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Kohlberg’s Theory of Moral Development Explained

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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The Different Types Of Narcissism

GinaMarie Guarino, LMHC

Narcissistic personality disorder (NPD) is a disorder in which a person feels more important than others. A person with NPD will feel an unreasonable sense of entitlement. They will also have a big ego. Narcissists feel more important than others. As[...]

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Erik Erikson’s 8 Stages of Psychosocial Development

GinaMarie Guarino, LMHC

Erik Erikson was a developmental psychologist who lived through the 1900’s. He was born in Germany and died in Massachusetts. Erikson is most well-known for his theory of psychological development of children as they grew into adulthood. His contri[...]

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The 14 Most Common Sexual Orientations

GinaMarie Guarino, LMHC

There has been a growing tolerance for sexual diversity. With tolerance has come the emergence of several different types of sexualities. It has become safer and more acceptable to talk about different types of sexualities. With this safety and accep[...]

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Why Friends Are Important For Your Well-Being

GinaMarie Guarino, LMHC

When we think about our friends, we usually do not consider that they are an important aspect of our health. However, it is true: friendships can help us live a healthy lifestyle, both emotionally and physically. Let’s take a look at friendships an[...]

Cognitive Distortions: The “Shoulds” Worksheet

GinaMarie Guarino, LMHC

Cognitive distortions (thinking errors) are a huge contributing factor to many people’s mental health issues. Cognitive distortions are erroneous patterns in thinking that lead to negative thoughts, bad feelings and poor behavior. When someone suffers from a cognitive distortion, they are not able to perceive tough situations in a healthy way. That is why it […]

Cognitive Distortions: Blaming Worksheet

GinaMarie Guarino, LMHC

A huge part of using cognitive behavioral therapy with clients is teaching them about cognitive distortions and how they affect their thoughts, feelings and reactions to upsetting situations. It is not uncommon for a client to turn to cognitive distortions like blaming to avoid taking realistic responsibility for challenges in their lives. In order for […]

Past Vs. Present Worksheet

GinaMarie Guarino, LMHC

Throughout the course of therapy, it is important for both the therapist and the client to have a concrete understanding of how the client is growing and developing their coping skills. Therapy is more than just talking about feelings. It is about personal growth and learning how to manage thoughts, feelings, coping skills, behaviors and […]

Goodbye Letter Worksheet

GinaMarie Guarino, LMHC

Grieving can be a very overwhelming and confusing time for a child. Loss and death is a complex concept, and it can be hard for a child to understand what death and loss means, and how the permanence will affect them. It is not uncommon for a child to feel many different feelings, and not […]

Self-Care Assessment Worksheet

GinaMarie Guarino, LMHC

Practicing proper self-care techniques is a very a important part of mental health. Without self-care, people cannot grow and learn how to cope with the stress of their daily lives. It is particularly important when someone is struggling with mental illness because it teaches skills to maintain good coping strategies and mental wellness. Self-care is […]