Ken Page L.C.S.W.

About

Ken Page, L.C.S.W., is a New York based psychotherapist, lecturer and author of the upcoming book Deeper Dating: How to Drop the Games of Seduction and Discover the Power of Intimacy (Shambhala, 2014). A dynamic and inspiring speaker, he has led hundreds of workshops on intimacy and spirituality for thousands of participants of all ages, backgrounds and sexual orientations. He and his work have been featured in O, The Oprah Magazine, Life Magazine, The New York Times, WPIX-TV Morning News, The Advocate, Time Out New York, The Discovery Channel, and in many other places. Five years ago, Ken founded Deeper Dating (www.Deeperdating.com), a successful workshop and meeting event for single people committed to deeper values.

For psychotherapy, speaking engagements, or for any other questions, Ken can be reached at Ken@kenpagelcsw.com

Page teaches that our “core gifts” are the most direct path to love and a sense of mission. Core gifts aren't the same as talents or skills. They are the places of our deepest sensitivity, longing and passion—which is why our most painful wounds and insecurities surround them. Page's Gift Theory explores the crucial relationship between our gifts and wounds, and teaches ways of understanding and liberating those gifts which live at the core of our authentic self.

His first article on Gift Theory appeared in the peer-reviewed journal, GROUP (September, 2009). He also wrote the foreword to John McNeill’s most recent book, Sex As God Intended (Lethe Press, 2008).

His PT Blog is Finding Love.

Books by Ken Page L.C.S.W.

Recent Posts

The Three Stages of Successful Dating: Where Do You Land?

There are three stages in the journey to healthy romantic love. To understand the challenges and possibilities in your dating life, it's invaluable to know which stage you occupy.

The Harmful Myth About Needing to Be Loved

Of all the harmful myths we’re fed about dating and love, one of the most insidious is the belief that intense longing for love is a weakness and not a strength.

How Gender Role Stereotypes Are Crippling Our Love Lives

Sadly, our love lives are being hamstrung by a sneaky brand of modern stealth-sexism. Here's how we're being set up for failure — and what to do about it.

The Most Self-Affirming Gift You Can Give Yourself

The tyranny of our task list (including the relentless call to self-improvement) all too frequently distracts us from the two most important questions for a well-lived life:

The Greatest Lesson of Love—Taught By Donald Trump

This is the most urgent lesson of love: Stay away from toxic relationships. When we ignore that lesson, we marry misery. Which is precisely what is happening in our country.

The Essential Happiness Skill No One Teaches Us

Few of us are taught one of the greatest happiness skills of all: learning to bear our joy. This lovely two-minute practice will teach you exactly how.

Considering Reconciliation? Answer These Questions First

Real love is an ongoing saga of "rupture and repair.” Trying to reconcile is brave. It's hopeful. But if you want it to actually work, be sure to answer the following questions.

How to Discover Your Intimacy Shadow

To unshackle your capacity for deep intimacy, learn to reclaim the important parts of yourself you suppress. This simple question will help you discover your own "intimacy shadow."

3 Tips for Finding the Perfect Partner for You

Most dating advice promises lasting love, but erodes our chance of ever finding it. The secret to success isn't about your attractiveness. It's about your attractions.

How to Identify and Avoid Toxic People, via Trump's Tweets

First step to a happy life: Know how to recognize toxic people and situations and do your best to stay away. Here are four warning signs.