Upcoming Events
Friday, September 13, 2019 in New York, NY
Series of Workshops on Sexuality for Therapists in NYC
Directed by Zoya Simakhodskaya, Ph.D.
Next Workshop:
Sensate Focus: The Alchemy of Healing Touch, Part II – Advanced Techniques for Varied Sexual Distresses and Challenging Couples.
Linda Weiner, MSW, LCSW
Description
Sensate Focus is a highly useful adjunct to relationship therapy, serving to foster emotional connection in the couple. It is, as well, a technique that forms the basis of sex therapy.
In this highly practical advanced workshop participants will be offered updates regarding best practices, re- introduced to the underpinnings of Sensate Focus in Somatic Psychotherapy and Mindfulness Practice, and offered the opportunity to delve deeper in applying Sensate Focus suggestions to specific sexual difficulties. Case Studies will be utilized in a step by step illustration of the use of the Sensate Focus hierarchy with varying sexual dysfunctions as well as with challenging couple presentations. Participants are invited to bring case summaries for discussion.
Video demonstrations of Sensate Focus positions and instructions will also be utilized.
“Sensate Focus: The Alchemy of Healing Touch, Part I” is a pre-requisite for this course. If you did not attend that course, please contact CPID for further information by emailing Zoya Simakhodskaya at zoya@cpidnyc.com.
Target Audience
Psychologists, Psychoanalysts, Social Workers, Sex Educators, Counselors and Therapists (AASECT), MFTs, and Counselors – Intermediate/Advanced Levels
Location
FPWA Conference Room
40 Broad Street, 5th Floor
New York, NY 10004
Fees
$190 Early Bird Registration by August 1, 2019
$220 regular registration
OCTOBER 12-15, 2019 in Mexico City, Mexico
Sensate Focus Touching: A Review of its Use in Sexual Dysfunction and Health 24th Congress, World Association for Sexual Health
World Trade Center, Mexico City, Mexico
Description
Sensate Focus has informed the sex therapy and sexual health fields for decades. However, there has been a lack of clarity about its updated definition, and its use with sexual dysfunctions versus facilitating sexual enhancement. This workshop clarifies the perspective that there are two stages of Sensate Focus: Sensate Focus 1 for resolving dysfunctions; and Sensate Focus 2 for optimizing intimacy.
To Register
To learn more and register, visit https://www.was2019.org
Past Events
FRIDAY, APRIL 12, 2019
MINDFULNESS, SOMATIC THERAPY, AND TOUCHING: AN INTRODUCTION TO SENSATE FOCUS TECHNIQUES
Constance Avery, PhD, Co-Director, Institute for Sexual & Relationship Therapy & Training
Linda Weiner, MSW, LCSW, Co-Director, Institute for Sexual & Relationship Therapy & Training
Washington University, St Louis, Missouri
Description
Sensate Focus is one of the foundations of sex therapy. This workshop clarifies the critical concepts and attitudes for effectively implementing Sensate Focus. We will draw comparisons between Sensate Focus concepts and techniques, and those of Mindfulness Practice and Somatic Therapy. Participants will receive updates regarding best practices, common problems that arise, and useful modifications for diverse populations. The class will consider the perspectives and considerations regarding people with sexual concerns, sexual trauma, and the varied ways individuals express sexuality. Besides case illustrations, the principles and practices of Sensate Focus are illustrated with two videos on touching techniques, positions, and frequently encountered concerns. Please note: due to the nature of this class’s subject matter, sexually explicit videos are part of the workshop curriculum. No one under the age of 18 will be admitted to the workshop.
To Register
$100 General Admission
$60 Discounted Admission
$20 Washington University Full-Time Graduate Students
Preferred registration deadline: April 5th
To learn more and register, visit http://bit.ly/2BPXzKJ
Call (314) 588-8924 or email info@isrtt.org if you have any questions.
April 6, 2019 in Asheville, NC
Sensate Focus In Sex Therapy and Sexual Medicine: The Alchemy of Touch, Mindfulness, & Somatic Techniques
With Constance Avery-Clark, Ph.D. and Linda Weiner, MSW, LCSW
SPONSOR
Fosnight Foundation
Description
Sensate Focus Touching is a highly useful adjunct to sex therapy for both mental health and allied health professionals to address sexual desire as well as a spate of sexual distresses and dysfunctions. Sensate Focus touching was developed by Masters & Johnson on the basis of their research and experience. It serves to foster a mindful connection to self and partner as well as diminish anxiety through repeated touching experiences. In a structured hierarchy of touching experiences, clients learn to turn off their internal chatter and tune into their body, managing their mind’s negative messages, building comfort and accumulating sexual tension. This is Sensate Focus, a simple but elegant and effective strategy. It is helpful for identifying and managing blocks to sexual feeling and expression, and for promoting healthy adaptions to the biopsychosocial challenges following cancer and other illness. Too often these challenges lead to sexual alienation, and to ongoing but unnecessary sexual dysfunctions. In this highly practical workshop participants will learn updates regarding best practices, be introduced to the underpinnings of Sensate Focus in Somatic Psychotherapy and Mindfulness Practice. They will be offered the opportunity to learn to apply Sensate Focus suggestions to diverse populations. This includes people with varied sexual concerns, those who have experienced sexual trauma, and those affected by chronic illness and disability. The program includes case consultation as well as video demonstrations of Sensate Focus positions and instructions.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
By the end of this workshop, Participants will be able to:
- Describe Sensate Focus and it’s relationship to the practices of mindfulness and somatic touch
- Analyze when and how to use Sensate Focus touching suggestions
- Identify how to integrate Sensate Focus into relationship counseling/therapy and sexual medicine
- Apply Sensate Focus suggestions to various populations and sexual concerns
- Explain commonly encountered problems in assigning and processing Sensate Focus
- List interventions useful in addressing commonly encountered problems
Earn 6 AASECT CE’s and credit toward the 30 hours of relationship/couple therapy required for certification as a CST as well as credit toward AASECT recertification.
