Sex After Trauma: Why it’s Difficult, and What to Do About It with Alicia Graham
Pineapple Support
Published on Aug 12, 2022
Sex and Self | Sponsored by Strip Chat, Clips4Sale, Loyalfans.com, Erotik.com, ePlay and Fleshlight
When sexual difficulty occurs after a sexual trauma, it’s easy to understand why; but what about a car accident, natural disaster, or other non-sexual trauma? These too can impact our sexual experience and the reasons why, and way forward, can seem amorphous and difficult to navigate without a roadmap through this unfamiliar territory.
In Sex After Trauma, we’ll explore the the biological connection between sexuality and post-traumatic stress along with applicable strategies to regulate the nervous system and move towards a sexual experience that feels both safe and connective. Participants can expect to walk away with a greater understanding of the relationship between sexual response and trauma response as well as tools to use both alone and with a partner to embody a more pleasurable sexual experience after living through trauma.
About Alicia – Alicia Graham is a Registered Therapeutic Counsellor (RTC) who is passionate about creating a more inclusive world. Specializing in supporting sex workers, LGBTQ2S+ individuals and survivors of trauma, she cultivates an inclusive, safe and anti-oppresive space for all. Alicia is registered with The Association of Cooperative Counselling Therapists of Canada and holds a diploma in Transpersonal Counselling Psychology from Clearmind International. Alicia employs a multi-modal approach drawing on person-centered therapy, family systems, Gestalt, Gottman method, Somatic therapy, and trauma informed practices. In addition to her counselling work, she has 14 years of experience using Non Violent Communication to offer mediation, workshops, and practice groups, focusing on leadership and systems of oppression. Alicia has an open-minded, accepting approach and believes that no struggle is too big, or too small.
Favorite
Rate video
Rate video
More videos
Recommended
-
47:28Relationships after Trauma, with Shea Graham | Navigating Relationships
196 viewsAttend this workshop to learn how trauma can impact relationship building. Receive detailed guidance to cope with trauma using CBT and Polyvagal techniques. About Shea “I love therapy because I believe it is the perfect problem-solving option for people searching for a confidential and effective support system outside of family and friends. My approach to therapy is highly structured, evidence-based, and comprehensive.” I am a licensed psychotherapist based in Charlottesville, Virginia. I help people to cope with anxiety and depression. I earned my bachelor’s degree from The University of Virginia, my master’s degree from Columbia University, and my post-graduate certificates from Harvard Medical School in meditation and mindfulness and New York State Psychiatric Institute. I am a certified clinical trauma specialist and clinical social worker. Since 2010, I’ve worked in a variety of clinical settings including family centers, methadone clinics, drug rehabilitation centers, and universities. In 2020, I volunteered as a workgroup leader with the Charlottesville Community Investment Collaborative. I currently supervise graduate students at Fordham University, Arizona State University, Ohio State University, and Tulane University as part of a field practicum program. Navigating Relationships was sponsored by Segpay, SextPanther, ePlay, Chaturbate, Flirt4Free and @Adult Time
-
53:39Neurobiology Of Trauma And It’s Overlap In Kink - Healing Through Kink
207 viewsBDSM holds many useful tools for healing parts of ourselves, particularly those parts of our brain and bodies which were harmed in relationships and power dynamics. The ability to create and cultivate safe, consensual, clearly negotiated play provides a perfect framework for reclaiming power and redefining our relationship with ourselves and others. However engaging in kink as a tool for trauma healing can also cause more harm if not done well. This workshop will provide in depth neurobiology of the intersections between kink and trauma, as well as some basic guidelines and strategies for beginning the use of kink in healing, and precautions to take to ensure more damage doesn’t occur. Your access to your pleasure, and the full expression of your erotic self, often awaits just on the other side of trauma. We can help you find the entrance to that path Angie Gunn is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and AASECT Certified Sex Therapist in private practice in Portland, OR, and online through Talkspace. She is out as queer, kinky, and non-monogamous and serves the LGBTQIPA+, kinky, non-monogamous, sexual trauma, and others as an ally, advocate, and resource for connection, change and healing. She also serves as Sex Therapy Expert for Talkspace, supporting more than 2000 therapists. Trained in sexuality, trauma, attachment and family systems, she works as a therapist and clinical social worker, identifying the barriers to healthy relationships, sexual expression, and overall well-being and assisting in developing resiliency skills. She’s also the board chair of SPEEC, a sexuality non-profit in Portland, Or. Experienced in training, facilitation as well as mediation across different audiences, Angie is an advocate and strong voice for empowerment, intersectionality, sexual expression and connection in our community.
