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Monthly Archives: January 2014
Announcing Poly Cocktails Madison!
Awen Therapy is pleased to be one of the co-hosts of Poly Cocktails Madison! Poly Cocktails is a casual, social gathering for people who are interested in or practice all forms of polyamory and non-monogamy. There are as many forms … Continue reading
Two Therapists Talking: Seeing Things As Different Instead of Wrong
In this episode of Two Therapists Talking, Jasmine St. John and I talk about how it can be useful to see other perspectives as simply different instead of bad or wrong. If you have questions or a topic you’d like … Continue reading
Posted in Advice, Awen Therapy, Jasmine St. John, Jay Blevins, JSJ Therapy, MFT, Perspectives, Psychotherapy, Relationships, Right and Wrong, Strength, Therapy, Uncategorized
Tagged Advice, Awen Therapy, Jasmine St. John, Jay Blevins, JSJ Therapy, Perspective, Relationships, Strength, Two Therapists Talking, Understanding
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Just Fix Yourself…
Showing compassion for people that are physically ill or injured is something most people do reasonably well. Sure, there are exceptions, but if someone has pneumonia, a broken arm or just went through surgery people generally show concern. It is … Continue reading
Posted in Advice, Awen Therapy, Compassion, Criticism, Emotions, Injury, Jay Blevins, Mental Health, MFT, Physical Health, Psychotherapy, Symptoms, Therapy
Tagged Advice, Awen Therapy, Compassion, Emotions, Injury, Jay Blevins, Mental Health, Perspective, Therapy, Understanding
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Two Therapists Talking: Relationships Take Effort
In this episode of Two Therapists Talking, Jasmine St. John and I talk about the idea that people often feel that if a relationship is “meant to be” it shouldn’t take effort. If you have questions or a topic you’d … Continue reading
Posted in Advice, Awen Therapy, Jasmine St. John, Jay Blevins, JSJ Therapy, MFT, Psychotherapy, Relationships, Therapy, Two Therapists Talking, Uncategorized, Work
Tagged Awen Therapy, Couples, Effort, Investment, Jasmine St. John, Jay Blevins, JSJ Therapy, MFT, Relationships, Therapy, Two Therapists Talking, Work
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More About Change…
Last week I wrote about some reasons that prevent people from starting the process of change. This week I wanted to talk about another reason. A reason that I feel is worth talking about by itself. What I’m talking about … Continue reading
Posted in Awen Therapy, Change, Emotions, Fear, Forgiveness, Guilt, Jay Blevins, MFT, Psychotherapy, Resistance, Self-Esteem, Self-Loathing, Shame, Therapy
Tagged Advice, Awen Therapy, Change, Darkness, Fear, Guilt, Jay Blevins, Light, Self-compassion, Self-loathing, Shame, Therapy
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Two Therapists Talking: Sharing What Makes Us Feel Loved
In this episode of Two Therapists Talking, Jasmine St. John and I talk about the importance of sharing with others what it is that makes you feel loved. If you have questions or a topic you’d like to hear us … Continue reading
Posted in Advice, Awen Therapy, Communication, Couples, Emotions, Jasmine St. John, Jay Blevins, JSJ Therapy, Love, MFT, Psychotherapy, Relationships, Therapy, Two Therapists Talking, Uncategorized
Tagged Awen Therapy, Communication, Connection, Emotions, Jasmine St. John, Jay Blevins, JSJ Therapy, Love, Mind Reading, Relationships, Therapy, Two Therapists Talking, Understanding
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Taking a Chance on Change
Change. It seems like it should be so easy. Things are this way. I want them to be that way. I’ll simply do it differently. If only it worked like that all of the time. But too often it doesn’t. … Continue reading
Posted in Accomodation, Adult Differentiation, Authentic Self, Awen Therapy, Change, Choices, Courage, Emotions, Failure, Fear, Jay Blevins, MFT, Psychotherapy, Risk, Stuck, Therapy
Tagged Awen Therapy, Change, Choices, Emotions, Fear, Jay Blevins, MFT, Obligations, Stuck, Therapy
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Two Therapists Talking: Sex Addiction
In this episode of Two Therapists Talking, Jasmine St. John and I talk about our views on sex addiction. If you have questions or a topic you’d like to hear us discuss, write us at TwoTherapistsTalking@gmail.com.
Posted in Advice, Awen Therapy, David Ley, Emotions, Jasmine St. John, Jay Blevins, JSJ Therapy, MFT, Psychotherapy, Sex, Sex Addiction, The Myth of Sex Addiction, Therapy, Two Therapists Talking, Uncategorized
Tagged Advice, Awen Therapy, Connection, Emotions, Jasmine St. John, Jay Blevins, JSJ Therapy, MFT, Research, Sex, Sex Addiction, Therapy, Two Therapists Talking
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Keys to the Kingdom…
I talk a lot about boundaries – setting them, enforcing them, adjusting them. Unfortunately when people hear the word boundaries they often imagine a thick impenetrable wall surrounding them. In response, therapists say that boundaries should be flexible. I struggle with … Continue reading
Posted in Awen Therapy, Boundaries, Castle, Connection, Fexibility, Jay Blevins, MFT, Psychotherapy, Relationships, Therapy, Trust, Vulnerability
Tagged Awen Therapy, Boundaries, Connection, Doors, Experience, Flexibility, Jay Blevins, MFT, Perspective, Relationships, Testing, Therapy, Trust, Vulnerability
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Two Therapists Talking: A Review of “The Jealousy Workbook” by Kathy Labriola
In this episode of Two Therapists Talking, Jasmine St. John and I talk about Kathy Labriola’s new book called “The Jealousy Workbook.” If you have questions or a topic you’d like to hear us discuss, write us at TwoTherapistsTalking@gmail.com.
Posted in Advice, Awen Therapy, Book Review, Emotions, Jasmine St. John, Jay Blevins, Jealousy, JSJ Therapy, MFT, Monogamy, Non-Monogamy, Psychotherapy, Relationships, Therapy, Triggers, Uncategorized
Tagged Advice, Awen Therapy, Book Review, Jasmine St. John, Jay Blevins, Jealousy, JSJ Therapy, Monogamy, Non-monogamy, Polyamory, Relationships, Therapy, Two Therapists Talking
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