In this short and insightful talk, we delve into a sensitive yet crucial aspect of romantic relationships: how trauma and distress echo through our sex lives. Recognising that emotional and psychological trauma can cast a long shadow over one’s intimate experiences, this discussion seeks to uncover the complex interplay between past trauma and current sexual dynamics.
Participants will be guided through an understanding of how traumatic events, stress, and emotional upheaval can influence one’s sexual wellbeing and relationship intimacy. We will explore the various ways in which trauma manifests in the bedroom, affecting desire, trust, and connection. This talk aims to illuminate the often unspoken ways that emotional scars can disrupt and challenge sexual relationships.
Beyond identifying the problems, this session is dedicated to offering hope and pathways to healing. We will discuss practical strategies for individuals and couples to navigate these intimate challenges, emphasising communication, mutual understanding, and emotional support. Attendees will learn about the importance of creating a safe emotional space and how to guide their clients in a compassionate and understanding way.
Whether you are a mental health professional working with individuals or couples, this one-hour lecture offers valuable perspectives and tools. Join us for an enlightening journey into the heart of how we love and connect, in the most intimate aspects of our lives.
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Kalanit Ben-Ari, Ph.D. is a senior psychologist, psychotherapist, and author with over 20 years of experience working with couples, individuals, and parents. With a private clinic in Hampstead, London, she is an international speaker, trainer, and supervisor of therapists. Kalanit is a member of the Faculty at the Imago International Training Institute and served as the Chair of Imago UK from 2013 to 2023. Dr. Ben-Ari’s expertise is well-recognised; she has trained thousands of therapists worldwide and is frequently featured in professional journals and the media.
