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John Petersen
Psychologist specializing in marriage and couples counseling and sex therapy. Outreach focus is the cross section of relationship health and community health.
Recent Posts
Dr. Petersen interviewed by Dukes about new year
We were happy to contribute to Howard Duke's South Bend Tribune story about the new year in which we all hope to make significant strides away from COVID's hold on us...
How does Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) develop?
We who are generally anxious often have developed a posture of alertness, even vigilance for what might become, or already is, out of control...
Treatment for Generalized Anxiety Disorder – GAD
Treatments for Generalized Anxiety Disorder include:Counseling for self or relationship to help cultivate trust, rest, and safety...
Aftershocks of COVID crisis lead to dramatic spike in anxiety, depression in kids
View original story on WNDU: Local experts see dramatic spike in anxiety, depression in kidsIn March and April, we had many media inquiries about a presumed increase in mental health needs as a result of the...
Psychology of Supporting Those Without a Home
In clinical psychology we sometimes encounter pernicious problems when common best practices are not getting the job done. Some call them treatment resistant cases...
Warning Signs Of Abusive Relationships
View original WNDU storyLindsay Stone came to my office for an interview on camera about abusive relationships...
Violent threats at South Bend area schools surge after Florida shooting
Tribune reporter Lincoln Wright came to my office for an interview over my lunch break. I was particularly interested in this story because my children were at Adams High School when these threats were made...
Violent threats at South Bend area schools surge after Florida shooting
‘Getting help is the key’: Expert gives advice to parents of kids with concerning behavior
Dr. John Petersen is included in this story about children and concerning behavior.
'Getting help is the key': Expert gives advice to parents of kids with concerning behavior
We've heard stories of kids acting out and becoming problems for their parents, and a recent incident in our area involved an 11-year-old boy allegedly shooting his father. There are resources available if you notice your child has concerning behavior. One of the first steps is accepting the truth. A local child behavior expert says it's important to trust your gut. It's easy to feel guilty for not raising your child correctly, but sending them to get help is worth it before it's too late.
Ask An Expert series with Dr. John Petersen
Ask An Expert series brings together local experts to answer questions and highlight local resources. An annual favorite is the show about managing holiday stress...
Parent Guilt Is Natural. Parent Shame Is Toxic
It was a pleasure to be interviewed by Virginia Pelley about fathers' toxic shame for Fatherly.com...
