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Originally offered as:
IPA 2024 Fall Conference #1
1.5 Hours of Category I CE credit Thursday, November 7th, 2024 8:00-9:30 am ET
Sensate Focus: A Systemic, Mindfulness-based, Cognitive-behavioral Approach to Improving Couples' Sexual Satisfaction
Sexual difficulties within a relationship, including low desire, limited sexual frequency, and reduced sexual satisfaction, are common occurrences among couples and impact relationship quality and overall quality of life (Nappi et al., 2016; Fallis et al., 2016; Laumann et al., 1999). Psychologists and other mental health professionals typically have little training in assessment and treatment of sexual concerns, despite the high co-morbidity with other mental health conditions (Miller & Byers, 2012). Sensate Focus, has its roots in behaviorism, but as research has evolved, the literature points to how working systemically and also incorporating mindfulness-based strategies can reduce sexual difficulties, improve sexual response, and improve sexual satisfaction (Villena et al., 2018; Gambescia, Weeks, & Hertlein, 2021). This presentation will address the development of sensate focus, how change occurs, when to use this approach, and how to apply the phases of this therapy intervention for the purposes of increasing sexual frequency & satisfaction, reducing of symptoms of sexual dysfunction, and improve overall relationship satisfaction for couples.
Learning Objectives:
By completing this program, participants will able to:
1. Identify 3 change mechanisms associated with mindfulness and improvement of sexual disorders.
2. Describe 3 functions of sensate focus.
3. Describe one way to address common challenges patients might experience when initiating sensate focus home exercises.
Presenter Bio: Maria P. Hanzlik, PsyD, HSPP
Dr. Maria Hanzlik is a clinical psychologist, an AASECT-Certified Sex Therapist, and an AASECT-Certified Sex Therapy Supervisor. She is the owner and founder of Integrated Psychological Center of Indiana, a group private practice in Indianapolis formed in 2015 where she trains practicum students, post-doctoral residents, and psychologists in sex and couples therapy as well as provides assessment and therapy services to individuals and couples. Dr. Hanzlik has written articles on assessment and treatment of various sexual concerns for local and national psychological organizations, including for IPA and for APA’s division of independent practice (Division 42). She frequently provides continuing education workshops on a range of topics to pre-doctoral interns, medical residents, psychologists and other mental health providers across Indiana and provides consultation services to clinicians looking to enhance understanding of couples and sex therapy treatment as well as treatment of psychological trauma. Dr. Hanzlik has obtained a number of advanced trainings and certifications including Gottman Level 1 and 2 training, EFT externship with Dr. Sue Johnson, IFS-Level 1 Training, EMDR certification, and certification in perinatal mental health. She is a past-president of the Indiana Psychological Association.
Dr. Hanzlik
Special Note to Conference Attendees
The Indiana Psychological Association (IPA) is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. The Indiana Psychological Association maintains responsibility for this program and its content.
Indiana State Psychology Board and Indiana Behavioral Health Board:
IPA is an approved provider of Category I continuing education for psychologists.
IPA is an approved provider of Category I continuing education for LSW, LCSW, LMFT, LMHC, LMFTA, LCAC and LAC.
Licensees must judge the program’s relevance to their professional practice. Non-Indiana licensees are also advised to check with their state's licensing board to assure their state accepts continuing education programs approved by entities approved by the APA.
We ask that all participants watch the entire recorded presentation, and complete the post-program evaluation form and homestudy test at the conclusion of the program. Dr. Hanzlik and IPA have not received any commercial support for this program or its contents and will not receive any commercial support prior to or during this program.
CE certificates will be distributed via email within two weeks after a passing test (75+%) is submitted.
Registration Fees
IPA Platinum - $15
IPA New, Premier, & Emeritus-Practicing - $30
IPA Basic, Academic, Emeritus-Retired, & Affiliate Members - $35
Non-Members - Psychologists & Other Professionals $50
NOTE: if you registered and paid for the 2024 IPA Fall Conference, you received an email with a Discount Code that you can use to register for this event at $0 cost.
