Without a doubt, we know that individuals experience trauma through sexual abuse, sexual violence, rape, sexual assault, emotional rape, and many other types of sexual rated traumatic experiences. Sex is such a vital and natural part of human existence and disruptions in the development of individuals’ sexual identity can change the course of their ability to relate to sex as a natural state of human existence. Disruptions in an individual being allowed to define their sexuality for themselves can lead to many physical, emotional, and psychological pain. This episode attempts to explore and differentiate sexual trauma and sexual addiction. While looking at the connections that feed these two issues.

Brynne Dearie is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Certified Sex Addiction Therapist, and a Licensed Drug and Alcohol Counselor. Email: brynnedearie@gmail.com

Description:

The Trauma Perspective is a discussion with Dr. Tasha Browning, a licensed mental health counselor, about trauma, mental health, and healing. These talks are about complicated experiences, complex topics, and resources to promote personal healing in your trauma work. 

Resources for Further Investigation: 

• Differentiating the Female Sex Addict: A Literature Review Focused on Themes of Gender Difference Used to Inform Recommendations for Treating Women With Sex Addiction- Erin L. McKeague

• The Body Keeps Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma - Bessel Van Der Kolk

• The Psychological Consequences of Sexual Trauma - Nicole P. Yuan, Mary P. Koss, and Mirto Stone