New Practitioners, Sarah & Sherri, join TPG.

Please welcome our newest team members, Sarah P. Chapman and Sherri Mack. 


Sarah began studying natural healing modalities in 2004 and graduated from Wellspring School of Massage in 2011. She specializes in the reduction of stress and tension for physical and emotional health. Using a blend of traditional Swedish and deep tissue massage combined with essential oil therapies, Jin Shin Jyutsu and pressure point technique, Sarah has created her signature blend of Integrative Therapy. “My background allows me to integrate the healing modalities that I offer as well as the experience of listening to my clients’ wants and needs, creating sessions as tailored to your expectations as possible. I view my role as one of service to my clients and work to build a comfortable and safe place where transformation and healing may occur.”

Phone: 913-549-0280
Email: sarahpchapman@gmail.com

Web: www.sarahpchapman.com 

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Sherri Mack

Sherri has been involved in the healing arts since 2005.  She began with massage therapy and has watched her techniques grow and evolve along the way as she has learned and integrated ever evolving energy healing practices. Now Sherri's work now revolves around spirit and mindset, as opposed to bodywork.  Please look for more information to come on what Sherri is offering here at her new room with TPG!  

Phone: 913-514-2644
Email: bahasherri@yahoo.com
Web: www.guidetoascension.com  

How to keep Laughing About Progressive Culture and Free Speech

Here at Turner Professional Group, we often find ourselves in those sticky situations of navigating how to discuss sensitive and charged topics appropriately. Last week in pop culture the comedian Daniel Tosh got a lot of attention for the way in which he made rape jokes at a stand up comedy gig. When we came across this article in Jezebel, How to Make a Rape Joke, we wanted to share the conversation it started about the nuances of free speech and how one's words can injure others who are vulnerable. The dialogue of pop culture is an important reflection on where society stands as a whole, and as the author points out, "According to the CDC, one in four female college students report that they've been sexually assaulted (and when you consider how many rapes go unreported, because of the way we shame victims and trivialize rape, the actual number is almost certainly much higher)." It is still incredibly important to acknowledge that we live in a rape culture with these kinds of statistics, and to get into those uncomfortable conversations about how to talk about these things in a manner that makes things better. We feel that the author of this blog makes some excellent points, primarily that there is a difference between a joke making fun of the victim versus making fun of the rapist. When a mass culture of victim blaming often keeps survivors trapped and powerless, it is refreshingly frank to hear this brave perspective on how we don't have to censor such intense topics from creative work, but the intention of that creativity to either uplift or further oppress the victim will and should be criticized by responsible audiences. We hope everyone continues to enjoy the art of comedy, the right of free speech, and the ethical duty to make one's work be about leaving the world better than we found it.

As a sexual health expert, Lisa Meyers on staff at Turner Professional Group states that women can have symptoms of PTSD triggered by environmental factors. They can experience anxiety, fear, increased heart rate, and conscious or unconscious flashbacks from a scent or similar characteristic to their attacker.
Here at Turner Professional Group, one of our primary areas of focus is women's sexual health and wellness, addressing issues such as trauma and abuse. Call for a confidential appt to begin or continue your journey towards healing.

Do you agree or disagree with the author's statements? Leave us a comment to start a discussion!

Get your summertime flirt on!

Happy Monday flirty readers! It's Dhyana again, your new blogger reporting every Monday on what's new in the world of relationships, sexuality and wellness.

This week I am excited to announce my first workshop at Turner Professional Group - Flirting 101. One of the aspects about relationships that I am most fascinated by is how the heck do we get into them in the first place. As someone who dated one of the best pick up artists in Colorado for a while and went on to work as a freelance dating coach and Wingwoman for several years, I have loved exploring and practicing the intricate psychology of how we find connection with others.

