A little over 18 months
18 Months Away It’s been a little over 18 months since my last post to this blog. I used the time to begin a long-term nonprofit development project (more on the project in a future post!). Serving relationships Over the 18 months, my practice has continued to serve diverse relationships, as well as individuals. About […]
The Sexual Relationship With Self
The Sexual Relationship With Self The sexual relationship with self is a widely experienced part of adolescent and adult development. It’s a simple enough phrase, and people tend to make some instant sense of what it means. It quickly differentiates eroticism/sex between its internal and external contexts. An Erotic/ Sexual Battle Royal They’re not true […]
Thanks to Bisexuality-Aware Professionals Directory
Professional Directory For Bisexual People Thanks to the Bisexuality-Aware Professionals Directory for including me recently. You can click on any state for their listings, including mine in Washington State. Integrating human sexuality into individual and relational therapy should include a good understanding of bisexuals. This directory is one of the few that require evidence of […]
Why Desire Is Fragile
Sexual Desire Sexual desire, arousal and lust are powerful and alluring, so why is desire fragile? Whether one believes one’s life to be erotically blessed and indulged, or deprived and wounded, it’s hard not to see that desire (and arousal) is still one of the most robust ways to feel ‘alive’ – or ‘dead.’ Also […]
Can We Master Jealousy?
Therapy For Jealousy As a relationship therapist, I want to find ways that my clients can understand and master their jealousy, reducing the damage it can cause, and facilitating a process of personal and relational development. Jealousy is a stressful signal that partner differentiation and development in both could take place. At various points in this post, I describe ways of thinking […]