This morning (May 14, 2012) I was on Fox 30 Action News to discuss Attachment Parenting following the provocative Time Magazine Cover showing an almost four year old breast feeding. See the link to view the video. http://www.fox30jax.com/content/topstories/story/The-psychology-of-attachment-parenting/QUH8OOA7-UeWkdItcgquQg.cspx
February 7, 2012 American Psychological Association Applauds Prop 8 Ruling Research shows that marriage provides numerous health and wellness benefits WASHINGTON—The American Psychological Association praised today’s U.S. 9th Circuit Court of Appeals ruling upholding a U.S. District Court’s 2010 decision overturning Proposition 8. APA had filed a brief in the case (Perry vs. Brown) providing [...]
VA to get 10% increase in its mental health staffing April 20, 2012, USA TODAY Amid reports of weeks elapsing before veterans are able to begin mental health treatment, the Department of Veterans Affairs announced Thursday an immediate, nearly 10% increase in mental health staffing across the country, adding 1,900 therapists and other workers. The agency [...]
We are proud to announce the formation of our fifth Group Therapy group beginning on May 3, 2012 for Retired Military Men experiencing relationship difficulties. We currently have six participants and are looking for two additional members. Please contact our office if you are interested. You will be evaluated by Dr. D’Arienzo, Licensed Psychologist and [...]
CHANGE by Lloyd J. Gordon, III, MD Medical Director of COPAC I was somewhat discouraged with the recent article cited in the ASAM News called “Adjunctive Counseling During Brief and Extended Buprenorphine-Naloxon Treatment for Prescription Opioid Dependence” with the lead investigator being Roger D. Weiss, MD, of Boston University. The article described adjunctive counseling vs. [...]
Help without medication is available in Jacksonville and Ponte Vedra Beach for Generalized Anxiety Disorder and other anxiety disorders at D’Arienzo Psychological Group. These documents posted can be used for self help or while participating in therapy, counseling, or life coaching with Dr. D’Arienzo or Alan Lipzin, LMHC. GAD Information Sheets, Help for anxiety in [...]
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I am humbled and honored to announce that I was selected this year as one of the Jacksonville Business Journal’s 40 Under 40. Thank you to all whom have supported me throughout the past three years as we have been building D’Arienzo Psychological Group. http://www2.bizjournals.com/jacksonville/events/2012/40_Under_40/
Please download, print the handout, and practice this technique if you are in need of relaxation training for insomnia, anxiety, greater mindfulness or for the prevention of flooding during marital therapy. The most fundamental skill in self and emotional regulation is managing one’s physiological state through breathing. Dr. D’Arienzo utilizes various biofeedback tools to facilitate [...]
Dr. D’Arienzo provides his expertise about compulsive behavior on TLC’s My Strange Addiction 2012 Season.
Alan Lipzin, Jacksonville, Life Coach and Mental Health Counselor Are you having problems reaching some of the most important and challenging goals in your life? As we go through different stages of our lives we frequently find ourselves faced with new demands which require change. While change can be stressful, it can also represent an [...]
Sleep Hygiene Handout by D’Arienzo Psychological Group. DPG provides Jacksonville and Ponte Vedra Beach with behavioral medicine techniques such as biofeedback and behavior modification to improve insomnia. Contact our office at 904-379-8094 for details. We work with combat veterans and others suffering from insomnia as a result of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).
Couples Therapy Handout 1 (Dr. John Gottman, 2011) What is “Dysfunctional” in Relationships? More negativity than positivity Escalation of negative affect The 4 Horseman Emotional disengagement and withdrawal Failure of repair attempts Negative sentiment override Physiological Arousal Failure of men to accept influence What is “Functional” When a Relationship Goes Well? Matched preferred conflict style [...]
What Are Cognitive Distortions? Article written by Psychology Student, Stacy Massey, for Dr. D’Arienzo, Jacksonville Life Coach. Cognitive distortions are thoughts that are inaccurate, though they may sound rational; cognitive distortions can be looked at as thinking in an extreme manner. They are the brain’s way of rationalizing false beliefs and statements, in a way [...]
Even men benefit from marriage counseling Why is it that men are more reluctant to partake in marriage counseling, oftentimes turning to a professional as a last resort? It is clear that marriages have their ups and downs and we all know that the key to a successful relationship is communication – a key benefit [...]
Tips for a Happy Marriage by Dr. Justin D’Arienzo, Psychologist and Marriage Counselor Jacksonville FL A couple who celebrates their 50th anniversary will inevitably be asked the age-old question, “What’s your secret?” But, in truth, there is really no secret to a happy marriage, but rather knowing how to retain the love and friendship that [...]
