Intimacy & Sex Therapy: Navigating Passionate Connections
Unlocking the intricacies of human connection, Intimacy & Sex Therapy delves into the depths of emotional and physical intimacy.
Sex Addiction: Breaking Chains. Finding Freedom.
In the shadows of society's norms lies a complex and often misunderstood phenomenon: sex addiction.
The Role of Vulnerability in Building Intimacy
The Role of Vulnerability in Building Intimacy -In a world often fixated on projecting strength and invulnerability, the true essence of human connection often lies in our ability to embrace vulnerability.
Security Within: How Our Sense of Self Influences Our Relationships
Exploring the link between inner security and relationship security through attachment theory and boundaries.
Mastering Couples Therapy for Relationship Hurdles
Mastering Couples Therapy for Relationship Hurdles - Welcome to our comprehensive guide on mastering couples therapy for overcoming relationship hurdles
When Family Time Drives You Crazy
Dreading an upcoming family get-together? Here are some healthy ways to navigate and cope during inevitable family difficulties.
Discussing Sex in Therapy: Why and How it’s Helpful
Why is it important to talk about sex in therapy? While it may be nerve-racking, there are a lot of reasons why bring up sex is important and how talking about it with your therapist can help in your healing.
Gaining Clarity: Is My Relationship Worth Saving?
Do you find yourself wondering if your relationship is worth saving? Or do you feel emotionally flooded by your partner's ambivalence? This is not an easy place for either partner to find themselves. Learning about where we are in the dynamic and taking steps to get connected to ourselves first will support us in making a grounded decision.
Patterns of Sex in Your Relationship: Understanding More with EFT
When feeling distant, some people reach out for intimacy to get reassurance from their partner. For others, having sex to reconnect feels too intimate and vulnerable, especially if they are already feeling disconnected in their relationship. The theory of Emotionally Focused Therapy can help us make sense of these reactions, and the cycles we get stuck in when it comes to sex with our partner.
Enmeshment and How to Set Clear Boundaries
Enmeshment is the blurring of boundaries that separate your thoughts, feelings, and responsibilities from someone else’s. Imagine you are standing in a hula hoop with your partner. If they move, your space is affected. Now apply this idea to a real life situation - maybe your partner has had a bad day and now, because you are enmeshed, you take ownership for their bad mood. Thankfully, you can move into healthy differentiation by setting clear emotional boundaries in your relationship. In doing so, both parties' separate thoughts, feelings, and responsibilities are honored.
The Impact of Betrayal Trauma on Sex
Betrayal trauma immensely impacts how we view sex and intimacy. Something that was supposed to bring healthy vulnerability now feels completely different. So, how do you heal? The key is to first rebuild emotional intimacy with your partner.