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My approach to couples therapy
My approach to couples work is curious, compassionate, creative, and connected. I’m a passionate believer in the power of deep listening.
Rachel Harlich, LCSW
Nov 1, 20232 min read
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Use Your Nervous System to Explore Gender & Create Safety & Euphoria: The Gender Polyvagal Maps
Paying attention to the nervous system experiences for trans and non-binary folks can be healing, and a new resource for increased awareness
Rachel Harlich, LCSW
Jan 25, 20227 min read
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Why Kink is an integral part of Pride
And why keeping it at Pride saves lives. LGBTQ+ communities and Kink/BDSM/Leather communities overlap in many crucial ways, and I refuse...
Rachel Harlich, LCSW
May 31, 20212 min read
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5 Key Concepts in Polyvagal Theory
Polyvagal Theory (created by Stephen Porges and written extensively about by Deb Dana) is a framework for our mental and physical health...
Rachel Harlich, LCSW
Apr 2, 20214 min read
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Why Involve the Body in Psychotherapy?
Welcome back! March's blog theme will be Somatic Therapy & Healing [Somatic means having to do with the body, FYI]. When I polled my...
Rachel Harlich, LCSW
Mar 9, 20212 min read
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What IS LGBTQIA+ Competent Therapy?
So far this month, we've talked a lot about what is NOT LGBTQIA+ competent therapy - let's pivot a bit to talk about DOES constitute...
Rachel Harlich, LCSW
Mar 8, 20212 min read
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Why is LGBTQIA+ *Incompetent* Care So Harmful?
Whether we're talking the extreme of "conversion therapy" or the microagressions of a well-intentioned psychotherapist, there is a lot...
Rachel Harlich, LCSW
Jan 31, 20213 min read
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Why LGBTQIA+ Competent Therapy is So Essential
For most of us in the LGBTQIA+ community, it is generally known that receiving competent, safe, or even (dare to dream) affirming care...
Rachel Harlich, LCSW
Jan 26, 20213 min read
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