Luis Congdon and Kamala Chambers are gifted relationship coaches and hosts of the Thriving Launch/Lasting Love Connection Podcast. They believe the impact of sexual abuse is the most important topic that couples are not talking about enough. Shame and secrecy get in the way. In this interview, they ask Wendy to help them understand the relationship issues, sexual healing techniques, and basic principles involved in sexual recovery. Special attention is paid to understanding the perspectives of female survivors who are in relationships with male partners. Listen in to find out how it’s possible for anyone to overcome negative repercussions with patience, smarts, teamwork, and new touch experiences – and why Wendy’s favorite saying is, “Love is stronger than abuse”
Topics covered include:
How to get started in sexual healing
Overcoming shame and secrecy
How partners can make it safe for a survivor to open up
Men’s understandable, yet sometimes counterproductive, reactions to abuse
How intimate partners can be most helpful in healing
Techniques for dealing with upsetting reactions to touch and abuse memories
The importance of a partner being present, positive and encouraging
How to approach and initiate touch experiences
What male survivors experience and need in sexual healing
Sexual Trauma and Relationships after Abuse, Luis Congdon with Wendy Maltz, Thriving Launch Podcast/Lasting Love Connection, 2-15-2017.
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