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Become an expert in one of our specialties!

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* Upcoming Workshops 

* Specialty Certifications

-Sexuality and Disabilities

* Student Corner

Spotlight on: Briana Bass!

* Sex on the Scene:

Jo Koy Skit- Gods Gift

* Article by Dr. Carol Clark: "Spread the Light"

* Do you ever wonder: Why Does God Let This Happen?

Scroll down for the answer.

Carol Clark's books:

*América Adicta (AUDIOBOOK OUT NOW)

* Why Does God Let this Happen?

* Addict America
* My Pocket Therapist-12 Tools for Living in Connection

* Free Classes

* IICS Merchandise

‍Upcoming CE Workshops!

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Legal, Ethical and Forensic Issues in Sex Therapy

Part 1

June 7, 2025

9 am - 3pm ET

This course will review the Codes of Ethics of several organizations, including ATSA and AASECT. It will cover the basics of Ethical Decision Making and ethical questions related to specific areas, such as conversion therapy. Students will learn how therapists and psychologists come to violate the laws regarding sexual relationships with patients and be able to clearly differentiate between the therapist-patient relationship and the forensic arena and understand the boundaries of each. The course will also focus on forensic assessment and testifying in court.

Webinar Only

Instructed by

Dr. Carol Clark and Stuart Leviton

5 CE Credit Hours for $245

Victims and Victimology Part 2

June 14, 2025

9 am - 3pm ET

This course will define the terms related to victims and victimology. Students will learn to recognize types of victims and issues specific to type. Content will include bias toward victims, victim-blaming, and issues between victims and the criminal justice system; it will also cover the process of restorative justice. Students will learn to utilize a variety of interventions appropriate to victim type.

Webinar Only

Instructed by

Dr. Carol Clark

5 CE Credit Hours for $245

Human Trafficking 

June 15, 2025

9 am - 3pm ET

This is an advanced class featuring Domestic and International Human Trafficking, with Dr. An, Human Rights and Anti-Trafficking Expert.

Dr. An will feature Guest Presenters.

Global Expert on Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking, Matt Friedman with Subject Matter Expert, Lisa.

Dr. An and Matt Friedman will cover the Cruise Ship Industry, Ports, Fishing Industry, Victimization, Labor and Sex trafficking in the Supply Chain and the Geneva Convention’s Four Fundamentals on June 15.

Webinar Only

Instructed by

Dr. An Goldbauer

5 CE Credit Hours for $159

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Hypnotherapy & Sexuality

UPCOMING June 19-23, 2025

     Hypnotherapy Training is for all healthcare professionals who wish to incorporate this specialty into their practice. Hypnotherapists are able to treat a variety of issues, from helping clients to quit smoking or lose weight, to relieving anxiety or depression, to alleviating the trauma of child sexual abuse. This program is approved by the Florida 491 Board for the practice of Hypnosis.

     Part 1 of the program will qualify the student as a Certified Hypnotist. Part 2 will teach students how to incorporate hypnosis and hypnotherapy into their practice working with sexuality issues.

     The Hypnotherapy Training certification program may also be taken as part of the International Institute of Clinical Sexology (IICS) doctoral program. IICS is comprised of three sections: Clinical sexology education, a specialty certification, and a dissertation or doctoral project. If you are interested in earning a PhD in Clinical Sexology, please click here: IICS. Your Hypnotherapy Training program hours and payments will be credited to your doctoral degree with IICS.

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Sexuality & Disabilities Therapy

This comprehensive certification program will enable sexuality educators, counselors, and therapists to work with clients as they confront discrimination and accessibility challenges with respect to sexual/gender identity, intimacy, and sexual expression.

The program will be taught through the lenses of disability rights and disability justice, orienting students to the broad range of sexuality related challenges that can occur for people with disabilities across the lifespan. 

The program is meant for both seasoned practitioners seeking more disability focused training and early career sexuality practitioners seeking specialization in disability-focused care.

Starting August 2-6 and  October 2-6, 2025 

There will be 10 classes in total.

Supervision will be held before each class from 10am -11am.

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sexology classes!

 Spotlight on:

Briana Bass

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"Founder of The Wellness Institute Briana Bass is Changing The Face of Mental Health in Dallas"

Rated in the expert-recommended

top 3 therapists in Dallas, TX!

Jo Koy Skit- God's Gift

Spread the Light‍

by Dr. Carol Clark

I Connect.

I got mine, now you get nothing.

This is the greatest hypocrisy – when people believe that something is right, and then renege when it comes to someone else getting what they got.

There are a lot of examples, but right now, I’m thinking about immigration. All of us, save Native Americans, are children of immigrants or immigrants ourselves. We are all here in the U.S. because we or our ancestors lived in some place that was so horrible, so poverty-stricken, or so war-torn, that they left everything they ever knew to try to make better lives for their children. From the person in the highest position in this country to my neighbor down the street, this is true, and yet they have now taken the reprehensible position of telling people just like them or their forebears that they have to leave. They have to return to the horrors of their countries of origin, and for what? A complete myth that these hardworking, courageous people are somehow dangerous.

