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5 Steps for Back to School Success: Orlando Counselor

Summer is coming to a close.  Play dates, family vacations and trips to grandma’s house may have made for a great time.  With over a week left until school starts, the thought of going back to school may elicit [...]

By |August 31st, 2026|ADHD, Anxiety, Aspergers, Autism, Blog, Bullying, Bullying at School, Bullying in the School, Bullying Tips | Parents & Students, Children, Family, Lyris Steuber, Orlando, Parenting, Teens, Updates|

Is Social Media Addiction in Kids Disrupting Daily Life?

Key HighlightsKids addicted to social media show emotional, behavioural, and attention changes earlyAddiction involves anxiety, dependency, and compulsive scrolling behaviour patternsPlatforms are designed to hold attention using dopamine-driven engagement loopsSleep disruption and reduced academic focus are common early warning signsEmotional [...]

By |September 19th, 2025|Blog, Matthew Martin, Video and Social Media Addiction|

Nurturing Relationships

How can communication improve a romantic relationship? Effective communication fosters understanding and trust in romantic relationships, deepening affection. By openly sharing feelings and discussing issues constructively, partners can appreciate each other's shortcomings. Active listening strengthens emotional connections and intimacy. [...]

By |June 16th, 2025|Conflict Resolution & Repair Relationships, Marriage, Orlando, Relationships, Resolve Conflict, Tessa McKee|

Be Mine Orlando Marriage Counselor 4 Valentine Tips for Men

According to the National Retail Federation, Valentine’s Day spending for 2023 was $25.9 billion. The average person was expected to spend $193 last year. There was even a study of the 10 most romantic cities based upon how much [...]

By |February 6th, 2025|adults, Adults, Blog, Boca Raton, Conflict Resolution & Repair Relationships, Couples, Dana West, Dating, Family, Hooking Up, Life Coaching, Lyris Steuber, Marriage, Matthew Martin, Orlando, Pedro Michael Valdez IV, Pre-Marital, Relationships, Teens, The Hook Up Mentality, Updates|

7 Tips to Keep your New Year’s Resolutions | Forbes | Marriage Counselor Daily Buzz TV

2019 New Year's Resolutions | 7 Tips to Keep your New Year's Resolutions | Forbes Did you make a New Year’s Resolution for 2019? If you did, there is a strong possibility that you will not see it through to [...]

By |December 29th, 2024|Anger, Anger Management - Child or Adolescents, Anxiety, Career, Conflict Resolution & Repair Relationships, Couples, Dallas Texas Counseling, Dating, Depression, Divorce, Divorce, Family, Hooking Up, Jada Jackson, Marriage, Orlando, Parenting, Pre-Marital, Relationships, Resolve Conflict, Updates|

20 Self-esteem Activities for Teens For Utmost Confidence

Key Highlights Understand why teenagers often struggle with self-esteem during adolescence. Learn to recognise the early signs of low self-esteem before they affect daily life. Explore 20 self-esteem activities that help teenagers build confidence and resilience. Find out which [...]

By |October 8th, 2024|Anxiety, Aspergers, Autism, Blog, Brandon Feinberg, Bullying, Bullying Tips | Parents & Students, Depression, Jada Jackson, Jim West, Life Coaching, Lyris Steuber, Orlando, Self Esteem, Self-Care, self-esteem, Self-growth, Sports Psychology, Teens|

Sex, Students & Teachers | 10 Tips to Protect Your Child | Michelle Preston | Family Counselor

10 Tips to Protect Your Child | Student-Teacher Relationship | Michelle Preston A high school teacher having sex with a teenaged student is the hot topic this week. Once again, a female teacher is accused of seducing a young [...]

By |August 13th, 2024|Addictions, Adults, Anxiety, Blog, Children, Depression, Hooking Up, Jada Jackson, Orlando, Parenting, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Relationships, Sexual Abuse, Sexual Addictions, Teens, The Hook Up Mentality, Updates|

Orlando Social Skills Groups for Effective Peer Interaction

Key Highlights Social skills are essential for effective peer interaction and can be developed at any age. Socially awkward individuals may struggle with body language, social anxiety, be a target for bullying and negative beliefs. Early identification and intervention [...]

By |July 19th, 2024|Aspergers, Autism, Blog, Brandon Feinberg, Bullying, Bullying in the School, Bullying Tips | Parents & Students, Children, Dance Camps, David Duany, Day Camps, Gaming, Jim West, Oppositional Defiance Disorder, Orlando, Products, Self Esteem, Self Harm, Self-Care, self-esteem, Self-growth, Social Skills, Social Skills Group Curriculum, Stressless, Summer Camps, Teens, Video and Social Media Addiction|

Exploring Childhood Trauma: Orlando Counselor

Childhood trauma is a pervasive issue that affects millions of children worldwide. Traumatic events experienced in childhood can have long-lasting effects on a person's physical and mental health. While children are often seen as resilient, it is crucial to [...]

