Sensate Focus is a highly useful adjunct to relationship therapy, serving to foster emotional connection in the couple. It is, as well, a technique that forms the basis of sex therapy.

In this highly practical workshop participants will be offered updates regarding best practices, introduced to the underpinnings of Sensate Focus in Somatic Psychotherapy and Mindfulness Practice, and offered the opportunity to learn to apply Sensate Focus suggestions to a diverse population including those with varied sexual concerns, populations such as people who have experienced sexual trauma, and those with differing lifestyles and orientations.

The program includes case consultation as well as video demonstrations of Sensate Focus positions and instructions.

Learning Objectives

Following this workshop, participants will be able to:

• Identify critical changes in Sensate Focus concepts and instructions since originally publicized;
• Delineate when and how to use Sensate Focus touching suggestions integrated into relationship therapy;
• Individualize Sensate Focus suggestions for varying sexual concerns and populations;
• Explain common problems and suggest interventions; and
• Compare Sensate Focus and the practice of mindfulness and somatic touch

Fees

$190 Early Bird Registration by April 15, 2018
$220 regular registration