Mindfulness And The Lonely

In 1996 Eric Carmen sang “All by myself, don’t want to be all by myself.”...Read more

Compassionate = Better Sex 

Early in John and Jenn’s marriage, John didn’t realize the need to take sex slow...Read more

The Need for Mindful Non-Sexual Touch 

Nothing is as healing as the human touch ~ Bobby Fischer I teach a class...Read more

Maintain Personal Control When Life Is Out of Control

We are probably all feeling depleted recently from layers of discouraging world news—pandemic, wars, natural...Read more

Preparing for the Wedding Night: How Communication Can Reduce First-Time Sex Anxiety

Waiting to begin a sexual relationship until marriage can give sex a deep meaning,[i] making...Read more

Higher-Order Skills and Why They Matter to Marriage

Don’t be afraid of growth Grappling with Sexual and Relational Ambiguity I remember when my...Read more

Radical Mindfulness and Sex

Radical Mindfulness in Sex There is a therapeutic tool called Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)[i] which...Read more

When Boredom Hits–Sparks vs. Embers

Sex is often said to be the barometer of the entire relationship, so what happens...Read more

Conflict is the Opportunity for Intimacy

When couples say they’ve never had conflict, it’s likely that one of two things may...Read more

Is Seeking Approval Hurting Your Relationships?

If you’ve picked up your phone today or turned on your television, you’ve probably—although...Read more

Can Getting Out of Your Comfort Zone Take Your Relationship to New Levels?

A couple of years ago, with my 40th upcoming birthday staring me in the face,...Read more

Balancing a Connection with Self and Others

This is part 2 of a 3 part series about differentiation of self. Read the...Read more