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
093: Men and Communication with Robert Kandell
092: People of Color and Couples Therapy with Dr. Angela Clack
091: Deirdre Fay on Feeling Safely Attached
090: Attachment Styles with Annie Chen
089: Infertility, Postpartum Depression, and Perinatal Loss with Bina Bird
088: Lynn Grodzki on Bringing Aspects of Coaching into Therapy
087: Sex Talk with Erika Miley
086: Martha Kauppi on Working with Open Relationships
085: The 5 Stages of Relationships with Leanne Clarkson
084: Men and Masculinity with Joseph Losi
083: Keeping it Real with Couples with Jasmine Foulkes
082: Wendy Behary on Working with Narcissism
081: Healing from Heartbreak with Chautè Thompson
080: Lori Gottlieb on Normalizing the Human Experience
079: EFT and Attachment Injuries with Leanne Campbell and David Fairweather
078: Stan Tatkin on Understanding Your Partner's Brain
077: EFT and Trauma with Kathryn Rheem
076: Couples Retreats with Rachel Zamore
075: Using Mindfulness in Couples Therapy with Rob Fisher
074: Lisa Ferentz on How Trauma Impacts Adult Relationships
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