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Using Couples Therapy as a Marriage Coach - The Arizona Relationship Institute - AZRI
Couples Therapy

Using Couples Therapy as a Marriage Coach

Too many couples wait until it is too late to seek help with their relationship problems. Like any problem; the longer you ignore the problem the worse it becomes, and the harder it is to fix it. The best relationship advice a therapist can give is to work on the little problems and solve them together, before those little issues grow into bigger, unreconcilable differences.

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The Arizona Relationship Institute March 1, 2024
What Are The Different Types of Sex Addictions - AZRI - Arizona Relationship Institute Mesa Gilbert JPG
Sex Addiction

What Are The Different Types of Sex Addictions?

When discussing sex addiction, therapists look to find the source of the compulsion for sex. Why is a sex addict so compelled to seek pleasure in sex that he or she is willing to engage in unhealthy or dangerous behaviors. Therapists often find that both males and females with sex addictions fall into 6 categories or types of sex addicts.

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The Arizona Relationship Institute February 27, 2024
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Self Esteem

How Self Esteem Plays a Role in Healthy Relationships

Having healthy relationships and connections with others is imperative to our overall health and wellness as humans. We are built for connection. However, we often don’t consider how our relationship with and view of ourselves impacts our relationships and individual health.

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Donnella Corey February 25, 2024
Black History Month 2024 - Arizona Relationship Institute
Therapist's Opinions

Black History Month 2024

Writing about Black History Month as a White woman is a daunting task. How do I use my privilege and position to talk about the struggles of Black people and honor their amazing contributions to the fields of psychology and therapy?

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Charmaine Fuller February 22, 2024
Self Esteem A Revolution - Charmaine Fuller - Self Esteem Therapist in Arizona
Self Care

Self-Esteem: A Revolution

Over the last several years, I have seen many clients come through my office who have struggled with self-confidence. It is almost a universal struggle. The reasons for poor self-esteem vary from childhood abuse or neglect to recent divorces, breakups, or abusive relationships.

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Charmaine Fuller February 9, 2024
Keeping the Spark In Your Relationship - Couples Advice from Therapist Donnella Lincoln - AZRI
Therapy & Counseling Tips

Keeping the Spark Alive

I’ve always thought of butterflies as a mixture of excitement and anxiety. Butterflies flutter when you’re standing onstage right before performing in a big show, right before jumping out of an airplane, or right before going on a first or second date with someone you really, really like.

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Donnella Corey February 5, 2024
What Is Bilateral Stimulation - AZRI
EMDR

What Is Bilateral Stimulation?

Bilateral stimulation is simply an alternating sound, sight, or feeling that you experience. Bilateral Stimulation is the base mechanism used in EMDR Therapy. In short, you practice dealing with the triggers of depression, anxiety, and other mental health issues, and over time you become de-sensitized to the triggers.

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The Arizona Relationship Institute February 2, 2024
Therapy Plus Integrated Care for Chronic Illness in Arizona - AZRI
Integrated Health

Therapy + Integrated Care for Chronic Illness

Chronic Illness is extremely common in the United States, with 60% of adults having at least 1 chronic disease, and 40% of adults have 2 or more chronic diseases. It is so important to not only treat the medical and physical health symptoms of chronic illness, but also to treat the mental aspects of living with chronic illness.

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The Arizona Relationship Institute February 1, 2024
Therapist and Doctor for Pain and Discomfort During Sex - Sexual Pain Doctor
Sex Therapy

Therapy and Doctor for Sexual Pain and Discomfort

  Many young men and women are confused or scared about pain during or after sex, and are not sure what to do. We wanted to make sure that everyone has the basic information on what to do if you have problems with pain or discomfort during or after sexual

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The Arizona Relationship Institute January 15, 2024
Infidelity

Overcoming The Trauma of Infidelity And Betrayal

  Anyone who has been cheated-on knows the deep pain that infidelity causes. Cheating is a betrayal that cuts deep and scars a person mentally and emotionally for years. In 2024, we now know the importance of treating trauma and traumatic experiences in order to keep positive mental health. We

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The Arizona Relationship Institute January 1, 2024

Authors & Therapists:

Therapists in Mesa Arizona - Natasha Lopez MS LMFT LCA - The Arizona Relationship Institute

Natasha Lopez, M.S, LMFT, LCA

Therapists in Mesa Arizona - Shannon Barousse LMFT - The Arizona Relationship Institute

Shannon Barousse, LAMFT

Therapists in Mesa Arizona - Charmaine Fuller MC BHT - The Arizona Relationship Institute

Charmaine Fuller, LAC

Donnella Corey Counselor and Therapist in Mesa Arizona - The Arizona Relationship Institute

Donnella Corey, LAC

Therapists in Mesa Arizona - Regina O'Brien LAC - The Arizona Relationship Institute

Regina O'Brien LAC

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