By |April 25th, 2024|Anxiety, Blog, Bullying, Bullying in the School, Bullying Tips | Parents & Students, EMDR, Orlando, Pedro Michael Valdez IV, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), self-esteem, Sexual Abuse, Teens|

How to Help Electronic Addiction | Orlando Counselor

Introduction: How to Help Electronic Addiction In today's digital age, children are increasingly becoming dependent on electronics such as smartphones, tablets, and computers. This overdependence on technology, including popular platforms like Instagram, can have negative effects on their physical [...]

By |April 22nd, 2024|Addictions, Aspergers, Autism, Blog, Gaming, Jim West, Oppositional Defiance Disorder, Orlando, Parenting, Self Esteem, self-esteem, Social Skills, Social Skills Group Curriculum, Teens, Video Game Addiction, Video Games|

Co-Parenting a Child with ADHD | Orlando Counselor

Key Highlights Understanding ADHD in children is crucial for effective co-parenting strategies. Consistency and communication are key elements in co-parenting a child with ADHD. Behavioral strategies, such as positive reinforcement and structured routines, can help manage ADHD symptoms. Educational [...]

By |April 21st, 2024|ADHD, ADHD, Family, Jim West, Orlando, Parenting, Social Skills, Social Skills Group Curriculum, Stressless, Teens, Updates|

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. Trauma [...]

By |February 6th, 2024|adults, Adults, Blog, Children, Cutting, Dana West, EMDR, Lyris Steuber, Pedro Michael Valdez IV, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Self Harm, Self-Care, self-esteem, Sexual Abuse, Teens, Treatment Alternatives, Updates|

5 Ways Dads Impact Teen Self Esteem | Penn State Study | Orlando Counselor Jim West

"I don't understand why my daughter is so sad lately? "Why is my son spending time with bad influences?" "Why does my daughter go out with abusive guys?" "Why does my son have such low self esteem?" If you [...]

By |February 5th, 2024|Addictions, ADHD, Adults, Blog, Brandon Feinberg, Children, Dating, David Duany, Defiance Teens Slider, Depression, Family, Gemima McMahon, Jim West, Life Coaching, Lyris Steuber, Oppositional Defiance Disorder, Orlando, Parenting, Pedro Michael Valdez IV, Relationships, Self Esteem, Self-Care, self-esteem, Self-growth, Social Skills, Stressless, Teens|

5 Things to Say to a Child or Teen if a Peer Commits Suicide | Empathy Now | Orlando Counselor

Lake Mary Teen Suicide: 5 Things to Say to a Child or Teen if a Peer Commits Suicide A Lake Mary High School teen who struggled with mental health issues and who had just broken up with her boyfriend [...]

By |February 4th, 2024|adults, Adults, Blog, Boca Raton, Brandon Feinberg, Cutting, David Duany, Depression, Family, Gemima McMahon, Jada Jackson, Lyris Steuber, Orlando, Parenting, Pedro Michael Valdez IV, Self Esteem, Self Harm, Self-Care, self-esteem, Self-growth, Teens, Treatment Alternatives, Updates|

Orlando Marriage Counselors Valentine’s Day Tips for You

How Comparing Effects Your Partner What are some Valentine's Day tips for singles and couples from an Orlando marriage counselor? Some Valentine's Day tips for dating singles and couples from an Orlando marriage counselor include: for singles, focus on self-love [...]

By |February 2nd, 2024|adults, Blog, Couples, Dana West, Dating, Divorce, Hooking Up, Lyris Steuber, Marriage, Matthew Martin, Orlando, Pre-Marital, Relationships, The Hook Up Mentality|

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 [...]

By |February 1st, 2024|Addictions, adults, Adults, Anger Management - Child or Adolescents, Anxiety, Blog, Children, Depression, Divorce, EMDR, Family, Grief, Orlando, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Relationships, Resolve Conflict, Sexual Abuse, Teens, Treatment Alternatives|

3 Lies Teen Girls Believe | Orlando Teen Counselor Dana West, LCSW

Ever stopped and wondered what happened to my sweet little baby girl while glancing at you’re teenage daughter struggling with self-esteem, relationships, and mood swings? It seems that it is a rite of passage in our society for teenage [...]

By |December 27th, 2023|Anorexia, Blog, Bulemia, Children, Cutting, Dana West, Depression, Eating Disorders, Oppositional Defiance Disorder, Orlando, Overeating, Parenting, Products, Self Esteem, Self Harm, Stressless, Teens|

Eating Disorders in 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 [...]

By |December 5th, 2023|adults, Anorexia, Anxiety, Blog, Bulemia, Bullying, Bullying at School, Cutting, Depression, Eating Disorders, Family, Jim West, Mentally Disabled, Orlando, Overeating, Parenting, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Self Esteem, Self Harm, Sexual Abuse, Stressless, Teens, Treatment Alternatives|

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 [...]

