Having a Sleep Schedule Could Greatly Improve Your Rest
Sleep is important. Getting enough sleep isn’t always easy, we might have a hard time falling asleep when we want to or we might not want to go to sleep early at all. Our free time can [...]
5 Coping Skills for Grieving After a Stillbirth | Maternal Mental Health Counselor Tips
For many women, becoming a mother is one of life’s most treasured and fulfilling events. It is life-changing, and every second, from conception to raising children, is integral in the life and the personhood of the mother. Being a [...]
Borderline Personality Disorder and ADHD
Borderline personality disorder (BPD) is a Cluster B Personality disorder characterized by instability in relationships, self-image, and emotions. BPD can cause affected people to display emotional, erratic, or dramatic symptoms. BPD is the third most prevalent personality disorder, affecting [...]
Understanding Self-Esteem and the Brain | 4 Steps to Improve your Self-Esteem | Counselor Jada Jackson LMHC
Dallas Self Esteem Expert Jada Jackson gives insight into understanding self-esteem and the brain as well as 4 steps to improve your self esteem. We all have those days when we feel like we just can’t rise to the challenge, [...]
Instagram Beauty Pageants | Teen Girls Self-Esteem | Orlando Counselor Tips for Parents
From Toddlers and Tiaras to Instagram Beauty Pageants, young girls are throwing themselves onto the merciless stage of judgment, comparisons, criticism and pain. According to an ABC News report, “Among the hottest activities on social media these days is [...]
The Relationship Between Psychosis and Schizophrenia
Psychosis and schizophrenia are phrases that are closely related but are unique from one another. Both of these conditions can have a substantial impact on an individual's mental health and overall well-being. The underlying causes of each condition and [...]
The Impact of Infertility
The impact of infertility is not discussed enough, but it is a prevalent problem. Its effects take a toll on a person physiologically and mentally. One in eight couples have reported to have difficulty conceiving or maintaining pregnancy. There are [...]
Benefits of Sensory Enrichment Therapy | High Functioning Autism Parenting
Why Sensory Enrichment Therapy? You may find that your child with Autism Spectrum Disorder is easily captivated by visual stimulation, songs, repetitive sounds, and tactile play. Although it may seem that children with ASD are highly in-tune with their senses, [...]
Overeating Symptoms and Coping Mechanisms
Many of us use food to cope with the daily stressors in our life. This is an issue because more than 2 in 5 Americans are obese. That is over 42% of the population. Emotional overeating is a factor [...]
The Symptoms and Treatments for Autism
Autism spectrum disorder is a developmental disability, characterized by differences in the brain. People affected by autism often have problems with social interaction, repetitive behavior/ movements, and impulsive behaviors. Autism affects 1 in 44 children in the U.S. Autism [...]
Symptoms, Causes, and Four Treatments of Bipolar Disorder
Bipolar disorder commonly known as manic depression is a severe mental health disorder. It is linked to genetics and is usually triggered by a stressful situation, such as being sexually abused, an illness, or an overwhelming life-altering problem. It [...]
National Disability Awareness
Mental health problems affect 800 million people worldwide. Mental illness encompasses depression, anxiety, schizophrenia, eating disorders, or even addictive behaviors. These disorders affect the day-to-day tasks that affect mood, thinking, and behavior. Most Common mental health disabilities: Anxiety, depression, [...]
Spring break tips
Spring break provides a fun time for children and families to get away and take vacations. Many families choose to come to Orlando Florida as it is the number one destination to visit. To ensure you have the best [...]
Negative effects of social media:
In today’s society, social media fuels mental health issues. The frequent use of social media is linked to depression, anxiety, sadness, stress, and feelings of loneliness and isolation. It also disrupts sleep by disrupting the circadian rhythms. It’s also [...]
Dangers of Spring Break
Spring break provides a time of relaxation and stress-free fun. With all this, there are some risk factors to be aware of, so to ensure you have the best time, follow these tips. Alcohol: During spring break there is [...]
3 Tips to Help you Avoid Valentines Day Disappointment | Marriage Counselor
3 Tips to Help you Avoid Valentines Day Disappointment by Orlando Marriage Expert Jada Jackson, MS. It comes around once a year; to some it’s not a real holiday, and to some it’s expected to be a promising occasion—Valentine’s Day. The sensationalizing [...]
