7 Tips for Boosting Happiness | Brad Pitt | Depression Counselor
7 Tips for Boosting Happiness! Brad Pitt recently answered marriage questions about his relationship with Angelina Jolie, and shared his personal history of struggling with depression as a teenager and young adult. He reports that he has since overcome the blues. Here are some tips to boost your own happiness ratings: 1. Practice conscious acts of kindness. Research indicates that [...]
Gaslighting in Relationships
Gaslighting is a very common form of manipulation, but few have heard of the term or can identify it. The information presented here is to inform about and help recognize this type of relational abuse, and then help combat it. What is “gaslighting”? Gaslighting is a manipulation tactic that makes the victim start to believe that they are crazy, [...]
A.D.D. Leading to Child Suicides
According to a recent study, A.D.D. (Attention Deficit Disorder) is the most typical diagnosis among children under 12 years of age who commit suicide. Few children from ages 5 to 11 commit suicide and not much is known regarding these incidents. This recent study compares 87 children, ages 5 to 11, who took their own lives with 606 adolescents [...]
Suicide Prevention: You Can Make a Difference
Suicide: one of the few remaining taboo subjects in polite society. It’s a tragic topic and not one people what to discuss but with the World Health Organization reporting approximately one death every 40 seconds due to suicide, it is essential that prevention be taught. This year the Netflix original show “13 Reasons Why” brought suicide, specifically teen suicide, [...]
Jenny McCarthy & Her Sons Battle | Autistic Spectrum Counselor on 5 Signs of Autism
Jenny McCarthy has gone from a Playboy model, to comedian, and actress. She is using her celebrity however, to draw attention to Autism and has written a book about her challenges and treatment approaches that have helped her son. The diagnosis of Autism has exploded in the past ten years. It occurs in all ethnic groups, and is more [...]
After the Tragedy: PTSD as the Result of Mass Shootings
The recent mass shooting in Las Vegas, which left at least 59 dead and over 500 more injured, has been confirmed as the deadliest in modern U.S. history. Sadly, gun violence is a pressing issue in the U.S. According to Gun Violence Archive, there have been 274 mass shootings in the U.S. during 2017 so far, with 11,763 overall [...]
Las Vegas Massacre | What to do When you Don’t know What to do? | 5 Tips That Will Help
What to do When you Don’t know What to do? If you are like most people and watch the news, the world is probably looking pretty scary lately. Recent hurricanes have ravaged from Texas to Florida, up the east coast and the entire country of Puerto Rico as well as many islands in the Caribbean. Earthquakes in Mexico, mass [...]
“People” People | 4 Facts About What It Means To Be An Extrovert
“You’re so outgoing!” “You’re such a ‘people’ person!” “You’re the life of the party!” If you’ve ever heard these things, you might be an extrovert. Being an extrovert is more than just being outgoing. Being extroverted has a lot to do with where you get your energy, and how you process things. Here are a few extrovert facts. Extroverts [...]
5 Toxic Friendship Warning Signs | Counselor
Friendship is something we all need at one point or another. Throughout life we can see how making friends can become a bit more challenging throughout the years. One misconception we tend to have is that we have to be friends with anyone who shares a commonality with us. Sometimes that friendship may work out but other times we [...]
Hurricane Harvey | 5 Tips to Deal with Grief and Loss When Tragedy Hits
We are never prepared for tragedy. It has been 12 years since a category 3 or stronger has made landfall in the United States. There has been more than 40 inches of rainfall in southeast Texas since Thursday evening. Just to get an idea — the average YEARLY rainfall for Houston is 49.76 inches.
The Quiet Ones | 4 Facts About What It Means To Be An Introvert | Therapist
“You’re so shy!” “Why don’t you talk?” “Come to the party, it’ll be fun!” These are just a few phrases you might be familiar with if you’re an introvert. Being an introvert doesn’t mean being shy or antisocial. Being introverted has a lot to do with where you get your energy, and how you process things. Here are a few [...]
