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Sex & Anxiety

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Sex & Anxiety
Thursday, October 05, 2023 12:00 pm
- 2:00 pm ET
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The 2023 Annual Fall Forum, Sex & Anxiety brings together several leading experts to provide their clinical and research perspectives on the interaction between sex and anxiety. This webinar discusses sexual anxiety and interventions for the most frequently encountered sexual dysfunction in women and men. Presenters interweave research and treatment with real-world examples, interventions, techniques, and strategies. This forum will discuss sexual anxiety in relationships as well as the ethics of integrating sexual health discussions in care.

Keynote: Anxiety Disorders and Impact on Sexual Behaviors 

Featuring: Andrew Rosen, PhD, ABPP, FAACP

During this keynote presentation, Dr. Rosen discusses the relationship between anxiety disorders and sexual dysfunction. He explores the reasons clinicians rarely inquire about a patient’s sexual functioning when meeting with patients who present with anxiety problems. The session reviews types of sexual problems that can arise in the context of various anxiety disorders. Evidence-based treatment methods are thoroughly discussed, providing insights into effectively addressing sexual dysfunction in individuals experiencing anxiety disorders. 

Learning Objectives:

  1. Gain insight into the interplay between anxiety disorders and their impact on sexual functioning.
  2. Discuss the barriers behind clinicians' reluctance to inquire about sexual functioning in patients and tools to begin the conversation.
  3. Explore evidence-based treatment methods for addressing sexual dysfunction related to anxiety disorders.

Sex & Anxiety: A Roundtable Discussion

Featuring: Andrew Rosen, PhD, ABPP, FAACP, Chamin Ajjan, LCSW, A-CBT, CST, Larry Cohen, LICSW, A-CBT, and Debra Mollen, PhD

The panel discussion brings together several clinical experts to discuss the ethical and intricate interaction between sex and anxiety. Through an exploration of sexual anxiety and interventions for common sexual dysfunctions in both women and men, the panelists provide valuable insights into effective treatments and strategies. Attendees of this interactive webinar had the opportunity to engage with the experts and to gain a better understanding of the complex problems and potential therapeutic techniques to integrate sexual health discussions into care.

Learning Objectives:

  1. Identify the connections between anxiety and sexual dysfunction.
  2. Describe how and why to adapt and apply evidence-based treatments to help clients overcome their sexual dysfunction.
  3. Discuss the ethical implications and importance of ingratiating sexuality and sexual health discussions in clinical practice and training.

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Presenter(s) Biography

Andrew Rosen, PhD, ABPP, FAACP

Member Since 2003

Dr. Andrew Rosen is Board Certified by the American Board of Professional Psychology (ABPP). He is also a Clinical Fellow of the Anxiety and Depression Association of America (ADAA) and a Diplomate and Fellow in the American Academy of Clinical Psychology (FAACP). He is a Board Member of the National Social Anxiety Clinics as well as Co-Chair for the ADAA Social Anxiety Special Interest group. He is a Clinical Affiliate Assistant Professor at FAU Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine. Dr. Rosen is the Co-Founder of the Children's Center for Psychiatry, Psychology, and Related Services. He is an active member of the American Psychological Association (APA), the National Register of Health Service Providers in Psychology, the Florida Psychological Association (FPA), and the Adelphi Society for Psychoanalysis and Psychotherapy. He has previously served as president of both the Palm Beach County Psychological Society and the Anxiety Disorders Association of Florida. Dr. Rosen founded the Center for Treatment of Anxiety and Mood Disorders in Delray Beach, Florida, where he continues to serve as Director and to work as a board-certified, licensed psychologist providing in-person and telehealth treatment options. 

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Dr. Rosen and ADAA

“I became involved with ADAA when it was still the Phobia Society of America around 1990. I met Jerilyn Ross then and in the early 1990s we initiated a plan to have statewide chapters…in that case the Anxiety Disorders Association of Florida. This proved to not be a practical pathway and was phased out. I attended most of the annual conferences and really enjoyed the learning and the culture of the association as more and more professionals around the country developed a dedication to understanding anxiety and later mood disorders. Before the 1990 period there was little attention paid to these diagnostic entities. I have enjoyed presenting at many conferences and participating in the planning of presentations and a few of the conferences in Florida. Being an ADAA member has benefited me as a psychologist as a person and it has added to the recognition that our Center here in Florida has. Recently, I have become a Co-Chair for the Social Anxiety SIG of ADAA and look forward to continuing its development in offering education to interested members. Although we are all disappointed that our meeting in San Antonio could not be, I look forward to providing help to the many, many people who are and will be hurting from COVID and resuming at next year’s meeting.”

