On today's episode I chat with Patricia Rich. This is her 2nd appearance on the podcast. The first was entitled Self-Led Sexuality and that is what we talk about today- which involves a whole lot more then you may think.

I appreciate Patty inviting us over and over again to check in with our parts as we talk, knowing we are covering sensitive topics. We also have a lot of laughter and distracted parts.

My favorite thing Patty says is towards the end where she talks about the 6 S's of sexuality (which she covers in the first episode in detail). She asks us to consider what is between us and certain S words.

I encourage you to consider this idea and be with all the parts who may come up as you listen.

Patty is a Certified IFS Therapist and Approved Consultant and an AASECT Certified Sex Therapist and Supervisor. She has developed a unique integrative model for helping people to feel more ease, joy and confidence in the realm of sexuality and has originated IFS-informed concepts such as Internal Consent and The Six S’s of Sexual Self-Energy. Patty has presented at the IFS Annual Conference, taught a module for the IFS Institute Online Continuity program, and led workshops internationally.

She offers training and consultation to professionals and offers opportunities to BeHold and Lead your Internal Sexual Systems (BLISS). She lives in the Philadelphia area where she also has a private practice. You can learn more about her offerings at www.patriciarich.com and follow her on Instagram at @patriciarichconsulting.

Her website is here: Patricia Rich Consulting LLC

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