In this workshop I will outline things you do and don't want to talk about in the first conversation with someone and common misconceptions about the proper way to introduce yourself. Drawing from my background in dance, I will also discuss how powerful our nonverbal communication can be and demonstrate how we send different kinds of signals with our posturing, movement and subtle touching. Then we will get into some of the deeper lessons of WHY one is trying to attract a lover in the first place, development of our "inner game" and how our opinions of ourselves can be the most powerful determinant of how others perceive us.

The workshop will be a one hour class on Monday, July 23 from 7-8pm, with optional Q&A afterward from 8-8:30. Plus anyone who pre-registers will get my special handout on Online Dating, so contact us today if you're interested!

(P.S. - If you just can't wait to get started with getting your flirt on ASAP, here are some of my favorite articles about attraction: The Anatomy of a Compliment and The ABC's of Attraction. Get started on your homework and bring your questions to the workshop!)

Kansas City Relationship & Sexual Health Clinic adds new Therapy Intern and Blogger: Dhyana Coil

Hello relationship and wellness enthusiasts! This is Dhyana, the new student intern at Turner Professional Group. My interestingly unique yet confusing Sanskrit name is pronounced Dee- (as in DE-sire),- ah- (as in “ahh that feels nice), -naa (as in ahh with an n in front). I am so thrilled to be the new blogging master for such a creative and dynamic practice. The first time I discovered the Turner Professional Group website I could hardly contain my excitement at having found a practice that shares so many of my core values and passions like spirituality, mind-body integration, and a deep expertise in the sexuality aspect of relationships. After having seen the inside of the space and felt how much energy was put into making it a therapeudic environment, I felt even more sure that the universe was leading me to something very special. Feeling such a calling to train in this unique environment, I persistently convinced my school to take a chance on a new internship site, and I am now the first ever student therapist from Friends University ready and eager to join with you on your holistic healing journey. 

As a student therapist, I will be under the supervision of the site supervisor, Dr. George Turner, as well as my program supervisor at Friends University who is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist or Licensed Clinical Marriage and Family Therapist, (they mean the same thing but Kansas and Missouri have slightly different labels). So, that means that as my client you will be receiving my own blend of personality and training, as well as the input expertise of two other advanced professionals consulting with me on your case. That’s three therapists all for the price of… FREE! My office hours for seeing individuals, couples and families will start off on Mondays from 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM, and to set up an appointment contact George at 816-931-8255 or george@turnerprofessionalgroup.com.  Dr. Turner and I will be brainstorming plans for some upcoming group educational workshops. Some of our ideas so far are - The Birds and the Bees: How to talk to your children and teens about sex, Flirting 101: How to break the ice, ignite some sparks and have some fun!  & Romantic Jealousy: Tools to manage your monogamous (or not) partnership.  Please comment to let us know if and when you would be interested in attending a workshop on any of these topics, or if you have other ideas you’d like to see us make happen.  And stay tuned for more weekly blog posts on fabulous topics like masturbation, reclaiming the concept of feminine beauty, consent, and what it means to be transgender. Talk to you soon!

George Turner earns a PhD in Sexual Health Education from Widener University

George Turner received a doctorate degree in human sexuality education during the commencement ceremony at Widener University (Philadelphia) on May 12, 2012. Dr. Turner’s dissertation, “Social-Sexual Voice of Adults with Mild Intellectual Disabilities: A Qualitative Study” was awarded, “The Outstanding Dissertation Award”. In addition, he was nominated for “The William R. Stayton Award for Applied Leadership in Human Sexuality”.

As one of the area leaders in sexual health and education, Dr. Turner has a unique clinical expertise to offer his patients. Dr. Turner has been a long-time advocate, clinician and now researcher on disabilities and sexuality. His research looked at the typically overlooked personal stories of individuals with intellectual disabilities. He plans to take his research and present at national conventions for special education teachers, social workers and sexuality professionals. Additionally, it is his hope to publish in several professional journals to engage professionals in an often difficult discourse on the topic of disability and pleasure, safety, and self-determination.

Widener University is a private, metropolitan university comprised of eight schools and colleges that offer liberal arts and sciences, professional and pre-professional curricula leading to associate's, baccalaureate, master's and doctoral degrees. Visit the university website, www.widener.edu.

