Interpersonal Therapy

Different aspects trigger sexual addiction, otherwise known as sexual compulsivity. The obsession to sexually abnormal display is a complicated topic and can comparatively be qualified to a single cause . Sex compulsion could be a accumulation of different factors at once , such as emotional trauma. In general , the basis of sexual compulsivity [...]

No longer is it possible to assess and/or treat a mental health population without also interfacing with forensic issues such as legal infractions, Courts, violence, sexual behavior problems, delinquency, crime, Not Guilty by Reason of Insanity, substance abuse, and others. The training and approaches to the mental health population is different than that for [...]

Many people live with stress and anxiety based conditions for years with no relief. Maybe they have tried medications which really only camouflage the symptoms and dont really manage to get to the root of the problem. Some have tried the traditional therapies which will work to some extent. Techniques like cognitive-behavioral therapy can work [...]

The chief issue with chemical dependency/addiction is that most often an addict believes he/she can use safely. I’ve never encountered a chemically dependent individual who thinks, feels, says or behaves otherwise. Some never give up on this idea—and as a result, there exists needless deaths—some mentally, some spiritually, and for others, real death. For many, [...]

by Dorothy C. Hayden, LCSW
It is well known among people in the 12-step sex programs that of all the addictions, sex is the most difficult to master. Far from the notion that sex addiction is the “fun” one, the suffering of dealing with this affliction is enormous. The compulsion is so compelling that it [...]

Depression in adolescents is a disorder which occurs due to persistent sadness, loss of interest, loss of self worth and discouragement. Depression is normally a temporary reaction towards situations of stress. Depression is a normal part of the maturation process of adolescents. It is even induced due to production of sex hormones. Adolescent females are [...]

Binge eating disorder is characterized by compulsive overeating in which people consume huge amounts of food while feeling out of control and powerless to stop.The key features of binge eating disorder are:Frequent episodes of uncontrollable binge eatingFeeling extremely distressed or upset during or after bingeingNo regular attempts to “make up” for the binges through vomiting, [...]

Depressive disorders come in different forms, just as is the case with other illnesses such as diabetes, cancer or heart disease. This article briefly describes three of the most common types of depressive disorders.
However, within these types there are also variations in the symptoms, their severity and duration. Major depression causes symptoms i.e. excessive fatigue, [...]

CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT:
Effects on child development, brain development, psychopathology, and interpersonal relationships
Neglect, physical abuse, and sexual abuse (broadly termed, child maltreatment) have profound and long-term effects on a child’s development. The long-term effects of chronic early maltreatment within a care-giving relationship (also called Complex Post Traumatic Stress Disorder) of a child [...]

 
Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy (DDP) is an evidence-based and effective form of treatment for children with trauma and disorders of attachment[1]. It is an evidence-based treatment, meaning that there has been empirical research published in peer-reviewed journals. Craven & Lee (2006) determined that DDP is a supported and acceptable treatment (category 3 in a six [...]