Tag Archives: depression

Sex Addiction: Is it For Real?

There was a good article recently in The New York Times titled, “When is It Sex Addiction?” The article featured 3 experts weighing in on what distinguishes sexual addiction from simple opportunistic behavior. Personally, I’m a little bored by politicians and celebrities hiding behind the language of disease processes to defend their actions. In the [...]
Posted in Articles | Also tagged , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Survivor Guilt: Common reason for self-sabotage

Many people wonder why they sometimes do the exact behavior that is the most hurtful to them:  sabotage relationships, not going after what they want, staying confused about where they are with their money. A common reason is feeling guilty about having a better life than the people that you grew up with. If you [...]
Posted in Articles | Also tagged , , , , , | 1 Comment

Advice for Couples: Self-Soothing

One of the most important behaviors that you have to learn to be in a couple is the ability to soothe yourself when you get hurt or provoked.  If you grew up in a family that was chaotic or where there was ongoing neglect or abuse, this will likely require more effort on your part [...]
Posted in Recommended Links | Also tagged , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Talking with Kids About Infidelity

What do you tell your kids when they find out that one of their parents has had an affair? How does the discover of an affair affect a child? Can families ever recover? Listen to the recording of Dr. Coleman and psychotherapist Susan Berger, MFT on Childhood Matters Radio with host Rona Renner KISS 98.1FM San [...]
Posted in Affairs, Betrayals, Radio, Recommended Links | Also tagged , , , , , , , , , , | 1 Comment

When Mom Earns More than Dad

NPR Talk of the Nation: How women's increased economic and educational power are changing marriage.
Posted in Featured | Also tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment

On Point: Tom Ashbrook Interviews Dr. Coleman and NYU Sociologist Kathleen Gerson

NPR: Tom Ashbrook interviews Dr Coleman and Kathleen Gerson on "Women Bringing Home the Bacon"
Posted in Featured, Radio | Also tagged , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

When Parents Hurt: Parental Alienation: View from the Bay

View from the Bay Co-hosts Janelle Wang and Spencer Christian interview Dr Joshua Coleman on the topic of parents who have been either cut off or alienated from their grown children
Posted in Internet, Parental Estrangement, TV | Also tagged , , , , , , , , | 2 Comments

PBS Life Part 2: Cut Off from the Grandkids

Boomer Grandparenting on PBS: LIfe Part 2
Posted in Featured, TV | Also tagged , , , , , , , , , , | 6 Comments

San Francisco Psychotherapy Research Group

[ March 3, 2010; ] I'll be speaking at the International Conference of the San Francisco Psychotherapy Research Group on March 3. My topic is Solving Conflicts Between Parents and Adult Children.
Posted in Appearances, Live | Also tagged , , , , , , , , | 1 Comment

Dr. Coleman on SESAME STREET Families Stand Together: Feeling Secure in Tough Times

To see the full one-hour documentary go to http://www.sesameworkshop.org/toughtimes
Posted in Economic Downturn, Recommended Links, TV, Video | Also tagged , , , , , , | Leave a comment
  • TELESEMINAR SERIES FOR COUPLES AND PARENTS OF YOUNG CHILDREN AND TEENS

  • TELESEMINARS FOR ESTRANGED PARENTS

  • Get THE COLEMAN REPORT

    FREE cutting edge advice and commentary on marriage, parenting, relationships, and society. Delivered by email every 2 weeks.
    Email:
  • Featured Appearances

    Dual-Career Couples: Dr. Coleman Seminar at Harvard

    Dr. Coleman was invited to speak to the faculty and students on Dual-Career Couples at Harvard in November 2010

    When Mom Earns More than Dad

    NPR Talk of the Nation: How women’s increased economic and educational power are changing marriage.

    Marian Robinson will move to the White House.

    NPR On Point with Tom Ashbrook

  • Past Appearances include

    Get the Flash Player to see the slideshow.
  • Recent Forum Posts