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Unpacking Consent: Insights from Dr. Betty Martin’s Workshop

As we continue to engage in conversations about consent, it’s crucial to remember that it begins within us. It is about understanding our bodies, respecting our feelings, and making choices that align with our true desires. I am grateful for the insights gained from this workshop, as they not only enhance my clinical practice but also contribute to a more compassionate and just society.

I encourage my fellow clinicians and practitioners to explore the concepts presented by Dr. Betty Martin and Dr. Roger Kuhn. By doing so, we can collectively work towards a future where consent is not just an agreement but a fundamental right—a practice woven into the very fabric of our interactions, both personal and societal.

Bay Area Sex Therapist Explains Aromanticism

Aromantics can also experience love even if they don’t fall in love. In my work as a Bay Area sex therapist, I remind folx that love comes in all forms – there’s love for family, friends, pets, nature, the self. . .Romantic love is not the end-all-be-all form of love that our society makes it out to be. Aromanticism challenges societal norms that prioritize romantic relationships and offers a valid and fulfilling way of connecting with others on different levels.

LGBTQIA+, Sex Therapy, Sexuality, SexologyDenise RenyeOctober 11, 2024aromantic, aromance, aromanticism, aseual, asexual, asexuality, ACE, bi, bisexual, lgbtquia+, bay area therapist, bay area sex therapist, bay area psychologist, san francisco bay area PTSD treatment of dissociation

Healing the Wounds of an Absent Father in the Puella Archetype: A Bay Area Psychologist's Exploration

As I learned during Susan E. Shwartz’s lecture, the journey of the puella is one of unfolding. It’s about moving from a place of dependency and fear into a state of self-awareness, confidence, and emotional maturity. The absence of a father may have left a deep mark on the psyche, but through depth therapy, individuals can heal the father wound, reclaim their inner authority, and step into a more empowered version of themselves.

Sexuality, Trauma Healing, Psychology and Spirituality, For CliniciansDenise RenyeOctober 1, 2024marin county sex therapist, Marin county EMDR therapist, marin couples thearpy, marin couples counseling, marin county couples therapy, marin county psychedelic therapist, marin county sexologist, marin county psychologist, bay area sexologist, bay area sex therapist, bay area psychologist, bay area therapist

How Fantasy as a Trauma Response Can Lead to Dissociation: Insights from a Marin County Sex Therapist and Bay Area Psychologist

However, while dissociating through fantasy may protect someone from confronting their trauma head-on, it can also delay healing. Over time, reliance on fantasy can inhibit healthier coping strategies and prevent individuals from fully processing their traumatic experiences. In relationships and daily life, excessive use of fantasy may cause difficulty in staying grounded in the present, hindering authentic connections with others.

EMDR, Trauma Healing, Somatic Psychology, Sex TherapyDenise RenyeSeptember 29, 2024marin county sex therapist, Marin county EMDR therapist, marin couples counseling, bay area psychologist, bay area therapist, bay area sex therapist, marin county sexologist

The Impact of Grohl’s Affair: A Bay Area Sex Therapist’s View

This dynamic reflects the patriarchal system that often prioritizes men's desires and choices over the emotional well-being of women. Under patriarchy, infidelity is framed as a man's lapse in judgment, and women are seen as “victims” or “homewreckers,” rather than fully formed humans with agency. Patriarchy perpetuates the belief that men can seek fulfillment outside their commitments while women are left to deal with the fallout.

Couples Therapy, Sex Therapy, Sexology, Sexuality, Trauma HealingDenise RenyeSeptember 19, 2024dave grohl, infidelity, bay area sex therapist, marin county sex therapist, marin county couples therapy, marin county sexologist, marin couples counseling, marin couples thearpy

A Bay Area Sex Therapist’s Guide to Understanding Foot Fetishes

In a sex-positive framework, which I practice as a Bay Area sex therapist and psychologist, consensual adult sexual expressions are valid and worthy of respect. This means I view foot fetishes not as a disorder or abnormality but as a natural variation of human sexuality. The sex-positive approach is grounded in the belief that sexual diversity is a normal and healthy part of life. It challenges the notion that only certain types of sexual expressions are acceptable and encourages people to explore and express their sexuality in ways that feel authentic and fulfilling to them.

Sex Therapy, Sexuality, SexologyDenise RenyeJuly 31, 2024foot fetish, marin county sex therapist, bay area sex therapist, bay area therapist, bay area psychologist, Marin county EMDR therapist, fetish, kink, kinky sex

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