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postheadericon Certified in Love

Love — there are many definitions of love – but this is one of my favorite – “Love is accepting someone just the way they are without trying to change or improve them.” I completely agree – if you don’t love the person for who the are – then its not love. People do not change – so, getting into a relationship and especially considering marriage with a person that you want to change is an exercise in futility. Another one of my favorite ideas is that you should love a person – faults and all. We all have “faults” and shortcomings etc – but they are all a part of who we are as a person.

I’ve always said that the people I loved the most have always been friends first and often friends after we broke up – although not right after we broke up :) That leads into the main ingredients of love – they include:

  1. Friendship
  2. Trust
  3. Respect
  4. Passion
  5. Communication

Something I’ve also said many times is that it is hard to love someone else and to accept their love – when you don’t love yourself. That isn’t a selfish love – but a healthy self love.

Letting go of the past is another important element of a healthy loving relationship. In order to enter into a new relationship — we have to let go of the past. We need to be brutally honest with ourselves to determine why a relationship didn’t work out – and then look for any patterns in past relationships.

There are six types of love – do you know the names and what each means? Do you know that some combinations are healthy and some are disastrous? This course outlines the full description of each type of love, which kinds of love are a good match and which ones are not — it gives new meaning to the idea that just being “in love” is enough to make a good relationship.

These are some sections in Loveology University’s Course on Love -

  • Definition of Love
  • Ingredients of Love
  • Letting Go Of The Past
  • Rejection
  • Forgiveness
  • Finding Everlasting Love
  • Flirting
  • Communicating Love
  • Types of Love
  • Intimacy + Passion
  • Love vs. Lust
  • Love Around the House
  • How To Love A Woman
  • How To Love A Man
  • Breaking Up Is Hard To Do
This Course Is For You If:

  • You want to Learn the 5 Ingredients of Love
  • You want to Find and Keep Everlasting Love
  • You want to Know How to Love A Woman versus a Man
  • You want to Know the Difference Between Love and Lust

Welcome to Loveology University’s Love Certification Course. Who else offers a certification on a course as valuable as love? In this course you’ll learn about the history of love, the different kinds of love and how to get the love you need. From self-love, romantic love to passionate love, this course offers groundbreaking techniques to make your life a loving one. You’ll learn about the 5 essential ingredients to finding love, 12 keys to keeping love, how to love a woman verses how to love a man and some fascinating statistics on love around the world. So if you want more love in your life, start by becoming certified in LU’s course on love.

For more information, click here.

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postheadericon Oral Sex Certification from Loveology University

When I do interviews – one of the most popular topics is oral sex, for men and women. The funniest interview was with a man (I’ll keep his name to myself) who said he simply refuses to give his wife oral sex. However, he expect her to give him oral sex. Earlier that week, a friend sent me the link to a video about men who expect oral sex and prefer their woman swallow but they refuse to kiss her after. That is a whole other topic — but that was fresh on my mind when this host told me that. So, I gave him a very hard time about his behavior and his refusal to please his wife orally. She was in the background and it seemed that she appreciated me taking up for her :)

Do you want to understand more about oral sex? Do you want to learn how to give mind blowing oral sex? Does your partner want more oral sex, but you’re not confident about your skills? Then you need this study at home course from Loveology University. You will not believe the details that are included.   The course covers male and female oral sex details, some history of oral sex, and much more.

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These are some of the topics in the Oral Sex Course -

  • Webster’s Definition of Oral Sex, Cunnilingus & Fellatio
  • What Oral Sex Is  & What Oral Sex Is Not
  • Slang Words – Cunnilingus, Vagina, Fellatio & Penis
  • Oral Sex Myths
  • Oral Sex and Women  & Oral Sex and Men
  • Getting Your Lover to Go Down
  • How to Put a Condom on With Your Mouth
  • Techniques for His Pleasure  & Techniques for Her Pleasure
  • Tongue Workout
  • Oral Sex Positions  – Male with Female, Female with Female & Male with Male
  • Sexy Oral Games
  • Common Oral Sex Mistakes
  • Oral Sex and Your Health
  • Safer Oral Sex  & Oral Sex Concerns

There is information about to clear up common myths and misconceptions about oral sex. Much detail is included about the various body parts in the genital area – their name, their location and their functions.  And of course there are plenty of tips, techniques and much more – including intructions on how to put a condom on with the mouth.

