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Therapy Certification Training offer AASECT & NBCC approved Sex Therapy Online Training Workshops for CE Credits for Clinical Sexology Education, Behavioral and Substance Abuse Specialization, Transgender Care Specialization, Hypnotherapy and Sexuality, Kink Conscious Education and Certified Sex Offender Therapist.
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Refund policy: Complete refunds will be offered for cancellations made in less than 24 hours. After 24 hours, refunds will be subject to a deduction of a 3% administrative fee. To request a cancellation, email IICSPhD@gmail.com.
12pm - 6pm EDT (9am - 3pm PST)
This course will explore the variations beyond monogamy in sexual and emotional relationships. It will include how clinicians can help clients explore their options and engage in non-monogamous lifestyles responsibly and healthily.
Francesa Gentille is an international sexologist and an award winning author.
This course will explore the variations beyond monogamy in sexual and emotional relationships. It will include how clinicians can help clients explore their options and engage in non-monogamous lifestyles responsibly and healthily.
Francesa Gentille is an international sexologist and an award winning author.
Learning objectives
- Compare and contrast non monogamous lifestyles including polyamory, open relationships, monogamish, swinging, BDSM, Tantra, & sex work,
- Evaluate and support your clients to analyze which formats might fit their desires, boundaries, and temperaments,
- Analyze and interpret what has a choice to design a non-monamous lifestyle be an expression of a compulsion, a trauma or an authentic expression of sexual vibrancy,
- Name the most common or popular types of non-monogamies,
- Prepare to work with some of the most common mistakes those new to non monogamous lifestyles make.
Francesca Gentille, Certified Clinical Sexologist and initiated shaman, inspires transformation through combining the science and soul of sexuality. For over 20 years, she´s compassionately empowered 1000s of clients, and students around the world to reclaim the spark, bridge sexual differences, heal from trauma, and deepen self love!
An expert in the field of integrating sexuality, consciousness, healing, Tantra, Conscious Non-Monogamy, and the use of BDSM as therapeutic modality. She is professor at the International Institute of Clinical Sexology, where she is studying to receive her PHD. She has conducted workshops, and presented at conferences in the United States, Netherlands, Italy, Malta, Israel, England, Ireland, Canada, Mexico, and Puerto Rico, and England.
She is a quoted expert in books such as Esther Perel´s ¨State of Affairs,¨ Dr Judy Kuriansky´s ¨The Idiot´s Guide to Tantric Sex,¨with a chapter in ¨The Jealousy Handbook,¨and a co-author/editor of ¨The Marriage of Sex & Spirit.¨
- Florida Department of Health, Medical Quality Assurance Provider #50-550/BAP585, Dr. Carol L. Clark.
- Florida Board of Nursing, expires 10/27
- Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, and Mental Health Counseling, expires 3/27
- Florida Board of Psychology, expires 5/26
- American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors, and Therapists (AASECT) These CE credits may be applied toward AASECT certification and renewal of certification, Dr. Carol L. Clark #11-112B & Therapy Certification Training #18-706-T.
- All ATTI classes are approved by the Florida Certification Board #5094-A , Dr. Carol L. Clark.
- Dr. Carol L. Clark is approved under FL DOH/MQA to provide sex therapy and hypnotherapy CEUs.
- Therapy Certification Training has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 6856. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Therapy Certification Training is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.
9am - 3pm EST
Join Dr. David Williams as we explore together a wide variety of medications that affect sexual functioning. This elective will look at substances, both prescribed and not, that play a role in sexual functioning along with medication effects on hormone levels. We will then look at medications that can be used to enhance and aid in sexual functioning.
Join Dr. David Williams as we explore together a wide variety of medications that affect sexual functioning. This elective will look at substances, both prescribed and not, that play a role in sexual functioning along with medication effects on hormone levels. We will then look at medications that can be used to enhance and aid in sexual functioning.
Learning objectives
- Identify how substance use affects sexual functioning.
- Identify commonly prescribed medications that affect sexual functioning.
- Identify medications commonly prescribed that can change hormone levels.
- Identify recommendations of medications to help stop sexual side effects of prescribed medications.
- Identify medications that can enhance and aid in sexual functioning.
- Identify medications that can affect hormone levels
Dr. Williams started his training at Grove City College where he obtained a Bachelors in Music Education. He taught music for 6 years in a partial hospital setting. During that time, he obtained an Associates degree in Nursing from Community College of Allegheny County. After obtaining his Nursing license, he worked in an emergency department. While practicing emergency nursing, he obtained a Bachelors in Nursing from Waynesburg University, and then completed a Masters in Nursing Education from Chatham University. He has taught nursing part time for University of Pittsburgh, Duquesne University, Robert Morris University, and Community College of Allegheny County. Dr. Williams then went on to complete a second Masters in Nursing along with a Doctorate of Nursing Practice from Robert Morris University. He is dually licensed as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and a Family Nurse Practitioner. Currently, he is practicing at UPMC Children’s Community Pediatrics and Pressley Ridge Family Counseling Center managing medical and psychiatric needs of children and adolescents. Dr. Williams is a graduate of the Sex Therapy Training Institute (STTI), Board Certified in Clinical Sexology, and is on the faculty of the International Institute of Clinical Sexology and STTI.
- Florida Department of Health, Medical Quality Assurance Provider #50-550/BAP585, Dr. Carol L. Clark.
- Florida Board of Nursing, expires 10/27
- Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, and Mental Health Counseling, expires 3/27
- Florida Board of Psychology, expires 5/26
- American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors, and Therapists (AASECT) These CE credits may be applied toward AASECT certification and renewal of certification, Dr. Carol L. Clark #11-112B & Therapy Certification Training #18-706-T.
- All ATTI classes are approved by the Florida Certification Board #5094-A , Dr. Carol L. Clark.
- Dr. Carol L. Clark is approved under FL DOH/MQA to provide sex therapy and hypnotherapy CEUs.
- Therapy Certification Training has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 6856. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Therapy Certification Training is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.
9:30am - 3:00pm ET
Clinical Training on Ethical, Affirming Care for Kink-Involved Clients
Are you a therapist looking to expand your competency in working with kink-identified clients?
Join us for this dynamic, inclusive workshop to build your kink-affirming clinical practice.
Learning objectives
- Address clinical considerations in kink
- Debunk myths & misconceptions
- Navigate relationship challenges tied to kink
- Understand intersectionality with other sexual issues
- Use common kink language with cultural competence
- Promote safety & consent in therapeutic work
- Explore therapeutic kink as a healing modality
Michelle Holleman is a Licensed Clinical Addiction Specialist (LCAS), Certified Sex Addiction Therapist (CSAT), Certified Partner Trauma Therapist (CPTT), and Certified Multiple Addictions Therapist (CMAT) specializing in Gaming and Tech. A trauma expert trained in EMDR and experiential therapy, Michelle is also a PhD candidate in Clinical Sexology at the International Institute for Clinical Sexology (IICS), where she serves as Lead Instructor and Designer of the Kink Aware Therapy Certification Program.
Michelle is kink-affirming, CNM-aware, LGBTQIA+ inclusive, and social-justice-informed. She integrates Internal Family Systems (IFS), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), somatic therapy, and attachment-based work into her clinical practice.
She founded Life Healing Counseling (LHC) in 2018 to offer bold, inclusive, evidence-informed therapy to individuals and couples navigating sex and porn addiction, infidelity, betrayal trauma, kink/fetish exploration, and trauma recovery. LHC offers both in-person and virtual sessions and group therapy in Charlotte, NC.
Michelle has worked alongside Dr. Rob Weiss at Seeking Integrity in Los Angeles and is listed as a preferred provider by Dr. Ken Adams for her expertise in mother-enmeshment and attachment trauma.
Michelle is a nationally recognized speaker, consultant, and trainer. She recently presented “What Am I Missing? How to Spot Sex and Pornography Addiction in Your Clinical Practice” at the 2024 NAADAC National Conference in Washington, D.C. She has contributed to the Crisis Intervention Training (CIT) program for NC first responders, worked with Culture Reframed to reduce porn-related harm in youth, and helped develop a screening tool for the American Academy of Pediatrics.
- Florida Department of Health, Medical Quality Assurance Provider #50-550/BAP585, Dr. Carol L. Clark.
