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Connective Therapy Collective

ep 67: The Six Principles of Sexual Health: Balancing Safety And Pleasure (with Doug Braun-Harvey)

What do you do after breaking a relationship agreement? How can we look at sex addiction through a new lens? What’s the difference between a “healthy sexuality” and “sexual health”?

This week our guest, Doug Braun-Harvey, answers these questions and more about what’s working in queer relationships.

The Growth Marriage

The Six Principles of Sexual Health: 6 Sex Conversations You Need To Have With Your Partner with Doug Braun-Harvey

When it comes to sex, we put a lot of effort into avoiding anything that will make us uncomfortable. We make it a point to avoid things that go against our values, things we don’t know much about, or even just conversations that make us anxious. But avoiding “bad” or uncomfortable things doesn’t equate to “sexual health” just like avoiding disease doesn’t equate to physical health. So, today I’m bringing on Doug Braun-Harvey to talk to us about the process of developing sexual health. This process is also the key to creating deeply fulfilling sexual connection.

Sessions by Esther Perel

The Masculinity Paradox: Terry Real, Doug Braun-Harvey, Erlanger Turner

Therapeutic Perspectives on the Core Challenges of Masculinity is a 60 minute panel bringing together three perspectives on modern masculinity and performing therapy with men.

Moderator: Esther Perel

Panelists: Terry Real, Doug Braun-Harvey, and Erlanger Turner.

Sessions by Esther Perel

The Six Principles of Sexual Health: OCSB Treatment

Sexual Health
Why do we approach sexual health from a negative perspective? Doug shares his thoughts on this and the connection between sexual health and sexual addiction. We return to the topic again as a way to understand the interplay between safety and pleasure.

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Martha Kauppi – Institute for Relational Intimacy

The Six Principles of Sexual Health: Out of Control Sexual Behavior
Martha discusses Out of Control Sexual Behavior with Doug Braun-Harvey in this 2 hour-long interview.

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Clinton Powers Interviews Doug Braun-Harvey and Michael Vigorito

The Six Principles of Sexual Health: Treating Out of Control Sexual Behavior

A new video interview of Doug Braun-Harvey and Michael Vigorito on their sexual health approach to working with men concerned with out of control sexual behavior is an excellent 45 minute curriculum resource for undergraduate and graduate classrooms. Sydney Australia relationship counselor Clinton Power interviews the authors on their book “Treating Out of Control Sexual Behavior: Rethinking Sex Addiction” and guides the discussion to address the development, implementation and key concepts for therapists interested in collaborating with clients to define and live their personal vision of sexual health. I encourage educators to review the interview as a new educational resource to engage students in exploring sexual health principles as a framework for responding to men concerned about their sexual behavior.

The Six Principles of Sexual Health: The Missing Link in HIV and Sexual Health Conversation

Six fundamental sexual health principles guide clients toward a greater understanding of their current relationship with HIV. Linking sexual health principles within HIV services is a collaborative sexual health conversation that defines and supports each person’s personal vision of sexual health.

AASECT Summer Institute: Revisiting ‘Sex Addiction’ Faculty Interviews

One of our founders, Heather McPherson, LMFT, LPC-S recently had the privilege of interviewing some of the brightest minds in the sexual health field. This will be a series of videos with 8 faculty members from the recent AASECT Summer Institute which was titled: Revisiting ‘Sex Addiction’: Transformative Ways to Address Out of Control Sexual Behavior.

The first interview is with Doug Braun-Harvey, MFT, CPG, CST, Co-director of the summer institute alongside Susan Stiritz. They accomplished their goal of putting together a wonderful institute!

