News & Events
"The Porn Factor" October Pre-Conference Seminar
Posted: August 7, 2010
Larry Maltz LCSW and Wendy Maltz LCSW will be presenting a half day pre-conference seminar on Wednesday October 20, 2010 in Phoenix, Arizona for professionals. The seminar is part of a 4-day conference presented by the Association for the Treatment of Sexual Abusers (ATSA). The Maltz’s seminar, “The Porn Factor: Understanding the Nature and Impact of Pornography,” will examine the powerful characteristics of today’s porn and help professionals identify the serious negative consequences of porn use/abuse, as well as provide information on treatment stages, strategies and interventions.
For more information and to register on-line, go to www.ATSA.com.
WWW.ATSA.COM
"Things You Didn't Know About Porn" Series on YouTube
Posted: August 3, 2010
Brain scientist researcher and journalist Marnia Robinson has created a three-part YOU Tube series entitled “Things You Didn’t Know About Porn.” The series is straightforward, engaging, and non-shaming. It treats today’s industry-driven, on-demand porn as a product, similar to junk food, which, while appealing and easy to get, can create serious health problems for consumers.
Recorded in England, this video slide presentation explains porn’s appeal and impact on the brain. It reveals how a steady reliance on porn can eventually harm self-esteem, damage interpersonal relationships, shape sexual interests in negative ways, and create a full-blown addiction. While the series is aimed at educating adolescent boys and their parents, adult men in recovery tell us it is helping them understand the negative impact of porn and what they now need to do to heal from it. Reuniting.info is a relationship-based, sex-positive site that maintains a popular forum for men who are incorporating a “brain repair” focus in their recovery from porn addiction.
CLICK HERE to view the series “Things You Didn’t Know About Porn”
Wendy on Sirius’ “Doctor Radio” show June 21st
Posted: June 16, 2010
Wendy Maltz LCSW will be interviewed by Dr. Virginia Sadock on the “Doctor Radio” Sexual Health Program Monday, June 21st at 12 noon Eastern time (9 am Pacific time). They will discuss Wendy’s book, The Porn Trap: The Essential Guide to Overcoming Problems Caused by Pornography and provide information on what to do when porn use has become harmful to an individual and a couple relationship. Host Dr. Sadock is a psychiatrist and a clinical professor of psychiatry, human sexuality and marital therapy at New York University.
The Doctor Radio show is a broadcast of the Sirius Satellite Radio.
To learn more about the show
CLICK HERE
http://www.sirius.com/doctorradio
Listeners are invited to call in and ask questions.
You can call Doctor Radio at
1-877-NYU-DOCS
1-877-698-3627
Wendy to Speak in Boston June 12, 2010
Posted: May 23, 2010
Wendy Maltz LCSW will be a featured guest presenter at the Stop Porn Culture Conference on Saturday, June 12th at Wheelock College in Boston, MA. She will examine "The Personal Hazards of Porn," discussing the powerful characteristics of today’s porn that draw people into it and make it difficult to quit. Wendy will describe how habitual porn use can result in serious problems, such as low self-esteem, mood disturbances, social isolation, sex and relationship difficulties, and full-blown sexual compulsions and addictions. Wendy will also provide an overview of successful recovery strategies and dynamic healing techniques.For more information: CLICK HERE
NJ Training Seminar for Professionals, May 14, 2010
Posted: April 29, 2010
Wendy Maltz LCSW DST and Larry Maltz LCSW will present a day-long seminar on “Escaping the Porn Trap: Identifying and Treating Problems Caused by Pornography” on Friday, May 14, 2010 in Randolph, New Jersey, sponsored by Family Service of Morris County. The workshop will cover how to identify the most serious negative consequences of porn use, including major mood disturbances, disruption of family and work life, full-blown sexual compulsions and addictions, and the harmful impact on sexual functioning and intimate relationships. We will present a wide variety of treatment strategies and interventions that are designed to facilitate individual and couples healing, including exercises to strengthen motivation, action steps for quitting porn, relapse prevention techniques, and sexual healing exercises. (6 CEUs available through NASW, also approved for AASECT continuing education) For more information and to register contact:Margie at 973-538-5260 (ext. 122) or mwaldrum (at) fsmc (dot) org, or go to:http://www.fsmc.org/ CLICK HERE
"Sex After Sex Abuse" Interview on HealthyPlace.com
Posted: April 19, 2010
Wendy Maltz LCSW, DST was the featured guest Wednesday, April 14th, 2010 on the HealthyPlace TV Show, the online mental health TV show that airs over the HealthyPlace.com website. The program focused on how experiences such as incest, rape and molestation can harm a person’s sexuality. Wendy describe common sexual repercussions of sexual abuse such as avoiding or being afraid of sex, having trouble being emotionally present in sex, engaging in compulsive or inappropriate sex, experiencing negative reactions to touch, having unwanted sexual fantasies, and being troubled with sexual functioning difficulties. Wendy also talks about sexual healing as a dynamic process survivors can employ to reclaim a positive sense of what sex is and develop new skills for experiencing touch and sex in positive, life-affirming ways.
