***September 2022 Announcements***

**Call For Research Participants**

Caroline Pukall, PhD:

A study out of Sweden that focuses on developing a core outcome set for provoked vestibulodynia (PVD). See the attached flyer for more information. We are looking for those with personal and professional experience (research, clinical, etc.) with PVD. For further info, please see the flyer:

If you are interested in participating, please register here: http://Sbu.se/pvd_en

In addition to your possible participation in the survey, Caroline requests that you consider, these few things you can do to help promote the project:

• Please forward this email to any colleagues/people you think might be interested
• Share information about the project on your social media channels
• Advertise the project in your newsletter or internal email list. There is a flyer with information about the project attached to the email which you can use if you would like to.

Any questions or comments can be directed to Dr Christel Hellberg at christel.hellberg@sbu.se or to Caroline Pukall, PhD at caroline.pukall@queensu.ca

**Group Therapy Opportunities**

Sex Esteem/ Center for Love and Sex: For more info, please constact Sari Eckler Cooper, LCSW  sari@centerforloveandsex.com

Seeking referrals for SEX ESTEEM Online Women's Group 

We are currently accepting referrals again for the fall women's group for women whose partners have broken their monogamous agreements.  This virtual group is led by our associate Kelly and more info about this group and a contact form is available at this link: https://centerforloveandsex.com/sex-esteem-llc-coaching-group-reclaiming-oneself-after-partner-infidelity/

In this group, women can be at any phase of the healing process from initial discovery to a couple of years out as they navigate what they want from their partnerships/marriages.  This coaching group is for cis/trans women of any orientation and we encourage group members to be in their own therapy as we see this as an additional psychoeducational and process group in which to get and give support to women going through similar stages of grief and self discovery.

Seeking referrals for SEX ESTEEM Online Men's Out of Control Sexual Behavior Group

We are currently interviewing men interested in joining a weekly OCSB Process Group focused on supporting men in their sexual health goals.  This is a virtual coaching group and we are accepting men who live within and outside of the US. I use an integrated model that understands that men need to set their own goals regarding alignment of values, priorities, commitments and sexual health and pleasure. While Center for Love and Sex is based in NYC, this group will be available to American and international clients which is helpful for men who want to ensure they are not going to run into someone from their community or local professional world.

In this group, members will be committed to supporting their progress and those of the other members by:

• agreeing to be in their own individual therapy
• committing to at least 3 months of weekly attendance
• letting the leader know if they can't make the group ahead of time

Folks can read more about the group here: https://centerforloveandsex.com/out-of-control-sexual-behavior-sex-addiction-mens-group/

For more information, or interest in referring a client please email our Admission Coordinator directly at: intake@centerforloveandsex.com

and put interest in Men's Group in the subject line and complete an initial form at this LINK.

**Virtual Training**

The Buehler Institute:

A new program to become an Accredited Sexual Health Provider (ASHP).  This 30-hour hybrid program is designed by Dr. Stephanie Buehler and Dr. Heather Quaile to fill a need to train medical providers to counsel their patients and clients regarding sexual issues related to chronic illness, cancer, pelvic and sexual pain, and more.  The program launches with a live 14-hour Zoom conference on October 15 & 16, 2022 with esteemed speakers including Dr. Rachel Rubin, Dr. Pebble Kranz, and Dr. Joshua Gonzalez and more.  Then, take 16-hours of self-paced online learning created by Drs. Buehler and Quaile, who have over 30 years of experience in the field of sexuality between them.  Interested mental health providers are invited to join us!  Earn 30 hours of CME (Amedco) or CE (APA, AASECT, NBCC).

Click the link to become an Accredited Sexual Health Provider: https://www.learnsextherapy.com/course/certificateinsexualhealth

Fine print:  In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by Amedco LLC and The Buehler Institute Psychological Services, Inc. Amedco LLC is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.  The Buehler Institute is approved as a provider of continuing education by the American Psychological Association. The Buehler Institute is responsible for all content.

