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CICS - Contemporary Institute of Clinical Sexology
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Psychosexual and relationship therapy courses for psychologists, counsellors, sexual health professionals, medical doctors and professionals seeking to specialise in sexology. theinstituteofsexology.org
Attire is never neutral. The dilemma: How to balance professional safety (managing transference/eroticism) with authenticity (challenging code-switching).

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#TherapistAttire #ClinicalEthics #CICS
December 16, 2025 at 10:04 AM
Beyond 'Yes' or 'No': The Wheel of Consent

Relationship Therapist Nicola Foster explains Dr. Betty Martin's model deepening our understanding of consent by considering Giving, Receiving, Taking, Allowing. Essential for sharpening therapeutic boundaries.

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December 12, 2025 at 10:02 AM
Principal Julie invites you into a moment of reflection as we close another year.

What's this year been like for you? What do you need to restore yourself for the new year? Do you have any ambitions for 2026 or is your ambition to just be, & preserve your peace?

What are your reflections?
December 10, 2025 at 10:03 AM
Does it matter what a therapist wears?

Julie Sale & Marcelline Menyié team up to explore this ethical question. It’s about transference vs. authenticity, and why what you wear is never neutral.

What you wear is an extension of identity.

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#TherapistAttire #ClinicalEthics #CICS
December 3, 2025 at 10:02 AM
The Bio-Psycho-Social Model: Why your health is more than 'in your head.' 🧠❤️🌍
This essential framework proves mental and physical wellness is influenced by biology, psychology & social. 

#BPSModel #PsychosexualTherapy #SocialScripts #CICS
November 7, 2025 at 10:07 AM
What's the 'magic' ingredient for all relationships? ✨

It's not about agreeing - it's about making the effort to validate and respect their perspective; unless that view crosses a boundary and indicates an unsafe relationship. 

This applies to couples, poly partnerships, friends & family.
November 3, 2025 at 10:02 AM
Are you bored?

Qualified and experienced therapists: If you're running out of high-quality CPD options, you might be interested in the CICS Advanced Diploma in Psychosexual & Relationship Psychotherapy.

This is not a basic course - we're taking a deep dive.

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October 29, 2025 at 10:04 AM