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 [...]

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 [...]