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Jor-El Caraballo

Jor-El Caraballo

Jor-El Caraballo (he/him) is a NYC based therapist and co-founder of holistic health center Viva Wellness. You can keep up with Jor-El on Twitter and Instagram @jorelcaraballo. Jor-El is also an instructor for Dame's workshop program.
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small acts of love
small acts of love
Relationships

Small, Simple Things You Can Do to Show Love to Your Partner

Here are some small acts of love that have a big impact on our partners.

~ Jor-El Caraballo

emotional affair
emotional affair
Relationships

What Is an Emotional Affair?

How do you define emotional infidelity? Well, it’s tricky.

~ Jor-El Caraballo

how to open up to your partner
how to open up to your partner
Relationships

How to Really, Truly Open Up to Your Partner

in order to have meaningful relationships, we must allow ourselves to be vulnerable. Here’s how.

~ Jor-El Caraballo

how to ask for space
how to ask for space
Relationships

A Therapist on How to Ask a Partner For Space

Needing space doesn’t always mean your relationship is in trouble, but it can be tough to request it.

~ Jor-El Caraballo

navigating politics with your partner
navigating politics with your partner
Relationships

Navigating This Political Moment With Your Loved Ones

Here’s how to have loving, productive conversations about politics with the people close to you.

~ Jor-El Caraballo

pandemic feelings
pandemic emotions
Health

A Therapist on How to Manage All Your Pandemic Feelings

COVID-19 has us coping with stress, fear, anxiety, and grief. Here’s how to manage them all.

~ Jor-El Caraballo

infertility
Relationships

What To Do When Infertility Is Hurting Your Relationship

The challenges of infertility can put an incredible amount of stress and strain on a relationship.

~ Jor-El Caraballo

social distancing
Relationships

How to Nurture Intimacy During Social Distancing

Even when most of our interaction is online, there are still ways to stay connected.

~ Jor-El Caraballo

trust after infidelity
trust after infidelity
Relationships

A Therapist on How to Rebuild Trust After Infidelity

There is a path towards healing, even after betrayal.

~ Jor-El Caraballo

from friends to lovers
from friends to lovers
Relationships

How to Transition From Being Friends to Lovers

If you’re thinking of taking a platonic friendship further, here are some factors you may want to consider.

~ Jor-El Caraballo

how to know when to move on
how to know when to move on
Relationships

A Therapist on How to Know When It’s Time to Move On

Understanding the natural stages of love can help us know if our relationship is worth saving.

~ Jor-El Caraballo

Relationships

What Is Reparenting and How Can It Help Our Relationships?

A therapist explains how reparenting your inner child can help your romantic life.

~ Jor-El Caraballo

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