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Chamin Ajjan, LCSW, A-CBT, CST

Chamin Ajjan, LCSW, A-CBT, CST

Chamin Ajjan, LCSW, A-CBT, CST is the CEO and Clinical Director of Chamin Ajjan Psychotherapy. She completed her undergraduate work at the University of California, Berkeley, and graduate school at Columbia University School of Social Work. She received intensive and rigorous postgraduate training at The Modern Institute for Sex Therapy. She is also the author of the award winning book Seeking Soulmate: Ditch The Dating Game and Find Real Connection. 

Chamin has seen how important comfort and connection are to the therapeutic process in her 20+ years of experience. Feeling judged, misunderstood, marginalized and minimized are themes that, if present, will impede progress. Bringing this awareness into each session, informs the way she and the clinicians at Chamin Ajjan Psychotherapy approach therapy and the privilege of supporting you. 

Ajjan is  Certified in CBT, is an Academy of Cognitive and Behavioral Therapies Diplomate and an AASECT Certified Sex Therapist. She is also a board member of the National Social Anxiety Center (NSAC) and Chamin Ajjan Psychotherapy is one of NSAC’s regional clinics. She is a graduate school level instructor of CBT courses at Boston University School of Social Work, is an expert reviewer for MindBodyGreen and has been featured in print, digital and on-camera media and podcasts. Features include The Today Show, Katie Couric Media, Fox7 Austin, Newseek, Essence Magazine, The Root, The Washington Post, Huffington Post, Glamour Magazine, Health Magazine, and more. 
 

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Larry Cohen, LICSW, A-CBT

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Larry Cohen, LICSW, A-CBT, is cofounder and Cochair of the National Social Anxiety Center (NSAC), an association of more than 30 cognitive-behavioral therapy clinics around the United States dedicated to providing and fostering effective evidence based services for those struggling with social anxiety.  

Mr. Cohen is certified as a Diplomate in Cognitive Therapy through the Academy of Cognitive Therapy, which has also conferred on him the status of Fellow for having “made sustained outstanding contributions to the field of cognitive therapy.”  

Mr. Cohen founded and directs the Social Anxiety Help clinic in Washington, DC where, for the past 33 years, he has served well over 1,000 persons with social anxiety in individual CBT, as well as in 100 20-week social anxiety CBT groups.

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Debra Mollen, PhD

Debra Mollen, PhD

Debra Mollen (she/her) is a professor in the Counseling Psychology graduate programs at Texas Woman’s University, a licensed psychologist, and a Certified Sexuality Educator with the American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors, and Therapists (AASECT). Her research centers on sexuality, reproductive justice, multiculturalism, and training and professional issues. She is co-author with Brian Baird of the 9th edition of The Internship, Practicum, and Field Placement Handbook published by Taylor & Francis (2023) and co-Chair, with Sharon Lamb and Lillian Comas-Díaz, of the revised American Psychological Association (APA)’s Guidelines for Psychological Practice with Girls and Women (2018). Debra is an Associate Editor for Psychology of Women Quarterly and a co-Chair for the forthcoming APA Guidelines for Sex-Positive Practice: Sex & Reproduction in Professional Psychology. In 2020, Debra was named the Woman of the Year by APA Division 17 Section for the Advancement of Women. In 2022, she was named a Distinguished Leader for Women in Psychology by the APA’s Committee on Women in Psychology. She is a Fellow in APA Divisions 17 (Society of Counseling Psychology) and 35 (Psychology of Women).

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Anxiety and Depression Association of America 
2023 Fall Forum – Sex & Anxiety
October 5, 2023
Online
 

Joint Accreditation Statement

In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by Amedco LLC and Anxiety and Depression Association of America (ADAA).  Amedco LLC is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

Physicians (ACCME) Credit Designation

Amedco LLC designates this live activity for a maximum of 2.0 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. 

