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Comment on Sex Therapy by Gottman Couples Therapy

Gottman Couples Therapy — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 04:08:02 +0000

Thank you for these thoughts. I think there are a lot of misconceptions about sex therapy. It’s important for people to get a clear understanding of what they can expect and the problem that can be resolved with a little work.

Comment on Chart Your Own Course by Terry Saux

Terry Saux — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 15:57:48 +0000

Great food for thought.

Comment on Differing Sexual Desires: A Radio Interview with CounselorBarb by Terry Saux

Terry Saux — Sat, 17 Dec 2011 19:04:49 +0000

Well, my friend…I continue to be impressed by your accomplishments. You are well established in your field and I’m so very proud of you.

Comment on Trusting Your Gut by Ana Iosipan

Ana Iosipan — Wed, 13 Jul 2011 13:23:04 +0000

I enjoy reading your blog. I agree about keep looking for the right therapist until your gut tells you ” this is the right one for me”.

Comment on Taking Care of Yourself by counselorbarb

counselorbarb — Thu, 09 Jun 2011 13:42:49 +0000

Absolutely. I did not include the male perspective since the article was geared for a woman’s magazine and Mother’s Day.

Comment on Taking Care of Yourself by Bill Emener

Bill Emener — Thu, 09 Jun 2011 13:13:57 +0000

Well done, Barb! And for the record, that movie about mom being on strike for Christmas truly is an excellent treatise on how a woman can be unappreciated and taken for granted. I might add, nonetheless, that this is not a gender issue… the same thing can happen to a working dad.
Thanks!
Bil Emener

Comment on Psychotherapy Myths by William G. Emener

William G. Emener — Tue, 03 May 2011 21:01:48 +0000

Memory tells me that according to research, the typical client sees a therapist for three sessions (the statistical median). That’s also consistent with my experience. The average (mean) may be higher as a result of the long-term clients. As I many times have said, occasionally to clients and frequently in class lectures, “Many times when a person comes to see me, they know what they want, they know what they need to do to get what… they just can;t give themselves permission to do it.” Thus, in many cases, the three sessions.

Comment on Removing Emotional Clutter by counselorbarb

counselorbarb — Wed, 09 Mar 2011 18:06:39 +0000

Yes, yes of course. Good point! I was just using springtime as inspiration- but of course we need to regularly maintain the changes we are making throughout the year, even if it means starting from scratch!

Comment on Removing Emotional Clutter by William G. Emener

William G. Emener — Wed, 09 Mar 2011 17:01:14 +0000

Hi Barb,
Excellent article… well done!
I like your metaphor regarding a myth occasionally believed by some people in our society (“I don’t need anyone to help me with my issues…”). Many people can readily and comfortably get assistance from another person – a housekeeper, dentist, etc. – with our house and physical issues… why not our emotional issues? (Of course, fear of what one might actually find in their “closet” can be daunting and debilitating… that I understand.) To wit, the only thing I would suggest is that with all dues respect and appreciation for your timely “spring cleaning” analogy, I’d suggest “monthly” – viz., why wait ‘til spring to attend to emotional issues? (I know you agree…)
Thanks again… I’ll be sharing your article with some of my pro bono “clients” – again, well done!
Bill

Comment on Making Room For Your Va Va Voom by Terry Saux

Terry Saux — Fri, 07 Jan 2011 17:07:19 +0000

Great article. I’m sure all the points you touched upon will be helpful…I’ll differently be trying a couple myself!
Thanks for your insight.