Sexuality in the therapeutic office – an introductory workshop is designed for people working psychotherapeutically in various modalities, especially for those who feel insecure in the area of sexuality. The workshop is open to those in psychotherapeutic training as well as psychotherapists with experience.
Students of the Lodz Gestalt School are not welcome – an “introduction to work” program is included in the class schedule!
Sexuality in the therapist’s office – an introductory workshop:
During the workshop, we will focus on working on our own sexuality, because knowing ourselves and understanding this area in ourselves allows us to better understand the relationship we form with the person receiving therapy. An important part of this workshop is to identify one’s own beliefs and introjects regarding one’s own sexuality, because our ability to provide therapeutic help in the area of sexuality is dependent on being able to look critically at one’s own sexuality, in terms of the presence of stereotypes, biases and introjects.
One of the main reasons for allowing psychotherapy users to open up the area of sexuality in the process of psychotherapy is the openness of the person who conducts psychotherapy. If shame, embarrassment or rigid norms regarding sexuality are present on the part of the psychotherapist(s) in the area of sexuality, this area will not be addressed by the person receiving psychotherapy.
Sexuality is often an issue that is marginalized and overlooked in psychotherapeutic training, thus perpetuating socio-cultural influences on what we perceive as the norm in sexuality. The workshop will allow those attending to look at their attitudes about sexuality and the sources of those attitudes.
Sexuality in the therapist’s office – an introductory workshop – Objectives of the workshop:
- Getting to know oneself: Participants will have the opportunity to learn more deeply about their beliefs, feelings and values related to sexuality.
- Reflecting on introjects: Identification and analysis of introjects that may influence therapeutic work.
- A critical look at norms: Work on a critical approach to social and cultural norms regarding sexuality.
- Increased competence: Gain the skills needed to support people receiving psychotherapy in the area of sexuality in an open and non-judgmental manner.
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