October 2013

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· Article by Dr. Carol Clark: Giving It to God

· Clinical Supervision 16-hour Workshop

· Transgender Care Training 10/11/13 to 10/16/13

· Sexual Abuse Treatment Class: 5 CEs

· Men's Recovery Group

· Congratulations Board Certified Sex Therapists!

· Addiction Therapy Training

· Transgender Group

· Sexual & Reproductive Anatomy & Physiology Class:
5 CEs

· Medical Issues and The Diagnosis and Treatment of Eating Disorders: An Integration of Research and Trends

 

 Article by Dr. Carol Clark: Giving It to God

In the field of addiction, the concept of recovery versus abstinence is one of extreme importance when it comes to quality of life.
Abstinence is simply not taking a particular drug or doing a specific activity. For example, an alcoholic who does not drink alcohol is abstaining from his or her drug of choice. A gambler who does not go to the casino is abstaining from gambling. When the addict continues to live the same lifestyle, it is called being ¨"a dry drunk" or "white knuckling it." Imagine a person sitting in a chair holding tight to the arms in order to not leap up and engage in the addictive behavior. His or her knuckles are white with the stress of trying to maintain control. An addict in abstinence is simply trying to control his or her addiction and the bottom line is that what makes an addict is the inability to control the addiction, or indeed anything outside oneself.

Steps One through Three in the Twelve Steps address the concept of powerlessness in addiction and the need to give up control to a power greater than oneself ´¨a higher power. The Serenity Prayer simplifies this concept -"God Grant me the Serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the Courage to change the things I can, and the Wisdom to know the difference." Basically, this means that we cannot control anything except our own thoughts, which lead to our feelings and behavior. It is our mental approach to any situation that leads to how we feel and then behave concerning it. Albert Ellis developed this concept with his Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy, which is a staple in the field of psychotherapy. He refers to those thoughts that lead to unwelcome or dysfunctional thinking as "irrational" and urges us to change the irrational thoughts to rational ones. The Twelve Step approach simplifies this with the concept of "Giving It to God." When we come across a situation that we cannot handle, that frustrates or overwhelms us, we can give it to God.

Many people have difficulty accepting this. They think of "God" as associated with religion, or they are unwilling to give up their perceived sense of personal power. They continue to "white knuckle it,"and so remain in addiction rather than recovery. And make no mistake - addiction is that state of not being in recovery, which is why we can all be in addiction at various times of the day or week or year, regardless of whether or not we are using drugs, alcohol, or some other identifiably addictive behavior.

So what is recovery? It is that approach to life that allows us to live in the present, to fully enjoy this moment, to fully Connect with others. It is that state of being when we are not seeking escape from our inner pain - the pain of loneliness, rejection, inadequacy, or imperfection. Recovery is accepting that we cannot control anything outside of ourselves, which means that we are not grabbing drugs or food or porn or work or anything else that provides the illusion of pleasure and release from pain. Recovery is when we are living in a state of peace, not fear. It is when we have the wisdom to know the difference between external and internal control. It is when we are able to give to God, or whatever we call our Higher Power, those things we cannot control, rather than give in to inadequacy and imperfection when we cannot control something that is outside of ourselves.

What does "Giving It to God" really mean? What happens when we give our problems to our Higher Power? Consider the concept of Connection.

We are all Connected through our spiritual energy, we just don´t always realize it. Through this Connection, the total is greater than the sum of the parts, and this is God. We are all part of God and God is greater than all of us combined. Think of God like a giant living computer, accessing all thoughts and feelings and knowledge in every moment. When we, as individuals, are unable to cope with something, all we have to do is turn it over to God and that vast, spiritual network will instantaneously know how best to deal with it. We can trust that whatever the outcome, it will be perfect. All we need to do is let go and feel the strength and comfort that is right there whenever we tap into it.

Try this exercise: Grab on to something with both fists and squeeze as tightly as you can - until your knuckles are white! As you are doing this, think about something you have been unable to control. It can be the cake you don´t want to eat, the co-worker you can´t stand, the traffic that prevents you from getting where you want to go, or whatever else comes to mind. Feel the tension in your body, feel your impotence, notice how you lose your awareness of everything around you. Now release your fists and open your hands wide. Spread your arms outwards, breathe deeply, and say "God, take this, I´m giving this to you, I´m letting it go." Now what are you noticing? How did your feelings shift?

