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How Deepfakes Affect Relationships
How Deepfakes Affect Relationships

Consent is the crucial element in this discussion. None of these women and girls (because deepfake pornography is also being created about young girls) said “yes” to having their faces splashed across the internet engaging in sexual acts. In an era where privacy is increasingly compromised, the ability to obtain someone's image or voice without their knowledge and then manipulate it for malicious purposes poses a serious threat. These women, because it’s almost exclusively women, are victimized by the unauthorized use of their likeness, leading to emotional distress and strain on their relationships.

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Denise Renyesex therapy, bay area sexologist, bay area psychologist, bay area therapist, san francisco bay area PTSD treatment of dissociation, san francisoc, san francisco, deepfake, sexual trauma, sexuality, PTSD and sexual assault, PTSD, betrayal, marin county sexologist
The Identified Patient: Unraveling the Dynamics and Finding Healing
The Identified Patient: Unraveling the Dynamics and Finding Healing

The identified patient is a complex phenomenon that can have profound effects on a family's dynamics. By understanding the roles, dynamics, and underlying issues associated with the IP, families can embark on a journey of healing and growth. By acknowledging the shared responsibility and committing to open communication and professional support, families can move towards healthier, more harmonious relationships. Remember, true healing occurs when all family members actively participate and work together towards a more fulfilling future.

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Denise Renyeaddiction and recovery, addiction, love addiction, alcoholism, family systems, whole person healing, family trauma, trauma, ptsd, PTSD and sexual assault, san francisco bay area PTSD treatment of dissociation, bay area therapist, bay area psychologist, san francisco, marin county, marin county psychologist
Anxiety: What’s it all About?
Anxiety: What’s it all About?

The common response to, “I’m so nervous about this date/job interview/meeting,” is, “Don’t be nervous. I’m sure you’ll be fine.” Does hearing that actually work? Does someone saying, “Don’t be nervous,” stop you from feeling nervous? Probably not. In fact, sometimes it exacerbates it. Sharing our fears with friends often doesn’t result in the anxiety dissipating. It’s through no fault of their own, rather they aren’t trained to handle anxiety. But there’s good news…therapists are!

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trauma healing, yoga, somatics, body movementDenise Renyeanxiety, anxious attachment, anxiety treatment, san francisco
Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy: What it Is and How it Can Help You
Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy: What it Is and How it Can Help You

Mostly what I care about is folx keeping in mind two things: sex isn’t supposed to hurt, and if it does, there may be a physical reason as to why. There’s no shame in asking for help and doing so could make all the difference. It’s important in my line of work to have colleagues to refer to who are sex-positive.

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Denise Renyepelvic floor, sexologist, san francisco, sex therapy, vaginismus, vagina, vulva, sexual trauma, sexual healing