Couples Therapy In Seven Words

What Does It Mean When You Say “I Forgive”?

For the video of this episode, go to https://youtu.be/9OvsfA9HEOI.

Forgiveness can mean different things—and those differences can have a significant impact on the process of healing when someone has hurt or betrayed you.

Judy and I talk about what forgiveness might mean, and how some ways of understanding it can be disempowering while other ways can be empowering.

Our newly redesigned website is at https://ctin7.com. Let us know what you think!

Information about my video course “Betrayal and Forgiveness” is at https://brucechalmer.com/betrayal-and-forgiveness/.

Do you have ideas for topics or guests for our podcast? Go to https://ctin7.com and send us a message.

Judy’s book is The Blue Tent: Erotic Tales from the Bible by Laria Zylber. Find out more at https://lariazylber.com.

 

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Betrayal Trauma: How Can You Heal and Move On?

For the video of this episode, go to https://youtu.be/6_CuvZO8qbQ.

What is betrayal trauma? What makes it particularly painful?

Judy and I talk about betrayal, including some insights we’ve gained from our own experience.

Our newly redesigned website is at https://ctin7.com. Let us know what you think!

Information about my video course “Betrayal and Forgiveness” is at https://brucechalmer.com/betrayal-and-forgiveness/.

Do you have ideas for topics or guests for our podcast? Go to https://ctin7.com and send us a message.

Judy’s book is The Blue Tent: Erotic Tales from the Bible by Laria Zylber. Find out more at https://lariazylber.com.

 

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Why is It So Hard to Talk About Money? An Interview with Carl Richards

For the video of this episode, go to https://youtu.be/y74GP_wzKGU.

For many couples, talking about money is the third rail—you just don’t go there, or if you do, you get shocked. Our guest in this episode, Carl Richards, talks about why it’s so hard for couples to talk about money, and why money isn’t just about money. Carl’s “Sketch Guy” column ran in the New York Times for a decade.

Our conversation delved into our personal histories with money and relationships. We had a delightful time talking with Carl, and hope you’ll enjoy the conversation too!

Carl’s website is https://behaviorgap.com/.

Do you have ideas for topics or guests for our podcast? Go to https://ctin7.com and send us a message.

Bruce’s self-paced video course, The Passion Paradox: When You Feel Miles Apart and Still Love Each Other, is now available! Check out the free introductory lesson. And use the coupon code “ctin7” for 20% off! Information at https:// brucechalmer.com/the-passion-paradox-course.

Our sponsor is The Blue Tent: Erotic Tales from the Bible by Laria Zylber. Find out more at https://lariazylber.com.

 

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Discernment Counseling: Should You Work On It, or Call It Quits?

For the video of this episode, go to https://youtu.be/aRN7sDmcjfU.

What is Discernment Counseling? And how might it help you?

In this episode, Judy and I talk about situations in which Discernment Counseling is appropriate, and ways that my approach is consistent with its goals.

You can find more information about Discernment Counseling at https://brucechalmer.com/discernment-counseling-a-different-way-to-decide-what-to-do/.

Our newly redesigned website is at https://ctin7.com. Let us know what you think!

Information about the video course I mention in the episode is at https:// brucechalmer.com/courses.

Do you have ideas for topics or guests for our podcast? Go to https://ctin7.com and send us a message.

Judy’s book is The Blue Tent: Erotic Tales from the Bible by Laria Zylber. Find out more at https://lariazylber.com.

 

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Narcissism and Couples Therapy: An Interview with James Christensen

For the video of this episode, go to https://youtu.be/h3McIE-iuIM.

The term “narcissist” has become something of a slur these days, and our guest in today’s episode, couples therapist James Christensen, recognizes this phenomenon. He doesn’t use the term much in working with couples, but his own experience of recognizing those tendencies in himself has helped him in his work.

We also discuss how the work of the late Dr. David Schnarch—who was also a big influence on my (Bruce’s) way of thinking about couples work—has guided James.

Do you have ideas for topics or guests for our podcast? Go to https://ctin7.com and send us a message.

Bruce’s self-paced video course, The Passion Paradox: When You Feel Miles Apart and Still Love Each Other, is now available! Check out the free introductory lesson. And use the coupon code “ctin7” for 20% off! Information at https:// brucechalmer.com/the-passion-paradox-course.

Our sponsor is The Blue Tent: Erotic Tales from the Bible by Laria Zylber. Find out more at https://lariazylber.com.

 

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Can a Couple Survive Political Differences?

For the video of this episode, go to https://youtu.be/-nl4dO3qCpk.

In an era of political polarization, how can couples survive when they belong to different political tribes? Is it even possible? Well.. Judy and I talk about the possibilities and pitfalls.

The GMA segment we refer to is at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rwo8--6n0XY.

Our newly redesigned website is at https://ctin7.com. Let us know what you think!

Information about the video course I mention in the episode is at https:// brucechalmer.com/courses.

Do you have ideas for topics or guests for our podcast? Go to https://ctin7.com and send us a message.

Judy’s book is The Blue Tent: Erotic Tales from the Bible by Laria Zylber. Find out more at https://lariazylber.com.

 

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Reclaiming Your Body and Desire: An Interview with Laura Jurgens

For the video of this episode, go to https://youtu.be/6pp6GZAgptY.

How can a couple cope when one partner wants sex more often than the other? Is this inevitable in long-term relationships? Does it have to involve conflict, pressure, rejection, and pain? Our guest in this episode, Laura Jurgens, is an expert on desire discrepancy in couples and how to work through it.

Laura’s website is https://laurajurgens.com/libido.

Do you have ideas for topics or guests for our podcast? Go to https://ctin7.com and send us a message.

Bruce’s self-paced video course, The Passion Paradox: When You Feel Miles Apart and Still Love Each Other, is now available! Check out the free introductory lesson. And use the coupon code “ctin7” for 20% off! Information at https:// brucechalmer.com/the-passion-paradox-course.

Our sponsor is The Blue Tent: Erotic Tales from the Bible by Laria Zylber. Find out more at https://lariazylber.com.

 

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Love, Sex, AI, and Faith

For the video of this episode, go to https://youtu.be/JaYYg5luP_E.

Why are people having less sex than they used to? What role does AI play in this tendency? Have we evolved to just want sex, or are we actually looking for the deep bond of love? Judy and I talk about these issues, and try to end on a hopeful note (you be the judge!).

Our newly redesigned website is at https://ctin7.com. Let us know what you think!

Information about the video course I mention in the episode is at https:// brucechalmer.com/courses.

Do you have ideas for topics or guests for our podcast? Go to https://ctin7.com and send us a message.

Judy’s book is The Blue Tent: Erotic Tales from the Bible by Laria Zylber. Find out more at https://lariazylber.com.

 

#couplestherapyinsevenwords #ctin7 #stability #intimacy #ThePassionParadox #DrBruceChalmer #JudyAlexander