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Digital Seminar

Addressing Modern Sexual Issues in Therapy: Effective Clinical Strategies for an Evolving World


Faculty:
David Ley, PhD
Duration:
6 Hours 04 Minutes
Format:
Audio and Video
Copyright:
Oct 20, 2017
Product Code:
WDS020683
Brochure Code:
BHMODSX2
Media Type:
Digital Seminar
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Description

When it comes to sex, the definition of “mainstream” is changing – fast – and clients are disclosing new relationship and life issues in therapy that weren’t on the radar 5 years ago:

  • Fifty Shades of Grey brought kinky sex into the open, and into the bedrooms of millions of people (resulting in a host of “creative differences” in relationships)
  • High school students are going to jail for sexting
  • Sexting, sexual behavior problems, and casual sex are affecting national politics
  • Internet porn is only a smartphone away, affecting work situations and countless marriages (half of all divorces involve complaints over porn use)
  • More couples are opening their relationships up to alternative lifestyles, including nonmonogamy
  • Young people are openly identifying as gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, gender queer, sexually fluid, and a range of other evolving sexual orientations

 

These situations and countless more are walking into therapists’ offices every day, and most therapists have no training, resources, or guidance on how to conceptualize or treat these issues.

           

In this seminar we will delve into how tech, media, and social changes affect modern sexuality, relationships, and mental health. Guidance on assessment, intervention, and treatment planning is given with lively, entertaining, and exciting real-world examples and case studies to help prevent over-pathologization of sexual behaviors, just because they’re new, misunderstood, or scary. Therapists will learn to support their clients in developing sexual integrity through self-understanding and acceptance.

 


Course Content

Sex, Technology, AND THE HISTORY OF MENTAL HEALTH AND SEX

  • The impact of the internet on modern sexuality
  • Nymphomania and satyriasis
  • Sex addiction
  • When homosexuality was a disease

 

sexual orientations

  • Social shifts and attitudes towards homosexuality and bisexuality
  • Gender fluidity and modern concepts of pansexuality, genderqueer, etc.
  • Supporting transgender teens and children in therapy
  • Case studies and resources to understand sexual fluidity concepts

 

Nonmonogamous Relationships AND CASUAL SEX

  • Different types of open relationships, from swinging to polyamory
  • Who is pursuing these relationships and why?
  • Impact of nonmonogamy and casual sex on families, children and emotional health
  • Helping clients to figure out whether casual sex or an open relationship is right for them or their marriage
  • Case studies and resources for understanding and incorporating nonmonogamy in therapy

 

Internet Pornography

  • Explore research about pornography use
  • Addressing issues of pornography use in therapy
  • Resolving moral/religious conflicts about pornography use
  • Assisting couples in negotiating boundaries around pornography use
  • Case studies and resources for assisting patients in understanding and resolving porn-related problems

 

Teens and Sexting

  • Review research and changing social attitudes/laws on teen sexting
  • Identify the risks/benefits of teen sexting
  • Help parents to deal with their fears of teen sexting and educate youth about safety, responsibility
  • Case studies of teens harmed by sexting and the social response to it
  • Resources for assisting patients in understanding teen sexting

 

BDSM and Kink

  • Changing social attitudes towards BDSM
  • Research on prevalence, impact, and personality of BDSM
  • Why patients keep BDSM secret from their therapists
  • How to separate trauma from BDSM in therapy
  • Case studies of couples and individuals who incorporate BDSM in their lives and relationships
  • Resources for assisting patients in understanding BDSM

 

Assessment strategies, Interventions, and Therapy Techniques

  • Self-assessment strategies for therapists to reduce and understand bias
  • Shame reduction strategies in therapy
  • Assisting clients in negotiating relationships around modern sexuality
  • Assessment strategies to identify roles/functions of sexual behaviors in life, personality, coping
  • Harm reduction strategies to manage porn impact
  • Tools to help patients be safer on the Internet

 

Credits


Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Counselors

This course has been approved by , as a NAADAC Approved Education Provider, for 6 continuing education hour(s). NAADAC Provider #77600, is responsible for all aspects of their programming. Content includes elements of one of the NAADAC 8 Counselor Skills Group. Full attendance is required to receive credit, variable credit for partial attendance may not be awarded based on the NAADAC guidelines.


Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Counselors - California

Provider approved by CCAPP-EI, Provider Number OS-07-902-1117 for 6 CEH(s).


Counselors - California

The State of California, Board of Behavioral Sciences will recognize and accept continuing education programs that are sponsored by providers approved by the American Psychological Association and the ASWB. Full attendance at this course will qualify for 6 hours of continuing education credit.


Counselors - Florida

is an approved provider with the Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling Provider #50-466. This program is approved for 6 continuing education credit(s).


Counselors - Illinois

is a registered counselor continuing education sponsor approved through the State of Illinois Department of Professional Regulation (license # 197-000144). This program is offered for six (6) contact hour(s) of continuing education for counselors. Licensed counselors in other states should contact their individual state jurisdiction to review the current continuing education requirements for licensure renewal.


Counselors - National

This educational offering consists of 6 clock hour(s) of continuing education instruction. Credit requirements and approvals vary per state board regulations. Please save the course outline, the certificate of completion you receive from this offering and contact your state board or organization to determine specific filing requirements. 


Counselors - New York

Vyne Education, LLC., is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s State Board for Mental Health Practitioners as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed  mental health counselors #MHC-0027. This educational offering is acceptable for 6 continuing education hour(s). Full attendance is required to receive credit for Mental Health Counselors; variable credit for partial attendance may not be awarded based on the State Board guidelines.

