A Walk in Jane Doe’s Shoes Jane Doe wakes up every morning and goes about her day like any regular woman in her twenties and thirties. She takes her coffee bold, a little extra hot and with a hint of hazelnut for flavor. She knows what she wants, known for being confident, educated, and even a tad bit sassy. She
In today’s world it is very common to address a child’s problematic behavior through the use of pharmaceuticals. While this can be a helpful tool to aid your child’s ability to function and concentrate in school, it is not without its side effects. I have heard many complaints from parents that their child seems to lose their unique personality while
Dangers of Teen Codependent Relationships| Orlando Teen Codependency Counseling Codependency is a term that can be defined as “excessive emotional or psychological reliance on a partner, typically a partner who requires support due to an illness or addiction.” Unfortunately, codependence can affect anyone and it is an issue that is even affecting teenagers. Codependent relationships in teens can be extremely
It seems that every time we turn on the TV that we are bombarded with tragic loss. This can be especially hard if we are dealing with loss in our personal lives. It is also difficult when the loss does not make sense and/or is unexpected. There is nothing anyone can say or do to make the pain of losing
By working closely with teens, I often find myself discovering the newest trends, the latest beliefs and the most common behaviors. Their way of life is so different than when I was in high school (which was NOT that long ago) and while I talk to them, I often hear me “dating” myself. The latest movement is being “Pansexual.” I
As wonderful as the Holidays can be for many of us, this is often a time of stress, anxiety, and despair for many suffering from an eating disorder. The Holiday Season is not only focused around gifts, and time with loved ones, but FOOD. Food is an obsession that those with an eating disorder struggle with every day, and the
This week, I was brainstorming on what to write for the Orlando Teen Counseling. I decided I wanted to find an inspirational video on YouTube about cutting and expand on that. Unfortunately, instead, I came across some disturbing videos about teens and self-harming. Because I have worked with many teens that self-harm, I have heard stories about them finding people they
Halloween has come and gone and now we are starting to see Christmas trees, Santa Clauses, and retailers decking the halls with sales and specials. Thanksgiving has gotten lost amongst the hustle and bustle of it all, which means one thing: The Holidays are upon us. The Holidays are a time when people enjoy Christmas parties, family gatherings and work
Being in a relationship is not easy and certainly can test our patience. So how can you tell if your relationship is worth your time and effort? A good question to initially ask yourself is: Are you feeling more stressed having a partner than when you are single? This might be a tough question to answer honestly with yourself, but it's
Self-harm comes in many different forms. Cutting is one of the most popular, but a self-harmer may also burn his or herself with matches, lighters and cigarettes; rub an eraser until it burns the top layer of skin, pick scabs and wounds or puncture the skin. No matter what form of self-harm is being done, help should be sought out.
