Human Sexuality in Counseling

Catalog description

Human sexuality issues are explored, emphasizing assessment and intervention in mental health counseling practice. The course is designed for counselors whose work would bring them into contact with clients experiencing problems and concerns with their sexuality. The course would develop: a) students’ knowledge base related to human sexuality, b) an understanding of the varied sexuality issues that may be encountered in professional counseling practice, c) students’ skills in assessment and intervention skills with sexuality issues, and d) increased awareness of one’s personal perceptions, attitudes and affect related to sexuality issues. As a result, course participants become more effective in identifying, assessing, and intervening with human sexuality-related counseling issues.