In this episode, I sit down with psychotherapist, Lucy Snider to discuss:

• How the pelvic floor is related to previous sexual trauma
• What you can expect at a pelvic physiotherapy appointment
• What may take place at a psychotherapy appointment 
• What is EMDR therapy?
• Suggestions to help progress to pleasurable sexual activity
• How do you know when you are ready to process sexual trauma?
• Differences in how survivors process sexual trauma
• How previous sexual trauma may affect your preparation for birth

Lucy Snider (she/her) is an experienced Psychosexual and Relationship Psychotherapist and Sexual Health Educator based in Kelowna, BC. She has been working in the field of mental health since 2009. Originally from the UK, she spent 10 years in London working in sexual health for the British National Health Service (NHS) and in private practice. She received her master’s degree in Psychosexual and Relationship Therapy from the renowned Tavistock Relationships training centre in London. Lucy has extensive training and experience in working with relationship and sexual difficulties, including with survivors of intimate partner and sexual violence. She also has considerable experience in the field of sexual health and sex education.
Read more about Lucy here

How to contact Lucy:
www.bcsexualwellness.com
Instagram: @sexualwellness
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Twitter: _sexualwellness 

Links mentioned:
 https://www.efryokanagan.com/ - support for survivors of sexual and intimate partner violence, including reporting, legal information, social support (housing, benefits etc.) and low cost counselling services
BC Crime Victim Assistance program - anyone who is a victim of a crime in BC is eligible to apply for CVAP which can cover the cost of counselling, you don't need to make a police report
www.connectcounsellingsociety.ca - partnership with Ending Violence Association of BC (EVA), run groups for both men and women i.e. Trauma Recovery: for Men - by Men, For those trying to navigate: PTSD, depression, anxiety, grief, loss, & shame (attached)

www.kelownawomensshelter.com/

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