Podcasts / Audio Only Interviews

Sexual Health with Doug Braun-Harvey

Sexual health author, trainer and psychotherapist Douglas Braun-Harvey bridges sexual and mental health and facilitates organizational change. He teaches and trains nationally and internationally linking sexual health principles within drug and alcohol treatment, group psychotherapy, HIV prevention and treatment, and child maltreatment. https://www.theharveyinstitute.com

Mind of a Therapist

Sexual Health with Douglas Braun-Harvey

Six Principles of Sexual Health in the Context of Mormonism

Jeff Lundgren hosts this episode of Mormon Sex Info. He is joined by Rachel Brown, LCSW, who works with those going through a faith transition/changing their relationship with the LDS church.
In this episode, Jeff and Rachel discuss the 6 principles of sexual health by Doug Braun Harvey in the context of the Mormon experience.

The 6 Principles of Sexual Health in the Context of Mormonism

OCSB – It’s Not About the Sex

In this informative podcast, we welcome San Diego-based sexual health author, trainer, and psychotherapist, Douglas Braun-Harvey. His recent book “Treating Out of Control Sexual Behavior: Rethinking Sex Addiction” sets the stage for a lively discussion about his sexual health model. Braun-Harvey offers us easy-to-understand ways of conceptualizing out of control sexual behaviors as a sexual health problem and not a disease or addiction. Tune in for this very educational and articulate conversation.

OCSB - It’s Not About the Sex

The Erotic Philosopher – Rethinking Sex Addiction – with Doug Braun-Harvey

The Erotic Philosopher explores sex and pleasure in modern relationships & lives. Join us in solving erotic quandaries through social, cultural, somatic, political and other lenses with the world’s wisest erotic philosophers. Hosted by sexologist Cyndi Darnell

The Erotic Philosopher - Rethinking Sex Addiction - with Doug Braun-Harvey

Doug Braun-Harvey: The Sexual Lives of Men

“The erotic is expected to be sacrificed in the name of these cultural narratives,” says psychotherapist Doug Braun-Harvey. “And that’s a big conflict.” As a certified sex therapist, Braun-Harvey has focused on helping men with out-of-control sexual behavior or with what feel like uncontrollable urges. He believes that we shouldn’t look at sexual behavior as a disease or an addiction. And that oftentimes, a man’s perceived dysregulated sexual behavior is an attempt to solve an issue with deeper roots. Braun-Harvey explains how erotic conflicts arise in relationships—and how to work through them. He also makes a case for reframing pornography: Let’s start by calling it sexual imagery, he says. Ultimately, his work lies in helping men express themselves sexually in a way that doesn’t feel out of control and that allows them to keep their agreements with themselves and others.

Doug Braun-Harvey: The Sexual Lives of Men

“Therapists and Sexual Health” Sex Talk with Erica

Doug Braun-Harvey is an expert in the field around sexual health and psychotherapy. We talk about how helpers can initiate the discussion around sexuality. Because people are whole beings, not just the issue where they go see a therapist for help. We talk about “feeling icky” and how professionals can challenge those feelings.

Education of mental health therapists often lack a sexual health or sexuality training. Our culture portrays therapists, in movies or TV, as being inappropriate when sex is brought up. The United States in particular poor at sexuality training, even many medical doctors may only have 4 hours of training around the parts of us that keep humanity around!

When uncomfortable people are not challenged on their discomfort, they can impact the discussion using authenticity. Helpers can impact the conversation with their words and help steer it to a healthy place.

“Therapists and Sexual Health” Sex Talk with Erica

“Out of Control Sexual Behavior” – Better Sex Podcast

My guest, the sexuality educator, author, trainer, and psychotherapist Doug Braun Harvey is here to share his knowledge on an important distinction in the sexual health realm: Out of Control Sexual Behavior (OCSB). Within this interview, there are discussions about classifications of sexual health, advice for psychotherapists on how to let patients present their own vision of sexual health, and an overall fruitful discussion on the nuances of the field.

Spoken eloquently and drawing from his wide experience in the field, Doug Braun-Harvey makes this a must-listen.

