by: Robert J. Escandon, MA, C.Ht. There are things that we do throughout our lives that at times are not questioned. They happen almost without thought, as if automatic reactions to the world around us. When we think about how we are and who we are, many things can come up to the mind. … Read More
Written in 2013 by: Robert J. Escandon I had a very interesting set of hours in which the tests that I underwent were not only heavy but very tricky. My mom was diagnosed with Transient Global Amnesia. TGA is a fluke that can occur to anyone, usually over the age of 50. This condition can … Read More
Written by: Robert J. Escandon MA, C.Ht. Mythology is the aftermath of thought, comprised of stories that focus on themes and lessons that are meant to establish an understanding of life. Mythology is not written by the divine gods and goddesses that so proudly occupy its pages, it is written by the hand … Read More
By: Robert J. Escandon MA, C.Ht. When we think of communication, we instantly think of people around us talking. What are they saying? Or more importantly, what are they really trying to say? The concept of communication sounds simplistic, but in actuality it is one of the most complex things in the world. When … Read More
Written by: Robert J. Escandon Introduction: The case study that was selected was the case of John. John for the most part has considered himself successful and prides himself on being able to pay his bills and maintain a job with clout. He has found an identity within his job, which satisfies his lifestyle to … Read More
Humanistic Psychology Written by: Robert J. Escandon Humanistic Psychology focuses largely on the human as a whole, taking into consideration every aspect of the person. It focuses on the ideas of human emotional intelligence, the creative aspect of the being, free will and the idea of self actualization, which was heavily studied by both Abraham … Read More
Don’t let misunderstanding ruin your Relationship by: Robert J. Escandon MA, C.Ht. 1) TO ASSUME IS TO FAIL Assuming makes you look DUMB. To assume that the other person knows what you’re thinking or knows what you want them to do, is folly and pretty dumb. Even after 15 years or 5 months, a person will … Read More
Turning Loneliness into moments of Self Analysis by: Robert J. Escandon MA, C.Ht. Being alone is a big thing for an individual to think about let alone face. We live in a world where our phones connect us to everything, but at the same time disconnect us from the very things that are most important … Read More
Characteristics of Counselors and Clients Written by: Robert J. Escandon MA, C.Ht. When dealing with a diverse population, it’s important to take their culture into complete consideration. Our world is simply just not composed from our viewpoint and perspective, rather it is an accumulation of various viewpoints and perspectives. Living in Miami has allowed me … Read More
The Voice of the Client on a Grander Scale Written by: Robert J. Escandon MA, C.Ht. The goal of counseling is to meet the needs of the clients and patients we meet, for the arching goal of bettering the world in which we live in. There is a correlation between a client’s mental health and … Read More