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Star Point Counseling Center of Brandon, Lithia & Riverview, Florida
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Four Things To Learn About Parenting My Anxious Child
A psychologist spend at least part of the day discussing anxiety with children, adolescents, and their families. Anxiety effects...
Sam DiFranco
Nov 1, 20224 min read
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Major depressive disorder
Major depressive disorder (MDD) is the more severe form of depression. It’s characterized by persistent feelings of sadness,...
Sam DiFranco
Oct 31, 20221 min read
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Good sleep plus therapy works better than therapy alone
A recent study has monitored how the use of a sleep app alongside NHS therapy services has helped improve participants’ sleep. The study...
Sam DiFranco
Oct 28, 20222 min read
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3 Ways to Combat Your People-Pleasing Instincts
Many people come to therapy talking about how the people around them always seem to take advantage of their niceness. They ask questions...
Sam DiFranco
Oct 27, 20224 min read
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HOW TO TALK TO YOUR PARENTS ABOUT THERAPY?
The thought of talking to your parents about therapy can be scary especially if they don’t really understand what you are going through...
Sam DiFranco
Oct 26, 20221 min read
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Benefits and Options for Therapy
Wondering if therapy is right for you? You’re not alone. Seeking help from a mental health expert is something many people consider,...
Sam DiFranco
Oct 25, 20223 min read
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<strong>Career Counseling Star Point Counseling center Tampa, Fl & Brandon, Fl </strong>
Career counseling, also known as career guidance, is counseling designed to help with choosing, changing, or leaving a career and is...
Sam DiFranco
Oct 24, 20222 min read
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NARCISSISM IN THE WORKPLACE, FAMILY, AND RELATIONSHIPS
WORKPLACE At work, narcissists seek admiration and acclaim at the expense of others. They may: Take credit for others’ work. Undermine...
Sam DiFranco
Oct 21, 20223 min read
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Relationships: partner, family, or friends
This doesn’t just mean your love life. Tell your therapist about all your relationships, whether that’s your partner, your family, or...
Sam DiFranco
Oct 20, 20221 min read
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<strong>Geriatric Problems Star Point Counseling center Tampa, Fl & Brandon, Fl </strong>
Aging is a natural process that may present challenges for some individuals and their families. Although many older adults look forward...
Sam DiFranco
Oct 19, 20222 min read
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Abandonment
Abandonment fear often stems from childhood loss. This loss could be related to a traumatic event, such as the loss of a parent through...
Sam DiFranco
Oct 18, 20222 min read
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Anger Star Point Counseling center Tampa, Fl & Brandon, FlÂ
Anger is a strong feeling of displeasure. It is often a reaction to stress, failure, or injustice. Anger can range from mild irritation...
Sam DiFranco
Oct 17, 20222 min read
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<strong>Fair Fighting</strong>
Every relationship has disagreements. It’s how we handle those disagreements that counts. A bad argument can turn even a little problem...
Sam DiFranco
Oct 14, 20223 min read
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What is Narcissistic Personality Disorder & How to Spot It.
To understand what Narcissistic Personality Disorder is and how to spot it, we must first position the disorder within the larger context...
Sam DiFranco
Oct 13, 20222 min read
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<strong>Star Point Counseling center Tampa, Fl & Brandon, Fl </strong>
Gender dysphoria, also known as gender incongruence, may be experienced by transgenderindividuals and others whose gender does not align...
Sam DiFranco
Oct 12, 20222 min read
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Anger Management
Anger Management Anger management is a tough mental health group topic, but group therapy can be very helpful if you struggle to manage...
Sam DiFranco
Oct 11, 20221 min read
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<strong>Panic Star Point Counseling center Tampa, Fl & Brandon, Fl </strong>
Panic is the most extreme form of anxiety. A person experiencing panic may feel terror, confusion, or behave irrationally, often as a...
Sam DiFranco
Oct 10, 20222 min read
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Fatigue
Fatigue is a state of feeling extremely tired, exhausted, and weak. It differs from chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), which is its own...
Sam DiFranco
Oct 7, 20221 min read
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<strong>Transitions Star Point Counseling center Tampa, Fl & Brandon, Fl </strong>
Certain changes, such as entering school, starting a new job, or starting a family, can often be exciting, even when they cause some...
Sam DiFranco
Oct 5, 20221 min read
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Take the first step toward your emotional healing and wellness. Star Point Counseling Center in Tamp
Sam DiFranco
Oct 4, 20220 min read
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