December Announcements
Happy welcome to winter and the winter holiday season fellow SSTARGazers! I (KW/C) want to wish everyone happy holidays!
We have a few announcements this month, including training opportunities, calls for nominations, and some well-earned and deserved congratulations to folx. You can also always find our announcements on the website; December's are posted here: https://sstarnet.org/blog/december-announcements-2/
And still as always, if you have a workshop, book, job opportunity, call for participants, or any other promotional announcement that you would like distributed to our members (on behalf of yourself or someone else), please send an email to info@SSTARnet.org and please include “SSTAR MONTHLY ANNOUNCEMENTS” in the subject line, to the communications committee – to Elisabeth Gordon at DrGordon@PsychandSexMD.com, or to Karen Washington at kwashingtoniv@yahoo.com– at least five (5) days before the end of the month for it to be posted the following month. Please do not post this information separately to the listserv.
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Training Opportunities
Title: Sensate Focus in Sex Therapy & Sexual Health-The Alchemy of Touch, Mindfulness & Somatic Techniques
Presenter: Linda Weiner, MSW, LCSW, CST,CSTS,CE Provider
Pronouns: She/Her/Her
Date & Time: March 14th, 2024 9am to 5pm Central (6 AASECT CE credits)
Location: Online Live Webinar (no recording available yet)
For more information or to register, contact Linda Weiner at sextherapiststlouis.com
Many thanks!
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Title of Workshop: Integrating Sexual Interventions into Couples Therapy (8CEs)
Date: Friday, January 19, 2024 | 9AM – 6PM EST, Online Synchronous
Presenter: Barry McCarthy, Ph.D.
Contact Name: Rachel Needle, Psy.D.
Telephone: 561-379-7207
Email: info@modernsextherapy.com
Website: https://modernsextherapyinstitutes.com/
Title of Workshop: What Every Sex Therapist Should Know About Hormones And Meds For Men’s And Women’s Sexual Dysfunction (4CEs)
Date: Saturday, January 20, 2024 | 9am – 1pm EST, Online Synchronous
Presenter: Madeleine Castellanos MD
Contact Name: Rachel Needle, Psy.D.
Telephone: 561-379-7207
Email: info@modernsextherapy.com
Website: https://modernsextherapyinstitutes.com/
Title of Workshop: Understanding and Treating Sexual/Genital Pain (4CEs)
Date: SATURDAY, JANUARY 20, 2024 | 2PM – 6PM EST, Online Synchronous
Presenter: Carolin Klein, P.h.D.
Contact Name: Rachel Needle, Psy.D.
Telephone: 561-379-7207
Email: info@modernsextherapy.com
Website: https://modernsextherapyinstitutes.com/
Title of Workshop: Working with Black Queer Men Who Use Crystal Meth (3CEs)
Date: SATURDAY, JANUARY 21, 2024 | 9AM – 12PM EST, Online Synchronous
Presenter: Jerry St Louis, LGSW
Contact Name: Rachel Needle, Psy.D.
Telephone: 561-379-7207
Email: info@modernsextherapy.com
Website: https://modernsextherapyinstitutes.com/
Title of Workshop: BDSM and Stigma (4CEs)
Date: Friday, February 16, 2024 | 9am – 1pm EST, online synchronous
Presenter: Luna Matatas
Contact Name: Rachel Needle, Psy.D.
Telephone: 561-379-7207
Email: info@modernsextherapy.com
Website: https://modernsextherapyinstitutes.com/
Title of Workshop: Neurobiology of Sex, Love & Attachment (4CEs)
Date: Friday, February 16, 2024 | 2pm – 6pm EST, online synchronous
Presenter: Kate Balestrieri, Psy.D.
Contact Name: Rachel Needle, Psy.D.
Telephone: 561-379-7207
Email: info@modernsextherapy.com
Website: https://modernsextherapyinstitutes.com/
Title of Workshop: Integrating Acceptance & Commitment Therapy for Sexual Self-Esteem (4CEs)
Date: Saturday, February 17, 2024 | 9am – 1pm EST, online synchronous
Presenter: Lee Phillips
Contact Name: Rachel Needle, Psy.D.
Telephone: 561-379-7207
Email: info@modernsextherapy.com
Website: https://modernsextherapyinstitutes.com/
Title of Workshop: The Mainstreaming of Rough Sex: Implications for Sexual Consent, Communication, And Health (2CEs)
Date: Saturday, February 17, 2024 | 2pm – 4pm EST, online synchronous
Presenter: Debbie Herbenick, Ph.D.