Are You Tired of Your Job? | 3 Tips On Finding A Career You Love
Do you wake up in the morning dreading to go to work? Or maybe your job does not bring you the joy that is used to? You’re not alone. According to Deloitte’s shift index survey, 80% of people don’t enjoy their work. With about 30% of the human life being spent working that’s a large portion of our life [...]
Revenge Porn Blac Chyna Rob Kardashian | A New Form of Relationship Abuse | Marriage Counselor
Reality television star Rob Kardashian made headlines last week after publicly posting privately shared nude photos of ex-fiancée Blac Chyna on his Instagram account while accusing her of infidelity. Kardashian also shared a video of Chyna in bed with another man and made various defamatory claims against his ex, taking his tirades to Twitter after his Instagram account was deleted [...]
4 Reasons Why Social Media Leaves Us Feeling Dissatisfied | Orlando Therapist
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 of these sites, and others like them, points to a higher likelihood of suffering from depression. Teenagers and young adults [...]
Anxiety on the Brink | 4 Steps on How to Talk It Down
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 order to relate to other sufferers. Even celebrities such as Selena Gomez and Lady Gaga have opened up to the [...]
ADHD Therapist | Three Most Hated Non-Medical ADHD Tips
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 abuse drugs as they get older. Why? The most common reaction is "My parents are giving me drugs, why don't [...]
Adrenaline Unhealthy and Healthy Effects on the Body | 4 Proper Ways to Release Adrenaline
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 by a hostile and negative environment will likely build emotions such as fear, sadness and anger. Due to the constant charges [...]
8 Anti-Bullying Prevention Tips | Villages Charter Middle School Shooting Near Miss | near Orlando Florida
Two teenagers ages 13 & 14 were arrested when Sumter County Florida Sheriff Deputies executed search warrants both homes and found weapons. They were charged for conspiracy to commit murder. Teen friends were told not to go to school that day or yell "Eugene" to signal the shooters not to kill them. Students reported that the two students planned to [...]
Parents Going from “Idol to Idiot!” – Middle School Transition Tips | Teen Counselor Therapist
Going from "Idol to Idiot" in the eyes of their Middle Schooler! It is this battlefield of questions that we leave our children to face their own fears, tackle their own obstacles and to become their own person; and all too often it is with our regret that we have not prepared them for this fight. The middle school transition [...]
Why is He ready for Counseling when She’s Checked Out? | Tips to Get Your Spouse to Couples Counseling by Orlando Marriage Counselor
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 over before hitting him between the eyes with "I want to separate." Why do some spouses wait until the marriage [...]
3 Ways to Comfort Kids After Law Enforcement Loss | Orlando Counselor
Today we are mourning the loss of two of our finest law enforcement officers, Master Sgt. Debra Clayton, an officer with the Orlando Police Department and Deputy First Class Norman Lewis, an Orange County Deputy Sheriff. Sgt. Clayton was fatally shot on Monday by Markeith Loyd after she approached him for questioning in a Walmart parking lot. Loyd was [...]
Gaming Addiction | World of Warcraft (WarCrack): Quick Way to Lose Your Spouse, Job or Fail School
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 danger it is possible it could turn into an addiction. Children & Teens are skipping school playing Ruinscape, World of [...]
Rashaan Salaam Heisman | 7 Signs to Look for to Prevent Suicide | Orlando Depression Counselor
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 over 1000 yards and had 10 touchdowns his rookie year. However, injuries slowed him down the next 2 years with [...]
5 Tips for Dating Safely Online | Orlando Counselor
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 met a woman name Hailey Bustos on Plentyoffish.com and even went out on a date with her. After taking her [...]
Winter Park Teen Death: 5 Ways to Help Teens Cope with Grief and Loss
15-year-old, Winter Park High student, Roger Trinidade, dies after altercation with teens: 5 Tips to help teens cope with grief and loss. On Saturday, October 15, 2016, 15-year-old, Roger Trinidade, died after an alleged altercation with some fellow Winter Park High School students. Roger was found unconscious in Central Park, off of Park Avenue, in Winter Park. Monday, Roger was [...]