As October comes around, many things come to mind…pumpkins, ghouls, goblins…and bullying. As some of you may know, in addition to being the resident month of Halloween, October is also National Bullying Prevention Month. In support and celebration of National Bullying Prevention Month we would like to share some helpful information, resources and tips for parents and children about bullying and cyberbullying IQ Testing Broward County.

What is bullying?

The US Department of Health and Human Services (USDHHS) defines bullying as unwanted, aggressive behavior among school aged children that involves a real or perceived power imbalance. The behavior is repeated, or has the potential to be repeated, over time. Bullying includes actions such as making threats, spreading rumors, attacking someone physically or verbally, and excluding someone from a group on purpose. In recent years, this definition has grown to include a disturbing set of behaviors known as cyberbullying.

Couples counseling or marriage therapy allows for the couple to communicate in new ways that can remove the aggression or pressure often felt during discussions about children, money or other continual concerns. Marriage counseling can also help couples work through trust issues, regain intimacy, better communicate, build honesty and reach forgiveness and reconnection. Saving a marriage or relationship takes effort on the part of both spouses. Couples can find solutions and attain goals through exercises, discussion and other methods offered by their therapist. They build comfort in order to share and work through their problems. It is a matter of conflict resolution through mutual respect, collaboration, cooperation, and commitment.

Dr. Lisa Saponaro PhD offers twelve years of experience and specializes in couples counseling in South Florida, West Broward and Plantation. She uses a variety of techniques to help marriage counseling in South Florida for relationship improvement and a stronger connection by building on their strengths and finding a common ground.

Substance abuse often starts out as experimentation. Friends may suggest it be tried or they state that the substance has relieved their own discomfort and may help. Drugs are most often used to escape from mental or physical discomforts providing a short-term fix with long-term consequences. Take the drug away and the problem is still there, whether it be low self-esteem, anxiety, loneliness, or an unhappy family life. Prolonged exposure to drugs alters the brain in ways that result in powerful cravings and a compulsion to use. These brain changes make it extremely difficult to quit by sheer force of will. The longer drug abuse continues, the stronger the addiction becomes and the harder it is to treat.

Weight loss therapy is effective in helping people improve motivation, strengthen willpower, and increase their chances of achieving weight loss and wellness goals. Call (954) 560-9567.

(United States, Florida, Plantation)- Obesity has become a growing epidemic in America. Weight loss can be a difficult and frustrating process. Being overweight can affect the way a person feels mentally, physically, and emotionally. Many people seek a diet or fitness equipment to help them lose weight. When these options do not provide the desired result, a person may feel hopeless, frustrated, or defeated. South Florida residents that are seeking help to lose weight can find support and guidance from Dr. Lisa Saponaro, PhD.

Personality testing can identify specific characteristics that can be useful when making diagnoses, understanding underlying factors contributing to problems, and making appropriate treatment recommendations. Personality testing can also identify personality as a whole and is sometimes used by employers to determine appropriateness for certain type of jobs, and by courts when determining ability to parent and competency issues. There are times when personality testing may be court ordered or requested by a third party (e.g., school, employer, etc.).

Weight loss therapy has been effective in helping people to lose excess weight. It does so by helping people to make behavioral changes that support weight loss while providing positive support and encouragement for safe, healthy weight loss. People that experience chronic weight fluctuations, binging, yo-yo dieting, compulsive eating, food addiction, and emotional eating can benefit from weight loss therapy. Dr. Lisa Saponaro is a licensed psychologist that provides professional weight loss therapy. She has many years of expertise in weight loss therapy and can help those ready to make the behavioral changes necessary to reach their weight loss goals.

Enjoy a Healthy Relationship with Food

Some people have a love hate relationship with food. They love to eat it food and it provides comfort when they feel anxious, depressed, or stressed. After eating certain foods or over indulging a person can then feel guilt and shame. Food is required for life. It provides us with the nutrition we need for everyday bodily functions. People can change problem behavior with food and enjoy a healthy food relationship with weight loss therapy. Dr. Saponaro listens to her clients weight loss and food concerns and goals in order to provide them with feedback and education on how to make positive change for weight loss.

Mental Health is mental wealth! Too much attention is focused on mental illness and not enough focused on our mental health. Evidence shows that good mental health supports good physical health, better immune function, healthier relationships, and overall life satisfaction. Too few of us dedicate enough time each day to our self care. Taking care of the basics such as: proper nutrition, exercise, good sleep hygiene and positive thinking all play into our well-being. Our thoughts and feelings, health habits, relationships, spirituality, careers, and leisure contribute to life satisfaction.

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