To date the most common way to describe someone with sexual dysregulation is “sex addiction.” However, the approach of Modern Sex Therapy Institutes’ Certification Program in Problematic Sexual Behavior (PSB), is to treat PSB as a sexual health problem in which consensual sexual urges, thoughts or behaviors feel out of control. As opposed to a clinical disorder, PSB is framed as a behavioral problem of sexual expression wherein the individual’s life and relationships are negatively impacted by the behaviors deemed problematic.
We offer a modern, up-to-date, cutting edge training in the PSB Certification Program to help clinicians help those with concerns about their sexual behavior or presenting with PSB (identified by many as sexual addiction) to achieve the best outcomes for themselves and their partners. Much of the current research shows that often, pathological labeling or identifying as a sex or porn addict, can increase distress, pain, and problematic sexual behavior. This certification program will provide therapists the skills to address these issues clinically, via case consultations and educational courses from some of the leading researchers in this area.
| Course | Presenter | CE Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Empirical approaches to help couples re-establish Sexual Health after disclosures | Nicole Prause, Ph.D. | 2 |
| Deconstructing the Myth of Porn Induced Erectile Disorder (PIED) and how to help | Nicole Prause, Ph.D. | 1.5 |
| His Porn, Her Pain | Marty Klein | 4 |
| Exploring Moral, Religious and Pathological Beliefs of Sexual Behaviors Contributing to PSB | Josh Grubbs | 4 |
| Assessment of Problematic Sexual Behavior: Multiple pathways to sexual behavior that is considered problematic | Jason Winters | 2 |
| Sexual Behavior Issues within gay/bi males (Sexual Diversities and Sexual Conflict)? | Silva Neeves | 2 |
| Digisexuality and its assessments/ formulation | Dr. Markie Twist | 3 |
| Understanding and assessing compulsive sexual behaviours: how to understand the ICD-11 diagnostic criteria, common clinical presentations, a sexological assessment, a psychological assessment and a readiness assessment | Silva Neeves | 4 |
| The Edges of Sexual Behavior: Approaches from the Sex Positive and Sexual Health Models | Anna Randall | 4 |
| The Search for Co-regulation: helping clients to understand their affects and attachment styles in order to create therapeutic alliance and a path to healing and recovery | Michael M. Crocker, DSW, LCSW | 2 |
| Group Treatment of Hypersexuality – Problematic Pornography Use/Masturbation | Kate Sutton, Ph.D. | 3 |
| CASE CONSULTATION with Marc Gilmartin, Marty Klein, Silva Neeves and MORE!! | Marc Gilmartin | |
| PSB & Power dynamics | Dr. Kate Balestrieri | 2 |
| Out of Control Sexual Behavior Treatment Work with Cisgender Women | Jessica Levith | 1 |
| More to come! |
| Course | Presenter | CEs/Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Cognitive Behavioral Skills To Manage PSB | Nicole Prause, Ph.D. | 3 |
| How To Help Couples Cope with Stress of PSB on Relationship | TBA | 1 |
| Empirical approaches to help couples re-establish Sexual Health after disclosures | Nicole Prause, Ph.D. | 2 |
| Deconstructing the Myth of Porn Induced Erectile Disorder (PIED) and how to help | Nicole Prause, Ph.D. | 1.5 |
| His Porn, Her Pain | Marty Klein | 4 |
| Understanding the Difference between Sexual and Erotic Orientation | ||
| Exploring Moral, Religious and Pathological Beliefs of Sexual Behaviors Contributing to PSB | Josh Grubbs | 4 |
| Assessment of Problematic Sexual Behavior: Multiple pathways to sexual behavior that is considered problematic | Jason Winters | 2 |
| Using functional/chain analysis to help identity key causal factors, reinforcers, and treatment targets of PSB | Jason Winters | 2 |
| Porn and debunking the addiction model | Nicole Prause, Ph.D. | 3 |
| Sexual Behavior Issues within gay/bi males (Sexual Diversities and Sexual Conflict)? | Silva Neeves | 2 |
| Digisexuality and its assessments/ formulation | Dr. Markie Twist | 3 |
| Understanding and assessing compulsive sexual behaviours: how to understand the ICD-11 diagnostic criteria, common clinical presentations, a sexological assessment, a psychological assessment and a readiness assessment | Silva Neeves | 4 |
| Treatment for compulsive sexual behaviours: the three-phase model. How to formulate a treatment plan that is sex-positive, individual to clients, effective, ethical and safe (beyond the addiction-oriented models) | Silva Neeves | 2 |
| Understanding Kinks and Fetishes as Sexual Orientation | ||
| The Edges of Sexual Behavior: Approaches from the Sex Positive and Sexual Health Models | Anna Randall | 4 |
| The Search for Co-regulation: helping clients to understand their affects and attachment styles in order to create therapeutic alliance and a path to healing and recovery | Michael M. Crocker, DSW, LCSW | 2 |
| Transforming Anxiety and Avoidance Into Alliance and Intimacy: A Treatment Model for Out-of-Control Sexual Behavior: The Push and Pull of Insecure Attachment – Working with Individuals with Out-of-Control Sexual Behavior and Their Partner – Strategies for Individual and Couples Therapy | Michael M. Crocker, DSW, LCSW | 2 |
| Group Treatment of Hypersexuality – Problematic Pornography Use/Masturbation | Kate Sutton, Ph.D. | 3 |
| CASE CONSULTATION with Marc Gilmartin, Marty Klein, Silva Neeves and MORE!! | Marc Gilmartin | |
| PSB & Power dynamics | Dr. Kate Balestrieri | 2 |
| Out of Control Sexual Behavior Treatment Work with Cisgender Women | Jessica Levith | 1 |
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