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Thirteen Reasons Why

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Thirteen Reasons Why You Should See a Sex Therapist.

 

  1. Most couples issues are sex related anyway!
  2. Sex is an overlooked source of eating disorder issues.
  3. Because you are embarrassed about your body.
  4. Spruce up your routine sex life with your partner.
  5. To find out what turns you on.
  6. Explore your sensuality and what that means to you.
  7. Find juiciness within your mundane life.
  8. To love how your body looks naked.
  9. Because learning the human anatomy and how it works for pleasure is interesting!
  10. You’re not having sex with your partner daily!
  11. To get more powerful and frequent orgasms.
  12. Introduction into alternative lifestyles.
  13. To learn how to become tantric.

 

About Life Coaching and Therapy

Life Coaching and Therapy (LCAT) is a therapy and coaching practice that transforms our clients lives through our flexibility multi-technique approach and pleasure-skills training provided by systematically trained and licensed therapists!

Get to know our founder and owner, Amanda Pasciucco, (a.k.a. The Sex Healer) PhD, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), and an AASECT Certified Sex Therapist (CST) who has developed innovative therapy programs and therapy videos that get results.

Our team of compassionate, licensed therapists and certified sex therapists helps all clients who visit us for a variety of personal, relationship, intimacy and sex problems.

LCAT provides on-site appointments, as well as video chat and text therapy programs.

Learn more about how LCAT can help improve your life at What We Do.

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Body Image

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Body Image

by Meaghan

 

Rethinking the Temple

Body image in an ideal world for me would not exist. Stressing about a temple you were given seems foolish to me. Yet every day I wake up and lose my mind over how “unfortunate” my temple seems.

“Why can’t my thighs be smaller and my stomach flatter?” I think. “Why can’t my arms be toned and my face be less round?” I often wonder if anyone sees the difference that I see. Do they notice that I’ve gained weight, or is it just me? How long am I going to sabotage myself for the body that I want? When will my temple be enough for me?

Listening to the Soul

When your soul starts to speak louder than your brain, that’s when change happens. I wonder when I begin to rely on my soul as the leader of my temple, all will be well in my world. Body image in an ideal world won’t dominate my thoughts. I won’t wake up in the morning and body check to hate myself. Instead, I’ll glorify myself—saying things like, “my legs are here to help me do my job; they get me from one point to another.”

By feeding my body, I am giving it fuel, not punishing it. In an ideal world, I’ll be proud of the body I have. I will realize all that my body does for me. I’ll be thankful for the gifts it offers and the strength it gives.

A World Without Comparison

In an ideal world, body image won’t dominate advertisements. Women won’t compare themselves, but will encourage each other to rise above. Body image will take a back seat; women will love every body. Bodies will be celebrated for what they do, not what they look like.

Everyone will treat their body like a temple—preserving it, loving it, honoring it, worshipping it for the challenges it faces every day. Our bodies should be nourished, loved, and honored.

Owning My Temple

My body is a temple and deserves the best. It deserves an apology because it doesn’t need to endure hell daily to meet unrealistic beauty standards. My body serves me. It carries me where I need to go and cares for my heart and soul. It helps me gain strength and knowledge. My body radiates goodness. In an ideal world, my body would be loved.

Freedom Beyond Weight

Peace. Freedom. Mindfulness. Fun. Sleep. These are all things I can focus on if my mind isn’t trapped by weight. I could do yoga for strength instead of burning calories and leap across the dance floor and feel like I’m flying, not heavy. Also I could engage in conversations instead of obsessing in my head. I could enjoy a meal without worrying about its impact on my body.

Letting go of my focus on weight means I’d be able to live fully again. Shifting my focus inward allows me to see my strength, smarts, intellect, and courage. If I stopped focusing on weight, I’d be free—free from the chains that constantly tie me down.

Choosing Life

I’d be able to live the life I imagined instead of being weighed down. Between death and life, I choose life—and that’s why I must focus on anything but weight. From this day forward, I’ll focus on health, on living, on laughing. I can focus on yoga, dance, and photography. I’ll focus on recovery and my ability to help others. Weight will no longer define me or hold me back. My no’s will mean no, and my yes’s will mean yes. I’m choosing to say yes to life and all it has to offer.

