


Relationships
When Learning the Hard Way is the Only Way to Learn -
The hard way is to expect a phone relationship to translate in
real life. Going from promise to disaster...
Acting Responsibly in the Face of Desire -
If the opportunity to have an affair presented itself, what would
you do? The key element is deciding whether to act is to be able
to distinguish between
desire and acting on your desire.
Assessing the pros and cons.

Gay and Lesbian Issues
Homophobia, Anonymous Sex and Intimacy - If
you are helping professional working with the Gay and Lesbian
population, it’s necessary to explore your own homophobia.
Learn about internalized, blatant and sophisticated homophobia.
Anonymous Sex: Freedom or Isolation - It’s been common
amongst Gay men to assert their freedom by acting out sexually in reckless
and destructive ways, making intimacy an impossibility,
and isolation a state of existence.

Social Commentary and Stories
Post Election Stress Disorder (PESD) - What are the psychological
implications when so many people find themselves standing helplessly
in the face of an extremely bleak outlook, a colder, darker
world in store for our children?
Not To Worry - An unbelievable story
about what happens when a stranger offers help in a desperate situation.

Addiction and Recovery
(coming soon)

Film
Critiques
Carefully selected films will be dissected into content areas: Theme, conflicts,
and resolutions. These are stories with characters who bring us face to face
with our life and relationship struggles. These critiques are intended to
empower the transformation of relationships.
Best Relationship Films of ‘05 - The gift of film can enliven and enlighten.
Walk on Water and Brothers are two ‘05 films so rich in relationship
related thematic content, they can be considered deserving of special
recognition as films that empower the transformation of relationships.
Brandon Teena, Teena Brandon - Boys Don't Cry
revisited... When we look at how the transgender Brandon Teena
is remembered today, it’s apparent that he's become but
a blip on the screen; a misunderstood and forgettable victim.
Heros and lovers of the caliber of Brandon, those true to themselves,
pursuers of love to the end and against all odds, should, and
often do, become legends enduring time. When, if ever, will Brandon
achieve the status he deserves?

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