Heart-to-Heart Counseling proudly presents our blog/reading room. Dedicated to the development of high self-esteem and deep intimacy between partners by reducing ego and enhancing the spirit.

The Art and Science of Intimate Communication
In any relationship, miscommunication happens. Different worldviews and emotional processing styles can lead to misunderstandings, especially in emotionally charged or vulnerable conversations. If this sounds familiar, this message is for you. What does our MDRT … Read more

Creating flexible boundaries in the context of transparency, vulnerability, and trauma recovery
As we journey through trauma recovery, forming and maintaining healthy relationships can be challenging yet rewarding. No man or woman is an island, and we all require supportive connections with others, especially as we recover … Read more

The panopticon (prison) of should
The effects of using should in and out of intimate relationships When your intimate partner should(s) on you, they are laying their expectation and judgment of how you are supposed to think, feel, or behave, … Read more

Trauma and Intimacy: The overlooked Killer of connection and love
How admitting, detoxifying, and resolving previous traumas can create the love, closeness, and authenticity you have always longed for. The ubiquitous nature of trauma We have learned through our research and our work with our … Read more

Transcendent Sexuality: An Icon of Multidimensional Relational Psychotherapy (MDRT)
In our extensive journey through clinical practice and research, spanning many decades (Rashidian et al., 2013, 2015, 2018), we’ve guided thousands of couples through their relational and sexual challenges. These challenges show up in various … Read more

Spirituality – The Domain of Sexual Transcendence
In the world of intimate relationships, there’s a special place where spirituality and connection meet. It is a sacred space where souls deeply connect as we move back and forth between separateness and union. …It … Read more