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Daisy, a 16 year old high school student, was referred to me by her school. According to her school counselor, Daisy was hospitalized recently for suicidal ideation and needed to be seen for her depression. When Daisy walked into my office, the first thing I noticed was all of her piercing. She had a few piercing in her arms, a few on her cheek, and two on her chest. I also noticed the cuts on her...
10/31/2011 5:28:26 PM
Marco* first came to therapy to help manage his anger. Marco stated that he has been angry for a long time now. He stated that he has a very bad temper, snaps at everything, and gets into physical fights at least three times a month. When asked where he learned to be angry, Marco had no problem talking frankly about his father. Marco was a victim of child physical abuse from the ages of 7-14. Depending...
9/4/2011 12:30:20 PM
What is Insomnia? Insomnia is difficulty initiating and/or maintaining sleep, or the perception of poor sleep. Insomnia could include: difficulty falling asleep, waking up too early in the morning, or waking up often during the night time. If you or someone that you know suffers from insomnia, make sure to see a physician to see if there is a physiological cause that needs to be ruled out. Causes of...
7/31/2011 8:46:26 PM
Everyone deals with stress at different degrees. It's how we deal with or manage stress that is important. Managing stress is all about taking charge: taking charge of your thoughts, your emotions, your schedule, your environment, and the way you deal with problems. The final goal would be to have a more balanced life, where you make time for yourself, relationships, work, etc in a more constructive...
7/3/2011 6:14:41 PM
Eddie was first diagnosed with major depression at the age of 15. The roots of his depression were multiple. He grew up with two parents who neglected him emotionally. His mother only spoke Spanish, while Eddie only spoke English. This created a huge communication gap between the two of them. Eddie's father was also away most of the time for work. Additionally, Eddie's parents were legally married,...
5/30/2011 8:32:42 PM
As teens establish independence, parents need to understand that: - Parents are still the most important influence in their children's lives. Teens are trying to become adults. One of their greatest difficulties is becoming independent while maintaining a loving relationship with parents. - The teen's struggle for independence becomes a real problem only when it is viewed by the teen and/or parents...
4/11/2011 9:11:33 PM
Jessica, age 11, was brought to therapy by both her parents. Jessica was very sporadic. She had questions about all of the games and toys in the therapy room. She jumped from one corner of the room to the other in order to see each toy up close. Jessica's parents informed me that Jessica's older sister was hit by a car and was hospitalized for nearly dying. Jessica witnessed her sister flying through...
4/11/2011 9:11:06 PM
Depression in teenagers is a big problem that will affect all aspects of a teenager's life. If not treated, it could affect problems not only at home and at school, but it could also lead to other issues such as drug abuse, self-hatred, and even suicide. Parents, guardians, teachers, friends, and loved ones could start to learn about depression and what it looks like in teenagers. Signs and Symptoms...
4/11/2011 9:10:24 PM
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