Reimagining Love Healing Relationships: Reclaim the Masculine and Feminine Within with Dené Logan
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Sep 10, 2024 
Dené Logan, a marriage and family therapist and Depth Psychology expert, dives into the intricate dance between masculine and feminine energies. She discusses the societal conditioning that shapes our identities and how it affects intimacy and emotional expression. Highlighting her book, 'Sovereign Love,' Dené explores how recognizing these internal energies can heal relationships. She advocates for emotional honesty, challenging traditional roles, and urges couples to celebrate each other's strengths, especially in the wake of life's challenges.
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Girly Girl Behavior
- Dr. Solomon's son's teacher criticized boys' conflict as "girly girl behavior."
- This simultaneously dismissed their feelings and reinforced stereotypes about girls' emotions.
Gendered Expectations & Fear
- Societal expectations pressure us into specific gender roles, causing fear of undesirability.
- This fear originates when we're told to "man up" or be softer and deepens unless addressed.
Secure Attachment Post-Divorce
- Dené Logan discusses reimagining secure attachment with her child's father after their divorce.
- Despite changing their relationship form, they maintain a strong secure attachment demonstrated through attunement and support.