The Lucky One | Orlando Marriage Therapist | 3 Tips to Rekindle Your Relationship
Nicholas Sparks is no stranger to heart-wrenching passion and the kind of love that only star-crossed lovers share. Teary eyed audiences have come to expect this from his novels and their film adaptions, but do the rose colored glasses [...]
Let’s Discuss Eating Disorders
Disordered eating does not discriminate when it comes to age, race, gender, ethnicity, weight, or sexual orientation. Typically eating disorders can appear majority in younger populations, in teens and young adults. Don’t be fooled, eating disorders also can start [...]
Giselle & The GOAT
Tom Brady and Gisele Bundchen have been a couple since 2006 and although they seem like a fairy tale couple, their recent drama proves otherwise. Tom’s first son was born in 2007. However, his first child was not with [...]
Lets Discuss Phobias
Dr. William Eaton describes phobias to include fear and avoidance (Eaton et al., 2020) in his study. He explains that most phobias will begin in childhood, though will maintain maximum strength in midlife and late in life. The authors [...]
Woman’s Woes
Over 1 in 5 women in the United States in the past year have experienced a mental health condition. Common conditions are anxiety and depression, although conditions like bipolar disorder and depression affect women more than men or affect [...]
Seasonal Depression and Mindfulness
As we begin 2023, we should be aware of seasonal depression. Seasonal Affective Disorder, or SAD, has plagued many of us over the last few months. This disorder is more than just our winter blues or holiday frustrations. This [...]
Not Having Fun in Your Relationship? Here’s How to Fix It
When we envision a life with our partner that is full of livelihood and adventure – we are honoring the hopes and ambitions of nourishing our relationship. Likewise, we achieve success in our relationships through hard work and dedication. [...]
The Story of Jake Flint’s Death concerning Trauma and Grief
This past Saturday, November 26th, country singer Jake Flint, died just hours after getting married. He was only 37 years of age and had a sudden death while sleeping. According to his loved ones, he was a friend to [...]
5 stages of grief
Michael Brown writes on Understanding and Responding to Grief through The Gottman Institute. A major topic discussed was how during the COVID-19 Pandemic, many people had to grieve their loved ones without ever getting the chance to say goodbye. [...]
How to stay Motivated in our Wellness Goals
How to Stay Motivated in our Wellness Goals Intro Many of us have the desire to focus on our health and wellness but have a hard time getting started and staying involved. Exercise, diet, and mental health all require [...]
Let’s Talk…Mental Health and Addiction
The recent passing of singer and reality TV star, Aaron Carter, highlights the dire need for mental health and addiction to be at the forefront of the conversation for all of us. No one gets to pick their parents. [...]
Holiday Depression & Anxiety
As the winter holiday season is coming up, we have to maintain awareness of our mental health. For many of us, the holiday season is filled with joy, fun, and time to gather with family and friends. Although, for [...]
What Aaron Carter’s Tragic Death Can Teach Us About Mental Health
If you remember the song “I want candy” or the New Kids on the Block, you remember the pop singer and child star, Aaron Carter. We were sad to find out that he passed this weekend after suffering from [...]
Orlando Trauma Counselor Expert | Rape and Sexual Assault
Orlando Sexual Abuse Counselor on how Sexual Assault untreated can effect a victim of abuse. Shame, despair, and powerless are a few of the emotions that victims of rape and sexual assault may experience. These same emotions often interfere [...]
How Do I Cope with My Child’s Diagnosis?
Over 3 million babies are born every year in the US. And with the birth of a child, there is not only new life, but new adventures, new possibilities, and new opportunities. As exciting as it may be to [...]
How Does Diet Affect Our Self-Esteem? | Orlando Counselor
Modern food science has taught us that our diet affects our health, but how does it affect our self-esteem? As a kid, we learn that some food choices are good for us, while others aren’t. Though this black-and-white explanation [...]
Perfectionism: What is it and how can we effectively combat it?
Perfectionism is a personality trait characterized by the need to demonstrate perfection in how we represent ourselves. Perfectionists may not feel satisfied no matter how hard they’ve worked on something because they feel they haven’t met their unrealistically high [...]
