When You Suspect Your Child Is Thinking about Suicide
Suicide is the third leading cause of death for people 15-24 years old. It’s an issue that, as a parent, you can’t ignore. There is no...
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Sam DiFranco
Oct 31, 20222 min read
Postpartum depression
Postpartum depression refers to depression that happens after childbirth. It is a common disorder after pregnancy, affecting 1 in 9 new...
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Sam DiFranco
Oct 26, 20222 min read
WHAT DO YOU TALK ABOUT IN THERAPY?
If you find it hard at first to get started talking, start small by making conversation and easing into discussion topics that matter to...
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Sam DiFranco
Oct 7, 20222 min read
Stress
Stress is often defined as a bodily response to the demands of life. But there are also emotional and mental aspects of stress. It is...
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Sam DiFranco
Oct 6, 20221 min read
Guilt
Guilt is a feeling people typically have after doing something wrong, intentionally or accidentally. A person’s sense of guilt usually...
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Sam DiFranco
Aug 26, 20172 min read
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...
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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
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
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
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 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 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
Sep 2, 20142 min read
Help Struggling Friends and Family.
What do you do when someone you know is dealing with fear, anxiety, and/or depression? Do you know what to say or do in that type of...
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Sam DiFranco
Jul 10, 20142 min read
Is Your Teen Depressed?
To adults and parents, a teen’s life may seem carefree. But in reality, teens struggle with many of the same things adults do, including...
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Sam DiFranco
Jan 13, 20143 min read
What is a Registered Intern?
In the state of Florida, there are many different levels and types of mental health professionals. As mentioned in our first ever blog...
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Sam DiFranco
Dec 13, 20132 min read
The Perfect Gift
Gift giving has become more of an art form in the recent years. People have the added stress of trying to find the most meaningful, most...
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Sam DiFranco
Nov 24, 20131 min read
The Truth About Sleeping
Sleep is a definite factor assessed during counseling sessions. Inconsistent sleeping patterns could be a sign of certain mental health...
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Sam DiFranco
Nov 11, 20131 min read
Happy Veteran’s Day
To all of those who serve, and those who have served, and their families we would like to say Happy Veterans Day!! We are grateful that...
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Sam DiFranco
Oct 22, 20131 min read
Employee Profile: Matt Donovan
Matt Donovan has been working at affordable counseling since we started our practice. Matt is currently pursuing his MA in Rehabilitative...
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