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Digital Seminar

Helping Couples Expand Their Sexual Love Language: From Intercourse to Outercourse


Faculty:
Joe Kort, PhD, LMSW
Duration:
1 Hour 58 Minutes
Copyright:
Mar 18, 2023
Product Code:
NOS096299
Media Type:
Digital Seminar
Access:
Never expires.


Description

Many people define intercourse as penetration, disregarding all other aspects of sexual connection such as foreplay or afterplay. The pressure for penetrative intercourse, however, can contribute to power struggles and unhappiness for many couples. What if we reframed intercourse as outercourse—sex play without penetration? This session will help therapists work with couples and individuals for whom intercourse is not a desired erotic experience. You’ll discover how to help couples:

  • Navigate sexual interactions when one partner wants intercourse and the other does not
  • Develop erotic compassion toward one another
  • Find creative and fulfilling ways to be sexual outside of penetration
  • Talk about common physical struggles with painful intercourse

CPD

Planning Committee Disclosure - No relevant relationships

All members of the PESI, Inc. planning committee have provided disclosures of financial relationships with ineligible organizations and any relevant non-financial relationships prior to planning content for this activity. None of the committee members had relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies or other potentially biasing relationships to disclose to learners.  For speaker disclosures, please see the faculty biography.



CPD

PESI Australia, in collaboration with PESI in the USA, offers quality online continuing professional development events from the leaders in the field at a standard recognized by professional associations including psychology, social work, occupational therapy, alcohol and drug professionals, counselling and psychotherapy. On completion of the training, a Professional Development Certificate is issued after the individual has answered and submitted a quiz and course evaluation. This program is worth 2.0 hours CPD for points calculation by your association.



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Joe Kort, PhD, LMSW, is a board-certified sexologist and the founder of The Center for Relationship and Sexual Health, and runs a private practice in Royal Oak, Michigan. Dr. Kort, a therapist, coach and author, has been practicing psychotherapy for more than 38 years and has spoken internationally on the subject of gay counseling. He specializes in sex therapy, LGBTQ affirmative psychotherapy, sexually compulsive behaviors, and IMAGO relationship therapy designed for couples to enhance their relationship through improved communication. Dr. Kort is a blogger for the Huffington Post and Psychology Today on issues of sexuality. He has been a guest on the various television programs on mixed orientation marriages and “sexual addiction”. Dr. Kort is the author of several books, including, LGBTQ Clients in Therapy, 10 Smart Things Gay Men Can Do to Find Real Love, and Is My Husband Gay, Straight or Bisexual.  

 

Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Dr. Joe Kort maintains a private practice and has an employment relationship with Modern Sex Therapy Institutes. He receives royalties as a published author, and he receives a speaking honorarium and book and recording royalties from PESI, Inc. He has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.
Non-financial: Dr. Joe Kort is a member of the National Association of Social Workers, the Institute for Imago Relationship Therapy, and the American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors and Therapists.


Objectives

  1. Categorize various medical reasons for engaging in outercourse over intercourse.
  2. Distinguish the difference between intercourse, abstinence and outercourse.
  3. Formulate the benefits of outercourse.
  4. Demonstrate how to help couples create safe dialogue around sexual activities.

Outline

  • Understanding “outercourse” and why it’s critical to understand when working with clients
  • Medical reasons and more for engaging in outercourse
  • The many benefits of outercourse
  • Helping clients create safe dialogue with partners around sexual activities

Target Audience

  • Counselors
  • Social Workers
  • Psychologists
  • Marriage & Family Therapists
  • Addiction Counselors
  • Physicians
  • Physician Assistants
  • Nurses
  • Nurse Practitioners 
  • Other Mental Health Professionals

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