I live in Miami – a city of immigrants. I have never felt threatened by an immigrant – documented or not. I see them everywhere- selling flowers far into the night at intersections, repairing roofs in 90+ degree heat, cleaning houses, and of course, working in the fields. Contrary to the lies spread by politicians out for gaining power through spreading fear, they don’t get benefits. They are not taking anything away from anyone. Many of them pay taxes for which they will never earn healthcare or social security or unemployment benefits. They are fortunate if they can get emergency medical treatment at the one hospital that will treat them. Now there is nowhere safe, and if they are deported, they will return to disease, chaos, and even death.

White Europeans came to this country to escape their own persecutions and famine, and immediately began committing genocide. Then we brought enslaved people to enrich us and fought a civil war that continues to this day just to continue the idea that white skin makes us superior. We try to atone for this periodically, but that is short-lived and insufficient at the best of times.

So much of what we Americans take pride in has been accomplished by using and abusing those among us without a voice.

How does this belong in a newsletter for therapists and healthcare professionals?

I talk and write and counsel about Connection every day. All of the problems I see in my practice are related to disconnection. When we find one way to disconnect, it will affect everything in our lives. When we turn our heads to suffering, when we become smug in our positions of superiority, we experience the unconscious pain of disconnection. For many, this leads to the addictive behavior that allows escape for a time.

Many of us and our clients are also feeling overwhelmed with the immense suffering that every day brings. Tuning into the news on our phones, the TV, and from our friends becomes addictive.

So, now, in addition to the Serenity Prayer, I am challenging you all to Connect in a way that gives support to someone suffering. Smile, speak up, give a hug, find a way to spread your light. Put positive energy into the universe. When enough good people focus their energy, change will happen.

Be In Light,

Carol

AUDIO BOOKS OUT NOW!

América Adicta: La Conexión Perdida

‍Addict America: The Lost Connection

‍We're proud to announce that Dr. Clark's seminal work Addict America: The Lost Connection is finally available in audiobook format! After a lot of hard work you can finally hear The Lost Connection read by Dr. Clark's friend and professional voice artist Paula Barros. Now it's even easier than ever to learn how addictive behavior affects the human brain and causes the disconnections we experience with our families, friends, and co-workers in a profound, eye-opening manner. Dr. Clark’s groundbreaking book takes current addiction theory down a new path and Paula Barros brings it to life in a whole new way. Check out these reviews and find the audiobook on Amazon below!

‍- Brittany Edge, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist

‍"This is a go-to-book for students of addiction treatment as well as those interested in the related sociological problems that both support and maintain the problem."

- Dr. Rob Weiss

Why Does God Let This Happen?

The Meaning of Life

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‍"This book offers an engaging and thought-provoking exploration of God,

science, and human connection. What truly sets this work apart is Dr.
Clark's skillful intertwining of spirituality and scientific inquiry,
revealing the intricate tapestry where these seemingly disparate worlds
meet. It is a must-read for anyone seeking to delve deeper into the nexus of
faith and science. It's a journey into the heart of what it means to be
human in a world governed by both divine mysteries and scientific wonders."

-Dr. April Young, LMHC, CST- Owner Young Psychotherapy, PLLC

‍My Pocket Therapist 

12 Tools for Living in Connection

‍Therapy is great and can improve your life tremendously. It can also be time-consuming and expensive, and often what you learn in one hour a week is easily forgotten between sessions.

MY POCKET THERAPIST contains simple tools to use daily so you can live a more joyful and balanced life in Connection with your family and friends. You will also experience a greater awareness of your Connection with the universal life force as you shift from being stuck in the past or worrying about the future to feeling grounded in the present.

Clinical Sexology Education

Our classes, whether in person or via webinar, are fully interactive and you will learn from experienced instructors, videos, and guest experts. Group case consultation is held after Saturday classes. Paired supervision/case consultation is scheduled at the consultant’s and students’ convenience.

We know you will enjoy this learning experience as you become an expert in the field of Clinical Sexology!

‍Free Classes! 

Check out our program

(One class of your choice)

June 7, 2025

Legal, Ethical and Forensic Issues in Sex Therapy

9am-3pm EST

This course will review the Codes of Ethics of several organizations, including ATSA and AASECT. It will cover the basics of Ethical Decision Making and ethical questions related to specific areas, such as conversion therapy. Students will learn how therapists and psychologists come to violate the laws regarding sexual relationships with patients and be able to clearly differentiate between the therapist-patient relationship and the forensic arena and understand the boundaries of each. The course will also focus on forensic assessment and testifying in court.

June 14, 2025

Victims and Victimology 2

9am-3pm EST

This course will define the terms related to victims and victimology. Students will learn to recognize types of victims and issues specific to type. Content will include bias toward victims, victim-blaming, and issues between victims and the criminal justice system; it will also cover the process of restorative justice. Students will learn to utilize a variety of interventions appropriate to victim type.

June 28, 2025

Research on Sexual Dysfunctions and Disorders

9am-3pm EST

This course will cover the advantages and disadvantages of the following research methods: case study, survey, direct observation, and experimentation. Students will become familiar with the major sex researchers and their contributions to the field, including Henry Havelock Ellis, Richard von Krafft-Ebing, Sigmund Freud, Theodore Hendrik van de Velde, Alfred Kinsey, Leah Schaefer, Masters and Johnson, Helen Singer Kaplan, National Health and Social Life Survey. Students will review recent research relating to sexual functioning and become familiar with the major research journals.

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IICS V-Neck!!

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