Betty Dodson with Carlin Ross
Better Orgasms. Better World.
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My Romantic Love Wars: A Sexual Memoir - EBOOK EDITION |
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Betty Dodson's Bodysex Workshop DVD |
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Betty Dodson Liberating women one orgasm at a time |
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Carlin Ross Sex, Politics & More Sex |
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Dear Betty,
I am a 55 yr. old elementary teacher (near retirement), with 3 strong sisters, and mother of 2 independent daughters. I have always been supportive, if not active, in women's issues and enjoyed your early work while I was in college exploring my nascent sexuality.
Recently my younger daughter informed me that she would like to pursue a psychology concentration in sex therapy. We have always been open and forthright about sex and she has come to me often in surprise at finding her friends have not had the same upbringing! My question is... what course of action would you suggest for her? I don't have connections or knowledge in this area to guide her. She is attending Indiana University(my alma mater) where the Kinsey Institute was/is headquartered. I am notsure how that may help and have advised her to at least go and speak with someone associated with the Institute.
Dear R,
First let me congratulate you on raising 2 independent feminist daughters. As for your daughter pursuing a degree in psychology I would suggest she also check out the field of sexology. By all means have her connect with someone at the Kinsey Institute for additional information.
The reason I support the new field of sexology is for the freedom it offers. If I'd been a licensed sex therapist, I would never have been able to do hands-on teaching. Talk teaching is important, but the laying on of hands is the most dynamic way to teach or learn about any subject. Sex information in many forms will be absolutely necessary to heal the planet. If we don't embrace pleasure then violence will continue to dominate our sorry world. Search "becoming a sexologist" on the website for a more complete answer.
As for the field of sex therapy being lucrative, I've never gotten rich but there are many rewards beyond money in doing this work. I believe some insurance
companies honor licensed therapists but not what I do. Sex Coaching is still a gray area. Hopefully by the time she is ready to practice whatever path she pursues, insurance companies will become more enlightened. However, I wouldn't count on it.
Dr. Betty
Do you have any advice? Is sex therapy an area that will be lucrative? I
don't even know if insurance companies consider this therapy other than elective. Thank you for your consideration and the new site with Carlin is a breath of fresh air in my stuffy world!
Respectfully,
R
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