Grief is Like a Fingerprint

After years of struggling to stay present during sex, one caller wonders if her fantasies are keeping her from the intimacy she longs for. The more she depends on fantasies of domination and humiliation, the more she questions what they mean about her and her relationships. Esthe ...  Show more

After decades together, he wonders whether he can stay in a marriage where intimacy and connection has all but disappeared. He's touch-starved and lonely and questioning whether preserving the family unit for the sake of his young daughter, is worth the cost of losing himself. Es ...  Show more

In this insightful episode of "Celeste, the Therapist," Celeste delves into the topic of grieving relationships. She explains that grief is not limited to the loss of loved ones who have passed away but also encompasses the end of relationships with those who are still living. ...

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Kate and Michelle share personal stories of grief and loss from their own lives while also discussing DBT skills that can be helpful when processing grief. TRIGGER WARNING: Material that may be triggering is discussed from 32:30-33:55, 39:33-40:00, and 46:47-48:12. The episode as ...  Show more