George Turner, certified sex therapist, speaks at PFLAG: Coming Out: A Journey of Worthiness

George Turner, LSCSW/LCSW, certified sex therapist at Turner Professional Group, (www.turnerprofessionalgroup.com) will present Coming Out: A Journey of Worthiness at the next PFLAG program on Oct. 9, 3pm at Village Presbyterian Church. Coming Out is a life-changing and life-long journey that begins when you first realize that you are gay, lesbian bisexual, or transgender… and utter the possibility of being LGBT to yourself. The act of coming out of the closet is not a single event but rather has many acts; and it is also a journey that our straight allies travel. For allies, coming out and defending LGBT persons can be just as difficult.

George shares that learning to live OUT is a process often clouded with shame. Removing that mask of shame and giving voice to your true authentic self is often traveled in incremental steps forward with painful retreats backwards. George will explore how coming out is but one journey that is essentially the universal search for worthiness; a desire to be valued, respected and loved! Participants both LGBT persons and their allies will learn about the coming out process; and most importantly both seasoned travelers and those just beginning their journey will enrich their journey by learning how to better deal with the unique challenges faced in their adventure.

George is a leading sexual health consultant, educator and clinician. He works with both couples and individuals in the areas of relationship enhancement, sexual health and personal wellness. George has
developed a spa-like, holistic wellness center where leading therapists, trainers and consultants guide clients to design personal and professional growth. Additionally, his team provides consultation to school districts and non-profits on topics such as: diversity, team building, and strategic plan-ning. George’s expertise in comprehensive, positive sexuality allows him to help people with diverse issues such as: infertility, erection dysfunction, painful intercourse, premature ejaculation, coming out, fantasy negotiations, menopause, and infidelity.

George welcomes the PFLAG family to take advantage of a FREE phone consultation. You can contact him or his team at: 816.931.8255 or by email: George@turnerprofessionalgroup.com. His office located on the Plaza/ Westport area is convenient to the entire metro area.

A Place to Find Support & Acceptance
PFLAG-KC general meetings are held on the second Sunday of each month at 3:00pm at The Village Presbyterian Church, 6641 Mission Road, Room 307 (enter SE door), Prairie Village KS 66208, 913.262.4200.The meeting rooms are wheelchair accessible. PFLAG-KC board meetings are held at 1:30pm before the general meeting. Everyone is welcome to attend and add their ideas.

Meetings are all inclusive & non-denominational.

For more information call our help line: 816.765.9818.

Write us at:

PFLAG-KC
PO Box 414101
Kansas City MO 64141
www.pflagkc.org
pflagkc@pflagkc.org

Clinical Intern Joins Turner Professional Group

Its back to school time and we are thrilled to welcome our new intern, Courtney Kivett.

Courtney shared, "Im very excited to be an intern at Turner Professional Group while working on my Masters degree in Social Work. After spending a year working in adult mental health, I'm eager to begin mytransition into the realm of counseling and human sexuality". Courtney has interests in many aspects of human sexuality, including sexual dysfunction, intimacy issues, sexuality and disability, and sex education. After graduating with her Masters of Social Work  (Washburn University, Topeka, KS -Expected May 2012), Courtney plans on completing her PhD in Human Sexuality at Widener University and practicing sex therapy in the Kansas City Metro Area.

Interns at Turner Professional Group are supervised by seasoned clinical staff and meet routinely with to discuss cases and receive feedback from a licensed therapist. A huge benefit to clients is that interns are able to offer clients free or reduced fee sessions while completing clinical coursework.

Courtney is available to speak at your group on a variety of clinical topics and she host a weekly clinical group for clients seeking support. Please call or email her for more information:

ADDRESS:
4010 Washington, Suite 405
Kansas City, MO. 64110

PHONE:
(816) 931.8255

EMAIL
intern@turnerprofessionalgroup.com

WEB:
www.turnerprofessionalgroup.com