- Florida Board of Nursing, expires 10/27
- Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, and Mental Health Counseling, expires 3/27
- Florida Board of Psychology, expires 5/26
- American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors, and Therapists (AASECT) These CE credits may be applied toward AASECT certification and renewal of certification, Dr. Carol L. Clark #11-112B & Therapy Certification Training #18-706-T.
- All ATTI classes are approved by the Florida Certification Board #5094-A , Dr. Carol L. Clark.
- Dr. Carol L. Clark is approved under FL DOH/MQA to provide sex therapy and hypnotherapy CEUs.
- Therapy Certification Training has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 6856. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Therapy Certification Training is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.
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.
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.
Learning objectives
- Define the terms related to victims and victimology.
- Describe the role of a victimologist.
- Recognize types of victims and issues specific to type.
- Discuss bias towards victims and victim-blaming.
- Recognize issues between victims and the criminal justice system.
- Identify symptoms of Stockholm Syndrome.
- Define and describe the process of restorative justice.
- Utilize a variety of interventions appropriate to types of victims.
- Describe a victim’s experience of a crime.
- Describe a victim’s experience with family, friends, and law enforcement.
- Compile a list of resources for victims.
Dr. Carol Clark graduated from Trenton State College (now The College of New Jersey) in 1990 with a Master's degree in Counseling. She moved to Miami and, after attaining her license, became a Certified Addictions Professional through the Florida Certification Board. She then attended the American Academy of Clinical Sexologists and the Institute for Advanced Study of Human Sexuality, thereby earning a doctoral degree and the right to the title of Sex Therapist. She is a Board Certified Sex Therapist through the American Association of Sex Educators, Counselors, and Therapists (AASECT), the American Board of Sexology (ABS), and the Therapist Certification Association (TCA). She taught Human Sexuality, Group Counseling, and Substance Abuse Counseling for 18 years at Carlos Albizu University in Miami and opened her own institutes of Addictions Therapy, Sex Therapy, and Transgender Care before launching the International Institute of Clinical Sexology. She is the author of Addict America: The Lost Connection, a valuable resource for both clinicians and the general public, as it explores the overall addictive manner in which we live our lives and how that disconnects us from ourselves, our relationships, and our spiritual lives.
Dr. Clark opened the Addiction Therapy Training Institute in 2008, the Sex Therapy Training Institute in 2009, the International Transgender Certification Association in 2012, and the International Institute of Clinical Sexology in 2016. She is the President of the Board of Advisors for the Therapist Certification Association, which certifies graduates of her programs, which also include Kink Conscious Therapy, Hypnotherapy and Sexuality, and Sex Offender Therapy.
Dr. Clark maintains a private practice, with specialties in Sex Addiction, Transgender, and Trauma.
Dr. Clark is the author of "Addict America: The Lost Connection" and “My Pocket Therapist: 12 Tools for Living in Connection.
A New Jersey native, she is a long-time resident of Miami with her husband and three dogs.
Dr. Clark opened the Addiction Therapy Training Institute in 2008, the Sex Therapy Training Institute in 2009, the International Transgender Certification Association in 2012, and the International Institute of Clinical Sexology in 2016. She is the President of the Board of Advisors for the Therapist Certification Association, which certifies graduates of her programs, which also include Kink Conscious Therapy, Hypnotherapy and Sexuality, and Sex Offender Therapy.
Dr. Clark maintains a private practice, with specialties in Sex Addiction, Transgender, and Trauma.
Dr. Clark is the author of "Addict America: The Lost Connection" and “My Pocket Therapist: 12 Tools for Living in Connection.
A New Jersey native, she is a long-time resident of Miami with her husband and three dogs.
- Florida Department of Health, Medical Quality Assurance Provider #50-550/BAP585, Dr. Carol L. Clark.
- Florida Board of Nursing, expires 10/27
- Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, and Mental Health Counseling, expires 3/27
- Florida Board of Psychology, expires 5/26
- American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors, and Therapists (AASECT) These CE credits may be applied toward AASECT certification and renewal of certification, Dr. Carol L. Clark #11-112B & Therapy Certification Training #18-706-T.
- All ATTI classes are approved by the Florida Certification Board #5094-A , Dr. Carol L. Clark.
- Dr. Carol L. Clark is approved under FL DOH/MQA to provide sex therapy and hypnotherapy CEUs.
- Therapy Certification Training has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 6856. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Therapy Certification Training is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.
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.
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.
Learning objectives
- Define the terms related to victims and victimology.
- Describe the role of a victimologist.
- Recognize types of victims and issues specific to type.
- Discuss bias towards victims and victim-blaming.
- Recognize issues between victims and the criminal justice system.
- Identify symptoms of Stockholm Syndrome.
- Define and describe the process of restorative justice.
- Utilize a variety of interventions appropriate to types of victims.
- Describe a victim’s experience of a crime.
- Describe a victim’s experience with family, friends, and law enforcement.
- Compile a list of resources for victims.
Dr. Carol Clark graduated from Trenton State College (now The College of New Jersey) in 1990 with a Master's degree in Counseling. She moved to Miami and, after attaining her license, became a Certified Addictions Professional through the Florida Certification Board. She then attended the American Academy of Clinical Sexologists and the Institute for Advanced Study of Human Sexuality, thereby earning a doctoral degree and the right to the title of Sex Therapist. She is a Board Certified Sex Therapist through the American Association of Sex Educators, Counselors, and Therapists (AASECT), the American Board of Sexology (ABS), and the Therapist Certification Association (TCA). She taught Human Sexuality, Group Counseling, and Substance Abuse Counseling for 18 years at Carlos Albizu University in Miami and opened her own institutes of Addictions Therapy, Sex Therapy, and Transgender Care before launching the International Institute of Clinical Sexology. She is the author of Addict America: The Lost Connection, a valuable resource for both clinicians and the general public, as it explores the overall addictive manner in which we live our lives and how that disconnects us from ourselves, our relationships, and our spiritual lives.
Dr. Clark opened the Addiction Therapy Training Institute in 2008, the Sex Therapy Training Institute in 2009, the International Transgender Certification Association in 2012, and the International Institute of Clinical Sexology in 2016. She is the President of the Board of Advisors for the Therapist Certification Association, which certifies graduates of her programs, which also include Kink Conscious Therapy, Hypnotherapy and Sexuality, and Sex Offender Therapy.
Dr. Clark maintains a private practice, with specialties in Sex Addiction, Transgender, and Trauma.
Dr. Clark is the author of "Addict America: The Lost Connection" and “My Pocket Therapist: 12 Tools for Living in Connection.
A New Jersey native, she is a long-time resident of Miami with her husband and three dogs.
Dr. Clark opened the Addiction Therapy Training Institute in 2008, the Sex Therapy Training Institute in 2009, the International Transgender Certification Association in 2012, and the International Institute of Clinical Sexology in 2016. She is the President of the Board of Advisors for the Therapist Certification Association, which certifies graduates of her programs, which also include Kink Conscious Therapy, Hypnotherapy and Sexuality, and Sex Offender Therapy.
Dr. Clark maintains a private practice, with specialties in Sex Addiction, Transgender, and Trauma.
Dr. Clark is the author of "Addict America: The Lost Connection" and “My Pocket Therapist: 12 Tools for Living in Connection.
A New Jersey native, she is a long-time resident of Miami with her husband and three dogs.
- Florida Department of Health, Medical Quality Assurance Provider #50-550/BAP585, Dr. Carol L. Clark.
- Florida Board of Nursing, expires 10/27
- Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, and Mental Health Counseling, expires 3/27
- Florida Board of Psychology, expires 5/26
- American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors, and Therapists (AASECT) These CE credits may be applied toward AASECT certification and renewal of certification, Dr. Carol L. Clark #11-112B & Therapy Certification Training #18-706-T.
- All ATTI classes are approved by the Florida Certification Board #5094-A , Dr. Carol L. Clark.
- Dr. Carol L. Clark is approved under FL DOH/MQA to provide sex therapy and hypnotherapy CEUs.
- Therapy Certification Training has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 6856. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Therapy Certification Training is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.
9am - 3pm EST
Part 1 - 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.
Part 1 - 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.
Learning objectives
- Apply the principles of Ethical Decision Making to a variety of cases.
- Recognize factors regarding child sexual abuse and assess reporting requirements.
