Marriage Therapist on 7 Sexual Desire Differences between Males and Females
“A woman marries a man expecting he will change, but he doesn't.” “A man marries a woman expecting that she won't change, and she does.” Before I was married I had a lot of misconceptions about how males think when it comes to sex. I longed to meet a man who I would be able to develop a deep [...]
Marriage Counselor on Five Tips To Stay Married
Orlando marriage counselor gives five tips to stay married. Do you want to know how you can rekindle the romance and bring that spark back into your marriage? 5 proactive ways to stay married: 1. Reclaim your date night.Remember staying up all night talking on the phone, or sitting outside in your spouse’s car – just to hear his/her voice [...]
10 Tips to Get Organized with Adult ADHD | Counselor Jim West
Although most people strive to keep their lives organized, many people struggle to accomplish this goal. Having ADHD can make organization even more difficult to achieve. Although this may feel like an impossible task, organization can be achieved through implementing a few simple techniques. Set Deadlines. When making important decisions, people often find themselves struggling with their choices. Individuals with [...]
Twenty Somethings | 4 Tips for Choosing your Career Path | Career Coaching
A high school student is constantly asked, “What do you want to be when you grow up?” Maybe you're the one who always knew what you wanted to be, or maybe you're the type that said you’d figure it out once you went to college. But four years later, you’ve graduated college and earned a degree, but what exactly have [...]
5 Behaviors from Video Games and Gaming Addiction New Diagnosis | Fox 35 Expert Counselor
Orlando Video Gaming Electronics Counselor Expert Interviewed by Fox 35 to Discuss Ways to Help! 5 Behaviors from Video Games and Gaming Addiction "It is just a game!” Is this a common response from your children when you question the violent content of their video games? It is possible that children, teens [...]
To Divorce, or not to Divorce? | University of Minnesota Report | Marriage Counselor on Reasons why couples are changing their minds
To Divorce, or not to Divorce? That is the Question | 3 reasons why couples are changing their minds about divorce Marriage and Family therapist William Doherty from the University of Minnesota presented research studies proposing that reconciliation has become a priority for more couples instead of divorce. In the past 3 years, divorces in the United States dropped [...]
Terrified Of Speaking In Public? 5 Tips On How To Reduce Your Fear | Counselor
Most of us have felt it… that lump in our throat, sweaty palms, heart racing, trembling voice… having to speak in public! Whether it’s giving a presentation in front of a group of people, speaking up in a meeting, or even conversation in a group of acquaintances, 74% of the population suffers from Glossophobia, the fear of speaking in [...]
Feeling Emotionally Beat Up? 5 Tips on How to Handle Being The Target of Aggression Counselor
There is so much focus on bullying in schools and how to help our kids, but what happens when you have to deal with it as an adult? I have always tried to keep the mindset of “What other people think of me is none of my business” but what do we do when we are the target of [...]
5 Essentials for Strong Mental Health
May is Mental Health Awareness month and just as "April showers" produce beautiful "May flowers"…Life’s painful tears can produce beautiful healing and growth through regular "Mental Health Check-ups." We all have a doctor we see regularly for annual physicals and those colds and minor illnesses that come up throughout the year. We religiously schedule our teeth cleaning appointments with [...]
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 [...]