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Identifying Self Injurious Behaviors | Orlando Christian Teen Counselor Video
What are the Signs?
Self inflicted damage occurs for 5 or more days
Look for arm bands that look like an accessory, but are there to cover the scabs or scars.
Injuries induce bleeding, bruising, or pain
Cutting, burning, stabbing, hitting, excessive rubbing
Injuries are not social (tattooing and body piercing)
There is no suicidal intent
What can parents do?
Read Entire the 8 Do's & Don'ts with Cutting at totallifecounseling.com/2011/02/the-glamorous-life-of-self-injury-tips-for-identifying-self-mutilation/
For a Christian Counselor in the Orlando, Lake Mary, East Orlando or Clermont Florida call (407) 248-0030 or https://www.TotalLifeCounseling.com

Anxiety About Testing or FCAT | Orlando Christian Counseling | Video
Many students get very anxious about taking the FCAT every February and March. So much emphasis is put on the Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test, that student's get very stressed about taking it and whether they are going to pass or fail. While some stress and anxiety can be a good thing, the amount of pressure being put on students is insurmountable. Psychiatrists have even had to go as far as hospitalize students for emotional disorders stemmed from FCAT. If your student is worried about FCAT, these 7 tips can help prepare them:
totallifecounseling.com/2011/02/fcat-reducing-stress-from-the-test-test-anxiety/
For a Christian Counselor in the Orlando, Lake Mary, East Orlando or Clermont Florida call (407) 248-0030 or https://www.TotalLifeCounseling.com

Facebook Depression | Orlando Christian Marriage Counseling Video
Social media was designed so that people could connect and re-connect. Facebook is a great way to reconnect with old friends and to stay-in-touch with friends and family. However, the more we rely on technology as a median to communicate, the more isolated we become, and this isolation can lead to loneliness and depression. We live fast-paced lives, some people are working multiple jobs, going to school and have many commitments to attend to that social media and texting are the best tools they can use to maximize their time and to communicate with the people in their lives. Therefore is becoming more and more difficult to develop and nurture relationships, and this lifestyle could lead us into isolation and after a while loneliness.
For a Christian Counselor in the Orlando, Lake Mary, East Orlando or Clermont Florida call (407) 248-0030 or https://www.TotalLifeCounseling.com

Warning Signs and Prevention of Shootings | Orlando Christian Trauma Counselor Video
When people have deranged thoughts it's often for deranged reasons. The only protection from them -- and for them -- is an improved system of diagnosis and treatment for the mentally ill. Mass killers, though often delusional, are deliberate and determined. They seek revenge against specific individuals, or against society as a whole, in large part regardless of whatever social policies we put in place.
Often times, people around the shooter ask themselves how they did not notice the warning signs of these people. There are four major signs to look for: obsessions with anger or violent thoughts, paranoid, a withdrawn personality, and a distorted or radical belief system. If you notice these signs and think someone may be a threat, you could have them involuntarily committed. In Florida this is called being Baker Acted and a judge, law enforcement officer, or mental health counselor can all Baker Act someone.
For a Christian Counselor in the Orlando, Lake Mary, East Orlando or Clermont Florida call (407) 248-0030 or https://www.TotalLifeCounseling.com

Tiger's Anniversary of Scandal: Sex Addiction | Orlando Christian Marriage Counselor
1. What is Sex Addiction? Any sexually-related, compulsive behavior which interferes with normal living and causes severe stress on family, friends, loved ones, and one's work environment
As of late, sex addiction is a problem that seems to be increasingly recognized. As the popularity of this condition grows, there is a greater opportunity to recognize there is a problem and they will more readily seek professional help. Sex addiction is defined as any sexually-related, compulsive behavior that interferes with their normal living. This may cause severe amounts of stress on family, friends, loved ones, and even one's work environment.The common characteristics of sex addiction, reported by Dr. Patrick Carnes include withdrawal symptoms, compulsive behavior, loss of time, loss of control, and efforts to stop some or all of these behaviors.
For a Christian Counselor in the Orlando, Lake Mary, East Orlando or Clermont Florida call (407) 248-0030 or https://www.TotalLifeCounseling.com

Jim West in 45 Seconds | Christian Child Teen Counselor Video
Everyone knows someone struggling with attention problems, oppositional students or trouble managing their anger. As president of Total Life Counseling Center, Jim's purpose is to help families and individuals experience the Total Life. Jim is an author
Nationally Certified Counselor, School Consultant and Professional Communicator specializing in ADHD and Oppositional Defiance Disorder. His Total Life approach accelerates the therapeutic healing process by relating to children, adolescents and adults and
incorporating wellness. Jim's clients travel from North and South Florida, Georgia, Bahamas, Cayman Islands as he successfully treats clients with ADHD, Anxiety, Mood Disorders, Depression and more with FDA approved supplements and Dietary Modifications. Since
2003, most of his clients have not needed medication or used less medication with Jim's services! Read More: https://TotallLifeCounseling.com/counselors/james/
For a Christian Counselor in the Orlando, Lake Mary, East Orlando or Clermont Florida call (407) 248-0030 or https://www.TotalLifeCounseling.com

