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IICS is excited to welcome new students from Uganda, Alaska, North Carolina and more!

In this Issue

* Upcoming Workshops 

* Specialty Certifications

* Sex on the Scene

* Article by Dr. Carol Clark: "Surviving Survival Mode"

* BOOKS:

* Why Does God Let this Happen?

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

* Get a free chapter of either book!!!

* New IICS Merchandise

‍Upcoming Workshops!

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Divorce & Separation - Helping clients cope
June 21, 2024
9:30am-12:30pm EST

This course will help clinicians to work with clients to help them better manage their stress, conflict, and relationships due to experiencing separation and divorce.  With approximately 50% of the population in the US experiencing divorce, many clinicians find that they are struggling to manage client’s presentation surrounding the myriad of issues  when they emerge in the clinical process. This course will provide practical skills such as co-parent counseling, reunification counseling, and parenting support, to address the many facets that this transition presents with, when working with clients of all ages.

Webinar Only

 Instructed by
Dr. Alyse November

and 

Stephanie Newberg

anf3 CE Credit Hours $87

Human Trafficking
June 15, 2024
9am-3pm EST

In this advanced class, Dr. Goldbauer covers the types of online abusers targeting young males—takes a deep dive into the industries and factories ripe for labor and commercial sexual exploitation. Dr. Goldbauer will cover the pregnancy culture and examine the need for harm reduction by using language addressing the trans and gender-divergent birthing population.

Webinar Only

 Instructed by
Dr. Goldbauer
5 CE Credit Hours $159

12 hour Qualified Supervisor Training
June 27-28, 2024
9am-4pm EST both days

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.

Webinar Only

 Instructed by
Dr. Carol Clark
12 CE Credit Hours $245

4 Hour Supervisor Third Biennium Training

June 28, 2024

9am-1pm EST

This course is required for all Florida supervisors and 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.

Webinar Only

Instructed by

Dr. Carol Clark
4 CE Credit Hours $39

Understanding ChemSex

July 26, 2024

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. 

Webinar Only

Instructed by

Dr. Fawcett

3 CE Credit Hours $99

Sexually Transmitted Infections | HIV/AIDS

August 10, 2024

9am - 3pm EST

From someone who lived through the AIDS Crisis.

Webinar Only

Instructed by

Luigi Ferrer

5 CE Credit Hours $159

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Free Classes! 

(One class of your choice)

Additional classes: $245 for 5CEs

June 22, 2024

Victims and Victimology

Part 2

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.

Webinar Only

Instructed by

Dr. Carol Clark

June 29, 2024

Research on Sexual Dysfunctions & Disorders Part 1

9am-3pm EST

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.

July 13, 2024

Research on Sexual Dysfunctions & Disorders
Part 2

9am-3pm EST

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.

Webinar Only

Instructed by

Dr. Janis Roszler

July 20, 2024

Sex Offender Therapy 1

9am-3pm EST

This course will focus on 1) defining the types of sex offenders as per the DSM 5; 2) defining the legal definitions related to sex offending; 3) recognizing the differing dynamics and underlying motives related to stranger rape, acquaintance rape, child molestation, incest, sexual harassment, sex addiction and paraphilias; 4) best treatment practice according to the type of offense, including cognitive-behavioral, trauma intervention, medical, and group therapy; 5) assessment and treatment of the family of a sex offender; and 6) developing and implementing a treatment plan for sex offenders under supervision.

Webinar Only

Instructed by

Dr. Carol Clark

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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.

Classes will begin on Sunday, July 21, 2024 through May 18, 2025 from 11 am until 6 EST. There will be 10 in total on the following dates:

July 21, Aug 25, Sept 22, Oct 27, Nov 17, Jan 26, Feb 23, March 16, April 21, and March 18, 2025.

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

Transgender Training Program

‍NEXT TRAINING:

 September 26-29, 2024 (Part 1) &

October 24-27, 2024 (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

How to Improve Intimacy in Dating and Relationships After 50

Surviving Survival Mode
by Dr. Carol Clark

Back in 1943, Abraham Maslow proposed “A Theory of Human Motivation” and developed what we now refer to as “Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs.” The premise is that we start at the bottom of a pyramid of needs and those needs have to be fulfilled in order to work our way up to the top.

‍The Basic Needs, at the bottom of the pyramid, include food, water, warmth, rest, security, and safety. Without these, we cannot progress to relationships, esteem, and self-actualization. We are living in Survival Mode.

How this plays out is that as therapists, friends, or family members who are trying to help clients or loved ones in pain, we will fall short if we are not addressing the suffering person’s level of need.

This was brought home to me recently when I went to visit some friends of my sister’s. They have been struggling with addiction and family relationships for some time, but in the past few weeks, they both had some health issues and leaky plumbing in their house. These latter issues put them squarely in the Basic Needs at the bottom of the triangle. Any discussion about other issues became moot, although it provided some escape.

The addiction was long-term and ongoing, as was the family strife. Efforts to help resolve any of that, even with simple suggestions, were going to go astray. What they needed in the here and now was stability in their living space, rest from their medical problems, and an overall feeling of safety.

As a therapist, it is incredibly important to evaluate my clients’ place in this hierarchy. They may come to me because of relationship issues, or feelings of inadequacy, but if I don’t check to make sure their Basic Needs are met, therapy won’t go anywhere.

Clients may not even realize that they are struggling with Basic Needs. They have been surviving Survival Mode for so long, it’s a way of life. They can’t see the wood for the trees, as we say.

So, begin your evaluations with assessing that Basic Needs are being met, and really pay attention to “Safety.” Many aspects of safety include not just physical, but emotional safety. Help your clients establish their oases and safe places before diving into their psychological and self- fulfillment needs.

Be In Light,

Carol

Why Does God Let This Happen?:

The Meaning of Life

"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

"Dr. Carol Clark, one of the bravest humans I know, connects spirituality
with healing work for both clinicians and the people they serve. Her book
"Why does God let this happen: The Meaning of Life" blends her passion for
spirituality with science into an easy to understand conversation of
personal depth and significance."

-Rev. Glen Maiden Phd, DMin, Pastoral Counselor

Addict America : The Lost Connection

Now in Audiobook Format

"Addict America is a must read for anyone interested in addiction. This book changed the way I think about addiction. Dr. Clark presents a new way of conceptualizing our behaviors and discusses a theory that incorporates our cultural, relational and spiritual selves."

- 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!

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