Tom Brady and Gisele Bundchen have been a couple since 2006 and although they seem like a fairy tale couple, their recent drama proves otherwise. Tom’s first son was born in 2007. However, his first child was not with [...]
Dr. William Eaton describes phobias to include fear and avoidance (Eaton et al., 2020) in his study. He explains that most phobias will begin in childhood, though will maintain maximum strength in midlife and late in life. The authors [...]
Women's Mental Health is a crucial issue that affects millions of women worldwide. Over 1 in 5 women in the United States in the past year have experienced a mental health condition. Common conditions are anxiety and depression, although [...]
As we begin each year, it's important to be aware of seasonal depression. Seasonal Affective Disorder, commonly known as SAD, affects many of us during the fall and winter seasons. This is not just the winter blues or holiday [...]
Orlando PTSD Counselor discussed the sudden loss of country singer Jake Flint, died in his sleep just hours after getting married. He was only 37 years of age and had a sudden death while sleeping. According to his loved [...]
Orlando Sexual Abuse Counselor on how Sexual Assault untreated can effect a victim of abuse. Shame, despair, and powerless are a few of the emotions that victims of rape and sexual assault may experience. These same emotions often interfere [...]
With summer coming to an end, many kids have experienced a change in their sleeping habits. Children get less sleep in the summer due to long nights of staying up late without the responsibility of having school the next [...]
According to Orlando anxiety counseling experts we all experience anxiety, but it can be especially hard for many people. There are several aspects of life that may induce anxiety. Recently, fidget rings have surfaced and seem to be helping [...]
Depression Counselor on Perfectionist 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. [...]
Hate Father’s Day? Here’s How to Turn the Day Around If you’re reading this article, you are probably one of the many dads hoping to get through the day. Like any holiday, I guarantee many past emotions are brought [...]
"In a world that is increasingly technological, we use our electronic devices for everything, from work-related matters to personal communication. Think about it, dads. When was the last time we expressed our sentiments in a truly thoughtful way to [...]
Due to modern medicine and medical procedures, it is difficult to think that every mother was at risk when she gave birth. Most experiencing pregnancy go as planned or with slight complications. But according to the World Health Organization [...]
Orlando family counselor offers as simple conflict resolution program to resolve conflict quickly and get back to privileges. “Sorry! Sorry! Sorry,” is what students/siblings receive over and over again, and then the perpetrator receives a time out, grounding, loses [...]
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 [...]
Orlando Teen Counselor gives parents tips for setting rules with the Prom. So, what’s a parent to do? There are so many questions to answer and some parents are not sure which way to turn. With the approach of [...]
Do you feel like it takes begging, pleading or even an ultimatum to get your husband to consider marriage counseling? Try to understand from your husband’s point of view why he may be apprehensive about the whole counseling process. This may help [...]
Tips for helping a friend who is cutting
Ok, maybe we have not all actually sat down and written out a list of what our partner “must have” in order for us to marry them, but we have certainly thought about it! Some have taken the time [...]
Orlando ADHD Counseling Expert Jim West, MA, LMHC interviewed by Fox 35 | ADHD linked to High Fat Diet? | University of Illinois Food for Thought: Another study linking proving that how we eat effects how we think! There was [...]
World Kindness Day World Kindness Day is celebrated on November 13th every year. It is a day to promote and celebrate acts of kindness among individuals and communities, and to raise awareness about the positive impact that kindness [...]
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 [...]
The holidays considerably involve spending quality time with friends and family which tend to involve lots of food, activities, and holiday-themed beverages. While it is perfectly okay to enjoy these activities with the ones you love and appreciate the [...]
Holiday Survival sleep Tips to Survive the holidays Christmas can be so exciting and fun but also exhausting and overwhelming as well. Shopping from store to store, and attending holiday parties are fun to celebrate but often we can [...]
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 [...]
Tele-health expert | 10 Tips to Managing Coronavirus Anxiety and Social Isolation Dealing with the unknown can be very scary. This pandemic happening around the globe has brought feelings of stress, anxiety and fear in our lives. In times [...]
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 [...]
Are you dreading the chaos of the holidays with the cooking, entertaining, shopping, decorating, etc? Not looking forward to the in-laws meddling in your family or talking about politics? Living a day by day routine can be difficult to manage, [...]
