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Bipolar in Children- What does it look like and how is it treated?

Posted on: July 23, 2021 /

Categories: bipolar, child development, counseling services Sarasota FL, diagnosis

Frequently the presentation of bipolar in children is misdiagnosed for other illnesses or behavioral problems. Bipolar disorder was once know as manic depression and it is a form of depression marked by separate or combined symptoms of depression and mania or hypomania. Although, there are not different diagnostic criteria for bipolar in children, it should

Narcissim: Am I a Narcissist?

Posted on: April 15, 2015 /

Categories: counseling services, diagnosis, therapy, treatment

A recent press release by the American Psychological Association (APA) discusses an article published in the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology Narcissism and the Use of Personal Pronouns Revisited. Common belief is that words such as “I” and “me” being overused is evidence of narcissism. however, empirical research for this belief is at best sparse

Treating and assessing learning disabled students

Posted on: February 21, 2015 /

Categories: ADHD, anxiety, counseling, counseling services, counseling services Venice FL, depression, depression treatment, diagnosis, gifted student, learning disabled, treatment

It is extremely important that therapists be aware of the biases affecting their thinking and judgment. In a clinical setting therapists frequently draw conclusions biased on heuristics derived from initial impressions of their clients. These impressions can range from assumptions of intellectual competence to social aptitude. However, these conclusions, frequently, do not accurately represent reality.

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Bipolar in Children- What does it look like and how is it treated?

Narcissim: Am I a Narcissist?

Treating and assessing learning disabled students