Counseling Psychology Blog
Signs of Stonewalling: Giving the Silent Treatment
As the word implies, stonewalling is building a figurative wall. It is an act of withdrawing from a conversation by refusing to engage or participate in whatever another person is discussing. Usually, that other person is asking something from the stonewaller. In...
Having a Relationship With a Sex Addict
As a relationship and addiction specialist, I know how difficult it can be to be in a relationship with a sex addict. Many partners of sex addicts still want to be optimistic and think the best of their partner. If you are wondering if your significant other might be...
The Most Common Eating Disorder
In the United States, 20 million women and 10 million men suffer from a clinically significant eating disorder at some time in their life, including anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, binge eating disorder, or EDNOS (eating disorders not otherwise specified). EDNOS,...
Differences Between Fasting and Anorexia Nervosa
One the most significant differences between fasting and anorexic behavior is the belief that the anorexic does not fast voluntarily. In contrast to the restricting eating seen in anorexia nervosa, the non-anorectic person is making the choice to fast for medical,...
The Best Exercise for Depression
Depression is a disorder that requires action to be taken. People with depression who make dietary and lifestyle changes tend to recover quicker than those who do not. Additionally, maintaining an ongoing recovery treatment plan helps to reduce relapse. Virtually...
