Emmanuel AME Church Massacre Dylann Roof | How to Comprehend the Incomprehensible
Orlando Grief Counselor comments on horrific events at Emmanuel AME Church Forgiveness over judgment prevails in Charleston, South Carolina In the wake of the recent tragedy, 9 deaths and many families shattered, strength prevails. Emmanuel AME Church, the oldest church in the South, and once visited by Dr Martin Luther King in his efforts to bring peace and unity [...]
Baltimore Super Mom | 5 Ways Parents Can Help Teens Affect Social Change | Lake Mary Counselor
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, a Baltimore mother of a 16 yr-old, who when protests turned violent Monday afternoon went out into the streets and [...]
Death of Derek Sheppard | Grief Counselor offers Grieving Tips
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 of fans felt a connection to Derek Sheppard. For some people Patrick Dempsey's characters demise has created a shock and [...]
Counselor on Central Florida Domestic Violence Shootings | NBC interview
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 died in Eustis in Lake County Florida, There was a triple shooting at the Harbor Apartments. There were 6 shootings [...]
Family Grieving | 5 Tips for Dealing with a Terminally ill Relative | Oregon’s Death with Dignity Law | Brittany Maynard | Orlando Grief Counselor
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 advanced brain cancer known as glioblastoma multiforme in January. After a series of procedures and prognosis, the young woman was [...]
Lake Mary Counselor | 5 Top Suicide Warning Signs for Children and Teens | Greenwood Lake Middle School
5 Top Suicide Warning Signs for Children and Teens It is with sadness that we learned this morning of the suicide death of one of our own children, a 14 year old male student who attended Greenwood Lake Middle School in Lake Mary. To make matters worse, the student’s body was found in a bathroom on school property. He [...]
3 Signs of Social Media Addiction and What to Do | Facebook Down Call 911 | Orlando Bilingual Counselor
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 know, social media has changed the way people interact. Social media has become the main way to communicate and stay connected [...]
3 Coping Skills We Learned from the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge | East Orlando Bilingual Counselor
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 neurodegenerative disease that affects nerve cells in the brain and the spinal cord. The ALS challenge consists of pouring an [...]
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 Interviews Total Life Counselor Dana West on Characteristics of Arsonists Steven Angle, 40, a person of interest in nearly 30 [...]
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 well known that Robin Williams had been battling Bi-polar Disorder, a mental illness where people swing between episodes of [...]
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 depends on each individual in a relationship. For instance, some people may consider an emotional connection without a physical [...]
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 apart and different work schedules have been cited in the media as reasons, but one may never truly know [...]
Luis Suarez Bites & Breaks Bro Code | 5 Tips on How to Manage Anger with Competition | Family Counselor
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 management out on the field. Luis Suarez, soccer player from Uruguay, was alleged to bite opponents during a game for [...]
5 Parenting Tips on How to Deal with Angry Teens | Teen Anger Management Counselor Therapist
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 of loss when their children reach the teen age. Some parents even wondered what happened to that sweet child they [...]
Are Male Teen Athletes more likely to Abuse Girlfriends | University of Pittsburgh Study | Jim West
Violent sports and dating abuse documented among college athletes and this study sought out to see if there was the same correlation with high school athletes and the results were very interesting. The study looked at 16 California High Schools and surveyed 1,648 male students. The study found "hyper masculine" students seem to be drawn to more aggressive sports. The [...]
4 Sports Psychology Tips to Empower your Child or Teen through Athletics | Certified Sports Counselor
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 and Constructive Atmosphere Appropriate Parental Involvement Having an Encouraging Mentor A Focus on Transferable Life Skills A positive sports environment [...]
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 Chad Oulson threw popcorn at Reeves. Police reported, Reeves, who minutes earlier had gone to seek a manager's help to [...]
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 team of harassment, physical violence and constant vulgar comments. After the allegations surfaced, the Miami Dolphins suspended Incognito for conduct [...]
4 Sexual Assault Victims Tips to Survive Abuse | Jermaine Smith | Mentally Disabled Woman Video Counselor Dana West, MSW, LCSW
Cocoa police admitted on November 8, 2013 that a breakdown in the department allowed a man accused of raping a mentally disabled woman to freely walk the streets for a year before he was finally arrested. Jermaine Smith is behind bars for being accused of breaking into the Cocoa home of a mentally disabled woman more than a year ago [...]
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 into matrimony bliss or will she? Why does she keep making the same mistakes in love? Could this be prevented? [...]
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 see the power struggles, lack of affection, self-centeredness, and the practice of living separate lives have affected their once happy [...]
Counselor on Post-Partum Depression Symptoms & 5 PPD Tips | Miriam Carey Shot Near US Capitol
Emotional Chaos Turns to Tragedy Miriam Carey, a 34-year old woman whom was a dental hygienist was killed by police on Thursday October 3 after a high-speed chase through Washington, D.C., that led to a lockdown of Capitol Hill. The suspect’s mother reported to ABC news that she suffered post-partum depression following the recent birth of her daughter and [...]
Cory Montieth from Glee dies | How often do addicts relapse | Addictions Counselor
Cory Monteith star of Glee dies at the age of 31 and many suspect he lost his battle against addiction and relapsed. Many family members of those struggling with addiction wonder how many times a person struggling with addiction relapses before they walk away from addiction for good! Below are statistics about how addiction touches over 50% of American families, [...]
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 only one, Georgina "Gina" DeJesus, 23, and Michele Knight, 32, were found alive Monday night after they vanished a decade [...]
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 the near perfect appearance are issues that may be internalized to keep up an image. The stress from keeping up [...]