Substance Use and Out-of-Control Sexual Behavior: Enhancing Therapeutic Practice

 Title of Event: Substance Use and Out-of-Control Sexual Behavior: Enhancing Therapeutic Practice

 

 

Description of Event:

Participants will develop a nuanced understanding of how various substances impact sexual health and therapeutic outcomes. Through a blend of theoretical insights and practical applications, therapists will acquire skills in assessing, diagnosing, and treating substance use disorders within the context of sex therapy. The course includes instruction on differential diagnosis techniques and considerations of comorbidity, drawing from foundational texts such as the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5) to guide clinical decision-making.

 

Additionally, the course provides a comprehensive introduction to out-of-control sexual behavior (OCSB), defined and explored in depth using criteria from the International Classification of Diseases (ICD-11). Therapists will explore effective therapeutic strategies and interventions for managing OCSB, integrating insights from Braun-Harvey and Vigorito’s work on sexual behavior disorders. Practical case studies and simulations will enhance clinical proficiency, preparing therapists to address problematic sexual behaviors while adhering to ethical guidelines set forth by professional organizations such as AASECT. By the conclusion of the course, therapists will be equipped with evidence-based tools and strategies to confidently navigate these complex and interrelated issues in their clinical practice.

 

 

Date of Event: November 8, 2025 

 

 

Time of Event:9am-2:30pm CT

 

 

Location: In Person or Online Live

 

 

In Person Address: 

The Chicago School

325 N Wells Street

Chicago, IL 60654

ROOM 407/412

 

 

Presenter/Speaker: Rachel Berg, LCPC, CADC

 

 

Company/Organization Sponsor: 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/nov_8_2024-2/

 

 

 AASECT Approved CEs: 5.0