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Revitalizing Relationships: Navigating Connection and Intimacy in Couples Therapy: A Video Resource Pack

Revitalizing Relationships: Navigating Connection and Intimacy in Couples Therapy: A Video Resource Pack
This video resource pack includes:
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Rekindling Intimacy with Contemporary Sex Therapy: Helping clients navigate emotional, societal and financial roadblocks to satisfying sex (Cate Campbell, 6 CPD/CE)
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Are you there for me? Working with Disconnected Couples (Kathleen Mates-Youngman, 3 CPD/CE)
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Unlock the full potential of your couples therapy practice with our Revitalizing Relationships combo pack, specifically designed for psychotherapists and psychologists. This comprehensive training package delves into the core challenges of emotional disconnection and sexual intimacy that many couples face today.
In Are You There for Me? Working with Disconnected Couples, we will explore the intricate dynamics of relationship connection through empirically-based models like the Gottman Method, Emotion-Focused Therapy, and Schema Therapy. We will learn to identify and address relationship injuries, emotional wounds, and situational stresses, equipping you with the tools to foster deeper, more resilient connections between partners.
Rekindling Intimacy with Contemporary Sex Therapy offers a deep dive into the multifaceted nature of sexual relationships. It addresses the emotional, societal, and financial roadblocks that hinder sexual satisfaction. This training provides practical strategies to discuss and assess sexual issues, apply psychoeducation, and recognize when to refer clients for specialized psycho-sexual therapy.
By combining these two powerful trainings, you’ll gain a holistic understanding of the essential elements that nurture both emotional and physical intimacy, enabling you to guide couples towards a more connected and fulfilling relationship.
Core Therapeutic Challenges Highlighted
Disconnected Couples: Learn to address the feeling of being “two ships passing in the night,” and manage the impact of relational injuries, emotional wounds, and situational stresses.
Sexual Intimacy: Navigate the delicate blend of physical, mental, and emotional aspects of a satisfying sexual relationship, addressing societal and personal barriers to sexual satisfaction.
Learning Outcomes
- Identify and Resolve Connection Issues: Utilize models such as the Gottman Method and Emotion-Focused Therapy to strengthen relationship pillars and address disconnection
- Foster Healthy Sexual Relationships: Implement techniques to discuss and assess sexual issues, and apply interventions that improve clients’ sexual and relational well-being
- Holistic Therapy Integration: Seamlessly combine insights from relationship and sex therapy to provide comprehensive support, enhancing both emotional and physical intimacy in relationships
Equip yourself with the skills and knowledge to help couples thrive in their relationships by addressing both emotional disconnection and sexual intimacy with our expertly curated video course pack.
This video resource pack contains two complete workshops (CPD/CE credits: 9) that cover:
Part 1: Rekindling Intimacy with Contemporary Sex Therapy: Helping clients navigate emotional, societal and financial roadblocks to satisfying sex (Cate Campbell), CPD/CE credits: 6
As therapists, we understand that a satisfying sexual relationship is rarely only about the physical aspect – indeed, it is a delicate blend of the physical, mental and emotional connection. Often the barriers to a satisfying sexual relationship can be mental, emotional, financial or societal – issues which one or both partners find difficult to share and express. Clients who are transitioning/coming out/ questioning their sexual identity or those who have suffered sexual trauma, can find it even more stifling and painful to discuss their sexual dilemmas or issues without feeling ashamed or judged.
Issues with sex affect people’s sense of identity, well-being and relationships, with many developing performance or response anxiety and/or sexual avoidance as a result. For example, a single episode of erectile difficulty can cause so much anxiety that erectile problems persist indefinitely. Intimacy can be lost between couples who avoid closeness in case it is perceived as a sexual overture, especially in those who believe there is a discrepancy in their levels of desire. Their inability to find comfortable levels of sex and intimacy can lead to considerable distress and a belief that the relationship itself is flawed.
In addition, all cultures and societies have views about sex which affect people by encouraging or deterring them from sexual behaviours. These, often contradictory, influences can result in issues with sexual identity or even physical sexual problems. Sexual trauma is also relatively common in all cultures, with victims often feeling blamed for what happened to them. Pressure to conform to sexual norms or manage personal trauma are consequently common, yet many therapists feel ill-prepared to tackle sexual matters.
