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Orlando Trauma Counselor: Unveiling 10 Facts About Trauma

What are the most common types of trauma that people in Orlando seek counseling? The most common types of trauma that people in Orlando seek counseling for include car accidents, natural disasters, domestic violence, sexual assault, and childhood abuse. [...]

By |2024-02-08T16:36:50+00:00February 6th, 2024|adults, Adults, Blog, Children, Cutting, Dana West, Dawn Helwig, Didem Alpaslan, EMDR, Kendra Collie, Lyris Steuber, Pedro Michael Valdez IV, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Self Harm, self-care, self-esteem, Sexual Abuse, Teens, Treatment Alternatives, Updates|

5 Ways Dads Impact Teen Self Esteem | Penn State Study | Orlando Counselor Jim West

"I don't understand why my daughter is so sad lately? "Why is my son spending time with bad influences?" "Why does my daughter go out with abusive guys?" "Why does my son have such low self esteem?" If you [...]

By |2024-02-07T00:00:39+00:00February 5th, 2024|Addictions, ADHD, Adults, Blog, Brandon Feinberg, Children, Dating, David Duany, Dawn Helwig, Defiance, Depression, Didem Alpaslan, Family, Gemima McMahon, Jim West, Life Coaching, Lyris Steuber, Oppositional Defiance Disorder, Orlando, Parenting, Pedro Michael Valdez IV, Relationships, Self Esteem, self-care, self-esteem, Self-growth, Social Skills, Stressless, Teens|

5 Things to Say to a Child or Teen if a Peer Commits Suicide | Empathy Now | Orlando Counselor

Lake Mary Teen Suicide: 5 Things to Say to a Child or Teen if a Peer Commits Suicide A Lake Mary High School teen who struggled with mental health issues and who had just broken up with her boyfriend [...]

By |2024-02-06T03:55:54+00:00February 4th, 2024|adults, Adults, Blog, Boca Raton, Brandon Feinberg, Cutting, David Duany, Dawn Helwig, Depression, Didem Alpaslan, Family, Gemima McMahon, Jada Jackson, Kendra Collie, Lyris Steuber, Orlando, Parenting, Pedro Michael Valdez IV, Self Esteem, Self Harm, self-care, self-esteem, Self-growth, Teens, Treatment Alternatives, Updates|

Orlando Marriage Counselors Valentine’s Day Tips for You

How Comparing Effects Your Partner What are some Valentine's Day tips for singles and couples from an Orlando marriage counselor? Some Valentine's Day tips for dating singles and couples from an Orlando marriage counselor include: for singles, focus on [...]

By |2024-02-07T03:33:40+00:00February 2nd, 2024|adults, Blog, Couples, Dana West, Dating, Dawn Helwig, Didem Alpaslan, Divorce, Hooking Up, Kendra Collie, Lyris Steuber, Marriage, Matthew Martin, Orlando, Pre-Marital, Relationships, The Hook Up Mentality|

Be Mine Orlando Marriage Counselor 4 Valentine Tips for Men

According to the National Retail Federation, Valentine’s Day spending for 2023 was $25.9 billion. The average person was expected to spend $193 last year. There was even a study of the 10 most romantic cities based upon how much [...]

By |2024-02-07T02:34:22+00:00February 2nd, 2024|Adults, adults, Blog, Boca Raton, Conflict Resolution & Repair Relationships, Couples, Dana West, Dating, Dawn Helwig, Didem Alpaslan, Family, Hooking Up, Kendra Collie, Life Coaching, Lyris Steuber, Marriage, Matthew Martin, Orlando, Pedro Michael Valdez IV, Pre-Marital, Relationships, Teens, The Hook Up Mentality, Updates|

Orlando Counselor on The Effects of Trauma

The effects of trauma are not limited by factors such as age, gender, socioeconomic status, race, ethnicity, or sexual orientation. The experience of trauma is common among both adults and children, but it is especially prevalent in the lives [...]

