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8 Characteristics of Teen & Serial Arsonists | Suspected Orlando Serial Arsonists Arrested | Steven Angle | Orlando Winter Park Counselor

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 [...]

Beauty & the Beast | Tips for Slaying Depression | Robin Williams | Jada Jackson, LMHC

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 Lovato, [...]

By |2020-01-06T22:46:37+00:00August 13th, 2014|Addictions, Adults, Alcohol, Blog, Dallas Texas Counseling, Depression, Drug, Jada Jackson, Updates|

5 Ways to Cope When Your Loved One is Mentally Ill | Robin Williams Died | Lake Mary Counselor FL

We learned today that Academy Award winning actor, Robin Williams, died of an apparent suicide at his home in California. Mr. William’s publicist, Mara Buxbaum, said in a statement that Mr. Williams had been battling severe depression. It has been [...]

By |2020-01-06T22:37:40+00:00August 12th, 2014|Addictions, Alcohol, Blog, Depression, Drug, Family, Lyris Steuber, Mentally Disabled, Orlando, Updates|

4 Tips to Survive Marital Infidelity | Fergie and Josh Duhmel | Orlando Marriage Counselor

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 infidelity [...]

By |2020-01-06T22:37:40+00:00August 7th, 2014|Adults, Blog, Couples, Divorce, Divorce, Marriage, Orlando, Relationships, Updates|

Lake Mary Counselor | 3 Reasons Why People Cheat | Justin Bieber & Orlando Bloom’s ex-wife Miranda Kerr

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. Distance [...]

By |2020-01-06T22:37:41+00:00August 1st, 2014|Adults, Blog, Couples, Divorce, Hooking Up, Lyris Steuber, Marriage, Orlando, Relationships, Updates|

Wesley Chapel Movie Theatre Shooting over Texting Curtis Reeves | Tips on How to express your concerns assertively | Channel 13 Counselor Dana West

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 [...]

By |2021-03-09T19:17:07+00:00January 16th, 2014|Adults, Anger, Blog, Dana West, Media, Orlando|

How to Identify Workplace Bullying and Tips for Victims | Jonathan Martin & Richie Incognito Bully Expert Dana West

Bullying and sports have made headlines since October 28, 2013 when Jonathan Martin, a 24-year-old offensive lineman for the Miami Dolphins left his team after reporting he was bullied by veteran teammate Richie Incognito.  Martin accused Incognito and others on the [...]

By |2021-03-09T19:19:04+00:00December 6th, 2013|Adults, Blog, Bullying, Dana West, Orlando, Stressless|

7 Issues to Address Before Marriage | Kim Kardashian and Kanye West Engaged | Marriage Counselor Relationship Expert Dana West, LCSW

The latest Hollywood love news is that Kim Kardashian was presented with a 15-carat diamond ring from her long-term rapper boyfriend Kanye West, on her birthday October 21, 2013.  This will be Kardashian’s third attempt to walk down the aisle [...]

By |2021-03-09T19:23:34+00:00October 23rd, 2013|Blog, Couples, Dana West, Dating, Divorce, Marriage, Orlando, Pre-Marital, Relationships|

Bruce and Kris Jenner Separated | Keeping up with the Kardashians TV | 5 Tips to Strengthen Friendship in your Marriage |Marriage Counselor

After 22 years of marriage Bruce and Kris Jenner call it quits and separate.  The Keeping up with the Kardashians TV stars have been fighting rumors of splitting up for the last few years.  From viewing the episodes, you can [...]

By |2021-03-09T19:24:38+00:00October 9th, 2013|Adults, Blog, Couples, Dana West, Divorce, Marriage, Orlando, Relationships, Updates|

Do Most Sexual Abuse Survivors Lose their Childhood | Amanda Perry, Michelle Knight, & Gina DeJesus | Dana West, LCSW Abuse Counselor

Darkness into Light Fleeing from the pits of darkness, Amanda Perry, 27, escaped from being held hostage for over a decade.  She called 911 at a neighbor’s house and found freedom after 10 years being held hostage.  She wasn’t the [...]

Coping with Tragedy | Fear, Anxiety and Grief after Boston Marathon Bombing | 3 Tips to Cope with Virtual Trauma |Trauma Counselor

Are we safe? Are our children safe? What’s the world coming to? What can we do when tragedy strikes? According to CBSNEWS.com, “Two bombs exploded near the crowded finish line of the Boston Marathon on Monday, killing two people and [...]

