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The Couple's Relationship with Chronic Illness
A couple’s relationship can affect the development and management of a chronic illness in a variety of ways. As a psychotherapist who...
Dec 16, 20182 min read


Sex and Chronic Illness
You have met the partner of your dreams. The both of you have excellent communication and your sex life is very healthy. All of a sudden...
Dec 2, 20184 min read


The History of Chronic Pain and the Link to Psychotherapy
Did you know that chronic pain has been the cause of human suffering from the beginning of time? Stories about pain and its devastating...
Nov 30, 20184 min read


"What If"
Having chronic pain and illness really does take a toll on the body. It also takes a toll on the mind. It waxes and wanes on you and...
Nov 21, 20182 min read


Will Sex Make My Pain Worse?
I get this question all the time from my clients. I rarely tell my clients with chronic pain and illness to discontinue sexual activity,...
Nov 4, 20182 min read


The Myth That People With Chronic Pain and Illness Don’t Want Sex
The other day I had one of my clients come into session and say…. “Dr. Phillips, my rheumatologist really pisses me off….she assumes I...
Oct 28, 20182 min read


Interventions for Chronic Pain and Illness: Acceptance
Who really wants to accept their chronic pain condition or a chronic illness? You pray every day that a miracle will happen or an amazing...
Oct 22, 20182 min read


Interventions for Chronic Pain and Illness: Why Psychotherapy? Part 1
Colleagues and other mental health professionals often ask me how I treat chronic pain and illness. They ask what are the methods I use...
Oct 8, 20183 min read


Chronic Illness and Sexuality: What Do You Mean I Can’t Have Sex?!
Imagine going to a doctor and he or she informing you that you will never have an intimate relationship due to your chronic pain...
Oct 2, 20183 min read


The Link Between Sexual Trauma and Chronic Pain
As a psychotherapist specializing in the treatment of chronic pain and sexual health, I have found in my work a significant link between...
Sep 23, 20184 min read


Chronic Pain, Illness, and Sex....What?
Individuals with chronic pain and illness can constantly experience emotional distress. It can also affect a person's ability to engage...
Sep 20, 20182 min read
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