This class provides IAPST credits which are eligible for credits toward Certification as a Sex Therapist. See iapst.org/certification
See complete list of certificates available in the Accreditation tab
Sexual History Intake equips therapists with the knowledge and skills to conduct comprehensive sexual histories competently and compassionately within clinical practice. Participants will examine therapist preparation, including cultivating a nonjudgmental stance, fostering cultural awareness, and managing reflexive responses. The course reviews key modes of assessment and emphasizes interview approaches such as normalization, ubiquity, and permission-giving that support open dialogue around sensitive topics. Content includes developmental and relational histories, sexual practices, medical factors, and problem assessment, as well as exploration of sexual scripts and the use of validated assessment instruments. Designed to strengthen professional competence, this training provides a structured framework that enables clinicians to respect patient boundaries, facilitate honest disclosure, and identify essential dynamics for effective treatment planning.
To register or access the part 2 asynchronous/self study click -> HERE <-
https://frumtherapist.com/workshops/SexualHistory/viewSexual History Intake
Previously Recorded
Presenter: Michael Sytsma, PhD, LPC, CST, C-PST™, CPCS
Course Length: 3 Hours
This workshop Offers 3 Continuing Education Credits
This webinar is recorded and will not grant live credits.
This class provides IAPST credits which are eligible for credits toward Certification as a Sex Therapist. See iapst.org/certification
See complete list of certificates available in the Accreditation tab
Sexual History Intake equips therapists with the knowledge and skills to conduct comprehensive sexual histories competently and compassionately within clinical practice. Participants will examine therapist preparation, including cultivating a nonjudgmental stance, fostering cultural awareness, and managing reflexive responses. The course reviews key modes of assessment and emphasizes interview approaches such as normalization, ubiquity, and permission-giving that support open dialogue around sensitive topics. Content includes developmental and relational histories, sexual practices, medical factors, and problem assessment, as well as exploration of sexual scripts and the use of validated assessment instruments. Designed to strengthen professional competence, this training provides a structured framework that enables clinicians to respect patient boundaries, facilitate honest disclosure, and identify essential dynamics for effective treatment planning.
To register or access the part 2 asynchronous/self study click -> HERE <-
Introduction – 10 minutes
Part 1 – 80 minutes
A. Preparing Yourself as a Therapist
B. Types of Assessment
C. Basic Interview Techniques
D. Approaches to Asking Questions
> Pause to discuss various approaches
E. Beginning the Dialogue
F. Components of a Sex History
> Pause for Q/A and discussion
Break – 10 minutes
Part 2 – 80 minutes
G. Sexual Development History
H. Sexual Practices
> Pause to discuss safe space and Q/A
I. Relational Assessment
J. Medical History
K. Sexual Problem Assessment
L. Sexual Scripts
M. Assessment Tools
> Q/A, discussion, and close