By |2024-02-02T17:45:50+00:00February 1st, 2024|Addictions, adults, Adults, Anger Management - Child or Adolescents, Anxiety, Children, Depression, Divorce, EMDR, Family, Grief, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Relationships, Resolve Conflict, Sexual Abuse, Teens, Treatment Alternatives|

3 Lies Teen Girls Believe | Orlando Teen Counselor Dana West, LCSW

Ever stopped and wondered what happened to my sweet little baby girl while glancing at you’re teenage daughter struggling with self-esteem, relationships, and mood swings? It seems that it is a rite of passage in our society for teenage [...]

By |2024-02-06T04:33:07+00:00December 27th, 2023|Anorexia, Blog, Bulemia, Children, Cutting, Dana West, Depression, Eating Disorders, Oppositional Defiance Disorder, Orlando, Overeating, Parenting, Products, Self Esteem, Self Harm, Stressless, Teens|

Eating Disorders and Teens | Orlando Counselor

Eating disorders can and typically are debilitating and cause extensive long-term damage to those suffering from them. Teens are at an even greater risk for developing eating disorders, with most of them occurring between ages 12 and 25. During [...]

By |2024-02-06T03:47:12+00:00December 5th, 2023|adults, Anorexia, Anxiety, Blog, Bulemia, Bullying, Bullying in the School, Cutting, Depression, Eating Disorders, Family, Jim West, Mentally Disabled, Orlando, Overeating, Parenting, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Self Esteem, Self Harm, Sexual Abuse, Stressless, Teens, Treatment Alternatives|

Orlando Counselor | Video Tips to Keep your Child or Teen off the Bully Radar | Fox 35 Expert Jim West

Orlando Based Counselor | Video Tips to Keep your Child or Teen off the Bully Radar | Fox 35 Expert Jim West and his marriage, family experts provide counseling with offices in Lake Mary, Orlando, East Orlando, Clermont & Winter [...]

By |2024-02-06T04:42:18+00:00November 16th, 2023|Addictions, Anxiety, Blog, Bullying, Children, Conflict Resolution & Repair Relationships, Cyber Bullying, Depression, Jim West, Orlando, Parenting, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Resolve Conflict, Social Skills, Social Skills Group Curriculum, Teens|

5 Steps for Back to School Success

Summer is coming to a close.  Play dates, family vacations and trips to grandma’s house may have made for a great time.  With over a week left until school starts, the thought of going back to school may elicit [...]

By |2023-08-01T18:07:07+00:00July 31st, 2023|ADHD, Anxiety, Aspergers, Autism, Blog, Bullying, Bullying in the School, Bullying in the School, Bullying Tips | Parents & Students, Children, Family, Lyris Steuber, Orlando, Parenting, Teens, Updates|

Maternal Wellness: 4 Reasons Why It’s OK To Not Be OK

Have you ever struggled with accepting help when needed? How about believing “yes you can accomplish it all” to then find yourself overwhelmed? One of my biggest struggles is accepting help or even asking for help when I need [...]

By |2023-05-11T18:03:07+00:00May 11th, 2023|Adults, Anxiety, Blog, Children, Conflict Resolution & Repair Relationships, Couples, Depression, Family, Life Coaching, Orlando, Parenting, Relationships, Womens Issues|

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 [...]

By |2023-03-15T15:38:42+00:00March 15th, 2023|Adults, adults, Anger, Anxiety, Children, Conflict Resolution & Repair Relationships, Couples, Depression, Divorce, Divorce, Family, Grief, Marriage, Parenting, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Relationships, Resolve Conflict, Womens Issues|

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, [...]

By |2023-04-03T17:42:50+00:00February 25th, 2023|Anxiety, Aspergers, Autism, Children, Family, Jim West, Orlando, Parenting, Teens, Treatment Alternatives|

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 [...]

By |2024-02-08T15:20:28+00:00February 10th, 2023|Couples, Dallas Texas Counseling, Dating, Divorce, Divorce, Family, Featured Article, Hooking Up, Jada Jackson, Jim West, Marriage, Media, Orlando, Pre-Marital, Relationships, The Hook Up Mentality, Updates|

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. [...]

