SEX402 Sexological Councelling 1 (Autumn 2020)

On successful completion of the course, the student:

Knowledge

• have knowledge about various counselling methods, and through role play have learnt how to give counselling in various work situations
• have knowledge about the most usual sexual dysfunctions and their treatment
• have knowledge about variant sexuality and the need of councelling

Skills

• have learnt that sexuality can be understood from different points of view, and know other groups of professionals who might be necessary to cooperate with.
• will be observant regarding sexual problems in various work situations
• will approach sexual problems by using sexual-therapeutic methods and techniques

General competence

• have learnt to obtain adequate professional knowledge about clients´ sexual problems
• have an understanding of how social factors may influence sexuality in both positive and negative sense
• have learnt to respond to the different situations which people may encounter in their sexual life and have developed an understanding of the role of sexuality in different contexts
• learnt how to use sexual therapy

The course focuses on the first six (of twelve) topics in sexological counselling:

SEXOLOGICAL APPROACH:

• Trans-cultural sexology
• Communication
• Counselling methods

Topic one: Versatility. Bio-psycho-social knowledge and understanding of sexual problems.

• George Engel's bio-psycho-social model
• System-theoretical models
• Co-operational models
• Comprehension of the profession

Topic two: The professional meeting with the client

• What is the definition of a professional attitude?
• Ethics
• Understanding interpersonal boundaries
• When is the right time to confront clients with sexual problems?

Topic three: Counselling methodology. Cases and evaluation.

• Counselling methods
• Role play
• Presentations and discussions of cases

GENERAL SEXUALITY

Topic four: Sexual dysfunctions and sexual problems

• Women´s sexual dysfunctions
• Men´s sexual dysfunctions
• Sexological methods of treatment

Topic five: Sexuality in critical phases of life

• Sexuality in childhood
• Puberty
• Pregnancy, birth, and the newborn period
• Abortion and stillborn children
• Divorce and loss of partner
• Menopause
• Establishing partnerships
• Marriage
• Economical problems
• Unemployment

Topic six: Body experience, sensuality, eroticism and love

• Psychomotor physiotherapy
• Body therapy
• Body exercise
• Training the senses
• Erotic culture
• Psychology and sociology of love

Please refer to the programme description.

Estimated workload is 405 hours.

• Approved participation in compulsory group tutorials.
• Attendance requirements must be met.

See course brochure for details.