Working with Survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse

THE PAST DOESN’T ALWAYS STAY IN THE PAST

Sexual difficulties in adulthood can often be traced back to past childhood sexual trauma including shame that often accompanies intimate trauma. This workshop will provide a theoretical understanding as well as clinical techniques in working with sexuality concerns of survivors of childhood sexual abuse. Case material will be discussed.

Learning Objectives:

• Discuss how to create a safe therapeutic environment for survivors
• Identify important aspects of assessment of childhood sexual abuse
• Describe the central role of shame for survivors
• Describe the use of the relational sexual history to support sexual healing
• List clinical techniques that help survivors safely become more sexual

 NOTE: This workshop will be recorded and made available to registrants for two weeks after the live workshop. Bear in mind, the recording will not include references to case material.

ABOUT THE PRESENTER:

Suzanne Iasenza is a practicing psychologist who specializes in and writes on topics such as human sexuality, sex therapy for individuals and couples, sexual orientation, and gender identity.

She’s passionate about sharing her knowledge of Psychotherapy and Psychoanalysis and has taught at a variety of institutions. Some of which include the Ackerman Institute for the Family, Derner Institute at Adelphi University, the Westchester Center, and the Family Institute of Westchester. Suzanne has also co-founded the Sex Therapy Training Program (STP) at the Institute of Contemporary Psychotherapy in NYC. 

Want to know more? Check out her latest book, Transforming Sexual Narratives: A Relational Approach to Sex Therapy or visit her website at suzanneiasenza.com.

ONLINE SESSION INFORMATION: 

Dates: Friday, April 19, 2024

Time: 9am to 12pm

Format: Online

Cost:

• $80 for BCACC Members
• $40 for BCACC student members
• $160 for Non-Members

NOTES:

• The registration deadline is Wednesday, April 17, 2024. Pre-registration is required. 
• For registration support, please email Cassandra Leong at [email protected] 
• For student registration, please email [email protected]
• A separate email will be sent the day prior to the event to the confirmed registrants containing the information for joining the webinar. 
• The workshop will be recorded and made available to registrants, without additional cost, as part of the registration. 

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