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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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Domestic Violence and its Indicators
Coral Gables Counseling Center - Thursday, September 03, 2015
Domestic violence (DV) is a systemic and coercive pattern of behaviors that is intended to gain power and control over one’s intimate partner through fear, …
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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