Facebook’s Sheryl Sandberg | Women in Leadership & Workplace | 3 Tips for Women Empowerment

Facebook's Sheryl Sandberg | Women in Leadership & Workplace | 3 Tips for Women Empowerment Harvard graduate and Facebook CEO, Sheryl Sandberg is making headlines with her unconventional approach to women and business. The businesswoman and mother of two speaks [...]

Substance Abuse Doesn’t Discriminate | Amanda Bynes DUI | Dana West Addictions Counselor

Substance Abuse Doesn’t Discriminate | Amanda Bynes DUI | Orlando Substance Abuse Counselor Dana Risucci-West, LCSW Addictions Expert Picture Perfect? Some people appear to have it all: good grades, rewarding careers, and loving families. What outsiders may not see behind [...]

By |2021-03-09T19:32:47+00:00March 5th, 2013|Addictions, Adults, Alcohol, Blog, Dana West, Drug, Orlando, Teens, Updates|

Lindsay Lohan | 3 Tips to Discuss Negative Celebrity Influence on Your Child |Teen Counselor

It’s no mystery that celebrities in America are intensely scrutinized through constant media attention.  Every movement and action is dissected, analyzed, and mocked by millions of strangers who know nothing about the reality of celebrities’ lives.  Every other day there [...]

By |2021-03-09T19:33:48+00:00January 10th, 2013|Addictions, Alcohol, Blog, Children, Drug, Family, Matthew Martin, Media, Orlando, Parenting, Teens|

Sandy Hook Elementary Shooting | Tips to Talk to your Kids | Adam Lanza |

The world stood still for a short moment. News reports described a horrific scene at a Connecticut elementary school. The report stated that a young man in a bulletproof vest forced his way into Sandy Hook Elementary School and opened [...]

9 Parent tips to talk to your kids after a school shooting | Newton Connecticut |Child Counselor Jim West

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 [...]

By |2021-03-09T19:35:53+00:00December 14th, 2012|Anxiety, Blog, Children, Family, Grief, Orlando, Parenting, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Teens|

Body Image HERO? Stella Boonshoft | Bikini Picture | Social Media Phenomenon

Body Image HERO: Stella Boonshoft | Bikini Picture |Social Media Phenomenon | Inner Beauty Coaching Tips Orlando Lake Mary Clermont Florida Eighteen-year-old Stella Boonshoft stood in her dorm-room and did the unthinkable…or at least that what our American culture would perceive [...]

Is Your Daughter OUT-OF-CONTROL? | Lindsey Lohan Arrested Again | Family Counselor 6 Tips for Parents and their DAUGHTERS!

Lindsey Lohan Article-Arrested Again | Is Your Daughter OUT-OF-CONTROL? | | 6 Tips for Parents and their DAUGHTERS! | Jada Collins, MS, Counseling Teens Orlando, Lake Mary and Clermont Florida Rich, beautiful, talented and OUT-OF-CONTROL! According to police, Lindsey Lohan was [...]

Counselor | 4 Tips to Reduce Social Bullying | Whitney Kropp | Lindsay Lohan | Mean Girls

The behavior we are referring to in this incident, is social bullying. Social bullying is a form of bullying that involves teasing someone because of their appearance, spreading lies or rumors, ignoring or even rejecting someone. Social bullying is [...]

Scrabble Tournament Cheating | Why Children Cheat |Family Therapist | 4 Tips for Parents

Scrabble Tournament Cheating | Why Children Cheat | Tips for Parents When the NY Times ran the story about the 13-year-old Scrabble player cheated in the National Scrabble Championship, the nation immediately asked the question, “What would cause a child [...]

Bus Monitor Karen Klein Bullied By Kids | Bully Tips for Parents

Bus Monitor Karen Klein Bullied By Kids | StressLess Bully Tips for Parents Sixty-eight year old Karen Klein became the talk of the nation…but for the wrong reason. Klein did not become a household name because of desire to become famous, [...]

Getting Help for Bullying |Bully Counselor | News 13 Jada Collins

How can parents help? On January 14, 2010, 15-year-old Phoebe Prince walked home from school after being bullied in the hallways of “mean girls” at a Massachusetts high school. Her bullies were angry that she had begun dating one of [...]

Ashton Kutcher & Demi Moore | Marriage Counselor | 3 Relationship Tips to Start Rebuilding Trust | Dr. Leslie

Ashton Kutcher and Demi Moores split brings often causes couples to look at their own relationship and how they could minimize the risk of divorce in their own lives.  Below are some suggestions to repair past hurts and keep your [...]

Marriage vs. Hooking up | Is Miley Cyrus too young to get married? | Premarital Counseling Tips

Marriage vs. Hooking up | Is Miley Cyrus too young to get married? | How young is too young to tie the knot? Miley Cyrus is getting married! Disney Channel superstar, Miley Cyrus announced she is engaged to “Hunger Games” [...]