- Adhere to and implement the AASECT Code of Ethics to practice.
- Evaluate and employ ethical guidelines in sex research.
- Compare and contrast ethical and unethical child interview techniques.
- Differentiate between a forensic evaluation and a psycho-sexual assessment for treatment purposes.
- Describe the court testimonial process.
- Critique child assessment protocols.
- Discuss the ethical and legal implications of sexual surrogacy.
- Identify the ethical considerations of e-counseling.
Dr. Carol Clark graduated from Trenton State College (now The College of New Jersey) in 1990 with a Master's degree in Counseling. She moved to Miami and, after attaining her license, became a Certified Addictions Professional through the Florida Certification Board. She then attended the American Academy of Clinical Sexologists and the Institute for Advanced Study of Human Sexuality, thereby earning a doctoral degree and the right to the title of Sex Therapist. She is a Board Certified Sex Therapist through the American Association of Sex Educators, Counselors, and Therapists (AASECT), the American Board of Sexology (ABS), and the Therapist Certification Association (TCA). She taught Human Sexuality, Group Counseling, and Substance Abuse Counseling for 18 years at Carlos Albizu University in Miami and opened her own institutes of Addictions Therapy, Sex Therapy, and Transgender Care before launching the International Institute of Clinical Sexology. She is the author of Addict America: The Lost Connection, a valuable resource for both clinicians and the general public, as it explores the overall addictive manner in which we live our lives and how that disconnects us from ourselves, our relationships, and our spiritual lives.
Dr. Clark opened the Addiction Therapy Training Institute in 2008, the Sex Therapy Training Institute in 2009, the International Transgender Certification Association in 2012, and the International Institute of Clinical Sexology in 2016. She is the President of the Board of Advisors for the Therapist Certification Association, which certifies graduates of her programs, which also include Kink Conscious Therapy, Hypnotherapy and Sexuality, and Sex Offender Therapy.
Dr. Clark maintains a private practice, with specialties in Sex Addiction, Transgender, and Trauma.
Dr. Clark is the author of "Addict America: The Lost Connection" and “My Pocket Therapist: 12 Tools for Living in Connection.
A New Jersey native, she is a long-time resident of Miami with her husband and three dogs.
Dr. Clark opened the Addiction Therapy Training Institute in 2008, the Sex Therapy Training Institute in 2009, the International Transgender Certification Association in 2012, and the International Institute of Clinical Sexology in 2016. She is the President of the Board of Advisors for the Therapist Certification Association, which certifies graduates of her programs, which also include Kink Conscious Therapy, Hypnotherapy and Sexuality, and Sex Offender Therapy.
Dr. Clark maintains a private practice, with specialties in Sex Addiction, Transgender, and Trauma.
Dr. Clark is the author of "Addict America: The Lost Connection" and “My Pocket Therapist: 12 Tools for Living in Connection.
A New Jersey native, she is a long-time resident of Miami with her husband and three dogs.
Stuart Leviton is a graduate of The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania, and an honors graduate of the University of Texas at Austin School of Law. He is a long-time member of the California Bar. He has practiced in business advice and counsel and civil litigation for nearly 25 years.
He has over 40 years of business experience, starting in his formative years in his family’s men’s clothing store, and proceeding thereafter as a union member, employee, consultant, attorney, business advisor, and small business owner. In addition to his professional activities, he sits on the Boards of the Union for Reform Judaism, the Goldring/Woldenberg Institute of Southern Jewish Life, and the Coachella Valley Housing Coalition. Formerly, he was Vice-Chair of the California Fair Employment and Housing Commission, Chair of the West Hollywood Community Housing Corporation, and a lecturer in Business Law and Ethics at the American Jewish University.
His ultimate takeaway from his extensive professional and service experience: Stop asking for advice. Instead, focus on understanding the potential consequences of the choices one makes. Ask the right questions, get good answers, and carefully weigh and understand the possible outcomes.
He has over 40 years of business experience, starting in his formative years in his family’s men’s clothing store, and proceeding thereafter as a union member, employee, consultant, attorney, business advisor, and small business owner. In addition to his professional activities, he sits on the Boards of the Union for Reform Judaism, the Goldring/Woldenberg Institute of Southern Jewish Life, and the Coachella Valley Housing Coalition. Formerly, he was Vice-Chair of the California Fair Employment and Housing Commission, Chair of the West Hollywood Community Housing Corporation, and a lecturer in Business Law and Ethics at the American Jewish University.
His ultimate takeaway from his extensive professional and service experience: Stop asking for advice. Instead, focus on understanding the potential consequences of the choices one makes. Ask the right questions, get good answers, and carefully weigh and understand the possible outcomes.
- Florida Department of Health, Medical Quality Assurance Provider #50-550/BAP585, Dr. Carol L. Clark.
- Florida Board of Nursing, expires 10/27
- Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, and Mental Health Counseling, expires 3/27
- Florida Board of Psychology, expires 5/26
- American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors, and Therapists (AASECT) These CE credits may be applied toward AASECT certification and renewal of certification, Dr. Carol L. Clark #11-112B & Therapy Certification Training #18-706-T.
- All ATTI classes are approved by the Florida Certification Board #5094-A , Dr. Carol L. Clark.
- Dr. Carol L. Clark is approved under FL DOH/MQA to provide sex therapy and hypnotherapy CEUs.
- Therapy Certification Training has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 6856. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Therapy Certification Training is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.
9am - 3pm EST
Intimate relationships can be defined as a relationship where the couple is physically and emotionally involved. You can be married, sexual partners, in a polyamorous relationship, etc. The one thing in common for all these relationships is our need for intimacy. Intimacy can take on many forms. We will be discussing physical and emotional intimacy. It’s that need to feel connected to another person. However, the likelihood of divorce in the United States is 42-45 %. So are we lacking that connection we yearn for and how can we get it back?
Let’s explore and take a journey into the 5 senses (See, Hear, Smell, Taste and Touch) and how they can Enhance Intimacy and Passion in our relationship.
Intimate relationships can be defined as a relationship where the couple is physically and emotionally involved. You can be married, sexual partners, in a polyamorous relationship, etc. The one thing in common for all these relationships is our need for intimacy. Intimacy can take on many forms. We will be discussing physical and emotional intimacy. It’s that need to feel connected to another person. However, the likelihood of divorce in the United States is 42-45 %. So are we lacking that connection we yearn for and how can we get it back?
Let’s explore and take a journey into the 5 senses (See, Hear, Smell, Taste and Touch) and how they can Enhance Intimacy and Passion in our relationship.
Learning objectives
- Define Intimacy & Passion
- Identify the reasons why a relationship may lose intimacy & passion.
- Define the Five Senses: See, Hear, Smell, Taste and Touch
- Explore how utilizing the Five Senses: See, Hear, Smell, Taste and Touch can enhance intimacy & passion
- Describe different techniques that incorporate the senses for enhancing intimacy and passion.
Dr. Tracy A. Rodriguez-Miller is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of Florida, as well as Georgia, a Board Certified Clinical Sexologist, Diplomate of the American Board of Sexology, Certified Addiction Professional, Certified Hypnotherapist and a Florida Board approved Qualified Clinical Supervisor. She has over 17 years of experience in the behavioral health field promoting personal strengths and insight with the use of empowerment to assist clients in addressing challenging issues and making positive life choices and changes.
- Florida Department of Health, Medical Quality Assurance Provider #50-550/BAP585, Dr. Carol L. Clark.
- Florida Board of Nursing, expires 10/27
- Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, and Mental Health Counseling, expires 3/27
- Florida Board of Psychology, expires 5/26
- American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors, and Therapists (AASECT) These CE credits may be applied toward AASECT certification and renewal of certification, Dr. Carol L. Clark #11-112B & Therapy Certification Training #18-706-T.
- All ATTI classes are approved by the Florida Certification Board #5094-A , Dr. Carol L. Clark.
- Dr. Carol L. Clark is approved under FL DOH/MQA to provide sex therapy and hypnotherapy CEUs.
- Therapy Certification Training has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 6856. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Therapy Certification Training is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.
9am-3pm EST
This workshop covers Domestic and International Human Trafficking of Marginalized People in Vineyards and Agriculture, with Dr. An, Human Rights and Anti-Trafficking Expert.