*** 6.0 AMA Category I CME credits are pending for this event***
*** Proof of full-time student status must be submitted for student registration fee ***
Register
Contact Name: Aleece Fosnight
Telephone: (828) 384-0494
Email: aleece.fosnight@gmail.com
Website: aleecefosnight.com/sensate-focus/
Flyer: Downloadable Flyer
Saturday, January 12, 2019 in San Diego, CA
Masters & Johnson's Best Kept Secrets: Unpublished Principles of Relationship & Sex Therapy
Description
Most therapists view Masters & Johnson sex therapy as a psycho educational and behavioral approach utilizing sensate focus as it’s centerpiece. In fact, the therapy format was rich in systems, family of origin and insight oriented perspectives, communication, emotional regulation and relationship skills training and utilized a combination of cognitive, behavioral, affective, present moment and somatic approaches. Much like Sensate Focus, the Institute’s lens modified the initial therapeutic process following waves of sophisticated therapists training and working at the Institute for more than 25 years.
Having recently updated their 1970’s writings, we hope thereby adding to the richness of Sensate Focus, we are now ready to share the balance of their unpublished work in these “out of the bedroom” approaches that complete the true picture of their work. As we are fond of saying,” it is difficult to get the genitals together without connecting the hearts and minds”.
Come participate in this presentation of the varied therapeutic approaches to strengthening relationship practiced at Masters & Johnson Institute in their final years and earn 6 AASECT CE’s and credit toward the 30 hours of relationship/couple therapy required for certification as a CST.
Call (314) 588-8924 or email info@isrtt.org if you have any questions.
Friday, January 11, 2019 in San Diego, CA
Sensate Focus: The Alchemy of Touch, Mindfulness & Somatic Therapy
Description
Sensate Focus is a highly useful adjunct to relationship therapy, serving to foster emotional connection in the couple. It is, as well, a technique that forms the basis of sex therapy. In this highly practical workshop participants will be offered updates regarding best practices, introduced to the underpinnings of Sensate Focus in Somatic Psychotherapy and Mindfulness Practice, and offered the opportunity to learn to apply Sensate Focus suggestions to a diverse population including those with varied sexual concerns, populations such as people who have experienced sexual trauma, and those with differing lifestyles and orientations. The program includes case consultation as well as video demonstrations of Sensate Focus positions and instructions. Earn 6 AASECT CE’s and credit toward the 30 hours of relationship/couple therapy required for certification as a CST.
Call (314) 588-8924 or email info@isrtt.org if you have any questions.
Tuesday, September 18, 2018 in Richmond Heights, MO
Sexual Trauma: Identification, Interventions and the #MeToo Movement
Description
SPEAKERS: Linda Weiner, MSW, LCSW Co-Director, Institute for Sexual & Relationship Therapy & Training (ISRTT) Brown School at Washington University, Professional Development Series Speaker AASECT Certified Diplomate in Sex Therapy, Certified Supervisor and CE Provider
SPONSOR: AMAG Pharma (Brad Walters); TherapeuticsMD (Patty Lenkman); Abbvie - Orilissa (Kristen Goetz)
Event form as downloadable PDF file.
Call (314) 588-8924 or email info@isrtt.org if you have any questions.
