Psychotherapy and Sexuality – Where Do Addiction, Pornography, and Moral Incongruity Begin and End? A Conversation with David Ley
This webinar is for mental health professionals, therapists, and individuals interested in the topics of sexuality, sex therapy, and the impact of pornography on mental health.
Everyone has their opinions, and this can be especially true when it comes to controversial topics such as pornography and addiction. Moving beyond our moral beliefs to what research shows can be challenging, particularly when the science in these areas is imperfect. As is often the case, scientific inquiry can often produce surprising results that challenge us to rethink our practice.
This webinar offers reflections on sexuality, sex therapy, the role of the therapist, and the problems in terms such as “addiction.” It also reviews recent studies of moral incongruity and its implications for treatment.
Who's Presenting
David Ley
David Ley is a clinical psychologist, sex therapist and author, based in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He’s the author of several books and research articles on sexuality, including his controversial books The Myth of Sex Addiction, and Ethical Porn for Dicks, a Man’s Guide to Responsible Viewing Pleasure. Dr. Ley has served as an expert witness in numerous forensic trials regarding sexuality and is a frequent guest in media around the world, with appearances in the New York Times, CNN and Time Magazine, as well as Hustler and Playboy magazines. He trains sex therapists through the Sexual Health Alliance and runs a large behavioral health nonprofit agency in New Mexico.