GinaMarie Guarino, LMHC
Learn more about Bulimia Nervosa Bulimia is a mental health disorder in which other mental health issues manifest in a poor body image and low self-esteem. People with bulimia often have deeper emotional issues that they do not understand. They do no[...]
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GinaMarie Guarino, LMHC
Learn more about PTSD Post-traumatic stress disorder affects more than just military and war veterans. It causes scary and uncomfortable symptoms that can be difficult to cope with. Many people with post-traumatic stress disorder feel hopeless to rec[...]
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GinaMarie Guarino, LMHC
Learn more about Anorexia Nervosa Anorexia is a deadly disorder in which a person starves him or herself and prevents the body from getting the nutrients it needs. Anyone at any age can suffer from anorexia, but most people with anorexia are women. A[...]
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GinaMarie Guarino, LMHC
Learn more about Schizophrenia Schizophrenia is a complex mental health disorder. Schizophrenia is difficult to live with because it causes cognitive and emotional symptoms. People with schizophrenia experience many different types of alarming sympto[...]
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GinaMarie Guarino, LMHC
The Cognitive-Behavioral model is used in cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT). It is a model used to explain the process of how CBT works and how it is helpful to utilize while in counseling. Often clients struggle to understand the meaning behind concepts in CBT, so it is helpful to have a visual aid that explains the […]
GinaMarie Guarino, LMHC
When in recovery, it is important to have a safety plan. Patients who are in recovery will face many challenges, and most of them will be unexpected. This is why helping our patients be prepared for triggers, cravings and obstacles is critical for recovery. About This Worksheet This is the Relapse Prevention Plan worksheet. This […]
GinaMarie Guarino, LMHC
At some point in a client’s journey, he or she will need to take a step back to evaluate how he or she is managing self-care. It is important for a client to be well-aware of what he or she needs to be able to maintain self-care, and to understand a hierarchy in which the […]
GinaMarie Guarino, LMHC
Building self-esteem is an essential part of child development. Without developing a high self-esteem, a child has a higher risk of struggling with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, body image and many other challenges. These challenges will affect the quality of how the child lives his or her life. In order to be able to develop […]
GinaMarie Guarino, LMHC
It is not uncommon for a child to struggle with verbalizing his or her fears. It can be a challenge for a child to face his or her fears, but setting up a child in a safe setting to express and explore the fears that he or she struggles with can facilitate growth and development […]