Author archives: Laura M. Brotherson
Website: http://www.strengtheningmarriage.com
Bio:
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, and Certified Sex Therapist, Laura M. Brotherson is the founder of "The Marital Intimacy Institute"" with a mission to help couples create "sextraordinary" marriages. She counsels with couples and individuals in private practice (and online) and is passionate about helping couples navigate the intricacies of intimacy--specializing in healthy sexuality, sex therapy, and sex addiction. She is the author of the best-selling book And They Were Not Ashamed — Strengthening Marriage through Sexual Fulfillment, Knowing HER Intimately: 12 Keys for Creating a Sextraordinary Marriage, and her latest book --From Honeymoon to Happily Ever After: 23 Keys to Prepare for a Sextraordinary Marriage, with nearly 100,000 copies sold. She also has a fabulous online course for women to help them develop their "Sexual Wholeness."
As a Certified Family Life Educator, Laura is also actively engaged in helping to build strong marriages and families by providing marriage education through Couples Cruises, articles, newsletters, radio and television broadcasts, "The Marital Intimacy Show" podcasts, and presenting at conferences and workshops. Laura is a regular contributor to the KSL Television "Studio 5" morning show.
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I have to share one of the favorite things I learned from attending The Women’s Information Network (The WIN) Launch event last weekend. Paula Fellingham, Founder and CEO of The WIN and host of the WIN show “The Joy Show” shared eight ways to be
on Oct 3, 2009 • with No Comments
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Laura M. Brotherson, author and intimacy expert, discusses four characteristics of a healthy sexual relationship in marriage with hosts Brooke Walker and Darin Adamson on the KSL TV “Studio 5” show (Sept ’09). How would you define a healthy sexual relationship in marriage? While there
on Sep 25, 2009 • with 16 Comments
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The Women’s Information Network (The WIN) — “The Online Home for All Women, All Ages” — is the premier media and social network for women. The WIN is strengthening women and families worldwide with a team of nearly 200 show hosts who are experts in
on Sep 22, 2009 • with No Comments
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“Cultivating Sexual Desire in Marriage” Women’s Workshop Wednesday, October 7 (Salt Lake City, Utah) Presented by Julie DeAzevedo Hanks, MSW, LCSW If you’re looking for an opportunity to learn how to strengthen your marriage intimately, my good friend, Julie deAzevedo Hanks, is holding a
on Sep 21, 2009 • with No Comments
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Amazing Intimacy Couples Workshop — “Strengthening Marriage through Sexual Intimacy” Saturday, October 24 (Layton, Utah) Presented by Emil Harker, MS, LMFT Marriage and family therapist, Emil Harker, provides an entertaining, frank and spiritual exploration of the elements of intimacy, and the road to mutually satisfying
on Sep 20, 2009 • with No Comments
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What is the Good Girl Syndrome? The Good Girl Syndrome is the negative or unproductive thoughts, beliefs, attitudes, behaviors and feelings about sex that inhibit one’s responsiveness and enjoyment of the sexual relationship in marriage. The Good Girl Syndrome is often manifest as feelings of
on Jul 29, 2009 • with 41 Comments
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In part I of “Affair Proofing Your Marriage” we discussed: being introspective, and developing greater self-awareness; avoiding selfishness; communicating openly in marriage about anything; acknowledging and discussing attractions to others with your spouse; and avoiding secrecy. In this segment we will continue our discussion of
on Jul 28, 2009 • with 1 Comment
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Today Kevin and Laura celebrate 18 years of marriage, and look forward to the rest of forever…! Some of the Best Things about Marriage Having a best friend Learning how to think about and care for someone other than yourself Having adorable children (my daughter
on Jul 19, 2009 • with 4 Comments
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Some time ago the author of the upcoming book Famous Family Nights asked me to write a little bit about Family Home Evenings (FHE) in our home to be featured in a book with other “famous” LDS personalities. (I think she’s stretching the “famous” thing
on Jul 16, 2009 • with No Comments
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News of marital infidelity among politicians, celebrities or anyone, for that matter, is heartrending. Hearts are broken, and lives and careers are destroyed. Everyone involved ultimately suffers. It’s not just the news that attests to the need for some discussion of this subject. It’s also
on Jul 7, 2009 • with 14 Comments
