Dr. Dawn-Elise Snipes
Dr. Dawn-Elise Snipes
Overview of BDSM for Counselors
Overview of BDSM for Counselors
Overview of BDSM for Counselors
Saturday 22nd December 2018
Gain insights into BDSM and power exchange relationships with Dr. Dawn-Elise Snipes. Essential listening for counselors and coaches.
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Get the buttons here!Understanding BDSM: A Guide for Counselors and Coaches
BDSM covers a wide range of activities, almost all involving some level of power exchange. Partners need to understand each other's traumas, hangups, past and what's bothering them in the present in order to be able to support one another in a bdsm scene.
Have you ever considered how understanding BDSM can enhance your counseling practice? In this episode of the 'Counselor Toolbox Podcast with DocSnipes', Dr. Dawn-Elise Snipes takes a deep dive into the world of BDSM, offering invaluable insights for counselors, coaches, and sober companions. She sheds light on the various aspects of BDSM, from bondage and spanking to more complex power exchange dynamics. Dr.
Snipes discusses how common these practices are, with up to 50% of people engaging in some form of BDSM behavior. She emphasizes that BDSM practitioners are often as well-adjusted as those in sexually normative cultures, challenging many common misconceptions. Through this episode, Dr. Snipes highlights the importance of being a kink-aware therapist, recognizing that clients' BDSM activities might influence their mental health in various ways. She explores how these practices can be empowering and liberating when done safely and consensually.
You'll also learn about the different types of relationships within BDSM, such as dominant-submissive dynamics, and how these can function healthily in everyday life. Communication and understanding each other's past traumas and present triggers are key themes Dr. Snipes addresses, underscoring their importance in maintaining healthy BDSM relationships. The episode also delves into the concept of aftercare, which helps individuals process emotional responses like sadness or depression post-session.
This episode is a must-listen for professionals aiming to broaden their understanding of BDSM and its psychological nuances, ensuring they provide the best support to their clients.