013 Alex Avila | Checkpoints for Emotional Safety013 Alex Avila | Checkpoints for Emotional Safety
Sex, God, & Chaos
In this episode, Alex addresses how to approach even our closest relationships with care and respect. His point-of-view on what makes others safe, or not safe, is critical in helping us know how to engage relationally. Alex A. Avila, MA, LPC, CSAT-S, CPTT, CST, ACS, NCC, is the Founder and Director of Relationship Institute the Rockies in Denver, Colorado. As a therapist and coach, he meets with men, women and couples to help them overcome trauma, connect emotionally in their relationships, and rewrite their sexual scripts. He also facilitates couple’s workshops, men’s sexual recovery groups, and online classes to help men understand sexual addiction and repair their relationships. Alex wrote the book 40 Forms of Intimacy® to give people practical ways to connect and experience greater intimacy beyond sex. His newest book, Emotional Safety: Honoring Yourself While Creating Trust and Presence to Experience Meaningful Relationships, helps us all understand when to protect ourselves and how to invite a few safe people into our inner circle.
39:18•2 Dec 2022
Alex Avila on Building Emotional Safety and Trust in Relationships
“If we're a safe person, we're not judging them. And then they man, I just get the goosebumps right away because something sacred is coming, and so anybody that can tell you that, that's a great indicator that, wow, I must have done something there.”
Ever wondered how to make your relationships not just survive but thrive? In this episode of 'Sex, God, & Chaos', therapist and coach Alex Avila shares his wisdom on nurturing emotional safety and trust. With a knack for making complex ideas simple, Alex talks about the importance of being a safe person and how to spot unsafe behaviors in others. He delves into the power of vulnerability, showing how opening up can actually fortify your bonds rather than weaken them.
Alex also touches on the crucial role pastors can play in supporting both individuals and couples through their struggles. Whether you're dealing with addiction, grappling with negative beliefs, or trying to set healthier boundaries, this episode offers practical advice and heartfelt insights. Tune in to discover how you can foster healthier, more fulfilling relationships.
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