Dr. An will feature a Guest Presenter.
Dr. Melissa Bird, a descendant of the Shivwits Band of Paiutes.
Talk Title: Exploring Indigenous Experience Through the Power of Storytelling: The History and Exploitation of Indigenous People.
Dr. An Goldbauer earned his doctorate degree at IICS completing his dissertation in human trafficking where he serves as a professor, dissertation chair and is Director of Student Advisement. He has consulted with organizations providing services with commercially trafficked individuals.
Learning objectives
- Advance the person’s understanding of online abuse
- Recognize in depth the labor and commercial sexual exploitation in different types of industries, from tech to vineyards
- Able to describe the industries trained in human trafficking
- Recognize the need for healthcare systems to implement harm reduction when providing care to trans men
- Literature Review on LGBTQIA2S+ considering abortion without clinical supervision
- Develop an understanding and sensitivity to the need for gender-inclusive language trans and gender-divergent birthing population
Dr. An Goldbauer provides consultation to programs’ working with commercially sexually exploited trafficked individuals and assists in developing training manuals to meet compliance within the scope of programs’ limitations, ensuring programs use inclusive language to address the LGBTQIA+ population and implement evidence-based measurements. Dr. Goldbauer also provides mentoring to youth when needed, mentoring to medical students presenting grand rounds in trans care, works with professionals within the commercially sexually exploited population, teaches a home study course at IICS, and a course at ITCA where he also serves on the Advisory Board. He provides direction, consultation, and collaborate on a committee working with medical/mental health and other professionals aiming to provide services to the LGBTQIA+ community.
He continues to advance further training beyond the doctoral degree by taking courses, attending symposiums, in services, webinars as these pertain to human trafficking and the LGBTQIA+ populations. These trainings range from seeking certifications to facilitate groups for At-Risk-Girls, offer effective case management in working with commercially sexually exploited individuals. I also attend conferences that address legal and investigative materials to enhance his knowledge about the different typologies of sex offenders for didactic purposes.
- Florida Department of Health, Medical Quality Assurance Provider #50-550/BAP585, Dr. Carol L. Clark.
- Florida Board of Nursing, expires 10/27
- Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, and Mental Health Counseling, expires 3/27
- Florida Board of Psychology, expires 5/26
- American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors, and Therapists (AASECT) These CE credits may be applied toward AASECT certification and renewal of certification, Dr. Carol L. Clark #11-112B & Therapy Certification Training #18-706-T.
- All ATTI classes are approved by the Florida Certification Board #5094-A , Dr. Carol L. Clark.
- Dr. Carol L. Clark is approved under FL DOH/MQA to provide sex therapy and hypnotherapy CEUs.
- Therapy Certification Training has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 6856. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Therapy Certification Training is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.
9am-4pm EST both days
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.
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.
Learning objectives
- Define the role of evaluation in supervision.
- Practice supervision in accordance with ethical standards of the Florida Boards.
- Define the term “Respondeat Superior.”
- Differentiate between the legal and ethical issues in supervision.
- Develop a supervisory contract.
- Define the gate-keeping aspect of supervision and make a decision to accept (or not) this responsibility.
- List and describe the major models of supervision for clinical social work, marriage and family therapy or mental health counseling.
- Develop and apply skills to develop a personal model of supervision, drawn from existing models of supervision and from preferred styles of therapy.
- Describe the co-evolving dynamics of therapist-client and supervisor-therapist-client relationships.
- Recognize distinctive issues that arise in supervision.
- Incorporate the contextual variables in practice such as culture, gender, ethnicity, power and economics into the supervisory relationship.
- Describe the ethical, legal and regulatory issues of supervision.
- Assess evaluation tools in supervision.
- Differentiate between Administrative Supervision, Counseling, and Clinical Supervision.
- Effectively prepare for supervision.
- Describe various methods for supervision.
- Utilize a variety of instruments and questionnaires for evaluation in supervision.
- Practice and implement techniques for supervision.
Dr. Carol Clark graduated from Trenton State College (now The College of New Jersey) in 1990 with a Master's degree in Counseling. She moved to Miami and, after attaining her license, became a Certified Addictions Professional through the Florida Certification Board. She then attended the American Academy of Clinical Sexologists and the Institute for Advanced Study of Human Sexuality, thereby earning a doctoral degree and the right to the title of Sex Therapist. She is a Board Certified Sex Therapist through the American Association of Sex Educators, Counselors, and Therapists (AASECT), the American Board of Sexology (ABS), and the Therapist Certification Association (TCA). She taught Human Sexuality, Group Counseling, and Substance Abuse Counseling for 18 years at Carlos Albizu University in Miami and opened her own institutes of Addictions Therapy, Sex Therapy, and Transgender Care before launching the International Institute of Clinical Sexology. She is the author of Addict America: The Lost Connection, a valuable resource for both clinicians and the general public, as it explores the overall addictive manner in which we live our lives and how that disconnects us from ourselves, our relationships, and our spiritual lives.
- Florida Department of Health, Medical Quality Assurance Provider #50-550/BAP585, Dr. Carol L. Clark.
- Florida Board of Nursing, expires 10/27
- Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, and Mental Health Counseling, expires 3/27
- Florida Board of Psychology, expires 5/26
- American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors, and Therapists (AASECT) These CE credits may be applied toward AASECT certification and renewal of certification, Dr. Carol L. Clark #11-112B & Therapy Certification Training #18-706-T.
- All ATTI classes are approved by the Florida Certification Board #5094-A , Dr. Carol L. Clark.
- Dr. Carol L. Clark is approved under FL DOH/MQA to provide sex therapy and hypnotherapy CEUs.
- Therapy Certification Training has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 6856. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Therapy Certification Training is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.
9am-1pm EST
The 4-hour third biennium meets requirements for Florida FAC 64B4-6.0025 and will benefit any licensed clinician providing supervision to interns and other supervisees.
This course will:
- Review changes to Florida laws and rules relating to Interns and Supervisors,
- Discuss various electronic delivery systems for supervision and methods for ensuring confidentiality,
- Discuss ethical, legal and regulatory issues of supervision, including documentation of the supervisory sessions,
- Review research of effective supervision models,
- Review challenges in supervision,
- Address how cultural issues can affect the supervisory relationship,
- Discuss accountability of both the supervisor and the intern in the supervisory relationship,
- Discuss the business aspects of supervision,
- Discuss the ethical, legal, and regulatory issues of teletherapy.
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
Dr. Carol Clark graduated from Trenton State College (now The College of New Jersey) in 1990 with a Master's degree in Counseling. She moved to Miami and, after attaining her license, became a Certified Addictions Professional through the Florida Certification Board. She then attended the American Academy of Clinical Sexologists and the Institute for Advanced Study of Human Sexuality, thereby earning a doctoral degree and the right to the title of Sex Therapist. She is a Board Certified Sex Therapist through the American Association of Sex Educators, Counselors, and Therapists (AASECT), the American Board of Sexology (ABS), and the Therapist Certification Association (TCA). She taught Human Sexuality, Group Counseling, and Substance Abuse Counseling for 18 years at Carlos Albizu University in Miami and opened her own institutes of Addictions Therapy, Sex Therapy, and Transgender Care before launching the International Institute of Clinical Sexology. She is the author of Addict America: The Lost Connection, a valuable resource for both clinicians and the general public, as it explores the overall addictive manner in which we live our lives and how that disconnects us from ourselves, our relationships, and our spiritual lives.
- Florida Department of Health, Medical Quality Assurance Provider #50-550/BAP585, Dr. Carol L. Clark.
- Florida Board of Nursing, expires 10/27
- Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, and Mental Health Counseling, expires 3/27
- Florida Board of Psychology, expires 5/26
- American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors, and Therapists (AASECT) These CE credits may be applied toward AASECT certification and renewal of certification, Dr. Carol L. Clark #11-112B & Therapy Certification Training #18-706-T.
- All ATTI classes are approved by the Florida Certification Board #5094-A , Dr. Carol L. Clark.
- Dr. Carol L. Clark is approved under FL DOH/MQA to provide sex therapy and hypnotherapy CEUs.
- Therapy Certification Training has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 6856. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Therapy Certification Training is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.
