Tuesday, February 23rd, 2027 12:00 PM EST -3:00 PM EST Paula Leech
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Description
This class provides IAPST credits which are eligible for credits toward Certification as a Sex Therapist. See iapst.org/certification
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About the Presenter:
Learning Objectives:
- Describe the origins of Sensate Focus.
- Define natural functions in relationship to sexual arousal.
- Cite examples highlighting the importance of language when prescribing the exercises.
Agenda:
Sensate Focus Fundamentals
15 Minutes
a. Intros – name, where you are, what you hope to get out of the course.
i. Confidentiality, assume good will, self-care.
ii. My approach to SF – feel free to disagree, challenge, filter out what doesn’t fit.
iii. Goals and learning objectives.
45 Minutes
a. M & J – Origins of Sensate Focus
i. Natural Functions
b. Parasympathetic vs. Sympathetic Nervous System
c. Defining Sensate Focus
d. SF Broken Down
i. Touching for Interest vs. Pleasure
ii. Touching for Self
iii. Mindfulness
35 Minutes
a. SF Set-up
i. Active & passive roles
ii. Debrief post
iii. Language
iv. Tone, pace, rhythm
b. Example
15 Minutes BREAK
IV. 20 Minutes
a. Anxiety Basics
V. 20 Minutes
a. Review progressions
i. Narrating Touch
ii. Mutual Touch
b. Peaking
c. Plateauing
VI. 40 Minutes
a. Wrap-up
i. Sensate Focus Progress
ii. Making it Yours
iii. Practice (pairs) – Prescribe front caress to your partner – don’t worry about tone, pace, rhythm – just relaying the info.
i. Ask questions of prescribing partner as if real patient.
ii. Will challenge you both to dig deep into your understanding of the approach.
iii. Expect mistakes! They’ll help you learn.
iv. Do as many times as you’d like to fill the time allotted.
Accreditation - This Webinar Offers 3 Live Interactive Continuing Education Credits
- Therapist Express is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Mental Health Practitioners as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed creative arts therapists. #CAT-0122.
- Therapist Express is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Mental Health Practitioners as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed marriage and family therapists #MFT-0129.
- Therapist Express is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Mental Health Practitioners as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed mental health counselors. #MHC-0325.
- Therapist Express is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Psychology as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed psychologists #PSY-0275.
- Therapist Express is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Social Work as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed social workers #SW-0774.
- The American Psychological Association approves the School of Sex Therapy to sponsor continuing education for
psychologists. The School of Sex Therapy maintains responsibility for this program and its content.
The School of Sex Therapy is an approved continued education provider for the International Association of Psychosexual Therapists. The School of Sex Therapy maintains responsibility for this program and its content.
This presentation is open to:
- Behavior Analysts
- Social Workers
- Professional Counselors
- Therapists
- Psychologists
- Licensed Mental Health Practitioners
- Medical Doctors and Other Health Professionals
- Other professionals interacting with populations engaged in mental health based services
This online class is offered at an intermediate level, and is beneficial for a beginner level clinician:
- New practitioners who wish to gain enhanced insight surrounding the topic
- Experienced practitioners who seek to increase and expand fundamental knowledge surrounding the subject matter
- Advanced practitioners seeking to review concepts and reinforce practice skills and/or access additional consultation
- Managers seeking to broaden micro and/or macro perspectives
Additional information
- Refunds: Registrants who are unable to attend a Talli Rosenbaum seminar or live webinars may ask for, and will receive, a credit or refund (your choice). Refund requests will be processed within 3 business days. When an attendee knows in advance that they are unable to attend we ask that they inform Talli Rosenbaum ahead of time by emailing TalliRosenbaum@TherapistExpress.com or by calling or texting 607-249-4585 (Webinar Support) this allows us to free up the spot in the training in the event that a training is at or near capacity.
- Disability Access: If you require ADA accommodations, please contact our office 30 days or more before the event. We cannot ensure accommodations without adequate prior notification.
- Please Note: Licensing Boards change regulations often, and while we attempt to stay abreast of their most recent changes, if you have questions or concerns about this course meeting your specific board’s approval, we recommend you contact your board directly.
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- Satisfactory Completion: Certificates are available after satisfactory course completion in your account or by clicking here
- Participants will receive their certificate electronically upon completion of the webinar and course evaluation form.
- There is no conflict of interest or commercial support for this program.
- System Requirements: Any device (such as a computer, tablet, or phone), Dual-Core 2 GHz or higher processor, and at least 4 GB of RAM capable of running a Zoom session, along with a stable internet connection.
- Although early registration is recommended for this class in order to ensure the best experience, attendees may register and join until the start of the program