Damion Harmon
Damion Harmon
Can I Touch You There?
Can I Touch You There?
Can I Touch You There?
Saturday 25th April 2020
Damion Harmon and Jackie explore how domestic violence affects relationships, discussing trauma's impact on intimacy and the role of communication.
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55 minutes
Informative
Supportive
Empowering
Encouraging
Thought-provoking
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Damion Harmon
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Categories:
Navigating Intimate Relationships
Healing Relationships
Sobriety Toolkit
Relationships & Community
Mindfulness & Emotional Wellbeing
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Get the buttons here!Navigating the Shadows: Domestic Violence and Its Impact on Relationships
So it's important to actually have those conversations, those connections, and actually being in a situation where you're mutually being mentally satisfied as well as emotionally and physically, and then those things, the physical part, will happen.
How does domestic violence shape intimate relationships? In this episode of 'The Couch 704', Damion Harmon and Jackie dive into this tough yet crucial topic. They start by highlighting some stark statistics: over one in three women and one in four men in the US have faced physical or sexual violence, stalking, or rape by an intimate partner at some point in their lives.
This sets the stage for a deep discussion on how such trauma affects intimacy, often leading to hypervigilance, guardedness, and a decrease in libido. But it's not all doom and gloom. Damion and Jackie emphasize the power of communication in rebuilding intimacy. They talk about the importance of being attentive to your partner's triggers and participating actively in conversations, even if it means making some adjustments to your behavior.
The episode also stresses the need for mental, emotional, and physical satisfaction in relationships. For those who have experienced domestic violence, seeking help and having open conversations with partners is encouraged. This episode offers a supportive and informative space for anyone affected by domestic violence, providing valuable insights into its impact on intimate relationships.