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Living by Scripts
A script can be understood as a sort of underlying principle, or as a set of rules utilized by the person. When scripts are activated,...
Sam DiFranco
Mar 24, 20181 min read
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How Often Do You Argue?
So how do couples know if there’s too much fighting in their relationship? That depends entirely on the couple. Some people have a high...
Sam DiFranco
Mar 17, 20181 min read
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Distinguishing what Oppositional Defiant Disorder is….
It is normal for children to be oppositional and defiant at least some of the time. In fact, it’s a sign of healthy development. So when...
Sam DiFranco
Mar 10, 20181 min read
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How to Value Yourself
You are likely to find that specific outward appearances automatically trigger a need within you to compare yourself to others, whether...
Sam DiFranco
Mar 3, 20181 min read
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Trust Issues Where Do They Come From?
Often, issues with trust arise based on experiences and interactions in the early phases of life, primarily childhood. A person who did...
Sam DiFranco
Feb 3, 20181 min read
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How Can I Trust Again
If you’ve been burned in the past, it’s understandable that you might have a hard time trusting other people. It can help to remind...
Sam DiFranco
Sep 16, 20172 min read
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Why Is Therapy So Expensive?
Many people struggle to find talk-based therapy that’s covered by their insurance plans. Of all practicing medical professionals,...
Sam DiFranco
May 9, 20174 min read
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HAPPY 5th BIRTHDAY STAR POINT COUNSELING CENTER
HAPPY 5TH BIRTHDAY TO STAR POINT COUNSELING CENTER. It was 5 years ago today Clarissa Crystal-Belle, LMHC, Co Founder/ Executive Clinical...
Sam DiFranco
Jul 27, 20161 min read
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Black Lives Matter
Black lives matter, I truly believe that and that everyone is equal. African Americans have had inequalities since slaves were brought to...
Sam DiFranco
Jul 22, 20162 min read
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Mental Health Care for Veterans
The American Government should be ashamed of the mental health care we give our Veterans. The people who fight for our freedom and...
Sam DiFranco
Jan 8, 20162 min read
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Mental Health Stigma
Let’s get serious for a moment. There’s a problem. Something’s not right. Well, don’t just sit there, do something about it! According to...
Sam DiFranco
May 7, 20142 min read
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Letting Go of Resentment
Believe it or not, one of many simple ways to let go of resentment is choosing to love rather than to hate. That’s right! LOVE! Its the...
Sam DiFranco
Apr 22, 20142 min read
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Readers’ Poll: Counseling at the Pediatrician’s Office?
A recent study conducted by the University of Pittsburgh School of the Health Sciences found that, for children who have behavioral...
Sam DiFranco
Apr 1, 20141 min read
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Just Laugh
Shame is a universal emotion. We all experience it at some time or another. Sometimes shame causes people to react in anger or...
Sam DiFranco
Mar 18, 20142 min read
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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...
Sam DiFranco
Mar 10, 20142 min read
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Fighting Big = Big Resolution
Some say that having a screaming match with their partner is effective, because it shows that there is passion in the relationship. But...
Sam DiFranco
Mar 4, 20142 min read
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Chick Flicks For Better Relationships
When was the last time you took your spouse to see a chick flick? If you can only think back to the beginning of your relationship (i.e....
Sam DiFranco
Feb 20, 20142 min read
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Staff Update
In a previous blog we introduced new Registered Intern, Carrie Schroeder. Here is a pic of our new therapist! For more information on our...
Sam DiFranco
Dec 24, 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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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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