In my last post, I described ground-breaking research by John Gottman, and how his wife, Julie, has helped him apply it to clinical practice. In this post, I will describe his findings on the four major ways people can mess up their relationships, and what the antidotes are.
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Gottman’s Research: What You Need To Know
There are so many theories of marriage/family counseling…but how much of them are based on scientific research?
What You Need to Know About Sexual Dysfunctions
Many of your clients will have sexual issues. Although clients aren’t always comfortable bringing them up, their sexual issues still need to be addressed. Research shows that lack of knowledge is one of the reasons sexual issues aren’t addressed in counseling. Toward that end, in this post I will describe the major sexual dysfunctions, including […]
The Five Steps To Building Intimacy
As a sex therapist and Human Sexuality educator, I feel very strongly about intimacy. This post describes the steps to building emotional intimacy, which is usually a precursor to sexual intimacy. When working with clients, it is paramount that we teach them healthy ways of building intimacy.
What Therapists Need To Know About Twitter
Because of it’s social and informal nature, Twitter can be particularly problematic for therapists.
What Therapists Need To Know About LinkedIn
LinkedIn is used for primarily for business contacts and professional networking. Still, it can be problematic for therapists. This post will discuss the possible pitfalls and how to avoid them.
What Therapists Need To Know About Facebook
Many therapists refuse to use Facebook, thinking it can lead to all sorts of problems with clients. However, what they may not realize is that there is a safe way to use Facebook.
Four Major Drawbacks to Social Media Use
Many therapists fear social media use. While it is true that one must be cautious, many therapists simply don’t understand how social media works and avoid it out of irrational fear. In this post, I will explain the main drawbacks of social media in counseling.
Three Ways Social Media Can Benefit You
Social media can be beneficial to both counselors and clients, but only if it is used properly. In this post, I will discuss the benefits, and in next week’s post I will discuss the drawbacks.
How Crisis Counselors Can Be Helpful
This week’s post will discuss specific ways in which crisis counselors can be helpful.