Financial Stress

When two people come together they bring with them all their stress. Finances can  be a huge area of stress in a relationship especially when it comes to planning a future together. It is difficult to go from just worrying about yourself to figuring out how to financially build a life with someone else. Finances can be a sensitive subject so it is important to have a conversation face to face. Through this conversation you can discuss budgeting, savings, and investments.

As with any conversation there are communication difficulties. If you find yourself having issues with communication it can be helpful to speak to a counselor who can teach you those skills. Check out our website at  http://www.starpointcounselingtampa.com/ to learn more about our counseling services. You can call 813-244-1251 for any questions or to schedule an appointment with one of our many great therapists today.

The Importance of Really Listening

It is always so frustrating when you are talking to someone and then realize that they were not even listening. It happens to all of us. We can all admit there are times when people are talking, your distracted by something , and just tune the other person out, but In order to be the good communicator you also have to be a good listener. For some people it may be easy to talk but have difficultly listening. It takes time and effort to become aware of your communication style and learn what skills you need to improve upon.

Talking to a therapist can help you refine your communication skills in order to make you a better communicator. After all communication is key to any and every relationship whether it be between a couple, a parent and child, or between friends. Visit http://www.starpointcounselingtampa.com/ to learn more about our counseling services. You can also call 813-244-1251 for any questions or to make an appointment with one of our many great therapists today!

Spread the Smiles!

When feeling overwhelmed and stressed it is easy to feel that you are going through it alone. Support can be found all around you in a friend, teacher, parent, or even a complete stranger. It is amazing to see the power of a smile. A smile and a friendly conversation no matter how brief can turn an individual’s whole day around.

In today’s world so many people are plugged in, not just at work and home, but even in public while running errands or getting from point A to point B. Make an effort to unplug and get to know someone around you. It could be brief conversation with a stranger while waiting in line at the grocery store or even a smile and friendly wave to a neighbor. The small amount of effort from you could make a huge impact on another. Go about your day, but do not forget to spread the smiles!

 If you find yourself having a hard time spreading the smiles talking to a counselor may help. Visit http://www.affordablecounselingbrandon.com/ to learn about our counseling services. You can also call 813-244-1251 for any questions or to schedule an appointment with one of our many great therapists today!