Couples & Sex Therapy Training Program: Part I - Interanalytic Couples Therapy (IACT)

Part Two of the Couples and Sex Therapy Training Program is entitled “Human Sexuality, Sex Education & Sex Therapy.” HSSEST is offered to all mental health professionals and is designed to incorporate multiple instructional levels (introductory, intermediate and advanced). Each lecture stands on its own, but together gives a comprehensive understanding of sexual issues and problems, and their treatment. Each lecture covers an important area for the clinician’s understanding of human sexuality and sex therapy. This course addresses four common issues in sex therapy, 1) organic/medical 2) sexual performance, 3) sexual desire, and 4) lack of sexual information and education. The intersection of sex and couples therapy is also addressed. Areas of treatment in sex therapy, current research in sex therapy, and cultural factors that impact sexuality are addressed. Students will have an opportunity to explore their own attitudes and feelings as it pertains to this important area. Each class includes a morning case consultation class, then a lecture with a slide presentation, followed by a 15 minute break, then clinical application utilizing video, role play, and demonstrations, followed by an afternoon case consultation class. There are also question and answer opportunities throughout the lecture. (NOTE: Attendees must attend the entire lecture from 12:00 p.m. to 3 p.m. to receive CE Credit)

Course Schedule

Live Case Consultation Course – Morning Session: 10:45 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Lecture with Slide Presentation and Question and Answer: 12:15 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.

15 minute break: 1:30 p.m. to 1:45 p.m.

Clinical Application with Video, Role Play, Demonstration: 1:45 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Live Case Consultation Course – Afternoon Session: 3:15 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Educational Goals:

Provide mental health professionals with techniques that effectively integrate couples therapy and sex therapy in a clinical practice.
Provide new competencies and knowledge to mental health professionals by presenting new research findings (i.e. interpersonal neurobiology, affect regulation, right brain psychotherapy) and integrate these findings into existing education, theoretical models, and clinical approaches to the field of couples and sex therapy.
Advance existing skills and competence in the field of couples and sex therapy to better equip mental health professionals to serve the needs of the public.
Promote research endeavors by mental health professionals in the field of couples and sex therapy to contribute to the discipline of psychology as a whole.

Learning Objectives

This course is designed to help participants:

1.   Identify four common issues in sex therapy (medical/surgical, sexual performance, sexual desire, lack of education).
2.   Identify three important ethical considerations in sex therapy.
3.   Acquire a sexual history focusing on four areas (developmental, biological, relational, cultural).
4.   Assess and apply treatment interventions for three common sexual performance issues in males and females.
5.   Assess and apply treatment interventions for three common sexual desire issues.
6.   Identify two indications of sexual addiction/compulsivity.
7.   Evaluate seven specific factors (culture, religion, age, orientation, gender, lifestyle and disabilities) in diverse and inclusive sex therapy.
8.   List two benefits and two contraindications for surrogate partner therapy.
9.   Identify two at risk behaviors for contracting sexually transmitted infections (STIs).
10.  Practice at least four specific sex therapy interventions in role-play triads.

Topics:

Introduction to Sex Therapy: Foundations & Treatment

Sexual Development & History

Male Sexual Physiology & Dysfunction:

Female Sexual Physiology & Dysfunction

Sexual Desire 3 hr

Sex Therapy w Diverse Populations

Kink/Poly Sex Therapy

LGBTQIA+ Sex Therapy

Sexual Addiction & Sexual Trauma

STIs

Sexual Medicine & Aging

Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy

Surrogate Partner Therapy

Gender Expansiveness

Adult Aids & Toys

Clinical Application & Demonstration

Summary, Q & A, Evaluations, Feedback