This is the official listing for the course -

This Course Is For You If:

  • You want to Learn Dozens of New Oral Sex Techniques
  • You want to Avoid Common Oral Sex Mistakes
  • You want to Know How to Get Your Lover to Go Down on You
  • You want to Discover Advanced Oral Sex Positions

Welcome to Loveology University’s Oral Sex Certification Course. Inside you will learn all the techniques on the art of going down on a man and a woman. This course is sure to expand your knowledge on how, where, when and why to give or receive oral sex. Included are tips on staying safe while having fun such as putting a condom on with your mouth. There are dozens of different styles of doing the act itself, unique positions to enhance oral pleasure, even oral sex games to make your lovemaking an unforgettable experience so you both can enjoy all that you have learned from this mouth watering course!

For full details -

https://www.loveologyuniversity.com/ShortCourseDetails.aspx?CourseID=25

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postheadericon Why Do Millions of Women Enjoy Erotica

Some time ago, Oprah did a show about why millions of women are using porn and erotica.I thought it was very clear she was not comfortable with the topic or her guests. But in between the awkward segments with Oprah, there was some good information.

Would you like to share your thoughts of why more and more women are writing, reading and watching erotic material?

Below are full details about Oprah’s show.

It’s a multibillion dollar industry. Lisa Ling reports on why millions of awomen are using porn and erotica. Plus,  very well known porn star and entrepreneur, Jenna Jameson was a guest. Warning: This content is intended for adult audiences only.

Investigating Porn and Erotica -Lisa Ling reports on the adult film industry. Why more women are using pornography. http://www.oprah.com/article/oprahshow/20091007-tows-lisa-ling-pornography
The World’s Most Famous Porn Star – Jenna Jameson shares the secret to her success and how she changed the industry. http://www.oprah.com/article/oprahshow/20091007-tows-jenna-jameson
Beginner’s Guide to Erotica – Owners of an erotica boutique reveal the five things you need to start exploring your sensual side. http://www.oprah.com/article/oprahshow/20091007-tows-erotica-guide-boutique

Full details – http://www.oprah.com/dated/oprahshow/oprahshow-20091007-porn-erotica-report

Are you ready to learn more about sex, loves and relationships from an expert in the field? Click here.

Welcome to the Loveology University ®
If you are ready for a Love Changing experience

At Loveology University we are dedicated to providing the most accurate and innovative educational courses to appeal to a broad audience by offering a friendly environment where you can choose from a wide selection of courses for as little as $9.95 all the way up to $1,999.95 (full love coach certification) and learn at your own pace. All of our courses come in digital formats including e-books, audios, videos and slide shows for easy learning.

We guarantee that all of our courses are of the highest quality and hope that you will be completely satisfied with your new found knowledge. We believe that Loveology University is your community for information on love, relationships, romance, intimacy and sexuality, which means that we’ll do everything in our power to ensure that you not only receive the very best in education, but that you’ll enjoy yourself while doing so. To that end, we’ve enhanced your online experience with plenty of FREE material that includes:

  • The LU Library where you can read dozens of articles and the most asked questions from singles and couples.
  • Loveology TV (LUTV) and where you can watch 10 webisodes of love tips from students at Loveology University.
  • Sex Match where you can listen to 10 exciting rounds between LU Founder Dr. Ava Cadell and Renowned Urologist Dr. Jennifer Berman.
  • Research and Quizzes will educate and entertain you and they are all in the FREE ACCESS area of LU.

Part of our mission at Loveology University is to increase worldwide education and awareness on love, relationships, romance, intimacy and sexuality for adults of all ages over 18, genders, cultures, educational backgrounds and sexual orientations to enjoy and enrich their love lives, whether single or in a relationship.

Loveology University Course Catalog

Loveology University offers three Certified Long- Term Courses designed for Life Coaches, Consultants, Home Party Planners, Adult Store Owners and Entrepreneurs that want to start their own practice as a Love Coach:

  • Certified Love Coach Program (Loveologist Course)
  • Certified Master Sexpert Program
  • Certified Romantic Program

Loveology University offers dozens of Individual Courses for Singles & Couples.
Loveology University offers dozens of Educational Adult Videos for Singles & Couples.
Loveology University offers dozens of e-Books and Audio courses

Are you ready to learn more about sex, loves and relationships from an expert in the field? Click here.

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postheadericon In Search of the Perfect Orgasm, Bigasm and Trigasm

I was planning to write an article about unigasms, bigasms and trigasms, but this article has all the details and Dr Ava did a wonderful job with her instructions, so I’ll share her information with you. Even if you try these techniques and you don’t get it right the first time, remember what Dr Ava says — Practice, practice, practice….

