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Category Archives: Love
Thought for the week…
Remember, love isn’t about giving up yourself. It is about sharing yourself.
Posted in Advice, Awen Therapy, Emotions, Jay Blevins, Love, MFT, Perks of Being a Wallflower, Psychotherapy, Relationships, Therapy
Tagged Advice, Awen Therapy, Jay Blevins, Love, MFT, Perks of Being a Wallflower, sacrifice, Self, Therapy
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What Others Had to Say This Week
Since today is Valentine’s Day here are some thoughts about love, romance and relationships from the blogosphere and beyond. I Wonder: A Love Poem For Valentine’s Day – Winifred Reilly Love Is – malootka Blind Love – Maureen A Single Guy Quit … Continue reading
Posted in Alternative Sexuality, Awen Therapy, Jay Blevins, Kissing, Love, Marriage, MFT, Monogamy, Non-Monogamy, Polyamory, Psychotherapy, Relationships, Therapy
Tagged Advice, Alternative Sexuality, Awen Therapy, Jay Blevins, Kissing, MFT, Monogamy, Non-monogamy, Polyamory, Relationships, 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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The Debate Over Unconditional Love…
I follow a lot of online forums where therapists ask questions or raise topics for discussion. Recently there has been a very active debate about unconditional love. The main question is whether it is just an ideal or is it … Continue reading
Posted in Actions, Awen Therapy, Briarpatch, Expectations, Fear, Jay Blevins, Love, MFT, Psychotherapy, Relationships, Therapy
Tagged Actions, Awen Therapy, Briarpatch, Expectations, Jay Blevins, Love, MFT, Therapy, Unconditional Love, Vulnerability
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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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How do I love thee? Let me count the ways…
When I work with couples I often ask them if they love each other. With the exception of those that are there for help navigating the end of their relationship, they almost always say yes. That’s the answer I would … Continue reading
Posted in Challenges, Connection, Couples, Desire, Jay Blevins, Love, MFT, Perspectives, Psychotherapy, Relationships, Sharing, Therapy
Tagged Awen Therapy, Connection, Couples, Desire, Emotions, Jay Blevins, MFT, Perspective, Reasons, Relationships, Strength, Therapy, Why
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Creating Emotional Intimacy
Clients often come to therapy and say they don’t have a sense of intimacy. While that can sometimes include sex it usually is more about something less tangible. They may describe it as a feeling that there is a connection … Continue reading
Posted in Awen Therapy, Communication, Connection, Emotions, Love, MFT, Rejection, Relationships, Sharing, Therapy, Tools, Vulnerability
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Sharing versus Dumping…There is a Difference
There are many reasons people choose to not share personal information, feelings and stories with others. We all control what we share to varying degrees. Things like the nature of the relationship usually impact that. For example, you may share … Continue reading
Posted in Awen Therapy, Communication, Connection, Dumping, Emotions, Love, Perspectives, Reasons, Relationships, Sharing, Therapy
Tagged Awen Therapy, Connection, Couples, Dumping, Emotions, Fear, MFT, Relationships, Sharing, Therapy, Understanding
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Diving in the Deep End…
When I hear those lyrics I am reminded of so many of my clients. They come into therapy wanting deeper, more connected relationships. They have some idea of where there want to be. They’ve waded into a relationship and they … Continue reading
Posted in Authentic Self, Awen Therapy, Challenges, Connection, Emotions, Fear, Love, Psychotherapy, Reasons, Relationships, Reward, Risk, Therapy, Vulnerability
Tagged Awen Therapy, Connection, Emotions, Fear, MFT, Relationships, Vulnerability
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What are we waiting for?
I saw this image on a blog the other day. I read it and it felt like it slapped me in the face. It seems like such an obvious concept. We spend our days “being careful” and not exposing ourselves … Continue reading
Posted in Awen Therapy, Connection, Emotions, Failure, Fear, Love, Psychotherapy, Relationships, Reward, Risk, Self-Esteem, Therapy, Vulnerability
Tagged Awen Therapy, Change, Couples, Emotions, MFT, Relationships, Reward, Risk, Therapy, Vulnerability
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