Getting Homework Done in Less Time and Fewer Fights
Students with learning disabilities such as ADHD often have trouble with homework and maintaining focus on assignments that require full attention. Some common problems are seen in children with ADHD such as easy distractibility, disorganization, procrastination, inattention, fidgeting, and [...]
Who Cares What They Think: 4 Strategies to Break Free of the Opinions and Expectations of Others
Energy. It’s currently a popular belief that you get back what you send out into the world. The implication is that we have a way of interacting with others that ultimately affects the types of challenges, opportunities, relationships, and [...]
Sleep Deprivation in Children
With summer coming to an end, many kids have experienced a change in their sleeping habits. Children get less sleep in the summer due to long nights of staying up late without the responsibility of having school the next morning. [...]
Fidget Rings that May Help with Anxiety
We all experience anxiety, but it can be especially hard for many people. There are several aspects of life that may induce anxiety. Recently, fidget rings have surfaced and seem to be helping alleviate symptoms of anxiety. Fidget rings [...]
The Link Between Perfectionism and College Athlete Suicide
Not everyone can handle pressure, especially the pressure that college athletes face. This pressure has caused several college athletes and perfectionists to have mental health challenges and ultimately take their own life. Having such high expectations to live up to [...]
Couch Potato Nation
Physically (In)Active Adolescents Physical activity helps our bodies (and our minds) to stay in shape. Unfortunately, it seems as though children in the United States are staying less and less physically active. Although screen time and electronic devices most likely [...]
Fourth of July Blues
For many of us, the Fourth of July is a celebratory event filled with family and barbecuing. For others, the holidays can be quite difficult to face. Dealing with Loneliness Loneliness is a very common emotion to experience during the [...]
How To: Enjoy the Summer with Children at Home
With summer in session, school’s out and the kids are home. If you’re one of the many parents having trouble finding activities for your children to do this summer, you’ve come to the right place. “I’m bored...” It's inevitable. You [...]
School Shootings on the Rise
According to a federal report done by the National Center for Education Statistics, there were ninety-three gun-related incidents in the United States that resulted in lives lost on school property in 2021 alone. Lives as young as twelve years old [...]
Hate Father’s Day?
Hate Father’s Day? Here’s How to Turn the Day Around If you’re reading this article, you are probably one of the many dads hoping to get through the day. Like any holiday, I guarantee many past emotions are brought to [...]
Simple Acts To Help Dad’s Make Their Daughters Feel Special
"In a world that is increasingly technological, we use our electronic devices for everything, from work-related matters to personal communication. Think about it, dads. When was the last time we expressed our sentiments in a truly thoughtful way to our [...]
Gut-Brain Connection
What is the gut-brain connection? Your brain communicates with your gut daily, and vice versa, in order to maintain digestion and health. Research suggests that the organisms in the gastrointestinal tract can influence mental health greatly. In fact, the gut [...]
Family Counselor | 3 Tips to Help Your Wife Feel Appreciated on Mother’s Day | Christy Turlington
Due to modern medicine and medical procedures, it is difficult to think that every mother was at risk when she gave birth. Most experiencing pregnancy go as planned or with slight complications. But according to the World Health Organization at [...]
5 Practical Ways to Show Mom Appreciation on Mother’s Day.
5 Practical Ways to Show Mom Appreciation on Mother’s Day. This weekend will be Mother’s Day and many moms are expecting to get the usual special treatment: breakfast in bed, cards, flowers or chocolate. However, if you would ask [...]
Family Counselor | Positive Conflict Resolution for Families
Orlando family counselor offers as simple conflict resolution program to resolve conflict quickly and get back to privileges. “Sorry! Sorry! Sorry,” is what students/siblings receive over and over again, and then the perpetrator receives a time out, grounding, loses privileges [...]
Mean Girls, Slumber Parties, & Suicide Pacts | 3 Tips to help Parents Understand Bullying
Mean Girls, Slumber Parties, and Suicide/3 Tips to Help Parents Understand Bullying Bullying, Cyberbullying, and Indirect Aggression may provoke adolescents to suicide if not addressed in time. On April 16, 2011, a slumber party in Minnesota became national news [...]
Teen Counselor gives Parent Tips for Setting Prom Rules | Jada Jackson
Orlando Teen Counselor gives parents tips for setting rules with the Prom. So, what’s a parent to do? There are so many questions to answer and some parents are not sure which way to turn. With the approach of prom [...]