A SAR WORKSHOP
presented by
Joan Sughrue, MEd, BSN, RN

Join us in beautiful, historic Charleston, SC on November 15, 2008 for a Sexual Attitude Reassessment (SAR) workshop.The workshop will be from 8AM-6PM and is approved for 10 AASECT continuing education credits.This workshop will meet AASECT requirements for those professionals seeking certification as a sexuality educator, counselor or therapist.

The workshop will be held at the Radisson Charleston Airport Hotel. Discounted room rates are available for participants.There is a free shuttle to and from the airport.

Registration fee is $345 and includes morning and afternoon refreshments plus lunch. Registration deadline is November 8 so that hotel arrangements can be finalized. Late registration will be considered if space is available.

To register or get more information, please contact:
Joan Sughrue
joan@RelationshipTherapy.net
770-516-1949
or
Ginger Joyner, Administrative Exec
ginger@RelationshipTherapy.net
843-847-0624

Joan Sughrue is an approved provider for AASECT continuing education credits.

2009 TRAINING SCHEDULE

SEXUAL ATTITUDE REASSESSMENT (SAR) WORKSHOPS

Saturday, February 7, 2009 in Atlanta, GA
Saturday, April 4, 2009 in Fort Lauderdale, FL

WHAT IS A SAR? (Sexual Attitude Reassessment)
The Sexual Attitude Reassessment Seminar (SAR) is a process-oriented, structured group experience to promote participants' awareness of their attitudes and values related to sexuality, and to assist them in understanding how these attitudes and values affect them professionally and personally. Since the primary purpose of a SAR is the examination of attitudes and values, it is not a traditional academic experience designed to disseminate cognitive information, nor is it psychotherapy directed toward the resolution of personal problems.

NEEDS ASSESSMENT and APPLICATION OF THE SAR TRAINING
Many individuals educate or counsel in the area of human sexuality or wish to be trained in the discipline. It is crucial that people who deal with issues of human sexuality be aware of their own attitudes and understand how they may impact their work. The American Association of Sex Educators, Counselors and Therapists (AASECT) requires the completion of an attitude/values training experience as one of the requirements for certification as a sexuality educator, counselor or therapist. Certification is an important part of practicing in the field of sexuality, and candidates most often satisfy this requirement by participation in a Sexual Attitude Reassessment Seminar (SAR). Requirements for certification can be found on the AASECT website at www.aasect.org under the tab For Professionals.

WORKSHOP DESIGN
The SAR is an intensive workshop experience that gives participants an opportunity to examine their own values, beliefs and attitudes on various issues in sexuality. Topics to be explored include developmental sexuality; sexual myths; masturbation; heterosexual, gay, lesbian and bisexual relationships; transgender; alternative relationships; BDSM; disability and aging. In 2004 the AASECT Board of Directors approved the SAR minimum requirement of 10 hours. The new 20 hour format will begin promptly at 8AM and conclude at 6PM. Refreshment breaks and a working lunch are included. Participants must attend the entire day in order to receive AASECT continuing education credits (10) and documentation of having met the SAR requirement.

SAR LEADER
Joan Sughrue, MEd, BSN, RN has been an AASECT Certified Sex Therapist since 1983 and a Diplomate of Sex Therapy since 2003. She became an approved provider for AASECT continuing education credits in June 2008. Joan worked in her late husband's medical practice for over 30 years where they specialized in individual and couples' sex therapy. Joan has been on the adjunct faculty at the Medical Univ of SC, The Citadel, Trident Technical College (all in Charleston, SC). She is currently on the guest faculty at Morehouse School of Medicine in Atlanta, GA. Joan has attended/facilitated 9 SARs.

REGISTRATION AND FEES
The registration fee for the SAR is $345 and includes refreshments and lunch. Payment may be made by check or credit card. Fees must be paid prior to the SAR. Refunds, less a $50 administrative fee, will be given for cancellations up to 5 business days before the SAR. Late registrations are permitted if space is available.

SEXUALITY TRAINING: THE BASICS OF SEXUAL ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY

Friday, February 6, 2009 in Atlanta, GA
Friday, April 3, 2009 in Fort Lauderdale, FL

NEEDS ASSESSMENT:
Many individuals educate or counsel in the area of human sexuality or wish to be trained in the discipline. The American Association of Sex Educators, Counselors and Therapists (AASECT) requires a training course on the anatomy and physiology of human sexuality as one of the requirements for certification as a sexuality educator, counselor or therapist. There is an on-going need for professionals to receive this training in which they can acquire continuing education credits. Requirements for certification can be found on the AASECT website at www.aasect.org under the tab For Professionals.

WORKSHOP INFORMATION:
This 3 hour workshop will cover the basics of human sexual anatomy and physiology, the male and female response cycles, and the hormonal regulation of sexual function and behavior.
Participants will be introduced to the core content that will provide a foundation for knowledge in male and female sexual functioning.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES: At the end of this workshop, participants will be able to:
1.Understand basic sexual embryological development and the sexual anatomy of male and females.
2.Identify and discuss several different models of the male and female sexual response cycle.
3.Understand the role of hormones on sexual function and behavior.

WORKSHOP LEADER:
Joan Sughrue, MEd, BSN, RN has been an AASECT Certified Sex Therapist since 1983 and a Diplomate of Sex Therapy since 2003. She became an approved provider for AASECT continuing education credits in June 2008. Joan worked in her late husband's obgyn medical practice for over 30 years where they specialized in individual and couples sex therapy. Joan has been on the adjunct faculty at the Medical Univ of SC, Graduate Nursing Program; The Citadel, Marriage and Family Program; and Trident Technical College School of Nursing (all in Charleston, SC).
Currently, she is on the guest faculty at Morehouse School of Medicine in Atlanta, GA where she teaches sexual anatomy and physiology in the human sexuality elective to 4th year medical students.