Talking to a therapist
Talking therapies work just as well whether you’re old or young, male or female, black or white, gay or straight, rich or poor. Your...
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Sam DiFranco
Jul 8, 20171 min read
Marriage Counseling
Every relationship is bound to experience highs and lows, and that’s normal when you’re in a relationship as close as a marriage....
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Sam DiFranco
Apr 3, 20171 min read
Challenges in Marriage
The biggest myth about marriage is that love is all you need, we all heard the song – fact is, you also need the wisdom and willingness...
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Sam DiFranco
Mar 24, 20171 min read
Positive Thoughts = Positive Attitude!
Try practicing positive thinking patterns vs. negative thinking patterns. Some people automatically go to negative thought patterns and...
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Sam DiFranco
Aug 27, 20162 min read
Sending & receiving ~ good vibes
Believe it or not there’s a science behind “good vibes” and ways to draw them into your life. The law of attraction states, in simple...
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Sam DiFranco
Jun 11, 20161 min read
Children with unruly behavior
Unruly or rowdy children can be very challenging to handle. It is, sometimes, next to impossible to discipline such children. Here are...
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Sam DiFranco
May 30, 20161 min read
Memorial Day
LEST NOT FORGET! Remember today why we celebrate Memorial Day, Lest not forget those who gave their lives for their country and our...
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Sam DiFranco
May 9, 20161 min read
C.S. Belle
C.S. Belle has published Therapy in Action With Troubled Kids. It is now available in paper back in all of the book stores. This is a...
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Sam DiFranco
Mar 28, 20161 min read
QUIET THE MIND
When we have unfounded Mind Chatter there are a few things we can do to turn off the “Chatter”. During any repetitive exercise such as...
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Sam DiFranco
Feb 13, 20161 min read
Tips on staying positive this 2016!
1. Try to keep a positive attitude! Tell yourself that with an optimistic attitude all things are possible! 2. When you wake up in the...
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Sam DiFranco
Aug 28, 20142 min read
Parenting Angry Teens.
Are you dealing with an angry teen and don’t know how to handle it? Below are some tips that might help you get through it. Hang in...
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Sam DiFranco
Aug 27, 20142 min read
Signs You May Be Headed Towards a Breakup.
You’re spending more and more time apart. Having separate interests is good, being able to have alone time with friends every once in a...
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Sam DiFranco
Aug 26, 20141 min read
No One Can Push Your Buttons Without Your Permission.
We are so quick to blame others for how we feel. “She made me mad!” or “She hurt my feelings, so that’s why I hit her.” It’s true that...
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Sam DiFranco
Aug 25, 20142 min read
Effects of Sleep Deprivation.
Many people find that there are not enough hours in the day to complete all the tasks you have on your never ending to-do list. In order...
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Sam DiFranco
Aug 21, 20141 min read
Don’t Shy Away From Counseling.
When the time comes that you need more than just a shoulder to cry on or a sympathetic ear, look for a greater level of support through a...
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Sam DiFranco
Aug 20, 20141 min read
Getting Back Together.
Are you separated, or afraid that separation is inevitable? As difficult it is to believe right now, being apart for a while might...
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Sam DiFranco
Aug 19, 20141 min read
Compassionate Listening.
Sometimes the simplest solution is just to stop and listen to what your partner is saying and imagine how and why he or she could be...
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Sam DiFranco
Aug 18, 20142 min read
Managing School Stress.
With the pressures from finals, GPA scores, and college admissions, school can easily become one of the most stressful things in our...
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Sam DiFranco
Aug 14, 20141 min read
Recognize Mental Health Problems In Your Child.
Mental health problems in children are common, real, and treatable. Without treatment there is an increased risk in behavioral problems...
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Sam DiFranco
Aug 13, 20142 min read
Grief And Loss.
Mourning occurs in response to an individuals own terminal illness or the loss of a loved one or animal.Everyone grieves differently,...
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