While the majority of the hundreds of sessions at the Smart Marriages conference prepare couples to build
strong marriages and avoid infidelity, the sessions listed here are specifically targeted
to sex and infidelity issues.
The sessions below were recorded live at the
12th Annual 2008 Smart Marriages Conference and are available
on CD or MP3 at 800-241-7785 or at
http://www.iplaybacksmartmarriages.com
CDs $15 each or order 12 or more and they're $12.50 each.
Downloads are $9.95 each (no shipping!)
Keynotes are available on DVDs - $29.95.
P-4 Thurs, July 3, 4pm
The Sex-Starved Wife
Michele Weiner-Davis, MSW Low desire in husbands is one of America's best kept secrets. A recent survey
busts this myth, sheds light on what really goes on in the bedroom, and helps us
help couples bridge the desire gap.
207
Ecstasy Without Guilt
Joe Beam
Understand the inherent causes of “low” and “no” sex
marriages and an approach to help more “conservative”
couples find excitement and fulfillment.
208
Torn Asunder: Mending Infidelity – TOOB
Dave Carder, MA
This model provides a structure to stabilize marriages in
the crucial first 90 days; skills to differentiate types of
infidelity and to start forgiveness and trust building; plus homework.
301
Mating in Captivity: Unlocking Erotic Intelligence
Esther Perel, MA
Explore the paradoxical relation of domesticity and sexual desire
– when security needs clash with our pursuit of passion. Help
couples sustain desire over the long haul while respecting
needs for safety and stability.
314
Sex and Romance in the Biblical Marriage – TOOB
Hon Jim Sheridan, JD, MBA
Scripture describes marriage as a relationship between
equals filled with passion and love. Learn how to put
this into practice with disagreements, sex, and the
realities of lifelong marriage.
407
Internet Sex Addiction – TOOB
Mark Laaser, PhD, MDiv
Porn, the #1 seller on the internet, has become extremely
damaging to marriage. Learn to recognize the symptoms,
prevent and help overcome addiction to internet sex and
create or enhance ministry to sex addicts and their spouses.
507
Married Sex for Men
Michael Metz, PhD, Barry McCarthy, PhD
Ten things men need to know to deal with the common
problems – low desire, porn addiction, erectile dysfunction,
premature ejaculation, etc. – to build a healthy, pleasurable sex life.
508
Infidelity Recovery Strategies
Rick Reynolds, MSW, MPA
Learn to identify the motivations of both hurt and unfaithful
spouses and help them develop empathy, stop intrusive
thoughts and endless questions, and reach forgiveness and healing.
607
Hot Monogamy – TOOB
Pat Love, EdD, Kathleen McFadden, CLE
The death of passion often heralds the end of a marriage.
Proven techniques help couples restore this vital energy.
Pragmatic strategies presented with humor and clinical savvy.
608
Beyond Affairs: Prevention and Recovery
Anne and Brian Bercht
Learn how to not only recover from infidelity, but to
make your marriage even stronger, from a couple that’s
been there. Also, how to establish a BAN recovery support
group in your community.
807
Marital Sex As it Ought to Be
Barry McCarthy, PhD
When it's good, it’s great. When it's bad or non-existent,
it's a bummer. Learn what it takes to have great marital sex
– intimate and erotic – and how to prevent and resolve sexual problems.
INSTITUTES: NOT RECORDED
906 One Day - Sunday, July 6
Working with Couples and Sexual Addiction
Mark Laaser, PhD, MDiv
Learn crucial tools for working with couples that are dealing with the pain of sexual addiction.
Recognize the symptoms and develop a recovery plan for the addict, spouse and couple.
$50 spouse discount. Click for more information: /laaser.ed.html
911 One Day - Sunday, July 6
Couples Sexual Awareness: Developing a Premarital and Marital Sexuality Program
Barry McCarthy, PhD
Sexual problems are the major cause of separation and divorce in the first 4 years
of marriage. Learn to help couples develop their sexual style, eroticize their marriage,
prevent affairs, decide on family planning, confront sexual secrets, understand gender differences in
intimacy and eroticism, and address sexual dysfunction. For premarital or marital education,
and marital enhancement. $50 spouse discount. Click for more information:
http://www.smartmarriages.com/mccarthy.html
Each of the sessions listed below will be recorded live at the
11th Annual 2007 Smart Marriages Denver Conference and available on
CD or MP3 at 800-241-7785 or at
http://www.iplaybacksmartmarriages.com
CDs $15 each or order 12 or more and they're $12.50 each.
Downloads are $9.95 each.
DVDs are available of the Keynote sessions - $29.95
757-602
Rekindling Desire
Barry McCarthy, PhD
One in five marriages is non-sexual, i.e., have sex less than 10 times a year.
Specific exercises bridge the cycles of avoidance and self-consciousness and
reestablish desire. Case illustrations.
757-704
The #1 Key to Incredible Sex
Mark Gungor
Learn a humorous and incredibly effective approach to understanding the
misinformation that kills off sex and passion, and how to turn things around.
757-308
Affairproofing Marriage
Frank Pittman, MD, Tina Pittman Wagers, MSW, PsyD
Teach behaviors like honesty, intimacy, equality, and
manners to steer people away from the enemies of monogamy:
narcissism, romanticism, and hanging out with people who
have the habits and attitudes of chimpanzees.
757-208
Infidelity and Forgiveness
Janis Abrahms Spring, PhD
It takes two to forgive. Teach partners the intimate dance
of taking responsibility, experiencing heartfelt
apology, letting go of pain, and learning the lessons
that will help them repair and grow.
757-508
Affairs: Step-by-Step to Recovery
Michele Weiner-Davis, MSW
There isn’t one right approach, but it helps to have a map
of the territory. How much disclosure? When? Moratoriums?
Why? Learn a flexible, adaptable structure that helps.
757-608
Staying Together When Affairs Pull You Apart
Stephen Judah, PhD
21 steps facilitate resolution through revelation, crisis,
realignment, rebuilding, and flourishing using skill-building
for character development, communication, conflict resolution,
and calling.
757-708
Infidelity: Healing Broken Hearts
Rob Scuka, PhD
Understand the challenges and learn how the Relationship
Enhancement (RE) program’s deep empathy and dialogue
processes can help couples heal from the trauma of infidelity.
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Each session below was recorded live at the
10th Annual 2006 Smart Marriages Conference and is available on
CD or MP3 at 800-241-7785 or at
http://www.iplaybacksmartmarriages.com
CDs $15 each or order 12 or more and they're $12.50 each.
Downloads are $9.95 each.
DVDs are available of the Keynote sessions - $29.95
756-P5 KEYNOTE: Porn Addiction - DVD, CD, MP3
Mark Laaser, PhD, MDiv
Porn has become the #1 seller on the internet and extremely damaging to marriage.
Learn to recognize the symptoms and to prevent and help overcome addiction to internet sex.
756-801 Masters Session - DVD, CD, MP3
The Number One Key to Incredible Sex
Mark Gungor
Learn a humorous and incredibly effective approach to
understanding the misinformation that kills off sex and
passion, and how to turn things around.
756-714
Love and Sex Addiction
Jon Marsh, Michele Weiner-Davis, MSW
12-steps is not for everyone. Learn how to use the skills
and value-based PRIDE recovery model for transitioning
couples from traumatic discovery of a love/sex addiction
to healthy partnership.
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