 


Counselors - Ohio

is approved through the State of Ohio Counselor, Social Worker and Marriage and Family Therapist Board (provider #RCT091001). This program is offered for six (6) clock hour(s) of continuing education for counselors only. Licensed counselors in other states should contact their individual state jurisdiction to review the current continuing education requirements for licensure renewal.


Counselors - South Carolina

is an approved sponsor with the South Carolina Board of Examiners for LPC, AC and MFTs (Provider #104). This program is offered for 6 continuing education hour(s).


Counselors - Texas

is an approved sponsor of continuing education for licensed professional counselors through the Texas State Board of Examiners of Professional Counselors (Provider number 2709). This course is offered for 6 clock hour(s).


Marriage & Family Therapists - California

The State of California, Board of Behavioral Sciences will recognize and accept continuing education programs that are sponsored by providers approved by the American Psychological Association and the ASWB. Full attendance at this course will qualify for 6 hours of continuing education credit.


Marriage & Family Therapists - National

This educational offering consists of 6 clock hour(s) of continuing education instruction. Credit requirements and approvals vary per state board regulations. Please save the course outline, the certificate of completion you receive from this offering and contact your state board or organization to determine specific filing requirements.


Marriage and Family Therapists - Florida

is an approved provider with the Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling Provider #50-466. This program is approved for 6 continuing education credit(s).


Marriage and Family Therapists - Illinois

is a registered marriage and family therapist continuing education sponsor approved through the State of Illinois Department of Professional Regulation (license # 168-000172). This program is offered for six (6) contact hour(s) of continuing education for marriage and family therapist. Licensed marriage and family therapist in other states should contact their individual state jurisdiction to review the current continuing education requirements for licensure renewal.


Marriage and Family Therapists - New York

Vyne Education, LLC., is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s State Board for Mental Health Practitioners as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed  marriage and family therapists #MFT-0020. This educational offering is acceptable for 6 continuing education hour(s). Full attendance is required to receive credit for Marriage and Family Therapists; variable credit for partial attendance may not be awarded based on the State Board guidelines.


Marriage and Family Therapists - Ohio

is approved through the State of Ohio Counselor, Social Worker and Marriage and Family Therapist Board (provider #RCT091001). This program is offered for six (6) clock hour(s) of continuing education for counselors and marriage family therapists. Licensed counselors and marriage and family therapists in other states should contact their individual state jurisdiction to review the current continuing education requirements for licensure renewal.


Marriage and Family Therapists - South Carolina

is an approved sponsor with the South Carolina Board of Examiners for LPC, AC and MFTs (Provider #104).  This program is offered for 6 continuing education hour(s).


Marriage and Family Therapists - Texas

is an approved sponsor of continuing education for licensed marriage and family therapists through the Texas State Board of Examiners of Marriage and Family Therapists (Provider number 195). This course is offered for 6 clock hour(s).


Other Professions

This educational offering qualifies for 6 continuing education hour(s) as required by many national, state and local licensing boards and professional organizations. Save your course outline and certificate of completion, and contact your own board or organization for specific filing requirements. 


Social Workers

is approved as a provider for social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB), through the Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program (an approved provider since 1999, approved period 1/27/2018-1/27/2021). maintains responsibility for the program. Social workers will receive 6 Clinical Social Work continuing education clock hour(s) for participating in this course. Licensed social workers should contact their individual state jurisdiction to review the current continuing education requirements for licensure renewal. Visit ASWB's website at www.aswb.org for more information. This educational offering is at the Intermediate level for social workers.


Social Workers - California

The State of California, Board of Behavioral Sciences will recognize and accept continuing education programs that are sponsored by providers approved by the American Psychological Association and the ASWB. Full attendance at this course will qualify for 6 hours of continuing education credit.


Social Workers - Florida

is an approved provider with the Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling Provider #50-466. This program is approved for 6 continuing education credit(s).


Social Workers - New York

, SW CPE is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s State Board for Social Work as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed Social Workers #0043. This educational offering is acceptable for 6 continuing education hour(s). Full attendance is required to receive credit for Social Workers; variable credit for partial attendance may not be awarded based on the State Board guidelines.



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DAVID LEY, PhD, is a licensed psychologist and internationally-recognized expert on issues related to sexuality, pornography, and mental health. He has served as an expert consultant for numerous media outlets, appearing with Anderson Cooper, Katie Couric, Dr. Phil, Tom Ashbrook, and Dan Savage. He has also been interviewed in publications ranging from the LA Times to the London Telegraph, and he has published extensively in both the academic and pop realms of literature. His books, The Myth of Sex Addiction (2012) and Insatiable Wives (2009), were revolutionary explorations of sexual issues which blended a powerful client-centered narrative with a rich understanding of psychology, biology and sociology.

 

Dr. Ley has provided treatment around sexuality-related issues for over 20 years, ranging from treatment of sexual offenders to counseling alternative sexuality couples and individuals. He has consulted with treatment programs around the world about addressing sexuality issues in their treatment. At the same time, he is Executive Director of a large behavioral health and substance abuse outpatient program, and supervises treatment to thousands of patients every year. As a result, Dr. Ley is able to bring a broad, practical approach to help mental health clinicians effectively address sexuality-related issues.


Additional Info

Program Information

Access for Self-Study (Non-Interactive) Access never expires for this product.

Target Audience

Psychologists, Social Workers, Counselors, Marriage and Family Therapists, Sex Educators and Therapists, Addiction Professionals, Nurses

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Comments

Judith L - REDDING, California

"Excellent presenter. I am going to get some of his books."

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