Many of us wonder, how did I end up with an addiction. One of the reasons is rooted in what we call attachment theory. Addiction is misguided attachment, when our need for attachment to a parent or role model goes unmet, we attach to other...
I have always been a seeker of details, sometimes to my own detriment, sometimes surprise reveals the uniqueness of the storehouse of knowledge I have compared to others. In fact, I know so much, I've recently discovered that comparing myself to others is actually destructive....
To keep your relationship brimming with love in the loving cup. Whenever you're wrong, admit it. Whenever you're right, shut up . - Ogden Nash 1. If you can agree on what constitutes a clean kitchen, you can agree on anything. Present company excluded of...
Janae B. Weinhold, PhD, LPC writes in Colunselor Magazine describing the connection between trauma, addiction and intimacy. Authentic intimacy reflects an inner journey where couples feel safe to talk about their deepest, personal feelings without judgment, criticism, ridicule or betrayal. The question is "why do...
Part of my own journey has been finding my voice. Giving myself permission to be more assertive. It's scary because sometimes I feel I will be told "NO" or someone might not like me. But as I've grown in maturity I've discovered that assertiveness actually...
According to a survey, published November 9, 2018 in JAMA Network Open, 8.6 percent of people report experiencing distress or feeling unable to function normally due to problems controlling their sexual urges, feelings, and behaviors. Interpreting the survey results exposes issues that plague the entire field of this research. Sexual addiction is on the rise due to the availability and anonymity of pornography on the internet.