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Star Point Counseling Center of Brandon, Lithia & Riverview, Florida
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Stressed Out?
Do you retreat into your shell and shut yourself off leaving you no access to the outside world? Or do you reach out to find social...
Sam DiFranco
Mar 27, 20151 min read


5 Simple Steps for Daily Happiness!
In our 24/7 non-stop world of deadlines, hectic schedules, responsibility and stress, great days are hard to come by. But what if there...
Sam DiFranco
Oct 23, 20142 min read


The Impacts of Loneliness.
Despite how common loneliness is, few people are fully aware of the dramatic ways in which it impacts us. Here are ten surprising facts...
Sam DiFranco
Oct 22, 20141 min read


Solving Communication Problems with Your Tween.
Maintaining a good relationship with your child is important for getting them to do things that they prefer not to do and being able to...
Sam DiFranco
Oct 21, 20142 min read
Change Your Monday Morning Mood!
Even when you love your job, and especially if you don’t love your job, it can be hard to go back to work on Monday morning. After the...
Sam DiFranco
Oct 20, 20141 min read
Are Your Being Emotionally Abused?
Emotional abuse can be just as psychologically damaging as physical abuse, but it is also in some ways easier to explain and justify....
Sam DiFranco
Oct 16, 20142 min read


The Holidays Are Quickly Approaching!
Although the holiday season is supposed to make you feel merry and generous, for many people the stress that goes along with the holidays...
Sam DiFranco
Oct 15, 20142 min read


Getting The Most Out Of Sharing Your Feelings.
Lets face it, when we are angry or upset venting seems like the best thing to do. We just want to let it out and tell someone and usually...
Sam DiFranco
Oct 14, 20142 min read


What Can You Do If Your Child Has Been Bullied?
October is Bullying Prevention Month! When your child becomes old enough to go to school they automatically become at risk for...
Sam DiFranco
Oct 9, 20142 min read


Affirmations To Improve Confidence.
Affirmations are sentences aimed to affect the subconscious mind. The words composing the affirmation, automatically and involuntarily,...
Sam DiFranco
Oct 8, 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...
Sam DiFranco
Oct 7, 20141 min read


Can A Smartphone Ruin A Relationship?
The answer is YES! Smart phones are becoming a growing problem in relationships, because they worsen emotional infidelity. You might be...
Sam DiFranco
Oct 6, 20141 min read
Lifestyle Factors That Improve Your Mental Health.
Mental Health illnesses are serious and real health issues that cannot be treated with lifestyle changes alone. Combining lifestyle...
Sam DiFranco
Oct 2, 20142 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...
Sam DiFranco
Oct 1, 20141 min read


Habits of Happy Couples.
Tips to finding happiness and satisfaction in a relationship: Express admiration and affection. The idea is to look for ways to...
Sam DiFranco
Sep 29, 20141 min read


Break Bad Habits In 3 Steps!
Everyone has at least one bad habit that they would like to banish, such as smoking, biting their nails, and procrastinating. When...
Sam DiFranco
Sep 25, 20141 min read


Resolving Relationship Irritations.
Dirty clothes all over the floor, texting during dinner, forgetting to take out the trash for the third time this week, and leaving...
Sam DiFranco
Sep 24, 20142 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...
Sam DiFranco
Sep 23, 20141 min read


Effective Discipline For Children.
Although you may think that spanking and physical punishment is the best discipline strategy, it is not very effective in changing your...
Sam DiFranco
Sep 22, 20141 min read


Being An Active Listener.
Active listening is a communication technique used in counseling, it requires the listener to feed back what they hear to the speaker, by...
Sam DiFranco
Sep 18, 20141 min read
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