GinaMarie Guarino, LMHC
Everyone suffers from stress. Sometimes the stress will be stronger than others. Stress can trigger different feelings, like anxiety, depression, anger, fear and dread. People may feel stress for different reasons. Everyone has life stressors that tr[...]
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GinaMarie Guarino, LMHC
Depression is a unique experience. It can be hard to understand what it’s like when you have not felt it yourself. Clinical depression feels different than sadness. There are several different types of depression. Most people will experience si[...]
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GinaMarie Guarino, LMHC
Trichotillomania is a term used to refer to people who pull out their own hair. A person with this disorder will compulsively pull out their own body hair. Because affected people struggle to stop the behavior, it is considered an impulse control dis[...]
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GinaMarie Guarino, LMHC
Addiction is a powerful condition that has a serious effect on an addict and their family. It can be hard to understand what addiction is, and how it is affecting a loved one. Having a loved one who is suffering from addiction can be overwhelming. It[...]
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GinaMarie Guarino, LMHC
Lawrence Kohlberg is well known for this theory of moral development. According to his theory, cognitive development leads to moral development. Kohlberg proposed that there is a distinction between moral reasoning and moral behavior. Moral reasoning[...]
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GinaMarie Guarino, LMHC
Relationships can be tough, but a couple that is motivated for change and attends couples counseling has a lot of room for growth. It is not uncommon for a couple to struggle with a number of issues. Sometimes an issue that a couple can face is remembering to express gratitude for their loved one. Feeling […]
GinaMarie Guarino, LMHC
Catastrophizing is a common issue that people face in therapy. It is a term that refers to people feeling anxious because they feel the worst will happen in a challenging situation. Catastrophizing causes people to feel a great deal of anxiety. It often causes people to act irrationally and in a way that worsens the […]
GinaMarie Guarino, LMHC
When used properly, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is a very effective form of therapy. CBT helps people work on their problem behavior by providing a means to understand their thoughts and feelings. People often react to stressors quickly, and that can prevent them from thinking things through. CBT teaches a person how to slow down […]
GinaMarie Guarino, LMHC
Everyone faces challenges. Life is about facing challenges to find resolution and grow from the experience. A huge factor that affects a person’s ability to handle challenges while maintaining inner peace and growth is the way in which they handle their own negative thoughts. It is important to know how to counter your own negative […]
GinaMarie Guarino, LMHC
Stress is a natural part of life. Everyone experiences stress, and everyone is affected by stress in different ways. It is important to know how to manage stress. When you do not know how to manage your own stress, you face consequences like anxiety, depression and sleep issues. The first step to learning how to […]
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