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Counseling in Baton Rouge (225-290-7252 | New Orleans (504) 475-4555

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Author: Dean Sunseri

“Blended Family Guidelines”

August 21, 2011 by Dean Sunseri

A blended family or step parenting can be a very big challenge for everyone involved.  The following are some guidelines to make the new family unit function more effectively. Be Patient – A natural family is created slowly, yet a blended family is more abrupt.  Allow time for adjustment.  Make Respect a Rule – Demand … [Read more…]

Posted in: Christian Counseling, Marriage Counseling, Mental Health Tagged: blended families, family counseling, marriage counseling, step parenting

“Understanding Depression”

August 21, 2011 by Dean Sunseri

Defined: Depression is a debilitating state that has a negative impact on a person’s mood, and a loss of interest or pleasure in daily activities.   A depressed person will describe their mood as sad or empty, and sometimes he or she becomes irritable easily.  Some other characteristics are weight loss, difficulty sleeping or sleeping too … [Read more…]

Posted in: Mental Health Tagged: counseling, depression, mental health

“Alcohol Problem Symptoms”

August 21, 2011 by Dean Sunseri

Question: What Are the Symptoms of an Alcohol Problem? Answer: Certain behaviors are known to be possible early signs of an alcohol problem. These include any established pattern of drinking, such as heavy regular alcohol consumption and/or frequent intoxication, which poses a high risk of future damage to physical or mental health and which places … [Read more…]

Posted in: Substance Abuse Tagged: alcohol abuse, alcohol problem, alcoholism, substance abuse

“Alcohol Addiction Quiz”

August 21, 2011 by Dean Sunseri

The short quiz is commonly referred to as “The 20 Questions” and the original, developed by researchers in the addiction field, has been adjusted many times over the years to include all mood-altering substances and prescription medications. As a quick provider in indicating areas of concern, it has proven a valuable tool keyed to behavior … [Read more…]

Posted in: Substance Abuse Tagged: addiction, alcohol abuse, alcohol dependency, alcoholism, substance abuse

“Understanding Covenant Marriage”

August 21, 2011 by Dean Sunseri

There are 3 levels of agreement.  The first level is the lightest and most casual which we will call an agreement.  An agreement is a simple commitment between two people, such as making an appointment to go to lunch next Friday at a certain restaurant.  The next level of agreement is a Contract.  This type … [Read more…]

Posted in: Christian Counseling, Marriage Counseling Tagged: Christian marriage, covenant marriage, marriage counseling, premarital counseling

“Intervention Explained”

August 21, 2011 by Dean Sunseri

Intervention means to interfere in the affairs of another person in order to bring about a positive change.  The common use today in the mental health field is to interfere in life of a person who is in a self-destructive cycle.  Most of the time, the self destructive cycle has to do with habitual use … [Read more…]

Posted in: Substance Abuse Tagged: addiction, intervention, interventionist, substance abuse
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New Orleans, LA 70124

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