Tammy Nelson – The Future of Sex: Exploring A New World Of Eroticism

What You’ll Learn In The Future of Sex: Exploring A New World Of Eroticism

In this era of sex robots, teledildonics, artificial intelligence, and virtual reality, it can be a challenging—even bewildering—task for therapists to keep up with the impact of new technology on clients’ sexual behavior. At the same time, an increase in nonmonogamous arrangements can further challenge therapists’ beliefs about sex and relationships. In this intensive and fun recorded session, we’ll use video, small-group discussion, and virtual reality to explore:

• How to create a safe, nonjudgmental environment for clients by working on biases and countertransference around sex-related stereotypes
• Alternative sexual practices that may come up in therapy
• How clients are affected by new sex tech and its potential use with sex ed, intimacy and disability
• Communication strategies for discussing new pathways for pleasure and navigating potential triggers to unconventional sexual behavior

Objectives

1. Assess clinicians’ sex-related stereotypes, resistance, and shame to create a safe, comfortable, and nonjudgmental environment for clients.
2. Catalogue the ways in which technology is changing sexuality for your clients.
3. Evaluate responses and any vicarious trauma that may be triggered by issues around unconventional sexual behavior in order to improve clinical outcomes.
4. Utilize effective communication strategies when discussing sexual issues in the consulting room and while asking questions therapeutically.

Outline

• The role of therapist bias when working clinically around the topic of sex
• The newest trends in sex tech and their potential clinical impact
• Identifying and managing triggers when working with unconventional sexual behavior
• Expanding ability to communicate about sexual issues in the consulting room and ask questions therapeutically
• Future considerations that will effect sex and couples therapy
• Limitations of the research and potential risks

Target Audience

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

About Tammy Nelson

Tammy Nelson, PhD, is a licensed psychotherapist in private practice, a relationship and international speaker, an author, a faculty member and teacher with a Doctorate in Philosophy in Clinical Sexology. She is a board-certified sexologist, a diplomate of the American Board of Sexologists, a licensed professional counselor, an AASECT Certified Sex Therapist, a registered art therapist, a licensed alcohol and drug counselor, a Certified Imago Relationship Therapist and an Advanced Imago Clinician as well as an ISTI Certified Sex and Couples Therapist.

Dr. Tammy is the author of six books, including Open Monogamy: A Guide to Co-Creating Your Ideal Relationship Agreement (2021), Integrative Sex & Couples Therapy: A Therapist’s Guide to New and Innovative Approaches (2020), When You’re the One Who Cheats: Ten Things You Need to Know (2019), The New Monogamy: Redefining Your Relationship After Infidelity (2013), Getting the Sex You Want: Shed Your Inhibitions and Reach New Heights of Passion Together (2008), and What’s Eating You? A Workbook for Anorexia and Bulimia (2004). She is also the creator of Date Night Card Deck (2023), a TEDx speaker, host of the podcast The Trouble with Sex, and founder and executive director of the Integrative Sex Therapy Institute.

Speaker Disclosures:

Financial: Dr. Tammy Nelson maintains a private practice and is executive director and primary faculty at Integrated Sex Therapy Training Institute (ISTI) and has an employment relationship with Daybreak University. She receives a speaking honorarium and recording royalties from PESI, Inc., and she additionally receives royalties from New Harbinger and Sounds True. She is a paid consultant for Evergreen Certifications. Dr. Nelson has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.

Non-financial: Dr. Tammy Nelson serves on the board of advisors for the World Association of Sex Coaches. She is a member of the American Art Therapy Association, American Association of Sex Educators, Sex Counselors, and Sex Therapists (AASECT), American Comprehensive Energy Psychology Association (ACEP), American Counseling Association, American Family Therapy Academy, American Family Therapy Association (AFTA), American Psychological Association (APA), Connecticut Counselors, Imago Relationships International Association of Professional and Certified Therapists, International Board of Sexologists, International Institute for Sexuality and Human Development, Nonfiction Authors Association, Society Scientific Study Sexuality (SSSS), and the Society for Sex Therapy and Research (SSTAR).

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