Treating Differences in Sexual Desire in Couples Therapy

Wednesday, May 08, 2024, 1:45 PM EDT - 4:45 PM EDT

$59.99 Member Price: $49.99 Rivka Sidorsky, LCSW, AASECT

The pre-requisite for the class is the completion of "Sex Therapy for the Non-Sex Therapist: Helping clients with their sexual issues in individual therapy" (morning class)

Many couples seek couples therapy. Most couples do not seek out a sex therapist for common sexual difficulties such as a presentation of “differences in desire.” It is essential that couples therapists have some necessary skills to address this very common sexual scenario. How do you help a couple when one person’s desire is so much higher than the other? How do you manage each of their needs without pressuring the lower desire spouse? How do you work with the couple without shaming the higher desire spouse? How can a couple get their “needs” and preferences met while committing to an exclusive and committed relationship? Is sexual desire a need or a want?

The School of Sex Therapy is an approved continued education provider for the International Association of Psychosexual Therapists and is responsible for this program and its content

About the Presenter

Rivka is an AASECT Certified Sex Therapist, a licensed clinical social worker, a Social Work Board Certified Supervisor, a Faculty Lecturer, a published author, a Harvard University research fellowship recipient, and an experienced lecturer. In addition to her private practice, Rivka is a writer, researcher, and public speaker. She speaks widely on improving intimacy, female function and dysfunction, and on intimacy after cancer at professional conferences, universities, hospitals, and for community events. She is a professional member of the American Association of Sex Educators, Counselors, and Therapists, the International Society for the Study of Women's Sexual Health, and the International Society for Sexual Medicine.

This workshop Offers 3 Live Interactive Continuing Education Credits

Learning Objectives:

Define the concept of sexual desire and differentiate between male and female sexual response processes, citing relevant theories and models.

Examine the physiological, psychological, and relational factors that influence sexual desire for both males and females, identifying key contributors within each area

Apply five distinct tools and strategies introduced in the workshop to effectively address and manage couples sexual desire discrepancies during therapy sessions.

Learning Objectives:

Define the concept of sexual desire and differentiate between male and female sexual response processes, citing relevant theories and models.

Examine the physiological, psychological, and relational factors that influence sexual desire for both males and females, identifying key contributors within each area

Apply five distinct tools and strategies introduced in the workshop to effectively address and manage couples sexual desire discrepancies during therapy sessions.

Participants will receive their certificate electronically upon completion of the webinar and course evaluation form.

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The School of Sex Therapy is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. The School of Sex Therapy maintains responsibility for this program and its content.

This program meets the requirements of the American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors and Therapists. These CE credits may be applied toward AASECT certification and renewal of certification. The School of Sex Therapy & Provider #22-078-SST (Expires 06/30/2024).
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