An Unexpected Opening for Confronting Hypocrisy
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“Compassion is a lifetime business. You can’t say something like, ‘I will have compassion on Monday, Thursdays and Fridays only. But for the rest, I will be
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Hypocrisy, Immorality, Shame and Change
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“It’s discouraging to think how many people are shocked by honesty and how few by deceit.” ― Noël Coward, Blithe Spirit Today I’d like to share a
Issues that Underlie Hypocritical Binds
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Earlier this summer I started a blog series about hypocrisy in couples therapy. I was pleased to see so many of you respond on the blog sharing
Couples Conference Notes for You
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I am stuck in the LA airport counting the hours until I can get home and sleep in my own bed. Indefinite delays at the boarding gate
Felony Lies
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At the end of last month’s post, I asked you to think about a couple’s unfolding history and share how you would structure treatment after disclosure of
Lies to the Self, Lies to the Partner and Lies to the Therapist
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When working with a couple in the aftermath of infidelity, how do you approach lies and a history of deception? When is a lie “just a little
Two Experts’ Insights for Dealing with Infidelity
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Here you’ll find Infidelity Conference summaries from Alex Katehakis and Tammy Nelson, focusing on sexuality and eroticism.
Confrontation: Is it Art or Science?
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What do you think about when you think about confrontation in couples therapy? Is it something you do a lot? Or rarely? Does thinking of a specific
Pornography and Cybersex, Trust and Betrayal
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This is the second in a series of blog posts highlighting the conference Anatomy of Intimacy – Focus on Infidelity at University of California, Irvine, last month.
Focus on Infidelity
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Just days ago I arrived home from the stellar conference, Anatomy of Intimacy – Focus on Infidelity that took place at University of California, Irvine, and I
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