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Couples & Sex Therapy Training

Do you want training in couples and/or sex therapy? As therapists with specialties in couples and sex therapy, Guttman & Pearl Associates are uniquely qualified to provide training in the integration of these two modes of therapy.  CEU’s are provided by AASECT . AASECT is an approved provider of the American Psychological Association (APA).  It is possible for psychologists, social workers and counselors to receive CEU’s from our courses.

Weaving a Tapestry: Integrating Couples and Sex Therapy

To be an effective couples therapist, you need to have a knowledge base in and comfort with sex therapy.  To be a competent sex therapist, you need to be comfortable working with couples, while operating from a relational paradigm.  In this monthly series, theoretical topics in couples and sex therapy will be presented.  Sex therapy will be discussed through the lens of cognitive behavioral theory, systems and relationship models, historical and cultural influences, as well as mind/body perspectives.  Couples therapy will be explored within the relational paradigm, including Imago theory and attachment theories. Cases are discussed in terms of the theoretical frameworks from which we operate.  We will discuss alternative interventions based on these theories.

Groups meet six times for two hours.   New groups are offered on a year round basis.  Contact Gail Guttman, LCSW at gail@gpatherapy.com or 301 984 0322 for more information for current dates and times.

Testimonials:

“This series opened the door for valuable discussions around how important sexuality is in both couples counseling and in counseling individuals. It has furthermore been a safe place for therapists to explore similarities and differences in theoretical orientation and approach.” Sherrie Ludwick, LCPC

“Gail expertly integrates sex therapy and couples counseling principles in this highly supportive and insightful group.”  Joanne Bagshaw, PhD

Please contact Gail Guttman at 301 984-0322 or gail@gpatherapy.com, if you are interested in any of the following workshops or would like to sponsor one for your organization.  We can also create any new course, which interests you or your organization.

  • A Deeper Dive into Sexual Dysfunctions
  • Conducting a Couples/Sex Therapy Evaluation
  • Exploration of the PLISSIT Model of Sex Therapy
  • The Sexual Response Cycle
  • Introduction to Imago Therapy
  • Integrating Couples and Sex Therapy
  • Interaction between Sexuality and Dynamics of Interpersonal and Couples Relationships

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Gail Guttman
301-984-0322
gail@gpatherapy.com
6000 Executive Blvd.
Suite 530
Rockville, MD 20852
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Gwen Enfield Pearl
202-363-9191
gwen@gpatherapy.com
4545 42nd St., NW, Suite 200
Washington, DC 20016
(near Tenley Circle)
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