http://francosantos.com Frank Santos :: Student, Master of Arts in Psychology, MFT Tue, 23 Sep 2008 04:43:38 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en The prince meets the fair princess, a damsel in distress, and a kiss later they are married and off to a life of married bliss. Alas, happily ever after. And that is where the story ends. For most who have grown up to the fairy tales of Cinderella and Snow ... http://francosantos.com/2008/09/22/happily-ever-after/ While in the Army I learned the credence, 'No pain, no gain.' The phrase was chanted so often morning, noon and night while in basic training that it instilled the belief that if you do not feel pain while working out, then your work out is useless and with no ... http://francosantos.com/2008/08/14/minimizing-physical-injuries-from-exercising/ As a psychotherapist (Marriage and Family Therapy) trainee, I spend a part of my day seeing clients with Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder, Panic Disorder, Avoidant Personality Disorder, Depression, etc. For the most part, I find my work as a psychotherapist very enjoyable. After all, I help clients see ... http://francosantos.com/2008/07/22/life-as-a-psychotherapist/ Written by Franco E. Santos "Damn you!!" he screamed as the vase flew and hit the back of the closing door - shattering into a million, tiny pieces. The latch snapped like thunder, and the door is shut. Emotions overflowing, his body slumps to a nearby couch, sobbing. "Look at us, ... http://francosantos.com/2008/06/21/a-dollar-sir-a-quarter-will-do/ Child(ren) with maladaptive behavior and/or psychiatric diagnosis living at home affect a family's stress level and emotional well being. Theories abound, and numerous studies have shown, that a family's socioeconomic status, coping mechanism, means of communication, and overall emotional stability exert influence on a child's behavior and future coping skills. Being ... http://francosantos.com/2008/03/17/coping-with-a-child-with-maladaptive-behavior-andor-psychiatric-diagnosis-in-the-home/