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In a previous blog, I outlined the power of a good apology, recognizing instances in which one needs to fess up to one’s wrongdoing and make meaningful amends. With the right elements in place, a genuine apology can be a beautiful thing that heals wounds of all shapes and sizes.
Read MoreConsidering separation or divorce is very difficult and something that we hope we never have to even think about when we choose to commit to someone. Separation and divorce are often accompanied by a variety of emotions including anger, sadness, grief, resentment, fear, and even relief and empowerment.
Read MoreThe highlighted position of the month is here – and it’s February, the month for celebrating love! While we can celebrate any day or month of the year – Valentine’s Day acts as an easy reminder! Per my usual recommendations, if you or your partner are not feeling well, you might consider delaying sexually engagement until both feeling up to par.
Read MoreThis confusion is a fairly common start to a conversation about EMDR. The acronym is a bit lengthy, and the full name is a mouthful. EMDR stands for Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing. Try saying that five times fast!
Read MoreA new year is here and so is a new position to try out this month! Here’s to trying our the Arch of Arousal this January. A sexual experience is a great way to get your blood flowing, as well as, it’s an opportunity to release the connecting/stress relieving neurotransmitters.
Read MoreImproving communication skills is one of the most common goals for individuals and couples seeking therapy. Interpersonal skills are essential in all aspects of our lives- work and career, friendships, romantic relationships, and parenting.
Read More• El estrés es normal. Es la reaccion natural en respuesta a un desafio fisico y emocional. Sin embargo, si su estrés impide su funcionamiento diario entonces es una señal de que debes comenzar a cuidarse.
Read MoreBeing able to calm oneself is a learned skill. As caregivers, we may forget that the ability to regulate is a skill that is modeled and taught. Just as we teach our children to count, read, and tie their shoes, we must also teach them the skills to self-regulate. We all have different ways of regulating when our emotions run over. Maybe it’s a walk through the park, a few deep breaths, or smelling your favorite lotion as you put it on.
Read MoreIt’s the final month of 2022, so it only seems right for the highlighted position-of-the-month to be the Come Out on Top.
Read MoreLast year, I wrote a blog called, “What the Heck is Sex Coaching?” introducing a form of coaching that addresses sexual health and relationship concerns. As a clinical certified sexologist, I wanted to reintroduce the sex coaching services that Heights Family Counseling has to offer.
Read MoreI’m 40, single, and a couples therapist. And I date as much or as little as I want. I’m sometimes in committed relationships or exclusively dating one person.
Read MoreNovember’s highlighted position of the month is the Sunny Side Up. As we bee-line straight for the holiday season, here is your friendly reminder to prioritize some much-needed time for physical and emotional intimacy with your partner(s).
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