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January 2019 Luncheon - "Sexual Wellbeing: The Pillars of Consent and Anatomy of Pleasure"

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January 2019 Luncheon - "Sexual Wellbeing: The Pillars of Consent and Anatomy of Pleasure"

When
Friday, January 11, 2019
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM (UTC-05:00)
Location
Cover 3, 2700 W. Anderson Lane
Spaces left
5

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January 2019

AAMFT Luncheon

TOPIC

Sexual Wellbeing

The Pillars of Consent

and

Anatomy of Pleasure

PRESENTERS

Kristal DeSantis, LMFT

and

Jami Lynn Bula, LMFT-A

PRESENTATION SUMMARY

Sexual wellbeing occurs at the intersection of Safety and Pleasure. Often talk about sexuality will focus on only one of these ingredients, leaving an incomplete picture of wellness. Education focuses on “sexual health” and the possible physical or emotional consequences of sex with the message of “Safe sex”. While on the other hand media and advertisements draw attention by promoting “Better sex” which usually follows a format of “try these easy steps” to pleasure. This presentation and discussion will speak to the importance of both safe and pleasurable sex.

When working with sexuality, it is important to find balance between aspects of safety, such as consent and prevention of STIs, and understanding ways the body experiences pleasurable sensations. Pillars of consent will include both an explanation of consent and other sexual health principles for increased safety. The anatomy of pleasure portion of this presentation is an introduction into the relationship between pleasure and reproductive organs. We will talk about practices to recognize and maintain vaginal/penile health, increase arousal, and promote pleasure.

This presentation is designed for anyone who wants to learn more about their sexuality, and for clinicians who want to learn ways to talk about sex with their clients in session. This discussion is inclusive, people of all sexual and gender orientations are welcome and encouraged to attend. Bring any questions or curiosities about sexuality, and hopefully you will learn some new ways to experience sexual wellbeing in your life.

Learning Objectives

Learn the Six Principles of Sexual Health, as described by Doug Braun-Harvey
Understand application of the Six Principles in therapy, and ways to talk about sexual safety with clients
Promote use of balance between safety and pleasure in treatment planning
Gain knowledge of anatomy related to pleasure and ways to discuss pleasure with clients
Increase comfort and familiarity with pelvic floor health

Biographies

Kristal DeSantis is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and a State of Texas approved Premarital Education Provider. She founded Austin STRONG: Relationship Building Center in 2016, a group private therapy practice in South Austin focused on providing relationally focused individual and couples’ therapy. Find out more about Kristal on her website. www.austinstrongrbc.com/

Jami Lynn practices at IPNB Psychotherapy of Austin under the supervision of Juliane Taylor Shore, LMFT-S, LPC-S. She specializes in work with sexuality and couple therapy. In addition to her clinical practice, Jami Lynn leads workshops designed to promote embodiment and plant seeds for lifelong pleasure. When not advocating for sexual wellbeing, you can find Jami Lynn enjoying the green spaces around Austin. Find out more about Jami Lynn on her website, www.jamilynnbula.com.

This presentation is designed to be useful for all levels of training and experience.

Texas Association for Marriage and Family Therapy

American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy