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In this Issue:
Do you want to:
-Enhance your career?
-Add an exciting new specialty?
-Increase your earning potential?
Become an expert in one of our specialties!
Scroll down for more info.
* Specialty Certifications
-Advanced Gender Therapy
-Hypnotherapy & Sexuality
* Article by Dr. Carol Clark: "Feeling Powerless in Today's World"
* Upcoming Workshops
* Student Corner
Spotlight on: Dr. Stephanie Gamache and Dr. Karyn Wittmeyer!
* Sex on the Scene:
"Self-Pleasure May Ease Menopause Symptoms, but Few Doctors Discuss It, Study Finds"
* 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
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Specialty Certifications! |
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Hypnotherapy & Sexuality |
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Hypnotherapy Training is for all therapists & 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.
UPCOMING COHORT STARTING:
January 29, 2026
Part 1: January 29-February 2, 2026
Part 2: Feb. 26, March 19, April 16, May 14, and June 4, 2026
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This comprehensive 60-hour certification program prepares therapists to provide ethical, culturally responsive, gender-affirming care. Covering clinical, medical, legal, and systemic issues, the 10-module course is ideal for providers seeking to support clients across the lifespan.
UPCOMING COHORT STARTING:
March 12, 2026
First Month: March 12-16, 2026
Second month: April 16-20, 2026
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Feeling Powerless in Today’s World
by Dr. Carol Clark
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We are inundated with news, mostly bad, and mostly about issues and events for which we can do nothing. Sure, we can go out and protest, we can sign petitions, and we can send letters to politicians and corporations, but mostly, we are powerless.
So, why do we continue to expose ourselves to the nonstop barrage of videos, social media, and television when it makes us feel so bad?
The answer to any “why” question about irrational behavior resides in the limbic system. It is either about survival or about addiction. In this case, addiction.
We become addicted to stimulation, whether it’s from drugs, gambling, shopping, smartphones, doom-scrolling, anger, drama, or anything else that gives our brains a super-charged dopamine rush that leaves us craving more and more and more.
The good news is that when you admit your life is out of control, and that you would like to live differently, the guidebook has already been written. Alcoholics Anonymous developed the 12 Steps and the Serenity Prayer, which work for everyone, not just addicts, all the time.
Step 1 – Admit we are powerless over our addiction. It does not stop at “powerless,” it says “over our addiction.” When we do this, we actually regain power over ourselves and our behavior. Think of it like getting in the ring with Mohammed Ali. If Ali is your addicted brain and you go head-to-head with him, you will lose. No amount of physical strength and no amount of willpower will help you beat him. You will just get more and more beat up. So, what do you do? Get out of the ring! Regain your personal power over your life by stepping out of the ring.
The Serenity Prayer helps you stay on track with this. 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.
Stress and anger are the result of trying to change something over which you have no control. Mohammed Ali, for instance. They also provide the simmering stimulation that leads to more craving.
What you can control is where you turn your attention and how you respond to external situations and events.
Choose the life you want to live and turn your attention towards whatever enhances your life and brings you joy. Step out of the ring and into the Light. Be In Light, Carol
Be In Light,
Carol
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Upcoming CE Workshops!
Scroll down for Free Classes!!!
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January 22 & 23, 2026
12 hour Qualified Supervisor Training
9 am - 4pm EST
This 12-hour CE course meets the requirements for Florida Rule 64B4-6.0025 F.A.C. for Supervisory Training. All of the learning objectives specified by the Rule will be fulfilled. This is a comprehensive training for licensed clinicians in Florida and elsewhere who want to supervise interns and/or other therapists. Supervising interns carries specific ethical and legal responsibilities for which this workshop will prepare the participants. This workshop is offered via live webinar with full interaction with presenter and other attendees.
