Archive for October, 2008

Online Social Networking (i.e., “Facebooking”) with Therapy Clients

Monday, October 27th, 2008

It finally happened.  I have profiles on YouTube, Facebook, LinkedIn, Digg, Reddit, Technorati, Ning, Squidoo, XING, Yahoo Answers, GodTube, MySpace, Yedda, Furl, Blogger, StumbleUpon, del.icio.us, Yelp, and Google Talk… to name a few. Most of these I hardly use. Some of them I’ve been on once ...

Dr. Anthony Centore Speaks to Counselors at the AACC West National Conference in Dallas TX

Saturday, October 25th, 2008

Dr. Anthony Centore, of Thrive Boston Counseling, spoke in October, 2008 at the AACC (American Association of Christian Counselors) West National Conference in Dallas TX, to a packed out room of therapists. Dr. Centore spoke to the group for over an hour on the topic of Online Counseling and innovative practice. ...

Overcoming Workaholism: Counseling Information on Workaholism and Tips for Achieving Balance

Monday, October 20th, 2008

PORTRAITS   Henry can’t even recall the last time he felt he was able to truly relax.  What he can recall, however, just how difficult it was for him growing up in poverty.  All he seems to care about these days is ensuring that he does not have to experience those struggles ...

Trauma: Counseling Information on Trauma and Help for Overcoming a Traumatic Event

Monday, October 20th, 2008

PORTRAITS   James woke suddenly in the middle of the night.  His heart was pounding in his chest and his sheets were tangled around him.  His nightmare had seemed so real that at first he couldn’t figure out where he was.  His accident has occurred years ago, but lately he had been ...

Suicide: Information on Suicide and Counseling for Suicidal Individuals

Monday, October 20th, 2008

PORTRAITS   Nicole got extremely drunk at a party and made a fool of herself in front of her entire high school.  She left the party, humiliated, and began thinking about each of the other stupid things she had done lately.  When she saw the glow of headlights coming up behind her, ...

Suffering: Counseling Information for Coping with and Overcoming the Consequences of Pain, Loss, or Failure

Monday, October 20th, 2008

PORTRAITS   Lucy just couldn’t get though the pain that began when her youngest child was killed in a car accident.  She could barely function with her other children or husband because her suffering was so intense.    Jill and Bobby recent lost everything in a hurricane.  Their house was demolished on the only ...

Self-Esteem Counseling: Information for Bettering Self-Esteem and Overcoming Low Self-Esteem

Monday, October 20th, 2008

PORTRAITS   Samantha often finds herself pressured to succumb to the sexual advances of men in fear that she will be rejected if she does not.  As a result, she has earned a reputation of promiscuity with which she is extremely frustrated and hurt by.   Alice is convinced that her marriage has no ...

Perfectionism: Counseling Information for Overcoming Perfectionism and Becoming More Realistic

Monday, October 20th, 2008

PORTRAITS   Lisa is constantly complaining to her husband about the way he parks his car, hangs his clothes, makes the bed, and even where he leaves his keys on the counter.  She has her husband on pins and needles due to her rigid ways and his inability to do anything right ...

Parenting: Counseling Information for Parents and Tips for Overcoming Parenting Problems

Monday, October 20th, 2008

PORTRAITS   Cathy has received three calls from the principal of her son’s school in the past week.  Her son is constantly getting in trouble and she is becoming frustrated because she has no idea what to do about it.   Doreen’s two daughters are constantly fighting with one another.  She can barely get ...

Money Crisis: Counseling Information on Overcoming Debt and Financial Instability

Monday, October 20th, 2008

PORTRAITS   Leah’s credit card debit is out of control.  She just can’t get herself to stop spending and is overwhelmed by bills that she cannot pay.   Gene lost his job and is currently looking for work.  The job market is tough and he is struggling to stay afloat without a steady income.   Susan’s ...