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Newsletter December 2023

I Believe in Good

I believe in Good.

I believe in the outstretched arm that holds the door,

The hug in a time of restless discontent,

The one who sees humanity in the enemy.

I believe in Good.

I believe in Meals on Wheels and Human Rights Campaigns and

Hands offering cranberry sauce and stuffing at the shelter.

I believe in the neo-Nazi converted by daily loving calls from a Rabbi,

The stranger saving the jumper from the bridge,

The anonymous caller for the abused in the night.

I believe in Love, because I see it,

bills dropped into baskets on street corners,

Adopt-a Pet, the Rainforest Fund.

I see it in listening eyes, in an arm around a shoulder,

In a free coffee from the person in front of me in line,

Hands coming out of car windows to help that guy in the rain.

I believe in Good.

I see Good.

I see you.

-Roz Dischiavo, 12/1/23

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What has ISEE Been Up To?

Gay & Happy: Enhancing Sexual Pleasure for Gay Men

Israel Martinez, LCSW, taught a great webinar for ISEE this month that opened our eyes to the issues gay men face with social media, shame and body image, as well as some ways we can work with them. We recorded this, so it will be available soon if you missed it. Watch for more soon or view our classes page in a week or so.

Go to Recorded Classes

Record Graduations

We've had a record number of graduations this month! If you are close to graduation, you are not alone. Any ISEE community member may attend the online ceremony on 12/8. To be added to the guest list, please contact Amy.

Upcoming Streaming CE Events

The Exceptional Educator: Theory and Methods of Holistic Sex Education

Dec 1-3, streaming (sold out, see July class by button below)

Dr. Rosalyn Dischiavo, CSE/S

16.5 AASECT CEs*

Are you ready to be a great sexuality educator?

This course is a deep dive into the theory and methods of sex education as practiced from a holistic framework. Participants will learn and expand hard skills for teaching and training as well explore sex education philosophy. We will look at the components of sex education, reasons for sex education, how sex education can or should look different for various audiences, and how a holistic view can be used to create a sex education program, exercise, class, or activity. No matter which populations and audiences you may work with, you will learn how to make your programs accessible, interesting and fun while imparting accurate information.

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The Exceptional Therapist: Theory and Methods of Holistic Sex Therapy

Dec 16-18*, streaming

Paula Leech, LMFT, CST/S

Renee Burwell, LCSW, CST

16.5 AASECT CEs*

Are you ready to be a great Sexuality Therapist?

What does it mean to be a sex therapist? What happens in the therapy room of a sex therapist, and how does it differ from other forms of therapy? In this training, we explore some of the nuances and tools that sex therapists bring into the room. Students will learn about some common models for sex therapy, and how to apply systemic frameworks to the practice of sex therapy. Students will leave with concrete skills that they can apply to their own practice, whether they are new to sex therapy or veterans of the field.

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Common Issues in Partners Sex Therapy

Dec 9, streaming

Dr. Mesha Ellis, CST

6 AASECT CEs*

This class will cover the most common sexual issues partners present in therapy, including desire discrepancies, arousal difficulties, orgasm issues, helping partners navigate an open relationship, and healing from infidelity. We will explore how these issues impact relationship functioning and how to assess and treat these issues, with an emphasis on improving sexual communication. Students will also increase their awareness of their own biases and assumptions and gain a better understanding of how these influence the clinical setting. In addition, students will explore how betrayal, trust, and aging affect eroticism in sexual partnerships. There will be lots of opportunities to work with real cases.

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Sex & Culture:

Dec 16, streaming

Dr. Mesha Ellis, CST

6 AASECT CEs*

This course will help participants to recognize intersectionalities between sexuality and specific cultural groups in the US; allow participants to begin to define culture in new ways; and help participants to understand how race, religion, and ethnicity inform beliefs, values, and decision making with regard to sexual behaviors, sexual health, and sexual identities. Join us for a fascinating discussion of these topics and a new way to look at ourselves.

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Sexual Attitude Reassessment (SAR)

Jan 12-14

16.5 AASECT CEs*

Negative feelings about sex can interfere tremendously with relationships and personal happiness. This course has been developed and is based on a method first developed in the 1970's with the goals to introduce participants to a broad range of human sexual behaviors, orientations and identities through discussion and media to create greater comfort and ease when dealing with sexual issues...

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*This program meets the requirements for the American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors and Therapists (AASECT) and is approved for CE credits. These CE credits may be applied toward AASECT Certification and renewal of certification. Institute for Sexuality Education & Enlightenment, Provider #11-113-C. Completion of this program does not ensure or guarantee AASECT Certification. For further information please contact ce@aasect.org.