Social media is bringing us closer than ever before, but is it making us overwhelmingly happier? The answer is no, according to studies done on the effects of sites like Facebook, Instagram, and Snapchat on users. Increased time spent [...]
Anxiety is one of the main mental health issues plaguing the people of the millennial and Z generations. There are many articles and blog style posts about the issue; even memes and jokes that internet users have created in [...]
When our routine gets in our way it seems so difficult to find time for self- care. Guess what? We need to make time for it, regardless. Our life can get out of control if we are not aware and conscious of [...]
Orlando Therapist ADHD Expert Gives Three Most Hated Non-Medical ADHD Tips While prescription medication has it's place, there are research studies which show children who have been placed on ADHD medication while young are substantially more likely to use and [...]
Throughout our experiences, we interact with a variety of situations, people, and environments that have an extraordinary effect on our mind and body. Our childhood can design important aspects of our identity and how we interact in relationships. A child who was repeatedly exposed to and stimulated [...]
How many times do we find ourselves saying, “I would love to do that, but I just don’t have the time?” Whether it’s spending more time with your kids, enjoying that date night, learning a new skill, or even [...]
Why is it when a woman asks for a divorce, all of a sudden he is ready to call the counselor? Why do women wait until they get to the point of feeling it's [...]
Do you notice that your spouse or child becomes irritable when you suggest that they decrease the time they spend gaming? Do you wonder how much is too much? Gaming is not all together a negative activity but one [...]
Rashaan Salaam, 1994 Heisman Trophy winner and 1995 first round NFL draft pick was found dead December 5th, 2016. His mother reports suspected suicide because they found a note. Rashaan's first season with the Chicago Bears he rushed for [...]
5 Tips for Dating Safely Online On August 19, 2016, Adam Hilarie, a loving single father, aspiring boxer and resident of Winter Haven Florida became the latest victim of an online dating scam which resulted in his death. He [...]
FACEBOOK and Divorce | Social Networking Woes | Tips to Safeguard your Marriage | New York Daily News A third of America’s divorces implicates Facebook as the culprit of destruction. According to an article posted by New York Daily [...]
Viewers of the Simpsons learned that Homer Simpson has been diagnosed with narcolepsy. Narcolepsy is a pretty unusual disorder, though it is debilitating. Its defining feature is excessive sleep or sleepiness during the day. Typical patients begin to show symptoms in [...]
5 Character Lessons Kids & Teens Can Learn from the 2016 Rio Olympians It has been thrilling watching the 2016 Summer Rio Olympics these past 2 weeks. It has been full of stories of dedication, redemption, comebacks, and unbelievable achievements [...]
Colors You Love Say A lot About YOU! | 3 Tips to Improve Your Mood | Jada Jackson LMHC Have you ever heard the saying, “If you look good, you feel good”? Well some research is now showing that [...]
Are You Stressed? | 3 Tips to Stress Less | Jada Jackson LMHC In the day and age of increased activity, heavier workloads, demands to be the very best in all aspects of life, constantly being on the move, and [...]
The days following the tragic Dallas shooting have been filled with anger and pain after leaving five Dallas officers dead, seven injured, and two civilians injured. After attempting to process a wave of erratic emotion, many Americans are left [...]
Dallas Depression Therapist gives 3 Tips to Control your Sweet Tooth and Your Depression Dallas Counselor Jada Jackson, MS, LMHC ask do you have a sweet tooth? When the dessert cart comes around, do you get excited and even feel [...]
Orlando, Florida woke up Sunday morning to horrific news. There was a mass shooting at a nightclub killing 50 people. Identified gunman, Omar Marteen, opened fire at Pulse Club in the early hours on Sunday filling the streets of downtown [...]
This weekend our Orlando community was rocked by a series of fatal shootings. First, Voice alumni and YouTube sensation Christina Grimmie was gunned down by a deranged fan Friday night while she signed autographs for fans. She had just [...]
It can be difficult dealing with anxiety, depression, or a multitude of other mental illnesses let alone talking about it, but that’s just what Kristen Bell, and Johnny Rzeznik of the Goo Goo Dolls did this past week. Kristen Bell [...]
As parents and caregivers we desire for our children to be confident and strong. We also thrive to protect them from any harm and/or stresses. However, no matter how much we try there is no way we can fully [...]
This past week, with the passing of the singer Prince at the relatively young age of 57, we were reminded of how short life can be. I hear time and time again “I can’t believe how fast this year [...]
This past week on the season finale of The Bachelor, Ben Higgins proposed to Lauren Bushnell leaving JoJo Fletcher in heartbreak. JoJo spoke to People Magazine about her outlook moving forward and her reaction to her breakup with Ben [...]
Sunday night at the Oscars Lady Gaga gave a powerful performance of “Till It Happens to You” from the documentary The Hunting Ground, shedding light about sexual assault on college campuses. The message that Lady Gaga, as well as [...]
Orlando counselor, Mayeling Angelastro comments on meaningful apologies and the healing that comes from letting go of past hurts! Miss Universe 2015 has left many people raged and talking all over social media this morning. According to the media, [...]
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 [...]
