By Clinton E. Sims, Clinical psychologist Sometimes people have a fear of disclosing and relating to others, or they may have difficulty taking on new challenges, or they may have a fear of success. People such as these may be unwilling to get involved with others unless they are certain of being liked, or they [...]
Dick Tibbits, Ph.D. is an expert on many things, but his true gift is helping people find peace amid the anger and frustration of daily life. A psychologist and author of the best selling book, Forgive to Live, (Thomas Nelson, $22). Dr. Tibbits promises he has discovered the key to living a life free of [...]
By Clinton Sims, Psy. D. As reported by The National Institute of Mental Health, major depressive disorder is the leading cause of disability in the United States for ages 15-44. The condition affects approximately 14.8 million American adults, or about 6.7 percent of the population age 18 and older, in a given year. While major [...]
By Clinton Sims, Clinical Psychologist Addiction is defined as dependence on a behavior or substance that a person is powerless to stop. There are two classifications: substance addictions, which include alcohol, drugs, and smoking, and process addictions, which include gambling, spending, shopping, eating, and sexual activity. Many addicts have more than one vice. For some, [...]
By Clinton E. Sims, Clinical Psychologist This commentary is written to spark self-assessment within the reader while also attempting to create a shift from thinking about race to thinking about culture. It is my belief that when someone holds discussion about another’s “race,” they are maximizing the differences in skin color and dialect, while minimizing [...]
By Clinton Sims, Psy. D As reported by the National Institute on Mental Health, anxiety disorders are the most common mental illness in the United States, affecting 40 million of the population above age 17. Anxiety symptoms tend to engender negative self-evaluations and negative self-perceptions. Some of my clients report experiencing anxious feelings since childhood. [...]
By: Clinton Sims, Ph.D. Q: How does a person know when his or her anger is becoming a problem? A: The National Institute of Mental Health reports that anger or anger-related disorders affect nearly 16 million people. It’s sometimes difficult for people to see they have a problem with anger but there are several, important [...]
By Clinton Sims, Clinical Psychologist Trust is based on an expectation of the positive behavior of another, sometimes exhibited as loyalty, kept promises or integrity. It is the foundation on which healthy relationships are built, and it is a core component of what defines societal interactions. When it is absent, it can signify the worst [...]
By Clinton E. Sims, Clinical psychologist Relationships are dynamic. That is, they are affected by the personality traits of each partner. In particular, interpersonal interactions are defined by perceptions, reactions, communication styles and interaction patterns that have been developed throughout life, based on past experiences. In that regard, relationships are enhanced, and have a greater [...]