The Big “O” In Search of the Ultimate Orgasm by Dr Ava Cadell (Founder of Loveology University)

As humans we are always in search of the ultimate orgasm whether it’s with our soul mate, a one night stand, a bottle of booze, or mind altering drugs. It is our second basic instinct after self-preservation. So why are we seeking that euphoric, mind-blowing, earth shattering, energy melting orgasm? We seek to lose that part of ourselves which connects to the everyday and mundane, and for a brief moment of eternity reach out and feel the all-embracing Karma, the essence of the universe, making, for that one brief moment, our tiny insignificant essence part of a much greater supreme whole. Perhaps therefore, the “ultimate orgasm” is our shorthand for losing the pain and hassle of being human, and seeking to transcend the fleshly prison for one brief instant in which we can float ethereally like gods.

Choose Your Orgasm

There are many different kinds of orgasm that you can experience from stimulation of different parts of your body. Each one will create different kinds of feelings ranging from quick, short, localized, deep, concentrated, to full body orgasms. This is your opportunity to experiment with as many different kinds of orgasm as you can. Remember that orgasm is good for your health so it’s doctors’ orders!

A UniGasm

This is an orgasm where stimulation is directed to one primary erogenous zone such as the penis, prostate, testicles, clitoris, G-spot, anus, or nipples. Nipple stimulation for men and women can produce an orgasm, though it’s not as common as some of the other erogenous zones. For women, having their breasts caressed and nipples sucked releases Oxytocin, the chemical that makes them feel like they are in love. Masters and Johnson discovered that one percent of women were able to achieve orgasm from breast stimulation alone. This is an area that many men enjoy stimulating during foreplay, but rarely think of as having orgasmic potential. To give memorable oral sex on her breasts and nipples you need to understand that the size of her breasts have nothing to do with the sensitivity. Ask her if she gets turned on by having her breasts played with. If so, then follow these directions. Begin by caressing and licking both of her breasts, not just her nipples. Alternate each one as you use the flat of your tongue in lapping motions all around her breasts covering every centimeter. Follow your tongue with light fingertip caresses, leaving her nipples until last. When both breasts are suitably wet from your tongue, cup your hand over one breast at a time so that the tip of her nipple rests in between your thumb and your index finger. Squeeze the fingers together so that you raise her nipple slightly, and then begin licking it with the tip of your tongue in circular motions. After about a dozen licks or so, pucker your lips around the nipple and suck gently but firmly; let your head bob up and down simultaneously. To enhance oral nipple sensation, put an ice cube in your mouth while lavishing her orally. Don’t forget to give equal attention to both breasts and nipples. When she is climaxing do not stop or change what you are doing. Let her push you away when she is ready.

For male nipple stimulation, the directions are pretty much the same, except men are more interested in having immediate nipple contact with deeper vacuum sucking motions from the woman- not so much teasing around the nipple area. Some men enjoy having their nipples nibbled on. So ladies, it’s up to you to find out how much pain or pleasure your man wants on his nipples. Some men have one nipple that is more sensitive than the other. While you suck on one, you can pinch the other one and then ask him which one feels most erotic. You could be the first one to introduce him to a UniGasm through his nipples. Now that’s what I call creating a lasting mammary, (I mean memory)!

A BiGasm

Many people are experienced with various forms of dual stimulation—a penis and a tongue, a vagina and a tongue a finger and a tongue, and various other combinations. Here are some ideal ways to create two points of stimulation at the same time.

This will be more intense than a UniGasm so it’s worth exploring. It can be licking his testicles while masturbating his penis, sucking on her clitoris while penetrating her anus with a finger (preferably covered with a finger cot), sucking his penis while massaging the testicles, licking her perineum while fingering her vagina, and lets not forget good old fashioned penetration too. Have fun experimenting with different combinations on your lover’s body. Ask for feedback so that you know which combinations are most exciting for you both.

The TriGasm for Her

So, here’s the revolution, the ultimate orgasm—TriGasm. A female TriGasm is the result of arousing 3 points of pleasure, the clitoris, G-spot, and anus simultaneously. Here are some tips for you and your partner as you go off on your TriGasm exploration.

Step 1: The woman should lie back while her partner lavishes her clitoris with oral pleasure until she has reached a level 8 on a pleasure scale of 1 to 10.
Step 2: Change course and stimulate her vulva (outside of the vagina) in small circles with your tongue for 2 minutes.
Step 3: Return to the clitoris and orally increase her level of pleasure to a 9, almost to the point of no return.
Step 4: At this peak, insert your forefinger palm up into her vagina and find her G-spot, then tap, tap, tap it gently towards her navel.
Step 5: Simultaneously with step four, stimulate her anus gently with a feather, a pinky or a vibrator to bring her to a momentous, energy-draining TriGasm!

The TriGasm for Him

The TriGasm for Men is also the result of stimulating 3 points of pleasure, the penis, the testicles and the anus simultaneously.

