Therapy Goals
We have all experienced moments in which we felt we were at a loss for handling a situation or a feeling. It is during these times we seek outside assistance, be it from friends, loved ones
Protecting Your Peace
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Walk + Talk Therapy by the Bay
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The Marvel of EMDR Therapy
Research shows that the brain has up to 70,000 thoughts per day, and most of them are negative! It is just the way that the brain has been wired through our collective evolutionary experiences, but
Follow the Pattern
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Steps for Starting Therapy
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Guide Your Child Through Life
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An Effect of Alcohol on Neurofunction
Generally speaking, we think of chronic alcohol drinking as being associated with alcohol addiction or alcoholism. This is far from the truth. Chronic consumption of alcohol refers to a consistent intake, be that weekly or
SETTING NUTRITIONAL NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTIONS THE HEALTHY WAY
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Tips for Planning for Self-Care
Reaching the point of burnout is, unfortunately, an all too common experience for many. Given the fast-paced, productivity-based work culture that exists in America today, burnout has essentially become the marker by which we measure
Elevate Your Mood
How can we turn our good mornings into good days, and our good days into good evenings? One simple but potent way to help steer your mental health in the right direction is to be consistent
Six Dimensions of Wellness
On the heels of world changing events like a global pandemic, many communities were intensely affected by Hurricane Ian in September. As we adjust to new challenges and situations which have arisen from these, we
Holly Jolly Stress
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Right? For some, the holiday season is a time to be anticipated. It’s a time for family, friends, celebrations, and thankfulness. Christmas carols boast of joy, love, cheer,
Restore Your Relationship
"The first step to problem solving in a relationship is to simply take the rope and set it down." When working with couple’s in conflict resolution. The first question I ask them is: “what is one
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Every Voyage Needs a Captain’s Log
Do you ever get swept up in the momentum of a day, week, or month, then pause and try to make sense of the blur? Does tunnel vision ever make things blend and get jumbled
FEMINIST THEORY AND SELF-CARE IN THE MODERN AGE
Rebranding the “Bimbo” In 2022, young people have abandoned traditional theories of feminism and equality. Instead, they’re concentrating on something far more optimistic and unexpected: “bimboism.” But what exactly is a bimbo? Isn’t “bimbo” a derogatory
Nothing Changes if Nothing Ever Changes
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Mindful Eating
The prevailing consensus these days is that dieting does not work. People go on diets for many reasons, that include getting healthier and being able to maintain their diet over time. Being skinner is no longer
SUMMER LOVING ❤️
Summer… Even the word brings on a sweet smile! This spectacular time of year comes after spring and before fall. Many agree that it’s the best season of all. A time where we can all use
FORGIVENESS IS ESSENTIAL FOR HEALING
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Strategize for Success
We have all had times where our best plans get thrown off course. Things outside of our control – pandemics, inflation, layoffs, you name it – change our outlook from one moment to the next. It
When Positivity Becomes Toxic
Have you ever heard the following phrases? “Positive vibes only.” “Everything happens for a reason.” “Failure is not an option.” “Why are you so upset? So-and-so has it much worse.” “Look on the bright side.”
The Effects of Dating Apps on Mental Wellbeing
We live in a world of technology, social media and dating apps, a world where meeting someone organically feels like something from history books. In an effort to quell one’s loneliness or to feel proactive in
The Future Isn’t Real and Neither Are Your Problems
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The Importance of Community for Your Mental Health
Our mental health significantly impacts our quality of life, so it makes sense that we would want to do all we can to improve it. This may include things like eating healthy foods, exercising, and getting
Believe Beyond What You See
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Gut Health & Mental Health: The Stomach as a Second Brain
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Speak Your Mind In Therapy
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Toxic Has No Gender
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Bringing Intimacy Back Podcast Becomes Non-Profit
Bringing Intimacy Back, a podcast that is dedicated to inspire, enlighten, and encourage intimate connections, is officially registered as a non-profit. Visit Bringing Intimacy Back for more information and watch previous shows or follow their social
You Are Not Alone
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Divine Connection Starts with Family
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There is Still Hope
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Let’s Talk Mental Health
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The Little Girl Who Grew Up to Be You
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Love is Communication
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Some Seuss Love
"It's a troublesome world. All the people who are in it are troubled with troubles almost every minute. You ought to be thankful, a whole heaping lot, for the places and people you're lucky you're not."
