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“Healthy Intimacy After Abuse” with Elizabeth Smart, survivor (pt 2 of 2)

Posted on July 24, 2021 by Wendy Maltz - Sexual Abuse Healing

Part 2 of Wendy and Elizabeth’s honest, powerful conversation about “How to have healthy intimacy after abuse. (pt 2)” Elizabeth Smart is a nationally-recognized sexual abuse survivor and survivor advocate. In this segment we discuss effective ways to overcome challenges with touch, sexual enjoyment, and relationship closeness. This is Part 2 of a two part program available in audio and in transcript form at elizabethsmartfoundation.org. Elizabeth is outstanding in her healing strength, knowledge, compassion and commitment to helping others to heal.

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“Healthy Intimacy After Abuse” with Elizabeth Smart, survivor (pt 1 of 2)

Posted on July 13, 2021 by Wendy Maltz - Media Interviews, Sexual Abuse Healing

A powerful conversation! Nationally-recognized abuse survivor, Elizabeth Smart, and Wendy discuss “How to Have Healthy Intimacy After Abuse.” It’s a frequent question people ask her. Find out here. They discuss why sex is a challenging topic, recognizing symptoms, changing attitudes and behaviors, how intimate partners can help, the benefits of sexual healing from sexual abuse, and more. This is Part 1 of a two-part series available in audio and in transcript form at elizabethsmartfoundation.org. Elizabeth is amazing in her healing strength, knowledge, compassion, and commitment to helping others!

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El viaje para sanar la sexualidad – Now Available / AHORA disponible

Posted on June 21, 2021 by Wendy Maltz - Events, Sexual Abuse Healing

We are excited to announce that “El viaje para sanar la sexualidad: una guía para sobrevivientes de abuso sexual” the Spanish edition (HarperCollinsMéxico) of Wendy Maltz’s classic recovery book, “The Sexual Healing Journey” is now available for purchase in the USA, Mexico, and other countries, through major on-line booksellers in paperback and electronic versions.

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Nos complace anunciar la publicación de El Viaje para Sanar la Sexualidad: Una Guía para Sobrevivientes de Abuso Sexual, la traducción muy solicitada de la guía clásica de recuperación ampliamente estimada de Wendy Maltz, The Sexual Healing Journey.

Traducido con cuidado y sensibilidad para los sobrevivientes latinx, esta edición de HarperCollinsMéxico presenta un prólogo de bienvenida de Evelyn Salinas, así como una sección de recursos especiales.

Wendy Maltz lleva a los lectores paso a paso a través del proceso de recuperación, integrando consejos de expertos con ejercicios innovadores, técnicas probadas y relatos en primera persona de mujeres y hombres en cada etapa de la curación sexual.

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Pre-Order Now Available for El Viaje para Sanar la Sexualidad!

Posted on May 17, 2021 by Wendy Maltz - Sexual Abuse Healing

We are delighted to report that El Viaje para Sanar la Sexualidad, the Spanish language edition of The Sexual Healing Journey, is now available for pre-ordering on Amazon. The official release date is June 8, 2021, but you can order now to receive it as soon as possible. CLICK HERE FOR LINK:

Nos complace informar que El Viaje para Sanar la Sexualidad, la edición en español de The Sexual Healing Journey, ya está disponible para preordenar en Amazon. La fecha de lanzamiento oficial es el 8 de junio de 2021, pero puede hacer su pedido ahora para recibirlo lo antes posible. HAGA CLIC AQUÍ PARA ENLACE:

El Viaje para Sanar la Sexualidad coming April-May 2021! The Sexual Healing Journey in Spanish!

Posted on March 22, 2021 by Wendy Maltz - Sexual Abuse Healing

Mui emocionado! So excited! I’m happy to announce that HarperMexico is publishing my book, The Sexual Healing Journey, in a multiple-country Spanish language edition in April-May 2021. (Mexico, US, & Spain). I have received many requests for a Spanish edition over the years. I believe the #MeToo and #YoTambien movements have increased awareness of the tremendous need for quality sexual recovery resources in Spanish. I thank Evelyn Salinas, for writing a wonderful forward to the book, and Natasha Prosperi for her support and encouragement from the beginning. I look forward to sharing more information about El Viaje para Sanar la Sexualidad: Una Guía para Sobrevivientes de Abuso with you as soon as it is available. Here is an illustration of what the cover will look like…..and the whole jacket.

Tips for Improving Sex — Wendy on Dr. Moali’s Sexology Podcast

Posted on January 7, 2020 by Wendy Maltz - Media Interviews, Other Topics, Sexual Abuse Healing

Wendy Maltz recently had fun joining six other national sex experts on Dr. Nazanin Moali’s first of the new year Sexology Podcast (#158) entitled: “7 Ways to Upgrade Your Sex Life.” Wendy and other experts took turns sharing their most treasured quick tip advice. So, with the stop watch on to a 4 minute limit, what did Wendy come up with? It’s the simple things that matter most. You can greatly enhance sexual experiences by learning how to make real eye contact, smile from your heart, and share caring touch.

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The Body article on Sexual Healing Tools

Posted on October 3, 2019 by Wendy Maltz - Sexual Abuse Healing

Writer Hannah Harris Green explores old and new sexual healing techniques in her article, “These Women Help Others Heal From Trauma and Enjoy Sex” (The Body: The HIV/AIDS Resource, Oct. 1, 2019). The article interviews Wendy Maltz and describes several basic Relearning Touch techniques from The Sexual Healing Journey. It also features a Netherlands-based engineer’s self-discovery kit for survivors and a clothing designer’s dental dam underwear. Though the tools come from divergent therapeutic and engineering fields, they share a common goal of helping survivors learn to feel more relaxed, present, and in control during intimate relating.

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How to Support Survivors of Sex Abuse — NYT article

Posted on March 1, 2019 by Wendy Maltz - Sexual Abuse Healing

What do you say, and how can you help, someone who was sexually abused? Vanessa Marin provides a wealth of tips and ideas in her article, “How to Support a Friend or Loved One Who Has Been Sexually Abused?” (NYT, 2/27/19). Wendy, author of The Sexual Healing Journey, is one of several experts featured who provide concrete ideas and advice. When offered with caring, respect and sensitivity, support from loved ones and friends can go a long way in providing comfort and encouraging healing.

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Sexual Healing Interview on The Thoughtful Counselor

Posted on September 13, 2018 by Wendy Maltz - Sexual Abuse Healing, Uncategorized

How can counselors best help survivors begin to address sexual healing concerns? Wendy Maltz, author of The Sexual Healing Journey, shares ideas, effective strategies, and innovative interventions on Megan Speciale’s The Thoughtful Counselor podcast (Episode 97: “Sexual Healing after #MeToo”. In this friendly discussion, Wendy and Megan discuss the impact of sexual abuse on sexuality, the healing process, readiness for healing, and therapist do’s and don’ts. CLICK HERE to have a listen.

Megan Speciale, host of The Thoughtful Counselor – Sex Series

Audible.com Releases The Sexual Healing Journey

Posted on April 25, 2018 by Wendy Maltz - Sexual Abuse Healing, Uncategorized

We are pleased to announce that Tantor publishers just released a digital audio version of The Sexual Healing Journey: A Guide for Survivors of Sexual Abuse. It’s available on Audible.com and soon with other retailers. Read by talented Coleen Marlo, it makes this classic recovery book more user friendly. A great way to honor National Sexual Assault Awareness Month, too!!

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