Stephanie Silva 2025-04-16 Stephanie Silva 2025-04-16

Resentment in Relationships: How to Reclaim Intimacy

Resentment is one of the biggest intimacy killers in relationships. It’s that slow-building, underlying frustration that turns into bitterness, withdrawal, and even passive-aggressive behaviors. If left unaddressed, resentment can lead to significant emotional disconnection, eroded trust, a lack of desire for physical intimacy, and even the end of a relationship.

Somatic refers to the body, and the somatic healing approach is crafted to bring awareness back to the body. Anchored in emotional and erotic connection and using experiential tools in session, we dive into the core of your challenges, tuning in to your body and inner voice to achieve a deeper self-understanding and allow for self-expression to flourish.
Not quite! Somatic-based coaching offers a unique approach compared to traditional talk therapy. With hands-on tools and personalized homework, our focus is on reconnecting you with your body. We prioritize experiencing and embodying your emotions, over analysis.
I work with individuals, whether single or in partnership, over the age of 18 in many different life stages. I am 2SLGBTQIA+ friendly and work with people of various sexual orientations, genders, age, ability, nationalities, and experience. Any questions, please ask.
Yes, I am accepting new clients at this time.
Please apply to work with me using the form on this page . After applying, please book a free 20-minute consultation before our coaching journey begins. This allows us to connect, and I can gain insight into your current challenges before our initial session. Visit my Services page for details on programs, and to apply!
Privacy and a comfortable space are key for this type of work, do your best to get comfy a few minutes before session and bring your challenges, vulnerability, and an open mind.
Client sessions take place virtually on zoom.
Your safety and comfort are priority number one. We'll never engage in anything you're not comfortable with and we'll openly discuss boundaries, pace, and consent, as these are essential aspects of our practice. To clarify, please note that our sessions are clothes-on at all times, there's no kissing involved, and there won't be any genital touch or focus on achieving orgasm during our sessions.
No, I am not a sex worker, sexologist, sexual surrogate, or otherwise. The work we do together will remain within our established relationship lab and within clear established boundaries.

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Disclaimer: Steph is not a licensed psychologist, psychiatrist or psychotherapist, nor is she a physician, social worker, or other registered professional. Coaching is not a substitute for medical, legal, financial, business or professional advice.

Awaken Arousal offers sex, relationship and intimacy coaching to ignite connection, passion, and pleasure in your life and relationships!

Serving Calgary and surrounding areas, including Cochrane, Airdrie, Okotoks, Spring Bank, Langdon, Bearspaw, High River, Chestermere, Heritage Pointe, Priddis, and Bragg Creek.

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Resentment in Relationships: How to Reclaim Intimacy

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