Blog | Jena Tharani, MA, RCC

2 hours ago
4 min

Married - but lonely?

Real couples feel lonely. It happens with my couples who come to therapy, it happens in my own relationship - there are MOMENTS - which...

The (rough) framework for a New type of Marriage

Jena Tharani

5 days ago
5 min

The (rough) framework for a New type of Marriage

Our marriages need to change. There's an epidemic of people feeling LONELY, undesirable, overworked, under-appreciated, and did i mention...

Intrusive thoughts - how to cope (you're not crazy and you're not alone)

Jena Tharani

6 days ago
2 min

Intrusive thoughts - how to cope (you're not crazy and you're not alone)

I used to (and still do) suffer from intrusive thoughts, which are a form of ANXIETY. I used to think I was the only one and that I was...

Why your relationships is probably dysfunctional

Jena Tharani

Aug 10
3 min

Why your relationships is probably dysfunctional

Every single relationship I've ever seen is dysfunctional in some way. We were not taught how to have happy, stable relationships so we...

From sparkling ring to stunning wedding to... sexless marriage?

Jena Tharani

Jul 29
3 min

From sparkling ring to stunning wedding to... sexless marriage?

So let’s get to it… let’s talk about sex! People have SO many questions about sex in long-term relationships. I have clients (male,...

Jena Tharani

Jul 23
3 min

Will I ever get over the affair?

Affairs happen. They suck. And they don’t have to mean the end of your relationship, if there are good enough reasons to stay. If your...

[video] EASY way to start talking about SEX in your relationship!

Jena Tharani

Jun 29
1 min

[video] EASY way to start talking about SEX in your relationship!

MANY long-term couples DON'T talk about sex. It feels vulnerable, they're not used to it, and they've gotten into a pretty good rhythm of...

[video] Feeling LONELY in your marriage? here's how to OPEN UP and connect

Jena Tharani

Jun 29
2 min

[video] Feeling LONELY in your marriage? here's how to OPEN UP and connect

Loneliness can creep into long-term relationships and really colour EVERYTHING. And it can be tempting to tell your partner you're...

[video] You cheated and your partner found out. How to help them heal after an affair or betrayal

Jena Tharani

Jun 29
1 min

[video] You cheated and your partner found out. How to help them heal after an affair or betrayal

So you cheated on your partner and they found out. Most people in this situation leave it up to the person who was cheated on to "let go...

[VIDEO] MONEY problems in RELATIONSHIPS - here's how to talk about FINANCES with your lover

Jena Tharani

Jun 22
2 min

[VIDEO] MONEY problems in RELATIONSHIPS - here's how to talk about FINANCES with your lover

Think back as far as you can. What was your living situation like when you were a kid? What did your parents used to say about money?...

[VIDEO] I worry CONSTANTLY! Here's a life-changing tip for anxious worriers

Jena Tharani

Jun 10
1 min

[VIDEO] I worry CONSTANTLY! Here's a life-changing tip for anxious worriers

This one’s for all the worriers out there! This technique is called the Worry Window and I’ve made it seem simple but of course it takes...

[VIDEO] My partner is SO GRUMPY and it ruins my mood! How can I protect myself?

Jena Tharani

Jun 10
2 min

[VIDEO] My partner is SO GRUMPY and it ruins my mood! How can I protect myself?

Healthy marriage communication tools for a way better relationship: https://www.jenatharani.com/communication-workshop When my partner is...

[video] My partner cheated and i'm SO ANGRY! What do i do with all this rage?

Jena Tharani

Jun 8
1 min

[video] My partner cheated and i'm SO ANGRY! What do i do with all this rage?

E-Course: After An Affair: Rebuilding Your Relationship (Trust, Sex and All) - https://www.jenatharani.com/ecourse-affairs You are SO...

Jena Tharani

Jun 4
2 min

HEALING after an affair

Affairs can shatter relationships and families, when not handled delicately and thoroughly. I see couples who have decided to stay...

Jena Tharani

Aug 30, 2021
1 min

[VIDEO] What's Your Sexual Cycle?

If you're feeling stuck when it comes to sex in your relationship, you are not alone! I see lots of couples in my practice who have...

[video] Talking about sex leads to increased satisfaction! Here's How.

Jena Tharani

Aug 30, 2021
1 min

[video] Talking about sex leads to increased satisfaction! Here's How.

MANY long-term heterosexual couples DON'T talk about sex. It feels vulnerable, they're not used to it, and they've gotten into a pretty...

[video interview] Making it Through Tough Times in Your Relationship with Ruth Skutezky

Jena Tharani

Aug 30, 2021
1 min

[video interview] Making it Through Tough Times in Your Relationship with Ruth Skutezky

Going through a ROUGH PATCH with your partner? Unsure if you should stay or leave? Join couples counsellors Jena (host) and Ruth (guest...

[video interview] Sex in Relationships with Sex Therapist Diana Sadat

Jena Tharani

Aug 30, 2021
1 min

[video interview] Sex in Relationships with Sex Therapist Diana Sadat

If you've wondered if your relationship is "normal" when it comes to sex, this episode is a MUST WATCH! Sex Therapist Diana Sadat talks...

[video interview] Heal Childhood Wounds with Tami Amit

Jena Tharani

Aug 30, 2021
2 min

[video interview] Heal Childhood Wounds with Tami Amit

YOU HAVE A CALLING! Or maybe you simply WANT TO FEEL GOOD! But it feels way too SCARY to do the thing you want to do (put yourself out...

Jena Tharani

Aug 30, 2021
2 min

[video] What's Your "Money Story"?

Is money a problem, either for you or in your relationship? This is a common roadblock I see with couples!