Spring 2025 eZine

Spring 2025 eZine Westside Notes — Spring 2024

Welcome to the Spring edition of Westside Notes.

I hope you’re doing okay and I wish you resilience and resourcefulness during these unprecedented times. My practice always seems to mirror what’s happening in our environment and this feels more magnified than ever.

Although I still see individual clients, my vision keeps telling me to focus more and more on my groups and on Brainspotting. As I continue to fine-tune my practice, I’ll be sure to keep you posted.

It’s Not About the Sex Updates

The Book: I’m pleased to say that my book continues to progress and my publisher, Central Recovery Press has been very encouraging of its growth. I am so grateful for all the support since its release in 2019.

The Workbook: On the other hand, the workbook has gotten off to a slow start, so I have two requests for you:

Because of its grassroots nature, word-of-mouth is one of the greatest forms of promotion. If you read the workbook, I appreciate you recommending it to a colleague, client, family member or friend.

Amazon reviews are essential for visibility and credibility. Therefore, any review—short or long— is valuable. In this time of on-line presence, this is part of the marketing puzzle that seems to propel any publication. If you have a few minutes, click here for my Amazon workbook page.

The Podcast: After 6 years, 128 episodes and 60 guests, I’ve decided to bring the podcast to an end. It’s a bittersweet decision but I feel that I’ve shared what I want to share, and I now pass the baton to others doing this important work toward de- stigmatizing compulsive sexual behavior and trauma.

Fortunately, all episodes will be archived and available indefinitely for those who may benefit, but we will release our finale Friday May 2nd . It’s been such a pleasure to work so closely with my long-time friend and podcast producer, Sue Merlino and I’m incredibly grateful for the many guests who visited with us and made the experience bigger than I ever imagined it to be. Click here to view the podcast.

Group Therapy Update

Here is my In-Person group with current availability:

Mixed Gender Interpersonal Process Group
Mondays 6:00 pm

Brainspotting Update

It’s been almost 10 years since my first Brainspotting training with my mentor, Pie Frey and I feel more aligned with this work than ever. Through the years I’ve attended many Brainspotting trainings and have enjoyed assisting Pie here in L.A.—the most recent was this past February in Pasadena.

I’ve also attended two “intensives” near Boulder where I immersed myself for a week of training in a more intimate setting. Not only has Brainspotting been something to infuse into my practice but on a personal note, I’ve chosen to see a Brainspotting therapist to keep healing my own nervous system.

Volunteering: Recently, I began volunteering for Brainspotting Help, an international non-profit organization providing trauma healing and support to communities affected by war and disasters. The program took shape to help those in the Ukraine and has expanded to help people in Maui, North Carolina, Southern California and more. If you know anyone who might benefit from this pro bono service (up to 10 free sessions), please contact www.brainspottinghelp.com

As we enjoy the blooms of Spring, I wish you all a very safe and peaceful time despite the highly unusual challenges we face.

With gratitude,

Andrew

April 2025, Vol. 19, Issue 59

In This Issue:

It’s Not About the Sex Updates
Group Therapy Update
Brainspotting

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The It’s Not About the Sex Workbook

About Andrew Susskind

Andrew Susskind, LCSW, SEP, CGP is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Somatic Experiencing and Brainspotting Practitioner, Certified Group Psychotherapist and author who brings more than 32 years of experience to his work.

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From Now On: Seven Keys to Purposeful Recovery

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