Systemic Impacts of Sex & Intimacy: Clinical considerations for TherapistsAbout this Event
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Presenter:
Erin Ross, Ph.D., LMFT, LPC
Dr. Erin Ross is a licensed marriage and family therapist and licensed processional counselor who has a private practice in the Stone Oak area. She specializes in sex and intimacy issues in both individuals and couples, relational communication, and infidelity work. She is a trained Collaborative Divorce mental health professional and a discernment counselor. She serves as an appointed member of the NEISD Student Health Advisory Council, working on curriculum for sexual health and wellness education in schools.
https://www.erinrossphd.com/about-dr-ross
Overview:
Sex and intimacy are deeply embedded within broader systems, including individual psychology, couple dynamics, family history, and sociocultural contexts.
As a result, holding space for a systemic perspective is crucial and it often begins in therapy, from the mouths of therapists. Therefore, considering this perspective can be central to effectively addressing clients' concerns related to sex and intimacy.
In essence, I will be emphasizing the importance of moving beyond a purely individualistic or biological view of sex and intimacy, and instead adopting a holistic, systemic perspective in clinical practice.
Learning Objectives:
1. To identify and apply clinical strategies for addressing sexual and intimacy concerns within a systemic framework.
2. To enhance therapists' awareness of their own biases and cultural competence in relation to sex and intimacy.
3. To analyze the systemic influences on individuals' sexual and intimate experiences.
Schedule:
The event will run from 12:00PM - 2:00PM
Networking/Lunch: 12:00PM
Presentation: 12:30PM
Audience:
This presentation is appropriate for professionals in the mental health industry.
Cost:
This is a MEMBERS ONLY event, and tickets can be obtained by SAART members for free upon check out in Eventbrite.
***Special offer: If you are not currently a SAART member, and you would like to purchase a membership for 2026, you are welcome to the bonus of joining us for the Holiday luncheon, at no additional cost to you! Cost of 2026 SAART membership, existing or new, is $85. Please contact [email protected] for more details on how to purchase a 2026 membership and join us for this year's Holiday luncheon.
CEUs:
CEUs will be issued to all participants approximately 1 week after event. Signing in and out is required - you must be present for entirety of event.
1.5CEUs
Registration will close 1 week prior to event, November 28, 2025.
A plated lunch at Aldaco's is included with your registration! Gluten Free/Vegetarian meal option will be available.
Event Venue
Aldaco's Mexican Cuisine, 20079 Stone Oak Parkway, San Antonio, United States
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