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Porn For Practice: Effective Use of Sexually Explicit Material in Sex Therapy

Title of Event: Porn For Practice: Effective Use of Sexually Explicit Material in Sex Therapy
 
Description of Event:
Effective Use of Sexually Explicit Material in Sex Therapy" focuses on the therapeutic benefits and ethical considerations of incorporating pornography into sex therapy. 
 
This class provides mental health professionals with the knowledge and tools to use sexually explicit material to enhance therapeutic outcomes effectively. 
 
Topics include understanding the different types of pornography, selecting appropriate material for therapy, addressing client concerns and misconceptions, and navigating potential ethical dilemmas. 
 
The course will also explore how pornography can be used to address specific therapeutic goals such as improving sexual communication, exploring fantasies, and reducing anxiety around sexual performance.
 
Through case studies, role-playing, and discussions, participants will gain practical skills and insights to integrate pornography into their therapeutic practice in a respectful and constructive manner.
 
Learning Objectives
 
Goal 1. Participants will gain understanding and skills around Ethical Consumption of Sexually Explicit Media (SEM) and Advocacy.
 
By the end of the webinar, participants will be able to:
  1. Discuss the social and ethical implications of pornography, emphasizing the importance of supporting ethical production practices that prioritize consent, fair labor practices, and diversity. 
  2. Identify ways to advocate for these standards within the industry and among consumers. 
  3. Utilize practical tools for integrating pornography into sexual health education and personal wellness strategies, ensuring that it aligns with individuals’ values and boundaries. 
  4. Recognize how professionals in social work can guide clients in using these tools effectively and safely, fostering a healthy understanding of sexuality.
 
Goal 2. Participants will gain insight into the Impact of SEM on Relationships and Sexual Health via the following objectives:
 
By the end of the webinar, participants will be able to:
  1. Evaluate the effects of pornography on individual and relational sexual health from a social work perspective. 
  2. Facilitate discussions on how pornography can influence expectations, communication, and consent in relationships, providing strategies to navigate these impacts constructively
 
 
Date of Event: 09/10/2024
 
 
Time of Event: 9:00AM-11:00 AM ET
 
 
Location: Online Synchronous
 
 
Sexuality Counseling (SC) Training:
SC1. Theory and methods of personal/individual counseling.
SC3. Theory and methods of different approaches to intervention in relationship systems.
 
 
Presenter/Speaker: Jet Setting Jasmine, MA, MSW, LCSW
 
 
Contact Name: Rosalyn Dischiavo
 
 
 
 
 
 
AASECT Approved CEs: 2

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