Practical Therapeutic Interventions
This practical and interactive workshop delves into trauma-informed sex therapy, equipping therapists with essential tools and techniques to support individuals and couples affected by a history of sexual trauma. Attendees will explore the foundational principles of sex therapy, including the PLISSIT model, with a keen focus on providing interventions that prioritize safety, boundaries, and non-coercion to avoid retraumatization. Delving deeper into the complexities of sexual trauma, the workshop addresses the unique challenges faced by partners of survivors and introduces expressive arts therapy as a powerful modality for addressing various sexual problems. Through a blend of theory, case studies, and hands-on exercises, participants will gain practical skills to navigate the delicate balance of healing sexual wounds while fostering intimacy and empowerment in their clients' lives.
https://nefesh.org/workshops/Part22024/viewFREE WEBINAR
Integrating Trauma and Sex Therapy:
Practical Therapeutic Interventions
Previously Recorded
Presenter: Shulamit Sperber, MAAT, Certified Sex Therapist
Course Length: 3 Hours
Learning Objectives:
- 1. Apply Trauma-Informed Principles: Participants will learn how to integrate trauma-informed principles into sex therapy interventions, ensuring sensitivity to boundaries and non-coercion to prevent retraumatization of individuals affected by sexual trauma.
- 2. Empower Partners: Attendees will explore strategies to support partners of survivors in navigating their own challenges and fostering healthy intimacy within the relationship dynamic.
- 3. Utilize Expressive Arts Modalities: Participants will discover the therapeutic potential of expressive movement and body-based interventions in addressing a range of sexual dysfunctions arising from trauma, gaining practical skills to incorporate these modalities into their clinical practice.
This workshop Offers 3 Continuing Education Credits
This webinar is recorded and will not grant live credits.
This practical and interactive workshop delves into trauma-informed sex therapy, equipping therapists with essential tools and techniques to support individuals and couples affected by a history of sexual trauma. Attendees will explore the foundational principles of sex therapy, including the PLISSIT model, with a keen focus on providing interventions that prioritize safety, boundaries, and non-coercion to avoid retraumatization. Delving deeper into the complexities of sexual trauma, the workshop addresses the unique challenges faced by partners of survivors and introduces expressive arts therapy as a powerful modality for addressing various sexual problems. Through a blend of theory, case studies, and hands-on exercises, participants will gain practical skills to navigate the delicate balance of healing sexual wounds while fostering intimacy and empowerment in their clients' lives.
Learning Objectives:
- 1. Apply Trauma-Informed Principles: Participants will learn how to integrate trauma-informed principles into sex therapy interventions, ensuring sensitivity to boundaries and non-coercion to prevent retraumatization of individuals affected by sexual trauma.
- 2. Empower Partners: Attendees will explore strategies to support partners of survivors in navigating their own challenges and fostering healthy intimacy within the relationship dynamic.
- 3. Utilize Expressive Arts Modalities: Participants will discover the therapeutic potential of expressive movement and body-based interventions in addressing a range of sexual dysfunctions arising from trauma, gaining practical skills to incorporate these modalities into their clinical practice.
Agenda:
- Introduction to Trauma-Informed Sex Therapy (15 minutes)
- Overview of the workshop's objectives and structure.
- Introduction to trauma-informed principles in sex therapy, emphasizing safety, boundaries, and non-coercion.
- Foundational Principles of Sex Therapy (20 minutes)
- Overview of the PLISSIT model and its application in sex therapy.
- Discussion on creating a safe therapeutic space and establishing trust with clients.
III. Supporting Partners of Survivors (20 minutes)
- Exploration of the unique challenges faced by partners of individuals affected by sexual trauma.
- Strategies for partners to navigate their own feelings, boundaries, and intimacy within the relationship.
- Expressive Arts Therapy in Sex Therapy (30 minutes)
- Introduction to expressive arts therapy and its relevance in treating sexual dysfunctions arising from trauma.
- Practical exercises and demonstrations of body-based interventions and expressive movement techniques.
- Case Studies and Clinical Applications (30 minutes)
- Analysis of case studies illustrating trauma-informed sex therapy interventions.
- Group discussions and role-plays to explore real-world applications of learned techniques.
- Review of Male and Female Sexual Dysfunctions (15 minutes)
- Brief overview of common male and female sexual dysfunctions.
- Discussion on how trauma contributes to the development of these dysfunctions, referencing earlier workshop content.
VII. Q&A and Conclusion (10 minutes)
- Open forum for questions, reflections, and discussions from participants.
- Summary of key takeaways and practical insights gained from the workshop.
- Encouragement for ongoing learning and implementation of trauma-informed practices in sex therapy.
This presentation is open to:
- 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
- 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
Participants will receive their certificate electronically upon completion of the webinar and course evaluation form.
- NEFESH International 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-0048.
- NEFESH International is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Mental Health Practitioners as an approved provider of continuing education for Mental Health Counselor #MHC-0082
- CE You! is an approved sponsor of the Maryland Board of Social Work Examiners for continuing education credits for licensed social workers in Maryland.
CE You! maintains responsibility for this program. - NEFESH International 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-0046
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