Instructed by
Dr. Carol Clark
12 CE Credit Hours for $245
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January 22, 2026
4 Hour Supervisor Third Biennium Training
9 am-1 pm EST
Learning objectives
-Describe changes to Florida laws and rules relating to Interns and Supervisors
-Effectively address challenges in supervision
-Describe research of effective supervision models
-Describe how cultural issues can affect the supervisory relationship,
-Ethically implement various electronic delivery systems for
supervision and methods for ensuring confidentiality
-Adhere to ethical, legal and regulatory issues of supervision,
including documentation of the supervisory sessions and teletherapy into their supervision.
-Implement accountability of both the supervisor and the intern in the supervisory relationship
-Utilize effective business aspects of supervision
Instructed by
Dr. Carol Clark
3 CE Credit Hours for $39
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February 8, 2026
Sexuality and Disabilities
9:30 am - 5pm EDT
Learning objectives
1. Differentiate between the functions of the limbic system and the prefrontal cortex
2. Describe the intersection of sexuality and substance use on the limbic system
3. Describe the link between sexual trauma and substance use
4. Identify the effects of the major drugs of abuse on sexual functioning
5. Utilize strategies for teaching healthy sexuality to their recovering clients
Webinar Only
Instructed by
Dr. Tracy A. Rodriguez-Miller
5 CE Credit Hours for $159
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March 6, 2026
Non-Monogamous Lifestyles
12 pm - 6 pm EDT
The aging process often contributes to individuals acquiring disabilities over time that impact their sexual lives. In this workshop, we discuss the relationship between aging and disabilities, as well as an overview of adaptive strategies and tools to help older adults engage in satisfying sexual expression.
Webinar Only
Instructed by
Francesca Gentille
5 CE Credit Hours for $159
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Recent Graduates and abstracts:
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The Sexual Sense of Self: Developmental Origins and Therapeutic Intervention for Psychogenic Erectile Dysfunction
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Experiences of New Relationship Energy in Consensually Nonmonogamous Relationships
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Self-Pleasure May Ease Menopause Symptoms,
but Few Doctors Discuss It, Study Finds
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Masturbation may provide meaningful relief from common menopause symptoms such as mood changes and sleep disturbances, yet few clinicians discuss the potential benefits with their patients, according to a new study published in the journal Menopause.
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AUDIO BOOKS OUT NOW!
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Available as a paperback, Kindle, and as an Audiobook!! |
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Addict America:
The Lost Connection
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América Adicta:
La Conexión Perdida
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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!
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- Brittany Edge, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist
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"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
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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
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"Dr. Carol Clark, one of the bravest humans I know, connects spirituality
with healing work for both clinicians and the people they serve. Her book
"Why does God let this happen: The Meaning of Life" blends her passion for
spirituality with science into an easy to understand conversation of
personal depth and significance."
-Rev. Glen Maiden Phd, DMin, Pastoral Counselor
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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.
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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!
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Free Classes!
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(One class of your choice)
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January 24, 2026
Developmental Sexuality
9:30am-3pm EST
Course content will include
1) Describing the process of psychosexual development and how individual patterns of sexual orientation and behavior develop through the interaction of biological, social, cultural, and psychological factors
2) Developing a practical understanding of sexuality in infancy, childhood, and adolescence, adult sexuality and relationships
3) Teaching students to provide sex education to children, adolescents, and adults according to their developmental status.
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January 31, 2026
Gender Identity
9:30am-3pm EST
This course will focus on
1) The gender identity spectrum
2) The therapist’s role in treating gender variant clients
3) Therapeutic needs of transitioning people throughout the lifespan
4) Assisting family members and partners of transitioning people.
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October 25, 2025
Medical Factors Related to Sexuality and
Sexual Functioning
9:30am-3pm EST
This course will define the DSM sexual disorders with medical origins and focus on symptoms, factors increasing susceptibility, and prevention. Students will learn how major disabilities may affect sexual function and expression; coping and enhancement strategies for people with disabil ities; how surgical procedures may affect a woman sexually, physically, and emotionally; hormone replacement therapy; the incidence of, symptoms of, and treatment alternatives for penile cancer, testicular cancer, prostatitis, benign prostate hyperplasia, and prostate cancer.
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