Licensed Clinical Social Worker Constant open communication with your children/adolescents is important throughout the year. However, sometimes with so many family activities during the Holiday …
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Family Traditions
Coral Gables Counseling Center - Wednesday, December 13, 2017
I remember as a child the excitement of the beginning of the holiday season. The arrival of the Christmas tree was an important event. As …
Healing through Intimacy
Coral Gables Counseling Center - Wednesday, December 06, 2017
Contrary to the popular societal belief that defines intimacy as a sense of physical and emotional closeness and connection with another human being, I have …
Strength in Gratitude?
Coral Gables Counseling Center - Wednesday, November 22, 2017
Director Palmetto Bay Academy “Happiness depends upon ourselves.” – Aristotle Or does it? They smiled at me. Maybe it wasn’t the biggest smile in history, …
Thankful for Having, and for Not Having
Coral Gables Counseling Center - Wednesday, November 15, 2017
“Sometimes I thank God for unanswered prayers, Remember when you’re talkin’ to the man upstairs, That just because he doesn’t answer doesn’t mean he …
Be Happy, Be Grateful
Coral Gables Counseling Center - Wednesday, November 08, 2017
Although there may be times in our lives we feel overwhelmed and surrounded by negativity or bad luck, it can sometimes become difficult to …
Gratitude
Coral Gables Counseling Center - Wednesday, November 01, 2017
The concept of appreciation and thankfulness is as much an exercise as it is a feeling. Being able to recognize and express what we are …
Breathwork: Connecting to the Mind, Body, and Spirit
Coral Gables Counseling Center - Wednesday, October 25, 2017
As a Health Coach, I’m always asked if I have any self-care tips I can share. However, before sharing anything, I always like to try …
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Women’s Self-Care (from a Male Perspective)
Coral Gables Counseling Center - Wednesday, October 18, 2017
I’m a man, writing about women’s health. (That’ll be relevant later). I’m also married. A feminist. A specialist in health psychology. And I almost …
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Recognizing PTSD Symptoms
Coral Gables Counseling Center - Wednesday, October 11, 2017
Certified EMDR Therapist In light of the recent natural disasters, terrorist attacks and unforeseen attacks on the public by mentally unstable individuals, I’d like to …
Choosing The Path To Self-Improvement
Coral Gables Counseling Center - Wednesday, September 27, 2017
What is self-improvement? According to Webster’s Dictionary, it is “improvement of oneself by one’s own actions.” It is an inner process that requires inner …
With devastation – Comes lessons learned
Coral Gables Counseling Center - Wednesday, September 27, 2017
As I sit here in my living room with my husband, balcony furniture, bottles of water, canned beans, nuts and fruit, waiting for Irma …
When Back to School Week Isn’t That Cute
Coral Gables Counseling Center - Wednesday, August 02, 2017
When we think ‘Back to School’ we often relate it to children shopping for school supplies and all dressed up in their school uniforms for …
Sometimes I Want to Give up on Parenting
Coral Gables Counseling Center - Wednesday, July 26, 2017
The wind is blowing my hat towards my cheek, and I can hear my children laughing with their daddy. It is an absolutely breathtaking day …
Stomp Out Bullying
Coral Gables Counseling Center - Wednesday, July 19, 2017
Attention ALL PARENTS: These stats are scary! “Bullying” is a problem that affects millions of students and children of all races worldwide. 1 out of 4 …
Parenting: Meeting the Challenge
Coral Gables Counseling Center - Wednesday, July 12, 2017
Many parents ask me: “Am I a good parent?”; “Am I doing it right?” The answer is: “You’re doing the best you can with what …
Kids – Are They Learning From Their Mistakes?