Contact Name: Rachel Needle, Psy.D.
Telephone: 561-379-7207
Email: info@modernsextherapy.com
Website: https://modernsextherapyinstitutes.com/
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Call for Nominations!
Upcoming Deadline: Announcement
2024 Diverse Sexualities Research and Education Institute Book Award Competition
The Diverse Sexualities Research and Education Institute (DSREI) is pleased to announce the 2024 Diverse Sexualities Book Award competition, nominations are being invited now.
The goal of the award is to recognize the best recent book that contributes to the understanding of Diverse Sexualities (sexual identities, sexual orientations, sexual behaviors, sexual interests, gender identities, gender orientations, gender expressions, relationship identities, relationship orientations, and relationship structures not accepted by the dominant culture).The award will be announced July 24th, 2024.Please feel free to forward this notice copying the DSREI Book Award Chair, Peggy J. Kleinplatz, Ph.D. and by copying DSREInstitute@gmail.com
Please check out our website https://dsrei.org and join our mailing list https://mailchi.mp/e38315df9c33/dsrei_newsletter
Eligibility Criteria
1. Content of the book must be related to Diverse Sexualities
2. The book must be in English and must have been published in the years 2021, 2022, or 2023. It may have multiple authors or be an edited work. Previously submitted books are eligible.
3. Authors or publishers are required to send five copies of the book for review to the members of the Book Awards Selection Committee of the Diverse Sexualities Research and Education Institute.
4. For further details see the information below. For questions, please contact Peggy J. Kleinplatz, PhD, Chair of the DSREI Book Award committee at (613) 563-0846 not via email.
How to Nominate a Book
1. Nominations for the DSREI Book Award may come from any individual, organization, or publisher.
2. The deadline for submitting nominations is January 1, 2024.
3. Nominations should be sent to:
Peggy Kleinplatz, PhD,
Chair,
Book Award Selection Committee
Diverse Sexualities Research and Education Institute
DSREInstitute@gmail.com
or send us an email.
The books should be sent directly to the members of the Awards Selection Committee. The addresses are available by phoning Dr. Kleinplatz.
1. THE AWARDS
Diverse Sexualities Research and Education Institute (DSREI) has established a book award to be given to the author(s) or editor(s) of the best books published in English related to the understanding Diverse Sexualities: At DSREI’s discretion two awards may be given, one for books addressed to the public and the other for books addressed to professionals (Educators, Researchers, or Clinicians).
Nominations for the DSREI Book Award should be made to the Chair who will then transmit the information to the appropriate committee members (see below).
The award winners (including multiple authors or each of the editors of an edited book where there is more than one editor) will each receive a plaque and their names will be listed on the DSREI website. There will be no monetary award.
2. FREQUENCY
The award will be given every two years.
3. THE SELECTION COMMITTEE
The members of the selection committee will be chosen by the DSREI Book Award chair in consultation with the DSREI Board of Directors. If a member of the DSREI Book Award committee has published a book that is being considered by the committee or has any potential conflict of interest, that person will not participate in any deliberations concerning that book.
4. ELEGIBILITY CRITERIA
1. Content of the books must be related to the understanding of Diverse Sexualities.
2. Books must have been published in the calendar years 2021, 2022, or 2023.
3. Books must be in English but may have been translated from another language.
4. Collections of previously published works would not be eligible.
5. Authors/editors are eligible regardless of having previously won another book award.
6. Books must be readily available from bookstores, public libraries, or university presses. Self-published books will not be eligible.
7. The decision of the selection committee as to whether a book is eligible shall be binding.
5. CONDITIONS OF THE PRIZES
1. Any eligible book which is nominated for a DSREI Book Award shall not qualify unless the publisher or author(s)/editor(s) agrees to provide up to five copies of the book to DSREI at no cost for each member of the selection committee.
2. The publisher must agree to include in any advertising for the book that it has been awarded the DSREI Book Award, for the given year.
6. SUBMISSION PROCEDURES AND DEADLINES:
1. Books received after the final deadline of January 1, 2024, will not be eligible.
2. Receipt of submissions will be acknowledged in writing by DSREI.
3. Submitted books will not be returned and will remain the property of the reviewers.7. FINALISTS
1. Up to five books nominated (in each category, if both popular and professional book awards are conferred) will be noted as Honorable Mentions as well as the winner(s) of the DSREI Book Award. The Award will be announced July 24, 2024 on the DSREI.org website. Publicity directed towards the public and organizations of sexuality professionals, announcing the winners of the DSREI Book Awards will be the responsibility of DSREI.
