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Star Point Counseling Center of Brandon, Lithia & Riverview, Florida
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Metacommunication
Recently I conducted a poll with friends and acquaintances about communication with their significant others. I asked, “What is the...
Sam DiFranco
Jan 11, 20142 min read
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New Beginnings
Here at Star Point Counseling we eagerly embrace new beginnings. Many people take the New Year as an opportunity for growth, awareness,...
Sam DiFranco
Jan 6, 20141 min read
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Happy Wednesday!
Star Point Counseling would like to wish everyone a happy Wednesday! We hope the rest of your week is fast and furious!! But, don’t...
Sam DiFranco
Dec 18, 20131 min read
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Mood Boosters!!!
http://www.health.com/health/gallery/0,,20351257,00.html For more information and tips on mental health wellness, check out our website...
Sam DiFranco
Dec 13, 20131 min read
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Anxiety
http://www.apa.org/topics/anxiety/ Check out our website for more information. http://www.starpointcounselingbrandon.com, or...
Sam DiFranco
Dec 9, 20131 min read
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Giving Vs. Getting Gifts
Star Point wants to hear from you. Do you receive more happiness and joy from giving a gift, or from receiving one? Do you enjoy the idea...
Sam DiFranco
Dec 4, 20131 min read
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Star Point Counseling Welcomes Carrie Schroeder
Star Point Counseling welcomes new counselor Carrie Schroeder. Carrie graduated in 2011 from the University of West Florida in Pensacola,...
Sam DiFranco
Nov 24, 20131 min read
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Introducing Marissa
Star Point Counseling Center would like to welcome Marissa Gerci, RMHCI to the team. Marissa obtained her M.A. in Counseling from Argosy...
Sam DiFranco
Oct 8, 20131 min read
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Boundaries
#counseling #marriagecounseling #Therapist #boundaries #therapy #counselor #relationshipcounseling
Sam DiFranco
Sep 18, 20131 min read
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Forgiveness… For You, or For Me?
#depression #offender #counseling #Therapist #infidelity #therapy #forgiveness #grief #counselor #forgive #victim
Sam DiFranco
Aug 28, 20131 min read
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First Comes Love, Then Comes Communication…
When couples get engaged to be married, there is often a feeling of euphoria, passion, and happiness. Knowing who you want to spend the...
Sam DiFranco
Aug 15, 20131 min read
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Adjusting Back To School- Make Your Transition Easy
For kids and parents alike, the arduous task of preparing for school to start back is needed but not usually welcomed. Backpacks, pens,...
Sam DiFranco
Aug 2, 20132 min read
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Therapist Profile: Bill Hogan LMFT
Bill was formerly the Program Manager for the Department of Children’s Services where he managed Tampa’s Haven W. Poe Runaway Shelter and...
Sam DiFranco
Jul 11, 20131 min read
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Fourth of July
So, while we enjoy our cocktails and cookouts this weekend, remember the negative effects of extreme alcohol consumption. Don’t drink and...
Sam DiFranco
Jul 2, 20131 min read
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Children and Discipline Pt. 1
Hope everyone is having a great week! #parenting #children #mentalhealth #counseling #therapy #teaching #counselor #parentingskills...
Sam DiFranco
May 16, 20131 min read
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National Childrens Mental Health Awareness Week
On top of May being named National Mental Health Awareness Month, the week of May 5th through May 11th is National Childrens Mental...
Sam DiFranco
May 9, 20132 min read
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May 2013 Is National Mental Health Awareness Month
Check out this recent newsletter produced by SAMHSA… http://content.govdelivery.com/bulletins/gd/USSAMHSA-793d0d For mental health needs...
Sam DiFranco
May 7, 20131 min read
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Power Struggles in Relationships
Often times couples come to therapy with the notion that their problems can be fixed by the therapist telling them what to do. Sometimes...
Sam DiFranco
Apr 2, 20131 min read
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VETERANS OF WAR AND OTHER HEROES
We work to make our veterans’ homecoming as rewarding as possible. We will help you identify and find relief from signs and symptoms of...
Sam DiFranco
Mar 18, 20131 min read
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Money Related Stress
Money management is perhaps one of the toughest things for individuals and families to perfect in our economy today. With rates of jobs...
Sam DiFranco
Mar 1, 20132 min read
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