MACP 674 - Introduction to Sex Therapy

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This course provides an introduction to sex therapy, with a focus on the foundational underpinnings required for clinical practice. The course will address theory and research about the historical, biological, psychological and social/cultural influences on human sexuality and its expression. Students will critically examine their own personal biases and reactions to the material, reflect and evaluate the various forms of sexual expression and concerns for clients, consider the meaning of sex positivity and sex negativity and how it relates to sexual concerns, and learn basic skills about how to intervene in a clinical setting. Topics that will be addressed include: Sexual Anatomy, Sexual Response, Sexual Health, Gender Expression and/or Identity, Sexual Orientation, Sexual Preferences and Expression, Sexual Concerns, and Sexual Communication. Students should come prepared to examine their thoughts, beliefs, preferences, and assumptions as they relate to their own sexualities.