Taking Therapy
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Women On the Rise
A women’s beauty is often displayed on magazines and billboards being objectified. It’s not about the beauty on the outside of the woman that should catch attention, but the strength she must wear it every day.
Love Can Surround you
Februrary…. Valentines Day we celebrate Love with flowers,gifts and expensive dinners! There are many different types of love in the world. Parents love their children, friends love each other, and partners love each other. But out
The Beauty of Slowing Down
In a world full of fast pace movement, and races to a self-set finish line, sometimes the best thing you can do is slow down. Whether you’re racing to hit a made up deadline, or trying
Replenish and Restore – It Starts With You
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Create More Excitement in Your Relationship
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Top 5 Interviews on Love and Relationships
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You Can’t Attract What You’re Not Clear On
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Thoughts About Online Counseling
I love counseling. It’s like walking in your shoes, living out your experience. Not only do I learn about you and your challenges, I also feel some of what you feel. I get to see some
Receive Receive Receive!
Ok we’ve all been there..someone gives you a genuine compliment, maybe on your ability to lead, your giving spirit, or maybe it’s as simple as your hair..and we say “thank you.” At the same time we
Loving Your Body
When you catch your reflection as you walk past the grocery store window, there are three common reactions. The “I look good,” the “keep walking, I have places to be,” and the “oh… that’s what
Godlike Patience
Have you seen the videos of irate customers giving flack to employees? Seeing those outrageous displays makes me think about how people have become so quick to anger. I think “Jeez, I’m glad I’m not
Scheduling Conflicts in Relationships
At some point or another, you will most likely have a partner who you feel like you never see. Your schedules are exactly opposite, or they have so many necessary projects going on that you feel
Helping Others: Much More than a Hill of Beans
When COVID-19 emerged, many people felt the need to focus on their own health and those of the loved ones in their home. After this difficult time of fear, anger, depression, anxiety and survival, it may
Common Dream Symbols and Their Meanings
Having and recalling vivid dreams is both a blessing and a curse. The brain’s most uninhibited creativity takes place during sleep, which can lead to wild inspiration and motivation. On the other hand, the brain is
Children’s Sports and Confidence
Research has always touted the benefits of youth sports both physically and mentally. Sports can be a great way to promote socialization and teamwork as well as improve confidence and resilience. A child may meet their
The Importance of Charity Work
For many people, one, two, or even five dollars is easily forgotten. Did you miss that pocket change when you put your pants through the wash? Remember that surprise you felt when you found the crumpled
How To Deal With A “Karen”
Recently my sister Becky and I were listening to an animated story from a 10 year old boy who explained to us that “girls on the playground can be real Karen’s.” We did not understand and
Antisocial Personality Disorder: Misunderstood and Mischaracterized
The terms “sociopath” and “psychopath” are both out of date and out of touch. They carry negative connotations with them throughout society from a history of stigmatization. Most people don’t even know what these terms used
The Cycle of Anxiety
Have you ever felt anxious about taking the exam? If your answer is yes, you are not alone. Most people have moments when they feel anxious. Anxiety is the most diagnosed disorder in the United States.
Gratitude in the Hardest Times
The easiest thing to do during a time of struggle is to throw up your hands, look up at the sky, and ask, “God, why me?” What doesn’t come easy is the answer to that question.
Does your Marriage need a Vacation?
