justice, 7% of boys and 25% of [...]
Orlando Career Coach and Counselor comments on career loss. Watching the news every night I am reminded of the many losses people are facing as our economy continues to struggle. Recently a family in Heathrow, Florida was found dead from [...]
Parenting Tips to Deal with Sexting Teens | Orlando Teen Expert Counselor A friend of mine was complaining about how her teenage children are always texting instead of speaking with one another and was horrified to find out her [...]
Orlando Career Coach & Counselor offers tips to handout the grief of job loss. A friend of mine who has worked with the same company for over 10 years was laid off recently. He was devastated. Providing for his family was what [...]
Orlando Trauma Domestic Violence Counselor discussed Rihanna and Chris Brown. Rumors fly in the Rihanna- Chris Brown domestic violence incident. The couple reunited and is trying to work through their issues. But this scenario is all too common. Without professional [...]
Orlando Substance Abuse Counselor comments on recent Drug and Alcohol Prevention Study Success Evident in Florida Youth. The “war against drugs” in the schools is succeeding! The 2008 Florida Youth Substance Abuse Survey reported that every area of substance abuse [...]
Lake Mary Teen Counselor offers tips to parents on technology. Having a teen dating is a big enough challenge without worrying about their internet and cell phone connections! However, in today’s relationships, land lines are a thing of the [...]
Lake Mary teen counselor offers advice on technology and how it's used as a weapon for teen abuse. Teens use technology as a way of stalking, abusing, and blackmailing others. In most relationships, Instant Messaging, texting, and social networking places [...]
Orlando adult teen substance abuse counselor on teen celebrities with alcohol issues and where are they now. Lindsey Lohan, Brittany Spears, and Shia LaBeouf are all popular celebrities with alcohol or drug problems. Shia LaBeouf reportedly drank and smoked [...]
