Friday Continuing Education Series: Betrayed Partners of Sex Addicts, Jeanne Vattuone, LCSW

MARIN CAMFT FRIDAY CONTINUING EDUCATION SERIES
Friday, February 14, 2020
Betrayed Partners of Sex Addicts
Jeanne Vattuone, LCSW 

Too often, when it comes to the treatment of sex addiction, betrayed partners feel isolated, embarrassed, hurt, and deeply confused. They are often wonder who their relationship partner really is, what other secrets they have, and how they can possibly move past this immense pain.  In this training, Certified Sex Addition Therapist and Certified Clinical Partner Specialist Jeanne Vattuone will describe the unique experiences of sex addiction betrayed partners and the recommended assessment and treatment protocols for this population.  The unique experience of sexual trauma via the addictive relationship will also be discussed in detail. 

After attending this presentation participants will be able to:

• Explain the differences in the experience of partners of sex addicts vs partners of other substance or process addictions
  
• Describe the sexual impacts that occur for some partners in sex addiction
  
• Describe the normal and typical trauma presentation that occurs in partners
  

Licensed as a LCSW since 1998, Jeanne Vattuone has helped those affected by traumatic experiences for over twenty years.  She has worked in school systems, child protective services, private foster care, crisis response to natural disasters and private practice focusing on trauma and addiction.  Jeanne is certified as a Certified Sex Addiction Therapist Supervisor (CSAT-S), a Certified Clinical Partner Specialist Supervisor (CCPS-S) and is trained in EMDR and Brainspotting.   Jeanne is co-founder of Willow Tree Counseling, an intensive outpatient program for sex addicts and betrayed partners in Northern California. 

Jeanne embraces the trauma model for her work with partners as well as addicts, and is a consistent presenter at national conferences about sex addiction and partner betrayal. 

She volunteers with Green Cross, an organization that provides crisis trauma services to those impacted by national disasters, enjoys organic gardening and volunteering with local animal rescue agencies. 

• Time: Networking is from 11:30 to 12:00 p.m. The presentation begins at 12:00 pm and ends at 2:00 p.m. A delicious lunch will be served.

• Cost: Free for Marin CAMFT members, $10 for non-members.

• Location: 185 North Redwood Drive, San Rafael, CA 94903 - Mount Tamalpais Conference Room CLICK for Directions

• Information: For more information about the Friday Continuing Education Series and about joining the Committee, please contact CE Director, Laurie Buntain.
  

• Continuing Education Goal: Marin CAMFT is committed to offering continuing education courses to train LMFTs, LCSWs, LPCCs and LEPs to treat any client in an ethically and clinically sound manner based upon current accepted standards of practice. Course completion certificates will be awarded at the conclusion of the training and upon participant’s submission of his or her completed evaluation.

• Marin CAMFT encourages those who attend its events to respect the fact that some individuals may have allergies to fragrances and pet dander. We ask that you refrain from introducing these elements into our meeting room. Registered service animals are welcome, of course.

• Grievance Procedure: Marin CAMFT will respond to complaints in a reasonable, ethical and timely manner, when submitted by program attendees in writing to the CE Director.

• Anti-Discrimination Policy: Marin CAMFT shall not discriminate against any individual or group with respect to any service, program or activity based on gender, race, creed, national origin, sexual orientation, religion, age or other prohibited basis. Marin CAMFT does not require attendees to adhere to any particular religion or creed in order to participate in training. Marin CAMFT will not promote or advocate for a single modality of treatment that is discriminatory or likely to harm clients based on current accepted standards or practice.

• CE: This workshop meets the qualifications for two hours of continuing education for LMFTs, LCSWs, LEPs and LPCCs. These will be provided by Marin CAMFT (CAMFT Provider # 56895), which is approved by CAMFT to sponsor CE for LMFTs, LCSWs, LPCCs and LEPs. Marin CAMFT maintains responsibility for this program and its contents contact Laurie Buntain, Continuing Education Director for more information.