 

Body Image Therapy: Learn to Love Your Look

 

 

About Life Coaching and Therapy

Life Coaching and Therapy (LCAT) is a therapy and coaching practice that transforms our clients lives through our flexibility multi-technique approach and pleasure-skills training provided by systematically trained and licensed therapists!

Get to know our founder and owner, Amanda Pasciucco, (a.k.a. The Sex Healer) PhD, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), and an AASECT Certified Sex Therapist (CST) who has developed innovative therapy programs and therapy videos that get results.

Our team of compassionate, licensed therapists and certified sex therapists helps all clients who visit us for a variety of personal, relationship, intimacy and sex problems.

LCAT provides on-site appointments, as well as video chat and text therapy programs.

Learn more about how LCAT can help improve your life at What We Do.

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The Joy of Sunshine

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The Joy of Sunshine

 

As soon as the sun starts shining, the world gets happier. Recently, it hit 60 degrees in New England, and everyone seemed more cheerful. I noticed more people smiling, individuals being friendly and courteous, and a diminished sense of “rushing” or “urgency” around me. I appreciated the sudden shift in energy and decided to explore this sunshine effect—the joy of sunshine that lifts spirits effortlessly.

My recent experience:

I was lucky to retreat to the beach recently. I went on a solo excursion to enjoy the peace of the water and bask in the glorious sunlight. Also I had some worries beforehand: the cost of getting in, the crowds, and my fear of bees. I chose to let go of those concerns and simply enjoy the opportunity—the joy of sunshine was calling me, and I wasn’t about to resist.

I arrived (free entry), made my way to the beach (barely anyone around), and relaxed (only flies… no bees). Then I looked around and appreciated the moment I was in. I felt grateful for the sun on my skin, having nothing to do but enjoy the sights, sounds, and feelings around me. Experiencing such a pure, unhurried moment reinforced the joy of sunshine and its ability to make simple days extraordinary. This sense of peace stayed with me all day. I never felt so calm and at ease as I did when I consciously stayed present in the sunlight.

Note to self: get out in the sun more often!

The science behind it:

People used to spend most of their time outdoors in sunlight. Today, we spend much more time indoors, missing the necessary Vitamin D. This vitamin is crucial for a strong immune system and bone growth. Sunlight also regulates circadian rhythms—the cycles of sleep and wakefulness. When sunlight hits our optic nerves, the brain slows melatonin release and boosts serotonin, the hormone responsible for happiness and alertness. After sunset, the cycle reverses. The more sun we get, the more serotonin our brains produce.

Sunlight = Happiness:

Beyond the science, sunlight has a psychological effect. We associate it with vacations, tanning, and days off. This creates a mental state that feels happier. Considering both the psychological and scientific aspects, it’s no wonder the world seems brighter when the sun comes out. Look forward to a summer of friendlier faces and the joy of sunshine in every little moment.

 

About Life Coaching and Therapy

Life Coaching and Therapy (LCAT) is a therapy and coaching practice that transforms our clients lives through our flexibility multi-technique approach and pleasure-skills training provided by systematically trained and licensed therapists!

Get to know our founder and owner, Amanda Pasciucco, (a.k.a. The Sex Healer) PhD, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), and an AASECT Certified Sex Therapist (CST) who has developed innovative therapy programs and therapy videos that get results.

Our team of compassionate, licensed therapists and certified sex therapists helps all clients who visit us for a variety of personal, relationship, intimacy and sex problems.

LCAT provides on-site appointments, as well as video chat and text therapy programs.

Learn more about how LCAT can help improve your life at What We Do.

Chronic Complaining

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Chronic Complaining

 

This trend must stop.

Numerous acquaintances come to me with their complaints and problems. And when they find the solutions, instead of solving them, they just keep complaining. Nothing is more frustrating than people who are negative, complain, and refuse to stand up for themselves to change the current pattern of their lives.

In the beginning, I would sit and listen. I would offer my services to listen or give them my perspective on the issue. After months of realizing people are complaining about the same issue and not doing anything about it. I have finally decided I am not going to use my time to enable constant complaining.

I feel blessed to have been raised in a family where complaining without action towards a solution was unacceptable. Also I have yet to meet anyone whose constant complaining has done anything positive to resolve the situation. I realize that having bitterness and aggravation towards life problems never gets anything done.

If someone tries to talk to you about his or her problems but refuse to make any changes, then you should refuse to listen to their complaining. It takes too much mental energy to try helping people who are not willing to help themselves.

