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Sam DiFranco
Apr 9, 20161 min read
Intrusive Thoughts
Many anxious people have intrusive thoughts, which are frightening thoughts about what might happen to you or someone you care about, or...
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Sam DiFranco
Feb 27, 20161 min read
Have you experienced a traumatic event?
If you’ve gone through a traumatic experience, you may be struggling with upsetting emotions, frightening memories, or a sense of...
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Sam DiFranco
Feb 20, 20161 min read
The issue of self-hatred
Self-hate is one of the most pervasive problems that someone can have. At the base of self-hate patterns are feelings of deep...
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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
Oct 23, 20142 min read
Dealing With the Winter Blues.
For those of us living in the Northern Hemisphere, the days are getting shorter and darker. Snow flakes, fireplaces, hot chocolate and...
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Sam DiFranco
Oct 22, 20142 min read
Manage Triggers During Addiction Recovery.
Here are 5 tips for managing triggers during recovery from addiction: Identify your personal triggers. Everyone is different, so every...
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Sam DiFranco
Oct 21, 20142 min read
10 Tips to Help You Understand Your Tween.
Tweens are a mass of contradictions. Even as their bodies are maturing in preparation to create other human beings, they can have temper...
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Sam DiFranco
Oct 20, 20142 min read
Are You Too Nice? Learn How To Gain Appreciation And Respect.
There is nothing wrong with being nice, we all know that the world needs more kind people in it. But, there is something wrong with being...
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Sam DiFranco
Oct 16, 20141 min read
Depression vs. Sadness
Depression and sadness are often viewed as the same thing. Part of the confusion is that the most recognizable symptom of depression is...
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Sam DiFranco
Oct 15, 20142 min read
Tips For Those With A Lower Sex Drive.
When it comes to marriage or even relationships, sex is a tie that binds. However, for millions of couples, there is trouble behind...
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Sam DiFranco
Oct 14, 20142 min read
Cooperative Co-Parenting For The Divorced.
Seven basic do’s and don’ts for co-parenting. Don’t expect the other household to run like your own, do agree on some things that will be...
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Sam DiFranco
Oct 13, 20142 min read
Bad Habits That Will Drain You Of Energy.
It’s hard to be our best when we feel drained of energy. Here are 6 habits that you may have that drains you of your energy and keeps you...
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Sam DiFranco
Oct 9, 20142 min read
6 Must-Haves For Relationship Compatibility.
You don’t have to be 100% compatible in order for a long-term relationship to work, but there are a few areas that will be beneficial to...
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Sam DiFranco
Oct 8, 20142 min read
Recognizing Domestic Violence.
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month! Domestic violence has become a far too common occurrence. It can happen in any relationship...
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Sam DiFranco
Oct 7, 20141 min read
What Does Star Point Counseling Offer?
At Star Point Counseling Center we provide counseling services to individuals, couples, families, children, teens, and adults with any...
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Sam DiFranco
Oct 6, 20141 min read
Choose Happiness Today!
Here are some simple ways to choose happiness: Don’t attach your happiness to anything external. Happiness is an inner experience, don’t...
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Sam DiFranco
Oct 2, 20142 min read
How Does Your Parenting Style Affect Your Kids?
Believe it or not, parenting styles play a huge role in how children develop into adults and how successful they may turn out to be....
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Sam DiFranco
Oct 1, 20141 min read
5 Categories of Anxiety Symptoms.
Anxiety is a normal reaction to stressful situations. But in some cases, it becomes excessive and can cause sufferers to dread everyday...
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Sam DiFranco
Sep 29, 20141 min read
Diagnosing an Unhealthy Relationship.
When someone loves you it may be hard to distinguish if it is a healthy love or a tainted one. Here are six key differences: Giving...
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Sam DiFranco
Sep 25, 20142 min read
Cognitive Distortions.
Cognitive distortions are irrational and exaggerated thought patterns. It is simply our mind convincing us of something that isn’t...
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