Lives are changing for the better here at Cape Coral Therapists because of the Vacation Counseling-Couples Retreat Program and its implementation in our community and as we reach out to the World Wide Web. How can
In The Moment Meditation
“I have a forty-hour work weeks, chores, appointments, kids, general personal care, and you want me to think about meditation? Yeah, right.” I hear this sentiment incredibly often in my sessions. Many lifestyles just aren’t built
Who Is Holding Your “Remote Control”?
Is he or she emotional, subject to jealous fits? Is he or she prone to temper tantrums? Is he or she subject to wide mood swings? Is he or she calm under any circumstance? These questions
Keeping Depressive Thoughts at Bay
Depression is an extremely difficult disease. It can alter your entire view of the world around you, your view of friends and family, strangers, activities or hobbies you used to enjoy, everything. It’s because of this
Tools for a Successful Long Distance Relationship
Long distance relationships are not for everyone. By far, they take more work than relationships in close proximity. But the lucky few who CAN make it work should have every tool possible at their disposal! Here
Major Depressive Disorder 101 – Signs, Symptoms, and Treatment
Major Depressive Disorder Depression is feeling similar to sadness that many people feel they experience. Although there are various forms of sadness and depression, it is important to understand the difference between feeling sad, or situational
Men’s Health, Mental Health
The conversations around Men’s Health in June tend to revolve around the physical self. Cancer and diabetes are the most talked about issues, but the topics need to go further. The mental health of men in
Multiple Personality Disorder; What is it really?
Dissociative identity disorder (DID) or more commonly known as Multiple Personality Disorder is defined as a mental maladjustment of an individual; enduring two distinctly different characters or character states. Individuals with DID have been discovered to
Marriage and Overcoming Financial Conflicts.
We’ve heard it before. What makes a marriage last is the continuous effort made by two individuals, every single day. There’s no other way! Which is why the ever so touchy subject of finances also requires
Learn How To Deal With An Angry Partner
The greatest examination of dealing with an angry or furious person is to hold back from turning out to be one yourself-- or the consequences will be serious, the high illness and sensitivity of disgust and
What Is Communication Intimacy?
It isn't so much that correspondence methods are inalienably terrible. The better ones resemble the better eating routine tips (eat less, move more) — talk deferentially, listen mindfully. However, they're pointless because individuals impart fundamentally by
Stress Management Overview
Stress can be successfully overseen from multiple points of view. The best pressure the board designs ordinarily incorporate a blend of pressure relievers that address pressure genuinely and mentally and help to create strength and adapting
What is Self Love and Intimacy?
Encountering an absence of connections in your relationship? Despite the fact that you may feel like it, you're certainly not the only one. In case you're one of the 54% of individuals who feel separated from
Learn how to forgive.
Forgiving another doesn't mean you won't ever again feel the torment or recall what hurt you. The terrible experience will be in your memory until the end of time. By forgiving, you are not imagining the
Find your Purpose in Life, Beat Depression.
Discovering reason in life that goes past your requirements is frequently referenced as a significant advance in defeating gloom. That is something hard to envision, however, when you're in an extreme backslide, and endurance is the
Overcoming Depression
The main thing you should think about defeating depression is that it is conceivable. Your decisions matter and can affect the course of your sickness. Luckily, loads of examination have been done on a portion of
How to Avoid Addiction Triggers: 5 Steps in the Right Direction
Investigate the absolute most normal compulsion triggers and think about how to stay away from them. There's no uncertainty you will experience circumstances that uplift your yearnings. Having the option to perceive these and make a
How To Spot People With DID?
Dissociative problems are portrayed by a compulsory break from reality described by a separation between considerations, personality, cognizance, and memory. Individuals from all age gatherings and racial, ethnic, and financial foundations can encounter a dissociative issue.
