Human Sexuality: A Therapeutic Integration
(CPSY 6512)

This is the basic introductory course for the institute. It's a great overview course for counselors, pastors and other professionals who would like additional training in Human Sexuality from a Christian perspective.

Course Description

This course provides a basic introduction to counseling for sexual issues. Students are introduced to a theology of sexuality, a basic model of addressing sexual issues in counseling, basics of sexual biology and psychology, sexual development, sexual dysfunction, and basic intervention techniques for sexual problems. Students are also challenged in their own growth and development in this area.

Basic Outline

I. Introduction

A. Course Details

B. Toward an integrated Theology of Sex

C. DEC-R Introduction

1. Introduction to the DEC-R

2. Personal development of the Sex Counselor

3. Guidelines for Sexual Integrity in the Clinical Setting

II. Dialogue

A. Language in sex therapy

B. Assessment in Sex therapy

III. Education

A. Medical Aspects of Sexuality and Sexual Function

B. Sexual Education

C. Sexuality across the life-span (Developmental sexuality)

D. Gender and gender identity issues (Homosexuality)

E. Sexual Behaviors and Values Clarification

IV. Coaching

A. Atypical Sexuality

B. Sexual Compulsivity and Addiction

C. Models of Sexual Response

D. Sexual Dysfunction

V. Referral

Texts*

NOTE: This is a sample list provided for those considering the course. Current students must follow the texts in their syllabus.

• Rosenau, D. (1996). Celebration of Sex. Thomas Nelson.
• Hyde, J.S., DeLamater, J. D. (2006). Understanding human sexuality. 9th ed. Boston : McGraw-Hill.
• Rosenau, D.E., Sytsma, M., and Taylor, D.L. (2001). Sexuality and Sexual Counseling: Learning and Practicing the DEC-R Model. In T. Clinton, and G. Ohlschlager (Eds.) Competent Christian Counseling, Colorado Springs: Waterbrook.

Additional texts are required with between 1,000 and 1,200 pages of reading.

Course Work

Students receive 2 credit hours of masters level education from PSI. As this is a masters/post-masters level course, in addition to attendance and reading, students are required to complete a final exam and write their personal theology of sex.

Prerequisite

Approved application to PSI (for the Institute for Sexual Wholeness program).

Schedule

This course is currently being offered each spring and fall at the PSI campus in Atlanta. Course begins at 9:00 am on Friday and ends at 4:00 pm on Sunday. Click the button at the right for current dates.

Professors**:

• Dr. Douglas Rosenau
• Dr. Michael Sytsma
• Debra Taylor

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Other Information

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* Texts vary somewhat depending upon professor(s) for each class.

** Professors are subject to last minute change. Professors will be from the identified faculty list. Guest speakers will be recognized experts in the subject they teach on.