Step 1: The man should lie back while his partner lavishes the head of his penis with some good oral suction until he reaches a level 8 on a pleasure scale of 1 to 10.
Step 2: Then use your mouth and tongue to stimulate his testicles for 2 minutes while you masturbate his penis with your hand.
Step 3: Return to the penis orally and increase his level of pleasure to a 9, almost to the point of no return.
Step 4: At this peak, fondle his testicles as you continue to orally delight his penis and insert your forefinger palm up into his anus to find his prostate gland, then tap, tap, tap it gently.
Step 5: If all goes well, he’ll have an unforgettable, enormous TriGasm!

Blended Orgasm

A blended orgasm is much like the BiGasm with a little twist. The intention for the blended orgasm is to make it last much longer by teasing your lover and stimulating one primary erogenous zone, then teasing another, then going back to the first and so on. Start by choosing your favorite orgasm technique (such as oral stimulation on the clitoris for a woman and oral stimulation on the penis for a guy). Get aroused to a level 6 on your pleasure scale, and then switch to another orgasm technique you enjoy (such as G-spot for a woman and prostate for a guy) and get aroused to a level 7 this time. Switch back to the first technique, raise your arousal level to 8 and then back to the second technique at least three times before reaching a level 10 on your orgasm scale.

This orgasm technique is a wonderful way to monitor your pleasure scale and is most beneficial for men who suffer from premature ejaculation. Whenever they feel like they are about to reach their orgasm, they move their attention to another erogenous zone to distract the point of no return action.

Mind over Body Orgasm

Since the brain is the most erotic organ in the body, it should be no surprise that you can think your way to orgasm. Sexual thoughts can activate the brain just like sexual touching does. If you’ve ever enjoyed looking at porn, you’ll know what I’m talking about. Visuals of people having sex can automatically trigger your body into a state of arousal, making women wet and giving men erections. If you continued to watch erotica without touching yourself, you could still experience a full-blown orgasm. Even if you’re not into porn, you can achieve a mind over body orgasm by tapping into all of your five senses. To begin, wet your genitals with your own saliva or some lubricant, and then using only your imagination, think about what your lover’s tongue would feel like between your legs; what he or she smells like when fully aroused; visualize what they look like naked; imagine touching, kissing, licking and tasting his or her body. Hear them moaning with pleasure. Become aware of your own feelings as you let your excitement build. The trick here is not to touch yourself, but to let the ebb and flow of your orgasm take you on a mental journey to sexual ecstasy. This can also be fun to do with a partner as a safe sex activity.

  • Orgasm enables us to surrender complete control
  • Orgasm is the best form of escape from reality
  • Orgasm is the most natural high
  • Orgasm is wired to our brain, not between our legs
  • Orgasm gives us indisputable confidence
  • Orgasm teaches us to accept who we are
  • Orgasm satisfies us physically
  • Orgasm satisfies us emotionally
  • Orgasm can be a spiritual experience
  • Orgasm is addictive
  • Orgasm cannot be hurried or pushed by anyone
  • Orgasm can unite two lovers into one

If you have never experienced an orgasm you may be suffering from gynecological, hormonal, or even neurological disorders, but more commonly you could have a psychological block such as:

  • Traumatic past sexual experience
  • Fear of losing control of yourself
  • Resentment towards your partner
  • Feeling guilty about sex
  • Fear of pregnancy
  • Fear of intimacy
  • Fear of failure
  • Fear of rejection
  • Ignorance about your bodies responses
  • Lack of stimulation
  • Low self-esteem and self-worth
  • Being too inhibited
  • Poor communication
  • Unrealistic expectations

This article is posted here – https://www.loveologyuniversity.com/LUPages/TheBigO.aspx?a_aid=litekepr

This is only the beginning to learn More About Orgasms -

To learn much more about am online course from Dr Ava about all elements of Orgasm that is offered through Loveology University – visit this page – http://www.loveologyuniversity.com/ShortCourseDetails.aspx?CourseID=9. This is a course that you can take in your own home.

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postheadericon What is On Your List of Sexual Taboos

Recently I was sharing some thoughts with a friend about what is and what is not kinky. So – I decided to open it up for more comments. I was trying to think of the sort of things that people have told me they think are kinky. I’m sure I missed plenty of activities – but I think this list is long enough to get things started – I’d love to hear your thoughts. Comments are welcome here or private message.

Here is the beginning of the list – what do you think should be added?