Coral Gables Counseling Center - Wednesday, July 05, 2017
As parents, we often forget that kids are kids and they will learn from their mistakes. The question is, how do we make sure …
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Teen Stress
Coral Gables Counseling Center - Wednesday, June 14, 2017
Teen stress is an important issue. The teen years are marked with rapid changes and most teens face stress from puberty, self image, relationships, responsibilities …
Childhood Addiction: Recovery Survivors Break Free
Coral Gables Counseling Center - Wednesday, May 31, 2017
There are many recovery survivors whose addictions are rooted in their childhood. These are formative years, so aside from the damage their bodies have sustained, …
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The Positive Side of ADHD
Coral Gables Counseling Center - Wednesday, April 05, 2017
You hear a lot about the challenges that your child with ADHD faces but what you don’t hear discussed as often is the positive side …
Mindfulness – a Step at a Time
Coral Gables Counseling Center - Wednesday, March 29, 2017
In Zen tradition, we start a mindfulness practice with a “beginners mind.” That is, a childlike innocence towards allowing new experience without expectation or judgment. …
Mindfulness – Inside and Out
Coral Gables Counseling Center - Wednesday, March 22, 2017
Mindfulness is a state of being that people are becoming more and more familiar with. Many understand it as being aware of their surroundings, …
Our Body’s First Line of Defense
Coral Gables Counseling Center - Wednesday, March 15, 2017
Living a modern life involves plenty of sitting hours. When you’re busy working at the office – or commuting to and from – you’re …
A Mother and Her Baby
Coral Gables Counseling Center - Wednesday, March 08, 2017
According to the CDC 2016 Breastfeeding Report Card, the rate of American women who are breastfeeding has increased. It also indicates that the number …
Which Wolf Are You Feeding?
Coral Gables Counseling Center - Wednesday, March 01, 2017
Coral Gables Counseling Center Today, our team from the Coral Gables Counseling Center participated as part of the “Southern Smash,” an event where literal scales …
Too much or Too little Self-Esteem: The Balancing Act
Coral Gables Counseling Center - Wednesday, February 15, 2017
February is designated as the month of love. When I think of love, I automatically think of all the people that I love and …
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Love Yourself This Valentine’s Day
Coral Gables Counseling Center - Wednesday, February 08, 2017
Valentine’s Day is a remembrance of the love and value we feel for our significant others. As we raise awestruck eyebrows in wonder of …
Create Solutions, Not Resolutions
Coral Gables Counseling Center - Friday, January 27, 2017
(Note: We thought we would close the month with an extra blog which we feel sums up what it takes to be successful in meeting …
Women’s Rights are Human Rights
Coral Gables Counseling Center - Wednesday, January 25, 2017
I am a feminist, in the social movement sense of the word. Additionally, I use elements of the feminist theoretical style in my psychotherapy practice. …
The Power of Connection
Coral Gables Counseling Center - Wednesday, January 18, 2017
September 11, 2001: 2,996 people killed and over 6,000 injured June 12, 2016: 49 people killed at Pulse Nightclub in Orlando, FL There are many …
Cut It Out
Coral Gables Counseling Center - Wednesday, January 11, 2017
What if the “new you” is simply the same you, but more concentrated, more refined? Don’t add. Subtract. (And I don’t mean just pounds – …
Slow and Steady
Coral Gables Counseling Center - Wednesday, January 04, 2017
Happy New Year! Now that the New Year is here, our goals and intentions are set and we are all off running towards the 2017 …
Understanding Our Symptoms as a Guide to Personal Growth
Coral Gables Counseling Center - Wednesday, December 07, 2016
Symptoms are an essential and continued part of our life. At times, we may experience worry, apprehension, sadness, stress, irritability, and so on. However, we …
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How to Build Healthy Self-Esteem
Coral Gables Counseling Center - Thursday, December 01, 2016
Self-esteem is the result of being proud of yourself for your actions, and also for the person you are. People with a healthy self-esteem …
Parenting – Guide Yourself While Guiding Your Kids
Coral Gables Counseling Center - Wednesday, July 13, 2016
When we become parents, the love that has been nurtured and handed from generation to generation flourishes, but also all the fears. As caregivers, we …
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Family & Addiction
Coral Gables Counseling Center - Wednesday, May 25, 2016
When someone you love is going through addiction, it is normal to feel powerless, frustrated and concerned. Addiction is a disease that leads the individual …
Sleep Towards a Better Life
Coral Gables Counseling Center - Wednesday, January 20, 2016
Did you know that at least 60% of Americans report sleep problems? Did you also know that 40% of adults experience daytime sleepiness that interferes …
Singles Relationship Resolution – Food For Thought
Coral Gables Counseling Center - Tuesday, December 29, 2015
As the year ends and resolutions start up with the New Year, many singles find themselves hopeful that perhaps this will be the year in …
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Continuing Eating Through the Holidays Guilt Free
Coral Gables Counseling Center - Thursday, December 17, 2015
Life and Health Coach In my last blog, I gave tips on how to prepare for indulging at holiday parties. Today, I’d like to give …
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"Eat, Drink and Be Merry!"
