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grief vs adjustment
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Grief vs Adjustment

Grief vs adjustment, the most benevolent diagnostic code therapists can use for insurance paperwork is Adjustment Disorder. Also known as “situational depression,” an “adjustment disorder”

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self-expression
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Emotional Potty Training: Saying Yes to the Life-Changing Journey to Self-Expression

Exploring the vast spectrum of our emotions requires both courage and commitment. Recently, I engaged in a compelling conversation with Rachel Kaplan, host of the “Healing Feeling Shit Show” podcast. Rachel introduced an innovative concept called “Emotional Potty Training,” a process aimed at transforming our approach to handling emotions. Through this blog post, we will delve deeper into this approach, exploring how it can empower individuals to foster personal growth by enhancing emotional awareness and expression.

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redefining relationships
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Redefining Relationships: The Complex Dance of Jealousy and Safety

Have you ever found yourself questioning the nature of jealousy, relationships, and the safety we often seek in our connections? I’m your host, Charna Cassell, and in today’s eye-opening episode, we dive headfirst into these very issues with Dr. Joli Hamilton. Dr. Hamilton is a relationship coach who specializes in guiding couples who explore non-traditional relationship structures, and she’s the founder of ‘The Year of Opening.’ If you’re curious about non-monogamy or tailoring your relationship dynamics to fit your unique desires outside of societal norms, this discussion is a must-read. She’s also an expert on the intricate nature of jealousy—its primal roots, its value, and even how it can be eroticized. Let’s unpack the layers of what Dr. Hamilton has to offer, shall we?

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sacred spot
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Exploring Sexual Healing with 5 Sacred Spot Practices

I had the honor of hosting an enlightening episode with the incredible hosts of the Sex Reimagined podcast, Dr. Willow Brown, a Chinese medicine doctor and Taoist sexologist, and Leah Piper, a Tantra sex expert. These amazing women have dedicated their lives to the intersection of spirituality and sexuality, helping people overcome shame and embrace pleasure through sacred tantra practices.

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transforming trauma
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Empowering Voices and Transforming Trauma: A New Podcast Episode with Alreen Haeggquist

Empowering people is one of the tenants of what I do. As a new feature on my podcast, I will be featuring blogs about the episodes to give more context about the episode and break down what we talked about. In our latest episode, I had the privilege of speaking with Alreen Haeggquist—an esteemed women’s rights advocate and lawyer known for her relentless pursuit of justice for women enduring sexual abuse, harassment, and discrimination. Alreen offers a wealth of insights, both from her professional and personal experiences, making this episode an invaluable resource for listeners navigating their complex journeys of healing and justice.

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pleasure
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Microdosing Pleasure

Sometimes people reach out to me for sex therapy, but within our first 20-minute consultation it becomes clear that their global capacity to feel pleasure,

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