Relationships and the Importance of Respect
Relationship advice is everywhere and you often hear that the key is communicate – communicate – communicate… You will hear the importance of making clear agreements, having good boundaries and of course the importance of love. Respect however is often mentioned in...
Lessons in Open- Heart Surgery
There is a list of names next to my computer. Though it resembles it, it’s not a list of people who love me no matter what. It’s a list of people I trust to share myself with, unguarded and unafraid, under any circumstances. It’s a short list, which is a fault of...
Gay Marriage and the Relationship Revolution
By Robyn Trask Gay marriage is being hotly debated all around the country. In an effort to block marriage equality for gays and lesbians ultra conservatives make the argument for marriage being about procreation and serving the interests of society. The challenge is...
Why Touch is Often Difficult
Touch has become difficult for us as a society. Here in the United States, we are one of the most touch starved countries in the world. What I find most unfortunate is that touch has become taboo for counselors, teachers, and coaches who fear that simple touch may be...