Rene Williams
Rene worked several years in various mental health arenas, including adult & child inpatient services, outpatient, casemanagment & counseling for homeless & substance abuse. She now spends her time as a freelance writer, conducting paranormal research & investigations and doing several charity activities. When free time comes around, Rene loves to spend time with family.
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Wright State Univ. BA/Psy-Soc/criminal justice emphasis
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Myrtle Beach, SC Christmas Parades and Holiday Events for 2011Whether you enjoy a colorful parade, having photos taken with Santa or admiring beautifully decorated Christmas trees, Myrtle Beach, SC has an event for residents and tourists of all ages.
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Easy Instructions for 5 Felt Christmas Tree OrnamentsSuper quick, easy and adorable Christmas tree ornaments. These ornaments can be made in an afternoon to give as gifts or keep for yourself.
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Organizing Your Child's Room to Make Life Easier for Both of YouKids need their own space, but sometimes their space can get out of control with clutter and disorganizaton. This simple plan will help get your child's room in tip-top shape.
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Creative Craft Projects for Kids Using Fall LeavesEasy, inexpensive and fun kids crafts to make with fall leaves. -
Fall Festivals in Myrtle Beach, South CarolinaFun, Food & live music are what visitors can expect when they spend the day at one of the many fall festivals in Myrtle Beach, SC.
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Homelessness and Mental Health Disorders Among VeteransThousands of veterans are returning home from lengthy tours only to find themselves homeless. Veterans account for 26% of all homeless individuals and many are suffering with a mental health disorder as a direct result of the war. -
Five Fun & Free Things to Do in Myrtle Beach, South CarolinaMyrtle Beach has miles of beautiful sandy beaches as well as numerous other fun and free activities for people of all ages. -
What is Hypochondriasis: Symptoms, Cause & TreatmentHypochondria is a mental illness that causes someone to fear they have a serious medical illness, even after it has been confirmed by medical professionals that they are not sick.
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The Newest, Most Adventurous Attractions in Myrtle Beach, South CarolinaA sneak peak at the fun, adventerous and outrageous new attractions coming to Myrtle Beach, SC in the spring 2011. -
Does My Child Have an Anxiety Disorder?A child who becomes overwhelmed with fear, has a panic attack when seperated from his caregiver or experiences physical pain when anxious, he may have an anxiety disorder.
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An Insight into Children with Selective MutismA child that suffers with extreme anxiety while in a social setting, may develop selective mutism. Selective mutism occurs when a child who otherwise is verbally active, becomes overwhelmed with fear and is unable to speak while in socal settings.
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Post Traumatic Stress Disorder in Children: The Risks, Causes, Symptoms, Treatments and PreventionsPTSD in children occurs when they experience a traumatic event. It can become a chronic disorder with debilitating symptoms, such as flashbacks, anxiety, stress and physical sickness.
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Early Preparations for a Career in Forensic PsychologyForensic Psychology is a fasinating career, however, there are several years of hard work to plan for. There are several high school classes that should be taken, such as math and science, two major factors in forensic psychology.
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The Differences Between Postpartum Blues, Postpartum Depression and Postpartum PsychosisPostpartum illnesses may occur for many woman after giving birth. There are three different types of depression a woman may experience following delivery, however, each has its own symptoms, some of which require immediate medical attention.
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Maintaining Routines for ADHD Children During HolidaysThe holidays can be overwhelming for children, especially a child with ADHD. It is important to follow schedules and routines. These tips may help to keep you and your child stressfree during the holidays.
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"Medium" the Television Series with a "Dreamy" Solution to Solving CrimesThe primary cast of "Medium" and memorable episodes including one where "Joe" instead of "Allison" wakes up to a bad dream in the episode opener. -
Best Winter 2010/2011 Events for Kids in Myrtle Beach, South CarolinaIt may be time to trade in the sand pails and sun block but, the fun continues in Myrtle Beach with a variety of winter events for children. -
What is Intermittent Explosive Disorder?Signs of IED could include road rage, domestic abuse, temper tantrums that include breaking and/or throwing objects and angry outbursts. The individual may cause bodily injuries and damage during their attacks of other people and their possessions.