  1. anal sex
  2. oral sex for him or her
  3. swallowing
  4. having your genital area shaven – male and/or female
  5. mammary intercourse
  6. anything sexual or stimulating that involves feet
  7. bondage, S & M – any BDSM
  8. sex on a plane
  9. sex outdoors or in public
  10. sex with multi partners
  11. sex in a pool or Jacuzzi
  12. masturbating in front of someone else
  13. plenty think masturbating is bad
  14. shaving your partner’s gential area
  15. sex at work
  16. masturbating at work – phone sex or chatting
  17. masturbating anywhere while having phone sex, chatting etc
  18. having an open relationship
  19. watching porn alone or with someone else
  20. dating, having sex or a relationship with someone who is significantly older or younger
  21. fantasy and role playing with your partner
  22. golden showers
  23. piercings – not your ears
  24. watching others having sex
  25. fetishes of any kind
  26. Telephone sex
  27. Sex toys
  28. Licking and by this I mean full body

PS – If you want to get a glimpse into some sexual activities that are “taboo” check this video for a course that gives you full information about many of these options — http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IHS7DDFly48

Want to learn more? http://www.loveologyuniversity.com/ShortCourseDetails.aspx?CourseID=48

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postheadericon Flirting Body Language

Flirting is a favorite activity of many men and women. But how good are you at reading his or her body language when they are flirting? Their words may say “yes” but their body language says “no”.

Flirting body language is complicated to understand and is often misinterpreted. Men flirt in different ways compared to women. How can you tell if someone is flirting with you? Does she like me? Is he interested in me? Read on for facts and tips to understand flirting signals.

Flirting Men

There are five standard body signals that indicate a man is flirting: eye contact, raising the eyebrows, giving the masculine impression, touching self, and leaning towards

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The first sign of attraction a man gives is catching your eye. If he moves on to watch another person and doesn’t look back at you, it means that he is not interested. If he glimpses at you, looks away, and then back at you again, it is a very clear indication he is attracted to you. Sometimes, eye contact doesn’t mean anything. But, if it lasts longer, it means something is running through his mind – you. The second signal, raising the eyebrow is not a very strong indication and most of the time it is done unconsciously. It often means that he finds you interesting or sexy.

The third flirting sign is that a man squares his shoulders and tries to stand tall and straight. When sitting, his feet and legs are apart. A man also tends to hook his thumbs over his belt or through his belt loop. These actions show his masculinity, with hopes that he would acquire admiration from you.

Lastly, a man who is attracted to you tries to get closer to you or lean his body towards you. This can be done intentionally or unconsciously.

Flirting Women

Research shows that women give body language signals five to six times more than men. Women give many signs they are flirting and these are easy to spot. The most common action is preening. A woman tends to play, stroke or comb her hair and sometimes toss it over her shoulder. A strong flirting preening action is when a woman uses her lips in her flirting. Licking the lips, eating slowly, drinking with poise while having eye contact, and putting on lipstick can easily seduce a man.

Slowly crossing or stroking the legs is a clear intentional flirting action by women. She may tend to adjust her clothes to expose more skin. Playing with an object, like a glass, can be a sign she likes you. But make sure she is looking at you while doing it, otherwise it means she is not interested.

“I like You”

The general signs saying that he or she is interested in you include; smiling, longer eye contact, preening, licking the lips, raising the eyebrows, playing with the hair, looking away and then back again, leaning toward you, head slightly tilted, mirroring your actions, good posture, frequent nodding, laughing, and many more. If you spot these signs, its a great time to take the next step.

“I’m Really Not Interested”

How would you know if that quick glance did not mean anything and a connection is not happening? Watch out for these body language signals; looking away and not looking back, looking at other people, slouching, sighing loudly, passive expression, playing with an object without looking at you while you talk, dull eyes, crossing the arms, and the like.

Body language can be a strong reinforcement of messages especially during flirting, seduction, and dating. Each person has different ways to express their desires, but most of these actions have general meanings that are easy to decipher and learn. Use the tips above to get started and with practice you will become a body language expert.

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postheadericon Ask a Relationship Coach About Body Language

Betty asks…

Body language used when there is attraction?

What kinds of things do people do when they are attracted to one another– in terms of body language.

For example, what does it mean when someone frequently pulls you and hugs you tightly?
What sorts of gestures or actions do you find yourself doing when you really like someone?

nikki answers:

  • They tend to open their eyes widen when they look at you – and may look at you when you look away

  • They tend to smile a lot and in the beginning it may be a smile with a nervous laugh or giggle

  • If you stop talking or want to leave, they may try to pull you back into a conversation
  • They will usually stand or sit close to you – and often facing you directly
  • They will usually keep their arms open and hands facing up when they talk to you
  • Women will often play with their hair, or flip their hair or toss it back – men with longer hair may do the same thing
  • They may lick or bite their lips when they talk or are near you
  • They will often touch you – your arm, hand, shoulder, leg etc – just a brief touch and sometimes lingering longer

 

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postheadericon Ask About Relationship Coaches

Ken asks…

What requirements are needed for a relationship coach?

