Running the Race

Less than one percent of the population has run a full 26.2-mile marathon. I used to think that those who do so were crazy.  Recently, I signed up to run a half-marathon. I guess that makes me half crazy. :)Curiously, though, I had a blast running 13.1 miles! As...

A Tool of Recovery: (BA)HALT

I appreciate the practicality of the tools used by 12 step-groups such as Alcoholics Anonymous or Sex Addicts Anonymous. The tools help in establishing consistent sobriety, which is the basic foundation upon which all subsequent growth depends.  How important are...

Discovery Trauma: How We Respond to the Discovery of Infidelity

“Your husband is having an affair with my wife.” Sue pressed the phone to her ear. She could barely recognize Brian, her kind, soft-spoken neighbor, as he spat out his angry message. Her brain couldn’t compute, so she asked him to repeat himself....

Shedding Light on the Shadow: Sex addiction Screening Tools

Introduced in the 1980’s, the concept of sexual addiction provides an explanation for otherwise irrational and self-destructive sexual behavior.  How can you then detect sexual addiction?     Notable sex addiction expert Patrick Carnes once...

Should I Watch 50 Shades of Grey?

Should I Watch “50 Shades of Grey”? A Psychiatrist’s Advice For Young People   With the movie now out and available, many people are posting their thoughts and concerns regarding the messages implied in 50 Shades Of Grey. One...