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What is Family of Origin Work? (2)
“What is family of origin work? Therapists will likely have slightly different interpretations of what it is – and how to go about doing the therapy work itself. My definition of “family of origin work” in it’s simplest form is, “healing from our past to be able to move forward in the present.” I have [...]
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How to Refresh Your Marriage and Reconnect with your Spouse
I don’t subscribe to the notion that “marriages should be easy.” What I do believe is that marriages are hard work and they require time, attention and nurturing to continue to flourish. If you consider how much people change over the years, think about how a relationship would inevitably change as well – with two people [...]
Sex in Relationships: The Issues of Low Arousal or Desire by Moushumi Ghose, MFT
One of the most common sexual concerns that women complain of when it comes to sex is a lack of arousal or low desire. This does seem to be more common in women who are in their 20’s and often we may see these resolve themselves as women get older. It’s been said that women reach their sexual [...]
Resilience and the Brain: Managing Emotions and Overcoming Trauma
Emotional and psychological resilience determines how well a person can handle stress and adversity. Aside from genetics, there are numerous factors that contribute to the development of resilience including nurturing early relationships and a positive self concept. According to Linda Graham, MFT, there are a number of research-based ways to “promote resilience in the face of [...]
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