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 [...]
Lindsay Lohan | 3 Tips to Discuss Negative Celebrity Influence on Your Child |Teen Counselor
It’s no mystery that celebrities in America are intensely scrutinized through constant media attention. Every movement and action is dissected, analyzed, and mocked by millions of strangers who know nothing about the reality of celebrities’ lives. Every other day there seems to be a new article about mishaps and accidents in various celebrities’ lives, and one the individuals who is [...]
9 Parent tips to talk to your kids after a school shooting | Newton Connecticut |Child Counselor Jim West
While the details are unraveling about the school shooting in Newton, Connecticut parents around the country are wondering what to say to their kids to make them feel safe at school. So what can parents say to their kids to make them feel safe? 9 Parent Tips to Talk to your Kids after a School Shooting | Orlando Child Expert [...]
Counselor | 4 Tips to Reduce Social Bullying | Whitney Kropp | Lindsay Lohan | Mean Girls
The behavior we are referring to in this incident, is social bullying. Social bullying is a form of bullying that involves teasing someone because of their appearance, spreading lies or rumors, ignoring or even rejecting someone. Social bullying is much more insidious and difficult for teachers and parents to pick up on, and all too prevalent. Many parents are [...]
Bullying Counselor | 4 Ways Parents Can Reduce Social Bullying | Video
So, what can parents do to help stop social bullying? What is even more troubling is that the social aggressive acts were often enacted by the main characters or those with whom young viewers would likely identify with as socially advantaged, reinforcing the idea that is pays to be mean, because popularity trumps basic moral conduct. Such cruel behavior was [...]
Ashton Kutcher & Demi Moore | Marriage Counselor | 3 Relationship Tips to Start Rebuilding Trust | Dr. Leslie
Ashton Kutcher and Demi Moores split brings often causes couples to look at their own relationship and how they could minimize the risk of divorce in their own lives. Below are some suggestions to repair past hurts and keep your marriage off the rocks! More Videos on This Topic [tubepress playerLocation="popup" mode="tag" tagValue="Total Life Counseling relationships " paginationAbove="true" paginationBelow="false" orderBy="published" resultsPerPage="4" thumbHeight="105" thumbWidth="135" [...]
Marriage Counselor | Miley Cyrus Engaged – How Young Is Too Young To Get Married? Tips
Recently announced: The engagement of Miley Cyrus, age 19, to Liam Helmsworth, age 22. There is much speculation in the media about the significance of their ages and the general question of "How young is too young to get married?" Given the rise of divorce in the United States, there has been a relatively recent trend to delay or avoid [...]
Bully Movie Documentary 2012 should your Child See It? | 3 Quick Tips for Parents of Victims | CBS 6
The Bully Movie Documentary was rated R because of cursing, aggression and themes of suicide! So should your middle schooler or high school student see it. From the reviews and information about the movie it is following students that are bullied at school. Unfortunately, the cursing, aggression and themes of suicide are what middle school and high school teens [...]
K2 Spice Black Mamba Dragon Spice | Drug Counselor on Synthetic Marijuana | Could Your Children Be in Danger?
News of synthetic marijuana, also known as K2 or Spice, has cropped up again in the news as it returns to many local businesses after a ban placed by The Drug Enforcement Administration on five chemicals last year. Florida Governor Rick Scott is trying to end the issue for good, with the signing of an amendment that would add 29 [...]
7 Tips For Better Sleep | Sleepless with Daylight Savings Time
With daylight savings time, people across the U.S. are adjusting to a new sleep schedule. While the need for the time change is debatable, what is not disputed is the importance of having a good night's sleep. One of the number one complaints from family, friends, colleagues and clients is a lack of sleep or lack of good quality [...]
Hunger Games |5 Tips for a Healthy Body Image | Did Hollywood Finally Get it Right? | Jennifer Lawrence
The box-office hit movie, The Hunger Games, raked in millions of dollars opening weekend. However, the star of the film, Jennifer Lawrence, has been criticized by some viewers as being too heavy for the role. Lawrence, a beautiful, fit actress of a healthy weight has publicly denounced Hollywood's idealization of skinny, waif-like women and has highlighted the importance of [...]
Anger Counselor Tips to Tame Emotions | Trayvon Martin & George Zimmerman | Spike Lee & Roseanne Barr Tweets
Trayvon Martin was shot in a gated community by neighborhood watchman, George Zimmerman. George called 911 and the police advised him to stop following Trayvon. Minutes later neighbors reports vary, meanwhile Trayvon was killed. George Zimmerman claims he stopped pursuing Trayvon and then was later attacked by Martin. Shortly, after the 911 phone call everyone is trying to piece [...]
