Join Linda Weiner, AASECT Certified Diplomate in Sex Therapy and co-author of Sensate Focus in Sex Therapy: The Illustrated Manual, for a comprehensive certification program designed to enhance your confidence and professional expertise in using Sensate Focus touch with diverse clients and sexual concerns.
This program consists of 9 monthly online sessions, each lasting 1–2 hours, combining clinical and experiential learning through reading, didactic presentations, discussions, demonstrations, and practice.
Understand the Theory and Science Behind Sensate Focus: Explore the theoretical and biological foundations of Sensate Focus and how it addresses sexual blocks and challenges.
Effectively Explain Sensate Focus to Clients: Learn how to present the rationale and process in a way that encourages client engagement and follow-through.
Master the Updated Sensate Focus Protocol: Develop proficiency in the general sequence of touch suggestions and learn how to adapt them based on individual client goals, sexual difficulties, and interpersonal dynamics.
Address Common Challenges: Gain strategies for managing issues such as avoidance, pressure (self or partner-induced), and noncompliance, as well as creative solutions for complex cases.
Integrate Sensate Focus with Other Modalities: Discover how to incorporate adjunctive psychotherapeutic approaches (e.g., IFS, EMDR, Gottman, Imago, Emotion-Focused Therapy) to complement Sensate Focus techniques.
Guide Clients in Erotic Exploration: Learn how to create a Sensate Focus 2 program to help clients deepen their erotic connection with themselves and their partners.
Online classes will take place on Thursdays at the following dates and times (Central Time):
Session I: Overview of Sensate Focus Touch: Theoretical Foundations
April 9th, 2026 9-10am Central
Session II: General Protocol & Modifications for Diverse Clients
May 21st, 2026 9-11am Central
Session III: Experiential Practice: Providing Rationale and Suggestions
June 18th, 2026 9-10am Central
Session IV: Modifications for Varying Sexual Difficulties
July 16th, 2026 9-10am Central
Session V: Modifications for Special Populations
August 13th, 2026 9-10am Central
Session VI: Processing Homework & Experiential Practice
September 17th, 2026 9-11am Central
Session VII: Common Issues and Interventions
October 15th, 2026 9-11am Central
Session VIII: Integrating Sensate Focus with Other Modalities
November 19th, 2026 9-10am Central
Session IX: Sensate Focus 2: Creating an Erotic Template
December 10th, 2026 9-10am Central
Note: Recordings will be available for participants unable to attend live sessions.
