Jennifer A. Skyler
Jennifer A. Skyler
Curriculum Vitae
737 29th Street
Boulder, Colorado
720.331.3354
Education:
Sexual Health Scholar
Center of Excellence for Sexual Health
Satcher Health Leadership Institute
MorehouseHouseSchool of Medicine, Atlanta, GA
September 2008 - July 2009
Doctor of Philosophy, Clinical Sexology
AmericanAcademy of Clinical Sexologists, Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Sex Therapy Program
April 2009
Dissertation: Electronic Intimacy: The Marriage of Intimacy and Electronic Technology—For Better or Worse?
Master of Science in Education, Counseling Psychology
University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL
Marriage and Family Therapy Program
August 2006
GPA: 4.0
Bachelor of Arts, Anthropology & Journalism
Colorado College, Colorado Springs, CO
May 2003
Thesis: Violence in Aboriginal Australia: Culturally Valid or a Human Rights Violation?
GPA: 3.86
Study Abroad
BostonUniversitySydney Internship Program, Sydney, Australia
August 2002 - December 2002
Graduate
RansomEvergladesUpperSchool
Coconut Grove, Miami
June 1999
Clinical & Work Experience:
Sex and Relationship Therapist
The Intimacy Institute, LLC
Boulder, CO
August 2009-Present
Responsibilities: Help couples and individuals address sexual concerns as well as emotionally enrich their relationships. Use specific behavioral exercises in combination with talk therapy to address sexual issues. Provide treatment supplemented by at-home behavioral exercises, discussion, and relevant reading to helpcouples and individuals enhance sexual function, pleasure, and knowledge of human sexuality.
Sexuality Educator & PAIRS® Certified Instructor
The Intimacy Institute, LLC
Boulder, CO
August 2009-Present
Responsibilities: Hosts and present lectures, workshops, and retreats to help students and couples emotionally enrich their relationships and gain a heightened understanding of emotional and sexual literacy.
Sexual Health Consultant
SexualHealth.com
Boulder, CO
August 2009-Present
Responsibilities: Answer questions regarding general sexual health, dysfunctions, pleasure, and intimacy from readers at a website dedicated to providing sexuality information, education, support and other resources.
Sexuality Journalist
Sophisticated SEX with The Boulder Weekly
Boulder, CO
January 2010-Present
Responsibilities:Write a weekly column on sexuality and sexual health for The Boulder Weekly regarding sexuality, pleasure, and intimacy.
Sexuality Journalist
Sexy Shabbos with The Boulder Jewish News
Boulder, CO
January 2010-Present
Responsibilities: Write a weekly column on sexuality and sexual health for The Boulder Jewish News regarding sexuality, pleasure, and intimacy as it relates to Judaism.
Sexuality Journalist
Sunday Sex Talk with Dr. Jenni at BuffSecret.com
Boulder, CO
January 2010-Present
Responsibilities:Answer sex-related questions for the college-age population at BuffSecret.com, a website allowing students to anonymously post secrets and concerns in an anonymous style.
Sexual Health Scholar
Center of Excellence for Sexual Health (CESH)
Morehouse School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA
September 2008-July 2009
Responsibilities: Partake in a comprehensive, multi-disciplinary, culturally sensitive training program focused on sexual health and community leadership under 16th Surgeon General Dr. David Satcher.Apply classroom & professional experiences in human sexuality to the public health sphere. Develop and implement sexual health education programs in local community organizations, including:
- Feminist Women’s HealthCenter – developed a public policy campaign for reproductive justice.
- AtlantaHarmReductionCenter – conducted a community needs assessment for street-based female sex workers, including the design of gender specific focus groups.
- Center of Disease Control and Prevention (NCIPC) – working on team for primary prevention of sexual violence; developingdefinitions and strategies regarding “healthy sexuality” as an approach to prevent sexual violence for use by CDC grant-funded sexual assault coalitions and programs nationwide.
Sexuality & Fitness Coach
Mountain’s EdgeFitnessCenter
Boulder, CO
September 2007-September 2008
Responsibilities: Coached individuals on healthy holistic living, from personal training sessions at the gym to one-on-one educational sexuality sessions; developed, marketed, and implemented group fitness programs.