I really want to get in the field of relationship/personal coaching and was wondering if anyone knew if there was any special schooling needed, internship, supervised hours, licencing, certification, etc ffor this? How bout for business coaching? also, how much do relationship coaches typicall charge, and their typical salary? Do they work from home, see their clients face-to-face or over the phone? help! thanks,

nikki answers:

Many states have not yet developed parameters, requirements, licenses, etc. for coaching, but you can research online – to see some of the options. However, be aware that all coaching is not created equal. I highly recommend the online university that I attended, which was founded by Dr Ava Cadell — she is very well know in the love, sex and relationship field and she personally has a very impressive education background. All of these things helped me know that her – Loveology University was a great place to study. The content she offers is very detailed and there are a wide number of topics that are discussed in the overall curriculum. This is the link for her Love Coach training – http://www.loveologyuniversity.com/CourseDetails.aspx?CourseID=22&a_aid=litekepr

You should definitely check it out :) I have some information on my site about love/relationship coaching – and you should check out my ebook to get an overview. This is the link to download a copy of my ebook http://myfreeinformationarticles.com/make-it-happen/

Nancy asks…

How to become a personal/relationship COACH?

I really want to get in the field of relationship/personal coaching and was wondering if anyone knew if there was any special schooling needed, internship, supervised hours, licencing, certification, etc ffor this? How bout for business coaching? I got my BA in organizational communication and minor was psychology. also, how much do relationship coaches typically charge, and their typical salary? Do they work from home, see their clients face-to-face or over the phone? help! thanks,

nikki answers:

Check with your state to see what their requirements for a license are. Relationship coaches are like consultants, but with the proper training, they can offer much more in depth information for their clients. Often they charge anywhere from $60-$120 depending on what results are needed and who sends the clients to you. Some work from a business office, but there are a good number who work through phone or online chat – Skype is a great way to work with clients long distance. Many relationship coaches also have specific niches/specialties – depending on the client’s needs, so being able to work long distance is a great way to be sure each client gets the specific help they need. This is also why it is great to network with other coaches.

You asked if there was special schooling needed. You can get coaching training and you can also take it further and pursue therapy or psychology training – but that is not necessary to be a relationship coach. As I mentioned above, I highly recommend the online university that I attended, which was founded by Dr Ava Cadell — she is very well know in the love, sex and relationship field and she personally has a very impressive education background. All of these things helped me know that her – Loveology University was a great place to study. The content she offers is very detailed and there are a wide number of topics that are discussed in the overall curriculum. This is the link for her Love Coach training – http://www.loveologyuniversity.com/CourseDetails.aspx?CourseID=22&a_aid=litekepr.

I have some information on my site about love/relationship coaching – and you should check out my ebook to get an overview. This is the link to download a copy of my ebook http://myfreeinformationarticles.com/make-it-happen/

Mary asks…

Trying to become a ReLaTionShip COACH! Where do I start?

Hi, I am trying to become a relationship coach, but I don’t know where to start! There are so many different programs, such as the ICF, CoachU, etc, and I don’t know where to begin, what program to go through, which hours transfer to who, etc. I think that the ICF requires a certain # of hours in order to be certified, but where can I get those hours? I went to their website and it was still confusing. What programs are approved by the ICF? It doesn’t look like the ICF offers any training hours on ‘relationship‘ coaching, only life coaching. Do I hav to get my life coaching certification first, then the relationship coaching certification? About what are the costs for these prgrams? I just want to get my liscence/certification/credent… within the year. Help me, where do I begin on this path, and then what do I do?? Thanks.
PS: i am a college graduate and graduated with a BA in organizational communication (a great blend of interpersonal and business comm), with a minor in Psychology. I am 23, but granted I have been “coaching” my friends and family for years now, although i never called it that. I am the first person anyone goes to for help, advice, motivation, support, for many aspects of life, most notably, relationships. I have had many healthy relationships and am currently in one.

nikki answers:

Many relationship coaches get started by offer advice, motivation and help to friends and family – and then take it to the next level by training to be a coach. I have some information on my site about love/relationship coaching – and you should check out my ebook to get an overview. This is the link to download a copy of my ebook http://myfreeinformationarticles.com/make-it-happen/
Then I highly recommend the online university that I attended, which was founded by Dr Ava Cadell — she is very well know in the love, sex and relationship field and she personally has a very impressive education background. All of these things helped me know that her – Loveology University was a great place to study. The content she offers is very detailed and there are a wide number of topics that are discussed in the overall curriculum. This is the link for her Love Coach training – http://www.loveologyuniversity.com/CourseDetails.aspx?CourseID=22&a_aid=litekepr

Lisa asks…

Where do I start to get my RELATIONSHIP COACHING certification?!?

