Tag Archives: Reasons

Two Therapists Talking: Adult Differentiation

In this episode of Two Therapists Talking, Jasmine St. John and I talk about differentiating from our family of origin as adults. If you have questions or a topic you’d like to hear us discuss, write us at TwoTherapistsTalking@gmail.com.

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Two Therapists Talking: A Review of “Why She Won’t Sleep With You Anymore”

In this episode of Two Therapists Talking, Jasmine St. John and I review the book “Why She Won’t Sleep With You Anymore” by Stephany Ekman.  You can enter to win a free copy of this book at – http://www.twotherapiststalking.com/?page_id=69 And if … Continue reading

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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

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Two Therapists Talking: Maintenance Sex

In this episode of Two Therapists Talking, Jasmine St. John and I discuss the concept of “maintenance sex” and scheduling times to have sex. If you have questions or a topic you’d like to hear us discuss write us at … Continue reading

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The Power of People

I often spend time in session encouraging clients to connect with other people, to make new friends.  Sometimes I want them to build a strong support network where they can share things about their life.  When I say things, I … Continue reading

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Those Voices…

I think most people have heard voices in their head.  I don’t mean movie-style voices directing us to be serial killers.  I mean thoughts that contradict us, that challenge whether we can succeed, that tell us we aren’t good enough.  … Continue reading

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Spinning a Tale…

Here I go again.  Another post centered on a TED Talk.  What can I say?  I’m a huge fan.  If I was young and hip I might say I was a fanboy.  Fortunately I don’t suffer from any illusions that … Continue reading

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Who Knew the Number One had a History?

I just finished watching a fascinating documentary.  Yes, I am kind of a documentary geek.  Okay, I’m probably just a geek in general, but you get my point. I love documentaries. This one was about the history of one.  The … Continue reading

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Why Does My Past Keep Putting Its Nose in My Present?

I didn’t realize how much the past was going to affect my current relationship.  I’ve heard this statement implied many times. It might be “relationship” or “me” or “my situation”. But the other day I heard it expressed overtly…just like … Continue reading

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Taking the Hard Road

The musical group The Fray offers us some pretty good advice in their song All at Once. Their lyrics tells us that “sometimes the hardest thing and the right thing are the same.”  Apparently that is not so obvious to … Continue reading

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