Intermediate Sex Therapy Protocols
Prerequisite:
Introduction to Human Sexuality & Sex Therapy
Students will be trained to identify and diagnose sexual dysfunctions and how to use standard treatment protocols for addressing:.
Desire Disorders
Sexual Aversion/Sexual Anorexia
Female Sexual Dysfunctions: Arousal Disorders/PGAD, Orgasmic Disorder, Genito-pelvic Pain/Penetration Disorder
Male Sexual Dysfunctions: Erectile Dysfunction, Ejaculatory Problems, Pain
Body Image
Atypical Sexuality
Sexual Addiction
In addition, students are introduced to the current perspectives and recent changes in the diagnostic considerations, treatment models, and risk assessments of sexual addiction/compulsivity, paraphilias, and paraphilic disorders.
This course counts toward ABCST certification:
30 hours toward the 150 Academic hour requirement
2 hours of Faith Integration
Intermediate Medical & Trauma Issues
Prerequisites:
Introduction to Human Sexuality & Sex Therapy
This course covers two main subject areas: Physiological issues impacting sexuality and Trauma-Informed Care in sex therapy. Students will explore how medications and hormones impact the body and sexual functioning. Current theories and research on trauma, including the neurobiology of attachment and trauma, will be examined. Lectures will also cover trauma from infertility and birth problems, and an overview of the effects and treatment of infidelity will be discussed.
This course counts toward ABCST certification:
30 hours toward the 150 Academic hour requirement
Intermediate Foundations of Sex Therapy
Prerequisite:
Introduction to Human Sexuality & Sex Therapy
Intermediate Foundation of Sex Therapy builds upon the ISW Introductory Course and focuses on:
The profession of sex therapy
The impact of Historical, Ethical, Cultural, and Research Issues on the field of Sex Therapy
Ethical dilemmas and Decision-making in Sex Therapy
Skills in working with sexuality in special populations, such as aging, chronic illness, and neurodiversity.
Special Attention and emphasis is placed on Patient Intake and Assessment.
This course counts toward ABCST certification:
30 hours toward the 150 Academic hour requirement