Sex Therapy 101

Title of Event: Sex Therapy 101

 

Description of Event:

Sex is an integral part of our identities and an important piece of our intimate relationships, but unfortunately it is rarely discussed in therapeutic settings. One of the many reasons for that is because sex is a vulnerable topic that many clients are uncomfortable discussing. The same can be said for mental health professionals as most have not been properly trained in how to address an individual’s or a couple’s sexual issues. Considering the interconnectedness between sex and people’s mental health, not addressing sex during counseling sessions is missing an opportunity to educate clients on what sexuality actually is (it’s not just what they see on TV and social media), to normalize the sexual issues that could be preventing them from healing, and to address issues that play such an important role in a person’s overall health or the health of their relationships.

 

This workshop will provide mental health professionals with a foundation on sex therapy that goes beyond the basics of psychology, anatomy, physiology and human development. Participants of this training will gain comfort in completing a basic sexual history assessment, identifying the most common dysfunctions, and understanding how working holistically with other professionals can help normalize the issues that are preventing clients from accepting themselves, their desires and their bodies, and developing meaningful sexual relationships.

 

Date of Event: January 31, 2025

 

Time of Event: 9am-2:30pm CT/ 10am-3:30pm ET/ 7am-12:30pm PT

 

Location:

325 N Wells Street

Chicago, IL 60654

ROOM 407/412

Also offered Online Through Zoom

 

Sex Therapy (ST) Training:

ST1. Theory and methods of sex-related psychotherapy, including several different models.

ST2. Techniques of sex-related assessment and diagnosis of the Psychosexual Disorders described in the current edition of the DSM.

 

Presenter/Speaker: Ewelina Beardmore, LCPC, CST, SEP and Rachel Berg, LCPC, CADC

 

Company/Organization Sponsor: The Office of Continuing Education at The Chicago School in partnership with Soleil Psychotherapy 

 

Contact Name: Office of CE at The Chicago School

 

Contact Email: officeofce@thechicagoschool.edu

 

Event Website: https://tcsppofficeofce.com/jan_31_2025/

 

AASECT Approved CEs: 5.0