The training will, therefore, address ways to talk about sex, how to assess our clients’ needs, what interventions can be safely offered, plus when – and to whom – referral should be made. Simply providing permission to discuss sex can begin a healing process which reduces shame, offers hope and can improve our clients’ sense of self – this is especially so for clients questioning their sexuality or gender identity. At the workshop, our conversations which explore sex and sexuality from a societal, cultural and historical perspective will be supported by systemic, social constructionist and feminist approaches.
The longer problems exist the more difficult it can be for individuals and couples to find solutions, and the more likely they may be to blame themselves for failing to live up to cultural and personal expectations. Some people may also experience hostility related to their sexual or gender identity, or feel misunderstood, particularly when the way they identify is not immediately evident – such as with polyamory, bisexual or asexual identities. Many clients who believe they have ‘dealt with’ sexual abuse remain profoundly affected; indeed, any kind of trauma can affect the ability to be sexual, with many clients failing to see the link between their trauma and their sexual problems.
Moreover, even when a clinical reason for a sexual problem has been addressed, residual or psychological issues may remain. Whatever the causal factors, sexual roadblocks can be tackled by:
- Exploration of cultural, societal, religious, familial and personal beliefs and discourses which may be affecting sexual identity and behaviour
- Psychoeducation and non-judgemental interest in clients’ lived experience
- Experimenting with behaviour changes, such as establishing an intimacy routine, and simple exercises which have the potential to improve someone’s self-identity, sexual relationship(s) and sexual satisfaction
- Treatment for traumatic experiences and exposures which may be influencing someone’s ability to be sexual or comfortable with their sexual/gender identity
- Referral for specialist sex therapy
The workshop endeavors to empower therapists with:
- Narrative Facilitation: Techniques to initiate and navigate productive discussions on sensitive sexual topics
- Deeper Exploration: Skills to delve beyond surface issues, comprehending clients’ struggles holistically and offering tailored psychoeducation
- Recognition and Referral: Acumen to recognize sexual dysfunctions, knowing when to refer to specialized psycho-sexual therapy
- Behavioural Insights: Insights into simple yet impactful behavioral changes and exercises that can catalyze significant transformations
By embracing these interventions and learnings, therapists can equip themselves with the skills necessary to address clients’ sexual issues, fostering an environment conducive to healing and self-realization.
Learning Objectives:
- Discuss ways to talk about sex and how to assess our clients’ needs
- Apply techniques to initiate and navigate productive discussions on sensitive sexual topics
- Explain how to offer tailored psychoeducation
- Explain how to recognize sexual dysfunctions
- Explain when to refer clients to specialized psycho-sexual therapy
- Discuss the behavioral changes and exercises that can catalyze significant transformations
Part 2: Are you there for me? Working with Disconnected Couples (Kathleen Mates-Youngman), CPD/CE credits: 3
When couples begin therapy, they often complain of feeling disconnected, yet are unable to pinpoint what that means. They will share being two ships passing in the night, with little time for emotional or physical intimacy. They may both feel this way, or it may be one partner that expresses this concern while the other disagrees or offers excuses. Without connection, the challenges of everyday life become less manageable, often leading to more conflict, resentment and discouragement.
