Overwhelming Grief
November 7th, 2011
Posts Tagged ‘relationships’
Jealousy – An Opportunity for Growth
September 30th, 2010
I often times see folks who are dealing with jealousy. They may suspect that their partner, girlfriend or boyfriend, or spouse is seeing, sleeping, talking, texting, or fantasizing about someone else. Others might find themselves jealous of their loved one’s commitment to work, the time she or he spends with the child, how connected he or she is to their best friend, or even how much time the person in question spends on the computer. Yes, you’ve guessed it by now – jealously can take many shapes.
Poly-Friendly Therapy
August 30th, 2010
Judgement. I know you’ve felt it from people, maybe even from a therapist. Judgement that your “lifestyle” isn’t healthy. That there’s something wrong with your open relationship. Maybe you’ve even been told that your intimate relationships are a sign that you can’t commit, you’re immature, or some other nonsense.
Demonstrating Willingness with Your Partner or Spouse
May 29th, 2010
When I see a couple in the therapy room, they are typically at their wit’s end. They’ve tried to fix things on their own and can’t see their way through it. Perhaps one partner blames the other. Most likely, they’ve tried to talk over their concerns themselves, but end up fighting, arguing, or simply avoiding the issues. They don’t feel connection with each other and often feel contempt.
Why a Kink-Friendly & Kink-Aware Therapist?
May 20th, 2010
Discussing topics of fetish, fantasy, BDSM and other “kinks” demands that your therapist is non-judgmental. So many times, folks have reported feeling judged or pathologized for their desires or fantasies, even when they find these desires to be joyful and fulfilling. A kink-friendly therapist doesn’t judge. A kink-friendly and aware therapist recognizes that there are many ways in which people express themselves, their identity, intimacy, and sexuality.
Staying on Your Partner’s Island
January 14th, 2010
Are you in a difficult situation with your partner or spouse? Fighting, arguing, wondering if this will work? If so, it’s not an unusual place to be. Being in a committed relationship has many challenges. Being vulnerable and trusting, especially when trust has been violated, is difficult.
Happy Holidays?
November 25th, 2008
The holidays can be a time of reunion and gathering of close family and friends. It can also be a time of stress, conflict and hurt feelings – old wounds being reopened.
Good News for Same-Sex Couples!
October 27th, 2008
No – marriage equality hasn’t spread across the country…yet. However, Dr. John Gottman of The Gottman Institute has learned some interesting things in his study of lesbian and gay couples. And it appears that same-sex couples have something to teach straight couples.
Making Relationships Work
October 21st, 2008
I’ve been reading up on Couples Therapy lately. It’s quite interesting what a specific researcher is saying. Dr. John Gottman at the University of Washington in Seattle has been researching couples for years. He has found the qualities that make or break a couple – and they’re not what we’ve come to expect.
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