Author: Danielle Harel

Dr. Danielle Harel is the co-creator of the Somatica® Method, and the co-founder of the Somatica Institute.

As a somatic sexologist and teacher, she has devoted the last twenty years to sex coaching and empowering couples, women, men, and groups.

Danielle has published original research on Orgasmic Birth and is the co-author of three books: Confidence, Making Love Real, and Coming Together.

How to Build Trust with a Client
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How to Build Trust with a Client

In the Somatica training, we teach our budding coaching students how to build trust with a client that helps them transform in the realm of sex and intimacy. We call these “practice relationships” or “The Relationship Lab”. They are two-way, authentic relationships that offer freedom and safety to the client – so they can practice…

Somatica Sessions #3 – How to Build Emotional Connection
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Somatica Sessions #3 – How to Build Emotional Connection

Have you ever wondered how to build emotional connection with someone in a social setting? In this third real-life episode of the Somatica Sessions video series, coach Danielle Harel teaches her client Krister how to ask for consent, build interpersonal relationship skills, and attune himself in order to stage a successful seduction. Attunement to Open…

Somatica Sessions #2 – Overcoming Toxic Shame
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Somatica Sessions #2 – Overcoming Toxic Shame

Have you ever encountered toxic shame in your practice as a coach – and wondered how you can help your client overcome it? In this second episode of our Somatica Sessions video series, watch Somatica Institute co-founder Danielle Harel walk Dori through shame coaching and explain the psychological effects of shame. Exploring The Roots of…

Somatica Institute is now a CAMFT Approved CE Provider!

Somatica Institute is now a CAMFT Approved CE Provider!

We are excited to announce that the Somatica Institute can now count itself among the elite group of CAMFT Approved CE Providers. If you are a mental health professional in search of a CE for MFT course, perhaps you’d like to add sex and intimacy tools to your practice. For both couples work and individual…

The Psychology of Arousal: 3 Steps To Help Clients Discover Their ‘Hottest Sexual Movie’
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The Psychology of Arousal: 3 Steps To Help Clients Discover Their ‘Hottest Sexual Movie’

Whether you want to experience your own personal growth around sex, or help your clients do so, it is essential to understand the psychology of arousal… namely, what makes you and the people around you tick when it comes to sex. We find that one of the best ways to think about what turns people…

How to Start Exploring Dominant and Submissive Relationships
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How to Start Exploring Dominant and Submissive Relationships

Over the last couple of decades, dominant and submissive fantasies have become more visible in mainstream culture. BDSM-themed visual entertainment like Fifty Shades of Grey, Secretary and Bonding have given graphic nods to power play in the bedroom, allowing dominant and submissive desires room to becoming more accepted and less stigmatized. Still, people who want…