Sexual compulsivity, including\u00a0the use of\u00a0pornography\u00a0and infidelity, continues to devastate individuals, couples, and families. The statistics are tragically high regarding the impact of the\u00a0trauma\u00a0of all types of sexual betrayal. The amount of pornography viewing, with a significant increase during the COVID-19 pandemic, has brought\u00a0forth\u00a0a virtual \u201cporndemic.\u201d The field of\u00a0partner\u00a0trauma\u00a0informs\u00a0us about the impact of discovery and disclosure of sexual infidelity, including the \u201cPTSD\u201d effect on partners of those involved in sexual compulsivity. Amid this crisis, there is significant help and hope for the recovery of individuals, couples, and families.\u00a0<\/span>Treating Compulsive Sexual Behavioral Disorder and Infidelity\u00a0<\/span><\/b>will provide proven, practical,\u00a0and evidence-based research,\u00a0as well as\u00a0effective\u00a0treatment planning\u00a0for recovery and healthy sexuality.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Participants will:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n TCSB 101:<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span>Compulsive Sexual Behavior and Infidelity 101<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span> In this lesson,\u00a0Jim Cress, M.A.,\u00a0will discuss the multifaceted issue of compulsive sexual behavior and the characteristics of addiction and infidelity.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n TCSB 102:<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span>Roots of Addictions\u00a0<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span> In this lesson,\u00a0Marnie Ferree, M.A.,\u00a0will share her personal story and will discuss the roots of addiction.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n TCSB 103:<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span>Partners of Sexual Compulsivity<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span> In this lesson,\u00a0Marnie Ferree, M.A.,\u00a0will discuss\u00a0the impact of\u00a0betrayal trauma\u00a0on the partner of someone with sexual compulsivity and addiction.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n TCSB 104: Recovery 101<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span> In this lesson,\u00a0Jim Cress, M.A., will discuss the healing tools for addicts and partners and how to help clients live authentically and intimately.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n TCSB 105: Couples Recovery 101\u00a0<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span> In this lesson,\u00a0Marnie Ferree, M.A.,\u00a0will discuss the models of healthy \u201ccoupleship\u201d and the first steps couples need to take\u00a0to\u00a0recover.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n TCSB 106:<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span>Couples Recovery 201: Rebuilding Trust<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span> In this lesson,\u00a0Jim Cress, M.A., will discuss how to create relationship safety and trust with clients.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n TCSB 107:<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span>Family Recovery<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span> In this lesson,\u00a0Marnie Ferree, M.A., will discuss\u00a0the characteristics of healthy families, introduce the drama triangle,\u00a0and\u00a0how to talk with children about a parent\u2019s sexual addiction.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n TCSB 108:<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span>Healthy Sexuality, Individuals, and Organizations<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span> In this lesson,\u00a0Jim Cress, M.A.,\u00a0will discuss consent, healthy sexuality, and porn-induced sexual dysfunction. In closing, he will discuss how mental health professionals can help recognize and train healthy helpers, churches, and organizations.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Jim Cress, M.A.,<\/span><\/b>\u00a0is a Licensed Professional Counselor, Certified Sex Addiction Therapist, Certified Multiple Addictions Therapist, and a Certified Daring Way Facilitator with Dr.\u00a0Brene\u2019 Brown\u2019s The Daring Way Organization. For three years, he studied with and was trained by Dr. Patrick Carnes, the founder of the sex addiction field. Jim specializes in counseling those struggling with sex addiction, partners of sex addicts, marital counseling,\u00a0trauma, abuse, and experiential group therapy. Jim is in private practice in Matthews, NC, and is a group leader for Onsite Workshops near Nashville, TN. He led sexual addiction workshops for Bethesda Workshops in Nashville for six years. Jim is also a national conference speaker with The American Association of Christian Counselors. He leads regular weekly men\u2019s therapy groups, and speaks at churches in the Charlotte, North Carolina area.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Marnie Ferree, M.A.,\u00a0<\/span><\/b>is the founder of Bethesda Workshops and has a national reputation as a leader in the field of sexual addiction. She has an active role in every workshop. In 1997, Marnie established a workshop program for female sex addicts that was the first of its kind, and today draws participants from across the United States and Canada. That program expanded in 2001 to include workshops for male sex addicts, partners, and couples and was renamed Bethesda Workshops. She is a licensed marriage and family therapist and a certified sex addiction therapist (CSAT).<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n 11 Credit Hours Available<\/p>\n Continuing Education Accreditations applicable to this courseLearning Objectives<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n
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\nNBCC, IBCC, ACSI, Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling, (accepted by the SOH, CSWMFTB),\u00a0South Dakota Board of Examiners for Counselor & Marriage and Family Therapists , South Carolina Board of Examiners for Licensure of Professional Counselors, Marriage and Family Therapists, Addiction Counselors and Psycho-Educational Specialists, North Carolina Board of Licensed Mental Health Counselors<\/p>\n