A long-time practitioner of insight meditation (known as “vipassana” in the Buddhist tradition), James Tobin, Ph.D., a clinical psychologist by training, has found in his study of Buddhism and the “Dharma” a range of significant ideas regarding psychological and spiritual identity that have considerable applicability to contemporary love relationships. Buddhist concepts such as attachment, the conditioned mind, impermanence, “anata” (emptiness; no self), discernment, and liberation constitu …

This group is dedicated to sharing, or organizing events that focus on education and products to enhance intimacy. It is open to men, women, and couples of all sexual orientations. Do not join this group to "hook-up," but rather have a sincere interest in learning more about yourself and your partner. Let's keep it classy a-la Playboy and not Hustler and still open minded to explore better sex.

I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in private practice in Dana Point. I am currently offering a FREE workshop on "Healthy Relationships", and invite you and your girlfriends to an hour of fun, learning and personal growth. In my perfect world people would be in relationships that encouraged their growth, and provided a strong and solid support. The topics I will be covering are relevent to all relationships in our life: intimate, parent-child and friendships. "The most important ingre …