Panel Discussion:

Updating Traditional Sex Therapy Approaches For Contemporary Sex Therapy

DATE
June 15th – 18th,
2017

PRESENTERS
Constance Avery-Clark, Ph.D.
Linda Weiner, MSW, LCSW

LOCATION
AASECT 49th Annual Conference
Green Valley Ranch Resort
Las Vegas, NV

Description

We were invited to give two presentations at the Annual Conference of the American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors, & Therapists Aasect in Las Vegas. This was especially exciting for two reasons. First, we offered a workshop on 50 Years of Masters & Johnson: Past Stories, Present Influences, and Future Directions in which we re-created the late 1950’s atmosphere in which sex therapy pioneers William Masters, M.D., and Virginia E. Johnson, D.Sc (Hon), did their the research that served as the basis of their sex therapy treatment program. We also participated in a panel discussion on Updating Traditional Sex Therapy Approaches for Modern Sex Therapy, moderated by the editor of the book in which we published our chapter on Sensate Focus, Zoë Peterson, Ph.D. We presented on Sensate Focus, and were joined by well-known sex therapist Laurie Mintz, Ph.D., who lectured on Problems of Passion.

About The Conference

The American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors and Therapists (AASECT) will host its 49th Annual Conference June 15 – 18, 2017 at the Green Valley Ranch Resort, Spa & Casino in Las Vegas, NV. At this year’s conference we will celebrate AASECT’s 50th Anniversary.

This year’s conference theme, Honoring Our Past, Celebrating the Present and Envisioning Our Future, seeks to reflect on and honor the roots of our organization’s family tree, while also nurturing our collective and continued development. For the full conference theme, please click here.
Founded in 1967, AASECT is devoted to the promotion of sexual health by the development and advancement of the fields of sexual therapy, counseling and education. AASECT’s mission is the advancement of the highest standards of professional practice for educators, counselors and therapists. The AASECT Annual Conference averages 600+ conference attendees from around the world in disciplines such as sexuality education, counseling, therapy, social work, psychology, sociology, nursing, medicine and more. The conference attracts physicians, nurses, social workers, psychologists, allied health professionals, clergy members, lawyers, sociologists, marriage and family counselors and therapists, family planning specialists and researchers, as well as students in various relevant professional disciplines – all sharing an interest in promoting understanding of human sexuality and healthy sexual behavior. The latest clinical techniques, research applications and educational approaches in the field of sexual science are featured each year.

As we approach our 50th Anniversary, we reflect on our bold and important history while simultaneously moving forward together to collectively shape the future directions of AASECT. We continue to shed light on today’s taboos, working together toward meaningful change and a broader, more inclusive organization. We look forward to celebrating our 49th Annual Conference with you.

This was a workshop presented by the Institute for Sexual & Relationship Therapy & Training and AASECT

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Constance@DrAveryClark.com