Research has shown there are four pillars of relationship connection, and even if one of these pillars is lacking in strength, the couple will feel the relationship as unsteady. At this therapeutically-oriented webinar, globally renowned couples therapist, Kathleen Mates-Youngman addresses this lack of connection through empirically-based models including:
- The Gottman Method – to get to the foundation of the relationship
- Emotion-Focused Therapy – to explore the impact of early childhood attachment on couple dynamics
- Relational Life Therapy – to understand the stance partners take when facing challenges
- Schema Therapy – to challenge underlying beliefs that may interfere with healthy connection
- Pragmatic-Experiential Therapy – to learn core differences in couples
Using case vignettes, Kathleen first defines connection, highlighting the key roles of Caring; Play (including shared fun, adventure, exploration and levity); Longing; Sexual and sensual connections; before helping us evaluate the possible reasons for disconnection and how we can therapeutically assist the couple in each case. We will learn to work with:
- Relationship injuries – whether historical or current
- Emotional injuries – whether minor or major which may continue to interfere with trust and closeness, unless processed and repaired
- Transition stress – we will consider how life milestones including courtship to marriage, couple to parents and empty nesting can stretch the limits of couple connections
- Situational stresses created by career challenges, family boundaries, financial distresses and / or illnesses can exacerbate an already detached couple
- Conflicting relationship styles in couples that may manifest on account of:
- Emotional or physical abuse
- Activation of insecure attachment styles during times of stress
- Widely different temperaments and
- Disparate schema styles
- Mood disorder – where the root causes of disconnection may arise from depression or anxiety
- Personality disorder – where Axis II disorders may result in dysfunctional relational patterns that can create distance between partners
Learning Objectives:
- Discuss how to navigate early sessions in order to: learn why the couple has sought therapy at this time, manage any immediate crises, assess for violence, mood disorders and relationship strengths and weaknesses
- Define and operationalize healthy relationship connection; understand possible threats to connection
- Explain the impact of family and relationship history in order to achieve repair; create disconnection prevention tools
What's included in this course
- Presented by world-class speaker(s)
- Handouts and video recording
- 9 hrs of professionally produced lessons
- 1 year access to video recorded version
- CPD / CE Certificate
- Join from anywhere in the world
Part 1: Rekindling Intimacy with Contemporary Sex Therapy: Helping clients navigate emotional, societal and financial roadblocks to satisfying sex (Cate Campbell)
The training will address ways to talk about sex, how to assess our clients’ needs, what interventions can be safely offered, plus when – and to whom – referral should be made. Simply providing permission to discuss sex can begin a healing process which reduces shame, offers hope and can improve our clients’ sense of self – this is especially so for clients questioning their sexuality or gender identity. At the workshop, our conversations which explore sex and sexuality from a societal, cultural and historical perspective will be supported by systemic, social constructionist and feminist approaches.
Part 2: Are you there for me? Working with Disconnected Couples (Kathleen Mates-Youngman)
Using case vignettes, Kathleen first defines connection, highlighting the key roles of Caring; Play (including shared fun, adventure, exploration and levity); Longing; Sexual and sensual connections; before helping us evaluate the possible reasons for disconnection and how we can therapeutically assist the couple in each case.
Learning objectives
- Discuss ways to talk about sex and how to assess our clients’ needs
- Apply techniques to initiate and navigate productive discussions on sensitive sexual topics
- Explain how to offer tailored psychoeducation
- Explain how to recognize sexual dysfunctions
- Explain when to refer clients to specialized psycho-sexual therapy
- Discuss the behavioral changes and exercises that can catalyze significant transformations
- Discuss how to navigate early sessions in order to: learn why the couple has sought therapy at this time, manage any immediate crises, assess for violence, mood disorders and relationship strengths and weaknesses
- Define and operationalize healthy relationship connection; understand possible threats to connection
- Explain the impact of family and relationship history in order to achieve repair; create disconnection prevention tools

Cate Campbell is a psychotherapist specialising in trauma, sex and relationship therapies. Accredited with the College of Sexual and Relationship Therapists, EMDR Europe and the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, she has written and delivered long therapy training courses and CPD for many years and is a supervisor as well as a practitioner. She co-presents The Real Sex Education podcast and is the author of Sex Therapy: The Basics, Contemporary Sex Therapy, Love and Sex in A New Relationship and The Relate Guide to Sex and Intimacy.

Kathleen Mates-Youngman, M.A., LMFT, is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist/Author/Speaker/Yoga Teacher, with a private practice in Southern California specializing in Couples Therapy. She is the author of best-selling Couples Therapy Workbook: 30 Guided Conversations to Re-Connect Couples, and Family Therapy Workbook: 96 Guided Interventions to Help Families Connect, Cope and Heal. She has conducted a number of seminars on wide-ranging topics including infidelity, repairing ruptured relationships and the Art and Science of Couples Therapy.
She is married with three children and combines real-life experience with clinical expertise to help clients navigate the complex challenges arising in marriage and family life.
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