Couples Counseling Inventories and Tests by Anthony Centore, PhD | Nov 10, 2012 | Beginning Therapy, Mental Health Topics, Relationships PAIR Couple Inventory (About $50.00) David H. Olson & Mark T. Schaefer Couples Counseling: The PAIR (Personal Assessment of Intimacy in Relationships) Inventory is a 36 item instrument that assesses five types of intimacy: emotional, social, sexual, intellectual, and recreational. It enables a person to describe their own relationship as…
Tips on fighting emotional blackmail by Anthony Centore, PhD | Oct 15, 2012 | Abuse & Neglect, Mental Health Topics, Power & Control, Relationships Tips on Fighting Emotional Blackmail Emotional blackmail is an issue far more commonplace than people realize. It is defined as someone preying upon the emotions and sensibilities of another for personal gain, rather than external data. This form of extortion usually occurs within close relationships (fathers and sons, mothers and…
The Top 10 Websites that Destroy Relationships and Marriages by Anthony Centore, PhD | Dec 12, 2010 | Mental Health Topics, Relationships The Internet provides many opportunities for creating new relationships through social networking and online dating. However, some websites may be just as effective at destroying relationships. Below are the top 10 websites that can contribute to relationship problems, distress, and sometimes relationship crisis. For some couples, Internet use is a…
Is Marriage Good for Women? – Pros and Cons of Marriage by Anthony Centore, PhD | Nov 27, 2010 | Mental Health Topics, Relationships, Women's Issues An APA (American Psychological Association) Study recently addressed the question of whether marriage helps or hinders the health of women. This is what was found. The study, involving middle-aged women over a 13-year period. Results indicate that women in marriages characterized by high levels of satisfaction showed a health advantage…