10 things your sex therapist thinks you should know about sex
1. Initial romantic love and passionate sex in a relationship usually lasts about 6 months. Long term desire comes from working on...
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- Apr 22, 2021
- 2 min
How to care for yourself when you feel stressed or overwhelmed
We all have stress, and it isn’t all bad, sometimes it serves a helpful purpose like keeping us alert or motivated to get things done. A...
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- Apr 14, 2021
- 2 min
What are your strengths?
When I first heard about the concept of strengths, I was young and had low self-esteem. I thought “strengths” were really a BS way for...
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- Mar 25, 2021
- 2 min
How do you help yourself manage stress?
Stress and burnout is everywhere, and over time we all know it can lead to anxiety and depression, among other mental and physical health...
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- Mar 25, 2021
- 2 min
Are you still curious about your partner?
The last year has been particularly hard on many intimate relationships. When everything feels out of control, our relationships are no...
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- Mar 18, 2021
- 2 min
You have the answers within you
Did you ever wish that someone would just tell you what to do when you are faced with a tough decision? Maybe this is why you have...
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- Mar 11, 2021
- 2 min
5 Things you should know about Depression
Depression is a very real and treatable illness. But stigma, myths and misunderstandings persist and continue to be barriers to...
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- Mar 4, 2021
- 1 min
A Guide to Mastering Your Anger
Anger is a strong and healthy emotion we all feel at times. However, it is quite powerful and can influence the way we think and then...
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- Feb 25, 2021
- 1 min
Change your breathing, change your mood
We can’t tell ourselves or others to just calm down and expect it to actually work. We have to calm our nervous system, which is what...
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- Feb 18, 2021
- 1 min
Resilience
I was recently asked to speak about resilience. As I was gathering my thoughts and reviewing material, it struck me that our struggles...
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- Feb 11, 2021
- 2 min
Self worth can only come from within
Self worth can only come from within. Stop outsourcing your worth! Our society has taught us to do this. Outsourcing your worth is when...
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- Feb 4, 2021
- 2 min
Hard conversations for an easier life
We cannot assume that people around us know how we are feeling. The importance of knowing how to communicate your needs and how you feel...
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- Jan 28, 2021
- 2 min
Diet culture and self-evaluation
It’s the end of January, meaning many of you have probably tried and given up on a new diet, in an attempt to shed some unwanted pounds....
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- Jan 21, 2021
- 1 min
Make your own rules for your life
I hear a lot of “should” in my practice, from I shouldn’t feel this way or I know I should feel this way in this situation etc... I...
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- Jan 14, 2021
- 2 min
Let’s talk about intimate relationships
This year we saw an overwhelming amount of people struggling with their intimate relationships.
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- Jan 7, 2021
- 2 min
The power of vulnerability
As a therapist, I support my clients, but I too struggle at times. I feel that if I’m asking my clients to share the rawest parts of...
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- Dec 31, 2020
- 2 min
5 Ways to start the new year off better than last, despite the shit show pandemic
Happy New Year! I always do a bit of reflection on the year before me and consider ways to make the next year better because that is what...
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- Nov 19, 2020
- 1 min
Happy 1 year anniversary, email subscribers!
Because I'm passionate about raising awareness for mental wellness and removing the shame and stigma that exists around getting help.
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- Nov 12, 2020
- 2 min
Boundaries: You teach people how to treat you
I have learned that a lack of boundaries often brings misery to peoples lives. First, it is important to understand what boundaries are.
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- Nov 5, 2020
- 1 min
Do you carry guilt?
Next time that "guilt voice" is creeping in, ask yourself what purpose is this guilt serving? Is it productive?
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