Wilderness Director
Shwayder Camp of TempleEmmanuel
Idaho Springs, CO
May 2007-September 2007
Responsibilities: Taught outdoor survival skills and led hiking treks for all campers and staff; supervised counseling staff during wilderness treks; developed program regulations, routes, and itineraries; responsible for health and safety during expeditions. Incorporated Judaic themes (“tikkum olam”) on caring for the planet and the wilderness.
University of Miami Master’s Program Clinical Experiences
Staff Therapist
Institute for Individual and Family Counseling
University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL
August 2005-August 2006
Responsibilities: Provided outpatient individual and family psychotherapy to bi-cultural and low-income adults and couples on a weekly basis; accountable for case management including intake reports, session notes, development of treatment plans, aftercare planning, case presentations, and psychological evaluations; attended semi-monthly in-service training meetings. Supervision included weekly 1-hour individual and 2-hour group sessions with licensed psychologist. Videotaping of sessions required and reviewed in supervision sessions.
School Therapist
ChampagnatCatholicSchool of Miami, Miami, FL
October 2005-May 2006
Responsibilities: Provided weekly group and individual psychotherapy in school setting for Latin American immigrant students 12-17 years of age; responsible for a range of clinical activities including assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and curriculum development. Supervision included weekly individual sessions with licensed psychologist.
Counseling Extern
Biscayne Institutes of Health and Living, Miami, FL
May 2006-August 2006
Responsibilities: Assisted in development of multidisciplinary therapy program for mentally and physically disabled youth to include clients with TBI, Autism, and Down’s syndrome; implemented daily behavior modification interventions; supervised and supported individuals in expressive therapy tasks. Supervision included weekly 1-hour individual and 2-hour group sessions with licensed psychologist.
Sexual Assault Hotline Volunteer Advocate
Sexual Assault Response Team
University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL
January 2005-August 2006
Responsibilities: Provided crisis intervention, support, and resources to sexual assault victims on the University campus; helped develop marketing for educational programs. On call approximately 2-3 times per semester.
Gender & Orientation Educational Speaker and Volunteer
YES Institute, Miami, FL
October 2005-August 2006
Responsibilities: Presented educational lectures on gender & sexual orientation and leadership & communication to high school groups, parent groups, and mental health professionals; helped advocate the mission towards preventing suicide and ensuring the healthy development of gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, intersex, and all youth by initiating dialogue, providing education, and creating support systems towards a healthy community.
Jewish Youth Leader & Mentor
Rosh Hodesh It’s a Girl Thing! Program
Beth David Congregation, Miami, FL
July 2005-July 2006
Responsibilities: Organized local program for 7th-grade girls; recruited youth and led monthly group discussions integrating Jewish identity and self-esteem; facilitated group projects for team building, leadership, and arts & dance.
Water Polo Coach
RansomEvergladesHigh School, Coconut Grove, FL
January 2004-May 2004
Responsibilities: Assisted head coach with development of workout routines; taught team building skills, coached students about health, food, and fitness to better their performance in practice and in games, developed workouts, and provided motivation and meditation pre-and post-games.
Fitness Consultant
Mountain’s Edge Gym, Boulder, CO
Gables Fitness, Coral Gables, FL
June 2003-Sept 2008
Responsibilities: Provide motivational counseling andconsultation to private clients about fitness and health; develop and integrate action plans, workout routines, and nutritional advice for mind-body awareness and exercise physiology.
Certified Spinning Instructor
Mountain’s Edge Gym, Boulder, CO
24-Hour Fitness, Boulder, CO
Gables Fitness, Coral Gables, FL
WellnessCenter, University of Miami, Miami, FL
June 2003-Sept 2008
Responsibilities: Provide motivation, musical ambiance, and fitness consultation for stationary bicycle group exercise classes. Teach 60-minute spin class 3-times per week.
Youth Counselor and Swim Instructor
RansomEvergladesHigh School, Coconut Grove, FL
June 2003-August 2003
Responsibilities: Taught group swim lessons and team building skills to children aged 5-13; helped head the lifeguard team and facilitate staff unity and scheduling for pool coverage.