2. The selection committee will consider the shortlists and the winners in private deliberations. Publishers, authors, and editors should be aware that they will receive no advance notice of the finalists or the winners.DSREI Book Award Committee
Peggy J. Kleinplatz, Ph.D., Chair (613) 563-0846
Maura Devereux, PA-C
Reece Malone, MPH, DHS
Anna Randall, MSW, MPH, DHS
Richard Sprott, Ph.D.
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The Society for Sex Therapy and Research announces the call for nominations for the 2025 SSTAR Consumer Book Award.
The goal of the award is to recognize the best recent book for consumers (intended for the lay public or general reader and NOT for therapists, mental health specialists or other health care providers) that contributes to the understanding of human sexuality and/or sexual problems.
The award will be presented at the 2025 Annual Meeting.
Eligibility Criteria
- Content of the book must be related to human sexuality and/or sexual problems.
- The book must be in English and must have been published between April 1, 2022 and February 29, 2024. The book may have multiple authors or be an edited work. Previously submitted books are eligible.
How to Nominate a Book
- Nominations for the Consumer Book Award may come from any individual, organization, or publisher. Membership in SSTAR is NOT a prequisite for entry.
- The deadline for submitting nominations is March 31, 2024.
- To nominate a book –
- Email the Committee Chairperson, Dr. Stephanie Kuffel, at swkuffel@qwestoffice.net, and CC the SSTAR office at info@sstarnet.org, providing all relevant details about the book being nominated. This is to include the name, author, publisher, and date of publication of the book. Receipt of submissions will be acknowledged in writing by SSTAR.
- Mail copies of the book to each of the following five committee members - please note that Alice Girouard is a resident of Canada and should not be required to pay duty or taxes on any books sent to them and therefore will not accept books in which there are costs due them. Submitted books will not be returned and will remain the property of the reviewers. Email the Chairperson, Dr. Stephanie Kuffel, at swkuffel@qwestoffice.net to obtain addresses of each committee member.
- Stephanie Kuffel, PhD, PS (Chairperson)
- Alice Girouard, PhD candidate
- Anabel Perez-Gonzalez, LCSW
- Ryan Rahm-Knigge, Ph.D.
- Laurie Mintz, PhD
- Books received after the final deadline will not be eligible.
ABOUT THE AWARD
The Society for Sex Therapy and Research (SSTAR) has established the Consumer Book Award to be given to the author(s) or editor(s) of the best work published in English for consumers that contributes to the understanding of human sexuality and/or sexual problems. Award winners (including multiple authors or each of the editors of an edited book where there is more than one editor) will each be given a plaque, and their names will be listed on the SSTAR Web site. There will be no monetary award. The SSTAR Consumer Book Award is to be given every two years.
CONDITIONS OF THE PRIZES
Any eligible book which is entered for a SSTAR Book Award shall not qualify unless the publisher or author(s)/editor(s) agrees to provide copies of the book at no cost to each member of the selection committee.
The SSTAR Consumer Book Award will be given to the winning author(s)/editor(s) in person at the SSTAR Annual Meeting. The winning author(s) will give a 20-minute presentation about the book after the award is presented. SSTAR strongly encourages the publishers of the winning book to pay the author/editor expenses involved in attending the SSTAR meeting (including travel, lodging, food, and registration), although authors/editors may do so themselves in whole or in part.
The publisher of the winning book agrees to include in any advertising after the award has been announced that the book has been awarded the SSTAR Consumer Book Award.
Publicity directed towards the public and organizations of sexuality professionals announcing the winner of the SSTAR Book Award will be the joint responsibility of SSTAR, the author(s)/editor(s), and the publishers.
ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE AWARD
The winner of the SSTAR Consumer Book Award will be announced on the SSTAR social media channels and website (www.sstarnet.org). At the committee’s discretion, one or more of the other nominated books may also be selected for special mention.
The selection committee will reach its decision in private deliberations. Publishers, authors, and editors should be aware that they will receive no advance notice of the finalists or the winners before the award is officially announced.
For further information concerning the Consumer Book Award, please contact the chairperson Dr. Stephanie Kuffel at swkuffel@qwestoffice.net.
