When Sex Drives Don’t Match: Tools for Helping Couples Through Desire Discrepancy

Differences in sexual desire—known as desire discrepancy—are among the most common, emotionally charged, and misunderstood issues couples bring to therapy. As a therapist, it can be difficult to know where to start, what to assess, and how to intervene without adding pressure or shame.

This engaging, skills-based 3-hour workshop will give you a clear framework for understanding, assessing, and treating desire discrepancy in both couples and individuals. You’ll walk away with concrete tools, fresh perspectives, and practical interventions you can use immediately.

What You’ll Learn

• Build a foundational understanding of desire discrepancy and why it occurs

• Learn ways to assess contributing factors in a respectful and collaborative manner

• Explore therapeutic tools that reduce pressure, foster connection, and expand intimacy options

• Gain strategies to help clients shift perspective, improve communication, and navigate differences more effectively

• Deepen your confidence in addressing sexual concerns in diverse relationships

How This Training Works

This is an interactive live Zoom workshop with lecture, case examples, demonstrations, guided exercises, and space for Q&A. You’ll also receive a PDF workbook to support your learning and help you integrate the material into your clinical practice.

Who Should Attend

• Aspiring sex therapists

• Couples therapists

• Licensed mental health professionals

• Graduate students in counseling, social work, or psychology

Workshop Details

• Date & Time: Saturday, September 13, 2025 | 1:00–4:00 PM CT

• Location: Live on Zoom (no recording will be provided)

• Cost: $47 with AASECT CEUs

• Includes: Participant workbook (PDF)

Continuing Education Credits

This program meets requirements for social work ceu's in the state of Texas.

“This program meets the requirements of the American Association of Sexuality Educators,

Counselors and Therapists (AASECT) and is approved for CE credits. These CE credits may be applied toward AASECT certification and renewal of certification.”

This program meets the requirements for 3 AASECT Continuing Education Credits in the following Core Knowledge Areas: Core Knowledge E, I, M and Sex Therapy 3

To receive CE credit, participants must attend the entire workshop and complete an evaluation form.

“Completion of this program does not ensure or guarantee AASECT certification. For further information please contact info@aasect.org.”