Validation is Important for Your Relationship!

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Women's Sexuality Workshops

Each month I host a Women’s Workshop with a different theme. Each workshop is part educational with information and resources I provide for the group and there is also time for group sharing. Workshops are limited to 6 participants. The cost is $25 per workshop. To reserve your spot, contact me.

Sex and Shame – Thursday, December 1 7pm-9pm
Only Two Spots Left!

Is shame getting in the way of truly enjoying your sexuality? We’ll talk about shame, where it might come from and ways you can release it so you can reclaim your sexuality and enjoy your sexual experiences fully!

Cultivating Pleasure– Thursday, January 5 7pm-9pm

Has life become routine or boring? Have you lost touch with pleasure (in and out of the bedroom). In this workshop we will identify ways to bring pleasure into your life.

You can find more information about these events here.

New Group Starting in the new year!

You Don't Have to be a Sexy Tiger - Discover YOUR Sexual Self.

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Validation is Important for Your Relationship!

Recently, I fell. Hard! It was raining. I was tired and coming home from work. Somehow I tripped on the dog gate and landed on both of my knees on the wet pavement. It was the kind of fall where my teeth hurt because my jaw snapped shut with the impact. I picked myself up and stumbled inside. My husband met me in the kitchen and ran upstairs to get first aid supplies. He washed my knees and taped large bandages to each one. Here’s the best part. He told me that he could tell my injuries were painful. He comforted me physically AND emotionally. Not only did I notice and appreciate what he DID, I noticed what he didn’t do.

He NEVER said, “It’s just a couple of skinned knees.” Or “You think THAT’S bad, once I fell and _______.” Or “It can’t be that bad!”

Nor did he patronize me or try to make my fall feel like a bigger deal. He was completely empathetic and he validated my experience.

It feels so good to be validated!

The next time you want to tell your partner, “You aren’t that sick!” or you want to compete with your coworker by saying, “You think 5 hours of sleep is bad? I only had 2!”, take a breath and try to validate.

“That sounds hard!”
“I’m sorry it’s been tough.”
“That must have hurt.”

Then watch what happens. Notice how good it makes them feel. And know that you’ve now made it easier for them to validate you or other people too!

Validation feels good! Try it today!

Julie

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Are you looking for more ways you can improve your relationship? You can find more ideas on my blog or watch my videos and KOIN Studio 6 segments. Learn about my counseling practice and decide if counseling is right for you here.

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