Resources and Apps Related to Sex Therapy, BDSM, and Therapy
I recently facilitated a workshop entitled “50 Shades of Gray Areas When Working with Sex and Sexuality”. I wanted to share just a few resources from my personal library as well as some resources that I know about.
A note about the resources. Some of these resources I have used personally and with clients and some of these resources I just know about. Please use your discretion on whether they are appropriate for your clients. Also, be aware that the use of some of these apps may have some HIPAA considerations so do your research if there is a concern. Some are free, some cost if you want to use them more than an introductory period, and some cost just to use. When making any recommendation, it is always encouraged to read, view, and/or try out the resource before recommending.
Apps for Therapy
These can be used for any type of therapeutic goal.
Hay House Vision Board App – helps create digital vision boards using photos and internet images
Moody Me Mood Diary and Tracker – tracks mood and has a journal function
Coggle– a program on your computer for mind mapping
Apps for Meditation
The apps are great for working with busy brains around life and sex.
Calm
Headspace
List and Document Apps
These can be used for therapeutic tasks/journalling amongst other things.
Trello
Evernote
Tracking Apps
Tracking is a WONDERFUL way to gain awareness to the actual problem the clients are facing in a realistic and accountable way. A great technique that often can show the client something they didn’t see before.
Track and Share– can track ANYTHING and really helps with tracking sexual issues, desire, etc.
Counted– a great app for counting anything
BDSM Resources
Brame, G., & Brame, W. (1993). Different loving: An exploration of the world of sexual dominance and submission. New York: Villard Books.