HIV Educational Volunteer
Southern Colorado AIDS Project, Colorado Springs, CO
May 2002-September 2002
Responsibilities: Provided education for HIV prevention to individuals and groups; assisted in HIV testing in night clubs and community events; assisted in development of marketing campaign for education and prevention of HIV.
BostonUniversity Study Abroad Program
Inner-City Youth Volunteer
Police and CommunityYouthCenter, Sydney, Australia
August 2002-December 2002
Responsibilities: Helped facilitate educational programs on alcohol, sex, STD’s, and violence for Australian Aboriginal and other ethnic minority youth; conducted interviews with director of program, community police, and Aboriginal teens about alcohol and violence in urban Aboriginal communities.
Editing and Publishing Assistant, Internship Student
Random House Australia, Sydney, Australia
August 2002-October 2002
Responsibilities: Assisted in editing manuscripts for publication; helped develop marketing campaign for sale of newly released novels; researched and wrote author biographies for public relations flyers.
Staff Journalist, Internship Student
The Sun Herald, Sydney, Australia
October 2002-December 2002
Responsibilities: Reported local news for Travel and Career sections of major metropolitan newspaper; conducted dozens of interviews with members of the Sydney community; researched hundreds of articles on newspaper database for information on the local discourse concerning Australian Aboriginal race relations.
Wilderness Expedition Leader & CampCounselor
Eagles Nest Camp, Pisgah Forest, NC
May 2001-August 2001
Responsibilities: Co-led weekend overnights and a three-week hiking trek for teens in the Appalachian Mountains; developed trekking routes and food itineraries; taught outdoor survival skills, natural history, and team building.
Staff Journalist
The Catalyst Newspaper, ColoradoCollege
Colorado Springs, CO
September 1999-May 2002
Responsibilities: Covered national, local, and campus news for cover page, news section, and features section of college newspaper; interviewed students, faculty, and members of the Colorado Springs community.
Hospice Care Volunteer
Pikes Peak Hospice, Colorado Springs, CO
September 1999-December 1999
Responsibilities: Provided emotional support to hospice patients through active listening; provided physical assistance by helping feed and bathe patients.
Professional Organizations:
American Board of Sexology, Board Certified #2773
American Association of Sex Educators, Counselors, and Therapists (AASECT), Member
Johnny G Spinning, Instructor Certified # 85632
Sexuality and Sexual Health Training:
Marne Wine, LPC, Proven Treatment Methods: Pelvic Pain, Denver, CO, Aug 2011 (1 CE)
Dr. Ruth Morehouse, Sex as an Elicitation Window, Denver, CO, Feb 2011 (1 CE)
AASECT Annual Conference, Pittsburgh, PA, June 2010 (12 CEs)
Charles Muir Tantra Workshop, Boulder, CO, Mar 2010
The Practice of Sex Therapy with Dr. Susan Lee, Denver, CO, Aug 2010 (12 CEs)
AASECT Annual Conference, Phoenix, AZ, May 2009 (10 CEs)
Center of Excellence for Sexual Health, Advanced SAR, Atlanta, GA, Feb 2009 (10 CEs)
Center of Excellence for Sexual Health, Beginner SAR, Atlanta, GA, Sept 2008 (10 CEs)
AASECT Art of Sex Coaching: Advanced Skills, San Francisco, CA, Sept 2007, (6.5 CEs)
AASECT Annual Conference, Charlotte, NC, May 2007 (8 CEs)
AASECT SAR- week-long, Bloomington, IN, May 2007, (35 CEs)
SSTAR Annual Conference, Atlanta, GA, March 2007 (20 CEs)
Berman Sexual Health Conference, New York City, NY, June 2005 (14 CEs)
