Self Care Corner: How Sex Therapist Dr. Pia Holec is Destigmatizing Mental and Sexual Health Ep. 20

Season 1 Finale! Be sure to subscribe so you do not miss a beat when season two begins on March 18, 2019! Dr. Pia Holec is a psychotherapist based in private practice in Chicago, Illinois. She specializes in sex therapy and couples therapy. Dr. Pia received her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of Illinois. She received both her Master of Arts and Doctorate of Clinical Psychology from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology. While completing her doctorate, she trained at Rush University Medical Center, Marital and Sex Therapy Department where she gained specialized training in working with couples and treating sexual dysfunctions. Dr. Pia completed her residency at Mount Sinai St. Luke’s and Roosevelt Hospitals where she gained extensive training at the Addiction Institute of New York and the Center for The Intensive Treatment of Personality Disorders. On this episode we discuss: How Dr. Pia gained the courage to pursue the field of sex therapy  The ideas related to the negative stigma around casual conversations about sex  The most common sexual dysfunctions Dr. Pia has seen and treated Suggestions for supporting your friends and/or spouse through sexual trauma and dysfunctions How early you should talk to your children about sex and suggested age-appropriate topics including teaching them about consent! The sex and celibacy questions our listeners submitted exclusively for Dr. Pia, including ways to enhance pleasure and forms of intimacy that do not involve sexual acts The value of saying no and putting yourself first *Connect with Dr. Pia on Instagram @sexdrpia where you can enjoy her “#JustTheTipTuesday” videos on all things related to sex, relationships and mental health. *Books Dr. Pia recommended based on our conversation this episode: Come As You Are by Emily Nagoski, Ph.D

https://www.amazon.com/Come-You-Are-Surprising-Transform/dp/1476762090/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=come+as+you+are&qid=1574792429&sr=8-1

The Guide to Getting It On by Paul Joannides

https://www.amazon.com/Guide-Getting-Paul-Joannides/dp/1885535333/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=the+guide+to+getting+it+on&qid=1574792473&sr=8-3

Coping With Premature Ejaculation by Barry McCarthy, Ph.D

https://www.amazon.com/Coping-Premature-Ejaculation-Overcome-Partner/dp/1572243406/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=coping+with+premature+ejaculation&qid=1574792521&sr=8-1

Coping with Erectile Dysfunction by Barry McCarthy, Ph.D

https://www.amazon.com/Coping-Erectile-Dysfunction-Regain-Confidence/dp/1572243864/ref=sr_1_2?crid=3JJMNHYBGY817&keywords=coping+with+erectile+dysfunction&qid=1574792567&sprefix=coping+with+erectile+%2Caps%2C160&sr=8-2

*Interested in becoming a certified sex therapist? Dr. Pia recommends reviewing content on both The American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors, and Therapists’ & The Sexual Health Alliance’s websites  *Check out the Ultimate Intimacy app created by a married Christian couple who seek to strengthen marriage by making make love making fun and deepening the connection and intimacy between couples

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