9:30am - 12:30pm EST
Chemsex, the use of methamphetamine, GHB/GBL and other drugs in combination with sexual behaviors, is a significant global problem, especially among men who have sex with men (MSM). It is one of the most significant factors affecting new HIV infections and poor antiretroviral medication adherence. Chemsex instills confidence and a sense of interpersonal connection, along with heightened sexual desire. It also is an effective way of numbing uncomfortable emotions such as shame, internalized homophobia or loneliness. The combined intensity of stimulants, sex, and porn hijack the brain’s reward circuitry, effectively resetting the baseline level needed for both sexual arousal and performance. When used to enhance sexual behavior, these drugs create a lasting fusion between the intoxicated state and sexual behaviors. Once fused, tolerance quickly develops resulting in escalating drug use, the need for more intense sexual encounters, and sexual dysfunction. If such fusion has occurred, abstinence from the drugs often results in a loss of sexual desire. This presentation illuminates the biological, cultural, and psychological impact of chemsex and provides interventions and approaches that help clinicians support the client in reclaiming healthy, drug-free sex and intimacy.
Chemsex, the use of methamphetamine, GHB/GBL and other drugs in combination with sexual behaviors, is a significant global problem, especially among men who have sex with men (MSM). It is one of the most significant factors affecting new HIV infections and poor antiretroviral medication adherence. Chemsex instills confidence and a sense of interpersonal connection, along with heightened sexual desire. It also is an effective way of numbing uncomfortable emotions such as shame, internalized homophobia or loneliness. The combined intensity of stimulants, sex, and porn hijack the brain’s reward circuitry, effectively resetting the baseline level needed for both sexual arousal and performance. When used to enhance sexual behavior, these drugs create a lasting fusion between the intoxicated state and sexual behaviors. Once fused, tolerance quickly develops resulting in escalating drug use, the need for more intense sexual encounters, and sexual dysfunction. If such fusion has occurred, abstinence from the drugs often results in a loss of sexual desire. This presentation illuminates the biological, cultural, and psychological impact of chemsex and provides interventions and approaches that help clinicians support the client in reclaiming healthy, drug-free sex and intimacy.
Learning objectives
- Attendees will describe meth’s impact on the body and brain, including the fusion of substance intoxication and sexual behavior.
- Attendees will demonstrate knowledge of best practices for chemsex treatment and the clinician’s role in promoting a sex positive approach, including reducing shame and stigma, to treat fused sex and drug use.
- Attendees will compile practical steps to help recovering chemsex users untangle drug use, sex and intimacy, thereby reclaiming healthy sexual behaviors and relationships.
David Fawcett PhD, LCSW is a social worker and clinical sexologist who has worked in addictions and mental health for over three decades. Since 2000 he has specialized in treating fused drug use and sexual behavior (“chemsex”) and has become a leading authority on achieving both chemsex sobriety and integrating healthy sex and intimacy in recovery. He is the author of Lust, Men, and Meth: A Gay Man’s Guide to Sex and Recovery (Healing Path Press 2016) which explores the intersection of gay men, drug use, and high-risk sexual behavior. He is also Vice President for Clinical Programming at Seeking Integrity LLC where he, in collaboration with Dr. Rob Weiss, develops and operates treatment programs for sex and porn addiction and chemsex. Seeking Integrity currently operates a program in Los Angeles. David is highly-regarded trainer and is the producer of the podcast “Sex, Love, and Addiction: Healing Conversations for Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Men” In 2018, David co-produced the award-winning documentary Crystal City which follows the journeys of several men in recovery from chemsex in New York.
- Florida Department of Health, Medical Quality Assurance Provider #50-550/BAP585, Dr. Carol L. Clark.
- Florida Board of Nursing, expires 10/27
- Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, and Mental Health Counseling, expires 3/27
- Florida Board of Psychology, expires 5/26
- American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors, and Therapists (AASECT) These CE credits may be applied toward AASECT certification and renewal of certification, Dr. Carol L. Clark #11-112B & Therapy Certification Training #18-706-T.
- All ATTI classes are approved by the Florida Certification Board #5094-A , Dr. Carol L. Clark.
- Dr. Carol L. Clark is approved under FL DOH/MQA to provide sex therapy and hypnotherapy CEUs.
- Therapy Certification Training has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 6856. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Therapy Certification Training is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.
9am - 3pm EST
Sex is keyed into our limbic systems, which controls our survival, our emotions, our reward system, and our memories. Our limbic system is vulnerable to the effects of substance use/abuse, since mind-altering substances such as cocaine, heroin, and hallucinogens first affect the reward system and then stores the pleasurable effects in memory, which leads to cravings and addiction. The intersection of sexuality and substance use occurs when we use drugs while having sex, which exponentially intensifies the pleasure of both; when we use drugs to a point where our ability to engage in sexual behavior is impaired; or when we use drugs to escape memories of traumatic sexual experiences. This workshop will explore and explain the many points of this intersection and describe interventions for developing healthy sexual feelings and behavior in recovery from addiction.
Sex is keyed into our limbic systems, which controls our survival, our emotions, our reward system, and our memories. Our limbic system is vulnerable to the effects of substance use/abuse, since mind-altering substances such as cocaine, heroin, and hallucinogens first affect the reward system and then stores the pleasurable effects in memory, which leads to cravings and addiction. The intersection of sexuality and substance use occurs when we use drugs while having sex, which exponentially intensifies the pleasure of both; when we use drugs to a point where our ability to engage in sexual behavior is impaired; or when we use drugs to escape memories of traumatic sexual experiences. This workshop will explore and explain the many points of this intersection and describe interventions for developing healthy sexual feelings and behavior in recovery from addiction.
Learning objectives
- Differentiate between the functions of the limbic system and the prefrontal cortex,
- Describe the intersection of sexuality and substance use on the limbic system,
- Describe the link between sexual trauma and substance use,
- Identify the effects of the major drugs of abuse on sexual functioning,
- Utilize strategies for teaching healthy sexuality to their recovering clients
Dr. Tracy A. Rodriguez-Miller is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of Florida, as well as Georgia, a Board Certified Clinical Sexologist, Diplomate of the American Board of Sexology, Certified Addiction Professional, Certified Hypnotherapist and a Florida Board approved Qualified Clinical Supervisor. She has over 17 years of experience in the behavioral health field promoting personal strengths and insight with the use of empowerment to assist clients in addressing challenging issues and making positive life choices and changes.
- Florida Department of Health, Medical Quality Assurance Provider #50-550/BAP585, Dr. Carol L. Clark.
- Florida Board of Nursing, expires 10/27
- Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, and Mental Health Counseling, expires 3/27
- Florida Board of Psychology, expires 5/26
- American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors, and Therapists (AASECT) These CE credits may be applied toward AASECT certification and renewal of certification, Dr. Carol L. Clark #11-112B & Therapy Certification Training #18-706-T.
- All ATTI classes are approved by the Florida Certification Board #5094-A , Dr. Carol L. Clark.
- Dr. Carol L. Clark is approved under FL DOH/MQA to provide sex therapy and hypnotherapy CEUs.
- Therapy Certification Training has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 6856. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Therapy Certification Training is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.
9am - 3pm EST
The pelvic health physiotherapy elective will give practitioners a wider understanding of the pelvis, specifically the pelvic floor and its role within sexual health and dysfunction. The hope is that by the end of the 5 hour elective you will have an understanding of what a pelvic health physiotherapist does in practice and when to refer patients. The elective will emphasize the importance of working on a team in sexual health treatment to provide the best care for patients.
The pelvic health physiotherapy elective will give practitioners a wider understanding of the pelvis, specifically the pelvic floor and its role within sexual health and dysfunction. The hope is that by the end of the 5 hour elective you will have an understanding of what a pelvic health physiotherapist does in practice and when to refer patients. The elective will emphasize the importance of working on a team in sexual health treatment to provide the best care for patients.
Learning objectives
- Describe the anatomy of the pelvis and pelvic floor ; Male and Female
- Explain the role of the pelvic floor muscles and specifically their role in sexual function
- List the types of pelvic dysfunctions
- Describe pelvic floor dysfunctions Pelvic Health Physiotherapists treat
- Describe the role pelvic floor dysfunctions Pelvic Health Physiotherapists treat
- Explain the role of Pelvic Health Physiotherapy in sexual health and dysfunction
- Recall when appropriate to refer to a Pelvic Health Physiotherapist
- Describe common sexual health tools used in practice by a Pelvic Health Physiotherapist
Pronouns: she/her
Calista is a full time pelvic floor physiotherapist with a Bachelor’s Degree in Biology and a Masters Degree in Physical Therapy. While in physiotherapy school she obtained her Post-Graduate Certificate in Sexual Health and her Internal Pelvic Health Certification. Since graduating she has taken educational courses in sexual pain, pelvic health and pediatrics. She is acupuncture certified and has training in the practice of visceral manipulation.
