Optimal Sexual Experiences: Group Therapy for Couples
This unique course is dedicated to helping couples experiencing low or no sexual desire, frequency issues, or desire discrepancies. Over 8 weekly sessions, participants will revitalize their sexual experiences in a supportive, fun, and non-judgmental environment. This course is for couples struggling with any type of intimacy issues, such as:
Low desire
Health difficulties interfering with sex
Navigating new types of play
Desire discrepancy
Inorgasmia
Asking for what you want
This course is for everyone!
This course is caters to ALL couples. This includes:
Married or unmarried couples/newer or longer term couples
Couples who are non-monogomous/polyamorous
LGBTQ2sAI+ couples
Couples with faith backgrounds
Couples with or without children
Folks with sexual trauma, attachment trauma, or mental health struggles (anxiety, depression, ADHD),
Folks with vulvodynia/dyspareunia, chronic pain/illness, and any other struggle interfering with optimal sexuality
New or long-term couples; couples considering separation
The program consists of 8 weekly sessions, each lasting 2 hours. Sessions will be hosted online over Zoom.
Upcoming Schedule
Please enquire for the next session dates.
Initial assessments will be conducted to see if the group is right for you.
Investment
This course runs for a total of 8 sessions, each session is 2-hr in length. Registration is limited to 4-6 couples on a first come, first serve basis. If you are not able to make it into the current therapy group we will gladly put you on the waitlist for the next one.
Insurance receipts will provided as psychological skills training provided by a Registered Psychologist.
The price of the course will include a $90 transaction fee. If you would like to pay through e-transfer, please contact us.
Workshop Details
This course is for couples with low/no sexual desire or frequency, and/or desire discrepancy (in which one partner is more interested in sex than the other) who are ready to embark on a journey to enhance their sexual experiences and relationships. The process will involve group therapy over 16 hours. There is a limit of 4 to 6 couples/group. Participants will focus on identifying and communicating their sexual preferences, creating conditions for satisfying sexual experiences, and engaging in home play between sessions. Activities include talks, exercises, discussions, and home play, all within a safe and enjoyable environment for couples to explore their sexual needs and create fulfilling experiences.
The content of the group therapy sessions is based on the work of the Optimal Sexual Experiences Research Team at the University of Ottawa. Their work reveals insights into factors that contribute to extraordinary sexual experiences. This therapeutic group applies this research directly to help ordinary couples cultivate conditions for remarkable intimacy. It also serves as a component of ongoing research into the effectiveness of group therapy in enhancing sexual fulfillment. Early findings suggest that participation in this group is more effective than traditional couples therapy in addressing issues of low desire and frequency, as well as improving overall sexual and relationship satisfaction. Optional participation in the research project involves completing questionnaires before, during, and after the group sessions.
This workshop will help you to:
Recognize and confront limiting sexual myths and beliefs
Communicate effectively about sex with your partner
Learn to navigate conflict in a way that deepens trust and intimacy
Be more aware of the ingredients of your unique sexual desire and pleasure
Deepen your partnership and ability to navigate pleasure together
Bring fun and joy back into your sex life
Course Requirements
Although not required, it is highly suggested that participants take the Mindful Self Compassion workshop before participating in this group. Participants will be asked to meet with course facilitators prior to the course, to ensure eligibility.
It is recommended that participants read the following book before or during the program:
Magnificent Sex: Lessons from Extraordinary Lovers by Peggy Kleinplatz
Testimonials
“My partner and I have been seeing our therapist at Resilience Psychotherapy for more than a year now. She has improved our relationship significantly, helped us to better understand each other’s needs, communicate more effectively, and grow as individuals. Shockingly so, I would say.
When starting out, I had assumed a therapist’s goal was to bring two people closer together. I thought Stefanie might act as an arbitrator during conflict and say who is being unreasonable and who has the higher ground. That’s not how it works.
Her real talent has been in helping us understand each other’s context and communication style by asking the right questions. She never tried to change our messages to each other; she helped to ensure our messages were transmitted effectively and received in the way intended, whatever we felt or wished to say.
Stefanie (our therapist) helped us to see each other and the relationship more objectively. I never got the sense that she was trying to direct our relationship to a particular outcome; instead, she created a safe space to express ourselves and helped us interact constructively to feel understood … and that ultimately led to a better relationship. ” G.W., 34