Workshops
All of the following
workshops are sponsored by Stephen L. Braveman, LMFT, DST.
Some are facilitated/presented by Stephen himself and others are
facilitated/presented by Stephen and a colleague(s). Some workshops are part of
a conference or lecturer series.
Registration
Details:
Check for each workshop. If specifics are given please follow
them.
When referred to "Registration Details at the beginning of this page"
then please send check made out to Stephen
L. Braveman, LMFT, DST or credit card information
(include name, full number, expiration date and security code as it appears on
card) to:
Stephen L. Braveman, LMFT, DST, 494 Alvarado Street, Suite A, Monterey, CA
93940.
Be sure to include your name(s), address, phone number(s), e-mail address,
the name of the workshop you are registering for and the fee paid.
For additional
information please contact Stephen Braveman at Phone: (831) 375-7553, Email: stephen@bravemantherapy.com.
For the
General Public:
Living with a Survivor - A Couples All Day Workshop
Female Sexuality – Expanding Awareness and Connection to an Authentic and Healthy Sexual Self!
Intro to Sacred Sexuality/Tantra for Sexual Abuse Survivors and Their Partners
– A Two-Day Workshop for Loving Partners
Monterey
County Rape Crisis Center Men's Group - All Day Retreat
Intro to
Sacred
Sexuality/Tantra for LGBT Couples - A Two-Day Workshop for Loving Partners
Intro
to Sacred Sexuality/Tantra - A One-Day Workshop for Singles
CPR for Your Sex Life - A Couples All Day Workshop
For
AASECT Members, SSSS Members and other Professionals:
Intro
to Tantra – A Two-Day Workshop for Clinicians and their Partners – Level I
Living
with a Survivor
An
All Day Workshop for Couples
Dates and Times:
Saturday, May 15, 2010
Saturday, August 21, 2010
Saturday, November 6, 2010
9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Facilitators:
Stephen L. Braveman, LMFT,
DST
Carmen Martin, MA, MFTI
Location:
Stephen Braveman's Office
Fees:
$125.00 per couple
Registration Deadline:
Registration must be postmarked one week prior to workshop date!
Space is limited so please register early!
Please refer to Registration
Details at the beginning of this page!
Description:
In this group couples will find a safe, nurturing place to examine the unique challenges they face due to sexual abuse survivor issues. Partners will learn how to take care of themselves while supporting
the growth of their partner. Together couples will find ways to leave pains behind and embrace the safety of a healthy, loving energetic and romantic relationship.
Female Sexuality – Expanding Awareness and Connection to an Authentic and Healthy Sexual
Self
A one-Day Workshop for
Women
Date and Time:
Saturday, May 22, 2010
9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Facilitator:
Carmen Martin, MA, MFTI
Fees:
$125.00
Location and Sponsor:
Stephen L. Braveman's Office
Description:
Are you settling for less than you want or deserve? Is lack of a partner keeping you from nurturing and enjoying your sexuality? Do you wish you had more knowledge and information about your body/mind, about lifecycle changes, about desire, arousal, and emotions, how to overcome the effects of past negative events? Do you long for something more, beyond intercourse and orgasm?
In this workshop for women, open to all ages, orientations, and partner status, we will explore the many facets of sexuality from a woman’s point of view. In a safe and supportive environment you will find a space to expand your knowledge, reflect on the journey that led you from childhood to the present, and become inspired and empowered to discover a whole new landscape of possibility to nurture and enjoy your sensuality and sexuality.
Among the topics we’ll explore:
What
is a Woman?
Myths vs. Facts
Identifying and asking for what you want
Messages from our upbringing
Low libido
Changes as you age
Orientation
Who’s got time?
Self-pleasuring
Past negative events
Toys, fantasy, internet
Self-care
Sacred sexuality
Registration Information:
To register call 831-277-6373 or email
lovehealing@me.com.
Introduction
to Sacred Sexuality/Tantra for Sexual Abuse Survivors & their Partners
A Two-Day
Workshop for Loving Partners
Dates and Times:
Saturday and Sunday, July 30 - August 1, 2010
9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Facilitators:
Stephen L. Braveman, LMFT, DST
Carmen Martin, MA, MFTI
Nickolas McDaniel, MFTI
Location:
Stephen Braveman's Offices
Fees:
$395.00 per couple
Registration Deadline:
Registrations must be received by July 26, 2010!
Space is limited so please register early!
Please refer to Registration
Details at the beginning of this page!
Description:
Healing from sexual abuse and
sexual trauma can take many shapes and some of the most powerful tools for
recovery are grounded in sacred intimacy practices from around the world.
This workshop is a safe, very confidential
weekend in which you and your partner will learn Tantra (Eastern
sacred sexuality) basics, such as partnered breath and eye-gazing exercises, in
conjunction with Western sexological and psychotherapy methods, such as
ways to avoid turning a sexual speed-bump into a road block, and also sensate
focus methods. Blending both perspectives will help you to celebrate a much
safer, happier and healthier intimate, sexual life together. It may be taken
with a partner, friend, lover or anyone with whom the survivor feels safe.