Hi, I am trying to become a relationship coach, but I don’t know where to start! There are so many different programs, such as the ICF, CoachU, etc, and I don’t know where to begin, what program to go through, which hours transfer to who, etc. I think that the ICF requires a certain # of hours in order to be certified, but where can I get those hours? I went to their website and it was still confusing. What programs are approved by the ICF? It doesn’t look like the ICF offers any training hours on ‘relationship‘ coaching, only life coaching. Do I hav to get my life coaching certification first, then the relationship coaching certification? About what are the costs for these prgrams? I just want to get my liscence/certification/credent… within the year. Help me, where do I begin on this path, and then what do I do?? Thanks.

nikki answers:

Those coaching training programs could be okay — but for specialized relationship coaching, you need to check out Loveology University. I highly recommend the online university that I attended, which was founded by Dr Ava Cadell — she is very well know in the love, sex and relationship field and she personally has a very impressive education background. All of these things helped me know that her – Loveology University was a great place to study. The content she offers is very detailed and there are a wide number of topics that are discussed in the overall curriculum. This is the link for her Love Coach training – http://www.loveologyuniversity.com/CourseDetails.aspx?CourseID=22&a_aid=litekepr. I have some information on my site about love/relationship coaching – and you should check out my ebook to get an overview. This is the link to download a copy of my ebook http://myfreeinformationarticles.com/make-it-happen/

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postheadericon Maintain or Improve Love For Yourself in Heartbreak and Crisis – Part Two

For my initial thoughts about maintaining self-love during heartbreak and a crisis, you can find the introduction in this post — http://lovecoachjourney.com/1462/maintain-improve-love-yourself/

Remove myself from the negativity that is causing me grief. This is not always possible to do for extended periods of time as we may live or work with the cause of our heartache. But most of us can find a few moments each day to either be alone or with people who lift us up. After all most of us would rather be alone than with people who depress us.

Keep Busy. When I need to work through an issue I keep my hands busy with constructive mindless projects… cleaning out my closet, purging old clothes, rearranging my furniture or garage, gardening, baking, reading, working out, cleaning my truck, what ever it is that we can do that allows us to still think about the issue without losing our minds from idleness. This allows my mind to work through the issue and I am being progressive and distracted enough to allow my subconscious to work on the issue as I am aware that my subconscious will eventually bring the solution to my conscious state of thinking. I know getting off the couch or out of bed to do anything when we feel so heavy is almost impossible but you must get up and keep moving, doing something positive even if it only one little project per day!

Speak Positively. “I will be ok. I will get through this. Time will take care of me.

I am worthy, I just have to keep moving, keep busy.” Tell yourself, “what has happened to me is the door to a better life but I just cannot open that door yet because I am still refusing to believe it has happened and I still hurt, but I will get there, I will open that new door and allow a new way of life to present itself.”

Also we have to consciously and physically do things that will speed up the process of getting back to “normal.”

Eat or stop eating, which ever one you tend to do when you are suffering. I don’t eat which weakens the brain and body making me unable to function making my brain and body weak and I think the worst insecure thoughts when I don’t feed myself, plus I have no strength to get up. I make a conscious effort now to eat something, especially in the morning making sure my brain is fed and I think healthier thoughts with more energy.

Over eating not only adds fat to our body that we do not need, it feeds our brain with guilt and shame adding to the already self loathing we may be feeling, put the fork down and go for a walk!

Do not consume alcohol to mask the pain or do drugs that are not prescribed by your doctor. Alcohol is a depressant and will only magnify your sorrow and pathetic is what you become. Drugs will mask your pain for a minute but as soon as you sober up…the pain will have intensified because of the guilt associated with the alcohol and drug use and the vicious cycle of abuse begins. Soon you will find yourself so far down the depression chart you have no idea how to climb back up…but you can…put the bottle down and throw the drugs away…they are for happier times of celebration, which you will have and that glass of wine will taste so much sweeter.

Do not e-mail, pick up the phone to make calls or text to the person who has caused your heartache, especially if you have been drinking or doing drugs, you will only make yourself feel and appear pathetic and needy…pathetic and needy is a gross feeling which contributes to our low self esteem and we want to feel proud of our selves for getting past the moments of wanting to make contact. As each day goes by the prouder you will feel.

Do not to stay in bed or on the couch. Get up, shower, and get dressed. This will make you feel and look better to yourself. And there is no one but you who deserves to feel and look good for.

Avoid negativity. Stay close to people who lift you up! I know it is almost impossible to avoid all negativity but do your best to move away from it when you recognize it. Negative words, personalities and generally people who are always finding the worst about every situation and talking about our sorrow in a negative demeaning way only prolongs our agony….get away from them!

