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Somatica Institute Now an Approved CE Credits Provider for AASECT

Somatica Institute Now an Approved CE Credits Provider for AASECT

We are thrilled to announce that the Somatica Institute has been approved by the American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors and Therapists (AASECT) as a provider of CE credits. This prestigious recognition reflects our commitment to offering high-quality, professional education and support in the field of sexuality. We look forward to continuing to serve our…

How to Start a Coaching Business as a Couple – And Make it a Success

How to Start a Coaching Business as a Couple – And Make it a Success

Starting and managing a coaching business can be a scary endeavor. And when you add the dynamics of a romantic relationship into the mix, it may even seem like a recipe for disaster. However, many couples have proven that it is both possible and highly fulfilling to have a successful coaching business together.  Navigating the…

What Is It Like Being a Polyamory Coach?
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What Is It Like Being a Polyamory Coach?

As a polyamory coach, I have the joy of working with people across the sexuality, desire, and relationship structure spectrum. My biggest goal is to bring more pleasure into their lives. And, as a polyamorous woman in an open marriage myself, I especially love helping people navigate the world of ethical non-monogamy.  Being a polyamory…

Should You Become a Relationship Coach in 2024? The NYT says YES
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Should You Become a Relationship Coach in 2024? The NYT says YES

The pandemic has changed just about everything we’ve come to assume about our relationships. Online dating has become the best – and perhaps only – way to meet someone new. The constant togetherness has strained the delicate dynamic of individuation and attachment in marriages. And how a partner handled the additional pandemic stress perhaps made…

Should I Be a Sex Coach Or Sex Therapist?

Should I Be a Sex Coach Or Sex Therapist?

If you are looking at a career as a sex therapist or sex coach, it’s important to know the difference between the two pathways.  Both sex coaching and sex therapy are valuable professions that aim to help people improve their sexual experiences and overall well-being.  However, they have distinctly different approaches and scopes of practice….

8 Couples Therapy Exercises To Build Intimacy

8 Couples Therapy Exercises To Build Intimacy

Experienced couples coaches and therapists know that intimacy building is a teachable skill. With the right techniques in your toolbox, you can help bring couples closer. But because every couple is different, the more couples therapy exercises you have available, the more likely you are to have something that works for every unique situation. The…

3 Ways Couples Therapists Can Make More Money
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3 Ways Couples Therapists Can Make More Money

Most couples therapists didn’t go into their career to get rich; they started their practices to make people’s lives better. So there’s always (or at least very commonly, we’ve found) some sense of guilt in practitioners who start asking themselves: “How do I make more money as a therapist?“ Fortunately, you make more money by…

12 In-demand Sex Therapist Skills in 2024
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12 In-demand Sex Therapist Skills in 2024

There’s a lot that goes into attaining the highest level of sex therapist skills: being an attentive listener, responding with empathy and compassion, providing a sex-positive and non-judgemental safe space. These might sound like abilities you’re either born with or you’re not, but in fact, it’s absolutely possible to develop them. Upgrading your sex therapist…