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Anxiety/Depression Counseling
Depression and anxiety also share an essential psychological component — namely, pushing people away from living in the present moment....
Sam DiFranco
Apr 21, 20181 min read
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Depression
Depression is a condition in which a person feels sad, hopeless, unmotivated, or disinterested in life in general. Most people feel...
Sam DiFranco
Apr 14, 20181 min read
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Counseling for Couples
As in marital relationships, unmarried couples can experience an endless cycle of arguments, with even the smallest thing leading to a...
Sam DiFranco
Apr 7, 20181 min read
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Self Defining Memories and Scripts
An integrative model of narrative identity builds on a dual memory system that draws on episodic memory and a long‐term self to generate...
Sam DiFranco
Mar 24, 20181 min read
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Relationship Conflict
The reality is couples who don’t have at least the occasional battle might have bigger problems than those who argue regularly. They may...
Sam DiFranco
Mar 17, 20181 min read
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Oppositional Defiant Disorder Symptons (ODD)
Unusually quick to lose his temper Ignores or rebels against rules, at home or at school Quick to blame others for mistakes or...
Sam DiFranco
Mar 10, 20181 min read
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Your Self Worth
Your self worth is a function of how you value yourself. To build your self worth you must first discover your values and then make up...
Sam DiFranco
Mar 3, 20181 min read
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The Effect of ADHD from Childhood to Adulthood.
Attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a chronic, debilitating disorder which may impact upon many aspects of an individual’s...
Sam DiFranco
Feb 17, 20181 min read
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Trust Issues
As an adult, traumatic life events such as an accident, illness, theft of or damage to personal property, or loss of a loved one may lead...
Sam DiFranco
Feb 3, 20181 min read
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Recognizing Responsibility Assumption
Means that an individual has substantial or total responsibility for the events and circumstances that befall them in their personal...
Sam DiFranco
Jan 27, 20181 min read
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Symptoms of Cognition and Mood
Cognition and mood symptoms can begin or worsen after the traumatic event, but are not due to injury or substance use. These symptoms can...
Sam DiFranco
Jan 20, 20181 min read
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Anxiety the Short and Long Term Effects
Unresolved anger issues lead to anxiety, which can have long-term effects on your life. Immediate effects of anxiety might include...
Sam DiFranco
Jan 13, 20181 min read
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Bipolar Disorder Signs & Symptoms
People with bipolar disorder experience periods of unusually intense emotion, changes in sleep patterns and activity levels, and unusual...
Sam DiFranco
Jan 6, 20181 min read
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Communication Issues
Communication issues may potentially develop in any circumstance or social relationship. It can be easy for individuals to misunderstand...
Sam DiFranco
Dec 30, 20171 min read
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Coping with Grief
Coping with the loss of someone or something you love is one of life’s biggest challenges. Often, the pain of loss can feel overwhelming....
Sam DiFranco
Dec 23, 20171 min read
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Anxiety Disorder
People with generalized anxiety disorder display excessive anxiety or worry for months and face several anxiety-related symptoms....
Sam DiFranco
Dec 16, 20171 min read
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Depression Differs from Sadness or Grief/Bereavement
The death of a loved one, loss of a job or the ending of a relationship are difficult experiences for a person to endure. It is normal...
Sam DiFranco
Dec 9, 20171 min read
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How to Communicate if You Are Angry
It’s okay to get angry in a relationship – everyone does at some point! What’s important is that you resolve conflicts in a healthy way....
Sam DiFranco
Sep 16, 20172 min read
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Your Teenager and Stress
The adult world is full of situations and events that cause stress. For teens, these stressful events might look different: parents’...
Sam DiFranco
Sep 2, 20172 min read
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Taking Time for Yourself
How can I learn to take time for myself without the guilt? By not taking a little time out of each day for yourself, you might be less...
Sam DiFranco
Aug 26, 20172 min read
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