Monthly Archives: May 2012

Alternative Sexualities Conference 2012

Last week I was lucky enough to be able to present at the Alternative Sexualities Conference 2012 (please excuse the poor quality picture!).  The conference is sponsored by the Community-Academic Consortium for Research on Alternative Sexualities (CARAS) and was hosted … Continue reading

Posted in Acceptance, Alternative Sexuality, Awen Therapy, Book Review, CARAS, Chicago, Conference Presentations, David Ley, Identity, MFT, Polyamory, Power Dynamics, Pro-Domme, Relationships, research, Sex, Sex Addiction, Strength, The Mythe of Sex Addiction, Therapy | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Biting Off Your Nose…

When I was a child my mother often accused me of “biting off my nose to spite my face.”  In other words, I’d do something that would cause me to suffer just because I was mad about something else that … Continue reading

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When Small Things Matter…

I think most people love an epic tale of courage, especially when it is a story of a simple person or an underdog that triumphs through dramatic acts of bravery, courage and sacrifice.  Think about the injured cowboy who gets … Continue reading

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Awen Therapy to Present at CARAS Conference In Chicago

I’m excited to announce that Awen Therapy will be presenting at the upcoming CARAS Conference in Chicago on May 24th.  It will be a joint presentation with JSJ Therapy entitled Using the D/s Dynamic to Reach Therapeutic Goals In and … Continue reading

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Spinning a Tale…

Here I go again.  Another post centered on a TED Talk.  What can I say?  I’m a huge fan.  If I was young and hip I might say I was a fanboy.  Fortunately I don’t suffer from any illusions that … Continue reading

Posted in 4 a.m., Authentic Self, Awen Therapy, Challenges, Control, Decisions, Failure, Fear, Identity, Imperfection, MFT, Mistakes, Perfection, Perspectives, Poet Rives, Problem Saturated, Psychotherapy, Reasons, Risk, TED Talk, Therapy, Tools, Vulnerability | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 1 Comment