Dr. Marsh is a licensed psychologist and an
AASECT-Certified sex therapist and sex therapy
supervisor. Dr. Marsh focuses treatment on the
specific needs of each individual, giving special
attention to balancing the needs of each member of
a couple or family. She encourages her clients to be
open and direct about what they want from their
significant others and from her. She explores each
client’s positive motivations and individual needs to
help them increase self-compassion, empathy for
significant partners or family members, and
closeness in important relationships.
Dr. Marsh’s specialty areas include trauma, sexuality
throughout the life cycle, sexual abuse, affairs,
depression and anxiety, parenting issues, and loss
and grief. Dr. Marsh uses EMDR therapy as a
modality to assist with many issues, particularly
trauma resolution. In addition to her work as a
therapist, Dr. Marsh was the Director of the Sex
Therapy Track at Thomas Jefferson University’s
Couple & Family Therapy Master’s program for
fifteen years. She continues to supervise sex
therapy students and established couple and sex
therapists. Her clinical work has included treatment
of adolescents in inpatient and outpatient settings,
families in residential or outpatient settings, and
couples in various stages of development, crisis and conflict. She has been a teacher of the PREP and
PAIRS couples courses and integrates specific
communication and conflict resolution tools,
depending upon the client’s needs.
Sexual Desire Discrepancy in Couples: Why Can't You Be More Like Me?
One of the most common problems presented in couple and sex therapy is differences in sexual desire. For some couples this difference causes occasional mild or moderate tension, yet in others it becomes a source of major dissatisfaction, unhappiness, resentment and even threats to the future of the relationship. And if sexuality or sexual need is rooted in biology, as some people believe, what can be done about this common area of distress? In this presentation, Dr. Marsh will (1) explore the nature of desire from different viewpoints, (2) discuss aspects of the Intersystem Approach which ofte...Read moren affect sexual desire, (3) present relevant focal points for couple assessment and (4) suggest various treatment strategies for couples in distress over desire differences. The workshop will include experiential elements so participants can discuss their viewpoints and case dilemmas in small groups. Dr. Marsh will present illustrative cases of desire discrepancy and share treatment strategies which may be helpful. There will be time allotted for Q & A as well. Less...
Learning Objectives
- Participants will be able to list three factors which affect desire and give an example of each.
- Participants will be able to describe one method of couple assessment which can help a couple increase their understanding and compassion for one another.
- Participants will be able to choose and describe one treatment strategy which can help couples increase their satisfaction with their sexual relationship.
Learning Levels
- Intermediate
Friday, March 28, 2025
Live Interactive Webinar
09:00 AM EDT - 12:00 PM EDT
Register for this WebinarCE Information - Earn 3 CE Credit Hours
CE Approvals
American Psychological Association
Council for Relationships is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. Council for Relationships maintains responsibility for this program and its content.
American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors and Therapists
This program meets the requirements of the American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors, and Therapists. These CE credits may be applied toward AASECT certification and renewal of certification.
Council for Relationships # 11-111A. (Expires 6/30/2025)
Completion of this program does not ensure or guarantee AASECT Certification. For further information please contact ce@aasect.org.
Council for Relationships # 11-111A. (Expires 6/30/2025)
Completion of this program does not ensure or guarantee AASECT Certification. For further information please contact ce@aasect.org.
CE Process Info
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