Sexual Issues in Couple Therapy (COU576)

Sexual issues in couple therapy will introduce students to the theory and practice of sexual issues in couple therapy from an integrative biopsychosocial perspective, emphasising the interaction among psychological, biological, and relationship factors in sexual problems and treatment. Sexual disorders and sexuality will also be addressed from the perspective of the individual, couple and family-of-origin.

• Sex Therapy Today: Current Issues and Future Perspective
• Sexual Desire/Arousal Disorder in Women
• Persistent Genital Arousal Disorder
• Orgasmic Disorder in Women
• Dyspareuia and Vaginismus
• Physical Therapy Management and Treatment of Sexual Pain Disorders
• Sexual Desire Disorders in Men
• Treatment of Rapid Ejaculation
• Treatment of Delayed Ejaculation
• Erectile Dysfunction
• Sexuality and Illness
• Sexual Dysfunction and Childhood Sexual Abuse

• Assemble the principles and practice of sex therapy from an integrative biopsychosocial perspective
• Appraise the key concepts in the interaction among the psychological, biological and relationship factors in sexual problems
• Formulate the biopsychosocial perspective in the treatment of individuals and couples in sex therapy
• Demonstrate aspects of the clinical skills needed to address the sexual issues or problems presented by the couples in therapy
• Design strategies to conduct psycho-education for couples based on the integrative biopsychosocial approach
• Apply certain sex therapy technique(s) that is appropriate in a couples therapy session