HSX5555 - Assessment and Intervention with Sexual Problems for the Non-specialist in Sex Therapy. . . 6 CE Contact Hours

HSX5555Title: Assessment and Intervention with Sexual Problems for the Non-specialist in Sex TherapyDescription: The objective of this course is to provide the mental health clinician with a comprehensive introductory overview of sexuality. Objectives:When the trainee completes this course, he/she will:-Clarify personal values by becoming aware of and examining ideas, feelings, and attitudes about a broad range of the cognitive, affective, and behavioral aspects of human sexuality.-Comprehend strategies and tools for the assessment of sexuality and sexual concerns.-Understand the New View approach to sexuality and its relationship to treatment decisions.-Know the basic principles of sex therapy.-Be able to determine when it is appropriate to refer to a sex therapy specialist.-Understand the most common female sexual concerns and dysfunctions.-Understand the most common male sexual concerns and dysfunctions.-Know uses, limitations and contraindications for common medical approaches