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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

-Sexuality and Disabilities

-Transgender Care

* Student Corner

* Sex on the Scene

* Article by Dr. Carol Clark: "Hate Is Addictive"

* NEW AUDIO 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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Addiction 101

October 5, 2024

9am - 3pm EDT

 This 5-hour presentation will explore the history of addiction, from drugs and alcohol to gambling to sex to all things internet-related. It will conceptualize addiction as an overall process, rather than people being addicted “to” something. The relationship between addiction and early internal incorporation of negative messages will be explained. The phenomenon of resistance to the concepts of “sex addiction” and “codependence” will be explored contextually. Finally, recovery will be defined as not just recovery from addiction, but as recovery of Connection. Recovery strategies and tools will be provided.

Webinar Only

Instructed by

Dr. Carol Clark

5 CE Credit Hours $159

Sexuality & Substance Abuse

November 2, 2024

9am - 3pm EDT

 Sex is keyed into our limbic systems, which controls our survival, our emotions, our reward system, and our memories. Our limbic system is vulnerable to the effects of substance use/abuse, since mind-altering substances such as cocaine, heroin, and hallucinogens first affect the reward system and then stores the pleasurable effects in memory, which leads to cravings and addiction. The intersection of sexuality and substance use occurs when we use drugs while having sex, which exponentially intensifies the pleasure of both; when we use drugs to a point where our ability to engage in sexual behavior is impaired; or when we use drugs to escape memories of traumatic sexual experiences. This workshop will explore and explain the many points of this intersection and describe interventions for developing healthy sexual feelings and behavior in recovery from addiction.

Webinar Only

Instructed by

Dr. Tracy A. Rodriguez-Miller

5 CE Credit Hours $159

Pelvic Health Physiotherapy

November 3, 2024

9am - 3pm EDT

The pelvic health physiotherapy elective will give practitioners a wider understanding of the pelvis, specifically the pelvic floor and its role within sexual health and dysfunction. The hope is that by the end of the 5 hour elective 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.

Webinar Only

Instructed by

Dr. Calista Powell

5 CE Credit Hours $159

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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 pm EST. There will be 10 in total.

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

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sexology classes!

Spotlight:

Angelika Kołomańska

Recent achievements!:

‍I have been awarded an ISSM Scholarship to attend the ESSM School of Sexual Medicine

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I was thrilled to moderate a webinar titled: "Psychology: Sexual Medicine and Cultural Sensitivity in Diverse Communities," this session was designed to foster a deeper understanding of the nuanced relationship between psychological factors, sexual health, and cultural diversity.

Here's a link to a free webinar:

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‍• I have been the member of the Young Researchers Committee in the International Society for Sexual Medicine (ISSM). I take an active role in research projects focused on the perception of young researchers on a variety of topics within sexual medicine.

• The current survey "Perception of Sexual Norms".I have been informed that my submission entitled 'To provide a case study of the effectiveness of Cognitive Behavioral Sex Therapy based on the Sexual Tipping Point model for Compulsive sexual behavior disorder (CSBD).' has been accepted for Poster presentation at the conference (EABCT2024 congress)

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Published papers:

Demographic, Clinical, and Socioeconomic Variables and Risk Assessment Perpetrators of Sexual Crimes in Poland

‍Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Compulsive Sexual Behavior Disorder 

‍Therapeutic BDSM:

An Alternative Form of Healing

‍Unlike any other academic book on the market, Dr. Yulinda Renee Rahman, aka Doc Yu Roc, weaves academic research, humor, and personal pieces of her story together to bring you something that is uniquely her.

Therapeutic BDSM: An alternative form of healing is a follow-up to Dr. Yulinda Renee Rahman's book A Power Exchange with Your Pain: A Guide Towards Reconciliation with SELF, where the concept of "Therapeutic BDSM" was introduced.

‍Understanding Sexual Addiction 

w/ Board Certified Sex & Addiction Therapist Dr. Carol Clark

‍.    In this episode of the In Search of More podcast hosted by Eliyahu Nash with special guest Dr. Carol Clark, they explore the pervasive nature of addiction in America, linking it to childhood trauma and negative messages from authority figures. She highlights that addiction can manifest through various behaviors, including sex, alcohol, drugs, and pornography. Dr. Clark emphasizes the importance of recognizing sex addiction as a valid condition and underscores that recovery is about rebuilding connections. She also delves into the evolution of the 12-step program, its relevance to different addictive behaviors, and the need for supportive communities. Additionally, Dr. Clark discusses the isolating nature of pornography addiction, her personal experiences, and her new book on finding meaning and connection through life's challenges.

Tampons contain lead, arsenic and potentially toxic chemicals, studies say. Here’s what to know

Hate Is Addictive

by Dr. Carol Clark

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Who here is tired, exhausted actually, by the political climate in which we are living?

What makes it so draining?

Addiction.

Or rather, the addictive state in which we live – needing more excitement, more drama, more novelty – that feeds our underlying need for stimulation.

I speak and write continually about this addictive process in which we are exposed to increased levels of stimulation, which leads to the Limbic System (Survival Brain) raising our baselines for how much stimulation feels normal, and then we need more.

We can get stimulation from anywhere: cocaine, shopping, smartphones, pornography, gambling, the news, and even anger and drama. The more we get, the more we want. It feels counter-intuitive because our Prefrontal Cortex (Enlightened Brain) is thinking, “I don’t want this, I want to calm down, I want to relax, I want to just think positive and happy thoughts. But the Survival Brain is not thinking, it’s just acting and reacting and so it keeps building tolerance until we are drained.

There are a lot of people in the media who are marketing hate to us. Hate stimulates the Survival Brain and shuts down the Enlightened Brain. In that state, we are easily manipulated and unable to think for ourselves. The relentless outpouring of vitriol keeps us exhausted.

So, what can we do?

The first step towards Recovery is to admit there is a problem and recognize the addictive process. Recovery is not just from addiction, it is Recovery of Connection. When we become aware of the nature of the process, we can make the conscious decision to live in Recovery. We can gradually bring our baseline back to normal so that we can feel everyday pleasures and experience quiet joy.

My Pocket Therapist: 12 Tools for Living in Connection, is a wonderful guide for Recovery.

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)

September 7, 2024 or September 14, 2024

Treatment of Sexual Dysfunctions and

Disorders 

9am-3pm EST

This course will review the differing diagnoses and the underlying characteristics that will determine treatment. It will cover different treatment interventions based on nature of the disorder and dysfunction and students will learn to be able to effectively implement behavioral, cognitive, and trauma interventions according to individual cases. It will discuss how to incorporate risk reduction into any therapeutic intervention.

September 21, 2024 or September 28, 2024

Risk Assessment with Sexual Offenders

9am-3pm EST

This course will focus on 1) differentiating between types of sexual offenses and assessing the risk in each category; 2) research on risk assessment and recidivism; 3) actuarial and static risk assessment tools and how to use them in a clinical setting; 4) the impact and effectiveness of supervised release and community control on offender's risk of recidivism; and 5) how to assess effectiveness of psychological, behavioral, and chemical treatment of sex offenders.

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.

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