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A grayscale photo of a woman with long hair looking over her shoulder appears on a purple background. White text at the top reads: “Exploring Sexuality Through Art and Authenticity.” Curved text across the center says: “Sexuality: Expansive & Exploratory.” In the bottom right corner, text reads: “A new blog by Allen-Michael Lewis, M.S., LMFT, AS.” The Council for Relationships logo appears in the top right. The image promotes a blog exploring sexuality, sexual intimacy, and an expansive and exploratory approach to art, authenticity, and self-understanding.

Sexuality: Expansive & Exploratory Mindset to Sexual Intimacy

October 23, 2025

In his latest reflection, CFR Senior Director of Clinical Programs and Staff Therapist Allen-Michael Lewis examines how sexuality, sexual intimacy, and an expansive and exploratory approach to self-understanding shape the…

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A vintage television displays a glitched screen with the words “LGBTQ Youth Mental Health and the Role of Trusted Adults” in pixelated blue text. Behind the static effect, a child holds a rainbow pride flag outdoors. The Council for Relationships logo appears in white in the bottom right corner.

LGBTQ Youth Mental Health & the Role of Trusted Adults

June 4, 2025

Americans live in a time of growing societal rifts. One significant divide is how society treats and views members of the LGBTQ community. The people most harmed by the backlash…

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A title graphic for the blog "Purity Culture and Sexual Shame: A Closer Look" by Julianna Strati. The background features a sepia-toned image of the exterior of a brick church with a cross on the rooftop, set against a partly cloudy sky. The blog title is in white text, with "A Closer Look" highlighted in bright teal. The logo for "Council for Relationships" is placed in the bottom right corner of the image. The overall tone of the image is solemn and reflective, aligning with the subject of the blog.

Purity Culture and Sexual Shame: A Closer Look

September 5, 2024

Purity culture and sexual shame have shaped the lives of many people raised in Christian communities in the United States. These beliefs became popular in the 1990s. They often suggest…

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