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INTRODUCTION TO HUMAN SEXUALITY & SEX THERAPY
When: October 25-27, 2024
Friday and Saturday: 8:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m. EDT
Sunday: 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. EDT
Where: Richmont’s Atlanta Campus
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Live Webinar
Presented by
Dr. Michael Sytsma is a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Georgia, a Certified Sex Therapist, and a Certified Sexual Addictions Specialist (Trainer level). He is also an ordained minister with The Wesleyan Church and has served as a staff pastor for churches with attendance from 30 to over 1000. He is currently appointed to Building Intimate Marriages, Inc. by The Wesleyan Church. Michael received his BS in Christian Ministry from Indiana Wesleyan University, an MS in Community Counseling from Georgia State University, and a diploma in Christian counseling from Psychological Studies Institute. Michael also has a Ph.D. from the University of Georgia in Child and Family Development / Marriage and Family Therapy where he specialized in marital sexual therapy. His dissertation was on “Sexual Desire Discrepancy in Married Couples.” Michael is a co-founder of Sexual Wholeness, Inc.
Debby Wade, MA is a Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Certified Sex Therapist in Grapevine, Texas. Since receiving her M.A. degree from Hardin-Simmons University in Marriage and Family Therapy, she has worked in both inpatient and outpatient treatment settings. She founded Authentic Christian Therapeutic (ACT) Solutions to aid in the emotional and spiritual growth of individuals, couples and families. Debby is a presenter for public and professional organizations. She speaks on various topics including: communication, marriage, issues relating to children and adolescents, and mental health issues. At ACTSolutions, she works with adults, adolescents, couples and families, and offers play therapy for children. She also leads women’s groups exploring relational challenges and spiritual issues impacting the lives of women.
Course Description
This course provides an introduction to human sexuality and counseling for sexual issues. Utilizing the DEC-R (Dialogue, Education, Coaching and Referral) model, students are introduced to methods for implementing the DEC-R with clients, including understanding and explaining the basics of sexual biology and psychology, sexual and gender development, sexual dysfunction, and basic intervention techniques for sexual problems. Students are also challenged in their own growth and development in sexuality, increasing their ability to teach and counsel more effectively on sexual concerns.
Course Objectives
As a result of this workshop, participants will be able to:
Basic Topic List
Sex in History & Culture
Person of the Therapist
Dec-R Intro
Sexual Dialogue
Taking a Sexual History
Sexual & Reproductive Anatomy: Function and Response
Pregnancy/Hormones/Menopause
Birth Control
Sex and Aging
Myths & Attributions
Sexual Development/ Sex Ed
Sex and Medications
STD’s
Sexual Behaviors & Values Clarification
Single Sexuality
Atypical Sexuality
Sexual Addiction: Definitions, Diagnoses, and Treatment
Sexual Identity and Orientation
Models of Sexual Response
Basic Sex Therapy: DSM and ICD Diagnosis & Triune Brain
Sexual Desire Disorders
Treating Female Issues: Arousal, Orgasm, & Pain Disorders
Treating Male Disorders: Arousal & Orgasm
Making Referrals
Questions
Registration Information
Continuing Education: 20 CEs
Workshop Level: Beginner
This introductory course serves as a prerequisite for all Institute for Sexual Wholeness Intermediate and Advanced Classes.
Target Audience: Psychologists, Professional Counselors, Marriage and Family Therapists, Social Workers, Graduate Students
Fees
$800.00
Plus Textbooks |
Completion of all reading and assignments is required in order to receive CE credits. |
$350.00 Plus Textbooks
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Richmont or ISW alumni retaking the course as a refresher. |
Richmont Tuition Rates
Plus Textbooks |
Students of other universities who are taking the course and need the credits to appear on their official transcripts at another university will need to apply as a non-degree seeking student. Contact the Admissions Office at admissions@richmont.edu to apply. |
For registration and continuing education questions, please contact ContinuingEd@richmont.edu.
Refund policy: In order to receive a full refund, requests must be made prior to October 18, 2024.
There is no known commercial support for this program.
20 CORE Hours live webinar & in-person (synchronous) contact hours of continuing education have been approved by the Licensed Professional Counselors Association of Georgia (LPCA CE Approval #2024-09-06-7011LW). These can be related hours for those outside of Georgia.