Calista over the last year increased her education and knowledge base in the area of transgender health and how this relates to pelvic health and physiotherapy. Calista is passionate about pelvic health and sexual heath and educating others on the ways they intersect. She graduated with her PhD in Clinical Sexology through the International Institute of Clinical Sexology in 2022.
- Florida Department of Health, Medical Quality Assurance Provider #50-550/BAP585, Dr. Carol L. Clark.
- Florida Board of Nursing, expires 10/27
- Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, and Mental Health Counseling, expires 3/27
- Florida Board of Psychology, expires 5/26
- American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors, and Therapists (AASECT) These CE credits may be applied toward AASECT certification and renewal of certification, Dr. Carol L. Clark #11-112B & Therapy Certification Training #18-706-T.
- All ATTI classes are approved by the Florida Certification Board #5094-A , Dr. Carol L. Clark.
- Dr. Carol L. Clark is approved under FL DOH/MQA to provide sex therapy and hypnotherapy CEUs.
- Therapy Certification Training has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 6856. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Therapy Certification Training is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.
9:30am - 3pm EDT
This 5-hour presentation will explore the history of addiction, from drugs and alcohol to gambling to sex to all things internet-related. It will conceptualize addiction as an overall process, rather than people being addicted “to” something. The relationship between addiction and early internal incorporation of negative messages will be explained. The phenomenon of resistance to the concepts of “sex addiction” and “codependence” will be explored contextually. Finally, recovery will be defined as not just recovery from addiction, but as recovery of Connection. Recovery strategies and tools will be provided.
This 5-hour presentation will explore the history of addiction, from drugs and alcohol to gambling to sex to all things internet-related. It will conceptualize addiction as an overall process, rather than people being addicted “to” something. The relationship between addiction and early internal incorporation of negative messages will be explained. The phenomenon of resistance to the concepts of “sex addiction” and “codependence” will be explored contextually. Finally, recovery will be defined as not just recovery from addiction, but as recovery of Connection. Recovery strategies and tools will be provided.
Learning objectives
Upon completion of this presentation, participants will be able to:
- Identify the progression of the concept of addiction throughout the history of humans.
- Identify common drugs and behaviors to which people become easily addicted.
- Identify the reasons various professionals deny “sex addiction” and how other terms may be problematic.
- Describe the development of addiction from negative early childhood messages to use of intensely stimulating substance or behavior.
- Describe the history of the terms “sex addiction” and codependence and evaluate their usefulness.
- Describe how addictive behavior interferes with healthy intimacy and sexuality.
- Utilize recovery strategies and resources for recovery from all manifestations of addiction.
- Incorporate recovery tools for work with all individuals seeking deeper connections in their lives.
Dr. Carol Clark is board certified in sex therapy, transgender care, and addictions and is the president, founder, and senior instructor for the International Institute of Clinical Sexology and the Therapist Certification Association. Sexuality is integral to people’s live and yet most therapists are not adequately trained in treating sexual disorders and concerns. She created several certification programs and a doctoral degree in Clinical Sexology to fully prepare healthcare providers to work competently and expertly in this field.
Through her private practice, Dr. Clark’s work has helped individuals from a multitude of backgrounds to find better lives. She employs a variety of interventions to effectively assist those seeking personal growth and an improved sense of well-being in their lives and brings this into her teaching.
In conjunction with her educational and professional development, her spiritual journey has evolved to an emotional and intellectual awareness of addiction as a condition that permeates all aspects of people’s lives, and this concept can be applied to further the healing of childhood wounds that then allows for the experience of full intimacy. By using the concepts in her book, Addict America: The Lost Connection and My Pocket Therapist: 12 Tools for Living in Connection, she facilitates the recovery of Connection in people’s lives.
- Florida Department of Health, Medical Quality Assurance Provider #50-550/BAP585, Dr. Carol L. Clark.
- Florida Board of Nursing, expires 10/27
- Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, and Mental Health Counseling, expires 3/27
- Florida Board of Psychology, expires 5/26
- American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors, and Therapists (AASECT) These CE credits may be applied toward AASECT certification and renewal of certification, Dr. Carol L. Clark #11-112B & Therapy Certification Training #18-706-T.
- All ATTI classes are approved by the Florida Certification Board #5094-A , Dr. Carol L. Clark.
- Dr. Carol L. Clark is approved under FL DOH/MQA to provide sex therapy and hypnotherapy CEUs.
- Therapy Certification Training has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 6856. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Therapy Certification Training is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.
9am - 3pm EST via Live Webinar
From someone who lived through the AIDS Crisis.
From someone who lived through the AIDS Crisis.
Learning objectives
- Describe the basics of HIV.
- Describe the etiology of HIV.
- Identify the global trends in HIV transmission.
- Describe intervention strategies.
- Recognize the issues among specific groups.
- Identify methods of prevention.
- Identify challenges resulting from HIV stigma.
- Process a case study.
Luigi Ferrer is an experienced bisexual activist, a nationally recognized HIV/AIDS activist, a healthcare & non-profit consultant and concerned environmentalist. Luigi is a certified HIV Test Counselor and sex educator. He served as Executive Director of the Body Positive Resource Center (Miami’s 2nd AIDS Service Organization), the Bisexual Foundation and Pridelines (Miami’s LGBTQ Community Center). Luigi is an HIV Long-Term Survivor (HLTS), living with HIV since 1980. He currently serves as Health Education Supervisor and Sexual Minority Health Coordinator for the Florida Department of Health Miami-Dade, coordinate the Miami Collaborative (Miami’s MSM HIV Prevention workgroup) and provides technical assistance to organizations which provide HIV Prevention services for men who have sex with men.
Here as an individual and NOT speaking for the Department of Health.
- Florida Department of Health, Medical Quality Assurance Provider #50-550/BAP585, Dr. Carol L. Clark.
- Florida Board of Nursing, expires 10/27
- Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, and Mental Health Counseling, expires 3/27
- Florida Board of Psychology, expires 5/26
- American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors, and Therapists (AASECT) These CE credits may be applied toward AASECT certification and renewal of certification, Dr. Carol L. Clark #11-112B & Therapy Certification Training #18-706-T.
- All ATTI classes are approved by the Florida Certification Board #5094-A , Dr. Carol L. Clark.
- Dr. Carol L. Clark is approved under FL DOH/MQA to provide sex therapy and hypnotherapy CEUs.
- Therapy Certification Training has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 6856. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Therapy Certification Training is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.
9am - 3pm EDT
This course will include
- Barriers faced by teens and adults who are mentally/emotionally challenged;
- Challenges faced by people with physical disabilities as a result of birth, accident, or military service;
- Provide strategies and resources for helping individuals optimize their sexual potential.
Learning objectives
- Identify 4 sexuality issues for persons living with differences,
- Recall 3 strategies counselors can utilize addressing these issues,
- List 4 sexuality focused resources for people living with differences, parents, care providers, professionals
Lourdes Rios is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Board Certified Sex Therapist. She has worked in the medical field for over twenty-five years in different capacities that range from bedside nursing, leadership, and Case management. During her time as a counselor, she has worked in the field of Cognitive and Emotional Wellness with Trauma, Anxiety, Addictions, Relationship Issues, Women's Issues, Men's Issues, Parenting Problems and Difficulties, Divorce, and Sexuality. Currently, she is a Doctoral Candidate in Sexology at IICS.
Isabel Perez is a licensed school psychologist with a diplomate in school neuropsychology, licensed mental health counselor, master addiction professional and heart-centered hypnotherapist currently completing her PhD in Sex Therapy with a specialization in addiction. She has been serving Miami-Dade County since 1996 with a focus on concussion, traumatic brain injury, and neurological disorders.
- Florida Department of Health, Medical Quality Assurance Provider #50-550/BAP585, Dr. Carol L. Clark.
