Training in Optimizing Sexual Experiences Therapy

Title of Event: Training in Optimizing Sexual Experiences Therapy

Description of Event:

Are you a therapist who works with individuals or couples distressed by low/no desire? Low/no sexual frequency? Couples distressed by sexual desire discrepancy? Are you interested in training to provide group therapy to enhance couples' sexual intimacy? Our team offers training for therapists working with sexual concerns based on our research on Optimal Sexual Experiences.

All group therapy sessions are to be conducted by two licensed mental health professionals, therefore, we require that you and your co-therapist be trained in unison. Training sessions will be limited to the first 6 pairs of therapists who register.

Dates: October 18-21, 2026, continuing December 6-9, 2026. Each set involves participation over 2 periods of Sunday-Wednesday afternoons. All conducted by online synchronous learning.

Deadline for Registration: July 31, 2026.

To begin the registration, and to ask any questions over email, please contact Carla Rosinski, Ph.D. at info@optimalsexualexperiences.com indicating your name, your co-therapist's name and your contact information. Please contact Peggy J. Kleinplatz, Ph.D., if you have any questions by phone at 613 563-0846 Monday- Friday, Noon-5:00 PM Eastern time.

This program meets the requirements for AASECT and CCPA and is approved for 30 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 ce@aasect.org

Although our next training is planned for the above dates, if these dates don't work for you, please reach out to our research coordinator (info@optimalsexualexperiences.com) to indicate your interest and receive future training announcements.

For more information and to see our recent publications please visit
www.optimalsexualexperiences.com

Date of Event: October 18-21 and December 6-9

Location: Online Synchronous Learning

Sex Therapy (ST) Training:

ST1. Theory and methods of sex-related psychotherapy, including several different models.
ST3. Theory and methods of approach to intervention in relationship systems experiencing sex and intimacy problems.
ST6. Ethical decision-making and best practice.
ST7. Practicum Experience: Exposure to treatment of clinical sex therapy cases through direct observation, demonstration, case review or role-playing. eLearning cannot be applied. Applicants must be very clear in their documentation as to how they gained exposure to sex therapy cases.

Presenter/Speaker: Peggy Kleinplatz, Ph.D.

Contact Name: Peggy Kleinplatz, Ph.D.

Contact Telephone Number: (613) 563-0846

Contact Email: info@optimalsexualexperiences.com

Event Website: www.optimalsexualexperiences.com

AASECT Approved CEs: 30