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Stop Avoiding Your Negative Emotions
Posted On : Monday, December 17th, 2018| By Carolyn Claire
It is quite common for people in our culture to avoid our negative emotions (jealousy, sadness, anger, resentment). In fact, I would argue that we also try to help people we care about to avoid these emotions as well. We try to look on the positive side, or 'fix' the problem, or find some 'reason' for the upsetting event. Yet research shows that experiencing and accepting all of our emotions is plays an important role in our mental well being. This
Talking about Consent
Posted On : Saturday, November 24th, 2018| By Carolyn Claire
International Transgender Day of Remembrance – November 20
Posted On : Monday, November 19th, 2018| By Carolyn Claire
The International Transgender Day of Remembrance is time for our community to come together and to draw attention to the violence that the transgender and gender nonconforming community experiences. On this day we take time to remember those who have been murdered because of hatred and/or...
Read MoreWho Initiates Sex? And Why it Matters.
Posted On : Saturday, November 17th, 2018| By Carolyn Claire
The question of who initiates sex within a partnership can become a contentious issue. This video makes the case that it is for both individuals in a partnership to initiate sexual intimacy. Displaying enthusiasm to connect sexually is seen to be vital to the well-being of a...
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