Reasoning Behind Baby Bullies | Orlando Child Teen Counseling Video
Students can be so mean and insensitive and often bully because of their own insecurities or lack of control in their homes. So how does a parent know if their child is at risk for being a target by bullies? They may act different, lack self-confidence, be a loner, react easily when teased, get angry or cry easily, lack athletic ability, put a lot of emphasis on their academics and make other's feel stupid, lack social skills, lack personal hygiene, etc.
Kids that are on the bully radar often have a target on their head and bullies gravitate to them. There are some common things bullies look for that help them single out someone that looks weaker than they are and often alone. So what can parents do to help their kids get off or stay off the bullies radar.
Read the "9 Tips to Keep your Child off the Bully Radar" at totallifecounseling.com/?p=6055
For a Christian Counselor in the Orlando, Lake Mary, East Orlando or Clermont Florida call (407) 248-0030 or https://www.TotalLifeCounseling.com

The newest type of insurance on the market is divorce insurance. No, this does not determine whether you will or will not get divorced. However, it does act as a safety net in case you do. So, should divorce insurance be looked at like other insurance? We have insurance on our house in case of fire or flood and on our cars in case of accidents or theft but should we have insurance on our marriages in case of divorce? Some people argue this already sets our marriage up for failure by planning for an unsuccessful marriage before it even happens.
To learn more about divorce insurance in it's entirety read: totallifecounseling.com/2010/09/three-insights-to-divorce-insurance/

Insight on Hazing vs Initiation | Orlando Christian Teen College Student Counselor Video
Sororities, Fraternities, High School, College and Professional Athletics teams have woven hazing or initiation processes into sports for decades. However, over the past 20 years it seems to have become increasingly worse, more traumatic and often meet the criteria for sexual offense or rape. Many cases report students who are sodomized with shampoo bottles or the end of mop handles. Other cases report students doing sit-ups and each time they come up their face is in the naked buttocks of a senior teammate. These incidents are just a few of the many that are causing concern for parents, students, and team members.
To read more about this topic: totallifecounseling.com/2010/09/hazing-or-initiation-dr-phillips-high-school-darrion-denson/
For a Christian Counselor in the Orlando, Lake Mary, East Orlando or Clermont Florida call (407) 248-0030 or https://www.TotalLifeCounseling.com

Tips for High School Transition | Orlando Christian Teen Counselor Video Jim West
Classes, school work, making the sports team, extra curricular activities, changes in friends, amongst other things are all insecurities of incoming high school students who don't know what to expect. With all the added pressures to overcome, parents need to step in and make the ride a little easier. Parents can do this by doing various things such as: help them manage their stress by planning for the future, checking report cards,
remaining approachable and being as nonjudgmental as possible, try not to overreact, and just stay involved. By doing these things it promotes a more successful high school career!
For a Christian Counselor in the Orlando, Lake Mary, East Orlando or Clermont Florida call (407) 248-0030 or https://www.TotalLifeCounseling.com

Transitioning to middle school is one of the stressful events a child has to deal with. New anxieties such as their friends seeing them with their parents, physical education classes, multiple classrooms and teachers, getting to class on time, lockers, cafeteria, being different and the homework schedule cause stress to students. These stressors can be reduced by the help of parents. By taking a few extra steps you can help your child transition easier through this difficult time.
Such steps are:
Increase self confidence - Use small manageable tasks instead of the complete chore at one time.
Assist with organization - Buy appropriate backpacks and materials that are small enough to keep consistent.
Teach about failure - It is an important stepping stone in life and is essential to improving next time.
Become knowledgeable - It is not just like what you went through in the old days; there are new pressures, new changes and new social consequences that you need to support your child.
For a Christian Counselor in the Orlando, Lake Mary, East Orlando or Clermont Florida call (407) 248-0030 or https://www.TotalLifeCounseling.com

Tips for a Successful Interfaith Marriage | Orlando Christian Marriage Counselor Video
Every marriage will have some stumbling blocks, but interfaith marriages have a few extra challenges. The issue of the couple's interfaith needs to be talked about and dealt with prior to the interfaith marriage. This discussion should include what exactly is important to you in your religion and what are the non-negotiable items. This can prevent surprises later on in the marriage by knowing your differences ahead of time. Read more on interfaith marriages here: totallifecounseling.com/relationships
For a Christian Counselor in the Orlando, Lake Mary, East Orlando or Clermont Florida call (407) 248-0030 or https://www.TotalLifeCounseling.com

Trust in Jesus and set your troubled mind on peace - a peace only Jesus can give.
Message from July 29th, 2012

Carta de Deus (Fathers Love Letter)

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Is following God and living a Christian lifestyle bondage like some people think?

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My experience of the devil trying to scare me into doubting God's love for me. He failed, and GOD is glorified!

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The Daily Pulse (Monday, July 30, 2012): Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! Philippians 4:4

The Daily Pulse (Sunday, July 29, 2012): When the wheat sprouted and formed heads, then the weeds also appeared. Matthew 13:26