EXXXOTICA Seminar Series

Trauma Informed Kink- How to Play Safely When You Have CPTSD

Hosted by Scarlet Lovejoy, Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)

 

 

Kinky and managing C-PTSD? Worried about how to play safely without triggering negative memories or trauma responses? You’ve found the right place!

 

 

Welcome to Trauma Informed Kink- How to Play Safely When You Have C-PTSD. In this session, you will learn what C-PTSD is, how it is formed, and tips on how to manage such as separating past from present and recognizing trauma responses. Ever wondered if your kink was actually just a reenactment of past trauma? We will explore the differences between healthy kink vs reenactment and how it relates to C-PTSD. Additionally, we will review common types of kink/BDSM scenes (impact, D/s, and sensory play) and how to manage them from a trauma-informed perspective (to include: consent, pre-negotiation, accessing C-PTSD managing skills, and aftercare).

 

 

Please note- if you are a client of Scarlet or Siria, we are unable to acknowledge that you are our current client due to confidentiality requirements.

 

 

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EXXXOTICA Seminar Series sponsored by Pro13.

 

Meet Scarlet Lovejoy

Scarlet Lovejoy, LPC, is a kinky trauma therapist located in Northern Virginia. Her clinical specialties include C-PTSD, dissociative disorders, LGBTQIA+, polyamory, and kink/BDSM.

When Scarlet is not busy being a therapist, she enjoys pushing the gay agenda, crocheting, and spending time with loved ones.

Dates and locations

  • Washington, DC
    Dec 5–7, 2025

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