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8 Couples Therapy Exercises To Build Intimacy

8 Couples Therapy Exercises To Build Intimacy

Experienced couples coaches and therapists know that intimacy building is a teachable skill. With the right techniques in your toolbox, you can help bring couples closer. But because every couple is different, the more couples therapy exercises you have available, the more likely you are to have something that works for every unique situation. The…

Can Somatic Coaching Improve Your Life?
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Can Somatic Coaching Improve Your Life?

Most coaching can measurably improve someone’s life if they’re eager and open to change. Somatic coaching is increasingly being utilized as coaches, therapists, and other practitioners are seeing positive and lasting changes for their clients. Choosing the best type of coaching plays a big role in your client’s outcomes. A holistic approach could be the…

Top 3 Most Rewarding Careers for People Seeking a Professional Change

Top 3 Most Rewarding Careers for People Seeking a Professional Change

Having a sense of purpose is a fundamental human need when it comes to life satisfaction – and there are few places where that’s more true than at work. If you look at a list of the most rewarding careers, it’s never the ones that pay the most or come with the most power —…

Nonbinary people with their pronouns

7 Steps to Creating a Nonbinary and Trans-Inclusive Coaching Practice

In the therapeutic and coaching communities, there has been a growing awareness of the importance of nonbinary and trans inclusivity when working with individuals of diverse gender identities. At the same time, there has also been a strong social and political backlash against transgender and nonbinary folks. Hundreds of laws have recently been written to…

Retroactive Jealousy: Triggers and How to Overcome Them
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Retroactive Jealousy: Triggers and How to Overcome Them

Facing jealousy is a common occurrence in a relationship. Yet, there is another kind that is less understood and rarely talked about: retroactive jealousy. This type of jealousy involves fixating on a partner’s past relationships or experiences, causing distress and anxiety in the present. It can be a challenging emotion to navigate, but understanding its…

Bodywork for Trauma: Understanding Trauma-Informed Touch Therapy and Its Healing Potential
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Bodywork for Trauma: Understanding Trauma-Informed Touch Therapy and Its Healing Potential

How does touch therapy enable people to reclaim control and find solace amidst their traumatic experiences? The cutting-edge modality of bodywork for trauma shows us that touch and massage therapy can be a real catalyst for change. It is reshaping our understanding of trauma and provides a path towards resilience and restoration. What Is Bodywork…