Essentials of Sexual Orientation Training Course, YES Institute, Miami, FL, Feb 2005 (4 CEs)
Gender Continuum Training Course, YES Institute, Miami, FL, Jan 2005 (8 CEs)
Marriage & Family Therapy Training:
Applied Existential Psychotherapy (AEP) 76 hour training course, Dr. Betty Cannon, Boulder, CO, June 2011 (76 CEs)
Working with Trauma, Containment and Resolution, Denver, CO, March 2011
Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) externship with Jim Thomas, Denver, CO, Jan 2011
The New Monogamy with Ester Perel and Tammy Nelson, Ashland, VA, Feb 2010 (4 CEs)
Divorce Busting with Michelle Weiner Davis, Solution Focused Therapy Workshop, Boulder,
CO, Oct 2009
PAIRS 4-Day Intensive Intimacy Training, Augusta, GA, June 2009
Narrative Therapy with David Epston Conference, Miami, FL, June 2005 (3 CEs)
The Women’s Health Conference, Chemical Dependency Education Course, Boca
Raton, FL, May 2005 (10 CEs)
Communication Solutions Training Course, YES Institute, Miami, FL, April 2005 (12 CEs)
Public Speaking and Teaching:
Exploring Intimacy: Tools for Better Communication, Boulder County AIDS Project, Boulder, CO,
June 2011, August 2011
The Art of Seduction, FascinationsSex Education Series, Denver, CO, May, 2011
Keeping Intimacy Alive, Fascinations Sex Education Series, Boulder, CO, April 2011
The Art of Arousal, FascinationsSex Education Series, Denver, CO, March, 2011
The Full Dimension Woman: Holistic Sexual Health, Boulder Professional Women, Boulder, CO,
Feb 2011
Resuscitating Your Sex Life, Lunch & Network, Boulder, CO, Feb 2011
Becoming Orgasmic, FascinationsSex Education Series, Denver, CO, Feb, 2011
The Art of Seduction, FascinationsSex Education Series, Boulder, CO, Dec, 2010
Lube Up Your Latke, Ignite Chanukah Event, Boulder, CO, Dec, 2010
The Art of Oral, FascinationsSex Education Series, Phoenix, AZ, Oct, 2010
Sexual Attitude Reassessment (SAR) Beginner Workshop, Boulder, CO, Oct 2010
Relationship Communication, FascinationsSex Education Series, Phoenix, AZ, Sept, 2010
The Joy of Self Pleasure, Fascinations Sex Education Series, Denver, CO, Aug, 2010
Keeping Intimacy Alive: A Workshop for Jewish Parents, Har Hashem Congregation, Boulder, CO,
July 2010
The G-Spot and Hot Spots of Pleasure, Fascinations Sex Education Series, Denver, CO, July, 2010
Relationship Communication, Fascinations Sex Education Series, Boulder, CO, June, 2010
Successful Tools to Become a Culturally & Racially Inclusive Sexuality Professional, AASECT
Annual Conference, Pittsburgh, PA, June 2010
Captivating Cunnilingus, FascinationsSex Education Series, Denver, CO, May, 2010
Fabulous Fellatio, FascinationsSex Education Series, Denver, CO, April, 2010
Women’s Sex & Intimacy Process Group: Boulder, CO, April - June 2010
Becoming Orgasmic Two: AWomen’s-only Workshop, Boulder, CO, April 2010
Sexual Attitude Reassessment (SAR) Beginner Workshop, Boulder, CO, Mar 2010
Sexual Attitude Reassessment (SAR) Advanced Workshop, Boulder, CO, Mar 2010
Becoming OrgasmicWomen’s-only Workshop, Boulder, CO, Feb 2010
Sexual Health for Valentine’s Day, Pharmaca Integrative Pharmacy, Boulder, CO, Feb 2010
Sexual Health for the Seasons, Pharmaca Integrative Pharmacy, Boulder, CO, Dec 2009
Sexual Attitude Reassessment (SAR) Beginner Workshop, Boulder, CO, Nov 2009
Eight Spheres of Intimacy, Boulder County AIDS Project, Boulder, CO, Nov 2009
Beyond White Diversity Workshop, AASECT Annual Conference, Phoenix, AZ, May 2009
Electronic Intimacy, Sex::Tech Conference, San Francisco, March 2009