Participants
will practice the techniques learned while remaining fully clothed. No direct
genital touch will occur during the workshop.
Both
days are dedicated to learning various techniques, while taking into
account the special needs and circumstances sexual abuse survivors and
their partners face — with special attention to emotional
concerns and how to support healing and well-being. Clinicians
and other helping professionals who take this workshop will also gain knowledge and
skills to help them support sexual abuse survivors and their partners. You can
immediately start using these methods with your own clients within proper
ethical and legal boundaries.
Monterey
County Rape Crisis Center Men's Group Retreat
A
Special Day Retreat
Dates and Times:
Saturday, August 7, 2010
9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Facilitators:
Stephen L. Braveman, LMFT, DST
Nickolas McDaniel, MA, MFTI
Location:
The Monterey
Rape Crisis Center
Fees:
Sliding Scale
Registration Details:
Please contact Stephen L. Braveman, LMFT, DST directly!
Description:
This all day retreat is for current and past attendees of the
"Especially for Men" Survivors Group. Others may attend via special
invitation only, please contact Stephen L. Braveman, LMFT, DST directly.
Introduction
to Sacred Sexuality/Tantra for LGBT Couples
A
Two-Day Workshop for Loving Partners
Dates and Times:
Saturday and Sunday, September
25 - 26, 2010
9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Facilitators:
Stephen L. Braveman, LMFT, DST
Carmen Martin, MA, MFTI
Nickolas McDaniel, MFTI
Location:
Stephen Braveman's Office
Fees:
$395.00 per couple
Registration Deadline:
Registrations must be received by
September 20, 2010!
Space is limited so please register early!
Please refer to Registration
Details at the beginning of this page!
Description:
A safe, very confidential weekend in which you and your partner will learn Tantra basics, such as partnered breath and gazing exercises, that will help you celebrate a much happier and healthier intimate, sexual life together. Both days are dedicated to learning Tantra techniques, which you and your partner will be able to immediately start practicing at home, utilizing demonstration, couple's exercises involving light touch and movement of body, energy and love and group discussion.
All techniques will be taught with special focus on, and sensitivity to, LGBT
couples and alternative life-styles.
Couples
will practice the techniques learned while remaining fully clothed. No
direct genital touch will occur during this workshop.
Introduction
to Sacred Sexuality/Tantra
A One-Day
Workshop for Singles
Dates and Times:
Saturday, October 16, 2010
9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Facilitator:
Stephen L. Braveman, LMFT, DST
Carmen Martin, MA, MFTI
Nickolas McDaniel, MFTI
Location:
Stephen Braveman's Office
Fees:
$125.00 per person
Registration Deadline:
Registrations must be received by October 11, 2010!
Space is limited so please register early!
Please refer to Registration
Details at the beginning of this page!
Description:
This fun and inspiring day will teach you basic Tantra methods in a fun and spiritually lifting manner. You will be able to practice these skills on your own and easily teach them to others whom you chose to be intimate with. All while meeting other singles!
Introduction
to Tantra — Level I
A
Two-Day Workshop for Clinicians and their Partners
Dates and Times:
Saturday and Sunday, Stay tuned for new date!
9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Facilitator:
Stephen L. Braveman, LMFT, DST
Location:
Stephen Braveman's Office
Fees:
AASECT
and SSSS
Members: $395.00 per couple
AASECT
and SSSS Student
Members: $345.00 per couple
Registration Deadline:
Registrations must be received by Stay tuned for new date!
Space is limited so please register early!
Please refer to Registration
Details at the beginning of this page!
Description:
A safe, very confidential weekend in which you and your partner will learn Tantra basics, such as partnered breath and gazing exercises, that will help you celebrate a much happier and healthier intimate, sexual life together. Both days are dedicated to learning Tantra techniques, which you and your partner will be able to immediately start practicing at home, utilizing demonstration, couple's exercises involving light touch and movement of body, energy and love and group discussion.
Couples
will practice the techniques learned while remaining fully clothed. No
direct genital touch will occur during this workshop.
Clinicians
can use methods learned with their clients. Approved for 14 AASECT CE
Credits.
CPR
for Your Sex Life
An
All Day Workshop for Couples
Date and Time:
Saturday, Stay tuned for new date!
9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Facilitators:
Stephen L. Braveman, LMFT,
DST
Carmen Martin, MA, MFTI
Location:
Stephen Braveman's Office
Fees:
$145.00 per couple (includes a book copy of "CPR for Your Sex Life")
Registration Deadline:
Registration must be postmarked by Stay tuned for new date!
Space is limited so please register early!
Please refer to Registration
Details at the beginning of this page!
Description:
Spend a day learning and laughing with a leading sex therapist, one of the
authors of "CPR for your Sex Life," and his intern. Discover
fun ways to bring safety, joy, passion and mutually enjoyable sex into your
relationship.