Therapy | Romance Is Everything. Rediscover The Joy Of Playtime https://intimatetickles.com Thu, 17 Jul 2025 07:47:06 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://intimatetickles.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/cropped-nn-headshot-in-square-32x32.png Therapy | Romance Is Everything. Rediscover The Joy Of Playtime https://intimatetickles.com 32 32 Why AI is Not a Replacement for Therapy https://intimatetickles.com/why-ai-is-not-a-replacement-for-therapy Thu, 17 Jul 2025 07:47:04 +0000 https://intimatetickles.com/why-ai-is-not-a-replacement-for-therapy As a practicing individual and couples therapist, I am observing along with the world, the way AI is rapidly changing how we live, work, and even support our mental health. With accessible chatbots, it’s never been easier to ask questions or get feedback on anything within seconds. But when it comes to deep emotional healing, there’s an important question we need to ask ourselves: While AI can…

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]]> How to Work on Yourself for Lasting Change https://intimatetickles.com/how-to-work-on-yourself-for-lasting-change Wed, 02 Apr 2025 06:26:56 +0000 https://intimatetickles.com/how-to-work-on-yourself-for-lasting-change The pursuit of self-improvement is a process that can unfold over your lifetime, a journey of uncovering your authentic self and building a life of meaning and fulfillment. Learning how to work on yourself is not a destination, but a continuous process that profoundly impacts your emotional health, quality of life, and your potential for genuine happiness . It’s about tending to your inner world…

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]]> Middle-Aged Women: Thriving Through Emotional and Relationship Transitions https://intimatetickles.com/middle-aged-women-thriving-through-emotional-and-relationship-transitions Sat, 10 Aug 2024 10:10:09 +0000 https://intimatetickles.com/middle-aged-women-thriving-through-emotional-and-relationship-transitions Middle age, often defined as the years between 40 and 65, is a time of significant transition for many women. It’s a period marked by physical, emotional, and social changes, which can ripple through all aspects of life, particularly emotional health and relationships . I am a middle-aged women (funny that it is still hard to say that aloud), and I can fully attest to the surge of introspection…

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]]> Help for High-Conflict Couples https://intimatetickles.com/help-for-high-conflict-couples Sat, 20 Jan 2024 20:57:47 +0000 https://intimatetickles.com/help-for-high-conflict-couples Having a healthy, loving and connected relationship is one of the most rewarding experiences. Couples often start out in a good place and can’t imagine things going awry. The biologically necessary attachment bonding chemical process (the “honeymoon” phase) that connects people can also shield each other from what might become cracks in the relationship later. Ideally, when you settle in…

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]]> Happy 2024, I Have a Few Things for You https://intimatetickles.com/happy-2024-i-have-a-few-things-for-you Wed, 27 Dec 2023 16:46:34 +0000 https://intimatetickles.com/happy-2024-i-have-a-few-things-for-you 2023 was quite a year. To say there have been some challenges is an understatement but my hope for you is that you are finding some inspiration and optimism for the New Year. There were highs, lows and transitions for many. LoveAndlLifeToolbox.com was about experimentation and change in 2023. The site has gone through a number of shifts in the over 10 years of its existence. I continue to be…

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]]> Happy New Year! The Best of Emotional Health and Relationships 2022 https://intimatetickles.com/happy-new-year-the-best-of-emotional-health-and-relationships-2022 Sat, 28 Jan 2023 00:04:01 +0000 https://intimatetickles.com/happy-new-year-the-best-of-emotional-health-and-relationships-2022 As we say farewell to 2022 and glide into 2023, my hope is that no matter what is going on around you and in the world, you remember that you and your relationships are your best resources for resilience, joy, peace and calm in this life. Whether you have been following me and this site from the beginning (2014) or have recently discovered “The Toolbox,” I am grateful for your interest and hope…

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]]> Depressed, Anxious or Other?  How A Supportive Partner Can Help https://intimatetickles.com/depressed-anxious-or-other-how-a-supportive-partner-can-help Tue, 23 Jul 2019 22:13:30 +0000 https://intimatetickles.com/depressed-anxious-or-other-how-a-supportive-partner-can-help What makes people happy? Well, it’s not money. And it’s not fame or popularity. It’s actually quite simple. It’s the people in our lives. And for many people, it’s really about one person in particular—their romantic partner. Romantic relationships are often described as one of the most significant relationships for adults. And there’s good reason for that. Think about what healthy relationships…

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