You just experienced the paradox of giving up control to get control.
YOU changed your feelings! Nothing external changed, only your thoughts. It is your choice to live in addiction or live in recovery.

Give It to God and Connect!

Be In Light,
Dr. Carol Clark, author of Addict America: The Lost Connection

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Clinical Supervision 16-hour Workshop
Friday, 10/18/13 & Friday, 11/15/13 from 9AM-6PM (Each day)
16-hour workshop meets requirements of the 491 Board
11651 W. Biscayne Canal Rd., Miami, FL 33161
Continuing Education provided by Dr. Carol L. Clark, Provider #50-550/BAP585. This course is approved for 16 CEUs by the Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, and Mental Health Counseling, exp. 3/15.

For more info:

Call 305-891-1896 or visit https://drcarolclark.com/
Spaces are limited!!! Register today at: http://therapycertificationtraining.org/index.php/up-coming-worshops.html Take any STTI class for FREE to try out the program.

Live in-person or by webinar

CEs for Florida licensees and AASECT
are discounted with this code: CNW1013
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Why become a Therapist Who Specializes in Transgender Care?

I get calls from transgender people all over the country and even the world. They have no therapists in their areas and need to get counseling through phone or Skype. Sometimes this works well, but occasionally people need more in-depth therapy, which requires a therapist who specializes in transgender care right there on the spot. That is why I started the International Transgender Certification Association. We need more trained counselors. We also need specialists – those people who are not therapists but want to help transgender people in distress. ITCA will train Specialists to provide crisis intervention, group counseling, and other supportive services in an ethical and professional manner.
I hope you will consider joining us for the training starting on October 11, 2013, in Hollywood FL. Visit ITCA by clicking on link below. http://therapycertificationtraining.org/index.php/itca.html

Best Regards,
Dr. Carol Clark, Ph.D. LMHC, CAP, CST
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DON'T MISS THIS GREAT EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY TO SPECIALIZE IN TRANSGENDER CARE!!!

LAST CHANCE TO REGISTER:

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ITCA certification program for transgender care is offering much-needed training to therapists, professionals, and specialists so they may confidently serve the transgender community.
Through their own work with this population, Dr. Carol Clark, Dr. Marilyn Volker, Dr. Cristina Sabroso, Dr. Maylin Batista, and Ms. Jessica Lam recognized the lack of clinicians and specialists not only in the U.S., but worldwide. They collaborated in forming the ITCA Board of Directors and designed a curriculum that will provide clinicians and others with the knowledge and expertise to work in their particular fields.

October 11 through October 16, 2013
Holiday Inn, 2905 Sheridan Street in Hollywood, FL. 33020

Therapists and Professionals may take the 40-hour training program from, at the introductory cost of $1,995. Those individuals who wish to work in the transgender community in a supportive role by providing crisis intervention or facilitating support groups, may take the 20-hour training from October 11 through October 13 for a fee of $595. Follow-up case consultation for both groups will be required and is included in the cost of the program.
Upon completion of the training and the case consultation (five hours for Therapists and Professionals and ten hours for Specialists), applicants will attain certification in one of the following:
Board Certified Transgender Care Specialist
Board Certified Transgender Care Professional
Board Certified Transgender Care Therapist
FOR MORE INFORMATION:
International Transgender Certification Association, Inc.
786-505-ITCA (4822)
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www.transgendercertification.org

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Sex Therapy Training Institute:
Sexual Abuse Treatment Class Part I & II
(5 CEU each)
Saturday, 10/05/13 & 10/19/13 from 9AM-3PM

Learning Objectives:
Part I:
• Identify types of sexual abuse as categorized by behavior, victim, and offender.
• Be able to accurately diagnose PTSD.
• Implement first response strategies when someone has been abused.
• Assess level of trauma and identify mediators of stress.
Part II:
• Describe the principles of recovery: Empowerment, Establishing Safety, Remembrance and Mourning, and Reconnection (from Judith Herman, M.D.)
• Utilize a variety of trauma interventions and treatments, including EMDR, Rapid Reduction Technique, Critical Incident Stress Debriefing as applied to sex abuse.
• Discuss the effectiveness of individual, group, and family therapy, as well as self-help groups.
All classes at STTI in NMB, FL or
via Web Video Conferencing!
Spaces are limited!!! Call (305 891-1896 To Register
For More Information:
305-891-1827
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Men's Recovery Group
SEX ADDICTION
My sexual behavior is out of control!

