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 Bipolar Disorder Bipolar disorder is among the most common mood disorders. It is a disorder that affects a patient’s life in many different ways. It causes emotional, cognitive, and behavioral symptoms that can be tough to cope wit[...]
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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
Sometimes a client will struggle to overcome racing or ruminating thoughts. These thoughts can be frustrating for a client, and can prevent him or her from staying productive throughout the day. If a client is struggling with racing thoughts, it is important for him or her to learn skills to manage those thoughts. Managing the […]
GinaMarie Guarino, LMHC
Arguments are never easy, but it is important to know how to effectively argue to keep lines of communication open. Often when people struggle with arguments the point of the argument is lost, which prevents the partners to find resolution. This is why it is important to learn how to effectively argue to find resolution […]
GinaMarie Guarino, LMHC
In recent studies, it has been found that practicing gratitude exercises and positive affirmations have been effective in helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and an array of other types of mental health disorders. Teaching a client how to practice gratitude exercises helps him or her learn how to acknowledge and appreciate the good. This […]
GinaMarie Guarino, LMHC
Promoting self-love is an important part of therapy, but sometimes can be a challenge for clients. It is a lesson that is dynamic, and should be treated as such. For a client to learn to love himself or herself, he or she must also learn how to love and appreciate those around him or her. […]
GinaMarie Guarino, LMHC
Working on communication in relationships is an integral part in strengthening the bond between a couple. Often, people who are struggling in a relationship have a hard time expressing their needs in an open and effective way. This can often cause tension in a relationship and cause a rift between partners. About This Worksheet This […]