GinaMarie Guarino, LMHC
Self-care is an important part of living a healthy lifestyle. To practice healthy self-care, you must first understand what self-care means and what to focus on in developing a self-care routine. Self-care is the active practice of taking care of[...]
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GinaMarie Guarino, LMHC
Social anxiety can be a challenging condition to cope with. When a person struggles with social anxiety, they struggle to feel comfortable in social situations. This discomfort around others causes affected people to withdraw, and disengage from [...]
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GinaMarie Guarino, LMHC
Grief is a powerful feeling that deeply affects people who are experiencing loss. It can manifest in many ways, and cause feelings of loneliness and isolation from friends and family. People who are grieving often pull away from friends and famil[...]
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GinaMarie Guarino, LMHC
Anger and depression often affect each other. People with a depressed mood can suffer from irritability and a short temper. In moderate to severe cases of depression, it is not uncommon for an affected person to struggle with feelings of anger. T[...]
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GinaMarie Guarino, LMHC
Therapy can be intimidating to start but can make a huge difference in your life. Whether you are struggling with mental health issues, addiction, or stress, talking to a therapist can help. It can help you develop coping skills to manage your fe[...]
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GinaMarie Guarino, LMHC
When it comes to addressing a child’s behavior, consistency is key. Consistent and expected rewards and consequences can be a great motivator for behavioral modification. When it comes to encouraging good behavior and discouraging bad behavior, understanding consequences helps a child understand how to behave. Planning rewards and consequences do not need to be complicated. […]
GinaMarie Guarino, LMHC
Learning about cognitive distortions can be helpful for a person in therapy. A cognitive distortion is a pattern of unhealthy thinking. When a person thinks through cognitive distortions, they are not able to see a situation clearly. This can impact their judgment and how they view themselves and the world around them. A cognitive distortion […]
GinaMarie Guarino, LMHC
Between sessions, clients need to practice coping skills. Worries happen each day of a person’s life, but they should not be strong enough to consume a person. That is why it is important to remember to use coping skills each day. A great way to make sure a client remembers to use coping methods to […]
GinaMarie Guarino, LMHC
A major component of mental health is promoting wellness in day to day life. Without proper attention to wellness, a person can feel lost and lack direction in their life. People who struggle with wellness often struggle with anxiety, depressed mood, and trouble with stress management. Well is not a state of mind, but rather […]
GinaMarie Guarino, LMHC
People in therapy often face challenges when they are not in touch with how their thoughts affect their behavior. Without understanding the connection between these two things, clients can struggle to understand how to reflect on themselves to become healthier individuals. Both thoughts and behaviors should be challenged when working to build a healthy lifestyle. […]
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