Spiritual Health Benefits
Regardless of the strategy for training, custom, or spot of love, religion and otherworldliness can assume a critical part in an individual's life. Even though otherworldliness implies various things to various individuals, it frequently considers confidence
Rekindling the Intimacy In Your Relationship
You love your partner. You can't envision existence without that person. In any case, after some time, you've likely seen a decrease in the energy – both enthusiastic and physical – that you delighted in toward
The most effective method to Build Intimacy
Closeness is based on various levels — enthusiastic, physical, mental, otherworldly, and so forth The more associated you are on various levels, the more profoundly you and your accomplice will feel about one another. Begin encountering
How Does Technology Affect Mental Health?
At whatever point you go to the shopping center or eatery, or even in your own home, attempt to glance around. You will see kids posting via web-based media, babies watching on iPads, and grown-ups whose
The Modern Sex Talk
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MAINTAINING A HEALTHY ROMANTIC RELATIONSHIP
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Christophe Zajac-Denek: Big Things come in Small Packages!
We had the pleasure meeting of a great guy by the name of Christophe Zajac-Denek. Even though Christophe had dealt with many obstacles as a child, having to endure many major surgeries and living with Dwarfism,
YOU Were Designed for More with Sherri Belmar Theis
Sherri Belmar Theis discusses the mind, body and soul through soul connections that we all share in intimacy and in all forms of relationships. For 30 years, Sherri has mentored women world-wide in their Christian Faith. Sherri is the
Young Adults Remain at Serious Risk of Mental Health Crises
Carolyn Reinach Wolf Recently, the pandemic has placed a spotlight on the mental health of children, especially those unable to attend school in-person. A survey of U.S. high school students found that nearly a third were unhappy and
4 Simple Ways to Nurture Closeness in Your Family
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Dr. April & Dr. Kelly: Intimacy through Discernment and its connection to the 8 aspects of Wellness
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Dr. Jada Jackson: How the world of social media changed our Relationships Forever
Dr. Jada Jackson is an author, counselor, and talk show host. Jada Jackson is known for her transparent, practical style of communicating and training. Her ultimate goal is to guide her clients in a
Word of the Year
Can a word or a few words make a difference in your life? Yes having a word or phrase for the year, sets the tone. Personally I have seen this in my own life both
Joan Childs: I HATE THE MAN I LOVE: A Conscious Relationship is Your Key to Success
Joan Childs, LCSW, has been in clinical private practice as a psychotherapist since 1978, specializing in couple's therapy. In addition, she is an expert in Codependency, Inner Child Work, Original Pain Work, and Second
Dr. Sara Rosenquist: Infertility Destroyed My Intimacy with You
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Everyday Ways to Reconnect and Nurture Your Relationship
By: Margarita Tartakovsky, M.S. With daily lives upended due to the pandemic, it’s understandable if your relationship receded into the background or feels fractured lately. After all, when stress strikes, romantic relationships are usually
Tammi Pickle: I’m Looking for Love? How successful are relationships made by matchmakers?
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Study finds single people with no desire to marry tend to report having better sex lives
By Joycelyn Solis According to research published in the Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin, people who have no desire to marry report better sex lives than single people who desire marriage in the future.
Overthinking 🧠🤯😵
By: Jeremy Fusco (How To Stop Streams of Thoughts, Use Awareness) This episode discusses what is overthinking, and how to stop streams of thoughts and a distracted mind. We cover how to utilize
Kathy Kates: So you want to know why I can’t be intimate? Let’s talk about it. Pelvic Floor 101
On the Latest Bringing Intimacy Back show, we had a special guest Kathy Kates, a pelvic floor therapist, and bilingual family nurse practitioner. Kathy Kates works with women, men, transgender, and non-gender non-conforming patients experiencing
Dr.Talal H. Alsaleem, PsyD, LMFT: I can’t move on from my cheating partner! Where do I go from here?