- Florida Board of Nursing, expires 10/27
- Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, and Mental Health Counseling, expires 3/27
- Florida Board of Psychology, expires 5/26
- American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors, and Therapists (AASECT) These CE credits may be applied toward AASECT certification and renewal of certification, Dr. Carol L. Clark #11-112B & Therapy Certification Training #18-706-T.
- All ATTI classes are approved by the Florida Certification Board #5094-A , Dr. Carol L. Clark.
- Dr. Carol L. Clark is approved under FL DOH/MQA to provide sex therapy and hypnotherapy CEUs.
- Therapy Certification Training has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 6856. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Therapy Certification Training is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.
9m - 3pm EST
Part I: Students will explore the history of sexuality-focused research and the impact many of these studies continue to have on society. Contributions of Galen, Falloppio, Jean Baptiste Parent-Duchatelet, Richard von Krafft-Ebing, Magnus Hershfeld, Henry Havelock Ellis, Sigmund Freud, Alfred Kinsey, Masters and Johnson and others will be discussed.
Part I: Students will explore the history of sexuality-focused research and the impact many of these studies continue to have on society. Contributions of Galen, Falloppio, Jean Baptiste Parent-Duchatelet, Richard von Krafft-Ebing, Magnus Hershfeld, Henry Havelock Ellis, Sigmund Freud, Alfred Kinsey, Masters and Johnson and others will be discussed.
Learning objectives
- Utilize those websites and organizations specializing in sexuality research to access topics of interest.
- Identify the major historical sex researchers and describe their contributions to the field.
- Discuss the limitations and difficulties particular to sex research.
- Compile a resource list relevant to specialty area of sexual disorder treatment.
- Use an understanding of sex aids enhance therapeutic interventions.
- Utilize research in creating a case study scenario.
- Critique research in journals and from the internet.
- Conceptualize a case study for presentation.
- Present a case study incorporating two to three validated treatment interventions.
- Compare and contrast the different interventions and support the best for the case.
Dr. Janis Roszler is a board-certified sex therapist, licensed marriage and family therapist, certified clinical supervisor, licensed dietitian/nutritionist, and the 2008-2009 diabetes educator of the year (AADE). She received her master's degree in marriage and family therapy from UMass Boston. Her books include Intimacy & Diabetes, Sex and Diabetes, Approaches to Behavior, Diabetes on Your OWN Terms and The Secrets of Living and Loving with Diabetes. Her articles and medical chapters have been published in textbooks, magazines and peer reviewed journals. She is the former host of Janis’ Jump Start to Good Health and dLife radio shows and authored the popular Dear Janis advice column that was featured throughout the U.S., China and Dubai.
- Florida Department of Health, Medical Quality Assurance Provider #50-550/BAP585, Dr. Carol L. Clark.
- Florida Board of Nursing, expires 10/27
- Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, and Mental Health Counseling, expires 3/27
- Florida Board of Psychology, expires 5/26
- American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors, and Therapists (AASECT) These CE credits may be applied toward AASECT certification and renewal of certification, Dr. Carol L. Clark #11-112B & Therapy Certification Training #18-706-T.
- All ATTI classes are approved by the Florida Certification Board #5094-A , Dr. Carol L. Clark.
- Dr. Carol L. Clark is approved under FL DOH/MQA to provide sex therapy and hypnotherapy CEUs.
- Therapy Certification Training has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 6856. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Therapy Certification Training is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.
10am - 4pm EST
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.
Learning objectives
- Explain how disability manifests itself in the aging process across different domains of functioning.
- Explain the difference between the medical and social model of disability with a focus on how each model relates to common issues in providing disability-informed sexuality education counseling and therapy.
- Identify and analyze sources of personal and societal bias in regards to sexuality, aging, and disability.
- Describe how sexual ableism is similar to, and distinct from, sexual ageism.
- Identify sources of misinformation and sexual stereotypes towards aging and disability through adult film and other online media.
- Implement adaptive strategies and tools to enhance older adults’ sexual expression.
Lourdes Rios is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Board Certified Sex Therapist. She has worked in the medical field for over twenty-five years in different capacities that range from bedside nursing, leadership, and Case management. During her time as a counselor, she has worked in the field of Cognitive and Emotional Wellness with Trauma, Anxiety, Addictions, Relationship Issues, Women's Issues, Men's Issues, Parenting Problems and Difficulties, Divorce, and Sexuality. Currently, she is a Doctoral Candidate in Sexology at IICS.
Isabel Perez is a licensed school psychologist with a diplomate in school neuropsychology, licensed mental health counselor, master addiction professional and heart-centered hypnotherapist currently completing her PhD in Sex Therapy with a specialization in addiction. She has been serving Miami-Dade County since 1996 with a focus on concussion, traumatic brain injury, and neurological disorders.
Dr. Cheryl Cohen-Green is a Certified Clinical Sexologist, with a doctorate in Human Sexuality, a 20 year member of the San Francisco Sex Information Training Staff, and has been a surrogate partner for over 49 years. In her work as a Surrogate Partner Therapist, she helps assist individuals and couples who desire to enhance their concept of their own sexuality as their bodies age and change.
- Florida Department of Health, Medical Quality Assurance Provider #50-550/BAP585, Dr. Carol L. Clark.
- Florida Board of Nursing, expires 10/27
- Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, and Mental Health Counseling, expires 3/27
- Florida Board of Psychology, expires 5/26
- American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors, and Therapists (AASECT) These CE credits may be applied toward AASECT certification and renewal of certification, Dr. Carol L. Clark #11-112B & Therapy Certification Training #18-706-T.
- All ATTI classes are approved by the Florida Certification Board #5094-A , Dr. Carol L. Clark.
- Dr. Carol L. Clark is approved under FL DOH/MQA to provide sex therapy and hypnotherapy CEUs.
- Therapy Certification Training has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 6856. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Therapy Certification Training is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.
10am - 4pm EST
Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias present one of the most pressing public health emergencies today. This workshop explores the social and medical factors shaping the lives of people living with these conditions, as well as how to address the sexuality-related challenges arising from them. Ethics concerning consent will be explored fully.
Learning objectives
- Describe the science of Alzheimer’s disease and other neurological conditions that can cause dementia.
- Explain how dementia can manifest itself in a spectrum of inappropriate sexual behaviors.
- Identify and analyze sources of personal and societal bias in regards to dementia generally, and sexuality and dementia, specifically.
- Describe how sexual ableism can manifest itself in the context of dementias.
- Describe the ethical issues involving people with dementia giving consent to sexual activities.
- Identify useful resources for clients living with dementia and their support network.
Lourdes Rios is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Board Certified Sex Therapist. She has worked in the medical field for over twenty-five years in different capacities that range from bedside nursing, leadership, and Case management. During her time as a counselor, she has worked in the field of Cognitive and Emotional Wellness with Trauma, Anxiety, Addictions, Relationship Issues, Women's Issues, Men's Issues, Parenting Problems and Difficulties, Divorce, and Sexuality. Currently, she is a Doctoral Candidate in Sexology at IICS.
Isabel Perez is a licensed school psychologist with a diplomate in school neuropsychology, licensed mental health counselor, master addiction professional and heart-centered hypnotherapist currently completing her PhD in Sex Therapy with a specialization in addiction. She has been serving Miami-Dade County since 1996 with a focus on concussion, traumatic brain injury, and neurological disorders.
Dr. Cheryl Cohen-Green is a Certified Clinical Sexologist, with a doctorate in Human Sexuality, a 20 year member of the San Francisco Sex Information Training Staff, and has been a surrogate partner for over 49 years. In her work as a Surrogate Partner Therapist, she helps assist individuals and couples who desire to enhance their concept of their own sexuality as their bodies age and change.
- Florida Department of Health, Medical Quality Assurance Provider #50-550/BAP585, Dr. Carol L. Clark.
- Florida Board of Nursing, expires 10/27
- Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, and Mental Health Counseling, expires 3/27
- Florida Board of Psychology, expires 5/26
- American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors, and Therapists (AASECT) These CE credits may be applied toward AASECT certification and renewal of certification, Dr. Carol L. Clark #11-112B & Therapy Certification Training #18-706-T.
- All ATTI classes are approved by the Florida Certification Board #5094-A , Dr. Carol L. Clark.
