This course on the basics of sex therapy will provide an opportunity for clinicians not trained in sex therapy to gain knowledge and beginning skills in the area of sexuality and be able to work more comfortably and effectively in cases in which the full set of sex therapy skills isn't required. Topics will include defining healthy sexuality, common female and male difficulties and dynamics in a couple, medical issues, sexual styles, fundamental principles of improving sexual functioning, the role of anxiety in sexuality, the impact of early trauma and early messages given about sexuality and the role differentiation plays in the sexual relationship.
https://frumtherapist.com/workshops/SexTherapy/viewSex Therapy Basics:
What All Clinicians Need to Know
Tuesday, July 11, 2023, 6:00 PM EDT
Presenter: Deborah J Fox, MSW, LICSW
Course Length: 3 Hours
This workshop Offers 3 Live Interactive Continuing Education Credits
This course on the basics of sex therapy will provide an opportunity for clinicians not trained in sex therapy to gain knowledge and beginning skills in the area of sexuality and be able to work more comfortably and effectively in cases in which the full set of sex therapy skills isn't required. Topics will include defining healthy sexuality, common female and male difficulties and dynamics in a couple, medical issues, sexual styles, fundamental principles of improving sexual functioning, the role of anxiety in sexuality, the impact of early trauma and early messages given about sexuality and the role differentiation plays in the sexual relationship.
Defining healthy sexuality (10 minutes)
Therapist comfort with discussing sexual topics
sexual response cycle
dual control model of sexuality (40 mintues)
sexual styles and implications for therapy
psychoeducation
Evaluation and Assessment: (30 minutes)
taking a sexual history, early messages and trauma
medical issues, impact of aging
body image
sexual status exam
What every clinician needs to know about these
common symptoms: (50 minutes)
low sexual desire
erectile difficulties
rapid ejaculation,
dyspareunia
anorgamia
role of anxiety
Fundamentals of improving sexual functioning: (40 minutes)
Shift away from performance-driven orientation
Sex dates
Differentiation
Q & A (10 minutes)