Some of the most popular episodes on the podcast have been about working with sex in the context of Couples Therapy. There are so many dimensions to explore beyond the physical aspect of what is going on sexually. In this episode Ian Kerner talks about a range of ways to explore sexuality in more depth. Considerations include where clients fall in the life span, cultural, family of origin, medications, psychological issues, internalized beliefs interpersonal and relational issues.
Also during this episode we talk about using a science based approach, the PLISSIT model, low desire, mismatch libido, erotic temperament, sexual function issues, and the willingness window.
Ian Kerner, PhD, LMFT is a licensed psychotherapist and nationally recognized sexuality counselor who specializes in sex therapy, couples therapy and working with individuals on a range of relational issues. Ian is regularly quoted as an expert in various media, with appearances on The Today Show, The Dr. Oz Show, and NPR. He lectures frequently on topics related to sex and relationships.
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Check out Ian's website at iankerner.com
Ian's Books
She Comes First: The Thinking Man's Guide to Pleasuring a Woman
He Comes Next: The Thinking Woman's Guide to Pleasuring a Man
193: The 13 Things Mentally Strong Couples Don't Do with Amy Morin
192: Vienna Pharaon on Therapist Burnout
191: The Key to Every Conversation in Couples Therapy
190: Intensive EFT with Jim Thomas
189: Healthy Conflict with Jessica Higgins
188: Polyvagal Theory in EFT Couples Therapy with Rebecca Jorgensen
187: Premarital Counseling with Rachel Dorneanu
186: Stan Tatkin on Co-Constructing Your Relationship
185: The Impact of Siblings on Your Relationship with Karen Gail Lewis
184: Katherine Woodward Thomas on How to Evolve Beyond Your Attachment Style
183: Systemic Trauma in Couples Therapy with Akilah Riley-Richardson
182: Parenting Adult Children with Laurence Steinberg
181: Is a Relationship Salvageable After an Affair with Talal Alsaleem
180: Enneagram and Couples part 2 with Kristy Gaisford
179: Healing from Betrayal with LaDonna Carey
178: Trauma-Informed Couples Therapy with Irina Wen
177: Understanding People Pleasing with Natalie Lue
176: Using the Enneagram in Couples Therapy with Louisa Krause
175: Working with Emotional Avoidance
174: Eroticism in Couples Therapy with Cyndi Darnell
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