By |November 16th, 2023|Addictions, Anxiety, Blog, Bullying, Children, Conflict Resolution & Repair Relationships, Cyber Bullying, Depression, Jim West, Orlando, Parenting, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Resolve Conflict, Social Skills, Social Skills Group Curriculum, Teens|

Infertility and Its Effects: What You Need to Know

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 [...]

By |March 15th, 2023|adults, Adults, Anger, Anxiety, Blog, Children, Conflict Resolution & Repair Relationships, Couples, Dana West, Depression, Divorce, Divorce, Family, Grief, Marriage, Orlando, Parenting, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Relationships, Resolve Conflict, Womens Issues|

Overeating: Symptoms, Causes, and Coping Mechanisms for Better Mental Health

     Many people turn to overeating as a coping mechanism when they are dealing with difficult emotions or stress. Eating can provide a temporary distraction from negative feelings, and the act of eating can release feel-good chemicals in the [...]

By |February 23rd, 2023|adults, Adults, Blog, Diet, Eating Disorders, Family, Food, Healthy eating, Jim West, Life Coaching, Orlando, Overeating, Parenting, Perfectionism, Self Esteem, Treatment Alternatives, Womens Issues|

Bipolar Disorder: Symptoms and Treatments | Orlando Counselor

Bipolar disorder, also known as manic depression, is a mental health condition that affects a person's mood, energy, and ability to function. It is characterized by extreme shifts in mood, ranging from episodes of mania (a state of elevated [...]

By |February 23rd, 2023|adults, Blog, Borderline Personality Disorder, Depression, Family, Gemima McMahon, Jim West, Orlando, Parenting, Pedro Michael Valdez IV, Self Esteem, Self-Care, Treatment Alternatives|

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 [...]

By |February 10th, 2023|Blog, Couples, Dating, Divorce, Divorce, Family, Featured Article, Hooking Up, Jada Jackson, Jim West, Marriage, Media, Orlando, Pre-Marital, Relationships, The Hook Up Mentality, Updates|

Relationship Issues | Tips on How To Fix It | Orlando Counselor

Relationship Issues | How To Fix It| It's true that every couple experiences relationship issues at some point. No relationship is perfect, and disagreements and conflicts are a natural part of any partnership. What's important is how those issues [...]

By |January 6th, 2023|Adults, adults, Blog, Conflict Resolution & Repair Relationships, Couples, Dating, Depression, Divorce, Divorce, Family, Marriage, Parenting, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Pre-Marital, Relationships, Resolve Conflict|

Holiday Depression & Anxiety: Coping Strategies for a Happier Season

As the winter holiday season is coming up, we have to maintain awareness of our mental health. For many of us, the holiday season is filled with joy, fun, and time to gather with family and friends. Although, for [...]

By |November 17th, 2022|ADHD, ADHD, adults, Alcohol, Anger, Anxiety, Blog, Conflict Resolution & Repair Relationships, Depression, Family, Food, Grief, Healthy eating, Jim West, Overeating, Self Esteem, Self-Care, Self-growth, Social Skills|

How Do I Cope with My Child’s Diagnosis?

Over 3 million babies are born every year in the US. And with the birth of a child, there is not only new life, but new adventures, new possibilities, and new opportunities. As exciting as it may be to [...]

By |October 7th, 2022|ADHD, ADHD, adults, Adults, Anger Management - Child or Adolescents, Anorexia, Anxiety, Aspergers, Autism, Bulemia, Bullying in the School, Bullying Tips | Parents & Students, Conflict Resolution & Repair Relationships, Eating Disorders, EMDR, Family, Grief, Mentally Disabled, Multiple Personality Disorder, Oppositional Defiance Disorder, Overeating, Parenting, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Self Esteem, Self Harm, Self-Care, self-esteem, Self-growth, Sexual Abuse, Shermelia Drummer, Social Skills Group Curriculum, Stressless, Teens, Treatment Alternatives|

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 [...]

By |May 11th, 2022|Anger, Anger Management - Child or Adolescents, Anxiety, Blog, Bullying, Children, Conflict Resolution & Repair Relationships, Cyber Bullying, Depression, Jada Jackson, Orlando, Parenting, Relationships, Resolve Conflict, Self Harm, Social Skills Group Curriculum, Stressless, Teens|

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 [...]

By |December 15th, 2021|Adults, Anger Management - Child or Adolescents, Children, Depression, Divorce, Family, Jim West, Orlando, Parenting, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Self Esteem, Self-Care|

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 [...]

By |November 4th, 2021|Addictions, Adults, Anorexia, Anxiety, Blog, Bulemia, Depression, Eating Disorders, Family, Orlando, Overeating, Sexual Abuse, Teens, Treatment Alternatives|
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