MedWorm provides a medical RSS filtering service. Over 6000 RSS medical sources are combined and output via different filters. This feed contains the latest medical blog items that have been tagged with 'couples counseling'. Sat, 03 Sep 2011 02:27:22 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4829167&cid=t_311653_131_f&fid=34989&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FGeneticsHealth%2F%7E3%2Fq4hEisRC7l0%2F I read an interesting post this morning on Betty Confidential about whether or not lap dances can be considered cheating, which got me thinking about all the other murky, gray areas surrounding infidelity. Of course, when you or your partner actually have sex with someone outside your relationship, that’s generally recognized as being unfaithful, but are there other things we do all the time (perhaps without even realizing it) that border on having an affair? To find out, I caught up with Dr. Julie Elledge, a psychotherapist, sexpert, and friend of Blisstree who loves giving us the goods on solutions to all kinds of relationship dramas from her professional point of view: Should we consider porn cheating? Explicit sexual images have been around for as long as we can record the presen... Genetics and Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4829167 Thu, 05 May 2011 21:55:37 +0100 4829167 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4789491&cid=t_311653_131_f&fid=34989&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FGeneticsHealth%2F%7E3%2Fq4hEisRC7l0%2F I read an interesting post this morning on Betty Confidential about whether or not lap dances can be considered cheating, which got me thinking about all the other murky, gray areas surrounding infidelity. Of course, when you or your partner actually have sex with someone outside your relationship, that’s generally recognized as being unfaithful, but are there other things we do all the time (perhaps without even realizing it) that border on having an affair? To find out, I caught up with Dr. Julie Elledge, a psychotherapist, sexpert, and friend of Blisstree who loves giving us the goods on solutions to all kinds of relationship dramas from her professional point of view: Should we consider porn cheating? Explicit sexual images have been around for as long as we can record the presen... Genetics and Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4789491 Thu, 05 May 2011 21:55:37 +0100 4789491 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4482917&cid=t_311653_131_f&fid=34989&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FGeneticsHealth%2F%7E3%2Fa7R9Z_R-DJM%2F "The Boys From Brazil" (1978) It was simple: My husband and I were just supposed to go someplace warm for a long weekend in March. We had gone away over the Christmas holidays, but the trip was a total bust, thanks to a raging case of bronchitis I developed on the Eurostar from London to Paris. (I know, I know — luxury problems. But you try being 16 weeks pregnant and quarantined in a tiny rental apartment for four days with an incessant cough, a measly four TV channels (in French, obviously), zero medication allowed, and a dying laptop battery — no charger adapter, either). Merde. On the bright side? I had plenty of Vicks-VapoRub-scented tissues thanks to the well-stocked pharmacy on the corner. Our “babymoon” (a loathesome term, in my opinion) had morphe... Genetics and Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4482917 Tue, 15 Feb 2011 20:09:48 +0100 4482917 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4433242&cid=t_311653_131_f&fid=34989&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FGeneticsHealth%2F%7E3%2FQd6J9PlIhk0%2F So it turns out love actually does mean having to say you’re sorry. But the good news is it doesn’t mean having to say: “I forgive you.” New research published from The Journal of Family Psychology says that absolute forgiveness may not always be the best route to a happy relationship. While forgiveness is often touted as the enlightened path to true happiness and peace, the study shows that “newlyweds who forgave their partner’s bad behavior were more likely to face additional bad behavior the next day compared with those who stayed mad.” Here’s the breakdown: Study author James McNulty, a psychologist at the University of Tennessee, asked 135 heterosexual newlywed couples to keep a diary for a week, including any instances of their partner upsetting them, and whether ... Genetics and Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4433242 Thu, 03 Feb 2011 21:14:52 +0100 4433242 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4031193&cid=t_311653_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Ffeel%2Fme-oww-relationship-advice-from-victor-the-cat%2F Hello. My name is Victor the cat. I live in an apartment in New York City with two tall people who feed me. When Blisstree approached me about doing my own weekly relationship column, I must admit I was hesitant at first. See, I sleep 16 hours a day (minimum), and in my spare time I need to eat, preen myself, use the facilities, and bat a few toys under the refrigerator in a lackluster fashion. On less hectic days, I also try to squeeze in some time sitting in the windowsill looking at stuff outside. So, as you can imagine, it’s a real challenge for me to fit other work-related responsibilities into my demanding day-to-day schedule. I know what you’re thinking: What the hell does this cat know about being a relationship columnist? True, I don’t have the rabid following of... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4031193 Mon, 04 Oct 2010 18:45:44 +0100 4031193 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4031195&cid=t_311653_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Ffeel%2Fdriving-each-other-crazy-most-couples-last-22-minutes-in-a-car-before-fights-begin%2F You might think most of your road rage is directed at other drivers, but if your significant other is in the car: Watch out. A recent study conducted by a SEAT, a Spanish automobile manufacturer, shows that it takes the average couple about 22 minutes in the car to start fighting. Researchers interviewed 3,000 participants about their driving habits, and they found that 71% have fought with their partners while driving. The leading cause of argument was getting lost, but drivers reported fighting over all sorts of topics, from air-conditioning to heating: The most common causes of driving arguments: 44% — directions/getting lost 37% — where to park 34% — driving too quickly 24% — driving too close to other cars 20% — backseat driving 20% — music/radio choices 17% — aggressiv... