It’s Getting Better All The Time: Self-Help Books

Monday, February 6th, 2012
by Michall Jeffers on Reading Around

Sometimes it’s hard to admit we need help with serious problems. There are some new books that can help us face our demons and start on the road to mental and physical health.

There are some topics that used to be strictly taboo in polite society. BREAKING THECYCLE, by George N. Collins, MA, with Andrew Adleman, MA, uses two recent films to illuminate the world of sexual addiction. According to Collins, sex addicts become so wrapped up in their obsession, they often can no longer relate to their real life partners. By working to recognize triggers, addicts can recover from the cycle of addiction. Unconventional methods are recommended to help take the steps necessary for the road to recovery.

In addition, there’s A COUPLE’S GUIDE TO SEXUAL ADDICTION by George N. Collins, MA, and his wife Paldrom Catharine Collins, who is a former Buddhist nun. The question is asked “Can couples survive sexual addiction?” It’s estimated that up to 5% of the U.S. population suffer from sexual compulsive disorders. Tiger Woods, Arnold Schwarzenegger and other prominent transgressors are the public faces of this private marriage destroyer. The popularity of porn on the internet underscores the scope of addiction. A valuable first step toward a healthier life includes identifying the warning signs, including experiencing a lack of partnership and true intimacy.

Starting to deal with whatever ails us is a positive step toward making 2012 a year that’s going to get better every day.

Michall Jeffers is an accomplished Cultural Journalist and an avowed bibliophile. She writes extensively, both in print and online. Her eponymous cable TV show is syndicated throughout the tri-state area, and features celebrity interviews, reviews, and commentary. Michall is a voting member of National Book Critics Circle.www.michalljeffers.com