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Category Archives: Intimacy / Couples
Men and Intimacy
This s a great podcast by Sean Croxton with his therapist, Matthew Sanders, regarding men, perceptions and how to embrace intimacy. Enjoy! seancroxton.com/podcasts/022-matthew-sanders
Posted in Intimacy / Couples
Tagged couples, intimacy, Matthew Sanders, men, relationships, Sean Croxton, vulnerability
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Trust Building
The magnificent John Gottman shares a jewel about how trust gets built, maintained or rebuilt in a relationship. It is in the small moments.
Posted in Educational, Good Things, Intimacy / Couples
Tagged build, John Gottman, moments, relationships, small, time, trust, turning towards
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Turn towards one another
Sue Johnson is the master couples therapist and I employ her philosophies daily. There is no better nugget of how to create a lifelong loving relationship. Enjoy.
Posted in Divorce, Educational, Intimacy / Couples
Tagged alone, compassion, couples, heal, infidelity, loss, loving, philosophy, repair, research, science, Sue Johnson, thrive, together
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Go Slow
What a summer it has been here in Connecticut! From soggy, rainy, moldy, humid ick to hot, dry, record-setting and sweltering, we sure are being tested by Mother Nature. Oftentimes when we feel like we are being tested or punished … Continue reading »
Posted in Educational, Intimacy / Couples, Parenting
Tagged anger, barrage, chaos, clarify, clash, confrontation, confusion, emotionality, go slow, irritation, negotiation, slow down
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Let’s Meet in Mystic!
As a member of the Board of Directors I am thrilled to help promote this year’s CTAMFT Annual Conference on April 20. We have been working extremely hard to bring MFTs and other therapy professionals a truly amazing learning and … Continue reading »
Posted in Divorce, Educational, Good Things, Intimacy / Couples
Tagged 2012, AAMFT, Annual conference, CEUs, connection, CTAMFT, divorce busting, intimacy, Marriott, MFT, Michele Weiner-Davis, mystic, passion, pleasure, relationships, spa
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The Healing Power of a Belly-laugh
Previous post aside, it’s a truly wonderful day when a genuine, spontaneous belly-laugh can be shared in a therapy session. Gloriously, I received that gift today. Oftentimes in therapy I use analogies and terminology that becomes part of the new … Continue reading »
Posted in Educational, Good Things, Intimacy / Couples
Tagged acceptance, analogies, couples, discord, fun, healing, internalization, laughter, not knowing, payoff, the process, therapy
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The Marriage Effect
The New York Times Magazine had an interesting article this past weekend titled “Is Marriage Good for Your Health?” and as many can surmise, yes, marriage does have many positive side effects. If you have recently looked into purchasing health … Continue reading »
Posted in Domestic Violence, Intimacy / Couples
Tagged abuse, couples, couples therapy, CTAMFT, Dr. Sue Johnson, EFT, marital discord, marriage, MRI, New York Times, research, safety, therapy
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Thank you TPSLD!
Heartfelt thanks to Jacki Bruni and Yolanda Soto for their amazing event on Saturday, the 2010 Summer Options for Children with Special Needs…An Educational Expo at the Trumbull Library. It was such a pleasure to be included in the mix, … Continue reading »
Posted in Educational, Good Things, Intimacy / Couples, MFT3 News, Parenting
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It’s Valentine’s Day
I know, so many people are offput by the somewhat contrived essence of Valentine’s Day, a Hallmark cash cow and one more way for those who are un-coupled to feel even more left out. I know, I know. But that’s … Continue reading »
Posted in Good Things, Intimacy / Couples
Tagged bravery, charlie brown, couples, coupling, desire, love, New York Times, relationships, Valentine's Day
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“This Emotional Life” Outstanding!
Joyfully, the first installment of “This Emotional Life” on PBS last night was outstanding! (see the whole 2-hour show here). The subject was “Family, Friends and Lovers” and the focus was on the impact and importance of the relationships we … Continue reading »
