Sex Therapy Training: Therapeutic Integration from a Christian Perspective

*Classes do not have to be taken in consecutive order

Train With a Certified Sex Therapist and Nationally Award Winning Researcher

Jennifer Konzen, PsyD, LMFT (#51241), CST, CCDC is the Director for the Center for Sexuality in San Diego, CA. She is a licensed marriage and family therapist, a certified sex therapist, and a certified chemical dependency counselor. She is also a two-time nationally award winning researcher, an international speaker, and an adjunct professor at Alliant International University, San Diego and Bethel Seminary, San Diego. Dr. Konzen is the author of the books The Art of Intimate Marriageand Redeemed Sexuality and the manual Graduated Intimacy: A guided intervention for increasing sexual intimacy in marriage.

Therapist Training - Are you looking for...

Training in sex therapy from an integrative perspective / Sound therapeutic practices and Theology of Sexuality / Teaching from an experienced practitioner and educator

...then this training is for you. This course provides a practical theological integration of sexuality with specific therapeutic interventions. We will develop practical application models for addressing common sexual issues, and impart valuable information for helping clients with a variety of sexual concerns, including desire issues, sexual development, sexual addiction, aging, and common sexual dysfuntions. Participants will be challenged in their own personal growth and gain skills for building their practices.

Who is this training for?

For licensed therapists, registered interns, training therapists, and students who want to expand their comfort, skills, and knowledge in working with couples and individuals with sexual concerns and dysfunctions from a Christian perspective.

Training Schedule

Saturdays, 8:00am-12:00pm

Apr. 14 TRAINING: Gender, Sexual Attractions and Identities, and Alternative Sexualities

• Concepts of Masculinity and Femininity
• Assessment of Gendered Issues and Gender Diagnoses
• Development of Sexual Identity
• Alternative Sexualities and Treatment

May 12 TRAINING: Integration of Sex and Theology

• Theologies of Sexuality
• Self-of-Therapist: Personal Development of a Theology of Sexuality
• Religious Cultural Competency and Treatment Choices
• Process of Integration of Sex Therapy and Theology

Jun. 9 TRAINING: EIS Model Sex Therapy

• Assessment with the EIS Model
• Areas of Treatment: Verbal, Relational, Physical, Sensual, and Sexual
• Graduated Levels: Step by Step training in the Graduated Intimacy Manual
• Case Applications

Jul. 14 TRAINING: The Sex Therapy Profession

• Legal and Ethical Issues in Sexual Treatment and Research
• History of Sexual Research
• Identifying and Using Evidence Based Treatments
• Collaboration, Consultation, Professional Communication, and Certification

4 CEUs available for additional $20

*see refund policy below

Upcoming Training

Saturdays, April 14, May 12, June 9, July 14; 8AM-12PM / Cost: $150; 4 CEUs available for additional $20 course. Meets the qualifications for 4 hours of continuing education credit for LMFTs, LCSWs, LPCCs, and/or LEPs as required by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences. The Center for Sexuality is approved by the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists to sponsor continuing education for Marriage and Family Therapists. The Center for Enriching Relationships maintains responsibility for this program/course and its content. Provider: The Center for Sexuality, #98793. CEU certificates of completion awarded at the conclusion of the training.

For questions regarding disability accessability, refund and cancellation policy, and grievance policies: call 858-775-0500 or email [email protected].