The 4 Dimensional Wheel of Sexual and Spiritual Health

Learning Objectives:

At the conclusion of this training series attendees will be able to:

• Participants will be able to discuss cultural considerations when working with

clients in the 4-D Wheel, incorporating cultural sensitivity into their approach.

• Participants will identify at least 3 ways the 4-D wheel can be a beneficial tool

when working with Individuals, couples and/or groups.

• Participants will be able to explain one key difference between the 4-D wheel

approach to understanding sexual health issues compared with cognitive

behavioral models.

AASECT CKA: 

A. Ethics and ethical behavior.

B. Developmental sexuality from a bio-psycho-social perspective across the life course.

C. Socio-cultural, familial factors (e.g., ethnicity, culture, religion, spirituality, socioeconomic status, family values) in relation to sexual values and behaviors.

D. Issues related to sexual orientation and/or gender identity: heterosexuality; issues and themes impacting lesbian, gay, bisexual, pansexual, asexual people; gender identity and expression.

E. Intimacy skills (e.g., social, emotional, sexual), intimate relationships, interpersonal relationships and family dynamics.

M. Pleasure enhancement skills.

AASECT ST: 

A. Theory and methods of sex-related psychotherapy, including several different models.

C. Theory and methods of approach to intervention in relationship systems experiencing sex and intimacy problems