Erotic Empathy® – An Introduction (4 CE Hours)

Mental health practitioners specializing in sex therapy require competence in identifying and treating erotic concerns or erotic empathy. This introductory workshop will present the principles of Erotic Empathy, and foster the creation of individual practitioner schemas for use in clinical practice. Topics and activities will include:

• an introduction to Erotic Empathy
• a sample protocol for practical application
• experiential sessions designed to embody the roles of both practitioner and client

Objective: Practitioners will synthesize and apply the principles of Erotic Empathy for their own clinical practice. After this  workshop, you will  be able to:

1. Explain Erotic Empathy (its components, creation and evolution) (1hr)
2. Describe the Relationship Shared Values Primer (RSVP) as applicable to cases of erotic disconnection in couples with a history of sexual trauma; a sample protocol for practical application (1hr)
3. Demonstrate the fictional application, and embodiment of, the roles of both practitioner and client using EE (1hr)
4. Assess their own comfort with concerns of an erotic identity following the introduction to EE and reflect on what’s next (1hr)