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Combating Negative Body Image
By Robyn Flores, MS, LMFT-A, LPC-C For many individuals, having a negative perception of their own personal body image is a constant struggle. It can be exhausting. Here are four strategies to try in moments when you may be experiencing unhelpful thoughts around body image: Gain awareness: What unhelpful thoughts are you having about your…
Read MoreVideo: Get to know Robyn Flores
As of September of 2020, Robyn Flores is one of Respark’s newest therapists! Watch as our Intake Coordinator & Clinical Manager, Taylor Spaziani, learns more about how Robyn came to specialize in sex therapy, what makes her unique, two ways you can “respark” your sex life, and much more. Robyn is also trained in eating…
Read MoreVideo: Get to know Katie Green
Our very own Respark Intake Coordinator & Clinical Manager, Taylor Spaziani, sits down with Respark Therapist, Katie Green, and gets to know her on a more personal level. Learn about Katie’s bucket list items, favorite books and podcasts, and even get some of her advice for those of you looking into becoming a sex…
Read MoreLast Respark Support Group | 5.12.20
In our last Respark support group, we discussed how we can continue to maintain and strengthen our mental health as we prepare to face the unknown of what lies ahead for the year of 2020. We are unsure at this point how long this pandemic is going to stick around for, and what that’s going…
Read MoreRespark Support Group #5 | 4.28.20
During this week’s support group, we discussed sexual well being during the pandemic. Upon discussion with our participants, it seems obvious that half of us are experiencing a spike in our sexual desire, while the other half of us are experiencing some serious lows. Justin Lehmiller discusses the science and research around why the pandemic…
Read MoreVideo: Get to know Vielca McBride
Sit down with our very own Respark Intake Coordinator & Clinical Manager, Taylor Spaziani, as she learns more about Respark Therapist, Vielca McBride! Vielca shares with us how she’s wanted to be in the sex therapy field ever since she was a little girl, what you can expect from your first session with her and…
Read MoreMalia Scott’s Favorite Parts of Telehealth Coaching
Malia Scott is one of our worldwide coaches and soon to be our Denver, CO therapist! Malia knows that transitioning to an online format has been difficult for us all, but she has found some amazing silver linings along the way. Malia says, “My favorite thing about online telehealth/telecoaching is the accessibility and comfort for…
Read MoreRespark Support Group #4 | 4.21.20 Helpful Resources to get us through the pandemic
In this week’s Respark support group, we talked about what we can do to remain uplifted and try our best to look forward to our futures, even when it feels like we are frozen in time. We shared local news articles and discussed the importance of finding credible news sources as there is so much…
Read MoreVideo: Get to know Evelyn Hill
Sit down with our very own Respark Intake Coordinator & Clinical Manager, Taylor Spaziani, as she learns more about Respark Therapist, Evelyn Hill! Evelyn gives us an inside look into what goals she sets for her sessions with clients, how her personality and humor make her unique, and how role-play can help “respark” your sex…
Read MoreHelpful Resources for Covid-19 – Respark Support Group #3 | 4.14.20
For this week’s support group, we discussed more free resources, some light-hearted stories and videos, and also discussed the topic of toxic positivity. This pandemic is not an easy ride for any of us, and we should avoid being “too positive” as it can aim to erase the struggle we are all enduring. It…
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