Anna Elton, LMFT, CST, PhD: Digital Flirting — Technology's Impact on Romance | Reloscope #76

Ever wondered how a simple swipe turns into a potentially life-changing connection? This week on Reloscope: The Relationship Science Insights Podcast, host Marie Stella interviews licensed marriage and family therapist Anna Elton, LMFT, CST, PhD on what flirting looks like in the digital age.

Aside from her therapy practice, Anna Elton, LMFT, CST, PhD is a PhD candidate in clinical sexology, mental health advocate, and the author of numerous therapeutic books. With a passion for destigmatizing mental health issues, Anna Elton, LMFT, CST, PhD has not only shared her expertise in family therapy and mental wellness on a slew of major media networks, but has also founded non-profit organization I Care We All Care. 

In this episode, Anna Elton, LMFT, CST, PhD delves into how digital flirting has transformed through the years, from the classic ‘poking’ on Facebook, to the more recent phenomenon of ‘sliding into [one’s] direct messages’ or liking someone’s Instagram story. But that aside, Anna Elton, LMFT, CST, PhD reveals the downsides of technology in courtship, such as the blurring of boundaries and gray areas.

Together, Marie and Anna Elton, LMFT, CST, PhD discuss some useful flirting etiquette guidelines and how they apply to online mediums. So, tune in this week for an enlightening episode on what to do and avoid on your digital flirting endeavors!

Visit Anna Elton, LMFT, CST, PhD’s work on the following platforms:
Website: https://annalmft.com
Psychology Today: https://www.psychologytoday.com/au/contributors/anna-elton-lmft 

Connect with Anna Elton via Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/annalmft/ 

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