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This three-part series will focus on sex/drug linked behavior. Based on a curriculum that was successfully implemented and evaluated at Stepping Stone, a drug and alcohol treatment program in San Diego, this series will support therapists in understanding and integrating basic sexual health principles into their work. Therapists will have an overall understanding of sex/drug linked behavior and recognize when a referral to an addiction treatment center is appropriate.
Through engaging lectures, guided reflection, interactive exercises, and expert feedback, participants will build confidence and clinical skill in supporting clients’ growth and transformation. Presented in collaboration with Kristin B. Hodson, LCSW, CST, CST-S.
Learning Objectives:
Explain the relationship between substance use and sexual behavior
Integrate sexual health principles into assessment and treatment planning
Recognize when referral to specialized addiction treatment is appropriate to support recovery and sexual well-being.
AASECT Core Knowledge Areas
H. Health/medical factors that may influence sexuality including, but not limited to, illness, disability, drugs, mental health, conception, pregnancy, childbirth, pregnancy termination, contraception, fertility, HIV/AIDS, sexually transmitted infection, other infections, sexual trauma, injury and safer sex practices.
J. Sexual exploitation including sexual abuse, sexual harassment and sexual assault.
L. Substance use/abuse and sexuality.
AASECT Sex Therapy Skills Training
A. Theory and methods of sex-related psychotherapy, including several different models.
This three-part series will focus on sex/drug linked behavior. Based on a curriculum that was successfully implemented and evaluated at Stepping Stone, a drug and alcohol treatment program in San Diego, this series will support therapists in understanding and integrating basic sexual health principles into their work. Therapists will have an overall understanding of sex/drug linked behavior and recognize when a referral to an addiction treatment center is appropriate.
Through engaging lectures, guided reflection, interactive exercises, and expert feedback, participants will build confidence and clinical skill in supporting clients’ growth and transformation. Presented in collaboration with Kristin B. Hodson, LCSW, CST, CST-S.
Learning Objectives:
Explain the relationship between substance use and sexual behavior
Integrate sexual health principles into assessment and treatment planning
Recognize when referral to specialized addiction treatment is appropriate to support recovery and sexual well-being.
AASECT Core Knowledge Areas
H. Health/medical factors that may influence sexuality including, but not limited to, illness, disability, drugs, mental health, conception, pregnancy, childbirth, pregnancy termination, contraception, fertility, HIV/AIDS, sexually transmitted infection, other infections, sexual trauma, injury and safer sex practices.
J. Sexual exploitation including sexual abuse, sexual harassment and sexual assault.
L. Substance use/abuse and sexuality.
AASECT Sex Therapy Skills Training
A. Theory and methods of sex-related psychotherapy, including several different models.
