Development tools for a better you
“Yes, I’ve been black, but when I come back, you’ll know, know, know.” -Amy Winehouse Attention: If you haven’t seen Breaking Bad (all the way to the cliffhanger with Hank on the toilet); major spoiler alert! There are Good people, Bad people and Middle people, according to a ten year old friend of mine I […]
What is hypnosis? According to the American Psychological Association, hypnosis is a cooperative interaction in which a participant responds to the suggestions of a hypnotist (minus the dramatic stage lighting and swinging pocket watch). The hypnotist is actually a “coach” who helps the person into a state of focused attention and heightened suggestibility. This trance […]
By Dr. Darlene Treese (Dr. Dar) “The thing always happens that you really believe in; and the belief in a thing makes it happen.” -Frank Lloyd Wright (1869 – 1959) The art and science of goal achievement has been described in so many different ways: Top Ten Steps, 101 Tips, and 50 Ways. All are […]
By Dr. Darlene Treese (Dr. Dar) “We are what we think. All that we are arises with our thoughts. With our thoughts we make our world.” -Buddha One of the most important discoveries has been identifying the power our casual thinking plays in shaping our lives. We have learned that thoughts are things in the […]
When I think about what drew me to counseling, I certainly recollect my own life experiences. I have been impacted by some very significant trials as well as moments of great triumph. I would define myself as an optimistic realist, as I try to approach life with a true sense of hope. I have a […]
Is your brain full of noise? Do you feel like there is so much junk floating around up there that you can’t have a clear thought? Maybe you need to do some mental housekeeping to sweep away the psychic debris that tends to accumulate over time. How? Well, first you need to identify what exactly […]
Warm greetings to all!! I’m Dr. Darlene Treese (known as “Dr. Dar”), and I’m very proud to be associated with Life Skills Resource Group here in Orlando. I have a bachelor’s and master’s degree in education, a master’s degree in counseling and a PhD in psychology. I’ve been in private practice in hypnotherapy, counseling and […]
As many of us are living an “austere” lifestyle right now- financially, emotionally, and spiritually; it can be hard to remember when times were good. You may have lost sight of what it was like to not feel worried, afraid, stressed, confused, lonely and/or lost. You may suspect that nobody wants to hear you talk […]
How should you react if someone you love (a parent, child, spouse, sibling or friend) comes out to you as being gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgender? Well, no matter how much of a shock it may be to you, you should try to listen, without interruption, until they are done saying what they have to […]
You have just found out your child is cutting (also referred to as self-injury). You are likely feeling shocked, scared, angry, helpless, guilty, disappointed, and at a loss for words. You may be asking yourself, how could this happen? You may be looking at your teen and thinking…Why are you doing this? Are you doing […]