Sexual Addiction or Compulsion afflicts an estimated 20 million Americans. Take the Quiz
• Sexual Addiction or Compulsion is characterized by:
Obsessive, compulsive
Out of control behavior
Done in spite of negative consequences to self or others.
• Addicts experience:
Loss of intimacy and connection
Shame and guilt
Loss of jobs, marriage, self esteem
Addiction is treatable! Individual Counseling or Men's Recovery Group services available!
Contact Dr. Carol Clark for your first step into recovery!
Phone: 305-891-1827 / Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

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Congratulations!
Board Certified Sex Therapists

Bobby Hamilton, M.S.
Magee, Mississippi

Another wonderful clinician who graduated from STTI. Cheers to Bobby Hamilton for earning the TCA Board Certification!
TCA is offering three levels of certification to qualified applicants:
• Sex Therapist
• Clinical Sexologist
• Human Sexuality Professional
Enroll in the STTI training program, Build Your Practice and Enhance Your Marketing Niche

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Addiction Therapy Training

For those of you who missed 2013 CAP registration,
ATTI courses start again in 2014!!!

Register by November 30th and receive a 10% Discount!!!

Why be a Certified Addiction Professional (CAP)?

Certification in any area will enhance your clinical practice and help you find your marketing niche.
Certification serves the purpose of:
• Protecting the public.
• Assuring consumers that practitioners have met standards of practice.
• Meeting the requirements of professional boards and other certifying bodies.
• Advancing the profession.
• Enhancing a professional's practice and developing a marketing niche.
• Demonstrating an individual's commitment to their profession.

The Addictions Therapy Training Institute (ATTI) will provide you with the training you will need to apply to the Florida Certification Board for the CAP credential.


As a Certified Addiction Professional, you will offer

• an extra level of perceived trust. Addiction problems often carry a layer of shame beyond general mental health issues and potential clients want a therapist with whom they can share their secrets without fear of judgment.
• a specialized knowledge of a variety of issues related to addiction. Certified Addiction Professionals deal with concerns related to

♦ drug and alcohol abuse/dependence
♦ sexual abuse,
♦ family and social relationships
♦ sexual orientation and gender identity,
♦ co-dependence,
♦ alternative lifestyles,
♦ aging and disabilities,
♦ sexual compulsion and addiction,
♦ eating disorders
♦ general relationship difficulties.

As a Certified Addiction Professional, you will receive

• higher fees.
• recognition among your peers and clients of your expert status.
• enthusiasm and satisfaction from working with a diverse clientele.
• the ability to work in restricted fields, such as DUI education or in Probation and Parole contracted treatment programs.

Certification following the ATTI program will allow you to

• market yourself on all ATTI-affiliated websites
• network with other highly trained and experienced clinicians
• participate in continuing education classes and workshops at discounted rates


Call (305) 891-1869 To register and save $240.00 off the total $2,400 cost.
Payment plans available!

 

Continuing Education provided by Dr. Carol L. Clark, Provider #50-550/BAP585. All classes are approved by the Florida Board of Nursing, expires 10/15; Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, and Mental Health Counseling, expires 3/15; the Florida Board of Psychology, expires 5/14; and the Florida Certification Board #5094-A.
For More Information:
305-891-1827
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http://addictionstherapytraininginstitute.com/
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Transgender Group

Dr. Carol Clark has been supporting and working with transgendered individuals for over 10 years.
Currently, she facilitates a counseling/support group in Fort Lauderdale, FL that is open to anyone who wants to learn more about themselves or a loved one. Moreover, Dr. Clark provides individual therapy for those people whose pain has become overwhelming, those who are transitioning, and those who have transitioned but are still in need of counseling and support.

