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Star Point Counseling Center of Brandon, Lithia & Riverview, Florida
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COVID 19 STRESS AND ANXIETY
How the new coronavirus affects the mind Simply being diagnosed with a novel, potentially life threatening disease can trigger stress and...
Sam DiFranco
Feb 9, 20211 min read
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Marriage Counseling
Marriage counseling, also known as couples counseling, relationship counseling, or couples therapy, is a form of therapy that supports...
Sam DiFranco
Apr 21, 20181 min read
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Problems in School
If school problems aren’t picked up and addressed early, they can be bad for children in the long term. To start with, school problems...
Sam DiFranco
Feb 17, 20181 min read
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Problem Solving
The term problem solving is used in many, many, many disciplines, sometimes with different perspectives, visuals and often with different...
Sam DiFranco
Jan 27, 20181 min read
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Children’s Reaction to Trauma
Children and teens can have extreme reactions to trauma, but their symptoms may not be the same as adults. In very young children (less...
Sam DiFranco
Jan 20, 20181 min read
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Coping with Anger
Anger problems can make you feel isolated from others, dissatisfied with life, and completely misunderstood. When you have a difficult...
Sam DiFranco
Jan 13, 20181 min read
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Other Illnesses/Bipolar Disorder
Some bipolar disorder symptoms are similar to other illnesses, which can make it hard for a doctor to make a diagnosis. In addition, many...
Sam DiFranco
Jan 6, 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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How To Deal With A Stressful Situation
How To Deal With A Stressful Situation When you are faced with a stressful situation whether in your business or in your personal life it...
Sam DiFranco
Sep 9, 20173 min read
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Coping with Major Life Changes
Coping with Major Life Changes It’s okay to be emotional. It’s natural to have feelings of sadness, to grieve over the loss of something,...
Sam DiFranco
Aug 26, 20174 min read
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The ‘F’ Word: Forgiveness
Forgiveness is a voluntary and intentional process by which you have a change in feelings and attitude regarding an offense. The rule is...
Sam DiFranco
Aug 19, 20173 min read
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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is Useful for: Depression, anxiety, eating disorders, mood disorders, phobias. Based on the idea that we can...
Sam DiFranco
Jul 30, 20171 min read
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Are you depressed?
Understanding Depression Depression is a serious, but common, illness: One in 10 adults report experiencing depression, and the condition...
Sam DiFranco
Jul 22, 20172 min read
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Memorial Day
Most of us have come to know Memorial Day as a day off from work to have a back yard BBQ or go to the beach. Lest not forget! Lest not...
Sam DiFranco
May 30, 20161 min read
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Alcohol Controls My Life
What alcohol has to say… I’ll invade all your thoughts, I’ll take hostage your soul I’ll become your new master, in total control I’ll...
Sam DiFranco
Apr 22, 20161 min read
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