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Body Dysmorphic Disorder: Cause, Symptoms and TreatmentBody Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD), is a severe condition in which the person goes to extreme means, including several unnecessary cosmetic surgeries, to "fix" or hide, their minor or imaginary flaws.
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Turkey Pot Pie RecipeAn easy recipe to use up some of the leftover turkey and vegtables from holiday dinners. -
Five Subtypes of Schizophrenia: Catatonic, Disorganized, Paranoid, Residual & UndifferentiatedThere are five subtypes of schizophrenia, each with its own predominate and significant symptoms.
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What to Know Before Renting Out Your HomeThere is more to becoming a landlord than posting a for rent sign and handing the keys to a tenant. These 5 tips will help future landlords be efficient, knowledgeable and to rent smart. -
Sunday Funday Ideas in Myrtle Beach, South CarolinaSpending a Sunday in Myrtle Beach, is a day filled with fun, sun, walking on water and some of the best food and drinks available. -
Christmas Festivals & Parades in Myrtle Beach, South CarolinaThere is an activity for everyone during the holidays in Myrtle Beach. Festivities include everything from sipping hot chocolate during tree lighting ceremonies to parades. -
Confronting Abusive Mental Health WorkersThe abuse of the mentally ill, is often overlooked out of shock, embarrasment and fear. When someone witnesses abuse, it is their responsibility to utilize one of several options to report it.
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Medical Ethics: Are Medical Career Students Learning the True Meaning of Ethics?Textbooks are a valuable learning tool but, are they teaching future medical professionals the true definition of ethics, or are they teaching them to justify decisions, according to an author's version of ethics? -
Haunted House, Halloween Party for KidsHaunted houses and Halloween parties go hand in hand when it comes to kids. The kids will have a great time as long as they are surrounded with blood, guts and ghouls. -
Planning a Fright Night Halloween PartyPlanning a Halloween party is always fun, but sometimes it can be boring to have the same type of costume party year after year. This year for your adult Halloween party, spice things up with a fright night movie party.
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Gooey, Chewy and Bloody Halloween Food RecipesRather you are having a Halloween party for kids or adults, these ghoulish edible Halloween body parts and witches brew punches, will be a party hit.
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A Fall Wedding StoryFall weddings are beautiful and colorful. This is a wedding story about how the dreams of a big, beautiful fall wedding can come true at any age.
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PhobiasWhen the fear of something consumes you, it becomes a phobia. A phobia can cost some their career and family time or make them a prisoner in their home.
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Seven Tips to Home Staging Before a SaleSpending a few hundreds dollars on home staging will most likely provide you with a few thousand in return. These staging tips will help you prepare to sell your house.
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Is it a Mild Case of the Winter Blues, or Are You Suffering with Seasonal Affective Disorder?Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is much deeper than having someone having occasional sad thoughts or feelings when the weather turns bad. The symptoms of SAD typically begin during the fall months and progresses when the winter arrives.
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Three of the Top High-Profile Sex Scandals Involving Professional Sports 'Idols'CBS sports analyst Shannon Sharpe had a temporary restraining order filed against him after being accused of sexual assault. Should Sharpe be in the hall of fame or hall of shame, like other sports figures before him?
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Six of the Scariest, Heart Pounding, Make You Want to Run, Haunted Houses in South CarolinaWith South Carolina's history of "haunted cities," there are bound to be Halloween haunts that will keep you up at night. Top rated haunted houses, tours and/or scares, in and near Myrtle Beach, SC.
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House Cleaning Tips to Help Sell Your HousePutting your home up for sale requires strategies to make your house stand out and sell. It is easy to get used to the items that make a house a home, however, what you see as comforting, others may view as clutter or unattractive.
