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SEX THERAPY CERTIFICATE

This ONE year program in Sex Therapy includes:

Three courses in Sex Therapy

• Sex Therapy I: Concepts in Human Sexuality
  (30 hours)
  This course will explore essential concepts of sexuality by examining the basic theory, principles, research and practice regarding sexual issues for which clients seek understanding and treatment. Topics include the history of sexology, sexual and reproductive anatomy and physiology, sexually transmitted infections and safer sex practices, sexual trauma, sexual compulsive behaviors, sexual orientation, atypical sexual behaviors, gender, religion, chronic illness, social-cultural issues and sexual feelings in clinical practice. Student s will explore personal attitudes, values and emotions as they relate to course material. This course will also include a mandatory one day Sexual Attitude/Values training experience.

• Sex Therapy II: Assessment & Treatment of Sexual Dysfunctions (30 hours)
  This course builds on the introductory course and offers advanced understanding of assessment, diagnosis and treatment models for sex therapy practitioners. Students will learn and engage in the practice of these therapeutic modalities throughout the course. Specific attention will be paid to learning the techniques of sex-related assessment, diagnosis and treatment of the psychosexual disorders as described in the current edition of the DSM. Theory and methods of both psychological and medical interventions will be explored. This course will include a mandatory one day Advanced Sexual Attitude/Values training experience.

• Sex Therapy III: Seminar in Sex Therapy
  (30 hours)
  This course is an extension of Sex therapy-II for the purpose of gaining greater insight into the field of sex therapy as well as practice the skills learned in the previous course. Students will engage in: 1) Current Issues: students will be required to react in writing to articles surrounding current issues in human sexuality and come to class prepared to engage in group process and discussion of potential treatment considerations; 2) Case presentation: Students will be expected to present a one hour video taped sex therapy case presentation that includes a comprehensive examination of the assessment, diagnostic and treatment modalities utilized.; and 3) Peer group supervision: throughout the course, students will have an opportunity to present and discuss challenging cases from their caseload.

Practicum Experience

• Up to 250 hours of supervised clinical practice

Supervision

• 50 hours (minimum) of sex therapy supervision by an AASECT certified Sex Therapist or Supervisor (a minimum of 25 hours will be individual supervision)

Sexual Attitude Reassessment (SAR) Experience

• 1 six hour beginner SAR
• 1 six hour advanced SAR

For additional information, please contact Shirley Jacoby at 215-382-6680 ext. 3121 or sjacoby@councilforrelationships.org.