Women Humiliated by Naked Photos | IsAnyoneUp.com / Girl Self Esteem Counselor | Tips to Protect your Online Identity | Hunter Moore

Women Humiliated by Naked Photos | IsAnyoneup.com website | Tips to Protect your Online Identity According to an Anderson Cooper article, “Melissa and Daveeda discovered naked photos of themselves posted online. These photos were sent anonymously to a website, which [...]

Why is your child Angry? | Child Counselor | 4 Tips to Understanding Your Child’s Emotions

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 [...]

Toddlers & Tiaras | Healthy or Harmful? |Family Counselor | Are Moms Living Vicariously through their Daughters?

Toddlers & Tiaras | Moms living vicariously through their daughters | Healthy or Harmful? TLC’s hit show Toddlers & Tiaras showcases the real life drama of beauty pageants and the behind the scenes chaos. Temper tantrums, explosive arguments and competitive [...]

Bully Movie Documentary 2012 should your Child See It? | 3 Quick Tips for Parents of Victims | CBS 6

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 are [...]

7 Tips For Better Sleep | Sleepless with Daylight Savings Time

With daylight savings time, people across the U.S. are adjusting to a new sleep schedule. While the need for the time change is debatable, what is not disputed is the importance of having a good night's sleep. One of the [...]

3 Social Networking Tips | Marine Sgt. Gary Stein Comments about Obama | FACEBOOK Etiquette 101

Military Sergeant Gary Stein comments about Obama | Should you “befriend” your boss and coworkers on FACEBOOK? | 3 Social Networking Tips for Personal & Professional Success Marine Sgt. Gary Stein's anti-Obama Facebook posts captured the attention of the military [...]

By |2020-01-06T22:47:13+00:00April 10th, 2012|Anger, Anxiety, Blog, Career, Dallas Texas Counseling, Depression, Jada Jackson, Orlando, Updates|

Hunger Games |5 Tips for a Healthy Body Image | Did Hollywood Finally Get it Right? | Jennifer Lawrence

The box-office hit movie, The Hunger Games, raked in millions of dollars opening weekend. However, the star of the film, Jennifer Lawrence, has been criticized by some viewers as being too heavy for the role. Lawrence, a beautiful, fit actress [...]

Anger Counselor Tips to Tame Emotions | Trayvon Martin & George Zimmerman | Spike Lee & Roseanne Barr Tweets

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 [...]

By |2021-03-09T19:59:08+00:00March 31st, 2012|Adults, Anger, Blog, Grief, Jim West, Media, Orlando, Resolve Conflict, Stressless|

Eating Disorders Therapist on Current Trends | 6 Facts You Likely Didn’t Know

Celebrities such as Demi Lovato, Nicole Richie, Ashlee Simpson, Oprah Winfrey, Mary-Kate Olsen, and Wynonna Judd have each shared, publicly, their issues with eating. Their openness contributes to increased attention and understanding of eating related issues. Increased diagnoses of eating [...]

Relationship Counselor offers 5 Tips for Balancing Work and Family | Madonna, Kardashian, Jolie, Stefani

5 Tips for Balancing Work and Family Gwen Stafani, Denise Richards, Katherine Heigl, Angelina Jolie, and Madonna are all mothers who are working to create balance between their careers and their children.  While parenthood is not always so glamourous, here [...]

By |2021-03-09T19:59:43+00:00March 14th, 2012|Adults, Anxiety, Blog, Career, Couples, Family, Marriage, Orlando, Parenting, Relationships, Updates|

Whitney Houston | 5 False Beliefs About Prescription Drugs and Addiction | Addictions Counselor

People all over the world mourned the tragic loss of one of the most talented singers of 1980's/1990's, Whitney Houston. She joins multiple other celebrities, such as Judy Garland, Margaux Hemingway, Heath Ledger, Michael Jackson, who have had their lives [...]

By |2021-03-09T20:01:20+00:00February 25th, 2012|Addictions, ADHD, Adults, Children, Drug, Orlando, Parenting, Self Harm, Teens, Updates|

Restraining Order one day, Dead the next | Tips to Cope with Domestic Violence

33 year old Rosamond McNeil died this week of a gunshot to her back. Her killer? Her abusive ex-boyfriend she tried many times to leave. The day before she died, she was granted a restraining order against her former boyfriend [...]

Orlando Counselor on Marriage vs. Cohabitation |

According to a Pew Research, “Barely half of all adults in the United States—a record low—are currently married, and the median age at first marriage has never been higher for brides (26.5 years) and grooms (28.7), according to a [...]

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