By |2023-01-06T21:09:08+00:00January 6th, 2023|adults, Adults, Blog, Conflict Resolution & Repair Relationships, Couples, Dating, Depression, Divorce, Divorce, Family, Marriage, Parenting, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Pre-Marital, Relationships, Resolve Conflict|

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 [...]

By |2022-11-17T20:39:30+00:00November 17th, 2022|ADHD, ADHD, adults, Alcohol, Anger, Anxiety, Blog, Conflict Resolution & Repair Relationships, Depression, Family, Food, Grief, Healthy eating, Jim West, Overeating, Self Esteem, self-care, Self-growth, Social Skills|

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 [...]

By |2022-10-25T20:11:50+00:00October 7th, 2022|ADHD, ADHD, adults, Adults, Anger Management - Child or Adolescents, Anorexia, Anxiety, Aspergers, Autism, Bulemia, Bullying in the School, Bullying Tips | Parents & Students, Conflict Resolution & Repair Relationships, Eating Disorders, EMDR, Family, Grief, Mentally Disabled, Multiple Personality Disorder, Oppositional Defiance Disorder, Overeating, Parenting, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Self Esteem, Self Harm, self-care, self-esteem, Self-growth, Sexual Abuse, Shermelia Drummer, Social Skills Group Curriculum, Stressless, Teens, Treatment Alternatives|

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 [...]

By |2022-05-11T16:20:41+00:00May 11th, 2022|Anger, Anger Management - Child or Adolescents, Anxiety, Blog, Bullying, Children, Conflict Resolution & Repair Relationships, Cyber Bullying, Depression, Jada Jackson, Orlando, Parenting, Relationships, Resolve Conflict, Self Harm, Social Skills Group Curriculum, Stressless, Teens|

Men’s Mental Health During the Holidays | Orlando Counselor

As the holidays and the cold weather quickly approaches, it has become increasingly more important than ever to be considerably mindful of those around us. The holidays can be a very exciting time for many but can understandably be [...]

By |2024-02-09T15:27:02+00:00December 15th, 2021|Adults, Anger Management - Child or Adolescents, Children, Depression, Divorce, Family, Jim West, Orlando, Parenting, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Self Esteem, self-care|

Four Tips For Holiday Party Food Anxiety | Orlando Counselor

Do you loathe holidays? Dread social invitations? Can’t stand the thought of a Christmas party? Those with eating disorders (Bulimia, Anorexia, Binge Eating or Overeating) shiver at the upcoming holiday season, not for the social aspect but for the [...]

By |2024-02-08T16:20:23+00:00November 4th, 2021|Addictions, Adults, Anorexia, Anxiety, Blog, Bulemia, Depression, Eating Disorders, Family, Orlando, Overeating, Sexual Abuse, Teens, Treatment Alternatives|

How Hypnosis Can Help with Covid Related Stress

It’s no secret that we are all in this together. There is a higher level of fear and anxiety  that has spread through the world since early last year.   It’s not “over” yet and still life goes on. You might [...]

By |2021-09-30T19:30:00+00:00September 24th, 2021|ADHD, Adults, Anger, Anorexia, Anxiety, Bulemia, Bullying, Bullying in the School, Career, Children, Couples, Cutting, Dallas Texas Counseling, Dating, Defiance, Depression, Divorce, Divorce, Eating Disorders, Family, Grief, Hoarding, Hooking Up, Jada Jackson, Marriage, Mentally Disabled, Multiple Personality Disorder, Overeating, Parenting, Phobias, Pre-Marital, Relationships, Self Harm, self-care, Sexual Abuse, Sports Psychology, Teens, Treatment Alternatives|

5 Tips For Extended Family Holiday Scheduling

Are you dreading the holidays?  Do you have to split holidays with more than two groups of relatives?  Do you feel you are traveling all over the place and resent holidays?  Are you a people pleaser and trying to make [...]

