“The Couple’s Journey to Joyful Sex --- Overcoming blocks to sexual intimacy” An 8-week series for heterosexual couples _______________________________________ Join us for a life-altering experience in moving toward joyful and satisfying sexuality in your relationship. Where: Hosted by the Institute for Sexual Health 400 So. Beverly Drive (Suite 316) Beverly Hills, California 90212 Limited space for up to 10 couples only Contact: Dr. Patti Britton: (323) 791-7801 or Sara Barthol: (310) 422-6338 or the Institute: (310) 286-1300 Dates: Starting Monday, March 1st: 7-9 pm; 8-week series on Mondays; last session on April 26th What: “The Couple’s Journey to Joyful Sex” is a step by step series of sessions, leading you to discovery as a couple about what blocks you, what you want and need for you both to have the best sexual expression possible, and how you can solidify the intimate sexual bond you crave. This is a confidential, safe group for your personal explorations. Most of the work in sessions will be between you and your partner using powerful processes and activities designed with your growth in mind, including some group sharing at the end of each session among you and your peers. All weeks are designed to build toward the integrated conclusion, so all sessions are required for attendance. Each week a dynamic home assignment will assist you on this journey of awakening. Topics for each week include: 1) Building trust and rapport; knowing who you are as a sexual being; what’s working and not working 2) What is blocking you now; healing your sexual past 3) Discover your erotic style; foreplay mastery tips 4) Arousal pathways for healthy sex; managing unwanted behaviors 5) Communicating and negotiating your way to a win-win 6) Enhancing your sexual artistry 7) Sealing the couple bond; toward union and connectivity 8) Finding joy and peace; contract for the future Who: Our two co-facilitators are noted experts on sexuality for couples; Dr. Patti Britton is the Immediate Past President of AASECT, the premier credentialing association for sexuality professionals. She brings her wealth of 35+ years’ of clinical and workshop leadership, having facilitated thousands of individuals and couples toward remarkable change and positive results. Sara Barthol, as a licensed clinical social worker with specialized training in sexuality, lends her perspective from years of working in the treatment of compulsive sexual disorders. Dr. Patti and Sara have both been trained at the Institute for Advanced Study of Human Sexuality. Together they bring a special synergy through the merging of their professional experience in healing sexuality. The blending of their backgrounds and expertise will be enable participants in this rare workshop opportunity to continue on their journey of sexual health and pleasure discovery. Visit Dr. Patti’s website: www.yoursexcoach.com; visit Sara at www.mobiletherapy4u.com Cost: $250/couple per (2-hour) evening session; $1,850. If pre-paid. Sliding fee scale available. Early bird discounts may apply. All couples welcome by referral and after a brief interview with the co-facilitators by phone. “The Couple’s Journey to Joyful Sex” series is not a sex addiction treatment group; rather this is a safe, supportive, experientially driven learning environment, with group sharing, and interactive collaboration for those who are interested in moving their current sexual relationships to the next level. |