When sex is problematic rather than pleasurable, it is a source of personal distress and conflict within a relationship. Low or no desire for sex, Internet infidelity, sexual compulsions and sex addiction are among the “new” sexual issues frequently raised in therapy. Sexual disorders such as; premature ejaculation, erectile dysfunction, painful intercourse, and anorgasmia continue to disrupt personal lives and intimate relationships.

The good news is that sex therapy is thriving and currently represents an individual’s or couple’s best option for successfully resolving their sexual problems.

The Sex Therapy Intensive Training Program is designed to provide practicing clinicians with the knowledge and skills necessary to assess and treat the sexual concerns and complaints of individuals and couples.

Objectives

• gain an understanding of the latest developments in human sexuality;
• become knowledgeable about the common sexual concerns and complaints of men and women, including those in clinical populations (clients with co morbid conditions such as anxiety, depression, substance abuse, history of sexual trauma, eating disorders);
• learn how to address and treat sexual dysfunctions and problems in the context of ongoing couples therapy or individual psychotherapy;
• be able to use therapeutic approaches & sex therapy techniques appropriate to LBGTTQ persons and persons of diverse cultural backgrounds
• to know how to set and maintain appropriate boundaries while discussing sexual topics;
  

Method(s) of Instruction

Information will be presented in a lively and interesting fashion, using Power Point, video and case presentations, role-plays as well as experiential exercises. There will be ample time for discussion and questions. Participants who would like a more in-depth discussion of a particular issue or case are encouraged to submit a brief (one page) synopsis of the case or issue at least one week prior to the start of the course. In addition to course material, each participant will take home a “sex therapy survival kit” which will include instructions for standard sex therapy exercises, information regarding the sexual side effects of common medications, materials regarding sexual aids (lubricants, vibrators, dilators) as well as listings of resources such as books, websites and videos for both clients and professionals

The Sex Therapy Training meets the certificate requirements of the Board of Examiners for Sex Therapy and Counselling of Ontario (BESTCO) and the American Association of Sex Educators, Counsellors, and Therapists, (AASECT)

Instructors: Dr. Peggy Klienplatz
Enrollment is limited.  

For information and registration visit:  www.guelphsexualityconference.ca