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8 tips for managing children’s anxiety about COVID-19
by: Children's Health of Texas Many families are facing major changes in their day-to-day lives because of coronavirus disease (COVID-19). With all the unknowns that come with a new virus, it's normal to feel anxious about the
Dwight Bain: Complex Emotions during COVID-19
On the latest Bringing Intimacy Back show, we had special guest Dwight Bain. Dwight has guided thousands of people through challenging times as an Author, Nationally Certified Counselor, Certified Leadership Coach, Licensed Mental Health Counselor,
Lori Hardacker: Leave it to Lori Events: Dating and Intimacy during COVID-19
Lori Hardacker started her journey when she moved to Fort Myers Florida in 2019 after living in her RV and traveling the US since May of 2016. She worked in Naples and Fort Myers
It’s OK Not to Feel Grateful Right Now
If you can't access gratitude right now, that's ok. Feel what you feel. There is a lot of pressure to feel grateful for health and well-being during this COVID-19 crisis. After all, so many others are
Letitia Browne-James: Black Lives Matter and Mental Health ” A Call for Healing, Advocacy, Allies, and Social Justice”
On our recent show, we had special guest Letitia Browne-James. Dr. Letitia Browne-James is the Founder and Owner of Victorious Living Counseling & Consulting, LLC. She is a Board Certified Counselor, Licensed Mental Health Counselor
Seneca Williams with Guest Jaekilla Walls: Reinventing and Discovering your new Career with Passion
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Peace and Meaning: Dr. David Hall
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Intimate Connections Newsletter
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Collective Grief During COVID-19: Dr.Kiley Hanish
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Love & Law The Divorce Lawyers’ Guide How to Keep the Spark Alive When Living, Working, and Parenting Together: Ashley & Christopher Bruce
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Who do I want to be during COVID-19?
During challenging times, it is natural to react in a way that ensures our safety and the safety of those we care about. It is important to tend to our most immediate needs and
7 Ways to Be a Better Quarantine Partner
Lay Down Some Household Ground Rules Come up with a game plan for how the day will go, designated certain hours for using the kitchen, working and/or spending time alone, and period of time
Episode #33 John Weiman : The Miracle Man
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How to make online therapy feel more like the real thing
By Melissa Pandika As the coronavirus pandemic presses on and forces many in the US to stay home for who knows how long, you probably feel overwhelmed and anxious, among other emotions, which you might
5 Tips for Making the Most of Online Therapy During the COVID-19 Outbreak
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Dr. April’s Update On Services Because of COVID- 19
As a collective effort to stop the spread of COVID-19 we are taking temporary precautionary steps to hold our therapy sessions online, starting Thursday 3/18 through Tuesday, March 31st via our secure online platform, Simple Practice.
Dr. April’s Update On Services Because of COVID-19 UPDATE
As a collective effort to stop the spread of COVID-19 we are taking temporary precautionary steps to hold our therapy sessions online, until further notice, via our secure online platform, Simple Practice. Video distance counseling is
What is Social Distancing and How can it slow down the spread of COVID-19
By Katie Pearce; The Hub To slow the spread of COVID-19 through U.S. communities, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has encouraged Americans to practice "social distancing" measures. But what is social distancing, and
Episode #31 Jerome Infantado : Beauty and Intimacy
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Episode #29 April Natale Psychic Medium- The Intimate Connection with Our Past Loved Ones
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Making Anxiety Therapy Work For You
There is no quick fix for anxiety. Overcoming an anxiety disorder takes time and commitment. Therapy involves facing your fears rather than avoiding them, so sometimes you’ll feel worse before you get better. The important thing
How to Forgive a Partner Who Hurt You
There are different techniques you can use to find a place of forgiveness when you have experienced betrayal. Consider each method and find the combination that works best for you. The hurt you have suffered may
Spiritual Counseling: What is it?
Spiritual counseling goes beyond traditional forms of psychotherapy by tapping into the importance of religion or spirituality within a person’s life. It aims to integrate standard therapy techniques with religious/spiritual practices and wisdom. Typically, spiritual counseling
Chocolate for Valentine’s Day.. Why is Chocolate the most popular sweet treat?
