Turning Up the Heat: Sexual Intimacy and EFT

Schedule

Fri Dec 06 2024 at 10:00 am to 01:00 pm

UTC-07:00

Location

Tempe Public Library | Tempe, AZ

Join us in-person to talk about sex and EFT in December 2024!
About this Event

Explore the transformative realm of Sex and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) in this engaging workshop designed for Marriage and Family Therapists. Delve into the intersection of intimacy and emotions, gaining valuable insights into how to navigate complex dynamics within couples. Through interactive discussions , participants will develop a nuanced understanding of the interplay between emotional bonds and sexual connection, equipping them with practical tools to address issues ranging from communication barriers to intimacy challenges. This workshop promises to enhance therapeutic skills, empowering therapists to foster deeper connections and promote the holistic well-being of the couples they serve.


LEARNING OBJECTIVES

Objective 1: Enhance Therapist Self-Awareness

Develop an increased self-awareness, enabling participants to recognize and manage personal biases, values, and reactions that may impact their ability to address sensitive issues related to sex and intimacy in therapy.

Objective 2: Strengthen Assessment Skills in the Context of Sex and Emotionally Focused Therapy

Equip participants with assessment techniques tailored to the unique challenges of couples' sexuality and emotional dynamics. Participants will learn to identify underlying issues affecting intimacy and develop a comprehensive understanding of how to assess both individual and relational factors influencing a couple's sexual well-being.

Objective 3: Master Key Interventions in Sex and Emotionally Focused Therapy

Acquire a set of interventions specific to Sex and Emotionally Focused Therapy, enabling therapists to guide couples through the exploration of emotional and sexual connection. Participants will practice and integrate interventions related to sensate focus, engagement and respose models, and trauma healing.


ABOUT THE SPEAKER

Valerie Alston-Southwick, LPC, specializes in repairing relationships using Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT). She also employs EMDR for trauma recovery and has received specialized training from the American Association of Sex Addiction Therapy (AASAT), focusing on sex addiction, pornography issues, and affair recovery.

Where is it happening?

Tempe Public Library, 3500 S. Rural Road, Tempe, United States
Tickets

USD 45.00 to USD 55.00

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