Generated by All in One SEO v4.9.10, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # Heather Elizabeth Sexuality education, training, and counsel with a practical, personal approach. ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://www.heatherelizabeth.ca/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [Shame, Sexuality and Living Through Spirals](https://www.heatherelizabeth.ca/shame-and-sexuality/) - Shame is such a stumbling block when it comes to figuring out and living joyfully in your sexuality - and so many of us are swimming in it. Religions that left us thinking our desires, and by extension ourselves are sinful, violence and trauma that has been done to us that leaves us feeling broken, - [Sexuality, Professionalism & Abstinence Only Education](https://www.heatherelizabeth.ca/sexuality-professionalism-abstinence-only-education/) - When you put allosexual, alloromantic folks together, I guarantee you some of those folks are going to find others attractive. Attraction is built into our bodies because as humans we are genetically coded to reproduce. Of course, nothing is that simple. None of us are walking copies of our genes. We've got big, juicy brains - [Here’s One For You: Spontaneity vs Consent](https://www.heatherelizabeth.ca/heres-one-for-you-spontaneity-vs-consent/) - [The following was originally posted on Kinkopedia in 2014] It’s not the first time I’ve been presented the words spontaneity and consent like they’re complete opposites of a coin, only one happening at a time. Which is so very odd to me. Do people wake up one day six months, three years, or even a decade into - [Tips for navigating consent in a changing world](https://www.heatherelizabeth.ca/tips-for-navigating-consent-in-a-changing-world/) - With the uptake of visibility around sexual harassment and assault, it may feel like suddenly the standards of what's "okay" and what's "not okay" have changed wildly leaving you scared you can't keep up. I understand that feeling - but I also know it isn't grounded in reality. Ethically speaking, this has never been okay. - [Enthusiastic Consent on a Personal Level](https://www.heatherelizabeth.ca/enthusiastic-consent-on-a-personal-level/) - I want to be clear that I don't think enthaustic consent is useless; I'm just unconvinced that it's the most useful measure of consent, esepcially when it comes to real world relationships. The kind most of us are having. - [On Sexual Freedom](https://www.heatherelizabeth.ca/on-sexual-freedom/) - On June 12, 2016 I woke up to two things. News of the murder of 49 people - mostly Latinx and people of colour - at Pulse nightclub in Orlando, and an e-mail asking me to write why sexual freedom is so important to me. It was almost funny to see two things back to ## Pages - [Home](https://www.heatherelizabeth.ca/home/) - Sexuality Professional, Relational Therapist (RP), Absolute Nerd. Welcome to the online home of Heather Elizabeth! Let's start with a confession: Heather isn't a fan of web pages. The idea of taking all of the various strands of their work and weaving them into something that may or may not be what folks want gives her - [Professional Training and Consultation](https://www.heatherelizabeth.ca/services/professional-training-and-consultation/) - As an educator and Registered Psychotherapist, my practice focuses on driving reflection on beliefs, thoughts and assumptions. - [Psychotherapy Services](https://www.heatherelizabeth.ca/psychotherapy-services/) - My Approach to Therapy The ‘one-on-one’ (so to speak – I do work with couples and occasionally groups!) portion of my work is built on a fundamental respect for one’s autonomy in their own lives and expertise in personal experience. I trust my clients to set the focus and pacing for our time together; however, - [Contact](https://www.heatherelizabeth.ca/contact/) - If you're looking for counselling with a practical and personal approach, schedule a consultation or ask questions about improving your relationship. Reach out today. - [Areas of Focus](https://www.heatherelizabeth.ca/areas-of-focus/) - here are the common topics I support - [Meet Heather](https://www.heatherelizabeth.ca/meet-heather/) - Learn about my approach to counselling, education and coaching and see how we can work together to improve your relationship, kink and sexuality. - [Media Appearances](https://www.heatherelizabeth.ca/media-apperances/) - Check out some medium I've contributed to. There are pieces about relationships, sexuality, consent and more. - [Services](https://www.heatherelizabeth.ca/services/) - Services I offer include psychotherapy, training, consulting, education and coaching. Reach out for a 15 min consultation. - [Blog Posts](https://www.heatherelizabeth.ca/393-2/) - Browse my complete collection of blog posts covering relationships, sexuality and consent. Find articles and insights on shame, relationships and consent. - [Event Page](https://www.heatherelizabeth.ca/event/) - [Counselling and Coaching](https://www.heatherelizabeth.ca/counselling-and-coaching/) - The ‘one-on-one’ (so to speak - I do work with couples and occasionally groups!) portion of my work is built on a fundamental respect for one’s autonomy in their own lives and expertise in personal experience. I trust my clients to set the focus and pacing for our time together; however, I will gently point - [Summer 2018 Workshops and Classes](https://www.heatherelizabeth.ca/summer-2018-workshops-and-classes/) - Here are all the classes I'll be teaching over the next few months in one place! Links for individual classes are below, and if you want in on the BDSM Booty Camp (5 classes, plus bonus group chats and email exercises), you need to get in touch. 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