Keeping Sex and Intimacy Alive with Drs. Bill and Ginger Bercaw
Episode 15 : TIP: The Intentional Parent
Episode Synopsis
It’s Valentine’s week, and to commemorate it we have brought Drs. Bill and Ginger Bercaw into the studio to provide some insight into keeping intimacy alive and aflame during parenthood.
Emphasizing the power of open communication, the Bercaws set a bright example for couples wondering how to navigate the balancing act of a relationship with children. From people looking for a ‘magic number’ of times they should be having sex, to the need for daily accessibility with your partner, this show is choc full of some seemingly simple tips on how to remain intimate with your co-parent.
Guest Bio
Drs. Bill and Ginger Bercaw are Clinical Psychologists specializing in relationships and sexual issues. They are the only married, doctoral-level, Clinical Psychologist relationship experts holding certifications in both Sex Therapy (CST) and Sexual Addiction (CSAT). The Bercaws are the Founding Directors of the California Center for Healing, Inc., a psychological practice in Pasadena, CA, and have recently published two books: From the Living Room to the Bedroom: A Modern Guide to Lasting Intimacy and The Couple’s Guide to Intimacy: How Sexual Reintegration Therapy Can Help Your Relationship Heal.
Episode Breakdown
00:01 Introduction
00:45 Welcoming Drs. Bill and Ginger Bercaw.
01:39 Dealing with the “natural cooling-off period” in a relationship.
03:04 Becoming victims to circumstance, and the concept of ‘date’-night.
04:36 Remaining aware and intentional with your relationship.
05:43 How much sex should a couple be having? Finding the magic number.
09:38 When is there a problem?
11:22 The area that couples have most difficulty discussing.
13:34 Approaching sexuality with honesty without overcompensating.
15:36 Finding sexual normalcy in a highly sexual age.
17:53 How important is a mutually satisfying sex-life in a marriage?
20:32 Things to do on a regular basis to re-establish a couple’s flow.
24:17 How they came to write the book and develop the skill set.
27:54 Finding each other through the storm.
28:26 The Drs. show their own technique of remaining connected.
35:49 A sure sign you are on the right track.
37:58 You don’t need a deviancy to go see a therapist; the spectrum of sexual health.
41:09 Additional resources from the doctors.
42:40 Looking holistically at sexuality to maintain our relationships.
43:40 Thanks and signing off.
Additional Links
http://cacenterforhealing.com/
http://passionatemarriage.com/
http://www.psychologytoday.com/experts/barry-w-mccarthy-phd
http://twitter.com/#!/drsbercaw
http://www.tumblr.com/tagged/dr.-ginger-bercaw
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Dr. Tina Bryson
Dr. Tina Payne Bryson is a lecturer, a parenting consultant, and a therapist at pediatric & adolescent psychology associates. She speaks to groups all across the country and writes for numerous venues, most recently the pbs series “this emotional life.” her book, co-authored with dr. Dan Siegel, is called the whole-brain child: 12 revolutionary strategies to nurture your child’s developing mind. She’s a mom to three school-aged boys.
Greg Matuskiewicz
Greg is a former Microsoft executive and father of a five year old boy. He is a three time Iron man ® triathlete, master gardener and activist parent. Greg enjoys marathon running, surfing and spending time with his wife, Peggi and their son Lincoln.