By |2021-03-05T18:12:02+00:00December 22nd, 2020|Adults, Anger, Anxiety, Blog, Children, Conflict Resolution & Repair Relationships, Couples, Depression, Divorce, Divorce, Family, Marriage, Orlando, Parenting, Resolve Conflict|

18 Signs of Teen Addictions – Lindsay Lohan: Party Girl, Addict, or Criminal | Teen Counselor

18 Signs of Teen addiction Sometimes having fun may be dangerous. Parents must be aware of the tell tale signs of teen addictions. We live in a culture that thrives on youth, beauty, power, and wealth. However, having fun as [...]

By |2021-03-08T19:26:39+00:00February 28th, 2020|Addictions, Alcohol, Anger, Anger Management - Child or Adolescents, Anxiety, Blog, Children, Conflict Resolution & Repair Relationships, Dallas Texas Counseling, Depression, Drug, Eating Disorders, Family, Oppositional Defiance Disorder, Orlando, Parenting, Self Harm, Updates|

Hugs Banned in Portland Oregon Middle School | Daily Buzz | Teen Counselor Therapist

Orlando Teen Counselor Therapist How close is too close? A middle school in Portland, Oregon shocked the nation when the principal banned “hugging!” USA Today highlighted the ban on hugs and stated that there is a national trend in setting [...]

By |2021-03-08T19:35:21+00:00February 21st, 2020|Blog, Children, Conflict Resolution & Repair Relationships, Dallas Texas Counseling, Dating, Family, Hooking Up, Jada Jackson, Media, Orlando, Parenting, Relationships, Resolve Conflict, Teens|

Family Counselor offers Conflict Resolution Tips for Children, Teen and Families with Less Yelling

“Sorry! Sorry! Sorry,” is what students/siblings receive over and over again, and then the perpetrator receives a time out, grounding, loses privileges or in the school, detention, work detail, time out or suspension. The perpetrator then becomes resentful toward the [...]

By |2021-03-08T19:50:58+00:00December 28th, 2019|Blog, Children, Conflict Resolution & Repair Relationships, Defiance, Family, Orlando, Parenting, Stressless, Teens|

FACEBOOK, HOOKING-UP & STI’s | Young Adult Counselor | SOCIAL NETWORKS INCREASE SEXUAL ACCESS

FACEBOOK, HOOKING-UP & STI's | SOCIAL NETWORKS INCREASE SEXUAL ACCESS Everyone knows that SEX sells! At least that’s what most advertisers believe. For many years, various media avenues have become vehicles to sell everything from toothpaste to sneakers. With the [...]

By |2021-03-08T20:01:21+00:00October 7th, 2019|Addictions, Adults, Blog, Couples, Dallas Texas Counseling, Dating, Hooking Up, Jada Jackson, Relationships, Sexual Addictions, Teens, The Hook Up Mentality, Updates|

Are Girls Meaner Than Boys | Bully Counselor Therapist

Orlando Bully Counselor Therapist Can’t we all just get along? The answer seems to be, “no,” especially among adolescent girls. We have all heard that girls are meaner than boys, but some studies report that girls are simply more “aggressive” [...]

By |2021-03-08T20:06:38+00:00August 23rd, 2019|Anger, Anger Management - Child or Adolescents, Anxiety, Blog, Bullying, Children, Conflict Resolution & Repair Relationships, Cyber Bullying, Dallas Texas Counseling, Media, Orlando, Resolve Conflict, Social Skills, Social Skills Group Curriculum, Teens|

Get Ready For Summer Social Skills Camps for ADHD and ASD!

Get Ready For Summer Social Skills Camps Orlando Florida FL Summertime is the perfect time to help your child improve his or her social skills in preparation for the upcoming school year.  Does your child try too hard to [...]

By |2021-03-08T21:21:44+00:00March 13th, 2019|ADHD, Anger, Anger Management - Child or Adolescents, Anxiety, Aspergers, Autism, Blog, Bullying, Children, Defiance, Family, Jim West, Oppositional Defiance Disorder, Orlando, Resolve Conflict, Social Skills, Social Skills Group Curriculum, Summer Camps, Teens, Treatment Alternatives, Updates|

50 Shades of Grey – 5 Questions Couples Should Ask | Counselor

50 Shades of Grey - Lake Mary Marriage Counselor suggests 5 Questions Couples Should Ask. It’s almost Valentine’s Day and also the big screen premiere of Fifty Shades of Grey. Based on the best-selling novel by E.L. James, it [...]

