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Career Stress: When You Really Need a Vacation.

Posted on: August 19, 2015 /

Categories: career stress, therapy

If we are really sick many of us comfortably “use the sick day” and take off of work. However the same idea of taking care of our health does intend to apply the same way in relation to our emotional well-being. Many times we don’t have external markers that “justify” taking care of ourselves until

How to help your children thrive and be happy

Posted on: August 19, 2015 /

Categories: child development, parenting

Most parents hope to raise children that are self-sufficient and able to contribute to society. Additionally, parents want their children to have a better life and progress. Helping our children care for themselves, treat themselves with love as we would, could be aided by encouraging healthy lifestyle habits. This includes sleeping well, eating well, and

When your child won’t talk… Anxiety based Selective Mutism

Posted on: August 19, 2015 /

Categories: anxiety, child development, counseling

Florida International University (FIU) offers intensive, weeklong immersion programs for students who struggle with a form of anxiety called Selective Mutism. Selective Mutism is most frequently seen in children younger than five years old. Many times these children tend to be more anxious or inhibited. Anxiety or worry about how others may assess them is also frequently

Harder exercise helps reduce stress more

Posted on: July 15, 2015 /

Categories: anxiety, career stress, depression, stress

It is well accepted, in both the field of psychology and medicine, that there is a powerful link between exercise and stress. The federal government suggests a minimum of 150 min. of movement a week to maintain optimal health. However, you probably need more to most effectively combat stress. Dr. Edward Phillips, director of the

Job stress might be killing you and what you can do about it…

Posted on: June 30, 2015 /

Categories: career stress

Many times stress can be a motivator however frequently it serves more of a negative function in our lives. When stress occurs in the workplace, know as job stress or career stress, intensity can increase because our performance is likely tied to our financial security. According to a 2014 Stress in America survey by the

“Helicopter Parenting” it never helps… intention doesn’t matter

Posted on: June 3, 2015 /

Categories: child development, parenting

helicopter parenting, descriptor frequently used to illustrate the problematic parenting style where parents have difficulty allowing their children to make mistakes or operate independently. Many parents identify their involvement in their children’s life stemming from desire for good things. Recent research at Brigham Young University finds that this parenting style may be detrimental irrespective of parents

Gender identity and sexual orientation related to eating disorder risk

Posted on: May 14, 2015 /

Categories: counseling services Venice FL, eating disorder, eating disorders, gay, lesbian, transgender

A recent study released in the April 28 Journal of Adolescent Health looked at students from more than 200 US universities. this study explored potential connections between gender identity, sexual orientation, and risk for having an eating disorder. The study found that gay, bisexual, transgender, and non-transgender lesbian college students are at the highest risk for

Oxytocin: How “love hormone” helps moms care

Posted on: May 13, 2015 /

Categories: child development, counseling services, counseling services Venice FL, oxytocin

New research by Indiana University, recently published in the Journal for Hormones and Behavior, suggests that the love hormone, oxytocin, eases mother’s ability to care for an upset newborn. Researchers in the study were trying to see how oxytocin may direct new mothers toward caregiving of infants and away from other concerns such as physical

ADHD: Children must Squirm to Learn!

Posted on: April 23, 2015 /

Categories: ADHD, adolescent, counseling, learning, learning disability

In his experience working with young students, adolescents, and adults who have been diagnosed with attention deficit disorder (ADD) or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) Dr. Charles R. Davenport has found that allowing physical movement makes it easier to learn and pay attention. Recent research from the University of Central Florida found that leg swinging,

Acetaminophen: reduces pain but also pleasure…

Posted on: April 15, 2015 /

Categories: anxiety, career stress, counseling, counseling services, depression treatment, medication, therapy

many of us are familiar with acetaminophen and its powerful ability to reduce pain and fever. This over-the-counter medication has also been found to reduce painful emotions and more recently it has been suggested that it may reduce positive feeling as well. Recent research published in Psychological Science in the journal of the Association for

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Career Stress: When You Really Need a Vacation.

How to help your children thrive and be happy

When your child won’t talk… Anxiety based Selective Mutism

Harder exercise helps reduce stress more

Job stress might be killing you and what you can do about it…

“Helicopter Parenting” it never helps… intention doesn’t matter

Gender identity and sexual orientation related to eating disorder risk

Oxytocin: How “love hormone” helps moms care

ADHD: Children must Squirm to Learn!

Acetaminophen: reduces pain but also pleasure…

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