Sex Issues
by Taylor Bennett | Feb 13, 2019 | Counseling News, Disorder, Sex Issues
Individuals with sexual masochism are sexually aroused when they are beaten, bound, or otherwise made to suffer—and they suffer significantly in important areas of life because of these sexual desires/behaviors.Those who experience these sexual desires and exhibit...
by Lisa McCafferty | Jan 4, 2019 | Addiction, Counseling News, Loneliness, Sex Issues
Hallmarks of Sex Addiction While people are starting to recognize the prevalence and problems created by excessive sexualized activities and pornography, what is broadly termed “sex addiction” remains cloaked in mystery, even for many therapists. One of the challenges...
by Taylor Bennett | Aug 16, 2017 | Counseling News, Disorder, Sex Issues
According to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition (DSM-5), sexual sadism disorder concerns individuals who freely admit to having the discussed paraphilic interests and those who deny having any sexual interest in the suffering,...
by Thriveworks Staff | Jun 14, 2016 | Counseling News, Family, Happiness, Marriage, News, Relationships, Sex Issues, Women
Marriage Is in Decline, but Why? New census data has revealed that the percentage of American adults who have never been married is higher than ever. In 2012, one out of every five adults older than 25 claimed to never being married. In 1960, the rate was...
by Lisa McCafferty | Mar 1, 2016 | Addiction, Counseling News, Sex Issues
While people are starting to recognize the prevalence and problems created by excessive sexualized activities and pornography, what is broadly termed “sex addiction” remains cloaked in mystery, even for many therapists. One of challenges of defining and treating sex...
by Thriveworks Staff | Jun 29, 2015 | Addiction, Anxiety, Children, Counseling, Counseling Locations, Counseling News, Depression, Family, LGBT, Sex Issues, Stress and Anxiety
TRANSCRIPT: My name is Kate Elenbaas, I’m a new therapist here at Thriveworks Counseling and Coaching here in Grand Rapids. I’m very excited to be a part of th te team here. I got my LMSW from Western Michigan University, and I’m also a certified,...
by Marcelo Quarantotto | Nov 25, 2014 | Boundaries, Career and Money, Communication, Counseling News, Employment, Empowerment, Happiness, Sex Issues, Stress and Anxiety, Women
Being (vs. Looking) Professional As a human in my late twenties — alive and (mostly) well in 2014 — I have experienced both negative and positive reception for my workplace appearance. I’m a halfbreed Latino with long curly hair, visible tattoos on my hands and arms,...
by Jon Negroni | Sep 30, 2013 | Counseling News, Marriage, Relationships, Sex Issues
Courtship, to some, may be an unpleasant concept that is associated with words like “old-fashioned” and “antiquated.” When we hear the word, we may think of how it was used it in the past as a way for parents to oversee the process of uniting...
by Anthony Centore | Apr 10, 2013 | Counseling News, Relationships, Sex Issues
Dr. Harrison Davis, of Thriveworks Counseling in Atlanta, GA was recently quoted on CNN addressing the topic of Sugar Daddy Relationships. “On one hand,” he said, “these relationships remind the men of a more carefree time in their own lives. On the...
by Anthony Centore | Dec 21, 2012 | Counseling News, Sex Issues
Physical and Sexual Harassment • 32% of college students report being a victim of physical harassment. • 8.5% of college students carry a weapon such as a gun, knife or club (within 30 days; not for job reasons). • 13.2% have participated in a physical fight within 12...
by Anthony Centore | Dec 21, 2010 | Counseling News, Sex Issues
The following is an overview of information regarding various aspects of Sexual Violence. Occurence Variations in statistics result from differences in how data sources define sexual violence and gather information about it. Of all crimes, rape is one of the most...
