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Living With Frustration in a Relationship November 3, 2011 . 7 Comments
Many couples I work with come in with a large amount of stress and difficulty. The causes vary, but the behaviors people use to respond to the upset are often predictable. People who start ... Read More
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When Acceptance Becomes Enabling October 19, 2011 . 7 Comments
In couples and sex therapy, one of the common themes that come up is that of acceptance. I strongly encourage people to accept their partner, and accept each other. I believe that acceptance ... Read More
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Same Sexual Orientation of Therapist and Client May Affect Therapy Outcome October 6, 2011 . 5 Comments
Lesbian, gay and bisexual (LGB) clients may form better alliances with therapists who have similar sexual orientations, according to a new study. This new study done by researchers at the ... Read More
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Resources for Special Needs Parents with Young Children
September 20, 2011 .
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Last week, I had the honor of attending and speaking at Postpartum Support International’s 25th Annual Conference in Seattle, WA. I was moved and inspired by the amazing work gestating ... Read More
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An Introduction to Clinical Sexology August 30, 2011 . 8 Comments
As a unique form of short-term, complementary and alternative modality (CAM), clinical sexologists are largely under-recognized and under-used. Though it’s said we specialize in studying ... Read More
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Help! My Brain is Betraying Me!: Intrusive Thoughts in Motherhood August 26, 2011 . 19 Comments
Mandy nuzzled her 3 month old baby happily as she warmed his bottle. It felt so good to breathe in his sweet baby smell and touch his soft delicate skin, his little body curled in a warm ... Read More
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Why Do I Have to Talk About My Painful Feelings in Therapy? August 18, 2011 . 23 Comments
You’ve sat comfortably on your therapist’s couch for six months talking about everything under the sun; how you prefer to do your laundry, how nothing is ever good enough for your spouse, ... Read More
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The ‘I’m Right, You’re Wrong’ Argument in Couples Therapy July 27, 2011 . 16 Comments
It’s a classic. Of all the themes in the history of relational strife, the I’m Right, You’re Wrong story is by far the most common. Like many things, we often take this argument for ... Read More
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Group Therapy for Adults Abused as Children June 23, 2011 . 4 Comments
Group therapy can be the most nurturing and also the most challenging form of therapy. It is highly effective. While it doesn’t replace individual therapy, it can be a great adjunct and ... Read More
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Trauma: True Acknowledgement is Necessary for Healing to Begin May 12, 2011 . 9 Comments
Simply put, when it comes to traumatic experiences, there is no hierarchy of pain. Many survivors believe—or want to believe—that trauma is scalable and therefore more or less extreme ... Read More
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(Don’t) Keep Coming Back May 10, 2011 . 14 Comments
Many of the partners or loved ones (POLOs) of those struggling with addiction often seem reluctant to get help for themselves. I’m not sure why that is, but I’m hoping this article ... Read More
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Excessive Pain, Often Suicidal Type May 9, 2011 . 35 Comments
This article contains detailed information and accounts of suicidal ideation & behavior. If you or someone you know may be considering suicide, get help now. To continue to discuss ... Read More
