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Prerequisite Course Requirements:
ISW Introduction to Human Sexuality & Sex Therapy
Hosted at:
Richmont Graduate University - Atlanta Campus
1900 The Exchange SE #100
Atlanta, GA 30339
Attend Live In-Person or Live Online:
April 4 - 9:00 am - 7:00 pm (EST)
April 5 - 9:00 am - 7:00 pm (EST)
April 6 - 9:00 am - 5:00 pm (EST)
In this Course
This course takes an in-depth and advanced look at current theories and treatment approaches to addressing problematic hypersexuality (compulsive and addictive sexuality). Students will explore the diagnosis, etiology, disease process, treatment, recovery process, and current research findings for sexual addictions in males and females.
Course Topics Include:
Introduction and history of compulsive sexual behavior/sexual addiction
Identification and diagnosis
Classical vs Contemporary Sexual Addiction
Assessment
Treatment Models for CSBD
Using Inpatient IOP and group
Adolescents and compulsive sex
Pornography and modern media
The Trauma Egg as a therapeutic tool
Female Sexual Addiction
Partners of Sex Addicts
Working with Couples
Core Textbooks:
Birchard, T., & Benfield, J. (Eds.). (2018). The Routledge international handbook of sexual addiction. Abingdon, Oxon & New York, NY: Routledge.
Ferree, M. C. (2012). Making advances: A comprehensive guide for treating female sex and love addicts. Society for the Advancement of Sexual Health. (Chapters 3-8 and 10 are required. The rest is highly recommended.)
Laaser, D. (2008). Shattered vows: Hope and healing for women who have been sexually betrayed. Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan Publishers.
Laaser, M. R. (2004). Healing the wounds of sexual addiction: Sexual integrity in a fallen world. Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan.
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