NOVEMBER Announcements
**Online Training**
Body Talk: Identifying and Working with Body Narratives in Sex Therapy
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Suzanne Iasenza, PhD
Friday, November 12, 2021
6:30PM – 8:30PM (EST)
Live Webinar on Zoom!
$50 Regular Admission and $30 Student
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Psychotherapists are learning to appreciate the notion that “the body keeps score” as esteemed trauma specialist Bessel van der Kolk contends. How do we integrate such awareness into psychotherapy as we work with sexuality concerns? This presentation will discuss how to identify and utilize body narratives with individuals and couples. Case material will include examples of racializing, objectifying, and vilifying cultural body narratives that impact sexual development.
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Learning Objectives
After attending this presentation, participants will be able to:
assess body narratives and their effect on adult sexuality.
discuss how to work with body narratives as part of a treatment plan.
identify and address racializing, objectifying, and vilifying body cultural narratives.
Agenda
6:30 – 7:00: Defining body narratives.
7:00 – 7:30: Assessing body narratives and their effect on adult sexuality.
7:30 – 8:00: Treatment plan development.
8:00 – 8:30: Case discussions illustrating clinical techniques with Q & A.
Click link below to buy tickets:
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Problem Sexual Behavior Certification Training Program
Michael Vigorito, LMFT, CGP, CST-S, & Dr. David Ley
A training and consultation program for therapists and sex therapists interested in helping people who are concerned about sexual behavior problems or identify as sexually addicted or compulsive.
EARN 125 *AASECT CES
“Sex Addiction” Therapy Certification vs. Problem Sexual Behavior Certification
Problem sexual behavior can include any sexual expression that leads people to seek treatment or assistance:
- Infidelity
- Values conflicts
- Problematic pornography use
- Relationship conflicts over the type or frequency of sex.
- Legal or financial problems
- Sex-drug linked behaviors
Historically, these issues were viewed as a symptom of a sex addiction. Groundbreaking new research indicates that self-identifying as a porn or sex addict likely increases people’s pain and suffering over time. Rather than a symptom of a sexual disorder, current research suggests that people seeking treatment for sexual behavior problems are a heterogeneous group with varying underlying problems and individual needs. As such, the PSB Certification Program will train you on providing the most up-to-date and effective treatment approaches to meet the diverse needs of these clients including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, the Out of Control Sexual Behavior Model, psychopharmacology, and much more.
For more information: https://sexualhealthalliance.com/problem-sexual-behavior
**Book Announcement**
What Every Mental Health Professional Needs to Know About Sex, Third Edition
Dr. Stephanie Buehler
The third edition of What Every Mental Health Professional Needs to Know about Sex by Dr. Stephanie Buehler has just been published by Springer Publishing. It has been updated with the latest theoretical approaches, pharmacological treatments, and ethical/legal concerns. It presents a wealth of information on assessing and treating both common and uncommon sexual concerns accompanied by helpful informational worksheets. By offering new case examples exemplifying contemporary concerns such as minority stress, intersectionality, and recognition of therapist privilege in relation to clients, the new edition emphasizes diversity inclusive of sexual and gender minorities. It covers the latest technology in telemental health and the role it plays in the sex lives of clients. Instructor examination copies can be obtained by contacting Springer.