Enhance your clinical practice with this essential CPD session for South African psychologists. Learn to identify, respond to, and ethically support clients facing sexual concerns, covering key definitions, dysfunctions, and evidence-based therapeutic models. Equip yourself with the confidence to address this often-stigmatised aspect of mental health.
Sexual concerns are a common and often under-discussed part of clients' lives, with many individuals facing barriers to treatment due to stigma or lack of accessible support. In this engaging and informative CPD session, experienced sexologist and psychotherapist Catriona Boffard provides a practical and evidence-based introduction to the field of sex therapy. This session explores the definition of sex therapy, common sexual dysfunctions and issues encountered in clinical practice, and the therapeutic models and approaches most commonly used. With a focus on clinical relevance, it equips psychologists with the confidence to recognise, respond to, and support clients experiencing sexual concerns, while also addressing essential ethical considerations in this sensitive area of work.
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Learning Outcomes
By the end of this talk, participants will be able to:
Define sex therapy and describe its scope within psychological practice
Identify common sexual concerns and dysfunctions that may present in therapy
Understand key theoretical models underpinning sex therapy
Explore current treatment approaches and interventions used in the management of sexual dysfunction
Recognise ethical issues related to working with sexuality in therapy and navigate them with increased confidence
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