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IICS is excited to welcome new students from Cameroon, Arizona, Puerto Rico, and California!

In this Issue:

 Do you want to:

-Enhance your skills?

-Improve your career?

-Increase your earning potential?

Become an expert in one of our specialties!

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* Upcoming Workshops 

* Specialty Certifications

-Sexuality and Disabilities

-Transgender Care 

* Student Corner

Spotlight on: Michael Eiden & Dr. Yulinda Rahman

* Sex on the Scene:

"Everything You’ve Heard About Chastity Belts Is a Lie"

-Article by by Sarah Laskow

* Article by Dr. Carol Clark: "Adaptability"

* Do you ever wonder: Why Does God Let This Happen?

Scroll down for the answer.

Carol Clarks books:

* Why Does God Let this Happen?

* Addict America
* My Pocket Therapist-12 Tools for Living in Connection

* Free Classes

* IICS Merchandise

‍Upcoming Workshops!

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Sexuality & Substance Abuse

November 2, 2024

9:30 am - 3pm EDT

 Explore and  unravel the complex and powerful link between sexuality and substance use, and learn how to heal and reclaim healthy intimacy with informed strategies in order to thrive in recovery.

Webinar Only

Instructed by

Dr. Tracy A. Rodriguez-Miller

5 CE Credit Hours $159

Pelvic Health Physiotherapy

November 3, 2024

9:30 am - 3pm EDT

The pelvic health physiotherapy elective provides practitioners with insights into the pelvic floor's role in sexual health and dysfunction. By the end of the elective, you'll understand the role of pelvic health physiotherapists, when to refer patients, and the importance of multidisciplinary care in sexual health treatment.

 
Webinar Only

Instructed by

Dr. Calista Powell

5 CE Credit Hours $159

Legal, Ethical and Forensic Issues in Sex Therapy Part 2

December 7, 2024

9:30 am - 3pm EDT

Understand Sexual Conduct Law and Application

     -Criminal

     -Civil – Workplace

     -Family Law

Understand Clinician Role and Guidelines

     -Help Clients to Understand Behavior (accuser or accused) in

      order to Guide Healing

Webinar Only

Instructed by

Stuart Leviton

5 CE Credit Hours $245

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Sexuality & Disabilities Therapy

This comprehensive certification program will enable sexuality educators, counselors, and therapists to work with clients as they confront discrimination and accessibility challenges with respect to sexual/gender identity, intimacy, and sexual expression.

 -The program will be taught through the lenses of disability rights and disability justice, orienting students to the broad range of sexuality related challenges that can occur for people with disabilities across the lifespan. 

The program is meant for both seasoned practitioners seeking more disability focused training and early career sexuality practitioners seeking specialization in disability-focused care.

There is open enrollment! There will be 10 classes in total.

Join anytime!

Supervision will be held before each class from 10am -11am.

Transgender Training Program

‍NEXT TRAINING:

 February 20-24, 2025 (Part 1) &

March 27-30, 2025 (Part 2)

Therapy Certification Training offers a comprehensive Transgender Training Program that fully prepares therapists and other healthcare providers to provide care to transgender and gender diverse people. This Transgender Training program follows the WPATH Standards of Care and offers CE Credit Hours from various boards.

Call us or register today and earn your Transgender Training certification as a Transgender Care Therapist or Professional.

Therapists and Professionals may take this two part, 56-hour training program  for a COST OF $2,900.00.  Four hours of follow-up case consultation will be required and is included in the cost of the program.

What some of our students say

"I think this is the best course that I have attended. The passion of the team members, speakers, videos, and panels are very impressive. I really loved Jessica’s story; her honesty, perspective and passion. She opens her heart and make us see beyond. We just hope that we can help our Veterans with the same dedication and enthusiasm."

-Wanda

"Wow! I am learning so much so far. I can't believe how much material there is to cover about gender affirming care. I've never considered all the variables that go along with being transgender or non-binary. Everything was excellent. I really liked having families come in, medical guest speakers, and gender diverse individuals."
-Mary Ann S

"Very informative and applicable to my current practice as an RN in an Emergency Dept, and to my practice as a PMHNP. Supervision is very valuable, and not something we do in nursing. I learned new things in all aspects of this training. Most importantly: categories of identity including sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, and biological gender. I will be more confident in my practice addressing all of these categories Dr. WIlliams was awesome (identify with him, cause he's an NP."

-Catherine Spaid, CA- February 2024

"INCREDIBLE TRAINING!!! This has been the most well-planned, informative, and effective type of training webinar I have ever attended. The presenters and speakers have expertise and experiences that need to be shared and taught about. The climate of this country is calling a huge need for Transgender Care. I can safely say that people who undergo this training will be better mental and medical professionals tenfold."

-Morgan Evans , New Jersey

‍Scroll down for upcoming free

sexology classes!

Spotlight:

Michael Eiden

LCSW,LCADC, CSAT, CCS

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor

Certified Sex Addiction Therapist

Certified Clinical Supervisor

Board Certified Sex Therapist

EMDR Trained

Eiden Integrative Counseling

‍B‍ooks by:

Dr. Yulinda Renee

Doctor of Clinical Sexology

Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor

Board Certified Sex Therapist

Certified Kink Conscious

Certified Divorce Mediator

Licensed Professional Educator

Researcher of Sexual Trauma & Therapeutic BDSM

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Therapeutic BDSM:

An Alternative form of Healing

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A Power Exchange with Your Pain:

A Guide Towards Reconciliation with SELF!

