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I love the following reflection from Richard Rohr, a wise Franciscan priest, who founded the Center for Action and Contemplation. The vivid metaphor of the loyal soldier resonates deeply…
Somehow we are wired to be in relationship with other people. And yet it is the most challenging that we do. People in relationships live in constant connection with…
In a conversation I recently had with Harville Hendrix, I understood him to say that couples come into therapy hoping to improve their communication skills, when what they really…
Category: Couples, Imago, Marriage, Relationship, Therapy, Communication
March 2, 2019
At our most recent 2-day Getting the Love You Want couples’ workshop, my husband Jason and I accompanied eight lovely couples on a rich experiential journey. Halfway through the…
Category: Imago, Couples, Marriage, Relationship, Therapy
February 19, 2019
Many people would agree that transition is the word of the day. We live in a rapidly changing world and most of us are in some sort of transition…
THE HAPPINESS PARADOXMost people would say they seek happiness and avoid its opposite. This is true enough, but my experience as a therapist, educator, and self-reflective human being reveals…
A new year, baby!I love when I first realized that I could start over whenever I want. I don’t have to wait for a new year to have a…
Americans are having less sex An active sex life is the accepted norm for American singles. Media is sexually explicit, sexting is common, and our culture is more tolerant…
Boost Your Health and Overcome Toxic Stress This month I read Nadine Burke Harris’s powerful recent book, The Deepest Well: Healing the Long-Term Effects of Childhood Adversity. A pioneering…
Home for the Holidays I love everything about the holidays. I grew up in a family that made a big deal out of it. My mom starts decorating the…
GIVING AND RECEIVING It is very difficult for me to give freely without expectations and strings attached when my hands are clenched tightly to you or to a belief…
Conscious Connection Back in September, I made a decision to start a practice of intentionally exploring my conscious connection to my husband. I was trying to walk the talk…