Introduction to Surrogate Partner Therapy for Mental Health Clinicians Online
Since its introduction into the therapeutic community by Masters and Johnson in the 1970s, Surrogate Partner Therapy has been a powerful, if often misunderstood, therapeutic tool. In this presentation we will examine the use of surrogate partner therapy (SPT) as a supplemental treatment for patients experiencing severe impedances to physical and/or emotional intimacy. We will discuss a brief history of SPT, identify typical presenting issues that SPT may be used to overcome, and discuss the process of the work. We will also discuss the overarching philosophies of SPT, ethics, and legality of the use of surrogate partners.
Participants will leave the program with a better understanding of SPT and potential benefits for clients including the ethical considerations and steps for including a Surrogate Partner in the therapeutic process.
Presented by Brian Gibney and Laura ('Lou') Hanson, LCSW
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This program, when attended in its entirety, offers 2.0 CEs for Psychologists, 2.0 IL CEUs for Counselors and Social Workers, 2.0 BBS California CEUs for LPCCs, LPSWs, and LMFTs, 2.0 AASECT CEs for Sexuality Educators, Counselors, and Therapists, or 2.0 NBCC Clock Hours.
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PROGRAM PRICING:
- General Admission: $45
- The Chicago School Faculty/Staff: $36*
- Students: $22.50*
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Refund Policy: 100% of tuition is refundable up to 48 hours before the program. Within 48 hours of the program, and at any point in Homestudy format, tuition is nonrefundable.
- Date:
- Thursday, June 18, 2026
- Time:
- 11:00am - 1:00pm
- Time Zone:
- Central Time - US & Canada (change)
- Online:
- This is an online event.
- Event URL:
- https://tcsppofficeofce.com/june_18_2026-2/
- Audience:
- All Graduate Students All Students Alumni Doctoral Students Faculty Masters Students Public The Chicago School Community Undergraduate Students