Dr Elizabeth Chamberlain, PhD has answered the following questions at Ask the Psychologist: Online Licensed Psychologist.
Q: My four-and-a-half-year-old daughter has been showing signs of behavioral problems. When she’s mad or gets in trouble she will rip her hair out or punch herself in the face or head. Is this normal? She has also been peeing in her underwear for the past couple of weeks. Should I be concerned? A: Parenting […]
Q: I’m a 19-year-old male and I have a journal that I use to relieve my mind and write down my thoughts and feelings. But I’ve now realized that the journal is filled with murder stories, sexual fantasies related to torture, drawings of torture devices, and violent writings on how to commit a sexual murder. […]
Q: I am a successful woman who has a good career and a long, happy marriage. I also have two beautiful daughters — I am truly blessed. But I can’t seem to keep my girl friends. I’ve lost two of my best friends, whom I love and adore. I don’t know why or what happened. […]
Q: What’s a common psychological problem among kidnappers and rapists? Are there give-away signs to look out for? A: Predicting dangerous behavior is one of the most difficult challenges psychologists face. When used in the context of a full psychological evaluation, many valid psychological tests exist to help determine if an individual has the propensity […]
Q: My boyfriend and I have been together for four and a half years and we have a wonderful relationship. We are affectionate, and we are both supportive and encouraging of one another; we love spending time together, laugh a lot, have similar values and are both committed to one another fully. The problem is […]
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