Managing Erotic Transference and Countertransference in Therapy

In this comprehensive training, participants will delve into the nuanced dynamics of managing erotic transference and countertransference within therapy sessions. This workshop will explore the interplay of boundaries, ethics, feelings, and the potential for profound insights and healing.

Special attention will be given to "small world ethics," emphasizing the unique ethical considerations when working within interconnected communities, such as queer, trans, kinky, and consensually non-monogamous (CNM) groups. The training will also address the challenges posed by a medicalized and sex-negati...Read moreve societal context, where professionals may fear legal repercussions or social backlash.

*This training will be recorded.*
Attendees will have access to the recording for 90 days.

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CE Details:
2 CE Hours - NM Counseling and Therapy Board
Approved for 1 hour of Ethics CE Hours - NM Counseling and Therapy Board

2 AASECT CE Hours

AASECT Core Knowledge Areas:
A. Ethics and ethical behavior.
C. Socio-cultural, familial factors (e.g., ethnicity, culture, religion, spirituality, socioeconomic status, family values) in relation to sexual values and behaviors.
D. Issues related to sexual orientation and/or gender identity: heterosexuality; issues and themes impacting lesbian, gay, bisexual, pansexual, asexual people; gender identity and expression.
F. Diversities in sexual expression and lifestyles including, but not limited to, polyamory, swinging, BDSM and tantra.
O. Professional communication and personal reflection skills.

Sex Therapy Skills:
ST1. Theory and methods of sex-related psychotherapy, including several different models.
ST5. Principles of consultation, collaboration and referral.
ST6. Ethical decision-making and best practice. Less...

Learning Objectives

Recognize and understand the multifaceted nature of erotic transference and countertransference in therapy.
Engage with real-world case studies to illustrate the manifestations and management of these dynamics.
Apply ethical principles specifically tailored to working within queer, trans, kinky, and polyamorous communities.
Develop and practice somatic-based mindfulness techniques to better identify and navigate arising feelings and reactions.

Friday, August 30, 2024

Live Interactive Webinar

12:00 PM MDT - 02:00 PM MDT

Register for this Webinar

EARN 2 CE Credit Hours

About the speaker

Molly Adler, LCSW, CST

Director, Sex Therapy New Mexico

Molly is an AASECT certified Sex Therapist, Clinical Social Worker, Sex Educator and Trainer. Her practice Sex Therapy New Mexico is based in Albuquerque, New Mexico on Tiwa land. She works with a lot of clients who are LGBTQ2S+, BIPOC, anti-racist, activists, polyamorous, and/or kink identified. Her approach is compassionate, grounded, pleasure-centered, light-hearted & social justice oriented. She enjoys the micro-level therapeutic work, as well as working towards structural change by offering training for healthcare providers and institutions who want to be more inclusive of sexual and gender diversity in their work. Previously she co-founded and co-directed Self Serve Sexuality Resource Center, New Mexico’s first and only sex-positive, health- and education-focused adult shop and resource center for its first eight years.

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CE Information - Earn 2 CE Credit Hours

CE Approvals

The New Mexico Counseling and Therapy Board

Approved by New Mexico Counseling and Therapy Practice Board. Provider Number CCE0204731. Expires 9/30/24

To all participants: If you were dissatisfied with the workshop, please contact the Counseling and Therapy Practice Board immediately

American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors and Therapists

This program meets the requirements of the American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors and Therapists (AASECT) and is approved for 2 CE credits. These CE credits may be applied toward AASECT certification and renewal of certification. Completion of this program does not ensure or guarantee AASECT certification. For further information please contact info@assect.org. Provider 22-148-STNM

CE Process Info

Each professional is responsible for the individual requirements as stipulated by his/her licensing agency. Please contact your individual licensing board/regulatory agency to review continuing education requirements for licensure renewal.

A continuing education certificate for the event will be obtained using the website, CE-Go. Before the event, you will receive an email containing a link to CE-Go. (This link will be sent to the email account you used to register for the event).

Upon accessing the CE-Go website, you will be able to:

Join Webinar Sessions
Complete evaluation forms for the event
Download your continuing education certificate in a PDF format

If you have any questions or concerns regarding the CE-Go process, please contact CE-Go at 888-498-5578 or by email at support@ce-go.com