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Subject: Counseling Psych. (Grad) (CPSY)
CRN: 22713
Lecture
Minneapolis: Opus Hall - Minneapolis 418
This is an introductory graduate level course that is meant to broaden your understanding of issues regarding sexual health and gender that you may encounter in the therapy session. A large part of this course is focused on increasing your comfort and competence in having conversations about sexual health and gender with your clients, as well as knowing when to intervene and when to refer. Additional attention will be given to developing and keeping appropriate boundaries with clients when addressing issues of sexual health and gender. Theoretical frameworks regarding human sexuality, sexual disorders, normative vs. non-normative sexual behavior, issues of gender identity and expression, and applicable therapeutic interventions will be discussed. Specific focus will also be given to the co-occurrence of sexual and gender concerns with mental health and substance use disorders, including discussions regarding prevalence and potential presentations. Please be aware that in the process of this course, you will be asked to engage in dialogue about and reflect upon your own beliefs and values around issues of sex, sexuality, relationships, gender identity, etc. It is expected that you be willing to challenge yourself to critically examine course discussions and materials, particularly as they may apply to your future work as a counselor. This course combines the use of lectures, group discourse, clinical role-plays, readings, self-reflective writing activities, and additional experiential exercises to aid you in expanding your knowledge base and competence in managing these issues as they may arise in the therapy session.
3 Credits