Kort's Korner
April, 2010 (Part 1)
 
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Joe Kort, Ph.D. & Associates, PC
25600 Woodward, suite 218
Royal Oak, Michigan 48067
248-399-7317
 
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Greetings!

Welcome all the new subscribers this month to Kort's Korner. I hope you enjoy my newsletters. I always welcome feedback and input for future mailings.
 
This is the first year where I noticed how short the days were during the winter months and I am welcoming the longer days and the fresh air of spring which feels more like summer here in the midwest.
 
As many of you know I have spent the last 8 years writing 3 books and getting my Ph.D. in clinical sexology while keeping a full-time private practice and full-time 17 year relationship. I have certainly had a lot on my plate!
 
This year is going to be my year of FUN! I have decided to follow Diana Ross around the country. Being that I am Orthodox Gay I am going to adhere to the gay high holy days by worshipping the original diva herself! All kidding aside, this is something on my bucket list of things I want to do before I die. Perhaps I will see some of you at Radio City Music Hall in New York, the Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles and the Fox Theatre in Detroit, MI.
 
I am looking forward to offering my couple's workshop based on IMAGO Relationship Therapy which I will be giving May 15-16, 2010 for gay/lesbian couples and straight couples.
 
I am also offering a free teleclass to answer anyone's questions regarding the weekend workshop. People get nervous that they will be forced to disclose the details of their relationships and the inner workings about the dysfunction and conflict. This teleclass will provide a forum to ask any questions you may have. 
 
Also starting May 18, 2010 I will be doing part 2 of my Sexual Dependency Syndrome teleclass with Dr. Tammy Nelson. You do not have had to take part 1 to register for this 4 week teleclass.
 
 
Warmly,
Joe Kort, Ph.D.
 
Are You Getting the Love You Want?
Imago Relationship Therapy
 
IMAGO
 
May 15-16, 2010
Saturday 9:30AM - 9:00PM
Sunday 9:30AM - 6:00PM
 
Weekend workshop for couples of all orientations.
             (heterosexual and gay/lesbian). 
 
To register click here.
 
 
This weekend workshop for couples is based on the book, Getting The Love You Want by Dr. Harville Hendrix.
 
The weekend is worth 6 months of therapy and uses the theory, tools and communication model of IMAGO Relationship Therapy (IRT). To learn more about what IRT is click here.
 
What the workshop is not:
 
  • Group therapy
  • Psychotherapy
  • Public Sharing (unless you choose to do so)
 
For more frequently asked questions click here
 

Free Q&A Teleclass about the May 15-16 couples workshop

April 21, 2010
9:30PM EST

After reading the text on my web page and the frequently asked questions about the workshop you might be left with more questions. If so click here to register for a free teleclass where I will be live answering questions.
 
After you register you will receive a telephone number of where to call for the teleclass.
 
 

PFLAG
Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays

"If it weren't for lesbians, we would be PFAG!"
---Joke from a PFLAG member
 
April 11, 2010
 
 Sunday 2-5PM
 
 For more information click here 
 
 I will be speaking at PFLAG Detroit this coming Sunday, April 11, 2010. PFLAG is my favorite lesbian and gay organization. It is warm, inviting and involves people of all sexual and romantic orientations. They are very inclusive and have always been supportive of my work in the community.
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As always, we welcome everyone, whether member or non-member,

and all GLBTI folks, families and friends. 

 

Our meeting will begin promptly

at 2:00 pm

with Support Groups meeting after the introductions. 

Due to the importance of the stories being told by persons in our group discussion, interruptions can be very  distracting.  We ask that you arrive on time to be able to enter into these groups.  Any persons arriving late may be asked to form their own group with a PFLAG greeter. 

We appreciate your understanding in this matter.

Social Half Hours with refreshments will begin at 3:30pm

Our speaker, Joe Kort, Ph.D. will present at 4:00pm after brief announcements

 
 
SEXUAL DEPENDENCY SYNDROME
 
PART TWO - All New Material - A four part teleclass
(You don't have to have taken part 1 to participate in part 2)
 
With Joe Kort and Tammy Nelson
 
May 18, 25, June 1, 15, 3-4 pm Eastern
 
 
The term Sexual Dependency Syndrome (SDS) allows for all the possibilities, including sexual addiction. Sexual fantasies and desires are the erotic code underlying addiction. Learn how to make a differential diagnosis, provide accurate and empathetic treatment for the patient and their partner, and examine your own countertransference which often interferes with treating sexually disordered patients.
 
TELECLASSES ARE ON-THE-PHONE CLASSES - YOU DO NOT NEED TO JOIN LIVE - YOU WILL RECEIVE A RECORDING OF THE CLASS TO LISTEN ON YOUR OWN TIME
 
COST: $195 for four part series
 
Week 1 From Sexual acting out to sexual acting in?
What is Sexual Dependency Syndrome? What is Sex Addiction and does it exist? What is Hypersexuality and when does sex become compulsive? And, what is Sexual Anorexia and Asexuality? How do hypo-sexual behaviors affect relationships and why do they exist?
 
Week 2 Understanding the suffering under the sexual behaviors. Cracking the erotic code for nonsexual meanings.
Differential diagnosis and empathic communication regarding compulsive pornography use, sexual fantasies, affairs and infidelity, fetishes and paraphilias. Learn what these things mean and how to help reduce the pain and misunderstandings they cause for individuals and couples.
 
Week 3 Disclosure. When is it helpful, when is it harmful. The nuts and bolts to using disclosure with couples.
What is the difference between privacy and secrecy? After pornography addiction, or an affair, or sex addiction, how do couples recover? In order for there to be new monogamy agreements and erotic recovery, how do we help couples go from detectives to partners again?
 
Week 4 Sexual Disorientation. Helping clients understand their sexual orientation and fantasies which are congruent with their own values.
Can straight men have sex with men and not be gay? Are women naturally bisexual? If someone has a fantasy about a transgendered person, does this mean they should leave their straight non trans partner? How does pornography and infidelity and sexually compulsive behaviors affect fantasy and distort or enhance sexual reality? And how do we help individuals and couples through the confusing landscape to their own sexual health and happiness?
 
To register online for this class go to http://www.joekortclasses.com/default.asp?id=3119
 
Joe's Books
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If you are interested in purchasing any of these books you can click on any one of them above or go to  my website and purchase autographed copies from me personally.