Orlando Depression Counselor gives tips for depression during the holidays! Whether someone has lost a loved one, has a house in foreclosure, or gone through a divorce, Christmas is an especially difficult time of year. Loss, death, separation, and [...]
Can’t resist that extra portion? Have to go through that drive through? Have to eat dessert, or maybe two? Now that the holidays are behind us, many will turn their focus to improving health and shedding unwanted pounds. The [...]
Orlando Family Therapist on 4 Tips to Thrive Through the Holidays If you are like most people, when you see the holiday displays around Halloween, you ask yourself, is it that time already? Holidays can be met with mixed emotions, [...]
Orlando Depression Counselor answers the question how do I know if I am depressed? According to the National Institute of Mental Health, during any 1-year period, 17.6 million American adults or 10% of the population suffer from a depressive [...]
Do you remember where you were when those planes struck the World Trade Center? Did you know someone that worked in the Twin Towers? Did you lose a loved one or a friend? Do you still have feelings of grief [...]
Daily Homeschool Schedule Advice The coronavirus pandemic is continuously changing our lives, but one thing for sure is, you’re unsure of how to go about the next few weeks. Like most parents, you’ve suddenly found yourself solely responsible for [...]
Going back to school has always been a stressful time. School supply shopping, school clothes, class schedules, getting your child back onto a school schedule, bus times, etc..But things have become an entirely new level of stress because of Covid-19. [...]
Tips for Dads with Daughters! Being a good dad to a daughter involves taking an active role in her life, providing emotional support, and being a positive role model 1. Spend quality time with your daughter. Set aside time [...]
“Courageous: Honor Begins at Home” is a movie that tells the story of five fathers. The film showcases men, from all different cultural backgrounds, with the universal desire to become strong fathers. As the film displays, being a father [...]
Super Bowl commercials went beyond the usual humor in Doritos and Budweiser campaigns. These commercials pulled at the heart strings of many dads across the nation that may have inspired them to be more present for their children and teens. It appears that [...]
Just like every school year, a new set of challenges is presented before him. With these challenges comes both stress and excitement. Do you remember your first day of class? Maybe you were like me and unable to sleep. [...]
“Reducing Stress from Tests!” “I am going to fail the FSA and repeat third grade!” “I don’t have enough time for the test!” “I can’t sleep the night before the test!” February and March many students across the state [...]
Valentine’s Day is an excellent way for couples to take a little extra time and show each other their appreciation for all that they do. We can get so caught up in our busy schedules that we may forget [...]
Are you dreading the holidays? Do you have to split holidays with more than two groups of relatives? Do you feel you are traveling all over the place and resent holidays? Are you a people pleaser and trying to [...]
Stereotypes of all different cultures, races, ethnicities and religions exist in the world. People all over the world experience the effects of stereotyping. Children in schools experience stereotyping in the form of bullying, students in college experience stereotyping, adults in [...]
If you were to sit in on a public classroom in 2022, vs sitting in one in 2019, you would see a clear difference in the mood, energy, and overall flow of the day. The pandemic of 2020 still [...]
The Social Dilemma If you’re anything like the other 182.8 million Netflix subscribers, you probably saw “The Social Dilemma” in Netflix's “trending now” category. This hour and a half movie supposedly covers the dangers of social media on human [...]
Technology has become extremely advanced and invites people to spend several hours online – neglecting daily tasks such as communicating with people, spending quality time with family and friends, and doing activities face to face with people. Video games [...]
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 [...]
Relationships can be difficult, but when you add a global pandemic, quarantines, curfews, and the mass hysteria flowing through society, relationships can seem almost impossible. You’re stuck in the house all day, unable to distract yourself with your usual daily [...]
The coronavirus has become a global pandemic. Schools are shut down, bars, restaurants, beaches, almost everything has closed its doors. Some people aren’t able to go into work, and some have completely lost their jobs. Should you be afraid? [...]
Suddenly Homeschooling because of the Coronavirus? How to Guide Learning at Home In the many changes to everyday life due to coronavirus, school and day-care closures are one of them. Unexpectedly everything from major universities, to day-care centers have [...]
Tips when Quarantined to Relieve Stress, Keep your Kids Busy and Bond with your Family Background With coronavirus spreading daily and the uncertainty of the future, things can be extremely stressful. Don’t be ashamed if you begin to feel [...]
