Learn the intersection of polyvagal theory and attachment theory in our upcoming webinar designed to enhance an understanding of trauma and mind-body practices. Participants will come away with a better understanding of the neuroscience behind mind-body techniques and how they can be used to regulate dysregulated nervous system states. Clinicians will be equipped with the […]
Living in an oversexed world, being bombarded by the media with sex and nudity, makes us numb, lets our desire vanish. We observe declining engagement in sexual activity, but also a gradual desexualisation of therapy, including psychoanalysis, as well as medical classification systems. In this webinar we will discuss how this applies to gender dysphoria. Internet pornography, […]
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) can present itself through intrusive, persistent doubts surrounding one's identity. This includes a presentation that has been referred to as Gender Identity OCD (GOCD), where obsessions focus on gender identity. Individuals with this manifestation experience relentless doubts and anxieties about their gender identity, leading to a constant cycle of rumination and […]
Co-sponsored by Therapy First and Thoughtful Therapists, this webinar will highlight some of the main findings of the research paper recently published by Dwight Panozzo and Peter Jenkins on the professional practice of members of Therapy First. This looked at how therapists working with clients experiencing gender distress are able to practice successfully in today’s […]
Therapy First is hosting a membership retreat in the Pocono Mountains which will offer the unique opportunity to: Recharge & combat burnout: Immerse yourself in a natural environment, explore scenic hiking trails, engage in daily yoga sessions, savor nourishing vegetarian meals, and gather around a crackling bonfire. Deepen clinical knowledge: Gain insights from talks presented […]
Presented by Dr. Stephen B. Levine. A casual first person discussion of the values, goals, content, and processes of the first contact with a family concerned about "what is going on here." The evaluation is a separate process prior to psychotherapy. Ideally, it informs the patient, family, and the future psychotherapist what reasonably should be […]