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- Daisy's Depression - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2011 from Cristina MardirossianDaisy, 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 ...
Views: 1656(1 vote) - Helping Teens with Anger - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2011 from Cristina MardirossianRecognizing Anger Non Physical Signs * Controlling decisions * Isolating from friends, school, family * Having extreme standards * Blaming, insulting, name calling, threatening, questioning or checking up Violent- No Contact * Reckless driving ...
Views: 1729(1 vote) - Trauma in the Body - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2011 from Cristina MardirossianMarco* 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 ...
Views: 1251(2 votes) - Managing Insomnia - by Submitted on Aug 02, 2011 from Cristina MardirossianWhat 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 ...
Views: 1318(2 votes) - Stress Management - by Submitted on Jul 04, 2011 from Cristina MardirossianEveryone 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 ...
Views: 1407 - Clinical Vignette: Treating Depression - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2011 from Cristina MardirossianEddie 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. ...
Views: 4050(2 votes) - When A Loved One Dies: What to Expect - by Submitted on May 30, 2011 from Cristina MardirossianDealing with Grief & Loss Shock, Denial, Numbness, Disbelief -The pain exists, but you may not experience it fully yet. Your body, mind, and spirit take over to help you survive. Physiological symptoms can include: stomach aches, nausea, & insomnia -Grief does not always get easier as ...
Views: 1720(1 vote) - BUILDING A BETTER RELATIONSHIP WITH YOUR TEEN - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2011 from Cristina MardirossianAs 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 ...
Views: 1312 - Depression in Teenagers - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2011 from Cristina MardirossianDepression 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, ...
Views: 1101 - Trauma in Children - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2011 from Cristina MardirossianJessica, 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 ...
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