Substance Use and Out-of-Control Sexual Behavior: Enhancing Therapeutic Practice

Presented by Rachel Berg, LCPC, CADC

Friday, November 8, 2024

7am-12:30pm PT / 9am-2:30pm CT / 10am-3:30pm ET

This event is presented in hybrid format. Participants have the option of attending in-person or participating via Zoom. Zoom link will be available on course page in “My Courses” upon event registration. 

Participants will develop a nuanced understanding of how various substances impact sexual health and therapeutic outcomes. Through a blend of theoretical insights and practical applications, therapists will acquire skills in assessing, diagnosing, and treating substance use disorders within the context of sex therapy. The course includes instruction on differential diagnosis techniques and considerations of comorbidity, drawing from foundational texts such as the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5) to guide clinical decision-making.

Additionally, the course provides a comprehensive introduction to out-of-control sexual behavior (OCSB), defined and explored in depth using criteria from the International Classification of Diseases (ICD-11). Therapists will explore effective therapeutic strategies and interventions for managing OCSB, integrating insights from Braun-Harvey and Vigorito’s work on sexual behavior disorders. Practical case studies and simulations will enhance clinical proficiency, preparing therapists to address problematic sexual behaviors while adhering to ethical guidelines set forth by professional organizations such as AASECT. By the conclusion of the course, therapists will be equipped with evidence-based tools and strategies to confidently navigate these complex and interrelated issues in their clinical practice.

Zoom link will be available on course page in “My Courses” upon event registration. 

This program, when attended in its entirety, offers 5.0 CEs for Psychologists, 5.0 IL CEUS for Counselors and Social Workers, 5.0 BBS California CEUs for LPCCs, LPSWs, and LMFTs, or 5.0 AASECT CEs for Sexuality Educators, Counselors, and Therapists.