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Category Archives: Acceptance
Two Therapists Talking: Suicidal Thoughts
In this episode of Two Therapists Talking, Jasmine St. John and I talk about suicidal thoughts an how some level of them are more common than you may think. If you have questions or a topic you’d like to hear us … Continue reading
Posted in Acceptance, Awen Therapy, Inhibitions, Jasmine St. John, Jay Blevins, JSJ Therapy, LGBT, MFT, NFL, Psychotherapy, Therapy, Two Therapists Talking
Tagged Acceptance, Advice, Alternative Sexuality, Awen Therapy, Compassion, Jasmine St. John, Jay Blevins, JSJ Therapy, suicidal thoughts, Two Therapists Talking
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Two Therapists Talking: Michael Sam
In this episode of Two Therapists Talking, Jasmine St. John and I talk about the reactions to Michael Sam and his partner kissing on national television. If you have questions or a topic you’d like to hear us discuss, write us … Continue reading
Posted in Acceptance, Awen Therapy, Inhibitions, Jasmine St. John, Jay Blevins, JSJ Therapy, LGBT, MFT, Michael Sam, NFL, Psychotherapy, Therapy, Two Therapists Talking
Tagged Acceptance, Advice, Alternative Sexuality, Awen Therapy, Compassion, ESPN, Jasmine St. John, Jay Blevins, JSJ Therapy, Michael Sam, NFL, St. Louis Rams, Two Therapists Talking
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Time is Going By…Thankfully
I’m not sure that Louis Armstrong wrote his well known song “As Time Goes By” to be prophetic. In fact, the line about a “woman needs man” pretty much tells us he didn’t, but in the aftermath of NFL draftee … Continue reading
Posted in Acceptance, As Time Goes By, Awen Therapy, Change, Jay Blevins, LGBTQIA, Louis Armstrong, MFT, Michael Sam, NFL, Psychotherapy, Relationships, Therapy
Tagged Alternative Sexuality, Awen Therapy, Change, Emotions, Football, Jay Blevins, LGBTQIA, Michael Sam, NFL, Relationships, St. Louis Rams, Therapy
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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
Posted in Acceptance, Awen Therapy, Change, Compassion, Criticism, Emotions, Forgiveness, Jay Blevins, Love, MFT, Psychotherapy, Self-compassion, Therapy
Tagged Awen Therapy, Compassion, Criticism, Jay Blevins, MFT, Self-compassion, Self-Soothing, Therapy
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When Different Isn’t Different…
One comment I hear from clients is that they feel “different from everyone else.” Some describe it as feeling “weird.” When they go on to talk about why this is a problem it is almost always a variation of the … Continue reading
Posted in Acceptance, Awen Therapy, Connection, Fear, Jay Blevins, MFT, Perspectives, Psychotherapy, Sense of Self, Therapy, Uncategorized, Vulnerability
Tagged A Zillion Dollar Comics, Anxiety, Awen Therapy, Connection, Difference, Fear, Jay Blevins, MFT, Self-Esteem, Therapy, Vulnerability
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Letting Others Do The Talking…
There are so many great messages and images floating around on the internet that I thought I’d take this chance to let some of them do the talking. Here are some thoughts to ponder… … Continue reading
Posted in Acceptance, Advice, Authentic Self, Awen Therapy, Challenges, Change, Choices, Confidence, Emotions, Identity, MFT, Perspectives, Strength, Therapy
Tagged Awen Therapy, Change, Emotions, Fear, MFT, Strength, Therapy, Understanding
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Assumptions & Consumption…It will mean more after you read the post.
I love when something happens in therapy and I gain a new perspective or new insight. I’m fortunate that I often get to do co-therapy with some great therapists. Right now I’m happy to be seeing some clients with my … Continue reading
Posted in Acceptance, Authentic Self, Awen Therapy, Challenges, Connection, Courage, Dumping, Emotions, Fear, Identity, Psychotherapy, Rejection, Sharing, Strength, Therapy
Tagged Awen Therapy, Communication, Emotions, Fear, MFT, Relationships, Strength, Therapy, Vulnerability
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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 Alternative Sexuality, Awen Therapy, Book Review, CARAS, David Ley, Polyamory, Sex Addiction, Strength, The Myth of Sex Addiction, Therapy, Understanding
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When What You Had Didn’t Really Exist…
I love the concept of authenticity. The idea of actually presenting ourselves as we really are, with no masks, no walls, no deception. Of course being 100% authentic is probably just an abstract concept. But we can certainly be more, … Continue reading
Posted in Acceptance, Awen Therapy, Challenges, Choices, Emotions, Fear, Grief, Illusions, Letting Go, MFT, Therapy
Tagged Awen Therapy, Change, Emotions, Fear, Illusions, MFT, Sorrow, Therapy
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