Tag Archives: MFT

What Others Had To Say This Week

Posted on July 25, 2014 by awentherapy

Interesting blog posts and news stories from the past week… 4 Keys to Responding Instead of Reacting – Caroline Southwell 18 Struggles Of Having An Outgoing Personality But Actually Being Shy And Introverted – Brianna Wiest 25 Statements for Speaking Kindly … Continue reading →

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A New Awen Therapy Website Is On Its Way!

Posted on July 23, 2014 by awentherapy

I’m excited to announce that I’ll be launching a new website – the scheduled launch is Monday, July 28th. The site is re-designed and has some new content available, including a mobile app for booking appointments through my online scheduling … Continue reading →

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Tip of the Week: Increase Your Willpower

Posted on July 23, 2014 by awentherapy

Recent research using “game theory” (the study of strategic decision making) has come up with a way to increase our willpower. Researchers found that if you set out to accomplish something and view only one way of succeeding, you are … Continue reading →

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Alpha Doesn’t Have to Mean Ass…

Posted on July 22, 2014 by awentherapy

Over the past few months I’ve been involved in or have been told about several conversations about individuals that are considered to be Alpha’s. These conversations were specifically about alpha males, so I’m going to talk about that specifically. The … Continue reading →

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Thought for the Week…

Posted on July 21, 2014 by awentherapy

We often worry if we have what it takes to face a challenge or get through a tough situation. But if you’ve never found your limit, how can you know where it is? Don’t underestimate yourself.

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Thought for the week.

Posted on July 14, 2014 by awentherapy

For many people the thought of spending time alone is not a pleasant thought. But when  we spend time alone it gives us the opportunity to know ourselves instead of shaping ourselves to the desire of others. Knowing your authentic … Continue reading →

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What Others Had To Say This Week

Posted on July 11, 2014 by awentherapy

Interesting blog posts and news stories from the past week… All Healthy Relationships Have Hiccups – Rebecca Lammersen Discussion versus Debate – Sandy Ikeda The puer aeternus, or ‘Peter Pan Syndrome’ – Patrick McCurry Study cracks how brain processes emotions … Continue reading →

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Tip of the Week: Stand Up for Creativity

Posted on July 9, 2014 by awentherapy

Go ahead and be supportive of creativity if you want. But what the title really means is that new research suggests standing results in higher levels of creativity compared to doing the same task while sitting. Groups were given 30 minutes to … Continue reading →

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What They Won’t Do For Me…

Posted on July 8, 2014 by awentherapy

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 →

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What Others Had To Say This Week

Posted on July 4, 2014 by awentherapy

Interesting blog posts and news stories from the past week… Yes to Sex in Nursing Homes – Naveed Saleh, M.D. Intimacy: The Whys, Hows, How-Nots, and So-Nots – Heather Corinna Psychologists Have Uncovered a Troubling Feature of People Who Seem Too … Continue reading →

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