Paris Terrorist Attacks: 5 Ways to Face Your Worst Fears This weekend 129 people were killed by terrorist attacks in Paris, France with 80 seriously injured. The certainty of whether other attacks are imminent either there or in our [...]
Hayden Panettiere, actress from Nashville, confirmed seeking treatment for postpartum depression. During her appearance on Live! With Kelly and Michael, she described it as "something that's completely uncontrollable, and it's really painful, and it's really scary, and women need a [...]
3 Ways to Help Victims of Domestic Violence Not Hurt Them | Judge Jails Domestic Violence Victim | Lake Mary DV Counselor On July 30th Seminole County Judge, Jerri Collins, berated a domestic violence victim for failing to appear [...]
This month Republican Candidate for President, Carly Fiorina, was criticized by front runner, Donald Trump for her looks. In a recent interview with Rolling Stone Magazine, when asked about her Trump remarked, “Look at the face. Would anyone vote [...]
Ashley Madison, a website designed to arrange intimate encounters among philandering spouses, was recently hacked and the thought-to-be-confidential names of its members was made public, and the list has destroyed marriages, families and careers across the globe. The Ashley Madison hack [...]
The movie "Inside Out" is based on 5 different emotions a person is faced with from birth and throughout childhood. The first emotion shown as a baby is joy, quickly followed by sadness. The movie continues to show how the [...]
5 Things Victims of Sexual Assault Can Learn from Bill Cosby’s Accusers For months now the media has been reporting on the alleged sexual assaults of women by Bill Cosby, iconic TV father of the 80’s, comedian and family [...]
32 year old Kathryn “Kate” Steinle was in the prime of her career, she was loved by coworkers, family and friends, and was shot and killed at Pier 14 in San Francisco while walking with her father. The incident that took [...]
The events of the Baltimore Super Mom Viral Youtube Video has inspired Lake Mary Counselor to give 5 Ways Parents Can Help Teens Affect Social Change. By now you have see the video that went viral Monday of Toya Graham, [...]
Orlando Grief Counselor offers Grieving Tips for Grey’s Anatomy - The Death of Derek Sheppard - Famously known for saying “It’s a beautiful day to save lives.” Derek Sheppard is a fictional character, but for a 11 years, millions [...]
Things we can learn from Scandal ABC TV Show and 4 Tips to Avoid Dysfunctional Relationships by Orlando Marriage Counselor and Expert! Dysfunctional relationships have been well known in the world of movies and TV shows for years, but Scandal’s [...]
NBC interviews Clermont Orlando Counselor on Central Florida Domestic Violence Shootings and 10 Stress Management Tips. 13 people were shot and 7 of the victims died over last weekend in Central Florida. 28 year old, Alma Menton was shot and [...]
Orlando Trauma Counselor gives tips on how to face our fears in the midst of instability. The recent Paris-Attack is claimed to be the deadliest terrorist attack in over 50 years. According to abcnews.com: The attack at the Satirical French [...]
Orlando Grief Counselor, May Angelastro, MA provides 5 tips for dealing with a terminally ill relative or friend. On Saturday, 29 year old Brittany Maynard used Oregon's Death with Dignity law to end her life. Brittany was diagnosed with an [...]
Facebook went down Friday morning a couple weeks ago due to technical difficulties affecting their API and web surfaces. According to the media, people were calling 911 to find out when Facebook will be back up. As we all [...]
As you already know, the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge has taken the US by the storm. Celebrity's and politicians have been soaked into this challenge as well! Amyotrophic lateral Sclerosis (ALS), often referred to as "Lou Gehrig's Disease," is a progressive [...]
Two persons of interest were arrested for suspected link to 30 arson incidents in the Orlando area. Since June 2014 there has been: Eleven residential arson incidents in Sanford Twelve in the Orlando area Three in the Daytona area. CFN 13 [...]
Depression is a BEAST! Did you know that the more beautiful, talented and popular people fight harder to slay the beast of depression? Some of Hollywood’s most famous beauties have been diagnosed with depression: Ashley Judd, Owen Wilson, Demi [...]
Orlando Marriage Counselor May Angelastro discusses tips to survive infidelity. Recovering from infidelity is often challenging and often most of these marriages end in divorce. However, some couples survive infidelity like Fergie and Josh Duhmel did back in 2012. Defining [...]
Justin Bieber & Orlando Bloom's ex-wife Miranda Kerr It was reported that Orlando Bloom and Justin Bieber got into a scuffle at a restaurant in Spain after Bieber made a rude remark about cheating with Bloom’s ex-wife, Miranda Kerr. [...]
As we watch the World Cup series, we can witness all the intense emotions these athletes are faced with. As usual, when there is a bad call or a dirty play, anger is easily triggered. Consequently, we witness poor anger [...]
Orlando Teen Anger Management Counselor Group Expert on 5 Parenting Tips on How to Deal with Angry Teens It is no secret that parenting gets more challenging during the teenage years. Many parents often are faced with confusion and a sense [...]
Just participating in sports does not automatically foster positive growth in children. Many factors play a crucial role in your child’s success with athletics. The top four factors that I have found to help encourage positive sports participation are: Fun [...]
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 [...]
