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Star Point Counseling Center
of Riverview & Lithia Florida
CALL OR TEXT 813-244-1251
Children with unruly behavior
Unruly or rowdy children can be very challenging to handle. It is, sometimes, next to impossible to discipline such children. Here are...
Sam DiFranco
Jun 11, 20161 min read
Memorial Day
LEST NOT FORGET! Remember today why we celebrate Memorial Day, Lest not forget those who gave their lives for their country and our...
Sam DiFranco
May 30, 20161 min read
C.S. Belle
C.S. Belle has published Therapy in Action With Troubled Kids. It is now available in paper back in all of the book stores. This is a...
Sam DiFranco
May 9, 20161 min read
Relaxation Tips
We all get stressed out from time to time and we need to relax. Here are a few tips on how to relax. Sit down, close your eyes and slowly...
Sam DiFranco
Apr 29, 20161 min read
Intrusive Thoughts
Many anxious people have intrusive thoughts, which are frightening thoughts about what might happen to you or someone you care about, or...
Sam DiFranco
Apr 9, 20161 min read


QUIET THE MIND
When we have unfounded Mind Chatter there are a few things we can do to turn off the “Chatter”. During any repetitive exercise such as...
Sam DiFranco
Mar 28, 20161 min read
Have you experienced a traumatic event?
If you’ve gone through a traumatic experience, you may be struggling with upsetting emotions, frightening memories, or a sense of...
Sam DiFranco
Feb 27, 20161 min read
The issue of self-hatred
Self-hate is one of the most pervasive problems that someone can have. At the base of self-hate patterns are feelings of deep...
Sam DiFranco
Feb 20, 20161 min read
Tips on staying positive this 2016!
1. Try to keep a positive attitude! Tell yourself that with an optimistic attitude all things are possible! 2. When you wake up in the...
Sam DiFranco
Feb 13, 20161 min read
Communication Skills
Proper communication starts with fully listening and understanding what the other person is saying to you before you formulate your...
Sam DiFranco
Oct 1, 20151 min read
What is Power Exchange?
Power Exchange = a willingness between partners to create a balance, based on one another’s wishes or proposed solution(s) during...
Sam DiFranco
Aug 21, 20151 min read


Financial Stress
As with any conversation there are communication difficulties. If you find yourself having issues with communication it can be helpful to...
Sam DiFranco
Jun 25, 20151 min read


The Importance of Really Listening
It is always so frustrating when you are talking to someone and then realize that they were not even listening. It happens to all of us....
Sam DiFranco
Jun 11, 20151 min read


Spread the Smiles!
When feeling overwhelmed and stressed it is easy to feel that you are going through it alone. Support can be found all around you in a...
Sam DiFranco
Jun 3, 20151 min read


The Effects of Divorce on Children
Divorce occurs in about 50 percent of marriages nowadays and has a big impact on every individual in the family. Children react to...
Sam DiFranco
May 19, 20151 min read


Asking for Help
Mental health: its a topic that is coming up more and more whether it be on the news, on social media, or in general conversation. Health...
Sam DiFranco
May 14, 20151 min read


Anxiety
Anxiety is something that effects everyone at some point in their lives. Some people seldom experience it, but for others, it is...
Sam DiFranco
Apr 23, 20151 min read


The Shy Child vs. The Socially Anxious Child
It is relatively common to find children clinging to their parents at a young age. Parents usually say, “He/She is a shy child.” The...
Sam DiFranco
Apr 8, 20151 min read


Communication Challenges
Communication, we all know how important it is to all relationships whether is is between family members, friends, coworkers,etc. These...
Sam DiFranco
Mar 31, 20151 min read


The Blame Game
The blame game we all play it. Sometimes it is difficult to take responsibility for our actions and accept fault. I mean who really wants...
Sam DiFranco
Mar 24, 20151 min read
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