Coronavirus Dating

I have been reading more than ever, how about you? The more I read the more I realize so many people are having difficulties navigating their love life during this time. I came across “Coronoavirus isolation is creating new couples” by Maddy Savage that I wanted to share. What’s it like living and working in… Continue reading Coronavirus Dating

Hooking Up Vs Connecting Up

by Garet Bedrosian I recently read an interesting article, The Decisive Marriage by Tara Parker-Pope. The article is about how couples who are more decisive before marriage have more successful relationships. I am particularly intrigued because I work with so many people interested in finding and keeping happy, intimate, and long lasting relationships. Their desire to find… Continue reading Hooking Up Vs Connecting Up

Freedom to Love

By Garet Bedrosian  Touched by an Angel by Maya Angelou We, unaccustomed to courage exiles from delight live coiled in shells of loneliness until love leaves its high holy temple and comes into our sight to liberate us into life. Love arrives and in its train come ecstasies old memories of pleasure ancient memories of… Continue reading Freedom to Love

The Zen of May Gray/June Gloom

Here in San Diego we have a saying, ‘May Gray, June Gloom’ which describes the weather during this time of year when our infamous sunny, blue skies turn into cold, damp, overcast gray. We owe the cooler, overcast climate during these months to the cold water current flowing from British Columbia, Canada and Alaska to California.… Continue reading The Zen of May Gray/June Gloom

Personal History vs Being in Love

  I just found out that May is Personal History month which naturally caused me to think about my own history. This is a picture of my paternal grandmother, Anna Bozigian Bedrosian who, because of her determination, inspired me to reach for a better life. As a therapist and a person eager for self knowledge I’ve… Continue reading Personal History vs Being in Love

Do you believe in magic?

Do you believe in Magic? I don’t know about you but I definitely believe in magic. I just watched ‘Finding Neverland’ again. If you’ve never seen it you must put it on your watch list. I won’t be a plot spoiler but I will tell you that it is about J.M. Barrie writing Peter Pan.… Continue reading Do you believe in magic?

What is Your Heart Expression?

Are you asking yourself the same question I’m asking myself…what happened to the summer? We just celebrated Labor Day, already! One of my incredible summer adventures was a horseback riding trip to Monument Valley, Utah. Being on horseback, surrounded by 50 millions year old structures challenged my limiting beliefs. In relation to the wonders of the world… Continue reading What is Your Heart Expression?

Spring into Your Intuition

By Garet Bedrosian, LCSW, CIRT, CBT, CET Glorious, blooming springtime is in full swing, with joyous new life everywhere we look. Flowers, trees, babies, puppies—we can feel the sap rising, the juices flowing. Things are percolating . . . what new opportunity will today bring? Tending our inner garden Spring is a wonderful season to… Continue reading Spring into Your Intuition

6 Traditions to Make Your New Year the Best Ever

by Garet Bedrosian, LCSW, CIRT, CBT, CET The holidays are almost over. How’d you do? Same-same. Not so bad. Best ever. I used to hate the holidays. I hated them for every reason in the book. Wrong family, wrong partner or no partner, too much alcohol, not enough money, too hot, too cold, too big,… Continue reading 6 Traditions to Make Your New Year the Best Ever

Catch 22: Longing for Intimacy versus Fear of Vulnerability

By Garet Bedrosian, LCSW, CIRT, CBT, CET I have been privileged to witness profound healing for thousands of individuals and couples over the last 30 years. My therapeutic style invites deep, life changing exploration so I am quite familiar with delving into the depths of the soul-self and navigating through the obstacles of pain, fear, and… Continue reading Catch 22: Longing for Intimacy versus Fear of Vulnerability