• Some individuals are accepting of themselves, but need help coping with their friends and families, who may have difficulty accepting that this is the same person they have always loved and cared about.
• Some transitioning people need to work with a therapist who will be able to write letters in order to obtain hormones, get a name change, be accepted at work, or have sex reassignment surgery.
• Some individuals have never been able to talk to anyone about their feelings and want to understand and explore more fully how to express themselves.
• If you feel related to any of these, please do not hesitate to reach out to Dr. Carol Clark at 305-891-1827 or Fill out the Contact Us Form
TELEPHONE and SKYPE COUNSELING is also available and works well for many individuals, especially those living in areas where there are no therapists knowledgeable about this subject. Dr. Clark has worked successfully with transgendered clients in Alaska, Kansas, Tennessee, and other countries. Please call or email to explore this option. Click Here for E-Counseling

TRANSGENDER MONTHLY SUPPORT GROUP held at:


Pride Center at Equity Park
2040 N. Dixie Hwy, Wilton Manors, FL 33305 (Google Map)
Phone: 954-463-9005
Every 3rd Friday of the month at 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM
A $3 donation for the use of the room is welcome!

Read more about Transgender

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Sex Therapy Training Institute:

Sexual & Reproductive Anatomy & Physiology Class Part I & II (5 CEU each)
Saturday, 10/26/13 & 11/02/13 from 9AM-3PM
Learning Objectives:
Part I:
• Demonstrate the ability to comfortably discuss sex and the reproductive system.
• Identify and briefly describe the following female structures: the vulva (including the mons veneris, labia majora, labia minora, clitoris, vestibule, urethral opening, introitus and hymen, perineum), the vagina, the uterus, fallopian tubes, and ovaries, as well as the female breasts. Identify the location, structure, and function of the following: vestibular bulbs, Bartholin's glands, cervix, and Grafenberg spot.
• Describe the structure and function of the following parts of the male sexual anatomy: the penis, the scrotum, the testes, the vas deferens, the seminal vesicles, the prostate gland, the Cowper's glands, semen.
• Identify and describe the internal male organs, and the processes of sperm production and ejaculation.
• Describe pubertal changes in males and females.

Part II:
• Describe the physiological changes during sexual arousal and response, differentiate between the Masters and Johnson four-phase sexual response cycle and Kaplan's three-phase cycle of sexual response, and apply to assessment, diagnosis, and treatment.
• Apply knowledge of anatomy and physiology to the diagnosis and treatment of physiological problems.
• List the clinical issues related to intersex conditions and describe the challenges people face.

All classes at STTI in NMB, FL or
via Web Video Conferencing!
Spaces are limited!!!  Register Today Call (305) 891-1827

For More Information:
305-891-1827
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IAEDP SOUTH FLORIDA EVENTS

The Experts Speak

Medical Issues and The Diagnosis and Treatment of Eating Disorders: An Integration of Research and Trends

October 18th, 2013 from 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
The Renaissance Hotel, Boca Raton FL 33432
(6 CEUs will be awarded for completion)
READ MORE....

Presented by:

Ralph Carson, PhD, RD, LD
Nutrition and Exercise Psychologist

Gayle Brooks, PhD
Psychologist, VP and Chief Clinical Officer of
The Renfrew Center

Mary Bellofatto, MA, LMHC, NCC, TEP, CEDS
iaedp Approved Supervisor, Psychotherapist, Psychodrama specialty

Joel Jahraus, MD, FAED
Medical Director, Oliver Pyatt Center

Ovidio Bermudez, MD, FAAP, FSAHM, FAED, CEDS
Medical Director of Child and Adolescent Services, Eating Recovery Center

The open panel will be moderated by

Dr. S. Roy Erlichman, PhD, LMFT
IAEDP approved supervisor, past president of IAEDP

Event Info
October 18th, 2013
8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
The Renaissance Hotel, Boca Raton FL 33432
6 CEUs will be awarded for completion

To Register please go to
http://iaedpsouthflorida.eventbrite.com

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