As psychologists experienced in treating a wide variety of disorders, we, here at the Orlandini Psychology group, often come across a disorder that often manifests itself during the holiday season. This disorder is binge eating and our expert team of therapists would like to offer some tips to avoid binge eating during the holidays, when...
Social Anxiety – The Hidden Disorder
Social anxiety is one of several types of anxiety disorders. WebMD lists the following anxiety and panic disorders. Panic disorder strikes suddenly and repeatedly with no warning and often includes physical symptoms such as sweating and chest pain; and specific phobias such as fear of heights, snakes, flying and others. Generalized anxiety disorder presents excessive,...
Take the Marriage Strength and Growth Challenge – Marriage Counseling
Is your marriage stalled? Do you find yourself facing the same issues over and over? Would you like to see your marriage grow and prosper? Take the Marriage and Growth Challenge. Your strength areas have the most agreement and positive aspects. Your growth areas have the most disagreement and need for improvement. Communication – Do...
How Do You Perceive Stress?
How Do You Perceive Stress? – Three Perspectives on Stress The Role of Stressful Life Events examines the relationship of life events, the action of coping with life events, and the related effects that result from coping with these life events. Three ways to study a person’s stress response to stimulation from a perceived environment...
What are signs of Depression?
What are signs of Depression? According to a National Institute of Mental Health pamphlet titled Depression and Heart Disease, these are the signs and symptoms of depression: Ongoing sad, anxious or empty feelings Feeling hopeless Feeling guilty, worthless or helpless Feeling irritable or restless Loss of interest in activities or hobbies Feeling tired all the...
What can a counselor do for me? – Miami Counselor
Why Should I Go to a Counselor? What Can a Counselor Do For Me? According to a 2004 article in Psychology Today, 27% of adults received mental health treatment from 2002 to 2004. Eighty percent of those who received treatment found it effective. Fifty-four percent were very satisfied with the result. Why should I go...