The Trey MFT

Episode 3: Navigating Modern Dating

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Join The Trey MFT in Episode 3: Navigating Modern Dating as we welcome Guest Ina Qema, a Licensed Associate Marriage and Family Therapist in New York. In this episode, we delve into the latest dating trends, signs of dating fatigue, and the act of "ghosting." We conceptualize a recent social media post and explore how clinicians can support clients in overcoming the frustrations of modern-day dating. Ina concludes the episode by offering tips on navigating dating in the 21st century.

Main Topics

  • Signs of dating fatigue and burnout.
  • Coping with being ghosted.
  • Tips on navigating modern dating.

    • Our Guest

    Ina Qema is a Licensed Associate Marriage and Family Therapist based in New York. She is a co-chair of The New York MFT Network, an interest group of the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy that advances the profession of marriage and family therapy. In addition, she is a member of the Global Rapid Response Team for Disaster Shock. Ina is originally from Albania and her growth in this field has been inspired by the desire to want to make a change in her community. Her efforts have been recognized, and she was selected as the 11th nominee in a list of 40 under 40 in Albania. She was also a presenter at the Oxford Symposium Conference. Join her safe space on Facebook called the Thriving Relationships Community, and follow her on Instagram @inaqema_ for more tips.

    Resources

    • The Shade Room [@theshaderoom]. Man opens up about the struggles of dating in L.A. after he got stood up on a date! Instagram, 29 Jul. 2023, https://www.instagram.com/p/CvS8ou8xKAP/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==
      • Ina Que [inaqema_]. Navigating Modern Dating Easier but Harder Than You Think! Instagram, 29 Jul. 2023, https://www.instagram.com/reel/CuhKbrJAJgY/?igshid=MTc4MmM1YmI2Ng==
        • Bond, K. (2023, March 14). Why dating is so hard right now, according to experts. https://www.vice.com/en/article/93k9jd/why-dating-sucks-we-asked-experts
          • Gross, J., & Albeck-Ripka, L. (2023b, August 2). Tired of dating apps, some turn to ‘date-me docs.’ The New York Times. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/02/style/date-me-docs.html

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