Trauma Insights with Dr Joe Kort

100% Online Conference!

Gain a deeper, more clinically grounded understanding of trauma with one of the leading voices in sex therapy and trauma-informed care. In this focused online session, Dr. Joe Kort breaks down the psychology of trauma, attachment patterns, emotional responses, and how these dynamics show up in relationships, sexuality, and daily functioning. Perfect for therapists, counselors, educators, and practitioners who want to integrate trauma-aware approaches into their work with clarity, nuance, and confidence.

Why Attend?

• Learn trauma concepts directly from Dr. Joe Kort, an internationally recognized expert in sex therapy and trauma-informed treatment

• Strengthen your ability to identify trauma patterns and understand their impact on intimacy, relationships, and behavior

• Gain practical tools and insights you can immediately apply in clinical sessions

• Understand how trauma shows up somatically, relationally, and psychologically

• Explore real-world examples to deepen your confidence in trauma-responsive care

• Enhance your skills in working with diverse and marginalized communities Ideal for new and seasoned practitioners seeking continuing education and growth

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PRESENTERS

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Dr. Joe Kort, PhD, LMSW

Psychotherapist Joe Kort, PhD, LMSW, is the clinical director and founder of The Center for Relationship and Sexual Health in Royal Oak, Michigan. He is a board-certified clinical sexologist, author of four books, lecturer and facilitator of therapeutic workshops. Throughout his 36 years of private practice, he successfully has utilized varying therapy modalities to help hundreds of individuals and couples improve their lives and strengthen their relationships.

Dr. Kort specializes in marital problems and conflicts; mixed orientation marriages; male sexuality and sexual health concerns; “sex addiction,” out-of-control sexual behaviors; sexual identity issues; childhood sexual abuse; LGBTQIA Affirmative Therapy; and Imago Relationship Therapy.

He is trained in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing), a safe and effective treatment that can help patients who have suffered for years from anxiety, distressing memories, nightmares, insomnia, abuse or other traumatic events.

Dr. Kort obtained his undergraduate degree from Michigan State University in East Lansing, Michigan, with a dual major in psychology and social work. He earned master’s degrees in social work and psychology from Wayne State University in Detroit, Michigan, and a doctorate (PhD) in Clinical Sexology from the American Academy of Clinical Sexologists.

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