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January 2010
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 Welcome to Dr. Tammy Nelson's newsletter
This month's topic:
Is there such a thing as sex addiction?
by Dr. Tammy Nelson
Can someone be compulsive about sex, using it to avoid feelings and responsibilities? Yes. Can sex be a way to numb out and avoid being in a true intimate relationship? Of course. Can sex be something to obsess about? Can it interfere with your marriage? Your job? Can you overspend on sex? Can you have sexual experiences that you would rather avoid, feeling powerless over your behavior and causing shame and embarrassment to rule your life? Yes to all of the above.
So why should there be a question abou why sex addiction even exists?
In the world of psychotherapy, there are several schools of thought about this. As of now, sex addiction is not a true diagnostic category. There is no code for diagnosing someone with sex addiction like there is for manic depression, eating disorders, or other psychiatric illness.
And yet, instead of deciding whether or not it exists, right now what really matters is how we treat it.
In this month's newsletter read more about Tiger, find out how to learn about Porn and the Internet, take a class on The New Monogamy or Return of Desire or join us in Denmark this Spring for training. Go to my website for blog entries and articles and watch for new videos and uplinks on these topics and more on how to keep your relationship passionate and alive. Happy New Year,
Dr. Tammy Nelson (note the new "Dr." before my name?? Hooray! Forgive me if I blatantly over use it for a while....) |
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CALENDAR of EVENTS
REGISTER TODAY
NEW TELECLASS!
DEPATHOLOGIZING PORN
Psychotherapy Networker Teleseminar
with Dr. Joe Kort and Dr. Tammy Nelson
Thursdays, January 14, 21, 28; February 4
Time: 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM EST
CE Credits: 4 hours
Fee: $85; Online Member Discount: $75
ALSO:
INTERNET ADDICTION
2/11/10
8am-5pm, 7.5 CEUs
Meriden,CT;
by Tammy Nelson
Location: Four Points Sheraton Meriden, CT.
Learn to work with couples and individuals affected by internet addiction. This incredible seminar provides a wealth of information and proven clinical techniques. 7.5 CEU's
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Teleseminar:
The Return of Desire: Getting the Sex You Want
Presenters: Gina Ogden, PhD and Tammy Nelson, PhD
 Omni Shoreham
March 25-28 2010
The New Monogamy: Desire and Fidelity in the New Millennium
with Tammy Nelson, PhDnd
What's So Bad about Porn?: Helping Couples in Conflict about the Use of Pornography
with Tammy Nelson and Joe Kort
March 27 2010
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The New Monogamy -
Negotiating Love, Sex & Fidelity
Four Week Teleclass with
Esther Perel and Tammy Nelson
Part 3-all new material - you do NOT need to have attended part 1 to register!
May 11, 18, 25 and Jun 1, 2pm to 3pm EST
Join LIVE on the phone or
listen to taped recording of class
$200 total
Learn how to help couples negotiate the social and sexual boundaries of their relationship, and the strategies they use to protect their intimate bonds.
The course includes didactic material, experiential exercises, clinical applications, and in depth conversations.
Esther Perel, MA, LMFT, is the author of Mating in Captivity, now available in 25 languages. www.estherperel.com
Tammy Nelson PhD is the author of Getting the Sex You Want and a licensed psychotherapist. www.tammynelson.org
To register, go to the new monogamy
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COUPLES INTENSIVES
Live far from Connecticut?
Want to come in for several hours of intensive work on your relationship? On your sex life? Work through years of conflicts? Frustrations? Dont have time for weekly therapy sessions?
Intensives are dynamic and focused on your issues as a couple - they are a proivate session with Tammy, for as many hours as you need.
Call or email for more info
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Yesterday, E! News broke the story of the Elder Woods' philandering ways via an interview with Tiger's high school sweetheart.
Long before he made tabloid (or even sports page) headlines, Tiger Woods was devastated by his own father's philandering, according to his high school sweetheart.
Dina Parr, who he dated during high school and into his freshman year in college, exclusively tells E! News that Woods would call her from the road during the summer to talk about his parents' relationship.
"He would just call crying and say, 'My dad is with another woman,' and that would be all he could say," she says. "He would be so upset, so I just tried to be there for him and listen to him."
For Dr. Tammy Nelson's thoughts and opinion on Tiger Woods sex addiction or relationship problems, read more: http://www.yourtango.com/200949259/tiger-woods-sex-addict#ixzz0cWfaIm5r
And for more on monogamy and infidelity, or for internet and porn addiction, go to my teleclass page, and find out from the experts what it means to cheat, and the many ways it happens, and what you can do about it today. http://www.tammynelson.org/teleclasses
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These roses I can personally vouch for - they came to my door - FIFTY of them - and filled my home with fragrance for weeks - they were long stem, fresh and absolutely beautiful.
These roses are straight from the farm, inexpensive, delivered quickly, and prices are so low you can really afford them.
I would ORDER TODAY....
(I get no kick back from these flower orders, folks....but I bet you'll get something good if you send them to someone you love for Valentines Day!)
Be romantic - order now.
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"Mastering Multiple Position Sex is a juicy read! The sexy photos illustrate movement through positions, mirroring a dance to music, and Eric lends a great coaching voice to readers looking for new ways to explore their erotic 'symphony.' This book is vital for couples who want to help each other experience pleasure, in any position."
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Google Blogs Alert for: Tammy Nelson
I found this blog online and I was so touched by it - I've never spoken with her, but I read her entries and I am impressed by her insight and her courage. She is a young woman who is using my book Whats Eating You? to help her self with her eating disorder. Check her blog out today at the link above!!
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MAY 3 - MAY 5, 2010
Sex and Intimacy in DENMARK!
with Tammy Nelson author of Getting the Sex You Want
Monday, 3 May 2010
Workshop first day is training for professionals (Step 1), building on the work with sex in the relationship.
There will be an introductory paper on 'Imago, sexuality and therapeutic growth' by psychologist and Imago Senior Clinical Instructor Jette Simon. Info www.jettesimon.com
Tuesday 4.maj - Wednesday 5th May 2010
Place
Imago Center Funen, Vestergade 38, 2.th., 5000 Odense C
Price
Training for Professionals Monday, Sek. 1500th
Workshop for couples, 2 days; Sek. 3900 pr. couple
For Imagokonferencen in Copenhagen in autumn 2010 planned Stage 2
email [email protected] for more info |
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Go to http://www.tammynelson.org/blog/
for an ongoing discussion on her blog...
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Eric Marlowe Garrison, MAEd, MSc, DLSHTM, CSC, ACS
