Advanced Theory and Practice in Sex Therapy

Catalog description

The purpose of this course is to prepare students for clinical treatment in Sex Therapy. This advanced course will focus on working through complex case scenarios using live cases from internship or through role-play. Students will develop a complete case conceptualization and demonstrate therapeutic technique gained through their pre-requisite courses in the Sex Therapy Certificate. Within this developmental learning context, students will receive individualized feedback and instruction regarding clinical issues specific to sex therapy including sexual history assessments, treatment planning along the PLISSIT model, integration of systemic principles and theory, exploration of countertransference and consideration of ethics and collaborative care.