Fantasy, Porn, and Sex "Addiction"

Title of Event: Fantasy, Porn, and Sex "Addiction"

Description of Event:

Sex and porn addiction remain hot topics, yet few evidence-based, sexually informed trainings exist to support the clinicians in charge of “treating” it. Fantasy, Porn, Sex Addiction is for progressive therapists who want a clearer understanding of these components of their clients’ inner and outer lives, and how to address them in ways that de-pathologize and honor the complexity of the human sexual and relational experience.

This workshop takes attendees on a deep dive into the myths and challenges surrounding porn consumption and the spectrum of behaviors associated with the blanket term “sex addiction.” Attendees also will gain a sense for the current methodology for treating what is largely referred to as “out-of-control sexual behavior” in the field of sex therapy.

Many of us understand fantasy, porn consumption, and “sex addiction” as distinctly separate ideas and concepts that, depending on the person, may or may not be linked. These aspects of sexual experience can quickly find themselves grouped together, undifferentiated, particularly in relationships — leading to panic, pain, and crisis for the people involved.

Sex therapists are often faced with questions like, “Can you help me stop fantasizing about other people? Stop masturbating?” “I’ve betrayed my partner by watching porn; can you help me shake this habit?” Out of desperation and fear, people attempt to distance themselves from major components of their sexual life and experience like these, but is this possible? Is it healthy?

Attendees will gain a clearer sense for why and how to treat these areas of sexual life as distinctly separate issues and areas of importance in terms of exploration, understanding, and clear agreement-setting in relationships.

Start Date: 07-10-2027

End Date: 07-10-2027

Time of Event: 10:00 AM-1:15 PM

Location: Online Synchronous

Sex Therapy (ST) Training: 

ST-B. Techniques of sex-related assessment and diagnosis of the Psychosexual Disorders described in the current edition of the DSM.
ST-C. Theory and methods of approach to intervention in relationship systems experiencing sex and intimacy problems.
ST-D. Theory and method of approach to medical intervention in the evaluation and treatment of psychosexual disorders.
ST-E. Principles of consultation, collaboration and referral.
ST-F. Ethical decision-making and best practice.

Presenter/Speaker: Paula Leech, LMFT, CST, CSTS

Main Contact: Anne  Hodder-Shipp

Contact Telephone Number: (310) 721-4810

Contact Email: hello@everyonedeservessexed.com

Event Website: https://www.everyonedeservessextherapy.com/workshops-professional-development-trainings/fantasy-porn-and-sex-addiction

AASECT Approved CEs: 3