Tag Archives: Respect

Two Therapists Talking: Being Compassionate Even When You Disagree

In this episode of Two Therapists Talking, Jasmine St. John and I talk about showing compassion for someone even when you disagree with them. If you have questions or a topic you’d like to hear us discuss, write us at … Continue reading

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What’s Good for the Goose…

A friend shared the following article by Emma Gray (via The Huffington Post) titled 23 Things Every Woman Should Stop Doing with me. She loved the article, as do I. Her most interesting comment was that she thought this advice applied to … Continue reading

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Two Therapists Talking: Boundaries – The What, Why and How

In this episode of Two Therapists Talking, Jasmine St. John and I discuss Boundaries – what they are, why they are important and how to set them. If you have questions or a topic you’d like to hear us discuss … 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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Talking About Trauma and Kink – Erotic Awakening Interview

I had the opportunity to interview Dan and Dawn of Erotic Awakening (http://www.eroticawakening.com/). Erotic Awakening is one of the most listened to podcasts dealing with kink and erotica. Jasmine St. John joined me and we talked to Dan and Dawn … Continue reading

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Emotional Connection…What Is It?

Emotional connection is a phrase that is often used in therapy. We hear about it frequently.  People say they want it.  I’ve heard people say, “we met and had an instant emotional connection.” Others often say they don’t feel emotionally … Continue reading

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Living your life online? Live it with integrity…

I recently had a client suggest that I write a blog post about Facebook.  It was a reasonable suggestion given that it so frequently comes up with my clients.  I spent some time mulling over what I wanted to say.  … Continue reading

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Want Respect? Respect Yourself First.

I talk to a lot of clients that are unhappy with the friends and partners they attract.  They feel the people around them often want to take advantage in some way.  It can be emotionally, physically, financially…it doesn’t matter how.  … Continue reading

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Guest Blogger: Joan Price – Author of Naked at Our Age: Talking Out Loud About Senior Sex

I am very pleased to have a guest Blogger today.  Joan Price, author of Naked at Our Age: Talking Out Loud About Senior Sex discusses saying no in a respectful, gentle but clear way.  It is a skill we should … Continue reading

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Respect versus Agreement – Take 2

A few posts ago I wrote about the difference between being respectful and agreeing with someone.  I came across an interesting series of blog posts that I thought really demonstrated this well. I think there is a lesson to be … Continue reading

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