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Renee Ross

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LICENSED CLINICAL SOCIAL WORKER
Renee received her Doctorate of Psychology, Psy.D in May 2007 from Southern California University. She received her Master’s in Social Work in 1991 from Fordham University in Manhattan, New York.
As a specialized clinical social worker Renee uses special techniques that have been designed to offer effective, long lasting help for adults in the community with persistent and pervasive mental illness along with a wide range of difficulties, such as emotional distress, anxiety, fears, a significant loss, or a clinical disorder. Renee believes that therapy can help fulfill aspirations for personal growth or self-improvement. Renee has worked with the elder population at risk of abuse; providing education on the dynamics of abuse.

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    Stepdads Must Steer Through Tricky Waters

    FRIDAY, June 14 (HealthDay News) -- Although the role of father is often clear-cut, stepdads must navigate the fine line between parent and friend with the children of their wives.

    Now, new research, just in time for Father's Day on Sunday, suggests that open communication is the compass ...Full Article

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    Homelessness, Frequent Moves Affect How Kids Do in School

    TUESDAY, Oct. 30 (HealthDay News) -- Children who are homeless or move frequently do worse in certain school subjects than children who have more stable home settings, according to a new study.

    About 1 million children in the United States are homeless and many more are believed to move f...Full Article

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    Foster Kids Adopted by Same-Sex Parents Make Big Gains, Study Says

    THURSDAY, Oct. 25 (HealthDay News) -- Foster-care children adopted by gay and lesbian parents do just as well as those adopted by heterosexual parents, a new study finds.

    Researchers looked at 82 high-risk children, aged 4 months to 8 years old, adopted from foster care in Los Angeles Co...Full Article

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    Renee Ross of TherapyLiveCare answered:
    How can I manage difficult family relationships over the holidays?
    Anyone who has ever read a Hallmark card knows that holidays are difficult. Many of us create high...  Full Post
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    Renee Ross of TherapyLiveCare answered:
    How can early menopause affect the social life of women?
    The women of today are more informed than of previous generations. Women can prepare to recongnize...  Full Post
  • Renee Ross
    Renee Ross of TherapyLiveCare answered:
    How can early menopause affect the social life of women?
    The women of today are more informed than of previous generations. Women can prepare to recongnize...  Full Post
  • Renee Ross
    Renee Ross of TherapyLiveCare answered:
    How can I manage difficult family relationships over the holidays?
    Anyone who has ever read a Hallmark card knows that holidays are difficult. Many of us create high expectations of what is suppose to be and how we are suppose to behave. Most of us can't remember what we wore two days ago but many can rember what we did or where we sat on Christmas day. Holidays take...  Full Post
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    Renee Ross of TherapyLiveCare answered:
    Do I have a drinking problem?

    Do I drink every day? Have I increased my drinking and or the amounts of my intake? Do I have frequent intoxications? Are my friends and family concerned about my drinking? Do I feel shaky or ill when I stop drinking? Have I ever been in trouble with the legal system because of my drinking? Do I hide how much

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    Renee Ross of TherapyLiveCare answered:
    What are the factors at your job that can lead to chronic stress?
    In todays work force most of us experience a certain amount of stress. In fact stress can often propel and motivate us to get the job done. However,there is  "work"stress that is disabling and ongoing that paralizes creativity and initiative. When stress reaches this level it becomes not only chronic...  Full Post
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    Renee Ross of TherapyLiveCare answered:
    How can early menopause affect the social life of women?
    The  women  of today are more informed than of previous generations . Women can prepare to recongnize  the changes in their bodies and make  more prudent decisions as to how they want to proceed. Socially, women in early menopause can approach this time the same as they approach any other life change....  Full Post
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    Renee Ross of TherapyLiveCare answered:
    How can I get my kids to open up more?
    Today many  families are struggling to make ends. As a result parents find themselves working long and tedious hours. Family communication is often limited to task details,  homework, and other curriculum activities. Too often families can easily find themselves estranged  from one another even though...  Full Post
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    Renee Ross of TherapyLiveCare answered:
    Do relationships change with time?
    We cannot stop change. Change in relationships can be good and "yes" not so good. While we can't stop these changes we can learn to accept variety along with  constantancy  Relationships truly need both. Challenges that face relationships are the ability to tolerate what is not understood or desired...  Full Post
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    Renee Ross of TherapyLiveCare answered:
    What happens if I cannot talk or answer questions about the trauma?
    According to most therapist it is very normal not to be able to discuss events leading up to a trauma. Trauma is an event where the individual experiences violence or victimization which causes extress stress and impacts on day to day functioning. For some individuals trauma becomes so painful that...  Full Post
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    Renee Ross of TherapyLiveCare answered:
    What should I do if I misbehave as a parent?
    Recognize your mistake;think what you could have done differently; and forgive yourself for your behavior...and move on. Parenting is probably one of the most difficult jobs anyone can undertake. However, we all start out new and none  of us are instant experts. Good parenting takes time and it is...  Full Post
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    Renee Ross of TherapyLiveCare answered:
    Can anyone become famous over 50?
    According to the US Census there will be more people over fifty than ever in History. Babv Boomers (Transition Navigators as I personally like) are working on reinventing themselves and the aging cycle . How many times have we heard "50" is the new "40" and so on. Today people recognize that taking...  Full Post