-
57:14Trauma and Addiction: A Trauma Informed Approach to Healing
229 viewsThis 1-hour course on trauma and addiction is designed to provide participants with an overview of the basic impact of trauma on the brain and the body. Presenter will review the definition of trauma, discuss how trauma is created and how addictions are often used as an adaptation to manage trauma and mental health symptoms. Participants will learn about Trauma Informed approaches for the treatment of trauma and addiction that address culture and diversity. Participants will learn basic tools on how to regulate the body and explore how mindfulness, meditation and yoga can be beneficial in addiction recovery. With therapist, Lindsay Rothschild Sponsored by PervOUT
-
20:20Samantha Willis - Trauma: The Impact on the Brain, Mind, and Body - PineappleSummit
294 viewswww.PineappleSummit.org Samantha Willis - Trauma: The Impact on the Brain, Mind, and Body Trauma occurs to the majority of people during the course of their life. During this training viewers will learn about what trauma is and what often causes it, learn about what happens to our brain, mind, and body after trauma occurs, and identify ways to cope and help others cope with trauma symptoms.
-
50:58Connection Timed Out - The Impact of Trauma on Life, Love, and Purpose for Performers
309 viewsThis webinar discusses the impact of trauma on life, love and purpose for performers. August 2020 Webinar Hosted by Rachael Wells, LMHC.
-
54:44Response to Trauma and Coping Skills - Nicoletta V Heidegger
264 viewsTrauma is subjective and can be stored in the body even without conscious memories of the traumatic experience(s). Learn more about what trauma looks like in our body and how it affects our functioning as well as what you can do about it! You will leave this talk with some exercises and techniques as well as some different therapy approaches that can help you in your trauma recovery journey.
-
55:01BDSM and how to use it to heal past trauma - Healing Through Kink
252 viewsBDSM is a lifestyle, preference, and interest that many people are becoming more accustomed to and interested in due to media coverage and social discussions. BDSM has long been used in marginalized communities to heal from lack of dominance, social status, and power. Although research shows that the majority of kink lifestyles do not originate from trauma, BDSM can be a powerful tool to increase communication, consent, pleasure, and joy in and outside the bedroom for those that have been disenfranchised. Join to learn more about how this lifestyle may enhance parts of your life that you never thought it could! Rachael is an empathetic, driven, passionate individual and leader who provides high quality, person-centered therapy from acceptance and commitment therapy, EMDR AIP, mindfulness, self-compassion, internal family systems, and strengths-based models. Rachael is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) in the state of Florida and holds the title of EMDR approved therapist. Rachael is also a registered yoga teacher (RYT-200). Rachael works with populations that include people dealing with acute sexual assault, domestic violence, sexual abuse, low self-compassion, low impulse control, those with borderline personality disorder, the sex worker community, and the transgender community. Their specific specialty is trauma within marginalized communities.
-
33:02
Generational Trauma: It Didn't Start with You with Devin D'Shae | Sponsored by SexyJobs.com
97 viewsBy now, we should all know how trauma is stored in the body and how that has an influence on our mental and psychical well being. There is however another realm of trauma that transfers from generation to generation. Join LPCC Devin D'shae, as we explore the ways in which the power of inter-generational trauma can dictate our lives and the lives beyond us.
-
55:00
Conscious Uncoupling – Post Trauma in Relationships | Safety, Stability & Self Love Wellness Event
95 viewsWe’ve all had to deal with emotional baggage of past lovers, but typically fail to see what we are carrying ourselves. Conscious uncoupling involves the process of “breaking up” without falling apart, especially when trauma is involved. In this workshop we will learn how to recover from heartbreak and disappointment, along with being provided with tools to transform and grow. Presented by Devin D’Shae. Devin believes that human sexuality should be incorporated into the holistic approach of wellbeing. With both personal and professional experience in power exchange, gender identity and expression and ethically, non monogamous ways to exist in relationships, her passion lies in exploring all the alternative ways that one can show up in the world. Devin graduated with her Masters in Mental Health Counseling at Long Island University and has experience working with diverse populations, ranging from adolescents to adults. She is most passionate about providing an explorative yet safe place for adult workers to achieve their highest selves, without judgement, guilt or shame. She takes a collaborative and playful approach to treatment and is excited to guide you through the many discoveries of self.
-
18:23
Russell Stagg - You Don't Just "Get Over It": Healing From Sexual Trauma - PineappleSummit
248 viewswww.PineappleSummit.org Russell Stagg- You Don't Just "Get Over It": Healing From Sexual Trauma You can't change the past, but you can heal the present
