Center For Healthy Sex Presents: Sex Addiction Los Angeles

Attend a day of professional consultation and training to develop your professional and personal skills dealing with sexual addiction and trauma.  Quality case consultation is at the center of developing effective skills for treating Sexual Addiction and Related Intimacy Disorders.  This 6 hour workshop will provide case consultation using the Task Centered Approach for the treatment of Sexual Addictions developed by Dr. Patrick Carnes.

Therapeutic competencies vital to the treatment of Sexual Addiction will be
discussed and practiced in a safe and professional environment.  The format
will be lecture, small group discussion and informal case presentation.  The
privacy and confidentiality of participants and clients will be respected
throughout the workshop.

Clinical issues will include:
           *Transference and Counter-Transference
*Recovery Process
           *Family and Significant Other Work
*Disclosure Issues
           *Referral and Case Management issues
*Ethics and Legal Issues

Workshop Facilitator:
Steven DeLugach, MS, LPC has been treating Sexual Addicts and their families
since 1989.  He has 20 years of experience working with Chemical Dependents,
Survivors of Sexual Abuse and Sexual Addicts.  He is a Certified Sexual
Addictions Therapist Supervisor {CSAT} and is the Chair the International
Institute for Trauma & Addiction Professionals {IITAP} Professional
Certification Board.

Schedule:
           Monday June 23rd, 2008
               9:00 AM to 4:30 PM
           Lunch will be provided on site.

Location:
           4700 SW Macadam Ave, Suite 101
           Portland, Oregon 97239
           503-233-5827
Fee:
           $185 for the workshop, which includes lunch.

           CSAT candidates can receive 6 hours of CSAT case consultation or
CEU’s by presenting a case during the workshop.

Certificates of Completion will be issued.

To register contact my office at 503-233-5827.
Please register by phone before June 16th 2008.

Thanks for your support and interest in the field of Addiction and Intimacy,

Sex Addiction Los Angeles

Post a comment . Jun 06, 2008
Filed under: sexual addiction, sex addiction help, sex addiction therapy, sexual abuse, sexual addiction

How long sex should last is getting a lot of attention in the media due to the study that was done last month.  With the amount of pornography on the internet and available through other means, people increasingly think  sex should last for hours. 

But think again.  According to a study at Penn State by Eric Corty, an associate of clinical psychology,  who gave “a random sample survey to 50 members of the Society for Sex Therapy and Research, an international social group of experts in sexual research,” optimal sex lasts 7 - 13 minutes!

“The survey asked four questions about the length of sexual intercourse. It concluded that too short of a time is less than two minutes and an adequate time would be three to seven minutes. Too long is anywhere from 10-30 minutes, and two-thirds claimed that seven to 13 minutes is most desirable.” Sex Therapy Los Angeles

To read the details of this article, go to http://media.www.cardinalpointsonline.com/media/storage/paper1064/news-Therapist.Survey.Shows.The.Best.Sex.Doesnt.Last.All.Night-3348774.shtml

Post a comment . May 23, 2008
Filed under: sex and daily living, sex therapy

21st Annual Northwest Conference in Behavioral Health

and Addictive Disorders
Seattle, Washington

Sex Addiction Los Angeles

Alex Katehakis, MFT, CST, CSAT will present this topic:

To register CALL 800-441-5569 or visit www.usjt.com

Post a comment . May 16, 2008
Filed under: speaking engagements/upcoming events, sexual addiction

Joe Kort, author of “10 Smart Things Gay Men Can Do To Find Real Love” is offering a free teleclass for gay and bisexual men on healthy sexuality and will also address sexual addiction and compulsivity.  Sex Addiction Los Angeles

Please join him on Tuesday, May 20, 2008 from 8:00 - 9:00 PM EST.

The topic will be on sex, love and intimacy which is the theme of his upcoming workshop “Reclaiming The Man in the Mirror” for gay and bisexual men on June 21-22, 2008.

For information on how to join the class or sign up for the workshop go to:

http://www.joekort.com/gaybiteleclass.htm

Post a comment . May 09, 2008
Filed under: sex and daily living, sexual addiction

At the Center for Healthy Sex, women often ask if male circumcision can lead to sexual compulsivity.  The thinking is that an uncircumcised penis is more sensitive while the circumcised one is less sensitive, therefore needing more stimulation in order to experience pleasure.  As far as I know, there is no scientific data to bare this out and therefore, this is only speculation. 

