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The Five Universal Emotions
You have a newfound respect for emotions, knowing what they are, realizing their usefulness and also recognizing the ways in which they don’t always represent an objective truth. Now, let’s dig into the five universal emotions.
Demystifying & Debunking Myths about Emotions
You have a better sense for what an emotion is and some of the ways that we think about emotions and our responses to them. In this blog, we will look at some of the unhealthy familial emotional environments that set us up for having a harder time with emotions later on in life, what we can do about that, and debunk some common emotional myths.
The "Emotion" Part of Emotional Intelligence
We have been talking about emotional intelligence: what it is, how it intersects with IQ, and how it’s related to learning. Let’s focus on the “emotion” part of EQ. Let’s start talking about a more informed framework of emotions, giving you a better sense for how to view emotions and debunking emotional myths.
Learning & Relationships
We know that EQ is just as important as IQ and that we can improve it. Let’s start talking about how! Improving anything is essentially learning. The first place to start: relationships! Huh? I'll say more.
Rethinking the EQ or IQ Question
This series is dedicated to emotional intelligence – what it is, why it’s important, and what we can do to increase our EQ so we can experience more ease and effectiveness in our relationships, careers, and lives. This blog will focus on how EQ and IQ interact in the learning process.
Understanding Emotional Intelligence (EQ)
The Love Languages get an Update
Heard about the 5 Love Languages? Now there are 7 Love Styles! Learn more about this update and how learning your love style can help your relationship not get lost in translation.
New Year, Old News: Positive Psychology Encouragement
Happy 2022! While many of us were eager for a new year and freedom from the pandemic, instead many entered into the new year getting covid, having covid scares, or dealing with school shutdowns. This blog post offers some pointers from Positive Psychology to help you face whatever is happening with some added resilience and strength.
The Ingredients of Great Sex
What is great sex and how do we get it? Research gives us some (not so) surprising findings.
Getting to Really Good Sex
So you are starting to understand the importance of talking about sex but what about actually having it? Read for more practical guidance!
The Other F Words: Tailored Tips for Talking Sex
For many people, the way they relate to sex can have major parallels to the way they deal with anything difficult, potentially awkward, scary, and uncertain. Understanding your usual automatic reaction to discussing sex as well as your partners can give you insight into how to proceed and have a more productive conversation.
Diving In: Having THE Sex Talk
You are ready to have a deeper discussion about sex. Here are some essential tips to help you navigate that conversation.
Testing the Waters: A Sex Talk Technique
You want to discuss something big about sex with someone else. Here's a technique for how to get started and use it to figure out what's next.
Secrets and Lies .. Discussing Sex
You're dating someone new .. what to share when it comes to issues around sex? Let your values guide the way!
owning your sexuality
So you know that you have a complicated relationship with sex? Here are some reasons why that might be the case and how to improve things.
why sex can be so complicated
So we have already discussed how family usually does not set us up for success when it comes to taking care of and cultivating a healthy relationship with our sexual selves. But it is not the only player here.
let’s talk about sex…
While sex is everywhere, talking about it in relationships can still feel really daunting and foreign. Let’s break down why and give you some tools for navigating this important conversation and cherishing this special part of who you are!
dating simplified
I was talking to a client recently and all of this hit me like a ton of bricks and I had to share.
Savoring your Singleness: Being Exactly where you Are
Rather than looking at dating at a necessary chore toward a final destination, learn to savor exactly where you are in your unique story.
Dating .. YOUR Way!
Dating can be done in the way that brings you least stress and most joy. And even when it's hard, it can be working toward your ultimate betterment and good.