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Intensive Couples Counseling

Intensive Couples Counseling 

We offer Intensive Couples Counseling sessions in Jacksonville, Florida at D’Arienzo Psychological Group. Sometimes couples are in crisis and require immediate, intensive, and concentrated care to address an affair, a major betrayal, a sudden loss, a financial crisis, an addiction, or a difficult child. Extended sessions of two to four hours or multiple day sessions are available to quickly address and resolve these challenges so couples can get answers, prevent further damage, and get back on track quickly. Intensive couples counseling may be just what your relationship needs to get back on track. Let us help you and your partner reestablish your sense of safety, connection, passion, and aliveness. Please contact our office at 904-379-8094 for details about pricing and scheduling.

Our professional licensed and qualified marital and couples therapists include a licensed psychologist (Florida Supreme Court Family Mediator & Parenting Coordinator) and two licensed mental health counselors.

We are the Intensive Couples Counseling and Relationship Recovery experts in Jacksonville, Florida. Our approach is a blend of life and relationship coaching, clinical assessment, and solution focused cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) strategies.

 

Intensive Marital Weekend Retreat

Dr. D’Arienzo will be hosting an intensive marital retreat that is designed for couples in crisis and couples looking to enhance their marriage and relationship. The workshop will include relationship oriented educational sessions, intensive martial counseling sessions, and small group interactions. The retreat will take place at the beautiful Ponte Vedra Inn and Club in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida near Jacksonville, Florida. Participants will be responsible for lodging and meals. The retreat will begin on the evening of December 5, 2014 and end Sunday afternoon on December 7, 2014. Please contact our office at 904-379-8094 for details

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MMPI Testing is Important for All Armed Security Officers

In today’s world, security guards play a vital role in safeguarding people, properties, and organizations. While many states have specific requirements for physical fitness and background checks, psychological fitness and suitability often get overlooked. A comprehensive psychological evaluation, including the Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory (MMPI), is essential to ensure that security personnel are mentally and emotionally equipped to handle their duties. Even in states where psychological testing isn’t mandatory, these evaluations should still be conducted. Here’s why every security guard, regardless of legal requirements, should undergo MMPI testing and other psychological assessments. Dr. Justin D’Arienzo is a national leader in armed security MMPI Testing and Psychological Evaluations and welcomes the opportunity to work with your organization. Note that these evaluations should be a two pronged approach assessing for both psychological fitness and psychological suitability. Evaluations can be tailored to your company’s specific needs. 

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Biden Anxiety and Dementia

Whether Republican or Democrat, President Joe Biden’s behavior on camera is concerning to most causing anxiety about whether he should either be the Democratic candidate or about who Former President, Donald Trump, will be running against in November 2024. It’s also concerning that Biden may have lost insight about his own abilities due to his cognitive decline. As a public service announcement, I have provided information below about dementia as well as the lack of insight into one’s own symptoms that often accompanies dementia and other cognitive disorders. Then, I discuss the difference between dementia and the normal aging process. 

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Psychological Traits for Armed Guards and Law Enforcement Officers

Key Psychological and Physical Traits Essential for Armed Guards and Law Enforcement Officers: For armed guards and law enforcement officers, certain psychological and physical traits are critical for ensuring effective performance and maintaining public safety. Proficiency in these traits is supported by recent studies in psychology and security, providing insights into the best practices for training and operation in these fields. Dr. D’Arienzo employs psychological testing such as the MMPI-3, California Psychological Inventory, and a Psychological Interview to assist agencies and companies in identifying psychologically fit and suitable armed and unarmed officers. Contact us today at 904-379-8094 or at [email protected]. Dr. D’Arienzo, a Navy Veteran, is licensed in Florida, New Mexico, and Texas has reciprocity in most states to provides these services. 

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