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Tag Archives: Connection
What They Won’t Do For Me…
So many people come to see me and are frustrated that their partner isn’t giving them something that is being asked for over and over. I’m not talking about physical objects. I’m talking about certain behaviors and actions. They don’t … Continue reading
Posted in Advice, Assumptions, Awen Therapy, Emotions, Jay Blevins, MFT, Psychotherapy, Relationships, Therapy, Understanding
Tagged Advice, Assumptions, Awen Therapy, Communication, Connection, Emotions, Jay Blevins, MFT, Relationships, Therapy
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Understanding vs. Agreeing With
A lot of my work is centered around alternative sexuality. That means, among other things, kinky sex…like the stuff from Fifty Shades of Grey. (Note: I use that example because of its popularity. I am very much not a fan … Continue reading
Posted in Awen Therapy, BDSM, Emotions, Jay Blevins, Kink, MFT, Psychotherapy, Relationships, Therapy, Understanding
Tagged Alternative Sexuality, Awen Therapy, BDSM, Communication, Connection, Jay Blevins, Therapy, Understanding
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Tip of the Week – Creativity at Home Makes You Better at Work
Creativity and expression has long been known to be useful as a stress reliever. New research shows that exercising creativity outside of work helps improve performance on the job. The study didn’t answer the question why but one hypothesis is … Continue reading
Posted in Advice, Awen Therapy, Baylor University, Compassion, Connection, Creativity, Depression, Emotions, Eye contact, Forgiveness, Jay Blevins, Job Performance, Mental Health, MFT, Psychotherapy, Relationships, Talking, Talking Out Loud, Therapy, Thoughts
Tagged Advice, Anxiety, Awen Therapy, Connection, Creativity, Jay Blevins, job performance, MFT, Therapy
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Tip of the Week – Eye Contact
The importance of eye contact in connection with others is nothing new. Recent research also found that both children and adults that avoid or are denied eye contact are more likely to suffer from “depression and feelings of isolation as well … Continue reading
Posted in Advice, Awen Therapy, Baylor University, Compassion, Connection, Depression, Emotions, Eye contact, Forgiveness, Jay Blevins, Mental Health, MFT, Psychotherapy, Relationships, Talking, Talking Out Loud, Therapy, Thoughts
Tagged Advice, Anxiety, Awen Therapy, callousness, Connection, Depression, eye contact, Jay Blevins, MFT, Therapy
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Thought for the Week…
It is easy to get lost in all of the technological connection we have at our fingertips. Remember the importance of disconnecting from technology and re-connecting with the people in your life. Try it today.
Posted in Advice, Awen Therapy, Challenge, Change, Identity, Jay Blevins, MFT, Psychotherapy, Relationships, Struggle, Therapy
Tagged Advice, Awen Therapy, Connection, Jay Blevins, Relationships, technology
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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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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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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
Posted in Advice, Awen Therapy, Coveting, Emotions, Envy, Fear, Jasmine St. John, Jay Blevins, Jealousy, JSJ Therapy, Kathy Labriola, Love in Abundance, MFT, Monogamy, Non-Monogamy, Polyamory, Psychotherapy, Relationships, The Jealousy Workbook, Therapy, Two Therapists Talking, Uncategorized
Tagged Advice, Alternative Sexuality, Awen Therapy, Book Review, Change, Communication, Connection, Couples, Coveting, Desire, Emotions, Envy, Expectations, Fear, Interview, Jasmine St. John, Jay Blevins, JSJ Therapy, Kathy Labriola, Love in Abundance, MFT, Non-monogamy, Perspective, Polyamory, Relationships, Risk, The Jealousy Workbook, Therapy, Two Therapists Talking, Vulnerability
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Won’t? Maybe it is Can’t…
I often hear people say that they want more emotional connection and expression from their partner. They say their partner won’t express their feelings or even state their needs. That lack of sharing often leaves the first person feeling locked … Continue reading
Posted in Awen Therapy, Change, Connection, Couples Therapy, Criticism, Emotional Intelligence, Emotions, Expression, Fear, Humiliation, Jay Blevins, MFT, Psychotherapy, Relationships, Shame, Therapy
Tagged Awen Therapy, Can't, Communication, Compassion, Connection, Emotions, Fear, Humiliation, Jay Blevins, MFT, Relationships, Shame, Understanding, Won't
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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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