Beginner
Intimacy & Connection
Foundations of Intimacy
A comprehensive introduction to building emotional and physical intimacy in your relationship.
Dr. Elena Ross
Learn moreIntimacy After Trauma
A gentle, trauma-informed guide to rebuilding a safe and fulfilling intimate life after difficult experiences.
Instructor
Sarah Kim, LMFT
MA in Marriage & Family Therapy, LMFT, Gottman Certified Therapist, EFT Trained
If past experiences have made intimacy feel unsafe, confusing, or disconnected, this course offers a compassionate path forward. Developed with trauma therapists and survivors, every lesson prioritizes your pace, your boundaries, and your agency.
This course is not therapy, but it can be a valuable complement to professional support.
Curriculum
Understanding the Impact
Common responses during intimacy
10:00
The window of tolerance
11:30
Building Safety
Grounding techniques for intimate moments
13:00
Communicating triggers and needs
14:30
Establishing control and agency
16:00
Gradual Reconnection
Non-sexual touch and comfort building
17:30
Expanding your comfort zone at your pace
19:00
Celebrating small victories
20:30
Resources & Support
When to seek professional help
22:00
Supporting a partner with trauma history
23:30
Long-term healing and growth
25:00
Reviews (1)
5 / 5 ★
Anonymous
Aug 19, 2026
★★★★★
I cannot express how much this course has helped me. The trauma-informed approach made me feel safe at every step. Sarah Kim treats this topic with the dignity and compassion it deserves.
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