IPCI is an authorized provider of Continuing Education by the American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors, and Therapists. These CE credits may be applied toward AASECT certification and renewal of certification. AASECT CEs are also authorized by the Indiana Professional Licensing Agency (PLA) to provide CEs for both the behavioral health and psychology boards. Completion of these programs does not ensure or guarantee AASECT certification.
Please see the list below for our 2026 continuing education schedule.
Sex Therapy 201: Assessment & Treatment of Sexual Concerns (In-person, IPCI office)
Date: Friday, May 1st, 2026, 9:00am-4:30pm EST, 6.5 CE credits
Presenter: Dr. Maria Hanzlik, Clinical Psychologist, AASECT-Certified Sex Therapist
Registration Link: https://connect.intuit.com/pay/MariaPHanzlikLlc/scs-v1-017280ac58b143ed9abe36853f79beee6831ab93bc384ab3970285920291b37a36f255deac124d97b76a08fb477b8026?locale=EN_US
Program Description: Sexual concerns are common in clients across the lifespan, yet mental health professionals have little training in how to comfortably and competently address sex in a clinical setting. Join Dr. Maria Hanzlik, Clinical Psychologist and AASECT-Certified Sex Therapist, in learning more about how to better assess and treat sexual issues in individuals and couples. This workshop also allows an opportunity for busy mental health providers to network, share resources, and connect with providers engaging in similar clinical work.
Agenda/Outline:
- Assessment of sexual concerns:
- DSM-5-TR sexual disorders
- Incorporating sexual questions into a general clinical interview
- How to conduct a specific sexual history
- Treatment of sexual concerns
- General sex therapy tools/interventions
- Good Enough Sex Model, Basson Model, Sensate Focus
- General sex therapy tools/interventions
- Special topics:
- Working with children & adolescents
- Perinatal mental health & sex
- Addressing out-of-control sexual behavior
- Couples therapy & sexual concerns
Sex Therapy 201: Assessment & Treatment of Sexual Concerns (In-person, IPCI office)
Date: Friday, September 11th, 2026, 9:00am-4:30pm EST, 6.5 CE credits
Presenter: Dr. Maria Hanzlik, Clinical Psychologist, AASECT-Certified Sex Therapist
Program Description: Sexual concerns are common in clients across the lifespan, yet mental health professionals have little training in how to comfortably and competently address sex in a clinical setting. Join Dr. Maria Hanzlik, Clinical Psychologist and AASECT-Certified Sex Therapist, in learning more about how to better assess and treat sexual issues in individuals and couples. This workshop also allows an opportunity for busy mental health providers to network, share resources, and connect with providers engaging in similar clinical work.
Agenda/Outline:
- Assessment of sexual concerns:
- DSM-5-TR sexual disorders
- Incorporating sexual questions into a general clinical interview
- How to conduct a specific sexual history
- Treatment of sexual concerns
- General sex therapy tools/interventions
- Good Enough Sex Model, Basson Model, Sensate Focus
- General sex therapy tools/interventions
- Special topics:
- Working with children & adolescents
- Perinatal mental health & sex
- Addressing out-of-control sexual behavior
- Couples therapy & sexual concerns
Sensate Focus (In-person, IPCI office)
Date: Friday, July 10th, 2026, 9:00am-4:30pm EST, 6.5 CE credits
Presenter: Dr. Maria Hanzlik, Clinical Psychologist, AASECT-Certified Sex Therapist
Program Description: Sensate Focus has its roots in behaviorism, but as research has evolved, the literature points to how working systemically and incorporating mindfulness-based strategies can reduce sexual difficulties, and improve sexual response and improve sexual satisfaction. This workshop will address the development of sensate focus, how change occurs, when to use this approach, and how to apply the phases of this therapy intervention for the purposes of increasing sexual frequency & satisfaction, reducing of symptoms of sexual dysfunction, and improve overall relationship satisfaction for couples. The training incorporates didactic information, demonstration, and experiential, applied practice.
Agenda/Outline:
- Part 1: Introduction & Background of Sensate Focus:
- History of sensate focus
- Efficacy of sensate focus
- Mechanisms of change (why it works)
- What it is and isn’t
- Assessing couple readiness
- Structure, application, adaptation across different presentations (individuals, trauma-informed)
- Part 2: Applied practice introducing sensate focus to a couple:
- Includes demonstration & practice period in triads
- Part 3: Facilitating sensate focus debriefing session
- Includes demonstration & practice period in triads
Sensate Focus (In-person, IPCI office)
Date: Friday, November 13th, 2026, 9:00am-4:30pm
Presenter: Dr. Maria Hanzlik, Clinical Psychologist, AASECT-Certified Sex Therapist
Program Description: Sensate Focus has its roots in behaviorism, but as research has evolved, the literature points to how working systemically and incorporating mindfulness-based strategies can reduce sexual difficulties, and improve sexual response and improve sexual satisfaction. This workshop will address the development of sensate focus, how change occurs, when to use this approach, and how to apply the phases of this therapy intervention for the purposes of increasing sexual frequency & satisfaction, reducing of symptoms of sexual dysfunction, and improve overall relationship satisfaction for couples. The training incorporates didactic information, demonstration, and experiential, applied practice.
Agenda/Outline:
- Part 1: Introduction & Background of Sensate Focus:
- History of sensate focus
- Efficacy of sensate focus
- Mechanisms of change (why it works)
- What it is and isn’t
- Assessing couple readiness
- Structure, application, adaptation across different presentations (individuals, trauma-informed)
- Part 2: Applied practice introducing sensate focus to a couple:
- Includes demonstration & practice period in triads
- Part 3: Facilitating sensate focus debriefing session
- Includes demonstration & practice period in triads