"Out of Control Sexual Behavior" - Better Sex Podcast

“Out of Control Sexual Behavior and Sex Addiction” Sex Smart with Dr. Joe Kort

Sexual health author, trainer and psychotherapist Douglas Braun-Harvey bridges sexual and mental health. A certified group Therapist, Certified Sex Therapy Supervisor and Certified Sex Therapist, Doug chats to Joe about Out of Control Sexual Behaviors, (OCSB) versus “Sex Addiction” on this week’s Smart Sex, Smart Love podcast. Doug is all about reconsidering the popular notions of addictive sex. His collaborative client/therapist treatment relationship is founded on the principle of men taking responsibility for defining and integrating their personal sexual health vision. So, Joe asks, ‘Do you think “sex addiction” really exists and if not what about his model of OCSB works more effectively?’

Addiction + The Six Principles of Sexual Health

had the pleasure of seeing Doug Braun-Harvey speak at Esther Perel’s event in NYC last November. His energy, authenticity and approach to sexual health lit something up inside of me.

Because of our upcoming podcast recording at SXSW focusing on Making Disclosure Sexy I knew I wanted to feature this brilliant, loving and powerful man for all of you to experience.

Join us as we have a dynamic conversation about addiction, sexuality, the power of learning and facilitating sexual health conversations, consent and pleasure on Episode 107 of Ignite Intimacy!!

The Better Sex Podcast #108

Intimate Judaism: A Jewish Approach to Intimacy, Sexuality, and Relationships

Join Rabbi Scott Kahn and Talli Rosenbaum as they discuss the six principles of sexual health, and how they conflict with or align with Jewish values.

It’s Not About the Sex

It's Not About The Sex

Tim Norton – Hard Conversations

This week Tim speaks with Doug Braun Harvey, creator of the Out-of-Control Sexual Behavior (OCSB) model. The two discuss the general tenets of using sex as a way of coping with anxiety, and of course, the impact of OCSB on erections!

Understanding “Sex Addiction” and Erectile "Dysfunction"

On Listening: with Doug-Braun Harvey

In this episode Doug listens in a manner that is unfamiliar yet highly attuned. We talk about the gift of interrupting, how to receive praise, and the stories we tell ourselves as listeners; stories which interrupt our focus on the person to whom we are listening.

On Listening w/ Doug Braun-Harvey

Smart Sex, Smart Love with Dr Joe Kort

A certified group Therapist, Certified Sex Therapy Supervisor and Certified Sex Therapist, Doug chats to Joe about Out of Control Sexual Behaviors, (OCSB) versus “Sex Addiction” on this week’s Smart Sex, Smart Love podcast.

Smart Sex, Smart Love with Dr Joe Kort

Goopfellas: The Sexual Lives of Men

Braun-Harvey explains how erotic conflicts arise in relationships—and how to work through them. He also makes a case for reframing pornography: Let’s start by calling it sexual imagery, he says.

The Sexual Lives of Men

Sex Talk with Erika Miley

We cover the distance around how therapists can feel icky about sex because they’re not immune to the cultural shame around sexuality. That shame impacts how we need to challenge the discomfort around sex and clients. We also talk about the 6 S’s.

Sex Talk with Erika Miley

Therapist Uncensored: Six Principles of Sexual Health (Part 1)

Doug Braun-Harvey discusses “Sexual Vitality, Refreshing our Understanding of Sexual Health” on this edition of Therapist Uncensored.

Sexual Vitality: Refreshing our Understanding of Sexual Health

Therapist Uncensored: Six Principles of Sexual Health (Part 2)

This is the second half of a conversation with Doug Braun-Harvey, discussing the six principles of sexual health.

Sexual Vitality: Six Principles of Sexual Health (Part 2 of 2)

Ignite Intimacy

Addiction, sexuality, the power of learning and facilitating sexual health conversations, consent and pleasure.

The Six Principles of Sexual Health

Mormon Matters Interview

Doug Braun-Harvey discusses OCSB Theory in Sexual Health and Vulnerability Factors in an interview on Mormon Matters. Audio Only.

Mormon Matters Interview

Mormon Matters (Part 2)

Doug Braun-Harvey discusses OCSB Theory in Sexual Health and Vulnerability Factors in an interview on Mormon Matters. Audio Only.