Posts Tagged ‘couples therapy’
Negotiating Sex: Let’s talk…
Sex is a taboo subject. I know, believe me. We have been taught by parents, teachers, society, and other authorities that it’s so wrong, bad, dirty, disgusting and that it ought not be talked about aloud. Oh…and by the way, you should also be amazing at it, men know exactly what women want without any…
Read MoreAftercare – An Important (though often overlooked) Step
One of the most important aspects of sexual intimacy is often forgotten, missed, cut short, or has never been there from the beginning. Many people have never even heard of sexual aftercare.
Read MoreCouples Communication
Disagreements within couples can be heated, intense, scary and painful at times. However, these same disagreements can also bring a couple much closer together and help cultivate a partnership by getting on the same page. Relationships are difficult in part because it is a bringing together of distinctly different people with very different upbringings. Of…
Read MoreBe Happy: Being versus Doing
This post has been inspired by two sources. The first being a recent trip to Greece and the second a podcasted talk by one of my favorite resources, Tara Brach. The particular talk is entitled, “Human Doing to Human Being.” If you’re interested, I encourage you to listen to it because she’s able to give…
Read MoreRelationship Issues: Ask for Help
One of the main discussion points for both couples and individuals in a relationship is the challenges of asking for help. I apologize in advance for some of the broad generalizations made along gender-lines in the rest of this blog, but this topic is somewhat gendered in the way it is expressed. However, it is…
Read MoreFavorite Resources for Relationships, Intimacy, Anxiety & Depression
I would like to share some of my absolute favorite resources that I utilize myself and often share with clients. I return to these specific resources again and again. This is just a quick guide with links to resources I use for you to discover, explore, and make your own. For Relationships & Intimacy, I…
Read MoreTherapy Tidbits: How to Be Happy in a Relationship – Premarital Counseling
People in relationships often struggle to hold onto their own identity within the partnership. This is not necessarily gendered or specific to opposite sex relationships. A long-term relationship (LTR) is the coming together of two individuals choosing to live their lives together. It really isn’t the romantic notion of “two becoming one.” This idea seems…
Read MoreBreast Cancer, Sexuality & Intimacy – Part I Overview
Breast cancer is currently the second most common form of cancer in the world, and the most common cancer for women. Treatments for breast cancer have become consistently more successful and survival rates for women with breast cancer are good overall. However there are sexual side effects and quality of life issues that emerge as…
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