186: Ask The Expert: Reclaiming Your Sex Life After Trauma With Dr. Kate Balestrieri186: Ask The Expert: Reclaiming Your Sex Life After Trauma With Dr. Kate Balestrieri
The Courage to Change: A Recovery Podcast
Dr. Kate Balestrieri, Psy.D., CSAT-S, is a Licensed Psychologist, Certified Sex Therapist, Certified Sex Addiction Therapist, and PACT III trained couples’ therapist. Dr. Balestrieri is a passionate advocate for mental health, relational and sexual health and wellness. Throughout her work, Dr. Balestrieri focuses on helping people build resilience and recovery from what ails them to move from a position of pain or discomfort to one of thriving, holistically in their lives.
56:53•30 May 2023
Healing Intimacy: Dr. Kate Balestrieri on Reclaiming Sex After Trauma
Episode Overview
- Dr. Kate Balestrieri addresses the exercise of autonomy and control as a means of healing from sexual trauma.
- She sheds light on the impact of sexual trauma on the brain and body, discussing the complexities survivors face in reclaiming their sexuality.
- The conversation covers the nuances of consent and the path to sexual recovery, providing valuable insights for survivors and their supporters.
- Dr. Balestrieri's expertise and passion for mental health and wellness are evident throughout, offering guidance and perspectives for those navigating the journey of sexual healing.
- The episode emphasises the need for a more integrated and expansive relationship with sex, providing a holistic approach to reclaiming sexual autonomy.
“The thing that both polarities have in common is both are an exercise in autonomy and control as a way to heal from an experience that feels so helpless, so powerless, and so out of control.”
Sexual trauma can leave deep scars, but Dr. Kate Balestrieri believes in the power of healing and reclaiming intimacy. In this episode of 'The Courage to Change: A Recovery Podcast', Dr. Balestrieri, a seasoned psychologist and certified sex therapist, dives into the delicate process of rebuilding a healthy relationship with sex after trauma.
With a blend of professional expertise and compassionate understanding, she unpacks the struggles survivors face, from the impact on the brain and body to the complexities of consent. Dr. Balestrieri emphasizes the importance of autonomy and control in the healing journey, advocating for a more holistic and integrated approach to sexual recovery. She shares practical advice and insights that can help survivors and their supporters navigate this challenging path.
Whether you're a survivor yourself or someone supporting a loved one through their recovery, this episode offers a beacon of hope and practical guidance for reclaiming a fulfilling sex life.
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