- Dr. Carol L. Clark is approved under FL DOH/MQA to provide sex therapy and hypnotherapy CEUs.
- Therapy Certification Training has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 6856. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Therapy Certification Training is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.
9am - 3pm EST
Part 2 - 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.
Part 2 - 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.
Learning objectives
- Apply the principles of Ethical Decision Making to a variety of cases.
- Recognize factors regarding child sexual abuse and assess reporting requirements.
- Adhere to and implement the AASECT Code of Ethics to practice.
- Evaluate and employ ethical guidelines in sex research.
- Compare and contrast ethical and unethical child interview techniques.
- Differentiate between a forensic evaluation and a psycho-sexual assessment for treatment purposes.
- Describe the court testimonial process.
- Critique child assessment protocols.
- Discuss the ethical and legal implications of sexual surrogacy.
- Identify the ethical considerations of e-counseling.
Dr. Carol Clark graduated from Trenton State College (now The College of New Jersey) in 1990 with a Master's degree in Counseling. She moved to Miami and, after attaining her license, became a Certified Addictions Professional through the Florida Certification Board. She then attended the American Academy of Clinical Sexologists and the Institute for Advanced Study of Human Sexuality, thereby earning a doctoral degree and the right to the title of Sex Therapist. She is a Board Certified Sex Therapist through the American Association of Sex Educators, Counselors, and Therapists (AASECT), the American Board of Sexology (ABS), and the Therapist Certification Association (TCA). She taught Human Sexuality, Group Counseling, and Substance Abuse Counseling for 18 years at Carlos Albizu University in Miami and opened her own institutes of Addictions Therapy, Sex Therapy, and Transgender Care before launching the International Institute of Clinical Sexology. She is the author of Addict America: The Lost Connection, a valuable resource for both clinicians and the general public, as it explores the overall addictive manner in which we live our lives and how that disconnects us from ourselves, our relationships, and our spiritual lives.
Dr. Clark opened the Addiction Therapy Training Institute in 2008, the Sex Therapy Training Institute in 2009, the International Transgender Certification Association in 2012, and the International Institute of Clinical Sexology in 2016. She is the President of the Board of Advisors for the Therapist Certification Association, which certifies graduates of her programs, which also include Kink Conscious Therapy, Hypnotherapy and Sexuality, and Sex Offender Therapy.
Dr. Clark maintains a private practice, with specialties in Sex Addiction, Transgender, and Trauma.
Dr. Clark is the author of "Addict America: The Lost Connection" and “My Pocket Therapist: 12 Tools for Living in Connection.
A New Jersey native, she is a long-time resident of Miami with her husband and three dogs.
Dr. Clark opened the Addiction Therapy Training Institute in 2008, the Sex Therapy Training Institute in 2009, the International Transgender Certification Association in 2012, and the International Institute of Clinical Sexology in 2016. She is the President of the Board of Advisors for the Therapist Certification Association, which certifies graduates of her programs, which also include Kink Conscious Therapy, Hypnotherapy and Sexuality, and Sex Offender Therapy.
Dr. Clark maintains a private practice, with specialties in Sex Addiction, Transgender, and Trauma.
Dr. Clark is the author of "Addict America: The Lost Connection" and “My Pocket Therapist: 12 Tools for Living in Connection.
A New Jersey native, she is a long-time resident of Miami with her husband and three dogs.
Stuart Leviton is a graduate of The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania, and an honors graduate of the University of Texas at Austin School of Law. He is a long-time member of the California Bar. He has practiced in business advice and counsel and civil litigation for nearly 25 years.
He has over 40 years of business experience, starting in his formative years in his family’s men’s clothing store, and proceeding thereafter as a union member, employee, consultant, attorney, business advisor, and small business owner. In addition to his professional activities, he sits on the Boards of the Union for Reform Judaism, the Goldring/Woldenberg Institute of Southern Jewish Life, and the Coachella Valley Housing Coalition. Formerly, he was Vice-Chair of the California Fair Employment and Housing Commission, Chair of the West Hollywood Community Housing Corporation, and a lecturer in Business Law and Ethics at the American Jewish University.
His ultimate takeaway from his extensive professional and service experience: Stop asking for advice. Instead, focus on understanding the potential consequences of the choices one makes. Ask the right questions, get good answers, and carefully weigh and understand the possible outcomes.
He has over 40 years of business experience, starting in his formative years in his family’s men’s clothing store, and proceeding thereafter as a union member, employee, consultant, attorney, business advisor, and small business owner. In addition to his professional activities, he sits on the Boards of the Union for Reform Judaism, the Goldring/Woldenberg Institute of Southern Jewish Life, and the Coachella Valley Housing Coalition. Formerly, he was Vice-Chair of the California Fair Employment and Housing Commission, Chair of the West Hollywood Community Housing Corporation, and a lecturer in Business Law and Ethics at the American Jewish University.
His ultimate takeaway from his extensive professional and service experience: Stop asking for advice. Instead, focus on understanding the potential consequences of the choices one makes. Ask the right questions, get good answers, and carefully weigh and understand the possible outcomes.
- Florida Department of Health, Medical Quality Assurance Provider #50-550/BAP585, Dr. Carol L. Clark.
- Florida Board of Nursing, expires 10/27
- Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, and Mental Health Counseling, expires 3/27
- Florida Board of Psychology, expires 5/26
- American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors, and Therapists (AASECT) These CE credits may be applied toward AASECT certification and renewal of certification, Dr. Carol L. Clark #11-112B & Therapy Certification Training #18-706-T.
- All ATTI classes are approved by the Florida Certification Board #5094-A , Dr. Carol L. Clark.
- Dr. Carol L. Clark is approved under FL DOH/MQA to provide sex therapy and hypnotherapy CEUs.
- Therapy Certification Training has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 6856. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Therapy Certification Training is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.
9m - 3pm EST
Part II: Students will examine ethical research challenges and will evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of quantitative and qualitative methods, including correlation, survey, grounded theory, ethnographic, narrative and phenomenological. Students will learn research search strategies and will consider ways to incorporate reliable studies into their practices.
Part II: Students will examine ethical research challenges and will evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of quantitative and qualitative methods, including correlation, survey, grounded theory, ethnographic, narrative and phenomenological. Students will learn research search strategies and will consider ways to incorporate reliable studies into their practices.
Learning objectives
- Utilize those websites and organizations specializing in sexuality research to access topics of interest.
- Identify the major historical sex researchers and describe their contributions to the field.
- Discuss the limitations and difficulties particular to sex research.
- Compile a resource list relevant to specialty area of sexual disorder treatment.
- Use an understanding of sex aids enhance therapeutic interventions.
- Utilize research in creating a case study scenario.
- Critique research in journals and from the internet.
- Conceptualize a case study for presentation.
- Present a case study incorporating two to three validated treatment interventions.
- Compare and contrast the different interventions and support the best for the case.
Dr. Janis Roszler is a board-certified sex therapist, licensed marriage and family therapist, certified clinical supervisor, licensed dietitian/nutritionist, and the 2008-2009 diabetes educator of the year (AADE). She received her master's degree in marriage and family therapy from UMass Boston. Her books include Intimacy & Diabetes, Sex and Diabetes, Approaches to Behavior, Diabetes on Your OWN Terms and The Secrets of Living and Loving with Diabetes. Her articles and medical chapters have been published in textbooks, magazines and peer reviewed journals. She is the former host of Janis’ Jump Start to Good Health and dLife radio shows and authored the popular Dear Janis advice column that was featured throughout the U.S., China and Dubai.
- Florida Department of Health, Medical Quality Assurance Provider #50-550/BAP585, Dr. Carol L. Clark.
- Florida Board of Nursing, expires 10/27
- Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, and Mental Health Counseling, expires 3/27
- Florida Board of Psychology, expires 5/26
- American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors, and Therapists (AASECT) These CE credits may be applied toward AASECT certification and renewal of certification, Dr. Carol L. Clark #11-112B & Therapy Certification Training #18-706-T.
- All ATTI classes are approved by the Florida Certification Board #5094-A , Dr. Carol L. Clark.
- Dr. Carol L. Clark is approved under FL DOH/MQA to provide sex therapy and hypnotherapy CEUs.
- Therapy Certification Training has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 6856. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Therapy Certification Training is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.