Even without going into the history of the relation of Valentine’s Day and the chocolates, it’s easy to understand why chocolate is the favorite way to express love on Valentine’s Day. There is an allure
5 Quick Ways To Cope With Anxiety
If your anxiety is sporadic and getting in the way of your focus or tasks, there are some quick natural remedies that could help you take control of the situation. If your anxiety is focused around
Why some couples choose not to marry…..
Not all couples plan for a trip down the aisle. Even couples who have been in a relationship for years may choose to forgo tradition and not get married. In recent years, single-parent households, single-person
Therapeutic Issues for Same-sex Couples
Same-sex couples share many commonalities with heterosexual couples. The day-to-day activities of their lives often are similar, but the social context in which they live differs greatly, largely due to the influences of the dominant
Love languages everyone in a relationship should understand
Never heard of love languages before? "In a relationship, peoples' styles of thinking are very different, so it would follow that what their needs in a relationship could be different," he says. "Therefore, it’s important to
Why hugging is so important…
Affectionate body language like hugging can say far more than words ever can, and in fact most of what we communicate comes from signals that aren’t verbal.For couples, hugging helps bridge the gap between what happens
Getting Help for Depression
Educate yourself Learn everything you need to know about depression and its causes, symptoms, and treatments to better support your loved one. Separate Fact from Fiction There are many myths about depression. For example, depression is
Pushing Through The Tough Times…….
Pushing Through The Hard Times…. Every married couple experiences their share of pain, disconnection, betrayal, and extraordinary stress. Some discover that if they will push through together and not make enemies of each other in the
5 Secrets to Marriage Longevity
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3 Tips on How to Prepare for Couples Counseling
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Holiday Stress
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Forgiveness and the Key to Intimacy
There are many ways we can open opportunity to intimacy. One very commonly overlooked opportunity is forgiveness. Misunderstandings, unmet expectations and hurt feelings are unavoidable in long-term relationships. The key to unlocking the intimacy in
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Learning how to connect with your spouse or significant other through your faith is a remarkable way to cultivate intimacy on another level. Even if you don't necessarily share beliefs. Sharing what we believe in, our
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Learning how to connect with your spouse or significant other through your faith is a remarkable way to cultivate intimacy on another level. Even if you don't necessarily share beliefs. Sharing what we believe in, our
Hidden Intimacy
Hidden Intimacy Technology shoulders a lot of the blame when it comes to losing the intimate connections in our relationships, and for good reason. What if we turned the tables? What if we could
Crisis Intimacy
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Join us as we start our fall series “Bringing Basics Back”. This series will have a new Tuesday Tip every week with simple ways to open the door to intimacy every day. Aesthetic Intimacy For
The Importance of Self-Intimacy
Have you noticed a real lack of connection in any of your relationships? This lack of connection can be family, friends, or a loved one. Although you may feel this lack of connection one thing is
Forgiveness Intimacy 101
Forgiveness Intimacy “The weak can never forgive. Forgiveness is the attribute of the strong.”—Mahatma Gandhi Forgiveness Intimacy is the act of apologizing to each other and asking for forgiveness. This involves asking your spouse, “What can
Conflict Intimacy
What Is Conflict Intimacy? Conflict Intimacy is focused on facing and understanding the differences couples may have, and being able to respect those differences. Conflict resolution is a skill that couples must learn in order to maintain
Why Spiritual Intimacy Is A Must
Spiritual intimacy is often misunderstood by majority of couples. In relationships couples often have different religious views and fail to realize that they still can connect spiritually. Spiritual intimacy is not about having identical views on
Why More Senior Citizens Are Seeking Relationship Counseling
Contrary to some beliefs seniors have the same issues that younger couples face in relationships. Honestly, some issues are only experienced by seniors. In most cases issues cannot be resolved on their own. It can be