Coral Gables Counseling Center - Wednesday, December 02, 2015
“Eat, drink, and be merry!:” it’s a phrase with biblical origins and a mandate for the holidays, but living up to the quote may not …
Eating Guilt Free Through the Holidays
Coral Gables Counseling Center - Tuesday, November 17, 2015
Life and Health Coach With the end of the year holiday fun, also comes stress. We stress over catching up on work before taking time …
The More Things Change the More They Stay the Same
Coral Gables Counseling Center - Tuesday, November 10, 2015
November 13th is Sadie Hawkin’s Day. This seems like a silly tradition to continue, in this day and age. Sadie Hawkin’s Day (and related dances) used …
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To Feel Or Not to Feel
Coral Gables Counseling Center - Tuesday, October 06, 2015
Many people that come to therapy are terrified of feeling. They suffer from anxiety and/or depression. When we finally identify the root of their present …
10 Ways to Manage Symptoms of Chronic Pain
Coral Gables Counseling Center - Thursday, September 17, 2015
September is designated as pain awareness month. With that in mind, it seems fitting that a pain psychologist offer some advice on how to manage …
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The Relationship Equation
Coral Gables Counseling Center - Monday, May 11, 2015
Communication is key. I find that whether I am working with couples in therapy, consulting on workplace disputes, or helping physicians convey complicated information – …
EMDR – A Brief Overview
Coral Gables Counseling Center - Wednesday, April 29, 2015
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing) is a “science-validated approach” that gives people a new perspective and understanding of their past experiences, traumas and phobias. The …
Your Kids and Alcohol
Coral Gables Counseling Center - Monday, April 27, 2015
Alcohol is the substance of choice for many underage children. It is estimated that one third of youth begin to drink before the age of …
Perfectionism Isn’t So Perfect For Us
Coral Gables Counseling Center - Monday, April 06, 2015
The following is a definition of perfectionism: Perfectionism is characterized by a person’s striving for flawlessness and setting excessively high performance standards, accompanied by overly …
Trauma: Do I Suffer From It and Is There Help?
Coral Gables Counseling Center - Monday, March 23, 2015
Recently, the press has focused on Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), which is the result of an incident where the individual has felt that they, …
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Do You Find It Difficult to Talk About Sex Topics With Your Children?
Coral Gables Counseling Center - Tuesday, March 10, 2015
If you feel awkward or uncomfortable, you are definitely not alone. For most parents, sex topic discussions are one of the most complex and emotionally …
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What is “Eating Disorder” – Signs and Symptoms
Coral Gables Counseling Center - Tuesday, February 24, 2015
Eating disorder awareness is instrumental in the health and well-being of boys/girls and men/women of all ages. In the United States alone, 30 million people …
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Will it be “Juicing” or “Blending” – “That is the Question”
Coral Gables Counseling Center - Monday, January 26, 2015
Life and Health Coach As Hamlet pondered whether it was better to live or die in Shakespeare’s “Hamlet”, my clients are always pondering whether it’s …
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New Year, New Opportunities…. Same Resolutions?
Coral Gables Counseling Center - Monday, January 12, 2015
When reflecting about the passing 2014, did you find that the 2014 resolutions did not make it past the first month? Here are some simple …
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