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of Riverview & Lithia Florida
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Moving On After Infidelity.
No one gets married expecting to get divorced later down the road. An definitely no one expects to have their marriage destroyed by an...
Sam DiFranco
Jul 9, 20142 min read


Overcome Negative Thinking.
Negative thoughts can drain you of energy, and keep you from being in the present moment. The more you give in to these negative thoughts...
Sam DiFranco
Jul 8, 20142 min read


De-Stress In A Minute Or Less!
When stress hits, you can either lose your marbles or handle the overload with grace. Below are seven short-term fixes to help you...
Sam DiFranco
Jul 7, 20142 min read


Myths about Therapy.
Unfortunately, therapy still remains a shrouded subject, and many myths persist.These misunderstandings can prevent people from seeking...
Sam DiFranco
Jul 3, 20142 min read


Dealing with Troubled Teens.
It is completely normal for your teenager to want to be independent, but not to act out in dangerous extremes. If they are creating...
Sam DiFranco
Jul 2, 20142 min read


Coping With Separation or Divorce.
Going through a separation or divorce can be very difficult, no matter the reason for it. It can turn your world upside down and make it...
Sam DiFranco
Jun 25, 20142 min read


Is Your Anger Destructive?
Anger is a completely normal, usually healthy, human emotion. But when it gets out of control and turns destructive, it can lead to...
Sam DiFranco
Jun 24, 20141 min read


How To Head Off Sibling Rivalry.
Siblings, who can figure them out? One minute they hate each other, the next minute they’re each other’s best friend. They insult each...
Sam DiFranco
Jun 18, 20142 min read
Communication is the key to a good relationship
Assertive communication and reflective listening is the key to good communication in any relationship. Simply say what you want to say...
Sam DiFranco
Jun 13, 20141 min read
Relationship Habits
Ever wonder why you and your partner find it hard to stop arguing, or being mad at each other? Do you wish there was something you...
Sam DiFranco
May 13, 20141 min read


Being Friends With Your Spouse
Are you feeling unhappy in your current marriage/relationship? Are you constantly arguing with your partner? Well, the solution might be...
Sam DiFranco
May 8, 20141 min read


3 Things Contributing to Your Depression
There are a number of factors that can worsen your depression. Practicing mindfulness helps you to pay attention to and take...
Sam DiFranco
Apr 29, 20142 min read


The Secret to Improving Communication and Sexual Satisfaction in Relationships
Psst! Would you like to hear a secret? What is something couples can do that can improve their communication and sex lives? I’ll give you...
Sam DiFranco
Apr 22, 20142 min read


Saying Sorry
What is it about the words “I’m sorry” that makes it so hard to say? Is is about the guilt behind the wrongdoing, or is it the ego behind...
Sam DiFranco
Apr 15, 20142 min read


Fear of Rejection
Many of us experience it. Its the feeling you get when you want to ask someone out but the words just don’t want to leave your mouth. Or,...
Sam DiFranco
Apr 9, 20142 min read


The Chicken or the Egg?
The age old question that still seems to baffle everyone. Well, which came first? When it comes to eating and mental health, do mental...
Sam DiFranco
Apr 1, 20141 min read


Relax, Don’t Stress
Did you know that there are a few simple methods you can use in order to reduce the negative symptoms of stress? Here are four easy...
Sam DiFranco
Mar 25, 20142 min read


Just Laugh
Shame is a universal emotion. We all experience it at some time or another. Sometimes shame causes people to react in anger or...
Sam DiFranco
Mar 18, 20142 min read


Teen Pregnancy & Mental Health
Low self-esteem, early use of alcohol and drugs, and living in a home with frequent family conflict are some of the risk factors that...
Sam DiFranco
Mar 10, 20142 min read


Fighting Big = Big Resolution
Some say that having a screaming match with their partner is effective, because it shows that there is passion in the relationship. But...
Sam DiFranco
Mar 4, 20142 min read
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