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December Position of the Month: Sultry Shoulder Press- From Our Certified Sex Therapist

December’s highlighted position of the month is the Sultry Shoulder Press.  A sexual experience is a wonderful time to emotionally connect with one another, but it can also be a great time to release some physical energy. 

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Predictors of Relationship Success

I recently wrote about the predictors of divorce. As negative as the topic probably felt, it was very necessary. If we don’t know what to work on, counseling wouldn’t be very effective at strengthening the relationship.

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Gottman: Date 3

If you are just tuning into this new blog series, I highly suggest going back to read/complete the first date topic, trust and commitment, and the second date topic, conflict.  As a recap, Eight Dates is a date guide about 8 different beneficial conversations that help couples to connect and gain a better understanding of one another. 

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December 2018: The Miracle of Oil- Position of the Month by Our Sex Therapist

There are a lot of adults who are currently in survival mode with the holiday season in full swing, so I thought that this month’s highlighted position could provide some time for sexual connection with partners and still be a bit festive. 

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The Powerful Influence of Parents During the Teenage Years

I was recently playing with my young children when my 5-year old asked me how something works. I don’t remember the exact question, but I can assume it had to do with technology, building Legos, or something else my mind just doesn’t want to comprehend. I responded with a smile and a “I’m not sure, but that’s a great question.” He looked at me straight faced and said, “That’s okay, I’ll ask daddy. He knows EVERYTHING!”

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An Open Conversation about Sex

When working with couples who would like to enhance their sexual connection, I often ask about how they have an open, honest conversation about sex.  Many times I am met with silence or confusion because it seems counter-intuitive in our culture to have a conversation about sex. 

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