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Psychology In Seattle Podcast

Man or Bear

Jun 26, 2024
Therapist Kate Stewart discusses the 'Man or Bear' debate, gender perceptions in dating, societal safety concerns, media influence on wild animals, trauma triggers from encounters with men, technology's impact on interactions, teaching flirting classes, success stories, laws around sexual misconduct in therapy, and advocating for sex-positivity.
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  • Updating sexual misconduct laws to include kink-related behaviors in therapy for client protection.
  • Navigating the complexities of kink therapy termination and emotional dynamics for legal clarity.

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Kate Stewart's Involvement in Updating the Sexual Misconduct Laws in Washington State

Kate Stewart, known for her sex-positive group practice, is advocating for a revision in the sexual misconduct laws in Washington State to address kinky activities and relationships within therapy. She emphasizes the need for specific language within the laws to address kink-related behaviors that could have negative emotional impacts akin to those caused by sexual misconduct, urging for a more stringent approach similar to sexual misconduct regulations, highlighting potential harm and impact on clients even without sexual contact.

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