Couple Sex Therapy

This course covers many different aspects of sexuality including: biological, developmental, medical, cultural, historical, and interpersonal, with a review of the psychosocial development of sexuality and gender from childhood through aging. This course covers gender and sexual orientation with special attention given to the intersection of race, class, culture, ethnicity, religion, age, and ability. Diversity in sexual expression, sexual orientation, relational orientation, and gender identities are reviewed. This course explores the definition of "normal" sexual functioning, and the assessment and treatment of sexual dysfunction in couples therapy. Issues of diversity and a commitment to multicultural exploration are demonstrated and interwoven throughout all discussions as students explore the specific areas of sex therapy in adult relationships. Students will learn both theory and methods of sex-related psychotherapy, including several different models and techniques of sex-related assessment and diagnosis of the 'Psychosexual Disorders' described in the current edition of the DSM.