Eating Disorders Therapist on Current Trends | 6 Facts You Likely Didn’t Know
Celebrities such as Demi Lovato, Nicole Richie, Ashlee Simpson, Oprah Winfrey, Mary-Kate Olsen, and Wynonna Judd have each shared, publicly, their issues with eating. Their openness contributes to increased attention and understanding of eating related issues. Increased diagnoses of eating disorders may be due to better detection and society's increased understanding of eating disorders. Some facts about eating disorders [...]
Relationship Counselor offers 5 Tips for Balancing Work and Family | Madonna, Kardashian, Jolie, Stefani
5 Tips for Balancing Work and Family Gwen Stafani, Denise Richards, Katherine Heigl, Angelina Jolie, and Madonna are all mothers who are working to create balance between their careers and their children. While parenthood is not always so glamourous, here are some tips that will have you feeling like a star: 1. Let go of the being Perfect. I think [...]
Whitney Houston | 5 False Beliefs About Prescription Drugs and Addiction | Addictions Counselor
People all over the world mourned the tragic loss of one of the most talented singers of 1980's/1990's, Whitney Houston. She joins multiple other celebrities, such as Judy Garland, Margaux Hemingway, Heath Ledger, Michael Jackson, who have had their lives cut short due to the result of a fatal combination of prescription drugs. Even worse, it appears prescription drug abuse [...]
Restraining Order one day, Dead the next | Tips to Cope with Domestic Violence
33 year old Rosamond McNeil died this week of a gunshot to her back. Her killer? Her abusive ex-boyfriend she tried many times to leave. The day before she died, she was granted a restraining order against her former boyfriend and father of her two children ages 7 and 9. The CEO of Harbor House, Orange County Florida's Domestic [...]
Orlando Counselor on Marriage vs. Cohabitation |
According to a Pew Research, “Barely half of all adults in the United States—a record low—are currently married, and the median age at first marriage has never been higher for brides (26.5 years) and grooms (28.7), according to a new Pew Research Center analysis of U.S. Census data. Pew Research Center analysis The number of couples that are getting [...]
Tips for Parents if your child is Bullied | Fox 35 Interviews Bully Expert Jim West | Toccara Daniels
March 2011 - Broward County officials reported a Florida mother confronted her son's bully by going on the school bus. Twenty-seven-year-old Toccara Daniels was arrested and charged with burglary, assault and battery and child abuse. Police reported that after hearing of a student hitting her son, Toccora Daniels entered the school bus and slapped the accused bully in the mouth [...]
Self Esteem Counselor on Reality TV Effects on Girls Self-Esteem | Parent Tips | Girl Scout Research Institute
Reality TV: The Good, The Bad & The Ugly | Girl Scout Research Institute Bad Girls Club, The Kardashians, Real Housewives, and Teens Moms are only a few of reality television’s hit shows. With all of the fighting, back stabbing, and moral corruption, these shows continue to top network ratings. According to the Los Angeles Times research review, “A revealing [...]
Red Sox Collapse | 3 Mental Toughness Tips for Coping with the Unexpected |Sports Psychology Coach
What happened? They had the Wild Card wrapped up with only one month to go and somehow they lost steam! Today September 29, 2011 the sports world is shocked by the colossal collapse of the Boston Red Sox. When the season began there was extreme hype because of their off-season acquisitions. If one can remember, they began with such fanfare [...]
Tips for Coping with Job Loss and Economic Crisis Fox 35 |Depression Counselor
Tips for Coping with Job Loss and Economic Crisis | Atypical Depression The reality of the financial crisis concerns us all. The fact is that we are struggling with the most intense debt catastrophes in modern history. Many believe that economic pain and suffering is inescapable; and during the past three years, Americans have experienced a significant amount of financial [...]
3 Coping Tips with Grief and Tragedy | Zachary Tims Dies at 42
Coping with Grief and Tragedy: Pastor Zachary Tims Dies at 42. The nation is grieving the tragic loss of Pastor Zachary. According to several news sources, Tims, Senior Pastor of New Destiny Christian Center of Apopka, was found dead in a New York City hotel room on Friday. The beloved pastor was the leader of more than 7,000 members [...]