Adolescent Sexual Health and Healthy Relationships

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This course examines theory, research, and the assessment of adolescent sexual development, decision-making, and risk-taking behaviors. The evolution of adult sexuality is one outcome of the extensive physiological, sociological and psychological changes that occur during adolescence. Students examine attachment theory and its impact on sexuality and healthy relationships, neurobiology of risk taking and adolescent sexual health development, as well as trauma-informed clinical assessments and interventions when working with adolescent clients.