Throughout the holiday season, there’s a symbol that recurs across various traditions — the flame. It’s an archetype that calls us to consider how we hold the warmth of the sun within us when it has dimmed — how we become the bringers of light in darkness, how we carry that light into our homes […]
As highly sensitive and imaginative individuals, we tend to experience the world in rich, intricate ways. We feel deeply, connect profoundly, and our creativity allows us to navigate life in beautifully unique ways. However, when it comes to our sexual lives (along with many aspects of our lives), this sensitivity and creativity can sometimes feel
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When I was in my Clinical Psychology MA program, we were often encouraged to choose one theoretical orientation to start with. While I chose Depth Psychology as my initial approach, I always felt that each theory had advantages that would prove useful for specific situations or clients. I found myself developing quite an anti-dogmatic approach
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We’re currently living in an age where access to knowledge about psychology and mental health is at an all-time high. While that comes with many benefits, there are also some drawbacks. One of those drawbacks is the saturation of messaging around healing: avoiding toxic people, dealing with toxic people, noticing red flags. All of this
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Many people seek couples therapy to enhance their intimacy because they often grapple with feelings of loneliness, disconnection, and invisibility. But why is this? Why is intimacy such a challenging aspect for so many couples? When we examine the word “intimate,” its true meaning is closeness—a type of closeness that enables another person to know
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Active imagination is a meditative technique that a psychiatrist created you may have heard of: Carl Gustav Jung. Very long story short, young one day, he realized that he could communicate with various aspects of his psyche that he did not fully understand or that were unconscious by actively engaging with his imagination – hence
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Do you ever find it difficult to express what you’re feeling? This is a rhetorical question since it happens to all of us. It can be challenging to express our feelings in words for myriad reasons. For example, if we grew up in a household where emotional language was never used and emotions were not
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In the realm of committed relationships, desire and intimacy are intricate territories that require careful navigation. Exploring the concept of “erotic intelligence,” we uncover the secrets of nurturing passion and connection. Delve into the art of cultivating a vibrant and fulfilling sexual bond, unlocking pathways to enduring love. Unveiling erotic intelligence. Embracing the Complexity of
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Relationships can be a magnificent journey, weaving together moments of joy and growth. Yet, in this intricate dance, it’s essential to be aware of the potential stumbling blocks that can hinder our path to harmony. Enter Dr. John Gottman and his wife, Dr. Julie Gottman, renowned psychologists and researchers who dedicated their lives to unraveling
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By Vanesa Akbarpour It’s likely you’ve already heard not only about the physical but also mental and emotional health benefits of moving our bodies. During this time of self-quarantine, though, getting in our daily exercise has become more challenging for many people. That’s concerning because the added stress that this global pandemic has caused makes
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