Religious trauma is real! Religion, and religious identity, carries deeply impactful meaning in our lives. Losing that identity or a religious community can be traumatic – and that trauma can stay with us for years. But, there is a way to heal and move forward. Today, some churches are “weaponizing” [...]
What about ADHD in adults? What comes to mind when you hear the term “attention deficit hyperactivity disorder,” or ADHD? Often you visualize a kid in school who can’t sit still and always seems to get in trouble. His desk is messy, she fidgets a lot, he gets up often [...]
Join CRSH's New Queer Men's Support Group - Starting May 22 Facilitated By: Gregg Johnson, LMSW Steven Taylor, LMSW We are thrilled to introduce our brand new Queer Men's Support Group at CRSH, starting on May 22! This group will meet on the first Wednesday of every [...]
Will the abuse ever end? Probably not The abuse begins subtly … he doesn’t like some of your friends and doesn’t want you seeing them … The abuse increases in frequency … he discourages you from seeing your friends and family, he wants to know why you are spending so [...]
Gay men have body image issues Approximately 84 percent of gay men say they feel under intense pressure to have a good body. They are three times more likely than straight men to have body image issues. Only one percent stated they were “very happy” with their appearance, and they continue [...]
CRSH Therapist Shares Her Story.... "I'm Pansexual" In hopes of helping other couples publicly transition easier, Center for Relationship and Sexual Health Therapist Sarah Scales shares her story as a pansexual woman married to a trans female. “I came into the relationship knowing my partner was gender fluid,” she begins. [...]
Talk yourself out of your problems How do you talk to yourself? What do you do, for example, when you make a mistake? If you accidentally buy the wrong item at the grocery store, do you tell yourself, “I’m so stupid,” get angry and repeatedly tell yourself how stupid you [...]
African Americans distrust the mental health system … how can we fix this? What happens in an African American household, stays inside that home. Problems often are swept under the rug and definitely not discussed in public or with a therapist. No one airs their dirty laundry to an outsider. [...]
Do you feel you’re losing control over your life and don’t know where to turn? Hi. I’m Dr. Joe Kort, psychotherapist and clinical director of The Center for Relationship and Sexual Health in Royal Oak, Michigan. Our robust team of highly educated and certified therapists are ready to help you find a healthy solution to get [...]
Everyone wins with a parenting plan Conflict is natural in a divorce, but what happens to the kids in the midst of a brutal divorce battle? Parents are so fixated on “winning” the fight while their children stand on the sidelines confused, frightened and worried. Child-centered mediation can be a [...]
