Has your sex life diminished or stopped? Does your partner seem to avoid or turn down sex with you? Are confused and hurt by this? Are they unable to tell you why they don't want to have sex with you? People usually have good reasons for what they do. Sex is a complicated aspect of a relationship, especially ...
Date Posted: May 3, 2022
Categories: Addictions, Couple Counseling, Divorce / Divorce Adjustment, ...
Written By:
Tammy M. Fontana, MS NCC CTRT Sex Therapist USA
Suzanne had been at the height of her career when she met her ex-husband, Mark. She felt like she had finally made it. She was loved by many and had financial security. On the other hand, Mark had just retired from a lucrative finance job.When they met, Mark was charming and overly courteous. He ...
Apr 21
Categories: Abuse / Abuse Survivor Issues, Complex PTSD, Emotional Abuse, Grief, ...
Written By:
Dr Monica Borschel
Zack grew up in a wealthy family. His mother was a lawyer, and his father was a surgeon. His parents were quite busy, so he often came home and worked on his homework by himself. His parents were kind and were able to buy him things, but he felt emotionally lonely ...
Oct 13
Categories: Self-Care / Self Compassion, Self-Confidence, Self-Criticism, ...
Written By:
Dr Monica Borschel
Randy had been married for three years to someone that he thought was faithful. He felt that they had a great relationship, and he didn’t see any problems that were out of the ordinary for couples. He was shocked when he saw a notification come on his wife’s cell phone ...
Jan 8
Categories: Adjusting to Change / Life Transitions, Complex PTSD, Divorce / ...
Written By:
Dr Monica Borschel
Most of us have a certain sense of safety and control over our bodies. After a sexual assault, ...
Jan 8
Categories: Abuse / Abuse Survivor Issues, Anxiety, Complex PTSD, Emotional ...
Written By:
Dr Monica Borschel
Ricky struggled in school for most of his life. In primary school, he would battle to focus on what the teacher was saying; he felt like homework was boring. His parents would often be disappointed when he would bring home his report card. Ricky felt his confidence ...
Jan 8
Categories: Academic Issues, Emotional Intelligence, Self-Care / Self Compassion, ...
Written By:
Dr Monica Borschel
Mar 15
Categories: Relationships & Marriage, Self-Confidence, Self-Love, Sexual ...
Written By:
Dr. Martha Tara Lee
I am thinking about why some women embrace their scars from a mastectomy (removal of the whole breast) and others hate theirs.
Mar 14
Categories: Relationships & Marriage, Self-Confidence, Self-Love
Written By:
Dr. Martha Tara Lee
Ever notice how dating app profiles state anything along the lines of:
Mar 6
Categories: Relationships & Marriage, Self-Care / Self Compassion, ...
Written By:
Dr. Martha Tara Lee
I have some exciting news following a small research project that I conducted over the last few months.I present the article in a scientific format for ease of reference, and it includes some technical information, but it is definitely written for any reader.
Dec 13
Categories: Depression, Happiness, Life Purpose / Meaning / Inner-Guidance, ...
Written By:
Dr Oberdan Marianetti
Is your sex-lacking? Has your sex life stopped? Maybe you are the one always asking and getting turned down? Maybe you are the one that doesn't want the sex and don't feel you can be honest to yourself or your partner about why you don't want sex.When it comes to couples trying to ...
Sep 3
Categories: Adult psychological development, Anger Management, Codependency / ...
Written By:
Tammy M. Fontana, MS NCC CTRT Sex Therapist USA
We live in a world with instant validation or instant invalidation, thanks to social media. If we compare ourselves to what we see on social media, we might feel bad about ourselves or our own lives. The key here is to remember that people only post what they want you to see or believe ...
Aug 5
Categories: Self-Care / Self Compassion, Self-Confidence, Self-Criticism, ...
Written By:
Dr Monica Borschel
Many people ask themselves, "Why am I still single?" "Am I unloveable?"Often we ask ourselves these questions because we are putting to much pressure on finding "the one." Finding the right partner requires confidence, patience and perseverance. There are certain traits and factors that make you attracted to others, ...
Jun 21
Categories: Adjusting to Change / Life Transitions, Adult psychological ...
Written By:
Dr Monica Borschel
Being rejected is a sign that you have pushed yourself out of your comfort zone and have tried to achieve something. Rejection can sting and hurt our self-esteem if we don't manage it properly. We can use rejection to learn and gain what we originally set out for. Here are some pointers on how you can use rejection to your ...
Jun 21
Categories: Adjusting to Change / Life Transitions, Divorce / Divorce Adjustment, ...
Written By:
Dr Monica Borschel
If you have been abused as a child or as an adult, you might feel worthless. If as a child you underwent neglect, rejection or abuse from your parents, confidence might be harder to find. A child who has experienced verbal abuse and neglect will begin to believe that they are worthless and horrible. The damage from abuse might ...
Jun 21
Categories: Abuse / Abuse Survivor Issues, Aggression & Violence, Mental ...
Written By:
Dr Monica Borschel
Depression can manifest differently for different people. For some, depression seems to have developed over a period of time. For others, it seems to have hit them out of the blue. Depression can range from mild, moderate, to severe. Some people may experience depression only once, or many times ...
Feb 27
Categories: Depression, Self-Confidence, Self-Criticism
Written By:
Sophia Goh
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