‍Dr. Clark and local students after the NAADAC conference in DC:

Everything You’ve Heard About Chastity Belts Is a Lie

Adaptability

by Dr. Carol Clark

Humans are adaptable.

We made it through the last ice age when a lot of other animals did not.

We’ve made it through all kinds of catastrophes - war, pestilence, genocide, natural disasters.

We are omnivores - we can eat just about anything.

Adaptability allows us to survive, which can be a wonderful thing. It also allows us to tolerate considerable suffering. Not so good.

We often talk about adverse circumstances becoming “the new normal,” and that is indeed what happens. We enter destructive relationships and adapt, rather than leave. We engage in painful activities and adapt, rather than find another way to accomplish our goals. We expose ourselves to excessive stimulation from drugs, porn, smartphones, gambling, and sugar, and we adapt. Our brains raise the baseline of “normal” to the point where we crave that stimulation above all else - family, work, recreation, etc.

Adaptability is a gift we must use wisely. We do this by allowing our survival brain to adapt, but not getting so activated with emotion that we shut down our rational, enlightened, brain. We need to think and ask the questions, “Does this make sense?” “Is this Connecting me to my higher power or disconnecting me?” “Am I adapting to survive or am I learning to thrive in new circumstances?”

We are living in a very stressful time and we are adapting by going numb, becoming jaded, and even craving more drama and stimulation. Let’s all get grounded and practice living in the moment. Ask, “Am I safe right here, right now?” “Am I turning my attention towards what is congruent with my chosen values?” “Am I living the Serenity Prayer?”

God, Grant me the Serenity to accept the things I cannot change,
The Courage to change the things I can,

And the Wisdom to know the difference. 

Be In Light,

Carol

Dr. Carol Clark's books now out as AUDIOBOOKS!

Why Does God Let This Happen?

The Meaning of Life

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‍"This book offers an engaging and thought-provoking exploration of God,

science, and human connection. What truly sets this work apart is Dr.
Clark's skillful intertwining of spirituality and scientific inquiry,
revealing the intricate tapestry where these seemingly disparate worlds
meet. It is a must-read for anyone seeking to delve deeper into the nexus of
faith and science. It's a journey into the heart of what it means to be
human in a world governed by both divine mysteries and scientific wonders."

-Dr. April Young, LMHC, CST- Owner Young Psychotherapy, PLLC

‍Addict America: The Lost Connection

‍We're proud to announce that Dr. Clark's seminal work Addict America: The Lost Connection is finally available in audiobook format! After a lot of hard work you can finally hear The Lost Connection read by Dr. Clark's friend and professional voice artist Paula Barros. Now it's even easier than ever to learn how addictive behavior affects the human brain and causes the disconnections we experience with our families, friends, and co-workers in a profound, eye-opening manner. Dr. Clark’s groundbreaking book takes current addiction theory down a new path and Paula Barros brings it to life in a whole new way. Check out these reviews and find the audiobook on Amazon below!

‍- Brittany Edge, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist

‍"This is a go-to-book for students of addiction treatment as well as those interested in the related sociological problems that both support and maintain the problem."

- Dr. Rob Weiss

‍My Pocket Therapist 

12 Tools for Living in Connection

‍Therapy is great and can improve your life tremendously. It can also be time-consuming and expensive, and often what you learn in one hour a week is easily forgotten between sessions.

MY POCKET THERAPIST contains simple tools to use daily so you can live a more joyful and balanced life in Connection with your family and friends. You will also experience a greater awareness of your Connection with the universal life force as you shift from being stuck in the past or worrying about the future to feeling grounded in the present.

Clinical Sexology Education

Our classes, whether in person or via webinar, are fully interactive and you will learn from experienced instructors, videos, and guest experts. Group case consultation is held after Saturday classes. Paired supervision/case consultation is scheduled at the consultant’s and students’ convenience.

We know you will enjoy this learning experience as you become an expert in the field of Clinical Sexology!

‍Free Classes! 

Check out our program

(One class of your choice)

October 26, 2024 or November 16, 2024

Sexual Abuse Treatment

9am-3pm EST

This course will focus on 1) types of sexual abuse as categorized by behavior, victim, and offender; 2) first response strategies when someone has been abused; 3) how to assess level of trauma and identify mediators of trauma; 4) diagnosis of PTSD symptoms; 5) the principles of recovery: Empowerment, Establishing Safety, Remembrance and Mourning, and Reconnection (from Judith Herman, M.D.); 6). Utilization of a variety of trauma interventions and treatments, including EMDR, Rapid Reduction Technique, and Critical Incident Stress Debriefing as applied to sex abuse.

November 23, 2024

Sexual and Reproductive Anatomy and Physiology

9am-3pm EST

This course explores cultural beliefs and messages about sex and the human body and helps develop an understanding of how these impact optimal sexual functioning. An overview of male and female reproductive processes (menstrual cycle, menopause, sperm production and ejaculation) will be provided, as well as, discussions on internal male organs and prostate problems. Students will learn to describe the role of hormones in male and female sexual behavior, Masters and Johnson four-phase sexual response cycle, and Kaplan’s three phase cycle of sexual response and how to apply that knowledge in a clinical setting.

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