Therapeutic BDSM™ and Self-Reconciliation Therapy (SRT): A Community-Informed Framework for Identity-Based, Somatic Healing

Authors

  • Dr. Yulinda Renee Rahman Author

Abstract

This article explores the emergence of Therapeutic BDSM™ as a structured, collaborative, and trauma-informed healing modality housed within the Self-Reconciliation Therapy (SRT) framework. Drawing on responses from 100 participants across client, clinician, educator, and pro practitioner roles, the findings highlight widespread belief in the therapeutic potential of BDSM, tempered by caution around ethical facilitation, cultural nuance, and accessibility. The discussion situates these findings within the broader context of sexology, somatics, and community-driven care, while also introducing the role of the Kink Professional Standards Alliance (KPSA) in stewarding ethical frameworks and practitioner education. The study affirms the growing legitimacy of kink-informed healing and the need for thoughtful, collaborative models that hold power, identity, and embodiment as central to the process of integration and transformation.

Author Biography

  • Dr. Yulinda Renee Rahman

    Dr. Yulinda Renee Rahman, also known as Doc YuRoc, is a distinguished Trauma-Informed, Board-Certified Kink Conscious Sex Therapist with a Doctorate in Clinical Sexology.

    Dr. Rahman has over 25+ years of experience in the Mental Health field, having held numerous roles from case management and social work to school counseling and private practice.

    Doc Yu Roc has carved out a niche in integrating kink practices with therapeutic methodologies to promote healing, self-discovery, and personal growth. Therapeutic BDSM is a modality she developed to aid individuals, particularly those with histories of sexual trauma, in their healing processes. Her approach integrates somatic experiencing and BDSM practices to help clients reconnect with their bodies and process trauma in a safe and controlled environment.

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Published

01-07-2025

Issue

Vol. 1 No. 1 (2025): Opening Doors: The Intersection of Kink, Community, and Ethical Practice

Section

Research, Theory, & Resources

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How to Cite

Therapeutic BDSM™ and Self-Reconciliation Therapy (SRT): A Community-Informed Framework for Identity-Based, Somatic Healing. (2025). The Journal of Kink & Community, 1(1), 3-45. https://journalofkink.community/index.php/access/article/view/5