Mon, Nov 25
|Virtual Event
Shy About Sex: The Non-Sex Therapist's Guide to Sex Therapy
Even if you do not specialize in sexual health, your patients are still sexual beings who are likely to notice changes in their sexual health as a result of a mental health, medical or relational difficulty. How can you support your patients and create an open space to discuss sex and sexuality?
Time & Location
Nov 25, 2024, 9:00 PM – 10:00 PM EST
Virtual Event
About the event
Talking about sexual health can be one of the most challenging aspects of clinical practice, yet it is essential to the well-being of many patients. In this talk, "Shy About Sex: The Non-Sex Therapist's Guide to Sex Therapy" we will explore why conversations about sexual health are often difficult for clinicians, and how these conversations can be approached with greater confidence and sensitivity—whether or not you specialize in sex therapy.
The talk will cover key topics including:
Why asking about sexual health is critical for all clinicians: Discover why addressing sexual health is relevant even if a sexual disorder is not a chief complaint for a patient, and how doing so can improve patient outcomes in areas like mental health, relationship satisfaction, and overall quality of life.
Why discussing sexual health is often challenging for clinicians: Understand the personal and professional barriers that make these conversations challenging, including societal taboos, lack…