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Dismissed at the doctor’s office? Here’s how to self-advocate using DBT techniques (pelvic pain healthcare)


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Learn how to effectively advocate for yourself in healthcare settings when seeking help for pelvic and sexual pain conditions like vaginismus and endometriosis. Discover the DEARMAN technique and broken record strategy to assert your needs confidently.


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This is a psychology podcast about vaginismus and other pelvic and sexual pain disorders, and related issues (genito-pelvic pain/penetration disorder, dyspareunia, vulvodynia, painful intercourse, gynaecological pain, sexual dysfunction, chronic pelvic pain) for the purpose of education and collaboration; it’s not therapy or medical advice. Information is general in nature and does not replace individualised assessment or treatment advice. Please seek professional support tailored to your specific needs. If you or someone you know is in crisis and needs help now, call triple zero (000). You can also call Lifeline on 13 11 14 — 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Please see our ⁠⁠About⁠⁠ page for more information.

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