I am a licensed psychologist in Connecticut who has worked with children and families for more than 25 years. An adjunct professor at the University of Hartford, I am the author of "Must I Turn the Other Cheek," a book about the effects of premature forgiveness on recovery from sexual abuse. I also blog weekly at WRCH, where I am a monthly guest on their morning radio show, talking about a variety of mental health issues. I am often asked to provide expert testimony to the courts on issues related to domestic violence, custody issues and trauma. To learn more about my practice visit my website at www.drelaineducharme.com
I recently watched Darren Aronofsky’s film Black Swan. Even as a psychologist, I found the movie painful to watch as the main character, Nina, played brilliantly by Natalie Portman, descends deeply into the depths of mental illness. A major theme of the movie is related to the incredible stress and development of self destructive behaviors [...]
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Maria and Arnold are calling it quits. Although married couples generally begin with vows of commitment “’til death do us part,” the sad stats are that many first marriages end in divorce. Typically, divorce is a very contentious process, especially when there are children involved. If the couple can’t get along and solve problems during the marriage, it’s [...]
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It seems that lately I am hearing more parents complain they feel completely out of control. Basic things like getting the kids to bed and keeping them there through the night have become major events that take up the entire evening and leave parents feeling exhausted, frustrated and mad at each other. Getting homework done [...]
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