In this episode, hosts Dr. K. Skye Henry Smith and Martha Kauppi unpack what pleasure really means—the physiology of touch, the emotional and relational pieces, and so much more. Whether navigating common blocks, emphasizing embodiment, or underscoring the importance of small sensory moments, "Centering Pleasure: From Shame to Embodiment" offers insights on understanding, embracing, and effectively working with pleasure.

In this special episode, hosts Dr. K. Skye Henry Smith and Martha Kauppi go over interventions that were—or could be—applied to a real-life client scenario involving a couple with differing perspectives on an instance involving permission, consent, and self-pleasure. 

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In this episode, hosts Dr. K. Skye Henry Smith and Martha Kauppi cover how effective communication can unlock meaningful, productive results.

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Free training in Martha Kauppi's first-session sex issues assessment: ⁠https://www.instituteforrelationalintimacy.com/brief-assessment

Join the ATSIP waitlist here and be the first to know when the course opens for signups: ⁠https://www.instituteforrelationalintimacy.com/atsip⁠ 

To work with Dr. K. Skye Henry Smith, submit here: ⁠https://workwithdrskye.com/⁠ 

To find out more about Martha Kauppi, and access more training materials, visit here: ⁠https://www.instituteforrelationalintimacy.com/ ⁠

Have a question for Skye and Martha? We can't promise every submission will be answered, but we'd love to hear from you! Send your thoughts to: ⁠[email protected]⁠  

Hosts Martha Kauppi and Dr. K. Skye Henry Smith discuss the importance of clear, controllable goals, and how they can improve relationships. 

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In our latest episode, hosts Dr. K. Skye Henry Smith and Martha Kauppi discuss how keeping agreements, opening repair conversations, and engaging in honest accountability can rebuild relational trust after that trust has been breached.

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Hosts Dr. K. Skye Henry Smith and Martha Kauppi discuss methods to sensitively deal with clients' belief systems around sex. 

Hosts Martha Kauppi and Dr. K. Skye Henry Smith explore the multifaceted nature of consent and differentiation, and their impact on relational issues. 

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In this episode, hosts Dr K. Skye Henry Smith and Martha Kauppi tackle a few listener-submitted questions involving clients' tendencies around applying—and responding to—sexual pressure. 

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From sex pain to sexual menus, hosts Dr K. Skye Henry Smith and Martha Kauppi explore effective ways therapists can respond when a client brings up surprising, sensitive topics. 

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In this episode, Dr. K. Skye Henry Smith and Martha Kauppi discuss the paths that led them to their respective careers, strategies for introducing discussions about sex into your practice, and much more. 

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