By |2021-03-08T21:22:31+00:00January 31st, 2019|Adults, Blog, Conflict Resolution & Repair Relationships, Couples, Dating, Divorce, Divorce, Family, Lyris Steuber, Marriage, Orlando, Pre-Marital, Relationships, Sexual Abuse, Sexual Addictions, Updates|

7 Tips to Keep your New Year’s Resolutions | Forbes | Marriage Counselor Daily Buzz TV

2019 New Year's Resolutions | 7 Tips to Keep your New Year's Resolutions | Forbes Did you make a New Year’s Resolution for 2019? If you did, there is a strong possibility that you will not see it through to [...]

By |2021-03-08T21:24:49+00:00January 2nd, 2019|Anger, Anger Management - Child or Adolescents, Anxiety, Career, Conflict Resolution & Repair Relationships, Couples, Dallas Texas Counseling, Dating, Depression, Divorce, Divorce, Family, Hooking Up, Jada Jackson, Marriage, Orlando, Parenting, Pre-Marital, Relationships, Resolve Conflict, Updates|

The Benefits of Forgiveness | Counselor Dana West

The Benefits of Forgiveness | Dana West, LCSW Why is forgiveness easy to verbalize but so difficult to express? How many times should I forgive?  Can I distance myself while forgiving someone who hurts me repeatedly? If I forgive too [...]

By |2021-03-08T21:33:58+00:00December 14th, 2018|Adults, Anger, Blog, Bullying in the School, Bullying in the School, Bullying Tips | Parents & Students, Couples, Dana West, Divorce, Marriage, Orlando, Relationships, Resolve Conflict, Sexual Abuse, Stressless, Teens|

3 Reasons Spouses Commit Facebook Affairs | Relationship Counselor

3 Reasons Spouses Cheat on Facebook - Social Network or Human Nature? Emotional affairs, high school flames, college sweethearts, and hooking up behind closed doors! Since Facebook, the flood gate of social affairs has taken the 'opportunity for infidelity' to [...]

By |2021-03-08T21:46:28+00:00July 20th, 2018|Adults, Anger, Blog, Conflict Resolution & Repair Relationships, Couples, Dallas Texas Counseling, Dating, Depression, Divorce, Divorce, Family, Hooking Up, Jada Jackson, Marriage, Orlando, Relationships, Resolve Conflict, The Hook Up Mentality|

High School Transition Tips – Hold On Parents | Teen Counselor Therapist

“You don’t understand!” “You don’t have a clue what I am going through!”  “You don’t know what your talking about!”  If you have not heard these statements from you teenager get ready because it’s coming! However, during these transitional [...]

By |2021-03-08T21:47:26+00:00July 16th, 2018|Anger, Anger Management - Child or Adolescents, Blog, Conflict Resolution & Repair Relationships, Jim West, Oppositional Defiance Disorder, Orlando, Products|

4 Tips for PTSD Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Symptoms | Ariana Grande on CNN from Suicide Bombing

Recently singer Ariana Grande released to CNN about suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder from witnessing a suicide bombing that killed 22 people at her concert in Manchester, United Kingdom in 2017. PTSD - post-traumatic stress disorder is as the name [...]

By |2020-01-06T22:21:55+00:00June 12th, 2018|Adults, Anna Vita, Blog, Depression, EMDR, Orlando, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Treatment Alternatives, Updates|

Hazing or Initiation | Dr Phillips High School – Darrion Denson | Bullying Counselor

What is Hazing and Tips to Prevent it in your School! Darrion Denson reportedly was told by his coach to walk into the Dr. Phillips High School Senior locker room to get a pair of pants.  He reports that [...]

By |2021-03-08T21:52:29+00:00May 23rd, 2018|Anxiety, Blog, Bullying, Children, Conflict Resolution & Repair Relationships, Cyber Bullying, Defiance, Orlando, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Resolve Conflict, Sexual Abuse, Social Skills, Sports Psychology, Teens|
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