Monthly Archives: October 2013

Two Therapists Talking: Keeping Your Energy Low During Arguments

In this episode of Two Therapists Talking, Jasmine St. John and I discuss how to keep arguments from getting out of hand by keeping your energy low. If you have questions or a topic you’d like to hear us discuss, … Continue reading

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Is Your Mind Stuck? Try Rocking It…

I have lived in Wisconsin my entire life, so I know a few things about snow. For instance, I know that when you get your car stuck in the snow that getting unstuck can be quiet a process. It would … Continue reading

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Guest Post: Healthline.com on the Mental Health Benefits of Exercise

Healthline.com has generously offered to be a guest blogger for today. I hope you enjoy their post and I encourage you to visit their website.  About Healthline.com: We focus our efforts on offering readers and visitors to our site objective, trustworthy, … Continue reading

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Two Therapists Talking: Our Style of Co-Therapy

In this episode of Two Therapists Talking, Jasmine St. John and I discuss what we are like when we do co-therapy. If you have questions or a topic you’d like to hear us discuss, write us at TwoTherapistsTalking@gmail.com.

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Stop Giving Ultimatums a Bad Name…Or Else!

People love to toss around the word ultimatum. I hear it in regards to relationships all of the time. One person says, “if you don’t stop treating me this way then I’ll leave the relationship.” Often the response to that is, … Continue reading

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Two Therapists Talking: Building Trust

In this episode of Two Therapists Talking, Jasmine St. John and I discuss how to build trust. If you have questions or a topic you’d like to hear us discuss, write us at TwoTherapistsTalking@gmail.com.

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The Liebster Blog Award

One of my favorite bloggers to read is Winifred M. Reilly who writes over at Speaking of Marriage. I’ve re-blogged her posts and you’ll like see more in the future. I’m very proud to say that Winifred has nominated me for The … Continue reading

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Self-Compassion…What’s That?

Compassion is a topic that often comes up in therapy. Often it is about having compassion for others. That is a concept people grasp fairly easily. Don’t get me wrong…they may not do it but they understand it.  The concept that isn’t … Continue reading

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Two Therapists Talking: The Difference Between Fear and Risk

In this episode of Two Therapists Talking, Jasmine St. John and I discuss the difference between our fears and actual risk. If you have questions or a topic you’d like to hear us discuss, write us at TwoTherapistsTalking@gmail.com.

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Another Blogger’s Take on Forgiveness…

Forgiveness is a complicated creature. Sometimes we don’t want to forgive…we want to hold a grudge. But is not forgiving the best thing for us? Why should we want to forgive? And when we do want to forgive, how do … Continue reading

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