If you have friends, co-workers, or family like this, it is time to stop the pattern. You must recognize that people who are chronic complainers are not going to take your advice, because they are stuck in the pattern of complaining. Let these people deal with their own stress and refuse to take it on as part of your life. You will be a much happier person if you keep yourself out of that dynamic.

 

About Life Coaching and Therapy

Life Coaching and Therapy (LCAT) is a therapy and coaching practice that transforms our clients lives through our flexibility multi-technique approach and pleasure-skills training provided by systematically trained and licensed therapists!

Get to know our founder and owner, Amanda Pasciucco, (a.k.a. The Sex Healer) PhD, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), and an AASECT Certified Sex Therapist (CST) who has developed innovative therapy programs and therapy videos that get results.

Our team of compassionate, licensed therapists and certified sex therapists helps all clients who visit us for a variety of personal, relationship, intimacy and sex problems.

LCAT provides on-site appointments, as well as video chat and text therapy programs.

Learn more about how LCAT can help improve your life at What We Do.

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Happiness For Sale

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Happiness For Sale

 

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Did I get your attention? Probably….

Seriously… Stop buying things!

We all want more stuff… more new things bring us joy. How long does this joy last? Probably not that long. Research shows that happiness from purchases is fleeting. At first, I am really happy with my purchases. Then I get bored of them, they burden me, they no longer are new and pleasant, and I replace them, toss them away, donate them, or throw them back into the dresser until they are in style again. This is exactly the problem with the concept of happiness for sale—we’re chasing short-term thrills from material things.

Sometimes I clean to find that I have a brand new designer shirt crumpled in the corner of my closet. This irks me because in the store, this shirt was so exciting and called out to me. While handing my credit card over to the cashier, I didn’t realize the future of this shirt was to collect dust in the bottom corner of my closet and wrinkle itself into oblivion. What is even more unfortunate is that this has happened to me numerous times. A reality check like this reminds us that happiness for sale is often just an illusion.

My college professor in my “Consumer Society” course would cringe if she read this article. I got an A in the course, and I can’t even manage to stop buying things. I was literally trained in college not to prioritize material possessions. If I “know better” then how can I ever convince teenager girls or those around me to put their consumer ideas aside and stop purchasing unnecessarily? It’s going to be tough, but I am going to try… stay with me.

Remember that saying “less is more?”

Let’s try to apply it here. The more stuff you have, the harder it is to keep track of it. The more you bring into your house, the harder it will be to organize. All of this “stuff” becomes a burden… to clean, to wash, to organize, and to take up your time that you would utilize differently if you didn’t have so much stuff.

Easier said than done, I know. However, I found a way to curb the rush of the purchase. While doing a seasonal house cleanse, I realized that I get a rush out of getting rid of things. As I donated 10 bags of items, I felt the burden of these belongings lifting off my shoulders. I felt light and carefree. All of the sudden, I had a rush from the new space I had gained. I could dance around in my room if I wanted to. If you don’t want to donate your things, you could always sell them too. There definitely is a rush from selling belongings and getting money back from the consignment shop—but even then, you have to remember the fleeting nature of happiness for sale.

I don’t want to sell or donate. I just don’t want to purchase more.

Okay, if this describes you… you need to use your shopping time wisely. Instead of spending an afternoon alone in a store or with a friend at the mall, take some time and plan ahead. Research shows that people have much longer-lasting happiness from doing things! Doing things, rather than buying things, will give you memories to reminisce about and create longer-lasting feelings of happiness. So use your money wisely and plan an event. Don’t have money? Look at the event calendar in your town… there are plenty of things to do!

About Life Coaching and Therapy

Life Coaching and Therapy (LCAT) is a therapy and coaching practice that transforms our clients lives through our flexibility multi-technique approach and pleasure-skills training provided by systematically trained and licensed therapists!

Get to know our founder and owner, Amanda Pasciucco, (a.k.a. The Sex Healer) PhD, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), and an AASECT Certified Sex Therapist (CST) who has developed innovative therapy programs and therapy videos that get results.

Our team of compassionate, licensed therapists and certified sex therapists helps all clients who visit us for a variety of personal, relationship, intimacy and sex problems.

LCAT provides on-site appointments, as well as video chat and text therapy programs.

Learn more about how LCAT can help improve your life at What We Do.