PTSD and CPTSD – is there a difference? Most of us are familiar with PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder), but what about CPTSD (Complex Post Traumatic Disorder)? The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Health Disorders – the official reference guide for mental health therapists – does not acknowledge this [...]
Tolerating differences is tough, but you can do it Can you see the world through someone else’s eyes? Is there a healthy way to discuss differences? Are you able to remain close to someone when your differences feel so threatening? Differentiation is a process that we, as therapists, have used [...]
Bisexuality, pansexuality, asexuality and sexual fluidity – do we really understand these terms? Dr. Mimi Hoang, a nationally recognized psychologist, educator, author and activist specializing in LGBTQ+ and Asian Pacific communities, co-founded three organizations in Los Angeles, California dedicated to bisexual, pansexual, fluid and non-monosexual individuals. She spoke with me [...]
June is Pride Month Listen and Learn “If you do not want what I want, please try not to tell me that my want is wrong. Or if my beliefs are different from yours, at least pause before you set out to correct them. Or if my emotion seems less [...]
COVID-19: How to cope when you’re cooped up No doubt about it—we’re living in frightening times, times few of us have ever before experienced. The world has changed overnight, it seems, and, unless you’ve been living with your head in the sand, we are facing a serious public [...]
Metro Detroit psychotherapist stresses COVID-19 impact on mental health This week, the state announced a new hotline launched to help people whose mental health has been impacted by COVID-19.Dr. Joe Kort, a psychotherapist at The Center for Relationship and Sexual Health in Royal Oak, says it's badly needed."We're having [...]
Here we are at the beginning of spring and are asked to shelter in place with partners and families 24/7, something we seldom ever do. For some, it will seem like a blessing, a time to celebrate their relationship and become even closer emotionally. For others, it can seem like a curse with increasing conflicts, pressure, [...]
We Are Still Open and Here to Help You —Telehealth Services are Available At The Center for Relationship and Sexual Health and Joe Kort and Associates, our team is committed to providing you uninterrupted care, support and services during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. We will remain open to see you. We [...]
No doubt about it—we’re living in frightening times, times few of us have ever before experienced. The world has changed overnight, it seems, and unless you’re someone in denial that we’re facing a serious public health crisis, you’ve been spending a lot of time at home. "Physical distancing" is a better term than social distancing. We [...]
Love and Relationships in the Modern World Joe Kort, PhD, LMSW, founder of The Center for Relationship and Sexual Health, recently was interviewed by Rob St. Mary, host and producer of a podcast called WWJ in Depth. He talked about love and relationships in the modern world. Below are a [...]
