Barbara Winter PhD-Psychologist, Sexologist and Relationship Expert

03/16/2026

The ethicist on what to share with your kids about s*xual-intimate betrayals . . Check out my upcoming blog where the landscape changes when the kids are first to make discovery.

My wife worries that withholding such a significant fact becomes an ongoing deception that could undermine trust.

03/09/2026

s*x doesnt have to shut down for the older population . . .

With longevity comes the opportunity for an extended s*x life, which some seniors find by staying active and open-minded.

03/02/2026

https://www.washingtonpost.com/wellness/2026/03/01/estrangement-adult-children-advice/
Available in Apple News Today.

You’re right, things have changed. And you may need to be flexible to re-establish a relationship with your adult child.

02/16/2026

Joshua Coleman on “no contact” . .

A leading expert on family rifts describes what to do when a relationship between a parent and child is on the brink of breaking.

01/31/2026

https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2026/jan/30/why-men-resist-therapy-mental-health-problems?fbclid=IwZnRzaAPrSBFleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEefaRRWmJbk4OAXjb4sutCdIaI2L4zyifYJRNHdGtjqv4cqz1AhUDgddeeaX0_aem_GcqE9W_deZ6XztjO03At2Q

A clinical psychologist on why men still don’t seek help for their mental health

01/31/2026

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/01/10/well/s*x-drive-libido-desire.html?unlocked_article_code=1.IlA.ZIn4.b8j_fXpt6skS&smid=url-share

Experts say scheduling s*x is fine, but there are even more effective ways to cultivate intimacy.

01/31/2026

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/01/15/well/mind/ask-therapist-depressed-friend.html?unlocked_article_code=1.IlA.LKxk.em-b2qbDA_ug&smid=url-share

Our Ask the Therapist columnist, Lori Gottlieb, advises a reader who wants to help a struggling pal but is growing frustrated.

12/15/2025

For all couples therapists . . . back by popular demand from 2019, and coming this April 10-11th, 2026 to Delray Beach 🌴🌴 Michael Barnett, ICEEFT certified trainer, author and psychotherapist, leads:

TRANSFORMING ADDICTION THROUGH ATTACHMENT AND EMOTIONALLY FOCUSED COUPLES THERAPY.

Hosted by the South Florida E.F.T.

Couples dealing with addiction bring a level of intensity, shame, and reactivity that can overwhelm even seasoned clinicians. But when we understand the attachment system underneath the behavior, everything changes.

If you work with couples, or want to, this training is for you. (prerequisites apply).
✔️ Learn how addiction hijacks the attachment system
✔️ Tools to stabilize reactivity in-session
✔️ How to work with betrayal, compulsive s*xual behavior, and shame
✔️ Step-by-step interventions you can use right away
✔️ Video demos, role plays, and structured practice

Early access + registration: 👇👇https://www.southfloridaeft.com/addiction-eft-training.html

check out the training video 👇👇

12/14/2025

A new reflection on addiction, dopamine, and pause. Inspired by a recent New York Times interview with Dr. Anna Lembke. Read more in link. *xaddictionrecovery

12/14/2025

This post was inspired by Dr. Anna Lembke's interview with New York Times earlier this year: Anna Lembke and the Three Circle Plan.
link in comments

12/13/2025

11/28/2025

There are times to repair . . .

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/understanding-the-erotic-code/202511/estrangement-compassion-and-coming-home?fbclid=IwZnRzaAOV2Z1leHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEe9Piv0djVQMM6YJeGt8rL7hnXcyWTG5Zio5kmqknLXZMwlAAEDIZPUg8xSdA_aem_B0cvzFyJOpg5-XDiR6_xkg

Personal Perspective: Repairing a painful family relationship is often more challenging than ending it—but in my case, it was the more rewarding path.