GROUP THERAPY

This is a group where women get to be seen, acknowledged, heard, and can show up unapologetically as they explore what sex means and doesn't mean to them. No shame, guilt, or comparison. This group is about uncovering who you are as a genuine sexual being and encouraging you to find ways to integrate that part of you into your life in a way that feels good to you. So you can express & share that side of you from a place of authenticity. Embracing and celebrating your unique journey and realizing you are not alone is a powerful part of being part of a group. I highly recommend group work in a way that individual therapy can complement but not replace. It is a very rich & powerful experience over time that can help you better understand yourself and stay embodied to your deepest dreams, fears, and inner conflicts around sex. Here is the first step to deepening your understanding of yourself as a sexual being!

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​*This group includes bibliotherapy and do homework centered on Emily Negoski's book & workbook Come as You Are.

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**Come As You Are** promotes individuality (not a one-size-fits-all) and empowers women to explore their unique sexual selves and deepen within that identity. The book delves into the complexities of what makes women’s sexuality stand apart from that of men, providing scientific information that dispels societal misconceptions and validates women’s desires, responses, and preferences.

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1. It embraces individuality: “Come As You Are” emphasizes the importance of accepting and embracing your unique sexual self. It encourages you to understand that your desires, responses, and preferences are normal and valid, regardless of societal expectations or norms.

2. It empowers you with knowledge – it is a treasure trove of scientific information about women’s sexual anatomy and sexuality. You’ll learn so much that you might even surprise yourself! Nagoski uses science to empower you with knowledge that can help you make informed decisions about your own bodies and pleasure.

3. It can help you overcome challenges: the book guides women through common sexual challenges – like low desire, stress, body image issues, and societal pressures(I’m guessing you might struggle with this…). There are practical tools, strategies and techniques offered to work through these challenges and build a more satisfying and empowering sex life.

4. It encourages more acceptance: The book promotes self-compassion and self-acceptance and encourages women to let go of self-judgment and unrealistic expectations and instead create a space for creativity, embodiment and self-love.

5. It centers on communication and consent: The book emphasizes how important honest communication about desires, boundaries, and consent. There is great material here providing guidance on how to have effective conversations with your partner(s) and create healthy sexual relationships that are built on trust, respect, and consent.

6. It helps unpack the impact of culture: we will be looking at the impact of culture and mainstream media on women’s understanding of their sexuality. By unpacking these influences, participants will gain a better understanding of how societal messages have shaped their attitudes, desires, and self-image. This helps to identify and challenge harmful narratives so they can be replaced by empowering new narratives.

7. It centers the cultivation of pleasure: “Come As You Are” celebrates the importance of pleasure in women’s lives both inside and outside the bedroom. Together, we will explore what it looks like to prioritize your pleasure, explore your desires, and discover what brings you the most joy and satisfaction.