MAINTAINING A HEALTHY ROMANTIC RELATIONSHIP
headsupguys.org The support of a partner can provide a key boost to your overall health. A survey of over 125,000 adults found that married men are healthier than those who have never married or those whose
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
As your family grows and life progresses, it gets harder to find ways to connect and spend time together. Even recently married couples can find it challenging to carve out space in their schedules for togetherness.
Dr. April & Dr. Kelly: Intimacy through Discernment and its connection to the 8 aspects of Wellness
This is season 10 of Bringing Intimacy Back Podcast and we hope that you all continue to follow the podcast. We have a lot of great episodes coming soon, starting off with Intimacy and Discernment
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
Dr. Sara Rosenquist is a Board Certified Clinical Health Psychologist. She is the author of "After the Stork: The Couple's Guide to Preventing and Overcoming Postpartum Depression", enjoys working with clients from her office in Cary,
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?
Tammi Pickle was literally born to be a matchmaker! She is the Vice President and partner of Elite Connections International, which is a family-owned business for more than 26 years. Tammi has been featured in
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?
On the latest Bringing Intimacy Back show, we welcomed a special guest by the name of Dr. Talal H. Alsaleem . He is an award-winning marriage counselor and researcher. Dr. Talal is the author of
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
On our Latest Bringing Intimacy Back show, we had guests, Seneca Williams, LMHC is an online therapist and international professional coach, with an online practice established in 2015. As a mental health advocate, she volunteers her
Peace and Meaning: Dr. David Hall
On our Latest Bringing Intimacy Back show, we had guests, Dr. David Hall. Dr. David Hall is a Registered Mental Health counselor that provides services to individual, group, and couples therapy. Dr. Hall also integrates faith
Intimate Connections Newsletter
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Collective Grief During COVID-19: Dr.Kiley Hanish
On our Latest Bringing Intimacy Back show, we had guests, Dr. Kiley Hanish. Kiley Krekorian Hanish, OTD, OTR/L is a bereaved mother, doctor of occupational therapy, and founder of Return to Zero: H.O.P.E. Kiley
Love & Law The Divorce Lawyers’ Guide How to Keep the Spark Alive When Living, Working, and Parenting Together: Ashley & Christopher Bruce
On today's Bringing Intimacy Back show, we will meet Chris and Ashley Bruce and discuss This show focuses on their views on parenting, business, and personal intimacy. Get ready for an exciting show today! We
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
On our Lastest show, we had special guest John Weiman. John's love for helping people who are struggling in relationships and within themselves is such a beautiful gift that he has and is able to
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
By: Sam Dylan Finch 1. Carve out a safe space and intentional time for therapy The emotional nature of therapy makes it even more important to have some space and time set aside to engage with
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
Jerome Infantado has 14 years in the beauty/salon industry. He Currently is located at Blink Esthetics in Florida, specializing in Lashes and skincare treatments. Jerome will touch on the topic of how beauty correlates with
Episode #29 April Natale Psychic Medium- The Intimate Connection with Our Past Loved Ones
On our Lastest show, we had a special guest with a love for helping others heal from the pain of losing loved ones who have passed away. April Natale's vibrant energy and unique spirit to
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
5 Secrets to Marriage Longevity “What’s your secret?” One of the most commonly asked questions that couples receive when asked to describe their long, healthy marriage. The fact of the matter is, however, that there isn’t
3 Tips on How to Prepare for Couples Counseling
3 Tips on How to Prepare for Couples Counseling Therapists are often asked by couples how to best prepare for couples counseling. It’s a typical question, but the answer will vary depending on the couple. Good
Holiday Stress
The Holidays are supposed to be a time fill with joy and peace. However what if you are not feeling that way, and you feel very stress and alone, what do you do? Here are some
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
Spiritual Intimacy
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
Spiritual Intimacy
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
Crisis Intimacy. Two words that almost don't seem like they belong in the same thought, but surprisingly crisis can bring us more intimacy than ever before. Crisis happens to some degree at some point in
Aesthetic Intimacy
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