GinaMarie Guarino, LMHC
Short-term memory refers to information that is immediately being processed in the brain. The information stored into short-term memory consists of immediate thoughts, attention and sensory stimulation. Short-term memory is fleeting. It is no[...]
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GinaMarie Guarino, LMHC
Selective attention is the process of focusing on certain environmental factors while ignoring others. In any given moment, a person is exposed to a significant amount of environmental stimulation. Typically, we use selective attention to can[...]
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GinaMarie Guarino, LMHC
The behaviorist approach is an observational approach to psychology. In the behaviorist approach, observation is used to understand the human condition. It utilizes the observation of behavior to understand people's minds. Unlike other ap[...]
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GinaMarie Guarino, LMHC
Behavioral therapy is a form of therapy that targets behavioral patterns in people. The goal of behavioral therapy is to increase healthy behaviors. It is also a goal to extinguish unhealthy behaviors. Behavioral therapy utilizes key concepts[...]
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GinaMarie Guarino, LMHC
The social learning theory is a theory developed by Dr. Albert Bandura in the 1960's. It is a behavioral theory that challenges previous theories of behavioral psychology. These previous theories maintained that reinforcement and punishment w[...]
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GinaMarie Guarino, LMHC
A big part of therapy is learning how to experience one’s own emotions. It can be hard to experience emotions and learn how to be comfortable with feeling them. It is not uncommon for people in therapy to struggle with identifying and embracing how they feel. This can cause them to transfer all of their […]
GinaMarie Guarino, LMHC
Issues in relationships often stem from a problem with communication. Communication is a critical part of a healthy relationship. Without proper communication skills, it is difficult for a couple to work together as a team and resolve issues. Good communication skills are important both during the good times and the bad times. People often think […]
GinaMarie Guarino, LMHC
Negative thoughts can have a significant impact on how we feel and how we react to challenging situations. They can cause us to act out of character, and get down on ourselves for reasons that are not fair to us. When we give in to our negative thoughts, we set ourselves up for feeling anxious, […]
GinaMarie Guarino, LMHC
Anger is a powerful emotion that can have many effects on people. Everyone feels anger for different reasons, and everyone has different triggers for their anger. It is important to be in touch with your anger. Understanding your own anger and why you are feeling angry is an important step in managing anger. If an […]
GinaMarie Guarino, LMHC
Attention deficit disorder and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADD/ADHD) affect many people. Typically, a diagnosis of ADD/ADHD is diagnosed during childhood, but it can also be diagnosed during adolescence and adulthood. People with ADD/ADHD suffer from symptoms related to their cognitive functioning and behavior. ADD/ADHD causes difficulty with concentration, behavioral impulsivity, and many other symptoms. […]
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