Therapy For Sexual and Relational Trauma
Processing trauma can feel complex. We might feel like our environment is relatively "safe" and comfortable, but our minds and bodies are stuck in the pain of the past. We might experience judgment and shame surrounding feeling "stuck" in the pain. I get it. Colorado Center for Sexual Wellness offers a variety of approaches to working with relational and sexual trauma including internal family systems, EMDR, and somatic psychotherapy. These types of therapies help clients process and heal from sexual and relational trauma using the nervous system and body-based approaches.
How can therapy help me with sexual and relational trauma?
You may benefit from therapy for sexual and relational trauma if...
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-You feel "unsafe" or "fearful" in your relationships
-You notice that you struggle with avoidance of intimacy
-You notice you feel a lot of anxiety surrounding intimacy
-You find it difficult to maintain relationships
-You know that elements of your familial relationships caused you or other harm
-You want to process emotional or sexual abuse from a romantic relationship
-You want to process emotional or sexual abuse from a familial relationship
-You feel like your past sexual or relational experiences are impacting your ability to be present
-You feel like your past sexual or relational experiences are impacting your ability to communicate
-You feel a lot of distress surrounding sex or relationships
