https://rutherfordpsychotherapyassociation.org/Events RCPA upcoming events RCPA Wild Apricot - membership management software and more en Tue, 21 Jul 2026 22:46:36 GMT Tue, 21 Jul 2026 22:46:36 GMT Thu, 20 Aug 2026 16:15:00 GMT <p align="center"><img src="https://www.rutherfordpsychotherapyassociation.org/resources/Pictures/73b736c3a2a047cb992de32d1226e3cd.png" alt="" title="" border="0"></p> <p align="center"><strong>RCPA Quarterly Meeting</strong></p> <p align="center">August 20, 2026</p> <p align="center"><span style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><font color="#222222"><strong>Understanding Sex Addiction (Compulsive Sexual Behavior) in Clinical Practice</strong></font></span><br></p> <p><font color="#222222">Objectives:&nbsp;</font></p> <ul> <li>Define compulsive sexual behavior (sex addiction) and distinguish it from common misconceptions.</li> <li>Explain the neurobiological, psychological, relational, and spiritual factors that contribute to compulsive sexual behavior.</li> <li>Identify evidence-based screening and assessment tools for recognizing compulsive sexual behavior in clinical practice.Describe foundational treatment principles that promote lasting recovery and relationship healing.</li> </ul> <p><font color="#222222">Alesha Martin, LCSW, is a trauma therapist, speaker, and owner of a private practice specializing in betrayal trauma, compulsive sexual behavior, relationship healing, and attachment-focused therapy. She began her career serving in law enforcement and military settings before serving as the Director of Psychological Health for the Tennessee Army National Guard, where she supported the behavioral health and resilience of service members.</font></p> <p><font color="#222222">In addition to her clinical practice, Alesha serves as a clinician with Bethesda Workshops, facilitating betrayed partner and couples' intensives while teaching in men's recovery workshops. She also co-facilitates adventure-based therapeutic intensives for the Wounded Warrior Project, supporting veterans recovering from combat-related trauma.</font></p> <p><font color="#222222">Alesha is EMDR trained, a Certified Sex Addiction Therapist (CSAT), and a Certified Clinical Partner Specialist (CCPS). She is passionate about helping individuals and couples move beyond shame, restore connection, and experience lasting healing after trauma and sexual betrayal.</font></p> <p><font color="#222222">Outside of work, Alesha enjoys hiking, kayaking, running, spending time outdoors with her family, and playing pickleball—where she happily admits her family usually wins.</font></p><img src="https://www.rutherfordpsychotherapyassociation.org/resources/Pictures/Headshot7.jpg" alt="" title="" border="0" width="124" height="154"> <p align="center">Lunch Sponsored by&nbsp;</p> <p align="center"><img src="https://journeypure.com/wp-content/themes/JourneyPure22/img/JourneyPure-addiction-treatment-logo.png" alt="JourneyPure - Addiction Treatment Centers" width="476" height="89"></p> <p align="center"><br></p> https://www.rutherfordpsychotherapyassociation.org/event-6620457 https://www.rutherfordpsychotherapyassociation.org/event-6620457 Thu, 19 Nov 2026 06:00:00 GMT <p align="center"><img src="https://www.rutherfordpsychotherapyassociation.org/resources/Pictures/73b736c3a2a047cb992de32d1226e3cd.png" alt="" title="" border="0"><br></p> <p align="center">Save the Date</p> <p align="center">RCPA Quarterly Meeting</p> <p align="center">November 19, 2026</p> <p align="center"><br></p> https://www.rutherfordpsychotherapyassociation.org/event-6620460 https://www.rutherfordpsychotherapyassociation.org/event-6620460