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Description
This advanced training brings together findings from neuroscience, clinical sex therapy, and mindfulness-based interventions to explore the complex interplay between the brain, body, and sexual experience. Recent functional MRI research has revealed that orgasm involves simultaneous activation of multiple brain regions—including the nucleus accumbens, periaqueductal gray, anterior cingulate cortex, and cerebellum, highlighting the neurological overlap between pleasure, craving, and analgesia. These discoveries illuminate how sexual pleasure is both a neurochemical and psychological event, grounded in the synchronization of euphoria and desire.
Parallel to this, emerging therapeutic frameworks challenge traditional goal-oriented sex therapy by emphasizing autonomy, embodied awareness, and the mind–body connection. Mindfulness-based approaches for low desire and sexual pain disorders such as vaginismus and provoked vestibulodynia help clients cultivate nonjudgmental awareness, reduce anxiety-driven muscular contraction, and rediscover agency within their sexual experiences.
Participants will gain a deeper understanding of how brain-based mechanisms of pleasure and pain intersect with the emotional and relational dynamics of sexual functioning. The session integrates empirical findings with clinical strategies to promote healing, self-regulation, and a compassionate reconnection to pleasure in both individual and couples therapy.
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About the Presenter:
Learning Objectives:
- 1. Identify major brain regions and neurochemical systems involved in sexual desire, arousal, and orgasm.
- 2. Differentiate the neurological correlates of lust, attraction, and attachment.
- 3. Describe how neural and hormonal processes contribute to the development and maintenance of romantic and sexual relationships.
Accreditation - These webinars offer 2 Continuing Education Credits
This webinar is recorded and will not grant live credits.
- 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 an intermediate 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.
- The grievance policy for trainings provided by Talli Rosenbaum is available here
- 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