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Simple, Spicy and Scrumptious Pear PiePears are a sweet, juicy fruit that taste great eaten fresh from the tree, but they also make a fantastic pie. This pear pie recipe is sweet, with a little spice, easy to make and will be a big hit every time you serve it.
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Rich and Delicious Potato Soup with HamWhen fall comes around, our house has the magical aroma of soup in the air and potato soup is at the top of the favorites list. This rich and flavorful fall soup recipe
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One Soldiers Simple Request Can Bring Joy to an Entire PlatoonA Slim Jim, Skoal and prayers. Simple items, easy to find at any convenience store and the prayers, well they can be found anywhere, right? Not so easy when you are a soldier stationed overseas.
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How to Donate Extra School SuppliesInstead of throwing away extra school supplies, donate them. Several organizations are always in need of additional school supplies. It doesn't matter how few the amount, children in need will benefit.
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Top 10 Essential Back-to-School Supplies for College StudentsGoing to college is an exciting time but, shopping for the necessary college supplies can be overwhelming without this must have list.
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Strawberry Bread with Vanilla GlazeStrawberry bread is a delightfully sweet treat that makes a perfect snack, after dinner dessert or delicious with coffee for breakfast
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Sweet and Scrumptious Old Fashioned Peach Cobbler RecipePeach cobbler can be enjoyed anytime of the year with an old fashioned recipe that can be made with fresh or canned peaches.
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Shopping on a Budget for Name Brand School ClothesThe kids want trendy name brand school clothes but, you want to shop on a budget. Knowing where and when to shop can keep them trendy and help you stay on budget.
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The Effective Use of Keywords in Search Engine OptimizationThe goal for writing web content is to get your work read. The correct use of keywords for search engine optimization will provide the readers with well written text and help to get your work on a search engines first page.
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5 Fun Summer Activities for Senior CitizensFun and exciting activities senior citizens can do during the summer months.
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The Gift of Giving Begins with a Smile and Ends with a Heartfelt GrinHomeless, charity and combining the two for an experince of a lifetime.
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Diagnosis and Treatment of Southern Blight on Tomato PlantsTomato affected with southern blight are easy to identify, but often times treatable.
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The Best Beaches in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina AreaA review and description of the four best beaches in the state of South Carolina.
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Fun and Exciting Learning at the Children's Museum of South CarolinaThe Children's Museum Of South Carolina has lots of fun hands on exhibits to entertain the entire family.
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The Purple IrisHaiku poem about the color purple
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Tips for Packing the Children's Suitcases when Going on VacationPacking for children without overloading the suitcase and items to keep them busy in the car.
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Myrtle Beach, SC: Where Places to Stay and Things to Do Are Fun & CheapMyrtle Beach, SC is an excellent choice for spending an inexpensive vacation at the beach. There are numerous things to do that will not require a loan once you arrive.
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Thirty-Eight Year Old Confederate Flag Continues to Be an Issue of Concern for Residents and Politicians in South CarolinaA Confederate flag put in place in 1967, was moved from the state capitol to confederate soldiers monument as a result of political issues in 2000, ten years later the flag is again causing political debate.
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Anesthesia Awareness: Waking Up During Surgery and the Effects it Has on Those Who Experience ItIt is estimated that over 30,000 Americans each year wake up during a surgery. Anesthesia awareness results in post-traumatic stress disorder and in some cases, death.
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Small Hands & Weird Appetites: Bizarre Items Children SwallowChildren will eat anything and Doctors have the bizzare x-rays to prove it. Items found in childrens stomachs include bullets, forks, magnets and coins.
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A Reference Guide for the Top Seven Things Men Should Never, Ever Wear in PublicMen are notorious for choosing items of clothing that should not be seen in public. This reference list is an easy to follow what not to wear checklist for men.