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4031195 Mon, 04 Oct 2010 18:05:11 +0100 4031195 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3786982&cid=t_311653_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Ftop-10-posts-from-the-gloss-last-week%2F You know our sister site, TheGloss, and how awesome and hilarious it is. So why not take some downtime to catch up on their top posts from last week? Check them out: 1. TheGloss Interviews Jackie Collins 2. Beauty Tips from Mormons 3. Would You Get Married In a Wedding Dress Made of Kleenex? 4. 10 Celebrities You Should Never Date Ever 5. I Still Can’t Wear High Heels, But I Can Wear Wedges 6. Video: How to Make Your Very Own Font 7. Personality Qualities Way More Important Than Anything on Your Resume (Part II) 8. Style Advice From… An Eight-Year-Old and a Five-Year-Old 9. How Early Is Too Early For Couples Counseling? 10. Disease of the Day: Trichotillomania (The One Where You Pull Out Your Hair) Post from: BlissTree Top 10 Posts on TheGloss Last Week (Source: Breastfeeding 1... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3786982 Sun, 25 Jul 2010 17:00:32 +0100 3786982 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3617801&cid=t_311653_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Ffeel%2Fwomen-and-sex-hypoactive-sexual-desire-disorder%2F photo: Thinkstock According to a recent survey by the Society for Women’s Health Research, both men and women agree that sexual health is vital to a woman’s health and well being. But do all women know that a decrease in sexual desire could be a sign that their sexual health is suffering? Many people write off low libido as the result of stress at work or at home, but if it happens repeatedly, it could be because of Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder (HSDD). A new initiative called “Sex Brain Body,” spearheaded by actress Lisa Rinna (Days of Our Lives, Dancing With the Stars) and sex and relationship expert Dr. Laura Berman, focuses on educating women about their sexual health, which includes HSDD. Though surveys show that women are concerned about low libido, very... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3617801 Mon, 24 May 2010 20:48:56 +0100 3617801 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3595543&cid=t_311653_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Ffeel%2Fwomen-and-sex-hypoactive-sexual-desire-disorder%2F photo: Thinkstock According to a recent survey by the Society for Women’s Health Research, both men and women agree that sexual health is vital for a woman’s health and well being. But do all women know that a decrease in sexual desire could be a sign that their sexual health is suffering? Many people write off low libido as the result of stress at work or at home, but if it happens repeatedly, it could be because of Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder (HSDD). A new initiative called “Sex Brain Body,” spearheaded by actress Lisa Rinna and sex and relationship expert Dr. Laura Berman, focuses on educating women about their sexual health, which includes HSDD. Though surveys show that women are concerned about low libido, very few actually bring it up to either their p... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3595543 Mon, 24 May 2010 20:48:56 +0100 3595543 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3499027&cid=t_311653_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Ffeel%2Fromantic-relationships-staying-together-by-letting-each-other-go%2F This is the fifth and final post by Valerie Reiss on following romantic relationship advice from a book. Read last week’s column here. “Allowing means that we grant to others and protect in ourselves the right to live freely and without outside control.” – David Richo This week, “A” is for “Allowing.” In the relationship self-help book I’m reading (and writing about) with the newish boyfriend, B., David Richo’s How to Be an Adult in Relationships: The Five Keys to Mindful Loving, we’ve reached the fifth and final “A” – “Allowing” or “Allowing Freedom.” Well, B. and I  actually got our biggest lesson in “allowing” last weekend when we attended a relationship self-help extravaganza – a nine-hour couples workshop with about 50 other pairs in a ho... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3499027 Fri, 23 Apr 2010 15:28:49 +0100 3499027 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3435028&cid=t_311653_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Ffeel%2Ffalling-in-love-with-help-from-divorce%2F Over the last week I’ve learned that four of my women friends are in various stages of divorce. Four – that’s about a third of my yogini friends, all in their 30s. One was horribly betrayed; another is trying to keep her two young kids psychologically intact even though she’s feeling liberated; a third is in the throes of triage-level couples’ therapy; and a fourth is spent from years of “eating glass” to make someone else happy. Yikes. As the irony gods would have it, in the midst of these conversations – listening, nodding, feeling their pain, wondering why anyone would be insane enough to link their happiness to another human being – I’m falling deeply in love for the first time in a zillion years. It’s like cruising by four fatal car crashes during your driver... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3435028 Fri, 02 Apr 2010 17:58:53 +0100 3435028 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3089344&cid=t_311653_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2009%2F12%2F15%2Fwhat-makes-a-family-functional-vs-dysfunctional%2F The other day I was responding to someone who was dreading the holidays with her ‘dysfunctional family’ (her words). It got me thinking about that word, dysfunctional, and how it implies that there is an opposite, functional, family somewhere. What does that look like? Is it a Perfect Family? Some Stepford-like pod of people who never fight, are always neat and smiling? Yeesh! That sounds horrible. In fact it sounds downright dysfunctional! So what is a functional family? How do we know if we have one? How would you define a functional family? The study of family dynamics, family therapy and treatment are complex and a whole field of psychology in itself. While I don’t have all the answers, I do have some thoughts. These impressions come as much from my experience as from... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3089344 Tue, 15 Dec 2009 12:30:58 +0100 3089344