International Society for Schema Therapy: For more information or to register, please contact Peregrine Kavros, PhD, at dr.kavros@peregrinekavrosphd.com

CE opportunity (40 - APA CE's):

2022 International Society for Schema Therapy Approved Training and Certification Workshop- Schema Therapy, Individual.

2 three day modules:

1- Th-Sat, October 6-8, 2022

2- Th-Sat, October 13-15, 2022

Daily schedule:

Didactic/dyadic: 8-9:30AM, break 15 min

Didactic/dyadic: 9:45-11:45AM

Lunch: 11:45-12:35

Didactic/dyadic: 12:35-2:15 PM, break 15 min

Didactic/dyadic 2:30-4PM

Registration:

Module I and II

$1,350 NCPA members

$1,500 psychologists and clinician representative of other professions

The Modern Sex Therapy Institute:

• For more info or to register, contact Dr. Rachel Needle at info@modernsextherapyinstitutes.com or (561) 262-4723.

September 2022

Title: Walking the line: The power and impact of self-disclosure by modern sex therapists

Presenter:  James C. Wadley, Ph.D., CST-S

Date & Time (incl. # of CE hrs.): Saturday, September 17, 2022 | 9am-1pm EDT (4 CE Credits)

Location:  Online live webinar and video recorded for asynchronous learning after

Title: What Do Clients with ADHD Teach Us about All Relationships & Sex Lives

Presenter:  Ari Tuckman, PsyD, CST

Date & Time (incl. # of CE hrs.): Saturday, September 17, 2022 | 2-6pm EDT (4 CE Credits)

Location:  Online live webinar and video recorded for asynchronous learning after

October 2022

Title: A New Model of Male Sexuality Featuring Good Enough Sex (GES) and Responsive Male Desire

Presenter:  Barry W. McCarthy, PhD, ABPP

Date & Time (incl. # of CE hrs.): Friday, October 14, 2022 | 9am-6pm EDT (8 CE Credits)

Location:  Online live webinar and video recorded for asynchronous learning after

 

Peggy Kleinplatz, PhD:

• To begin the registration, and to ask any questions over email, please contact Ms. Jessica Lafreniere at lafr.jessica@gmail.com indicating your name, your co-therapist’s name and
  your contact information.
• Please contact Peggy J. Kleinplatz, Ph.D., if you have any questions by phone at 613 563-0846 Monday- Friday, Noon-5:00 PM Eastern time.
• For more information, please visit www.optimalsexualexperience.com

Are you a clinician or therapist who works with individuals or couples distressed by
low/no desire? Low/no sexual frequency? Couples distressed by sexual desire
discrepancy? Are you interested in training to provide group therapy to enhance couples’
sexual intimacy? Our team offers training for clinicians working with sexual concerns
based on our research on Optimal Sexual Experiences.

All group therapy sessions are to be conducted by two licensed mental health
professionals, therefore, we require that you and your co-therapist be trained in
unison. Training sessions will be limited to the first 6 pairs of therapists who register.
Dates: December 4-7, 2022, continuing February 19-22, 2023. Each set involves
participation over 2 periods of Sunday-Wednesday afternoons.

All conducted by online synchronous learning.

Deadline for Registration: September 19th, 2022.

This program meets the requirements for AASECT and CCPA and is approved for 30
credits

 

The UNF Clinical Mental Health Counseling program:

• for further info or with questions, please contact

  Robert J. Zeglin, PhD, NCC, CST, LMHC (he/him/his)

  Psychotherapist, University Faculty, Research & Organizational Consultant

  Jacksonville, FL

  P: (202)573-7896

  E: doczeglin@gmail.com

The UNF Clinical Mental Health Counseling program is hosting an online 2.5CE ethics-eligible workshop titled "Ethically Treating Sexual Issues" on December 2 from 2-4:30.

For $9 off the $25 price, SSTAR members can use the code "THE904" if they register before the end of September. Scan the QR in the flyer or visit https://bit.ly/3PyRepn to register.

**Member Announcements**

Barry McCarthy, Ph.D.  presents a Psychology Today blog post: Erectile Self-Efficacy and Responsive Sexual Desire

Blog: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-paradox-sex