Sexology

EP179 - When Your Partner is Sexually Assaulted with Dr. Miklos Hargitay

Jun 1, 2020

27:57

Welcome to episode 179 of the Sexology Podcast! Today I am delighted to welcome Dr. Miklos Hargitay to the podcast. In this episode Dr. Hargitay speaks to me about the issues of when your partner is sexually assaulted, how couples can work through this together and understanding the importance of communication.

Dr. Miklos Hargitay earned his PsyD from William James College in Clinical Psychology and his BA from the University of California -Santa Barbara in Anthropology. Dr. Hargitay has specialized training in trauma-informed therapy with survivors of sexual violence.

He has diverse clinical experience, including work in crisis centers, college counselling, and medical settings. Dr. Hargitay is committed to helping adults talk through difficult emotions and topics with compassion and care, such as anxiety and depression, trauma, relationships, and sex.

In this episode, you will hear:

The common sexual symptoms survivors may experience
Why sexual desire may increase after an assault
Questions the partner might have if their partner is a victim of abuse
How couples can work through this together
Looking at sensate focus
Looking out for triggers and how to overcome them
Learning to deal with sexual frustration if your partner isn’t comfortable to have sex yet
The importance of the fidelity agreement
Learning how to best communicate with your partner about these issues

Find Dr. Hargitay online

https://www.mtcollective.org/

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