Friend’s Abusive Relationship
“My friend is in an emotionally abusive relationship with her boyfriend. He constantly cheats on her with other women, particularly when drinking, and puts her down verbally when at home.
“My friend is in an emotionally abusive relationship with her boyfriend. He constantly cheats on her with other women, particularly when drinking, and puts her down verbally when at home.
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Bec asks, “I’m a female that started having anal sex recently, and afterwards, I experience abdominal pain. What is that about? What can be done about it?” Read more to find out what Josh Spurlock, Sex Therapist, says about the danger of anal sex.
Welcome to a special live episode of #MyCounselorLIVE “Spiritual Abuse, The Enneagram, Adoption, & PTSD”, where we come together to tackle a diverse array of questions and concerns, guided by the expertise of Licensed Therapist and Certified Sex Therapist, Josh Spurlock.
Jack asks, “How do I know if I should see a counselor or psychiatrist?” Read more to find out what Licensed Therapist Josh Spurlock says about the difference between a psychiatrist and a counselor, what to expect in a psychiatry appointment or a therapy session, and how medication can play a vital role when treating something that has a biological component.
How does or should you deal with a spouse that has mild bipolar or cyclothymia? One or twice a year there seem to be extreme highs that he can’t even talk his wife about without her thinking he is just against her or doesn’t care.
“How to deal with a younger brother or a son having a disorder labelled as bipolar? How can we offer help to a 20 years old guy who is aware of his extreme mood swing, from mania to depression and vice versa (in biblical perspective/approaches)”
“Four out of five times I lose my erection when I’m about to penetrate, no matter how attracted I am to my partner. What is the problem, or what may be the problem?” Read more to find out what relationship expert Josh Spurlock has to say about anxiety-induced erectile dysfunction.
Louise says, “My son, who turned 18 last October, said that he has always felt ‘in the way’. Last week, my husband said that if he could choose, he would not have any children.” Read more to find out what Josh Spurlock, Counselor & Sex Therapist, says about navigating resentment between parents and adult children.
“My daughter feels like I need to forgive myself, as I’m passing that unforgiveness on to her. That’s creating trust difficulties within the relationship.“