Many factors can contribute to sexually compulsive behaviors.  If a person is masturbating compulsively, it may be that he/she has an obsessive compulsive disorder that manifested in this way due to some form of early childhood experience that was traumatizing. 

Each person who suffers from sexually compulsivity has a unique story, which is often based in pain as a result of suffering emotional, physical or sexual abuse in their childhood.

For more information and resources, visit our website at http://www.centerforhealthysex.com Sex Addiction Los Angeles

Post a comment . May 04, 2008
Filed under: sexual compulsivity, sexual abuse, sexual compulsivity

On Friday, May 16 2008 from 9:00 am - 4:00 pm I will be teaching a continuing education course for mental health professionals on the above topic at the Skirball Center in Los Angeles, California. Sex Addiction Los Angeles

To sign up and for more information and details about this workshop, please visit my website at www.centerforhealthysex.com.  Click on the “Events” tab.

Post a comment . May 02, 2008
Filed under: speaking engagements/upcoming events, sexual addiction

Partners of sex addicts almost always report feeling isolated and alone when they find out their partners have a serious sexual problem.  They feel shame, hurt, angry and betrayed, often with nowhere to turn.

COSA is a fellowship of recovering men and women who are partnered with sex addicts.  They extend and share their experience, strength and hope with anyone who needs help. Sex Addiction Los Angeles

If you are seeking support for this problem, contact COSA by going to the following website:

http://www.cosa-recovery.org

1 Comment . Apr 26, 2008
Filed under: sexual addiction, couples therapy, sex addiction help, sex addiction therapy, sexual addiction

How long do you think sex should last?

In a USA Today article, “A survey of sex therapists concluded the optimal amount of time for sexual intercourse was 3 to 13 minutes. The findings, to be published in the May issue of the Journal of Sexual Medicine, strike at the notion that endurance is the key to a great sex life.” Sex Therapy Los Angeles

We are bombarded by stereotypes of what film makers and magazine editors think sex should look like.  On the other side of that is porn and all it’s ideas about sex.  All of these forces can be shaming and diminishing and leave people unable to trust what is true for them.

If you worry about what “normal” is when it comes to your sex life, you might want to know that, according to Marianne Brandon, a clinical psychologist and director of Wellminds Wellbodies in Annapolis, Md., “most people’s sex lives are not as exciting as other people think they are.”

For the Science Daily article, click here:

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/03/080331145115.htm

To read the USA Today article, click below:

http://www.usatoday.com/news/health/2008-04-02-sex-survey_N.htm?csp=34

Post a comment . Apr 18, 2008
Filed under: sexual desire & potential

The female life cycle shifts and changes with each passing year and no two women are the same.  There are so many choices, opinions, books, television programs, radio shows, etc. where we can get information today that it can seem overwhelming. Sex Therapy Los Angeles

Each one of us needs to listen to our own bodies and pay close attention to what the health patterns were for our grandmothers and mothers.  Never forget that your intuition is your best compass when it comes to making decisions about life cycle changes. 

It’s also important to find a health care practitioner whose value system lines up with yours so you feel like someone is on your team versus setting yourself up in a “blind obediance” situation.  Find a medical doctor who is open to alternative practices and consult with both.  This way you can make an informed decision based upon what your needs are.

Estronaut is a comprehensive site for women with clear information addressing women’s issues.  http://www.estronaut.com/n/what.htm

Please click on the comment below and let us know if you found this site useful.

Post a comment . Apr 11, 2008
Filed under: sex and daily living

Although this article was published in 2005, it is a strong review by Christian Perring, Ph.D., of Dr. Al Cooper’s Book, “Cybersex: The dark side of the Force.”

In this review, she lets the reader know exactly what the book has to offer and the intricicies of the research that make up the content of the book.   Sex Addiction Los Angeles

To read the review, go to the link below.

http://www.adultandchild.cor/poc/view_doc.pho?id=2493&thpe=book&cn=66

Post a comment . Apr 04, 2008
Filed under: cybersex addiction, cybersex addiction, sex addiction