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Conference Tracks

Over the past twenty years, this conference has grown and changed based on the needs and concerns of our participants. We listen to your suggestions and work diligently to provide those speakers who are experts in the most innovative treatments so that you can customize a conference experience that fits your needs. This year we proudly offer a variety of sessions.

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Esther Perel, MA, LMFT

Mating in Captivity

Saturday, December 12, 3:00 - 6:00
Sunday, December 13, 8:00 - 11:00

The story of intimacy and sexuality in committed modern couples is one that often tells of dwindling desire. In this session, we'll contrast two fundamental, yet opposing human needs: safety and predictability vs. freedom and adventure. We'll probe the ambiguities of love and desire; learn how emotional history shapes sexual fantasies; explore the differences between sexuality and eroticism; map gender similarities and differences within the concept of multiple sexualities; examine infidelity, transparency, and boundaries; plumb the depth, complexity and healing qualities of erotic imagination; discover innovative strategies to unlock blocks and cultivate emotional risks to open up sexual communication. With an eye on the existential, clinical, and ethical, we'll review how assumptions, moral values, and personal experiences influence our therapeutic work.

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Advances in Psychotherapy

	606 An Affect Regulation Toolbox Carolyn Daitch, PhD Therapy is particularly hard for patients whose knee-jerk responses of anxiety, rage, or psychosomatic symptoms are triggered by frustration..., MORE

	205 Finding Sanctuary Amidst Illness, Crisis, and Change: Clearing a Space Joan Klagsbrun, PhD Using this evidence-based, brief method of finding, and then setting aside the usual collection of thoughts, opinions, and feelings, we can come into... MORE

	508 Couple Sexuality: Finding the Balance of Intimacy and Desire Barry McCarthy, PHD, ABPP The challenge for all couples is how to integrate intimacy and eroticism into their relationship. There is no right way, but if sexuality is to have a... MORE

	407 Healing Sleep and Dreams: An Integrative Approach Rubin Naiman, PhD Recent research has discovered critical links between inadequate sleep and a broad range of health problems. This workshop presents an... MORE

	601 Mating in Captivity: The Paradox of Intimacy and Sexuality Esther Perel, MA, LMFT In this provocative session, you will explore how couples grapple with intimacy and sex, both issues that can become obstacles in their quest for... MORE

	503 Anger in Relationships: Choosing Value over Power Steven Stosny, PhD Anger is about power and loss of self-worth. Most people who "throw their weight around" don't want resentful obedience from loved ones... MORE

	Love Without Hurt: Turning Anger, Resentment, and Emotional Abuse into Compassion Steven Stosny, PhD When we look below the surface of the couple relationship, we discover how each partner is so often "walking on eggshells," trying to avoid... MORE

	208 New Perspectives onTherapeutic Resistance: A Social Interaction Model Clifton Mitchell, PhD The successful management of resistance is pivotal to effective therapy and crucial to alleviating therapist stress. In this session, you will... MORE

	401 The Hour and the Story: Using Metaphorical Interventions Bill O'Hanlon, LMFT In working with a variety of clinical issues, explore the power of stories and metaphorical interventions, including rituals and analogies that can... MORE

	Ericksonian Hypnosis Bill O'Hanlon, LMFT Hypnosis, can, when used ethically, be a powerful tool for empowering clients to quickly heal and to resolve problems untouched by usual... MORE