HealthyPlace.com is the largest consumer mental health site, providing comprehensive, trusted information on psychological disorders and psychiatric medications from both a consumer and expert point of view. The show is available on-demand through their permalinks and will play continuously on their site, for one week beginning April 28th.
To access: CLICK HERE
Functions of Sexual Fantasies excerpt on AlterNet.org
Posted: April 16, 2010
The highly popular AlterNet.org website is currently featuring a long and meaty excerpt taken from Wendy’s book, Private Thoughts: Exploring the Power of Women's Sexual Fantasies (coauthored with Suzie Boss) on their "Sex and Relationships" page. The excerpt describes, and illustrates with examples, nine positive functions of sexual fantasies: enhancing self-esteem and attractivenessincreasing sexual interest and desirefacilitating orgasmcelebrating the presentsatisfying curiosityrehearsing future possibilitiesrelieving stress and tensionpreserving a pleasant memorycoping with past hurts To read the article, go to:http://www.alternet.org/sex/146452/9_reasons_sex_fantasies_are_good_for_youor CLICK HERE
"The Porn Trap" now available in paperback
Posted: April 3, 2010
Harper paperback, a division of HarperCollins publishers has just released the softcover edition of our book, The Porn Trap: The Essential Guide to Overcoming Problems Caused by Pornography. It is available for order and purchase in many major bookstores and from on-line booksellers.
\For more information CLICK HERE
Internet Talk Radio interview with Wendy 3/19/2010 at 6:00 PST
Posted: March 16, 2010
Join Wendy Maltz LCSW DST and Ms. HeartBeat, host Deborrah Cooper, in a discussion of relationship problems caused by pornography. We’ll discuss why it’s so easy to develop a problem with porn, and how relationships are being challenged. You can call in with questions and comments: 347-327-9215. To learn more and listen,
CLICK HERE
Wendy's Lead Article in The Psychotherapy Networker Magazine
Posted: November 12, 2009
The November-December 2009 issue of the Psychotherapy Networker Magazine features a lead article by Wendy Maltz CSW DST entitled "Out of the Shadows." In this groundbreaking story Wendy provides a moving personal account and psycho-social overview of how pornography has changed in the last forty years from a form of entertainment that was considered harmless and even therapeutic, to a powerful product capable of harming mental, sexual, and relationship health. This issue of the magazine also features articles by fellow sexuality professionals Joe Kort MA writing a contrasting article in praise of pornography and Barry McCarthy PhD describing a new model for treating couples sexuality concerns. The Psychotherapy Networker is an award-winning premiere publication in the mental health field.
To download and read the article CLICK HERE
For information on the entire issue visit: www.psychotherapynetworker.org The Psychotherapy Networker Magazine
Free Teleseminar on Sexual Recovery with Wendy Maltz
Posted: November 10, 2009
You can now listen to the teleseminar Wendy Maltz LCSW DST gave on October 15, 2009 entitled “How to reestablish physical intimacy in a relationship damaged by addictive sexual behavior” . This audio interview with Mark Brouwer of www.Sexual-Sanity.com is free. Wendy discusses how couples can reestablish emotional trust, strengthen mutual understanding, and develop new approaches to touch and sex that are richly rewarding and supportive of sexual recovery.
To listen to the call go to:http://www.audioacrobat.com/play/WYv35Dc4 or CLICK HERE
To download the Sexual Sanity Action Guide (cut and paste the following address in your browser):http://www.mediafire.com/file/ynwmzrqafjz/Teleseminar - Action Guide - Oct 15 - Interview - Wendy Maltz.pdf
Larry & Wendy To Speak in Portland, Oregon
Posted: November 10, 2009
Wendy Maltz LCSW and Larry Maltz LCSW will present a workshop from 1 - 5:30 pm on Friday, January 22, 2010 entitled, "The Porn Factor: Understanding the Nature and Impact of Pornography" in Portland, Oregon. This training is for parole officers and sexual offender treatment specialists and is sponsored by the Oregon Chapter of the Association for the Treatment of Sexual Abusers. For additional information CLICK HERE\ or contact Cory Jewell Jensen, M.S. at CBI (503) 644-2772 or visit ATSA on-line at http://www.atsa.com/index.html
Journal of Sex & Marital Therapy praises "The Porn Trap"
Posted: October 1, 2009
In the May 2009 issue of the Journal of Sex and Marital Therapy, Dr. Jeanne Shaw presents a detailed review of The Porn Trap. She says that as a seasoned therapist it’s rare to find a book that changes her perspective on a sexual topic, but that’s just what The Porn Trap did. Dr. Shaw describes The Porn Trap as “a guide developed specifically for people whose porn use is spiraling out of control, who want to stop their destructive behaviors and avoid serious consequences and losses. The book provides an opportunity for porn users and their partners to become aware of risks and negative impacts. It focuses on rebuilding self-respect, achieving recovery, improving intimacy, and developing a satisfying sexual relationship without porn. This book is written in a nonjudgmental, compassionate way, making it valuable for therapists and patients, alike. Conversational writing style and progressive organization allows for easy reading and understanding of a dichotomized and controversial topic.” Dr. Shaw concludes her review saying “The Porn Trap lets people who have run into problems with porn use know that their problems are understandable and they are not alone. It also shows the way to healing so they can separate themselves from porn,reclaim their sexuality, and enjoy self-pleasuring and partner sex in ways that are ultimately more rewarding and life-affirming than what porn has tooffer.” The full review can be obtained through Informaworld http://www.informaworld.com/smpp/content~db=all~content=a910358330 Informaworld
