BULLYING

Bullying can have severe emotional ramifications on its victims.  Bullying is a form of abuse that often involves:

verbal attacks

name calling

invalid criticism

condescending remarks

threats

The effects of bullying may include:

            Demoralization

            Lowered self esteem

            Avoidance of the bully (I.E. school refusal)

Both victims and perpetrators of bullying may benefit from therapeutic assistance.  The staff at Turning Point Associates can help.  Please call with a referral or to consult.

COLLABORATION

Therapy is most effective when it is personalized and collaborative.  We set out to support our individuals and families in reaching their own goals for treatment.  Each person’s knowledge and input is sought out and they determine their own treatment goals, tools in treatment, time frames, and styles that are the most valuable for them.

Some of the areas that we provide support with include all types of family issues, mood disorders such as bipolar disorder and depression, anxiety, post traumatic stress, grief and loss.  

If you know someone who may find this strategy helpful to their healing, tell them about Turning Point Associates.

ANXIETY

Panic disorder and other anxiety disorders are conditions that can be disabling and are very common.

An individual with panic often presents with somatic complaints that include cardiovascular, gastrointestinal, and neurological symptoms.  These symptoms are:

            -accelerated heart rate

-sweating

-chest pain

-nausea or abdominal distress

-feeling dizzy or lightheaded

-fear of losing control or dying

When properly diagnosed anxiety disorders can be effectively treated and well managed. Adults as well as children with panic or other anxiety disorders may benefit from therapeutic assistance.