Let's Talk About Sex Baby, Lets Talk About Sex In Therapy

Presenter: Brittany Hudspeth

• Licensed Professional Counselor
• National Certified Counselor
• Certified Clinical Trauma Professional
• AASECT Certified Sex Therapist

CEUs: Category 1 | 3.0 

Addressing sexual topics in therapy has been something that most therapists report not being trained in properly (Buehler, 2022). This lack of training contributes to the stigma and silence around individuals’ sexual health issues (Buehler, 2022). The purpose of this workshop is to have people talk about sexual topics in a more accessible and humorous way with evidence-based practices. Application of an ACT model can provide support for therapists while guiding their clients through sex work. Understanding how to use the pillars of psychological flexibility in a sexual health context can profoundly help the individual struggling with sexual health issues. Using Sexy Pillars of Open Wide (Willingness & Defusion), Deep In It (Present moment & Self as Context), and Lets Do it (Values & Committed Action) aim to address the Psychological Inflexibility around a client’s sexual health issues. Using sex-specified skills will help the client move from being stuck in their sexual issue to being able to pivot towards their sexual values. For any clinician on any level.

Workshop Objectives:

By the conclusion of the class, participants should be able to:

• Discuss how ACT fits into sex therapy work
• Be able to apply and discuss the pillars of flexibility with sex therapy work
• Recognize what tools/activities can be used when there is psychological inflexibility
• The importance of being able to discuss sex in therapy

Agenda:

Recommended Reading:

• Buehler, S. (2022). What Every Mental Health Professional Needs to Know About Sex. Springer Publishing.
• Harris, R (2009). ACT with Love: Stop Struggling, Reconcile Differences, and Strengthen Your Relationship with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. (1st ed.). New Harbinger Publications.

Citations that will be used in the workshop:

• Buehler, S. (2022). What Every Mental Health Professional Needs to Know About Sex. Springer Publishing.
• Harris, R (2009). ACT with Love: Stop Struggling, Reconcile Differences, and Strengthen Your Relationship with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. (1st ed.). New Harbinger Publications.