2025 SSTAR Consumer Book Award Committee:
- Stephanie Kuffel, PhD (Chair)
- Alice Girouard, PhD candidate
- Anabel Perez-Gonzalez, LCSW
- Ryan Rahm-Knigge, PhD
- Laurie Mintz, PhD
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CONGRATULATIONS!
THE MAP EDUCATION & RESEARCH FOUNDATION IS PLEASED TO ANNOUNCE:
A Sexual Tipping Point Award Certificate and $1000 prize was presented to Rose Hartzell, PhD, EdS, CHES, LMFT, IF during the 2023 Annual Fall Meeting of the Sexual Medicine Society of North America (SMSNA) in San Diego, November 2023. Rose’s presentation was on: "Psychosocial Factors in PGAD/GPD Patients Who Underwent Spine Surgery for Lumbosacral Annular Tear-Induced Sacral Radiculopathy”
There were also three STP Award Honorable Mentions’ presented with the abstract titles and winners listed below in the order noted in the SMSNA program.
Claudia Watkins, "The Impact of Erectile Dysfunction and Urinary Incontinence on the Mental Health of Prostate Cancer Patients"
Nestor F. Suria Cordero, "Intersection of Sexual and Mental Health: Prevalence of Anxiety and Depression in a Men's Health Clinic and Feasibility of Mental Health Surveys"
Jenna Stelma, "Erogenous Zones of the Head and Neck: A Comparison Study Between Cisgender Men and Women”
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CONGRATULATIONS!
Dear SSTAR members,
I am pleased to announce the winner of the 2024 SSTAR Health Professional Book Award is Trans Sex: Clinical Approaches to Trans Sexualities and Erotic Embodiments by Lucie Fielding, PhD, MA, LMHC, and published by Routledge. Congratulations, Dr. Fielding!
The SSTAR Health Professional Book Award is given to the best recent book for health professionals that contributes to the understanding and resolution of sexual disorders. Here is what Caroline Smith, Health Professional Book Award committee chair, said on behalf of the committee about Trans Sex: Clinical Approaches to Trans Sexualities and Erotic Embodiments:
“The committee found the book to be conceptually vigorous, richly practical, well-written and accessible. Fielding’s framework, grounded in solid clinical practice, weaves together social justice, trans feminism, and radical queer theory in the service of providing pleasure-centered therapy to trans and non-binary clients. She challenges us to locate ourselves in our work, wrestle with our biases and engage our clients’ (as well as our own) embodied creativity. We appreciated Fielding’s inclusion of other trans and non-binary professional voices as well as exercises for clients to do in and outside of session. The committee feels this book brings nuanced attention to the specific needs, concerns and liberative possibilities for our trans and non-binary clients/patients and it orients providers who do not work with this population towards a compassionate relationship with the embodied sexual self.”
Lucie Fielding, PhD, MA, LMHC, is a queer, non-binary trans femme (pronouns: she/they; elle/iel) and a therapist and sexuality educator.
The 2024 Book Award Committee also chose a book for exceptional merit - Transforming Sexual Narratives: A Relational Approach to Sex Therapy by long-time SSTAR member Suzanne Iasenza, PhD – and had this to say:
“The committee experienced this book as a delicious homecoming to the fundamentals of psychoanalytic therapy, couple and family systems and sex therapy. Utilizing her original approach called Narrative Relational Sex Therapy, Iasenza gifts her readers, sex therapists and generalists alike, with a practical roadmap into the wilds of human sexuality. The aim for most of us is to help our clients re-story their sexual challenges, shame and regret into heathy and pleasurable sex lives. This beautifully written book shows us how to do this with a wide range of populations and clinical concerns. A member of our committee said, ‘Transforming Sexual Narratives reminds me of why I became a therapist in the first place and Trans Sex reminds me of what continues to excite me about being a sex therapist today.’ Both of these books are exceptional reads for providers at all stages of their careers.”
Congratulations to Dr. Fielding and we look forward to their remarks at the 2024 SSTAR Annual Meeting in Toronto. And congratulations to Dr. Iasenza for the recognition of her work.
In addition, my sincere thanks to the Health Professional Book Award Committee chaired by Caroline Smith, with Ruth Koelling, Mary Beth Golden, Bernard Newton Caroline Maykut and Derek Polonsky.
Sincerely,
Morag Yule, PhD
SSTAR President