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Fulfills requirement: This course fulfills Human Sexuality course requirements for psychologists, MFTs and LCSWs in California and other states.
This course is also offered as part of a Pre-licensing Savings Package of pre-requisite courses
Note: Some of the content from this course is contained in other Zur Institute courses.
Sexuality is one of the most fundamental parts of being human and is usually present in therapy, whether explicitly or implicitly. Its effects on identity and individual or relational issues are almost always intertwined with therapy. Many therapists are reluctant to discuss sexual issues with clients, and an aim of this course is to help them feel more competent in doing so.
Well-qualified therapists must be versed in sexual psychoeducation, how sexuality affects individual and couples’ relational issues, and how to directly address sexual issues when they are both implicitly and explicitly part of therapy. This advanced course in human sexuality includes more in-depth discussion of sexuality issues including how bias, sexualization, and age impact views of sexuality. With a frank discussion of sexual issues, this course will help therapists become more comfortable and conversant with sexuality in its many and diverse forms. Content includes audio, written, and video formats.
In the introduction to the course, Laurie Mintz, PhD, explains why clinicians need to talk about sex with their clients and explains how to do so. Next, internationally renowned sex expert Marty Klein, PhD, provides an overview of sexuality across the life span. The course also features an interview with George Zilbergeld, PhD about sex and love at midlife.
The next section of the course addresses sexual dysfunction and infidelity. Dr. Klein discusses how non experts can identify and address common difficulties with sexual functioning, and Laurie Mintz, PhD, focuses on low sexual desire among females. These presentations are followed by a commentary by Dr. Ofer Zur on the topic of myths relating to infidelity.
The final section considers sexuality among diverse populations, namely Black Americans and members of the LGBTQ+ community. An article by John Elia, PhD, reviews the history of Black sexuality in the United States and how pervasive views have been shaped by fears and misconceptions. Davina Kotulski, PhD, provides clinicians with a working knowledge of LGBTQ+ terminology and highlights some common mental health concerns among that community.
This course will teach the participant to
Section I: Why You Need to Talk About Sex with Your Client
Section II: Sexuality Through the Lifespan
Section III: Resolving Sexual Dysfunction and Problems for Non-Specialists
Section IV: Sexuality in Diverse Populations