Introduction to Human Sexuality and Sex Therapy is the prerequisite for all other ISW courses, offering an overview of:

• A brief history of sexology

• Reproductive anatomy/physiology

• Sexual response

• Sexual dysfunctions

• Basic interventions for common sexual problems

• Sexual development and identity

• Typical and atypical sexual behavior

• Compulsive sexuality

Informed by current research and theory in sexology, students will explore and define a biblical and practical theology of sex.

Prerequisites:

• Introduction to Human Sexuality & Sex Therapy

Students will be trained to identify and diagnose sexual dysfunctions and how to use standard treatment protocols for addressing:.

• Desire Disorders

• Sexual Aversion/Sexual Anorexia

• Female Sexual Dysfunctions: Arousal Disorders/PGAD, Orgasmic Disorder, Genito-pelvic Pain/Penetration Disorder

• Male Sexual Dysfunctions: Erectile Dysfunction, Ejaculatory Problems, Pain

• Body Image

• Atypical Sexuality

• Sexual Addiction

In addition, students are introduced to the current perspectives and recent changes in the diagnostic considerations, treatment models, and risk assessments of sexual addiction/compulsivity, paraphilias, and paraphilic disorders.

This course counts toward ABCST certification:

• 30 hours toward the 150 Academic hour requirement

• 2 hours of Faith Integration

Introduction to Human Sexuality and Sex Therapy is the prerequisite for all other ISW courses, offering an overview of:

• A brief history of sexology

• Reproductive anatomy/physiology

• Sexual response

• Sexual dysfunctions

• Basic interventions for common sexual problems

• Sexual development and identity

• Typical and atypical sexual behavior

• Compulsive sexuality

Informed by current research and theory in sexology, students will explore and define a biblical and practical theology of sex.

This course counts toward ABCST certification:

• 30 hours toward the 150 Academic hour requirement

• 2 hours of Faith Integration

Introduction to Human Sexuality and Sex Therapy is the prerequisite for all other ISW courses. Informed by current research and theory in sexology, students will explore and define a biblical and practical theology of sex.