EP377 - Boosting Confidence and Intimacy: Strategies for Improving Self-Image

Welcome to episode 01 of the Sexology Podcast, today my guest is Dr Albert Wong. Dr Albert Wong is Marshall Scholar educated at Princeton and Oxford and has received extensive training in couple’s therapy from some of the nation’s leading relationship experts. In the 1990s, he served as residential staff at the Esalen Institute for five years and has been featured on PBS, in Time Magazine, and the book The American Soul Rush. His work has been published in titles ranging from the scientific journal Biological Cybernetics to the book anthology Radical Spirit. One of his film projects, Step One Breathe, was named Best Drama at the Maryville Film Festival. He recently presented a workshop at the International Conference of the Association for the Advancement of Gestalt Therapy entitled Many Dances, One Rhythm: A Somatic Exploration of Gestalt-Based Movement Practices.   In this episode, you will hear: Listening with “the full being” and “the full body” The effects of mindfulness training and body awareness Living in the present moment Creating a safety net with a partner by learning to accept situations How the goal of mindfulness is to let go of goals Being more mindful whilst intimate Creating awareness with your partner, eye gazing Creating open minded communication Planning sex with your partner Dealing with shame and negative emotions Viewing shame as part of the experience How sex is a whole-body experience Reaching out to people we feel safe with when dealing with shame   Resources   http://www.dralbertwong.com Phone - 415.545.8899     Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

10 Jan 201730min