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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.

dating mindfully
Dating doesn't have to give you stomach ulcers. It can be a genuine and connecting experience.

dating, dating… read all about it!
How do you make dating less horrific and more terrific? This blog series is devoted to the topic that my clients love to hate to love again to hate again.

Life as a Recovering Perfectionist
You're not in denial anymore and have even begun working on your perfectionism. Here is how to move forward with action and an example to help you.

Tips for Managing Relational Perfectionism #2

Tips for Managing Relational Perfectionism #1

Why Good Therapy is Essential for Perfectionism
Tips are great but they don't compare with the relationship and the space you get to explore your particular type of perfectionism and thus, work on it most effectively.

How Society Encourages & Reinforces Perfectionism
Find out how society and technology give us the message that we aren't enough and how to use this information to begin combating the impact.

Are you a Relational Perfectionist?
You? No way! Well, maybe. Read more about what a "relational perfectionist" looks like and struggles with to see if this resonates with you.