Description:
OPD Points: 10
Desire Discrepancy is the dissatisfaction experienced when frustrations arise out of the amount and type of sex being had/not had.
This is one of the most common presenting issues for clients. The topic of sex becomes fraught and often there is little sexual activity and clients can report feeling broken. Its more complex than simply the amount of sex being had.
Often people wanting more sex are looked upon as selfish and deviant in some way.
Those with lower libidos are castigated and told they “should” feel like sex because “everybody else” does.
This workshop is designed to help practitioners work with individuals or couples facing the challenges of differences in sexual expectations, libido and desire.
This course is delivered on Tuesdays 3 pm – 5 pm ADST Oct 15th to Nov 5th.
THIS COURSE COVERS:
+ Attitudes, Beliefs and Behaviours
+ The importance of talking about sex
+ Desire and arousal models
+ Factors that influence desire and arousal
+ Different libido/sexual personalities
+ Developing a sexual menu
+ Negotiating sex for couples
+ Consent and creating safety
+ Communication tools
Previously named: Sex Therapy Series: Desire Discrepancy: Differences in Libido and Sexual Expectations (For clients in relationship or single)
Key Learning Objectives / Outcomes:
LEARNING OUTCOMES:
+ Understand different sexual personality types
+ Understand differences in libido
+ Face the challenges of differences in sexual expectations
+ Understand the difference between spontaneous and responsive desire
+ Ability to coach couples to accept and work with difference
+ Frameworks and suggestions for couples to use when negotiating or talking about sex.
+ Understanding how personal, cultural, and global issues impact relationships and sexuality
Presenter / Provider:
Tanya Koens
Presenter Qualifications:
Qualifications: Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia – Clinical Member Society of Australian Sexologists (formerly ASSERT) – General Member and former Vice President of SAS NSW Graduate Diploma Health Sciences (Sexual Health) – the University of Sydney Graduate Diploma in Counselling – Australian College of Applied Psychology Masters of Business, Marketing – University of Technology, Sydney Certified Somatic Sex Educator – Institute of Somatic Sexology Certified Sexological Body Worker – Institute of Somatic Sexology Urban Tantra Graduate – Barbara Carellas
Tanya’s events are lively, informative, practical and fun, making her a sought-after presenter. Tanya offers workshops for everyone on consent, communication, embodiment and sexuality. She also runs fun workshops on sensual and intimate connection. You can find her at sexuality workshops and festivals or putting her own events. For the first time, in 2022 Tanya is offering four one-month long professional trainings. This is a rare opportunity to learn from Tanya’s almost 20 years clinical experience. Tanya has extensive clinical experience and has engaged in diverse and cutting edge professional development with some of the worlds leading sex educators. This cumulative knowledge and experience is woven into simple practical interventions. Tanya will give you the language and skills to support your clients navigate their sexuality, pleasure, intimacy, communication and relationships. Tanya is one of Australia’s most sought after commentators on sex and relationships with regular appearances on Triple J, ABC Life Matters and Radio National, and her own fortnightly segment on FBI Radio in Sydney (Podcast as Lets Talk About Sex). Tanya is sex positive and pro diversity. She is easy to talk to and provides a safe and non-judgmental space for therapeutic work. Her practice is inclusive and welcomes all people, orientations, relationship styles, sexualities and gender expressions. She has a background in trauma having worked as a sexual assault counselor for NSW Rape Crisis Centre and in relationships after working as a Family and Relationships Counselor for Relationships Australia. Tanya is also a supervisor for counselors and sexologists.
