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This one-hour workshop consists of a video of Dr. Carol Clark giving a lecture based on her 30 years of clinical experience with Transgender and Gender non-conforming people. A resource list and pdf of the presentation slides is attached.
- List the most common challenges,
- Describe how to address them,
- Define the impact of them on the transitioning individual.
- Florida Department of Health, Medical Quality Assurance Provider #50-550/BAP585, Dr. Carol L. Clark.
- Florida Board of Nursing, expires 10/23
- Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, and Mental Health Counseling, expires 3/23
- Florida Board of Psychology, expires 5/24
- 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.
- Students will explore the history of human trafficking - Ten countries afflicted by modern slavery [Video] in class.
- Identify the types of Supply Chains, bench-marking, and score cards.
- Recognize the at-risk populations and the conceptual framework of the ACE Pyramid and ACE scores.
- Recognize code language and its use.
- Describe the role of Sexual Assault Rapid Response Teams (SART’s).
An Goldbauer earned his Ph.D. in Philosophy at the International Institute of Clinical Sexology in Miami, Florida. He is a board-certified clinical sexologist and specializes in human trafficking and transgender care. He also works as a photojournalist covering human rights, photovoice projects, and particularly as these relate to the intersectionalities of people. He serves as a consultant with multiple local organizations that focus on improving services and harm reduction in gender and sexual minority (GSM) children, youth, and young adults. One of these organizations is The Delores Barr Weaver Policy Center, where he provides consulting services and assisted with the development of their training manual for their Open Doors Outreach Network - a network for commercially sexually exploited and trafficked children and young adults up to age 24.
An is a transgender male committed to improving the way healthcare providers care for GSM children, youth, and their parenting families and how we receive, respond and treat commercially sexually exploited and trafficked children and young adults.
His work has been featured and published in ARBUS Magazine and elsewhere - samples here:
http://www.mydigitalpublication.com/publication/?i=130145&p=48
http://www.mydigitalpublication.com/publication/?i=124986&p=64
http://www.mydigitalpublication.com/publication/?i=85389&p=2
- Florida Department of Health, Medical Quality Assurance Provider #50-550/BAP585, Dr. Carol L. Clark.
- Florida Board of Nursing, expires 10/23
- Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, and Mental Health Counseling, expires 3/23
- Florida Board of Psychology, expires 5/24
- 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.
Differential diagnoses of gender dysphoria, paraphilias, and addiction
These three diagnoses have very different criteria, but sometimes one presentation looks like another. An individual may dress in their identified gender as part of their expression, therapists may assume that a client who is cross-dressing is gender dysphoric when that might not be the accurate diagnosis. Addictive, or sexually compulsive, behavior may actually be symptomatic of a paraphilia. Clinicians need to be able to accurately identify the diagnosis for treatment to be effective.This two-hour workshop consists of a video of Dr. Carol Clark giving a lecture based on her 30 years of clinical experience as a sex therapist and educator. A resource list and pdf of the presentation slides is attached.
- Define Gender Dysphoria, Addiction, and Paraphilias.
- Differentiate Gender Dysphoria from Addiction and from Paraphilias in order to correctly diagnose.
- Identify basic treatment interventions.
- Florida Department of Health, Medical Quality Assurance Provider #50-550/BAP585, Dr. Carol L. Clark.
- Florida Board of Nursing, expires 10/23
- Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, and Mental Health Counseling, expires 3/23
- Florida Board of Psychology, expires 5/24
- 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.
- 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.
- Florida Department of Health, Medical Quality Assurance Provider #50-550/BAP585, Dr. Carol L. Clark.
- Florida Board of Nursing, expires 10/23
- Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, and Mental Health Counseling, expires 3/23
- Florida Board of Psychology, expires 5/24
- 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.
This one-hour workshop consists of a video of Dr. Carol Clark giving a lecture based on her 30 years of clinical experience working with addiction and intimacy issues. A resource list and pdf of the presentation slides is attached.
- Describe the concept of addiction as a global condition relating to overall stimulation, as opposed to being specific to a particular drug or activity.
- Describe how addiction develops from a fear of intimacy and then creates a barrier to intimacy.
- Differentiate between truly intimate relationships and pseudo-intimacy (typical of sex addiction).
- Assist clients with defining the concepts of external versus internal control and how they use this in controlling degrees of intimacy.
- Effectively implement the book’s daily exercises for recovery, healthy sex, and Connection.
- Describe how addiction develops from a fear of intimacy and then creates a barrier to intimacy.
