Speaker Series
October 15, 2004
- “Relationships: Why We Want Them and Why we Don't”
- With: Tina St. Lorant, MFT
Most of us are aware of why we want to be in relationships. We may have some romantic ideal of what relationships will look like for us. So naturally, it is easy to assume that our desire and image of what we want is enough to help us succeed in having it. Unfortunately, this is not always the case. In many instances, there are also reasons why we don't want relationships and sometimes we are not even conscious of them. Clearly we can want something and not want something at the same time; this ambivalence about wanting relationships actually makes it quite difficult for us to find one. As a result, our unawareness can hinder our opportunities for success despite our best efforts.
This presentation will help you explore and identify reasons why you are currently not in relationship. You will learn ways to understand internal influences which prevent you from being in relationships.
About the presenter:
Tina St. Lorant is a licensed marriage and family therapist who has a private practice in San Jose. She specializes in helping individuals understand and resolve reasons why they are not able to develop relationships. She also treats individuals who struggle with anxiety, such as social phobia, shyness, and generalized anxiety. You can contact Tina St. Lorant directly at 408.236.2070.