Linda Kirkman: Relationship Skills for Life in Bendigo, Victoria | Counsellor

Linda Kirkman: Relationship Skills for Life

Locality: Bendigo, Victoria

Phone: +61 419 402 373

Address: View Street 3550 Bendigo, VIC, Australia

Website: http://www.lindakirkman.org

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23.01.2022 This shows a creative way to have connection and joy. Great story

23.01.2022 ‘This brings into question what the purpose of consent is free and pleasurable participation in mutually-desired sex, or protection from liability?’ https://pursuit.unimelb.edu.au//consent-apps-are-a-bad-ide?

23.01.2022 Wow, this episode of the Feminist Survival Project 2020 on sex is brilliant. https://podcasts.apple.com//feminist-surviva/id1485281031

22.01.2022 'Most of society does not really believe that casual, nonmonogamous encounters can actually hold meaning, rather than simply serve as crude ways to blow off steam. I know that they can. Living as a purposefully single and promiscuous person was one way to know others, one way to find joy in the world, and it’s gone for now. Single people have lost something important, and should be allowed to bemoan it. The complaints of a single person don’t begrudge or contradict the pain ...of the harangued parent or the anguished daughter missing her sick father. Our struggles are not undermined if society also concedes that there are people who once got substantial meaning from interacting in ways that are now impossible through dating or casual sex. We are also going through something painful, without even the socially approved validity of the nuclear unit to back us up.' https://t.co/lTFHRfzQwu

21.01.2022 Endometriosis is a huge problem for many people. It affects sex lives too. How much do you know about it? This podcast has lots of useful information. https://podcasts.apple.com//podcast/the-v-hive/id1379107302

21.01.2022 Love and strength to trans people everywhere, this week and all weeks.

21.01.2022 This is a test post. Consensual hugs are good things.This is a test post. Consensual hugs are good things.

21.01.2022 Ten must know penis facts from Tess, the Intimacy OT https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LoRDzP_X6F0&feature=youtu.be

21.01.2022 Herpes. So common, yet associated with a lot of stigma and shame. This podcast won’t kill you, yet will inform you a lot about herpes. https://podcasts.apple.com//this-podcast-will/id1299915173

20.01.2022 Beautiful, nuanced article. 'Language can enact, reveal, and perpetuate ideological biases. In this article, I apply the anti-oppressive practice strategy of shifting the analytical gaze: I am not writing primarily about polyamorous and multi-partnered people as targets of inquiry but instead writing as a polyamorous psychotherapist about everyday monogamism within counselling and psychotherapy. I have chosen to use the phrase polyamorous and multi-partnered people to acknowledge polyamorous people who may or may not have multiple partners at any given time, as well as multi-partnered people who do not identify as polyamorous.' https://pacja.org.au//challenging-everyday-monogamism-mak/

20.01.2022 Such useful and promising research

19.01.2022 Timely reminder!

17.01.2022 Online abuse against non-binary and binary trans people is unfortunately common online. Although some forms of online anti-trans abuse are overtly hostile, unintentional or well-intentioned forms of online abuse also cause harm. Check out this article by our volunteers Dr Gávi Ansara & Gene to learn more of the intentional changes you can make to prevent it. This article was written as part of OHPI’s July campaign to tackle online Homophobia & Transphobia. The complete arti...cle can be found at: https://ohpi.org.au/anti-trans-abuse-online/ See more

17.01.2022 Conflict is inevitable. How you respond to/address it is what’s important

15.01.2022 What’s your desire like? Have you explored whether your style is spontaneous or responsive? Great piece from @JoanPrice about ways to explore this. Remember to take your time

14.01.2022 How good are you at recognising a genuine apology? Or making one? Fascinating podcast from The Allusionist https://podcasts.apple.com//p/the-allusionist/id957430475

12.01.2022 @rubyrare #sexeducation

11.01.2022 Great interview with excellent points for sexologists

11.01.2022 This talk (video or transcript) on healing trauma is quite lovely, and practical.

11.01.2022 The latest national Writing Themselves In report is available Writing Themselves In 4 THE HEALTH AND WELLBEING OF LGBTQA+ YOUNG PEOPLE IN AUSTRALIA

10.01.2022 I’ve read this article and not gone to the rest of the website yet this approach to sexuality education sounds excellent.

10.01.2022 Ten vulva and vagina facts from Tess the Intimacy OT https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ctToDfqNnpE

10.01.2022 Betty Dodson has done fabulous work over her lifetime. People are donating their orgasm energy to her dying.

09.01.2022 How can you build and maintain emotional and physical connection when sleeping apart? I enjoy reading Maureen Matthews’ column and it’s fun to be quoted in it.

08.01.2022 Daniel Reeders is a highly skilled health communicator and worth reading, and following on Twitter as @engagedpractx "To prevent panic, promote efficacy and reliability" https://badblood.blog/to-prevent-panic-promote-efficacy-an/

08.01.2022 This free online conference celebrating all things bi starts 18 September, goes all weekend, and looks brilliant.

08.01.2022 I highly recommend this podcast. It’s evidence-based, funny, and relevant. The latest episode, Even More Social Distancing, explains the psychology of learned helplessness using the example of Colin Firth swimming. It might help you understand the extrovert in your life better. https://www.feministsurvivalproject.com/

07.01.2022 Do you see a therapist? Are you a therapist? Therapist down time is care for clients as well as care for themselves.

06.01.2022 Sex is sinful and dirty, and magically transforms on your wedding night into allowed and beautiful? Yeah nah. Good article.

06.01.2022 Something to consider when reuniting with family, and whenever you are around children.

06.01.2022 I often get calls from people worried about being addicted to sexual behaviours in some way. Not only is the addiction label not supported by the evidence, considering yourself to be an addict leads to all kinds of other harms, including psychological suffering, anxiety, and depression. My response to callers is that I don't take an addiction approach, as it comes with a lot of shame--which is in itself harmful--yet will happily discuss problematic behaviours. Devid Ley has done a lot of work on this https://www.psychologytoday.com//your-belief-in-porn-addic

06.01.2022 This podcast has apology in the title yet it is so much more than that. It is about how to listen with curiosity and care, and respond to conflict while not doing further harm. Well worth a listen. Listen to Harriet Lerner and Brené - I’m Sorry: How To Apologize & Why It Matters, Part 2 of 2 from Unlocking Us with Brené Brown on Apple Podcasts. https://podcasts.apple.com//unlocking-us-wit/id1494350511

05.01.2022 I’m VERY excited to be on Lance TV tonight, and honoured to be invited by the fabulous Lance DeBoyle

05.01.2022 Happy IDAHOBIT day everyone. On this day in 1990, the World Health Organisation took homosexuality off the list of recognised mental health disorders. IDAHOBIT, or International Day against Homophobia, Biphobia, Transphobia and Intersex discrimination marks that anniversary Today is a day to stand with the LGBTIQA+ community, to celebrate our progress, and to raise awareness of the ongoing persecution, violence and discrimination we still face across the globe. Wear some rainbows, do some reading and use your democratic rights wisely.

04.01.2022 If you have access to iView in Australia, this is free till 3 October. Delightful, and a wonderful look at the determination and diversity of young women

01.01.2022 Consent matters all the time. The scene in question is definitely not ok

01.01.2022 Happy National Kink Month: Which face best reflects yours?