WHAT DO YOU TALK ABOUT IN THERAPY?
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Sam DiFranco
Oct 25, 20221 min read
Marriage Counseling Office Online or Phone
Everyone has ups and downs in their relationships, especially if those relationships are long-term. These challenges can bring tough...
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Sam DiFranco
Oct 21, 20223 min read
How to Deal with a Narcissist
Narcissism causes a person to be so preoccupied with their own needs that they don’t notice, or actively choose to ignore, the needs and...
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Sam DiFranco
Oct 18, 20222 min read
Trust Issues
Trust is the act of placing confidence in someone or something else. It is a fundamental human experience. Trust is necessary for society...
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Sam DiFranco
Oct 14, 20222 min read
PTSD & Trauma
What is Trauma & Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder? Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a psychiatric disorder that can occur in people...
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Sam DiFranco
Oct 13, 20222 min read
<strong>What is Gaslighting?</strong>
Gaslighting is a type of manipulation that causes a person to doubt their own beliefs, sanity, or memory. Gaslighters undermine the trust...
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Sam DiFranco
Oct 11, 20221 min read
Substance Abuse
Substance Abuse One of the more popular group therapy topics, substance abuse can be discussed in a group setting quite successfully. You...
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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
Apr 1, 20221 min read
MARRIAGE COUNSELING AT AFFORDABLE COUNSELING CENTRE IN TAMPA and BRANDON FL.
“Why therapy?” and “why now?” And then the Counselor will listen to each of you as you talk about your hopes and dreams for coming to...
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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
Jul 30, 20161 min read
Are you in love or in love with the idea of love?
Often times we think we are in love, but in reality we are so caught up with the idea of love and being love that we confuse the two....
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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 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 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 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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Sam DiFranco
Sep 23, 20141 min read
Nervous about your first counseling session? Here is what you can expect!
Going to counseling can be scary and nerve racking, but knowing what to expect can help ease those nerves and help you get better...
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Sam DiFranco
Jul 3, 20142 min read
Myths about Therapy.
Unfortunately, therapy still remains a shrouded subject, and many myths persist.These misunderstandings can prevent people from seeking...
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Sam DiFranco
Jun 13, 20141 min read
Communication is the key to a good relationship
Assertive communication and reflective listening is the key to good communication in any relationship. Simply say what you want to say...
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Sam DiFranco
Mar 10, 20142 min read
Teen Pregnancy & Mental Health
Low self-esteem, early use of alcohol and drugs, and living in a home with frequent family conflict are some of the risk factors that...
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