The key to relationships: shared connections It’s true in both monogamy and consensual non-monogamy In my therapy practice, I have come to be known for my focus on consensual non-monogamy. That is, dealing with clients who are considering everything from swinging, to opening a relationship, to polyamory. Many of us [...]
CRSH starts group for adoptees Are you looking for your biological family and need to talk about it? Are you considering starting a search but are worried about the outcome? Have you found your biological family and need to share your feelings about it? Do you feel you are experiencing [...]
Try to see the world through your autistic child’s eyes About one in 36 children in the US has been identified with ASD (autism spectrum disorder), a 22 percent increase from 2018. Individuals with ASD have social interaction and educational challenges and often exhibit restricted or repetitive behaviors. ASD can be found [...]
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 November 8 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 November 8! 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 [...]