July 11-13, 2018 in Washington, DC
Integrative Sex Therapy Institute and ISRTT presents "The Science of Sex: Mindfulness and Sensate Focus"
With Dr. Tammy Nelson, Deborah Fox, LICSW, Linda Weiner, MSW, LCSW, Constance Avery-Clark, Ph.D. Gail Guttman, LCSW, Michael Giordano and Jennifer Gunsaullus, PhD
The Chicago School of Psychology – Washington, DC
Friday, May 11, 2018 in New York City
The Alchemy of Healing: Sensate Focus in Sex and Relationship Therapy SEX IN THE CITY SERIES
Sponsored by the Center for Psychological and Interpersonal Development
Birch Family Services
104 W. 29th Street, New York, NY 10001, 2nd floor - between 6th and 7th avenues
January 20, 2018 in Delray Beach, Florida
Sensate Focus Workshop: The Art & Science of Mindful Touch
6 CE's Pending - Early Bird Registration $250
January 20, 2018 9am - 5pm (Registraion 8:30am)
Duncan Conference Center
Delray Beach, Florida
January 17, 2018 in St. Louis, MO
Sexual Attitude Reassessment (SAR) Workshop
Linda Weiner, MSW, LCSW, AASECT Certified Sex Therapist, Certified Supervisor, CE Provider
Description
A SAR is a process-oriented seminar that uses lecture, media, experiential methods, activities and small group discussions. The objective of a SAR is to give participants the opportunity to explore their attitudes, values, feelings and beliefs about sexuality and how these impact their professional interactions. A SAR is not a traditional academic experience to disseminate cognitive information, nor is it psychotherapy directed toward the resolution of personal problems. It is a highly personal, internal exploration that will be different for each participant. To meet AASECT standards, a SAR must be a minimum of 10 hours in length. Download flyer.
To Register
To register online, click here.
Please submit a deposit of $100 to reserve your space. If you have any questions, please call (314) 588-8924 or email.
January 4, 2017 in St. Louis, MO
Sexual Attitude Reassessment (SAR) Workshop
Linda Weiner, MSW, LCSW, AASECT Certified Sex Therapist, Certified Supervisor, CE Provider
June 6-26, 2016
FREE VIRTUAL SUMMIT
Featuring Leading Sexologists
Hello Friends and Colleagues, I have been honored by being invited to participate in the Sexual Reawakening Summit in which 32 sexuality experts will be interviewed on subjects ranging from embodied sexual expression to sexual compulsivity. Find out more by going to: www.SexualReawakening.org
Call (314) 588-8924 or email info@isrtt.org if you have any questions.
Thursday, May 12th, 2016 in St. Louis, MO
Lesbian Healthcare
Linda Weiner, MSW, LCSW, AASECT Certified Sex Therapist, Certified Supervisor, CE Provider
2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.BJC Medical Center / Washington University School of Medicine
425 S Euclid Ave, St. Louis, MO 63110
in Schwartz Auditorium-1st floor in Maternity Hospital
Call (314) 588-8924 or email info@isrtt.org if you have any questions.
Thursday, April 21st, 2016 in St. Louis, MO
OBGYN Resident Talks – Transgender Issues
Linda Weiner, MSW, LCSW, AASECT Certified Sex Therapist, Certified Supervisor, CE Provider
2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.BJC Medical Center / Washington University School of Medicine
425 S Euclid Ave, St. Louis, MO 63110
in Schwartz Auditorium-1st floor in Maternity Hospital
Call (314) 588-8924 or email info@isrtt.org if you have any questions.
Friday, April 1, 2016 in St. Louis, MO
Let’s Talk About Sex: Integrating Sexual Health and Education into Clinical Practice
Linda Weiner, MSW, LCSW, AASECT Certified Sex Therapist, Certified Supervisor, CE Provider
2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.BJC Medical Center / Washington University School of Medicine
425 S Euclid Ave, St. Louis, MO 63110
in Schwartz Auditorium-1st floor in Maternity Hospital
Call (314) 588-8924 or email info@isrtt.org if you have any questions.
May 27, 2015
FILM SHOWING and discussion: Thanks for sharing
Wednesday, May 27, 2015, 6:00 pm-9:30 pm
Free Admission. Complimentary light snacks.Location
Emerson Auditorium in the Institute for Health Education at St. Luke’s Hospital
232 South Woods Mill Road, Chesterfield MO
Free Admission; Complimentary light snacks. Free parking in North/South Garage. Wheelchair accessible
February 17, 2015
The Real Master of Sex—Virginia Johnson: A Legacy Lost, Found and Disputed
February 10, 2015
Psychotherapy St. Louis meeting: Taking a Sex History
February 10, 2015, 6:30 pm-8:30 pm
February 18, 2015
Addressing the Needs of Suspected Sexually Traumatized Patients
February 18, 2015, 8:00 am-9:00 am
Grand Rounds, Department of OBGYN, Washington University School of Medicine
March 6, 2015
Female Sexual Dysfunction
Grand Rounds, Department of OBGYN, SLU School of Medicine
July 25, 2014
Sexual Attitude Reassessment (SAR) Workshop.
Erotic Desensitization and Revision, Realities of Our Current Sexual World
March 07, 2014
Integrating Sex Counseling Into Your Practice
Using readings, short lectures, discussion, exercises, and explicit film clips, this class will help practitioners integrate issues of sexuality into individual, couples, and family therapy. This class will enable the generalist clinician to discuss sexuality more comfortably and competently, to assess clients’ sexual satisfaction, and to make referrals to trained and credentialed sexuality educators, counselors, and therapists, when appropriate.
$100 General Admission
$60 Brown School Field Instructor
$20 Full-time Graduate Student