Category Archives: Polyamory

Two Therapists Talking: Rules vs Expectations

In this episode of Two Therapists Talking, Jasmine St. John and I talk about the difference between acting in ways that fit with your partners expectations versus requiring lots of rules to micromanage behavior. If you have questions or a … Continue reading

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Two Therapists Talking: Contest Winner!

The winner of a free copy of The Jealousy Workbook by Kathy Labriola is O Man from New York, New York! O Man, your copy will be arriving in the mail soon. If you’d like your own copy of The Jealousy Workbook just click … Continue reading

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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

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Win a Free Copy of Kathy Labriola’s book “The Jealousy Workbook”

Two Therapists Talking have reviewed Kathy Labriola’s “The Jealousy Workbook” and had the chance to interview Kathy. Here’s your chance to win a free copy of her book!  Simply click here.           Find out more about Two … Continue reading

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Two Therapists Talking: An Interview with Kathy Labriola

In this episode of Two Therapists Talking, Jasmine St. John and I talk with Kathy Labriola, author of The Jealousy Workbook and Love In Abundance. You can purchase either of her books here. If you have questions or a topic … Continue reading

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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

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Research Help – Polyamory: What do Therapists Need to Know?

I’m always happy to see more research being conducted about alternative sexuality and alternative lifestyles. Atala Mitchell and Madeline Barger are currently conducting research abut polyamorous individuals as part of their graduate studies at Edgewood College.  If you identify as … Continue reading

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New Advice Column at MadisonKink.com

If you are not already aware, I write a monthly column for MadisonKink.com.  In a new twist the column is becoming part of an advice column for the site.  If you have questions regarding alternative-sexuality, BDSM/Kink, alternative relationship structures, power … Continue reading

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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 , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Polyamory Study Update

My last post was about a study being conducted by Marriage and Family Therapy graduate students Martha Kauppi and Nick Wittwer at Edgewood College in Madison, WI.  Based on feedback from the initial participants in the study, the survey has … Continue reading

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