Collaborating with a Pelvic Floor PT and Sex Therapist on your Sexual Concerns
"How can we honor our individual cultures while building 'our' culture together?"
In this workshop, you will be able to:
Describe three key functions of the pelvic floor and two ways in which dysfunction in each area can manifest.
List five specific conditions commonly treated by pelvic floor physical therapy.
Explain two distinct scenarios where a mental health therapist should consider referring a client to a pelvic floor physical therapist, including at least one specific client complaint in each scenario.
Identify three potential emotional responses a client might experience during pelvic floor physical therapy treatment that could impact their mental health therapy.
Outline two concrete strategies for effective collaboration between a mental health therapist and a pelvic floor physical therapist, including at least one example of information each professional could share with the other.
This workshop aims to provide mental health and couples therapists with an understanding of the pelvic floor's crucial functions and how its dysfunction can present in clients. Participants will learn about conditions commonly addressed by pelvic floor physical therapy and gain insight into when and why referrals are beneficial. The course will also explore the emotional experiences clients may have during pelvic floor treatment and strategies for effective collaboration between therapists and physical therapists.
This course is designed to appeal to clinicians at all levels of experience.
Event Details
When: Thursday July 17th, 6-8 pm PST
Where: Online - secure Zoom room
How Much: FREE | add-on CEU available
CEUs: 1 CEU for $10
Recording: Nope. Live only.
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Instructor Bio
Dr. Karah Charette, PT, DPT, RYT
Dr. Karah is originally from Buffalo, NY and received a B.A. in Biology and Dance from Hobart and William Smith Colleges. She received her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Columbia University. She co-owns a pelvic health practice in Oakland called Bodyful Physical Therapy and Wellness. A dancer for more than 20 years, Karah has an embodied sense of the wisdom of the body and non-verbal expression. Karah is also a 200 hour registered yoga teacher after training in Ashtanga Vinyasa style in Thailand. She is certified in classic and contemporary mat and reformer Pilates techniques. Karah is currently studying Body-Mind Centering® with Mary Lou Seereiter. She focuses on evidence based care that pulls from comprehensive pain science and polyvagal theory. Karah uses skilled manual therapy techniques as well as individualized and somatic-informed exercise during sessions to promote sustainable change from the level of the nervous system.
CA BBS CONTINUING EDUCATION PROGRAM POLICIES
David F Khalili, LMFT is approved by the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists to sponsor continuing education for MFTs, LCSWs, LPCCs, and LEPs licensed through the California Board of Behavioral Sciences. CEPA Provider # 1000132. David F Khalili, LMFT maintains responsibility for this program/course and its content. Contact him at www.rousetherapy.com, phone 415-200-2119, 4124 18th St, San Francisco, CA 94114, or admin@rousetherapy.com.
To receive your CE certificate: Pay the ticket price, watch the live workshop with your camera on, and complete a brief evaluation after the workshop.
Grievance Policy: For this course, “Instructor” refers to Tijanna Eaton and David Khalili Marriage and Family Therapy, Inc.
If there is a grievance, the participants will be asked to put their concerns in writing to David Khalili david@rousetherapy.com.
If the grievance concerns the instructor, the content presented by the instructor, or the style of presentation, the individual filing the grievance will be asked to put his/her comments in written format. The participant will receive a written response in 1-2 business days. When necessary, the participant will receive a full refund.
If the grievance concerns a workshop offering, its content, level of presentation, or the facilities in which the workshop was offered, the instructor will mediate and will be the final arbitrator. If the participant requests action, the instructor:
a. attempt to move the participant to another workshop or
b. provide a credit for a subsequent year's workshop or
c. provide a full refund of the workshop fee.
Actions 4b and 4c will require a written note, documenting the grievance, for record keeping purposes. The grieved individual need not sign the note.
Refund Policy: Refunds are not available on all items, especially live webinars (see individual promotional materials). Refunds are always available if CE item was purchased in error. Full refunds for CE test payment itself will be granted when the request is submitted in writing and a post-test has not been submitted and graded. Refunds will be issued within 7 days of request to the payment method used to pay for the original purchase.
Disability Accommodations: Arrangements can be made for those with disabilities or special needs; please contact Rosalie Del Toro, MA at 415-200-2119, admin@rousetherapy.com or the address above.
Continuing Education Units: 1 continuing education unit available for LMFTs, LCSWs, LPCCs, and LEPs in California. Outside of California, check with your states licensing board.
Format and Length:
Live zoom meeting. Total running time 60 minutes.
Topic Area:
Clinical practice
Instructional Level:
All levels
Live Course Completion Requirements:
Live viewers must complete an online evaluation at the end of the course to obtain their CE certificate via email.
Who Should Attend:
Counselors, masters or doctoral level clinical social workers, marriage and family therapists, and licensed professional counselors. Other wellness providers who work with couples, especially queer couples.
Course Date:
July 17, 2025
Conflict of Interest Statement:
There is no potential conflict of interest or outside commercial support for this course.
Refund Grievance Policy:
Click here for the full refund and grievance policy.
Contact Information:
For any inquiries related to subject matter guidance, correction, grading, comments, or problem resolution, please contact us at admin@rousetherapy.com
David F Khalili, LMFT is approved by the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists to sponsor continuing education for MFTs, LCSWs, LPCCs, and LEPs licensed through the California Board of Behavioral Sciences. CEPA Provider # 1000132.