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Category Archives: Vulnerability
Two Therapists Talking: Creating Space for Change
In this episode of Two Therapists Talking, Jasmine St. John and I discuss how wanting change in others requires allowing space for those changes to occur. If you have questions or a topic you’d like to hear us discuss, write us … Continue reading
Posted in Advice, Awen Therapy, Change, Jasmine St. John, Jay Blevins, JSJ Therapy, Psychotherapy, Risk, Space, Therapy, Two Therapists Talking, Vulnerability
Tagged Advice, Awen Therapy, Change, Discomfort, Jasmine St. John, Jay Blevins, JSJ Therapy, Risk, space for change, Two Therapists Talking
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Can I Borrow That Map?
I was recently re-watching the series West Wing, one of my favorite television shows. There is an episode where Leo helps Josh get through a difficult situation. When Josh thanks Leo for the help, Leo tells him a story. That … Continue reading
Posted in Awen Therapy, Friendship, Jay Blevins, MFT, Psychotherapy, Support, Therapy, Vulnerability, West Wing
Tagged Advice, Awen Therapy, Friends, Help, Jay Blevins, Support, Therapy, Vulnerability, West Wing
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Try More Invitations…
There is a story I hear all too often. It is how some people try to get what they want from other people. It can be partners, parents and children, co-workers or friends. It doesn’t matter. What they do is … Continue reading
Posted in Awen Therapy, Connection, Guilt, invitations, Jay Blevins, Mad Men, MFT, Relationships, Shame, Therapy, Vulnerability
Tagged Awen Therapy, Connection, Emotions, Guilt, invitations, Jay Blevins, Mad Men, Shame, Vulnerability
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Thought for the Week…
A willingness to be vulnerable is necessary for connection. That doesn’t mean being completely vulnerable with anyone and everyone. Trust needs to be earned. And different people will earn different levels of trust. You can, and should, share your secrets…just … Continue reading
Posted in Advice, Awen Therapy, Challenge, Change, Identity, Jay Blevins, MFT, Psychotherapy, Secrets, Struggle, Therapy, Trust, Vulnerability
Tagged Advice, Awen Therapy, Challenge, Jay Blevins, Secrets, Trust, Vulnerability
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Two Therapists Talking: Men and Vulnerability
In this episode of Two Therapists Talking, Jasmine St. John and I talk about vulnerability and some of the challenges for men. If you have questions or a topic you’d like to hear us discuss, write us at TwoTherapistsTalking@gmail.com.
Posted in Awen Therapy, Emotions, Jasmine St. John, Jay Blevins, JSJ Therapy, Men, MFT, Psychotherapy, Relationships, Therapy, Two Therapists Talking, Uncategorized, Vulnerability
Tagged Awen Therapy, Connection, Emotions, Jasmine St. John, Jay Blevins, JSJ Therapy, Relationships, Therapy, Two Therapists Talking, Vulnerability
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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: 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.
Posted in Advice, Awen Therapy, Building Trust, Jasmine St. John, Jay Blevins, JSJ Therapy, MFT, Psychotherapy, Therapy, Trust, Two Therapists Talking, Vulnerability
Tagged Advice, Awen Therapy, Building Trust, Jasmine St. John, Jay Blevins, JSJ Therapy, Therapy, Trust, Two Therapists Talking, Vulnerability
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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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The Importance of Being Who We Are…
A friend recently sent me a link to a Ted Talk that I hadn’t seen. I’ve talked about Ted Talks in the past but if you are a new reader what I’ll say is that Ted Talks are amazing. You … Continue reading
Posted in Anxiety, Authentic Self, Awen Therapy, Being Too Nice, Brene Brown, Challenges, Confidence, Courage, Eating Disorders, Emotions, Fear, Glennon Doyle, Identity, Jay Blevins, Mental Hospital, MFT, Perfection, Psychotherapy, TED Talk, Therapy, Vulnerability
Tagged Authenticity, Awen Therapy, Brene Brown, Capes, Emotions, Fear, Glennon Doyle, Identity, Imperfection, Jay Blevins, Mental Hospital, MFT, Ted.com, Therapy, Vulnerability
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