CICS - Contemporary Institute of Clinical Sexology
@cics-institute.bsky.social
Psychosexual and relationship therapy courses for psychologists, counsellors, sexual health professionals, medical doctors and professionals seeking to specialise in sexology. theinstituteofsexology.org
The Bio-Psycho-Social Model: Why your health is more than 'in your head.' 🧠❤️🌍
This essential framework proves mental and physical wellness is influenced by biology, psychology & social.
#BPSModel #PsychosexualTherapy #SocialScripts #CICS
This essential framework proves mental and physical wellness is influenced by biology, psychology & social.
#BPSModel #PsychosexualTherapy #SocialScripts #CICS
November 7, 2025 at 10:07 AM
The Bio-Psycho-Social Model: Why your health is more than 'in your head.' 🧠❤️🌍
This essential framework proves mental and physical wellness is influenced by biology, psychology & social.
#BPSModel #PsychosexualTherapy #SocialScripts #CICS
This essential framework proves mental and physical wellness is influenced by biology, psychology & social.
#BPSModel #PsychosexualTherapy #SocialScripts #CICS
What's the 'magic' ingredient for all relationships? ✨
It's not about agreeing - it's about making the effort to validate and respect their perspective; unless that view crosses a boundary and indicates an unsafe relationship.
This applies to couples, poly partnerships, friends & family.
It's not about agreeing - it's about making the effort to validate and respect their perspective; unless that view crosses a boundary and indicates an unsafe relationship.
This applies to couples, poly partnerships, friends & family.
November 3, 2025 at 10:02 AM
What's the 'magic' ingredient for all relationships? ✨
It's not about agreeing - it's about making the effort to validate and respect their perspective; unless that view crosses a boundary and indicates an unsafe relationship.
This applies to couples, poly partnerships, friends & family.
It's not about agreeing - it's about making the effort to validate and respect their perspective; unless that view crosses a boundary and indicates an unsafe relationship.
This applies to couples, poly partnerships, friends & family.
Are you bored?
Qualified and experienced therapists: If you're running out of high-quality CPD options, you might be interested in the CICS Advanced Diploma in Psychosexual & Relationship Psychotherapy.
This is not a basic course - we're taking a deep dive.
🔗 Link in bio.
Qualified and experienced therapists: If you're running out of high-quality CPD options, you might be interested in the CICS Advanced Diploma in Psychosexual & Relationship Psychotherapy.
This is not a basic course - we're taking a deep dive.
🔗 Link in bio.
October 29, 2025 at 10:04 AM
Are you bored?
Qualified and experienced therapists: If you're running out of high-quality CPD options, you might be interested in the CICS Advanced Diploma in Psychosexual & Relationship Psychotherapy.
This is not a basic course - we're taking a deep dive.
🔗 Link in bio.
Qualified and experienced therapists: If you're running out of high-quality CPD options, you might be interested in the CICS Advanced Diploma in Psychosexual & Relationship Psychotherapy.
This is not a basic course - we're taking a deep dive.
🔗 Link in bio.
As psychosexual therapists, we know how much those impossible beauty standards wreck sexual confidence and intimate connection.
Be kind to the body you *have*, not the one you want. ❤️
Tell us something you love about yours! 👇
#BodyPositivity #SexualConfidence #SelfLove #PsychosexualTherapy
Be kind to the body you *have*, not the one you want. ❤️
Tell us something you love about yours! 👇
#BodyPositivity #SexualConfidence #SelfLove #PsychosexualTherapy
October 22, 2025 at 10:11 AM
As psychosexual therapists, we know how much those impossible beauty standards wreck sexual confidence and intimate connection.
Be kind to the body you *have*, not the one you want. ❤️
Tell us something you love about yours! 👇
#BodyPositivity #SexualConfidence #SelfLove #PsychosexualTherapy
Be kind to the body you *have*, not the one you want. ❤️
Tell us something you love about yours! 👇
#BodyPositivity #SexualConfidence #SelfLove #PsychosexualTherapy
Are your clients confusing sexual desire and arousal?
We often hear these terms used interchangeably, but they are critically different:
Desire: Means wanting sex/sexual contact (a cognitive state).
Arousal: Means the physiological response to sexual thoughts/touch (a body state).
We often hear these terms used interchangeably, but they are critically different:
Desire: Means wanting sex/sexual contact (a cognitive state).
