Category: LDS
Essays on Latter-day Saint life, doctrine, and culture as they intersect with relationships, sexuality, and mental health — written for readers across the faith spectrum.
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Anarie W
Daniel Burgess is an outstanding therapist who cares about his clients and their unique needs. He approaches others with an openness and a willingness to listen and learn as he withholds judgment and seeks to understand. Daniel is confident and ready to share his own perspective and expertise. I have seen how he has the…
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Sean D.
I took a bit of time looking for the right place for my girlfriend and I to get some professional help. I had never been to therapy before, so I was certainly picky in terms of who was acceptable/comfortable. I chose Daniel Burgess at the Nugent Family Counseling Center, went in to chat with him,…
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Jennifer Lowery
Daniel, I just wanted to say thank you for what you have done for myself, my husband, our marriage, and our family. You were a shining light and a beacon of hope during a very dark time for us. You provided us a safe place and wise counsel that allowed us to communicate freely and…
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Paul Denson
Daniel Burgess Reporting results. Just over a month ago I sent your lesson plan to the rest of the bishopric, YM advisors, and YW presidency in our ward. At a later meeting for that entire group I briefly reviewed the love vs fear paradigm and our cultural overuse of “addiction” labels. I suggested they study…
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How Can I Resist Pornography?
In this article Background – ‘The Why’ How Can I Resist Pornography? – Outline LOVE VERSUS FEAR Counsel Together Aaronic Priesthood Quorum Theme Young Women Theme Lesson Activity and Discussion Lesson Resources Quotes About Marital Intimacy Viewing pornography contributes to sexual crime Porn will make people treat women as objects Viewing pornography will corrupt your…
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When do I say yes to marriage?
Copyright © 2017 Daniel A. Burgess, MA LMFT. All Rights Reserved. “Marriage Readiness Questions” danielaburgess.com Copyright When do I say yes to marriage? “The best way to avoid divorce from an unfaithful, abusive, or unsupportive spouse is to avoid marriage to such a person. If you wish to marry well, inquire well. Associations through ‘hanging…
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The Ideal and the Real: a Reading of Genesis 38 and Judah
Guest post by: Tyson Yapias All right, fellow Latter-day Saints, let’s have a talk about sexual sins and how we react to them. This is all brought on by this week’s Come Follow Me lesson on Alma 39, which has been used as the preeminent scriptural text on how serious sexual sins are. I’m…
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Questions and Answers with Jennifer Finlayson-Fife PhD
In this episode, Jennifer Finlayson-Fife PhD answers questions from our Improving Intimacy community. Here are the podcast episodes used for Book Club: Ask A Mormon Sex Therapist, Part 16 – THE oft-cited Episode 16 that has positively impacted so many marriages! Partner Desirability and High/Low Desire Dynamics Virtue, Passion, and Owning Your Desire You can…
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Come As You Are
Join us this month in reading Emily Nagoski, PhD book “Come As You Are”. Leave your impressions, thoughts and question about what you have read in the comments. We will reference the comments in our book club meet up. Book Club Announcement Great News! We are starting an IIMM virtual book club! What does this…
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Where this conversation continues
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