All Entries in the "Robert Grupe" Category
Intimacy Addiction and how it keeps us from finding fulfilling relationships
Robert C. Grupe, PhD Contributing Writer Every culture has a general set of built in expectations regarding behaviors of life. The gay culture is no different. As with many cultural expectations- they may be as much myth as truth. I have heard comments similar to “They were together as partners for three years. You know [...]
The Gayly | Feb 16, 2012 | Comments 0
Social damage leading to co- occurring issues for LGBT’s – Why substance abuse is higher in our community
By Robert C. Grupe, PhD Contributing Writer While research shows about three percent of the general population suffers from co-occurring disorders (mental health and addiction issues) in any given year [Regier et al., 1993b; Kessler et al., 1998], we also know surveys indicate a higher percentage of mental health/addiction challenges plague the gay community. Feelings [...]
The Gayly | Jan 15, 2012 | Comments 0