Not such a happy family? How to resolve conflict with those you love… Conflict is inevitable amongst families. Any sort of conflict, lack of communications, fighting, or mismatching personality styles, can deteriorate family relationships. The lack of communication skills to talk through conflict damages intimacy, bonds and trust between you, [...]
Consensual Non-Monogamy: What Is This New Label? During a recent podcast, I interviewed David Singer, a licensed marriage and family therapist, and a poly- and kink-aware professional who practices in Los Angeles, California. He specializes in working with people practicing or exploring consensual non-monogamy, those involved in kink and power-exchange relationships, [...]
Why women lose their sex drive and how to get it back Holding down a full-time job, and being a wife and mother can be overwhelming and highly desexualizing. When women come into my office and tell me they lost their sex drive, it doesn't take long to find the [...]
Infidelity, finances, kids - the big three In the many years I have worked as a therapist, the three most common reasons for relationship conflicts are: 1. infidelity, 2. finances, and 3. kids 1. Infidelity - Finding out your partner has been unfaithful can throw your relationship into crisis mode and [...]
How to Pick the Right Sex Therapist We’re always hearing we could have a better sex life. But, how often do we actually go ‘under the covers’ to better understand our desires and most embarrassing questions? How do you decide who you’re going to trust with some of [...]
Every couple can manage the roller coaster of life's challenges: Learn how to sustain a happy, healthy relationship It's the rare couple who claims they don't have a few bumps or bruises from time to time in their relationship. Understanding and anticipating that life will throw a few curve balls [...]
Grow Your Guru Interview with Dr. Joe Kort Couples need two conversations - the relationship conversation and the sexual conversation. If sexual health improves in a relationship, this doesn't mean the relationship's health improves. Couples need to discuss these topics in tandem. Learn more about Dr. Joe Kort's work as [...]
Is listening to a drag queen read a story dangerous for a child? All over the nation 'Drag Queen Storytime' events are taking place at public libraries and have sparked some controversy. Opponents claim they can confuse and indoctrinate children, but is that really the case? Dr. Joe Kort weighs [...]
Are you a pressure parent? What can you do to prevent becoming one? It's healthy and normal to want to bring out the best in your child, but sometimes, parents place too much pressure on their kids and this is when the trouble begins. Living up to a parent's high [...]
Are you living in a personal hell where your intense emotions are interfering with your life? Build a life worth living! Do you find yourself struggling to hang onto interpersonal relationships as well as having a healthy relationship with yourself? Have people told you they walk on eggshells around you [...]