Igniting your love story, reviving your social life and remembering the art of the embrace

02/08/22 • 58 min

A Conversation with the Reluctant Therapist

Another Valentine's Day approaches and we are again, cautiously venturing back out into the world to gather, celebrate and renew connections that have been sidelined, redefined and often lost, during this pandemic that's kept us at more than arm's length. Will we ever hug freely again? Hear a Conversation with the Reluctant Therapist, Elizabeth Barrett about igniting your love story, reviving your social life and remembering the art of the embrace.

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What is the state of love, marriage and family in the 21st century?

Strong committed relationships are the key to good mental health and cultural well-being - but achieving these essential connections is often challenging and elusive. What is the state of love, marriage and family in the 21st century? Listen to a Conversation with the Reluctant Therapist, Elizabeth Barrett, and Stephanie Coontz, Director of Research and Public Education at the Council on Contemporary Families, Professor Emerita at The Evergreen State College and author of seven books on marriage and family life, including The Way We Never Were: American Families and the Nostalgia Trap and Marriage, A History: How Love Conquered Marriage.

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R.A.C.E. Matters SLO is a grassroots organization that amplifies issues of racial justice and centers Black voices. hear this conversation with the Reluctant Therapist, Elizabeth Barrett and Executive Director, Courtney Haile about her work developing cultural programs, including the Belonging art series and producing the documentary, Restrictions Apply about the history of housing discrimination in America’s happiest city, San Luis Obispo.