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Dr. Chalmer specializes in working with couples. He brings to this work a wide-ranging curiosity and intelligence, an ability to connect with people, and a passion for helping people live happier, healthier lives. 

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Betrayal and Forgiveness: How to Navigate the Turmoil and Learn to Trust Again
Dr. Bruce Chalmer

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What Do We Talk About In Couples Sessions?

Whatever issues you may bring to therapy, be it infidelity, sexual issues, parenting concerns, or any other kind of relationship problem, Dr. Chalmer will help the two of you get past blame and find healing.

Check out Dr. Chalmer’s books, podcast, videos, and blog to learn more about how he works with you about a wide range of issues, including sex (and how to go from plain old sex to good sex to sacred sex), marriage, faith, cheating and healing from affairs, forgiveness, communication, aging, cross-dressing, porn, and many more topics.

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Betrayal isn’t just when someone hurts you. Betrayal is when someone important in your life hurts you when you assumed they would never hurt you that way. It’s a double-whammy: Not only are you hurt by what they did, but you’re also forced to question your own judgment. “I thought I knew you—who are you? And what other horrible surprises will happen next?”
from Dr. Chalmer's bookBetrayal and Forgiveness
Erotic charge is not just when you’re having sex. It’s like, when you’re doing the dishes, and there’s this little sense there that any moment you could just fall into each other’s arms, and you just don’t happen to be doing that at the moment. The attraction is there—it’s almost palpable.
From Our Podcast“Plugging in the Erotic Charge”
What stable couples tend to do is avoid rocking the boat, because stability is important, and anxiety is a miserable feeling. But intimacy often requires raising anxiety. And thus begins what I’ve called the death spiral for passion in a couple: to avoid threatening stability, they stop risking intimacy.
From Dr. Chalmer's BookIt's Not About Communication
How you’re communicating is a consequence of what you’re communicating, and that’s a function of a lot more than just communication.
From Dr. Chalmer's BookIt's Not About Communication
Trying to follow communication rules when you’re not doing well won’t make you do well. In fact, when a couple isn’t doing well, they find it impossible to follow the rules. By way of analogy, ever notice how Rafael Nadal grunts loudly whenever he hits the tennis ball? Guess what? Grunting when you hit the ball won’t make you play like Rafa.
From Dr. Chalmer's BookIt's Not About Communication
A lack of intimacy becomes destabilizing. If stability provides the roots for a relationship, intimacy provides the energy for growth.
From Dr. Chalmer's BookReigniting the Spark
Symptoms of a relationship deprived of intimacy can include affairs, sudden departures, depression in one or both parties, substance abuse, seemingly pointless arguments, and general relationship malaise.
From Dr. Chalmer's BookIt's Not About Communication

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What the Heck is Self-Love, Anyway? An Interview with Jonathon Aslay

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https://youtu.be/gTCxfh1Kxq0 Our guest in this episode, Jonathon Aslay, is a relationship coach who works especially with people (most often women, but some men) in mid-life. We talk about the particular issues that arise for people at that stage of life, and how Jonathon helps them navigate them. It’s a lively discussion—we had fun! Jonathon’s website

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https://youtu.be/_K5dL-JUkLI Our guest in this episode, Brian Hite, has quite the blend of experiences to offer: he’s a Hollywood stuntman with over 100 credits, a Ph.D. in Organizational Psychology, and a sports performance coach. In his speeches and trainings, Brian challenges some conventional assumptions about pressure, motivation, and performance. And his energy is contagious—check out

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Sex Therapy for Older Adults: An Interview with Dr. Jenn Kennedy

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https://youtu.be/PmpZOH5kkkU What are some of the issues that come up for older adults in sex therapy? Our guest in this episode, Dr. Jenn Kennedy, tells us how  she helps older couples navigate the changes and challenges of maintaining and improving their sexual connection. Dr. Kennedy’s website is https://pleasureproject.us/. Do you have ideas for topics or

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