Body Basics & Body Image Workshop, Feminist Women’s Health Center, Atlanta, GA, Feb 2009
Sexual Health for Female Sex Workers, Atlanta Harm Reduction Center, Atlanta, GA, Jan –
March, 2009
Reproductive Justice Campaign, Feminist Women’s Health Center, Oct - Dec, 2008
Basics of Sexual Health Course, Beth David 5th Grade, with Dr. Marilyn Volker, April 2006
HIV/AIDS Educational Course, Beth David 5th Grade, with Dr. Marilyn Volker, May 2006
Sexuality Workshop for Adults with Disabilities, with Dr. Marilyn Volker, June 2006
Essentials of Orientation Course: Clinical Presentation, YES Institute, June 2006
Sexual Orientation: Human Sexuality 101 University of Miami, July 2006
Sexual Orientation: Clinical Presentation, Turner High School Health Classes, Sept 2006
Sexual Orientation: Clinical Presentation, Turner High School Health Classes, Sept 2005
Sexual Orientation & Human Sexuality: Clinical Presentation, Barry University, Aug 2005
Radio and Television:
Naked Talk Radio with Elaina McMillan—guest, April, 2011:
Sexy Talk Radio with Dr. Andrea Pennington—guest, June, 2011:
Spirit Radio guest –with Geoff Laughton, January 2011:
1190 AM Radio Boulder guest: July 2010
Spirit Radio guest – week 2, with Geoff Laughton, June 2010:
Spirit Radioguest – week 1, with Geoff Laughton, June 2010:
1190 AM Radio Boulder guest: May 2010
Coach Betty Radio Show guest, with Coach Betty, May 2010:
Priestess Entrepreneur Kitchen Conversations TV show guest, with Cindy Morris, April 2010:
1190 AM Radio Boulder guest: March 2010
The Sex and Intimacy Radio Show guest, with Dr Neil Cannon, Jan 2009
Sex with Marilyn‘Lime Radio’ guest, with Marilyn Volker, June 2007
Awards and Honors:
2010Boulder Professional Women Young Careerist, Boulder, CO
2006 Award of Academic Merit, University of Miami
2005Faculty Liaison for Masters Program, University of Miami
2005Phi Lambda Theta, University of Miami
20051st Place in age group, Key Biscayne Sprint Triathlon Series, Key Biscayne, FL
20042nd Place in age group, Tri-Series Olympic Triathlon, Miami, FL
20047th place in age group, Great Floridian Half-Ironman, Clermont, FL
2003Phi Beta Kappa, Colorado College
2003Cum Laude, Colorado College
2003Book Award for Best Short Creative Nonfiction Piece, ColoradoCollege
2002Pi Sigma Alpha National Political Science Honor Society, ColoradoCollege
2000Alpha Lambda Delta Honor Society, ColoradoCollege
Sports & Athletic Experience:
3-Month Environmental Volunteering/Camping & Glacier Travel, 2006, Patagonia, Argentina
5-Kilometer Speedo Swim, Open Water, 2005, Key Biscayne, FL
1-Month NOLS Glacier Mountaineering Course, 2004, Palmer, Alaska
St. Anthony’s Olympic Triathlon, 2004, St. Petersburg, FL
TriSeries Olympic Distance Triathlon, 2004, Key Biscayne, FL
Great Floridian Half Ironman, 2004, Clermont, FL
Key Biscayne Triathlon Trilogy, 2003-2005, Key Biscayne, FL
Coca Cola Sprint Triathlon, 2003, Miami Beach, FL
Alfred Packer Half Marathon, 2000, Denver, CO
Marathon Run, American Diabetes Association, 2000, Kona, Hawaii
Theatre Performances:
Vagina Monologues, ColoradoCollege Production, 2002, Colorado Springs, CO
African Dance Performance, ColoradoCollege, 2001, 2002, Colorado Springs, CO
ColoradoCollege Multi-Cultural Dance Performance, 2001, Colorado Springs, CO
Educational Travel/Countries Visited:
Andorra, Argentina, Australia, Cambodia, Canada, China,
Costa Rica, England, France, India, Ireland, Israel, Italy,
Jamaica, Japan, Jordan, Kenya, Mexico, Spain, Thailand
Published Work:
Skyler, J.A., Bayer, C. (2010). The Eight Spheres of Intimacy. The American Journal of