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Therapeutic Approaches

Cognitive behavioural approach Treatment for sexual problems focuses on negative thoughts and behaviours which are obstacles to healthy sexual expression. From this perspective, the sexual problem is understood as the issue to be treated rather than a symptom of an underlying problem. The therapeutic process is suitable for individuals and couples and generally involves exercises such as relaxation techniques, body sensory awareness, desensitization of exaggerated sexual worries/anxieties, and therapeutic self-stimulation .

 

Systemic approachThis approach is influenced by the principle that sexuality is experienced within a relationship. During therapy, the partners discover the specific type of system that they have developed in their relationship, their communication, their intimacy and their sexuality. Communication is the key to change in this approach. Treatment involves exercises in which both partners learn new ways of communicating and being sexually intimate together. Sessions are mainly conducted with both partners; however, individual sessions are scheduled as necessary.

 

Sexocorporal approach This holistic approach integrates body, sensations, emotions, symbols and awareness in its understanding of treatment of sexual problems. Treatment involves developing or enhancing subjective body awareness in order to facilitate sexual functioning and expression. Working with the body allows access to blockages and deep emotions, thus allowing modifications to psychological and emotional aspects.

 

Sometimes in the course of our practice, it can be possible that we ask you to see a doctor concerning certain dysfunctions like: vaginal pain, inability to have or to keep an erection, etc. It is always important to look at the medical conditions that might cause a sexual dysfunction. These same conditions can sometimes be caused or enhanced by anxiety, fatigue, and stress but not always. It is important to separate medical conditions from psychological conditions.