Talk. Don’t keep all the anxiety inside allowing it to build up, speak with at least one person who will listen, truly listen to you. It does not have to be a professional, not every one can afford professional therapy. Find that one person you can trust to tell your feelings to that is not the person who has contributed to your pain. This kind of release will help put your scattered mind back in some order. If you have no one to speak with there are community counsellors who will listen…find someone, do not try to do this by yourself, let someone know what is happening to you. I had two people who are not in my town but I call them as soon as I feel myself slipping back to being sad, they remind me of the good things in my life.

Sleep. We all need to sleep but no matter how tired our bodies are, when our minds won’t shut down sleep becomes elusive, making us more weak and vulnerable and susceptible to dis-ease. We repair our bodies and mind when we sleep. It is so easy to get our sleep patterns confused when we are suffering. Try to get up early and stay up until a reasonable time to go back to bed. Get physical to tire yourself out; this helps with the mind too! Get up when you wake up, even if it is in the middle of the night because staying in bed when you are awake allows your mind to depress you more. Get up and do something constructive, such as read a book, a craft or hobby that preoccupies your hands and mind until you are tired again.

The love we develop for ourselves. Soon you will find that time has passed and the pain has eased. The moment you realize you have turned a corner and are not so depressed or filled with anxiety, that is the moment we wish we could bottle to use in the future. Unfortunately we cannot bottle our level emotions and please understand that a smell, a photo, a name on a street sign post, an old sweater or movie will trigger memories but because we have done everything we can for ourselves to become strong again, we do not fall as far as we once did. We have developed a love for our life that was not there before the heartache and the feelings we once had of unworthiness and self loathing disappear. Today it amazes me how I want to be thankful for the heartache…I would never have developed this strength without going through it.

Continue to focus only on the positive aspects of your life, let the negative move through you without affecting you; it will pass, you will be strong and proud of yourself again….I promise!

For more information about Unfinished by Suzanne Gravelle, visit http://www.amazon.com/Unfinished-Suzanne-Gravelle/dp/192700506X and you can follow her journey on her blog – http://ontourwithsuzanne.blogspot.com.

 

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postheadericon Maintain or Improve Love For Yourself in Heartbreak and Crisis – Part One

When we are suffering a heartache, regardless of what has caused it, our minds tend to be ruled by our heart. Although we may have experienced many emotional crises in our life, each new crisis feels like the first time as each new heartache is brand new to us, we have not done this one before, it is a first. Emotions we never experienced before race through our bodies making us weak and vulnerable. We feel as if we will not make it through the day let alone the next few minutes without breaking down.

There are many stages of we must go through before we can start to accept our heart aches and move on from it and unfortunately we have no choice but to endure each stage.  These stages range from very low to extreme highs. It would be fantastic if we were able to control our emotions and skip right to recovery….but if we could do this we would not gain the wisdom or the new found strength and love we find for our selves that comes with surviving the trauma we are going through.

We swing through the emotions when they first come upon us, first we feel them, then the tears start to fall, then we start telling our selves to stop, and the next thing we know we are in a full blown emotional breakdown and we cannot, no matter how hard we try to convince our selves, we cannot stop the wave of unbelievable sadness that is moving through us.

To me, the worst parts are the self doubts and fearful feelings I cannot control.

“What’s wrong with me? What did I do? What could I have done differently to prevent this from happening?” Just a few questions we ask ourselves and the first one… “What’s wrong with me?” is the one that I had to address first.

“There is nothing wrong with me,” that is the answer. But why couldn’t I control the situation and prevent the crisis from happening? Because…we are only in control of ourselves. We make conscious decisions everyday that affect us and those we love and most of us believe they are the right decisions. When someone else is making decisions that affect us in an adverse way it is out of our control, we can only respond to their decisions and when we are in disbelief that this has happened to us it is difficult to take the steps to move on….but we must if we ever want to truly laugh again.

I felt insecure, not worthy, I devalued myself because of someone else’s decisions and I had to find a way to bring myself back to a place where I felt worthy and find a way to pick my self esteem up off the floor. This was not easy because I was emotionally beat up and bruised, but I was determined because deep down…I knew I was worth it!

So this is what I have done to help myself and continue to do.

In the next post, I’ll share my favorite tips…. here, http://lovecoachjourney.com/1468/maintain-improve-love-for-yourself/

For more information about Unfinished by Suzanne Gravelle, visit http://www.amazon.com/Unfinished-Suzanne-Gravelle/dp/192700506X and you can follow her journey on her blog – http://ontourwithsuzanne.blogspot.com.

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