Phoenix School Counseling, LLC
Dr. Steve Kahn, Ph.D
2697 East County Road E White Bear Lake, MN 55110
stevekahn@comcast.net
651-426-4297
www.drstevekahn.com
Chemical Education Specialists
Lee Soderlind, B.A., LADC
Counselors
Counselors
Mary Oppegaard, M.A.
Rebecca Lunderby, M.A.
Pamela A. Anderson, M.A.
Ana Carter, MBA
Counselors
Tami Langlois, M.A.
Paul Gasner, M.A.
Katy Berglund, M.A.
Deanna Lilienthal, M.A.
Heidi Wessman, M.A.
Sara Belleau, M.A.
Molly Fischer, M.S.E.
Sarah Kelly, M.A.
Joy Wedan, M.S.
Kesney McCarthy, M.A.
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Asperger’s Syndrome
 impairment in nonverbal behaviors such as eye contact, facial expressions
 failure to develop peer relationships appropriate to age
 lack of spontaneous seeking to share enjoyment, interests or achievements
 lack of social or emotional reciprocity
 restricted repetitive stereotyped patterns of behavior, interests, activities
 encompassing preoccupation with one or more area of interest
 inflexible adherence to specific non-functional routines or rituals
 stereotyped and repetitive motor mannerisms.
Attention Deficit Disorder
 inattentive, difficulty sustaining attention, careless mistakes, organization problems
 does not listen when spoken to directly, follow through problems, task completion
 loses things, distracted, forgetful, difficulty engaging in leisure activities quietly
 hyperactive-impulsivity type, runs or climbs excessively, fidgets, squirms
 on the go as if driven by a motor, talks excessively
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
 preoccupied with details, rules, lists, order, organization, schedules, perfectionism
 excessively devoted to work and productivity to detriment of social life
 over-conscientious, scrupulous, inflexible about ethics, morals, etc.
 hoards stuff, unable to throw things out
 reluctant to delegate, doesn’t do group work well
Mania (manic phase of bipolar disorder)
 inflated self-esteem or grandiosity, psychomotor agitation, distractibility
 decreased need for sleep, flight of ideas, racing thoughts
 more talkative than usual, feels pressure to keep talking
 risk-taking behavior without thought of possible consequences
Major Depression
 depressed mood, irritable, feels sad or empty
 diminished interest or pleasure in daily activities
 decrease or increase in appetite, weight loss or gain
 fatigue, loss of energy, sleep disturbance, feelings of worthlessness or excessive guilt
 diminished ability to think or concentrate
 inability to get over routine events of childhood (friendship issues)
Generalized Anxiety Disorder
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palpitations, pounding heart, sweating, trembling, shaking
shortness of breath, smothering feeling, dizzy, lightheaded, faint
feeling of choking, chest pain or discomfort
Narcissistic Personality Disorder
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grandiose sense of self-importance
expects to be recognized as superior without achievement
believes he or she is special, requires excessive admiration
sense of entitlement, lacks empathy, arrogant or haughty behavior, envious of others
Dependent Personality Disorder
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indecisive, difficulty making everyday decisions
requires an excessive amount of advice and reassurance
poor conflict resolution skills, excessive fear of losing friends if stand up for self
difficulty initiating projects, doing things on their own.
goes to excessive lengths to obtain nurturance and support from others.
Oppositional Defiant Disorder
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temper control, anger management problems
argumentative, defiant, refuses to comply with rules
deliberately annoys people, angry or resentful, spiteful or vindictive
blames others for their mistakes or misbehavior, touchy or easily annoyed
Reactive Attachment Disorder
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persistent failure to initiate or respond appropriately to social interactions
excessively inhibited or highly vigilant
diffuse attachments, inability to exhibit appropriate selective attachments
excessive familiarity with strangers
lack of selectivity in choice of attachment figures
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