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EP265: Essential Clinical Care for Sex Workers

EP265: Essential Clinical Care for Sex Workers

The Thoughtful Counselor · The Thoughtful Counselor

January 12, 202455m 22s

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Show Notes

In this episode, Dr. Megan Speciale interviews Jamila Dawson, LMFT and Theodore Burnes, PhD on sex worker-affirming mental healthcare, the topic of their new book, "Essential Clinical Care for Sex Workers." The authors discuss common issues faced by individuals involved in the sex industry, the impact of stigma and whorephobia on the mental and emotional well-being of sex workers, and the clinical priorities of sex worker-affirming counseling centered on sex-positivity and intersectionality.

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