Class Description
In this lively and highly practical workshop, participants will be updated regarding best practices, be introduced to the underpinnings of Sensate Focus in somatic therapy and mindfulness practice and be offered the opportunity to learn to apply Sensate Focus suggestions to diverse populations. This includes people with varied sexual concerns, those who have experienced sexual trauma, those affected by chronic illness or coping with reduced abilities or body image concerns. The program includes case presentation as well as video demonstrations of Sensate Focus suggestions and positions.
This course offers the opportunity to:
• Describe Sensate Focus and its relationship to the practices of mindfulness and somatic touch.
• Analyze when and how to use Sensate Focus touching suggestions.
• Identify how to integrate Sensate Focus into relationship counseling/therapy and sexual medicine.
• Apply Sensate Focus suggestions to various populations and sexual concerns.
• Explain commonly encountered problems in assigning and processing Sensate Focus
• List interventions useful in addressing commonly encountered problems.
