Virginia Johnson – the icon and pioneer of the scientific approach in sexology just passed away aged 88

Virginia Johnson – the icon and pioneer of the scientific approach in sexology, just passed away on July 24th 2013 in St. Louis, USA. Together with the gynecologist William Masters created a duo that in the 60s, 70s and 80s of the twentieth century revolutionized modern understanding of research in sexology. First they were colleagues at work, then lovers, then

Gender dysphoria fka gender identity disorder

The American Psychiatric Association on 18 May 2013 released a new, fifth edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5), which intended to officially end a long term discussion over a controversial term “gender identity disorder”. The term “gender identity disorder” was eliminated because of its stigmatizing and pathologizing meaning, and a new term “gender dysphoria” was

Upcoming training session in sex therapy – an integrative approach on 23rd June 2013

I am pleased to inform about the sex therapy workshop for the health professionals organized by the Japan Association of Family Therapy in Tokyo. This workshop is designed for mental health professionals, who are interested in incorporating principles of sex therapy into their own clinical practice.For more information about upcoming event please check the link on  the Japan Association of Family

Upcoming training session in sex therapy on 1st Dec 2012

I am pleased to inform you about the training session in sex therapy for the health professionals organized by the International Mental Health Professionals Japan in Tokyo. This workshop is designed for mental health professionals (psychologists, psychiatrists, medical doctors, counselors, psychotherapists, social workers, etc.), who are interested in incorporating principles of sex therapy into their own clinical practice.  The presenter

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I will be out of the office from 8th to 16th October 2011. I will respond to all emails as soon as possible on my return. Have a nice day. Dariusz