On Nov. 10 and 11 in London, Robert Weiss, LCSW, CSAT-S, renowned psychotherapist in the areas of tech, sex and addiction, and founder of the Sexual Recovery Institute in Los Angeles, will present advanced training on complex sexual addiction and recovery issues, including the effect of digital technology on sex and relationships. London (PRWEB) Oct. 7, 2014 – Robert Weiss, LCSW, CSAT-S, internationally acclaimed author, psychotherapist and founding director of the Sexual Recovery Institute, will conduct advanced classes on hypersexual disorders as well as the effect of digital technology on sex, tech, online porn and addiction on Nov. 10 and 11 at the London Marriott Kensington, in London. Sponsored by Promises Treatment Centers, the event also features David Brown, LAC, CIP, a health professional with more than three decades of experience in addiction treatment, intervention and recovery, and Mark Gilman, MA, a public health educator and strategic recovery lead for Public Health England, an executive agency sponsored by the U.K.’s Department of Health. “The topics we’ll be covering are universally relevant, particularly for therapists,” says Weiss. “Digital technology is not only changing the way we do business and communicate with friends, it’s also fueling major changes in sexuality and relationships. We’re seeing new and evolving forms of sexual addiction, and therapists worldwide are working hard to keep up.” The presenters will explore current issues in sex addiction and recovery, and will provide practical information on treatment of complex sexual disorders and addictive behaviors. The schedule is as follows: November 10
- “Intervention and Sex Addiction” (David Brown, 10 to 11 a.m.)
- “Understanding the Relationship between Early Complex Trauma and Adult Hypersexual Behavior (Sex Addiction)” (Robert Weiss, 11:15 a.m. to 4 p.m.)
November 11
- “Recovery – A Search for Meaning” (Mark Gilman, 10 to 11 a.m.)
- “Closer Together: Further Apart – Understanding the Effect of Digital Technology on Sex, Dating and Relationships” (Robert Weiss, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.)
The event includes lunch and 6 CPDs/6 CSAT/6 ESAT hours each day. Attendees will receive a complimentary book from Robert Weiss’ collection. For information on fees and to register, visit Promises Behavioral Health’s events page. For questions, email Janiece Bentley at [email protected]. RSVP by Nov. 4, 2014.
About the Speakers
Robert Weiss is widely considered one of the nation’s foremost experts on sex and technology addictions along with the intimacy disorders that often underlie these problems. An author and media expert to CNN, The Oprah Winfrey Network, ESPN, The New York Times, ESPN and the Today Show, among others, Mr. Weiss also has provided clinical training and program development for the National Institutes of Health, the U.S. military, and behavioral treatment centers throughout the United States, Europe and Asia. David Brown is a licensed addictions counselor and a certified intervention professional with more than three decades of experience in the field. He has performed more than 140 interventions and works with many of the leading treatment centers in the U.S. He is pursuing CSAT certification, and follows the philosophy of Patrick Carnes and Rob Weiss. Mark Gilman is strategic recovery lead for Public Health England, an executive agency sponsored by the U.K.’s Department of Health. Gilman is currently working with Public Health England to show how treatment systems that have a recovery orientation can make a significant contribution to prevention and early intervention. He works with mutual aid groups, such as Alcoholics Anonymous and Narcotics Anonymous, to promote prevention and community development.
About The Sexual Recovery Institute
The Sexual Recovery Institute is the nation’s premier outpatient program for men and women struggling with relationship, love and sex addiction. Based in Los Angeles, California, the institute offers confidential, affordable and gender-specific programs that encourage healthy sexuality and intimacy, including two-week intensives and individual, group and couples treatment. For more information about The Sexual Recovery Institute, call (855) 893-5987 or visit www.sexualrecovery.com.
About Promises Treatment Centers
Promises Treatment Centers in Malibu, CA, West Los Angeles, CA, and Austin, TX are among the nation’s premier addiction treatment centers. Led by some of the country’s leading addiction specialists, Promises has built an international reputation for innovative addiction treatment and exceptional service. Whether an individual requires detox, residential drug rehab, outpatient treatment, extended care or a sober living environment, Promises has been a drug rehabilitation center of choice for more than 25 years. For more information about Promises Treatment Centers, call (866) 285-9441 or visit www.promises.com. The Sexual Recovery Institute and Promises Treatment Centers are members of Promises Behavioral Health, a family of behavioral health care programs that also includes The Ranch, The Recovery Place, Lucida Treatment Center, Clarity Way, COPAC, Journey Healing Centers, The Sundance Center, and Right Step. Elements offers comprehensive, innovative treatment for substance abuse, sexual addiction, trauma, eating disorders and other mental health disorders. We are committed to delivering clinically sophisticated treatment that promotes permanent lifestyle change, not only for the patient but for the entire family system. For more information about Promises Behavioral Health, visit elementsbh4.wpengine.com.