Psychologists (APA) Credit Designation

This course is co-sponsored by Amedco and Anxiety and Depression Association of America.  Amedco is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists.  Amedco maintains responsibility for this program and its content.  2.0 hours.

The following state boards accept courses from APA providers for Counselors: AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, MD, ME, MO, NC, ND, NH, NE, NJ, NM, NV, OK*, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WI, WY
MI: No CE requirements.
*OK: Accepts APA credit for live, in-person activities but not for ethics and/or online courses.
The following state boards accept courses from APA providers for MFTs: AK, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, IA, ID, IN, KS, MD, ME, MO, NE, NC, NH, NJ, NM, NV, OK*, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI, WY
AL MFTs: Credits authorized by NBCC or any other state licensing agency will be accepted.
MA MFTs: Participants can self-submit courses not approved by the MAMFT board for review.
The following state boards accept courses from APA providers for Addictions Professionals: AK, AR, CO, CT, DC, DE, GA, IA, IN, KS, LA, MD, MO, MT, NC, ND, NE, NJ, NM, NY (held outside NY ONLY), OK*, OR, SC, UT, WA, WI, WY
The following state boards accept courses from APA providers for Social Workers: AK, AR, AZ, CA, CO, DE, FL, GA, ID, IN, KY, ME, MN, MO, NE, NH, NM, OR, PA, VT, WI, WY

Social Workers (ASWB) Credit Designation

As a Jointly Accredited Organization, Amedco is approved to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Organizations, not individual courses, are approved under this program. State and provincial regulatory boards have the final authority to determine whether an individual course may be accepted for continuing education credit. Amedco maintains responsibility for this course. Social Workers completing this course receive 2.0 GENERAL continuing education credits.

The following state boards accept courses offering ASWB ACE credit for Social Workers: AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, ID, IL, IN, IA, KS, KY, LA, ME, MD, MA, MI, MN, MS, MO, MT, NC, ND, NE,  NH, NM, NV, OH, OK*, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VT, VA, WA, WI, WV*, WY
*OK: Accepts ASWB ACE for live, in-person activities but not for ethics and/or online courses.
*WV: Accepts ASWB ACE unless activity is held live in West Virginia.
The following state boards accept courses offering ASWB ACE credit for Counselors: AK, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, FL, GA, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, MA, MD, ME, MO, ND, NE, NM, NH, NV, OK*, OR, PA, TN, TX, UT, VA, WI, WY
AL: Activities without NBCC approval may be approved upon receipt of documentation prior to the activity BEFORE the event.  No approvals afterward by the board.
MI: No CE requirement
The following state boards accept courses offering ASWB ACE credit for MFTs: AK, AR, AZ, CA, CO, FL, IA, ID, IN, KS, MD, ME, MO, NC, NE, NH, NM, NV, OK*, OR, PA, RI, TN, TX, UT, VA, WI, WY
AL MFTs: Credits authorized by NBCC or any other state licensing agency will be accepted.
MA MFTs: Participants can self-submit courses not approved by the MAMFT board for review.
MI: No CE requirement.
The following state boards accept ASWB ACE credit for Addictions Professionals: AK, CA, CO, CT, GA, IA, IN, KS, LA, MO, MT, ND, NM, NV, OK, OR, SC, WA, WI, WV, WY

 

New York Board for Social Workers (NY SW)

Amedco SW CPE is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s State Board for Social Work as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed social workers #0115. 2.0 hour.

New York Board for Psychology (NY PSY)

Amedco is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s State Board for Psychology as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed psychologists #PSY-0031. 2.0 hour.

NBCC

The Anxiety and Depression Association of American (ADAA) has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 6872. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. ADAA is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.

CAMFT

The CAMFT board accepts credits from providers approved by the American Psychological Association (APA).

ADAA Continuing Education Credits for Live and On-Demand Programming

Learners complete an evaluation form to receive a certificate of completion. You must participate in the entire activity as partial credit is not available.  If you are seeking continuing education credit for a specialty not listed below, it is your responsibility to contact your licensing/certification board to determine course eligibility for your licensing/certification requirement.

Some ADAA professional webinars focused on diversity or cultural competency subject matter are eligible for the Cross-Culture Competency Diversity Credit. If a webinar is eligible for this credit, it will be reflected on your credit certificate.

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