(HS Nelson 096182 2022) What's New with Sex?: Expanding and Exploring the Therapeutic Comfort Zone
Tracking # 20-938822
Course overview
Working with sexuality and erotic behavior can challenge a therapist's biases and countertransference around intimacy and relationships. This session will explore ways that therapists can face their own concerns and ask questions about anything sexual. It explores the idea of sex clubs, BDSM, and polyamory. You'll also look at the impact of technology on sexual behavior, with the advent of sex robots, teledildonics, artificial intelligence, and virtual reality. Intense and fun, this session will include videos, expert speakers, and small-group discussion to help therapists face their own preconceived notions around sexuality and modern eroticism. You'll explore: Your own sex-related stereotypes, resistance, confusion, and shame in order to create a safe, nonjudgmental environment for clients How to expand your ability to communicate about sexual issues in therapy, and help clients create new personal experiences for pleasure and growth Alternative sexual practices, including swinging, consensual nonmonogamy, Dom/sub relationships, fetishes, and BDSM Ways to process triggers and concerns that may be activated by unconventional sexual behavior
Subject areas
This course counts toward the state boards and subject areas below.
Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling
Certified Master Social Worker
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Licensed Mental Health Counselor
Florida Board of Nursing
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
Licensed Practical Nurse
Registered Nurse
Florida Board of Psychology
Limited License Psychologist
Psychologist
Ohio Counselor, Social Worker and Marriage and Family Therapist Board
Licensed Independent Marriage and Family Therapist
Licensed Independent Social Worker
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor
Licensed Professional Counselor
Licensed Social Worker
Marriage and Family Therapist
Registered Social Worker Assistant
Disclosure statements
Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Dr. Tammy Nelson maintains a private practice. She is the executive director at Integrated Sex Therapy Training Institute and has employment relationships with Daybreak University and the California Institute of Integral Studies. Dr. Nelson receives compensation as a presenter and consultant. She receives a speaking honorarium, recording, and book royalties from Psychotherapy Networker and PESI, Inc. She has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.
Non-financial: Dr. Tammy Nelson serves on the dissertation committee for the American Academy of Clinical Sexology and the International Institute of Clinical Sexology. She is a member of the American Association of Sex Educators, Sex Counselors, and Sex Therapists, the Imago Relationships International Association of Professional and Certified Therapists, the International Board of Sexologists, and other organizations. For a complete list, please contact info@pesi.com.