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The Bloods: A Look at the Notoriously Dangerous Gang from South Central L.A.One of the most popular as well as most dangerous gangs is the South Central Los Angeles street gang, the Bloods.
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Self Help Treatment for Binge Eating Gets to the Root of the ProblemRecent studies have shown that self-help treatment is more effective for Binge Eating than traditional treatment.
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Reflecting Back on My Life Through the Eyes of My ChildrenThe story of how a hard, emotionless, carefree girl become a strong, loving, full of emotions mommy.
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Custom Motorcycles and Kiss Teletubbies Are Only a Handful of the Weird & Funny Things I've Seen on Craig ListEveryday on Craigs list there are a host of funny, strange and unique items. This is only three of the funniest items I have found to date.
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Being Fit and Healthy at 50 Means: To Be 50 , Look 40 and Act 30Staying healthy and fit at 50 is easy to accomplish with a balanced diet, exercise and a sense of humor.
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A Journey into the Paris Catacombs Where Bones, Haunting and Creepiness Await All Who EnterThe Paris Catacombs are a maze of underground tunnels with supporting walls made from the bones of approximately six million human bodies.
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The Top Places to Take a First Date in Myrtle BeachThere are first dates and there are great first dates. These ideas will make it a great first date.
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The Numerous Ways I Have Used My College Degree in PsychologyA degree in psychology is the opportunity to have a career in many different mental health fields as well as non mental health positions.
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Unique and Useful High School or College Graduation GiftsGreat ideas for out of the ordinary unique graduation gifts for high school and college gradates.
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Contrary to Popular Belief, There is an Age Limit to Stiletto Heels and Skinny JeansA mothers version of appropriate and stylish verses a daughters version of appropriate and stylish. Mom Wins!
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One Families Thoughts and Opinions Regarding the Medical Care BillWith the signing of the health care bill, the elderly will receive help with medications, insurance will be affordable, and the terminally ill preexisting will get aid.
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The Top 5 On-the-Edge-of-Your-Seat Supernatural Thriller MoviesA good ghost story will leave you wondering, a great ghost story will give you chills, make you sleep with the lights on and make you wonder.
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Symptoms and Treatments for Conversion Disorder DiagnosisConversion Disorder is a psychological disorder in which the individual displays a physical symptom as the result of a traumatic event.
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Ten Subtle Ways to Know when You Are Over Your ExBouncing back from a broken heart will happen, sometimes with the signs so subtle we don't even recognize it is happening.
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Finding Your Biological Parents Will Be More Beneficial When You Hire a Private DetectiveThe decision to hire a private detective could be the answer to all of your questions regarding the search for biological parents.
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The Memory of My First Car Included a Phone Book, Red & Blue Lights & a Call to My ParentsFirst car memories that included a phone book, pillow, a lot of tears, the police and the broken heart of a 1967 Pontiac Catalina.
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Suggestions on How to Break the Sleep Disorder Cycle NaturallyDifficulties falling asleep can be quickly remedied with these safe and naturally suggestions for getting a good nights sleep without the use of medications.
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Suggestions for a Great Spring Break in Myrtle Beach SCMyrtle Beach SC. A local's suggestion of only a handful of the amazingly family fun things to do while on spring break in Myrtle Beach SC.
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Easy Solutions and Ideas of How to Plant a Victorian GardenPlanting a Victorian garden is a simply and beautiful process when using the Victorian mats filled with flowers
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Mother Nature's Traditional Winter Birthday GiftA birthday every year of snow, snow and more snow. Moving to the south was not a deterrent for Mother Nature to deliver her winter birthday present.
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Baked Ham and Sweet Potatoes for Easter DinnerThis Easter dinner has been a family favorite for years. It's super easy to prepare and tastes wonderful.
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Homemade Solar Power Pumps for Water GardensEnergy-efficient solar water pumps or heaters are environmentally friendly and add attractiveness to the garden while saving money.