- Florida Department of Health, Medical Quality Assurance Provider #50-550/BAP585, Dr. Carol L. Clark.
- Florida Board of Nursing, expires 10/23
- Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, and Mental Health Counseling, expires 3/23
- Florida Board of Psychology, expires 5/24
- 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.
Sexual interaction can be especially challenging for individuals with disabilities. This workshop explores ways healthcare professionals can help clients with emotional and physical disabilities successfully manage dating, relationship and sexual activity challenges.
- Learn potential barriers to intimacy that exist for people with disabilities
- Explore ways to enhance the dating experiences for this population
- Identify at least 5 ways to adapt commonly used sex positions to meet the physical needs of individuals with disabilities
Dr. Volker helped to establish the Health Crisis Network, Florida's first community based AIDS project in 1982 by directing its education division. She received specialized training in HIV/AIDS from the National Institute on Drug Abuse and has educated thousands over the past 20 years about HIV/AIDS in schools, community and professional organizations, corporations state and nationwide. Dr. Volker helped to develop the HIV/AIDS curriculum and training programs for the Miami-Dade County Public Schools, for the National VA Hospitals, and for the United States Air Force and the United States Navy. Dr. Volker has been a consultant to community based AIDS projects throughout Florida, the nation, and the Caribbean islands. She has written articles about HIV/AIDS and was a peer journal reviewer for AIDS Education & Prevention. She is currently faculty for the state of Florida's HIV/AIDS trainings.
Dr. Volker helped to establish the Institute on Sexism and Sexuality in 1972 which addressed gender issues under Title IX in Miami-Dade County; co-chaired the first Women's History celebration in Miami-Dade County in 1983 and current President of the Women's History Coalition. Marilyn has starred in a variety of media addressing sexual health issues as well as hosting a daily live call-in radio show, SEX WITH MARILYN for two years. She sat on a number of boards addressing sexual health issues including the Mental Health Association, Educational Task Force of the Girl Scouts of South Florida, the National Association of Lesbian and Gay Addiction Treatment Professionals, and the Outreach Institute for Gender Studies. Dr. Volker helped to establish the first gay/lesbian/bisexual/transgendered youth group in Miami-Dade County in 1975.
Dr. Volker began her career teaching deaf children and continues to serve as sexuality consultant to a variety of special education programs, organizations, and community groups addressing body changes, diseases, and disabilities. Her doctoral video and facilitator's guide, SEXUALITY: A Process in Decision-Making, highlighted eight deaf students then in the Miami-Dade County public schools. Marilyn (former minister's daughter/former minister's wife) and her husband David have 4 children and 5 grandchildren. Dr. Volker was honored as one of six South Florida "Women of Impact" during Women's History Month, March, 2002.
Dr. Volker's passion in life is to invite all people from nursery school to nursing homes to learn information about their one and only body—honoring public and private parts— by always being SAFE—physically, emotionally, and sexually!
- Florida Department of Health, Medical Quality Assurance Provider #50-550/BAP585, Dr. Carol L. Clark.
- Florida Board of Nursing, expires 10/23
- Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, and Mental Health Counseling, expires 3/23
- Florida Board of Psychology, expires 5/24
- 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.
The Use of Pelvic Health Physical Therapy in the Assessment and Treatment of Sexual Dysfunction
The pelvic health physiotherapy class will give practitioners a wider understanding of the pelvis, specifically the pelvic floor and its role within sexual health and dysfunction. This includes a description of the impact that common pelvic floor dysfunctions have on sexual function. The hope is that by the end of the 5 hour class 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.
- List the layers of the pelvic floor muscles and their roles including sexual function.
- Describe the effect of pelvic floor muscle exercises on female and male sexual function.
- Identify when a referral to a pelvic health physical therapist is necessary.
- List common pelvic floor dysfunctions treated by pelvic health physical therapists and their effect on sexual function.
- Describe current research recommendations for common sexual dysfunction diagnosis’.
- Describe the benefits of a multidisciplinary team and multimodal treatment method in sexual dysfunction.
- List other potential benefits from pelvic health physical therapy.
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 continues to pursue new educational opportunities and is currently pursuing her PhD in Clinical Sexology through the International Institute of Clinical Sexology.
- Florida Department of Health, Medical Quality Assurance Provider #50-550/BAP585, Dr. Carol L. Clark.
- Florida Board of Nursing, expires 10/23
- Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, and Mental Health Counseling, expires 3/23
- Florida Board of Psychology, expires 5/24
- 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.