Becoming Savannah: One Man’s Transgender Journey
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I am sharing the story of Julie, a friend of mine. Daniel, her husband and the father of their daughter, transitioned two years ago to become a
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10 Skills for Early Sessions
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Each year I mentor a small group of therapists to help them set goals for their business and clinical skills. I often ask them to assess themselves
Common Issues and 5 Helpful Questions to Use with Gay Male Couples
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Although I have always enjoyed doing couples work with gay men, I am hardly a specialist in this area. So at times when I’ve had questions I’ve
I woke up this morning feeling sad
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At 9am, I was supposed to be riding in a stuffy 9-seater van driving down dusty, unpaved roads to a Kenyan refugee village. For the past 6
How to Help Couples Work Towards Positive Dreams Through Visualization
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Today we are discussing setting larger goals; what is commonly known as having a vision, and working towards them with visualization. Vision setting is the focus of
Differentiation in Couples Relationships
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Recently I was interviewed by Diane Heller for her membership program. My topic was “Differentiation in Couples Relationships.” The hour-long interview covered many aspects of differentiation and
Couples Conference 2017 A – Z: Dan Amen to Jeff Zeig
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Each year I enjoy sharing a few key points from the presentations I was able to attend at The Couples Conference. This year the conference focused on
Managing First Sessions After an Affair
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Treating couples in the aftermath of an affair is one of the most important challenges you will face. Other problems gradually weaken a relationship, but infidelity, once
The Value of Obsessing About an Affair
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When two people get together, they date and spend time getting to know each other. For some, the “falling in love” is intense and the decision to
Couples Therapy: Confronting a Stuck, Betrayed Partner
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For this blog, I’d like to address a common challenge in couples therapy: how to confront a betrayed partner who remains in a victim position long after
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