Psychosexual and Relationship Therapists are increasingly finding themselves working with individuals and couples who are struggling with problematic online and offline sexual behaviours.
This self-access class begins by equipping Psychosexual and Relationship Therapists with a biopsychosocial lens with which to understand all perspectives, based on a range of sometimes conflicting research.
The main body of the class focuses on exploring the conscious and unconscious function of unwanted behaviours and understanding how helping clients to reach their goals means much more than behaviour change.
This presentation will allow viewers to consider the importance of this insight when working with problematic porn use and compulsive sexual behaviour disorders.
In addition a framework will be offered that encapsulates the core principles of how to help clients develop behaviours of choice, by addressing trauma and attachment wounds, rewriting faulty core beliefs, identifying positive sexuality and establishing long-term behaviour change.
Dr Paula Hall has also created the self-access class; Working with Partners affected by Compulsive Sexual Behaviour Disorder
About the Trainer
Dr Paula Hall is a BACP Accredited, COSRT Senior Accredited, and UKCP Registered Sexual & Relationship Psychotherapist with 30 years experience, 15 of which have been specialising in compulsive sexual behaviours (commonly known as sex addiction/porn addiction).
She is Clinical Director of the Laurel Centre who provide services around the UK for people struggling with compulsive sexual behaviours, including individual, couple and group therapy.
She is also Course Director for ISAT’s Diploma in Compulsive Sexual Behaviour and Sex Addiction (CPCAB Accredited, level 5) and author of three books published by Routledge and a number of peer reviewed professional papers on the topic.
She recently received a doctorate by public works from Metanoia and Middlesex University for her work in developing contemporary models for understanding and treating sex addiction in the digital age. She continues to be committed to developments in this controversial field to ensure we provide evidence based, sex positive and client-centred therapy.
