Sexual Coercion is Abuse
Isn't Having Sex My Right? Why Sexual Coercion is Abuse
In this enlightening webinar, our panel delves deep into the intricacies of sexual coercion, shedding light on its definition, forms, root causes, and the profound impact it has on individuals and relationships.
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What You Will Learn:
Break Free from Sexual Coercion: Unveiling Truths and Empowering Healing - Recorded Webinar
Are you questioning the dynamics of your relationship? Do you wonder if you’re experiencing sexual coercion and yearn for answers and healing? Look no further! Join Lisa Sonni and a distinguished panel of experts in our groundbreaking 90-minute recorded webinar as we explore the complex nuances of sexual coercion, provide insights into its manifestations, and guide you on a transformative journey towards healing and empowerment.
Understanding Sexual Coercion: Unmasking the Truths
In this enlightening webinar, our panel delves deep into the intricacies of sexual coercion, shedding light on its definition, forms, root causes, and the profound impact it has on individuals and relationships. Together, we’ll navigate the often misunderstood and hidden aspects of this abuse, addressing the role of religion and exploring the possibility of change for coercive partners.
Illuminate the Path: Key Topics Covered
During this powerful webinar, our panel will engage in candid discussions, providing you with the knowledge and tools to overcome the shackles of sexual coercion:
- Demystifying Sexual Coercion: Gain a comprehensive understanding of sexual coercion, its various forms, and how it manifests within relationships. Learn to differentiate between healthy communication of needs and coercive behavior.
- Exploring the Root Causes: Uncover the underlying factors that contribute to sexual coercion, allowing for a deeper understanding of its origins and the complexity of its impact.
- Challenging Religious Influences: Examine the negative role that religion can sometimes play in sexually coercive relationships and explore ways to foster healthier attitudes and behaviors.
- Breaking the Cycle and Healing: Discover practical steps and strategies for healing from sexual coercion, empowering you to reclaim your autonomy, rebuild trust, and foster healthy relationships in the future.
A Gender-Inclusive Journey: Empowering All Survivors
Recognizing that both men and women can experience sexual coercion, our webinar is thoughtfully designed to be gender-inclusive, offering support and insights for all survivors. No matter your gender identity, this space is dedicated to your healing and growth.
Reclaim Your Power, Rewrite Your Story: Your Path to Healing Begins Here
Recovering from any form of abuse or trauma begins with understanding its roots. This powerful webinar is your gateway to expert advice and guidance, equipping you with the knowledge to break free from the cycle of manipulation, guilt, and fear. Together, we’ll embark on a journey of healing, empowerment, and the possibility of a brighter future.
Register now for this invaluable webinar and take the first step towards liberation from sexual coercion. Your transformation awaits!
Here’s what attendees had to say:
“Tremendous facilitation by Lisa – on point, time efficient, right questions to the right people. Appreciated the Q&A too and the facilitator’s contributions. Thank you for keeping it cost-effective for us to join”. – Naomi P.
The expert panel answered over 25 questions, including these:
- What is the difference between persuasion and coercion?
- What does change in a coercive partner look like? How can we tell?
- How can one partner communicate their sexual needs are not being met without being coercive?
- Is coercion rape?
- How do coercive people use threats and how is this harmful?
- Which Christian Bible passages are used to coerce sex from your spouse the most? How are these concepts also used by non-Christians (including atheists and other religions)?
- What are the relational causes of sexual disinterest?
- What do we need to be doing more and less of to achieve a healthy sex life?
- What can victims of this type of abuse do in future relationships to feel safe and want sex again?
“Thank you! This was convenient. Therapeutic. I laughed. I cried. I will download the recording and relisten. I will listen to any further discussions on the topic”. – Dawn S.
Dr. Kate Balestrari on the FRIES model of consent: “Someone who doesn’t feel like they can say no means they cannot freely give consent”. Are you aware of this model of consent? Freely given, Revokable, Informed, Enthusiastic, Specific. Watch the webinar for more on this.
“Excellent! Would highly recommend this to anyone and everyone who had questions about the health of their relationship”. – Mark D.
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Meet The Panel
Dr. Kate Balestrieri
Clinical Psychologist & Licensed Sex Therapist
The Founder of Modern Intimacy, Dr. Balestrieri is a passionate advocate for mental health, relational and sexual health and wellness. In her private practice, Dr. Balestrieri works with adults, individuals and couples, primarily around treating trauma, substance abuse and addiction, intimacy
disorders (sex/love addiction and sexual dysfunction), and more. Click Kate's image to watch a free clip of her discussing what true consent looks and sounds like.
Nathaniel Woods
Content Creator, Feminist
and Reformed ‘Bad Husband’
Striving toward the idea of the every day man, Nate is not a coach or a therapist – just a man who wanted to be different, to be better. In recent years, he has tackled unaddressed trauma head on and now utilizes social media to share his journey with the intention to show other men that
it is possible - men can heal and be better. Click on Nate's image to watch a free clip of him discussing the concept of how sex cannot be "withheld" because no one is entitled in the first place.
Dr. Kerry McAvoy
Clinical Psychologist, Author
on Kerry's image to watch a free clip of her discussing your sense of self as it relates to sex and consent.
Natalie Jost
Sexual Coercion Advocate, Survivor
aka “Mending Me”
Natalie is not a therapist or other licensed professional. She is only a woman who was devalued by her church and her husband, and is pushing back. Nat has helped hundreds of thousands of people identify that they are experiencing sexual coercion. Click on Nat’s image to watch a clip of her discussing the concept of sex existing to serve men.
Pastor Jeremy Coleman
Pastor
Jeremy is a pastor, speaker, podcaster, and content creator that focuses on challenging, empowering, and educating through the lens of his faith in Jesus. Jeremy’s mission is simple, “Love God and people passionately with no strings attached.” His passion for truly following Jesus is evident in his content and conversations about
deconstruction, evangelicalism, current events, and loving our neighbors. Click on Jeremey's image to watch a free clip of him discussing how churches need to stay out of people's bedrooms.
SJ
Life and Relationship Coach
SJ is a survivor of narcissistic abuse who turned her pain into purpose by helping others who have been targeted by this type of abuse. Her mission is to spread awareness and education about domestic violence, narcissistic abuse and rebuilding your sense of self. She aims to empower, support, validate, and guide
survivors as they navigate no contact, healing, and co-parenting. Click on SJ's image to watch a free clip about "uninformed consent".