Arousal: Means the physiological response to sexual thoughts/touch (a body state).
October 17, 2025 at 9:03 AM
Are your clients confusing sexual desire and arousal?
We often hear these terms used interchangeably, but they are critically different:
Desire: Means wanting sex/sexual contact (a cognitive state).
Arousal: Means the physiological response to sexual thoughts/touch (a body state).
We often hear these terms used interchangeably, but they are critically different:
Desire: Means wanting sex/sexual contact (a cognitive state).
Arousal: Means the physiological response to sexual thoughts/touch (a body state).
Is "libido" limiting our understanding of sex?
The word libido fails to capture the infinite galaxy of aspects that contribute to sexual interest - like eroticism, expression, & sensuality.
It also wrongly presumes a sex drive is "natural", alienating people who don't experience one.
The word libido fails to capture the infinite galaxy of aspects that contribute to sexual interest - like eroticism, expression, & sensuality.
It also wrongly presumes a sex drive is "natural", alienating people who don't experience one.
October 10, 2025 at 9:04 AM
Is "libido" limiting our understanding of sex?
The word libido fails to capture the infinite galaxy of aspects that contribute to sexual interest - like eroticism, expression, & sensuality.
It also wrongly presumes a sex drive is "natural", alienating people who don't experience one.
The word libido fails to capture the infinite galaxy of aspects that contribute to sexual interest - like eroticism, expression, & sensuality.
It also wrongly presumes a sex drive is "natural", alienating people who don't experience one.
🛏️ Myth or Fact: Couples who share a bed have more sex?
The truth: there’s no rule. For some, closeness helps. For others, separate beds mean better rest and better intimacy.
At CICS, we say — do what works for you.
#PsychosexualTherapy #CICS
The truth: there’s no rule. For some, closeness helps. For others, separate beds mean better rest and better intimacy.
At CICS, we say — do what works for you.
#PsychosexualTherapy #CICS
September 29, 2025 at 9:03 AM
🛏️ Myth or Fact: Couples who share a bed have more sex?
The truth: there’s no rule. For some, closeness helps. For others, separate beds mean better rest and better intimacy.
At CICS, we say — do what works for you.
#PsychosexualTherapy #CICS
The truth: there’s no rule. For some, closeness helps. For others, separate beds mean better rest and better intimacy.
At CICS, we say — do what works for you.
#PsychosexualTherapy #CICS
🎥 Episode 5: What’s the difference between general and psychosexual therapy?
At CICS, we explore not just fertility counselling - but how trying, not trying, or not being able to conceive affects intimacy & sexual connection.
#CICS #PsychosexualTherapy #FertilitySupport #TherapistTraining
At CICS, we explore not just fertility counselling - but how trying, not trying, or not being able to conceive affects intimacy & sexual connection.
#CICS #PsychosexualTherapy #FertilitySupport #TherapistTraining
September 26, 2025 at 9:32 AM
🎥 Episode 5: What’s the difference between general and psychosexual therapy?
At CICS, we explore not just fertility counselling - but how trying, not trying, or not being able to conceive affects intimacy & sexual connection.
#CICS #PsychosexualTherapy #FertilitySupport #TherapistTraining
At CICS, we explore not just fertility counselling - but how trying, not trying, or not being able to conceive affects intimacy & sexual connection.
#CICS #PsychosexualTherapy #FertilitySupport #TherapistTraining
What’s the difference between general & psychosexual therapy?
General psychotherapy has a history of pathologising kink. Contemporary psychosexual therapy sees erotic diversity as part of human expression
We support clients in understanding desires with care & curiosity
#CICS #KinkAwareTherapy
General psychotherapy has a history of pathologising kink. Contemporary psychosexual therapy sees erotic diversity as part of human expression
We support clients in understanding desires with care & curiosity
#CICS #KinkAwareTherapy
September 22, 2025 at 9:03 AM
What’s the difference between general & psychosexual therapy?
General psychotherapy has a history of pathologising kink. Contemporary psychosexual therapy sees erotic diversity as part of human expression
We support clients in understanding desires with care & curiosity
#CICS #KinkAwareTherapy
General psychotherapy has a history of pathologising kink. Contemporary psychosexual therapy sees erotic diversity as part of human expression
We support clients in understanding desires with care & curiosity
#CICS #KinkAwareTherapy