“The Porn Trap” praised on Quranclub.net
Posted: September 13, 2009
One of our goals in writing “The Porn Trap” was to create a book that appeals to people of many religions as well as to those with a secular perspective. Thus, we have been delighted that The Porn Trap has received positive recommendations from a wide variety of readers, including Christians, Jews, Buddhists, Hindus, Agnostics, and, most recently, Muslims. In a review on Quranclub.net, a site devoted to improving the lives of people of the Islamic faith, writer Ikram Kurdi praises the The Porn Trap as bringing hope and recovery to users of pornography. He states, “This book is the closest thing we can get to Islamic pornography counseling and recovery. Addiction to pornography is a problem that a lot of people have and unfortunately, Muslims are not immune from it. Pornography is highly addictive and easily available. And contrary to popular belief, marriage doesn't solve the problem. What are the real problems that pornography creates? Why should you NOT look at porn? How do you heal yourself from this disease? How do you help someone else heal? The knowledge and guidance in The Porn Trap, The Essential Guide to Overcoming Problems Caused by Pornography can save you, or your loved ones, from a lifetime of pain and an undesirable afterlife.”
CLICK HERE TO READ FULL REVIEW AND COMMENTS
A Lively Talk on Being a Sex Therapist
Posted: June 9, 2009
You are invited to listen to a fun talk that Wendy Maltz gave a few months ago to a large group of professional women in Eugene. Here she shares key concepts about ensuring healthy sexuality, overcoming common sexual problems, and welcoming life-affirming sexual passion and pleasure. CLICK HERE TO LISTEN to the presentation "What I Learned in Thirty Years as a Sex Therapist". (about 40 minutes long)
Newsweek On-line Article -- Porn as a Prescription?
Posted: May 31, 2009
In a May 20, 2009 NEWSWEEK web exclusive "Rx vs. XXX" journalist Tony Dokoupil examines the pros and cons of using a testosterone supplement to treat problems with low testosterone in men. At issue are whether "Low-T" is a real and significant problem, and whether the potential negative side-effects of medication such as sweating, unseemly hair, an unexplained penis disorder, and breast growth would discourage this type of treatment. Dokoupil also explores a suggestion that regularly watching porn could be used as better alternative for increasing the level of testosterone. He quotes Wendy Maltz, coauthor of The Porn Trap, in sharing that using pornography is not a good idea because it carries serious psychological, physical, and relationship risks, as well. CLICK HERE to read Tony's article.
Wendy Keynotes a Conference on the Harmful Effects of Porn
Posted: April 25, 2009
Wendy was the keynote speaker today for a large conference in Salt Lake City on Protecting Children and Families from the Harmful Effects of Pornography sponsored by the Utah Coalition Against Pornography. Her presentation focused on how early exposure to and compulsive use of pornography can influence sexual development and expression in ways that harm an individual's ability to experience deeply satisfying love-based sexuality. Wendy also presented ways parents can reduce the likelihood that their child will develop a problem with porn that include validating a child's curiosity about sex, providing age-appropriate sex information and sex education, maintaining a calm, non-shaming attitude about exposure to porn, maintaining an emotionally real and caring relationship with your child, maintaining a porn-free home environment, modeling human empathy and respect, and educating children about the potential problems caused by pornography. The 800 participants at the conference included educators, clergy, and mental health professionals, as well as the public.
Professional Training on Porn Addiction & Recovery Praised
Posted: April 22, 2009
Larry and Wendy Maltz provided a day-long professional training entitled "Escaping the Porn Trap: Treating Problems Caused by Pornography" on April 17th in Portland, Oregon. It was sponsored by the Mentorship Institute and AMHA-OR. Participants described the Maltzes as "extremely knowledgeable and skilled presenters" who present an "honest and balanced approach that is not moralistic or judgmental". The workshop was also described as "well-organized" and providing up-to-date information and much-needed tools for addressing a serious and growing problem being revealed in therapist's offices. This was the third time the Maltzes have given this day-long training seminar together. They presented in Edmonton, Canada (at the Lousage Institute) and Eugene, Oregon (with the Oregon Mental Health Practitioners Association) in the fall of 2008. Additional trainings are being planned for 2010 in locations such as New Jersey, Texas and other locations.
THE PORN TRAP deemed "EXCELLENT" in med journal review
Posted: March 30, 2009
Writing in the Fall 2008 issue of the Annals of Behavioral Science and Medical Education Family Medicine and Psychiatry Professor Amy Ellwood LCSW of the University of Nevada recommends The Porn Trap as a groundbreaking self-help guide for individuals with pornography concerns and an excellent resource for students in the medicine and sexuality fields.