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.
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.
After attending this intermediate-level program, participants will be able to:
- Explain the impact of common substances on sexual health and therapy.
- Recognize out-of-control sexual behavior (OCSB).
- Implement evidence-based therapeutic approaches for substance use and OCSB.
This program meets APA’s continuing education STANDARD 1.1: Program content focuses on application of psychological assessment and/or intervention methods that have overall consistent and credible empirical support in the contemporary peer reviewed scientific literature beyond those publications and other types of communications devoted primarily to the promotion of the approach.
This program meets APA’s continuing education GOAL 1: Program is relevant to psychological practice, education, and/or science.
This program meets AASECT Core Knowledge Area for:
I — Range of sexual functioning and behavior, from optimal to problematic.
L — Substance use/abuse and sexuality.
This program meets AASECT Sexuality Counseling training for:
B —Theory and methods of sexuality counseling approaches to specific populations.
This program meets AASECT Sex Therapy training for:
A — Theory and methods of sex-related psychotherapy, including several different models.
G — Exposure to treatment of clinical sex therapy cases through direct observation, demonstration, case review, or role-playing.
General Admission: $55.00
Student Admission: $35.00*
The Chicago School Faculty and Staff: $40.00*
Please Note: This program is limited to 40 participants. Once attendance maximum is met, we will begin a waiting list.
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Refund Policy: 100% of tuition is refundable up to one week before the program. Within one week of the program, tuition is nonrefundable.
Rachel Berg, LCPC, CADC
Rachel Berg is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor specializing in addictions and sex therapy. She graduated from the Chicago School of Professional Psychology with a concentration in addictions. Her career began in a community mental health setting, where she provided services to individuals with substance use and co-occurring disorders. Rachel later transitioned into a group practice, where she focused on sex therapy. She is a Certified Drug and Alcohol Counselor (CADC) and is currently in the final months of obtaining her certification in sex therapy. Her clinical interests include trauma, attachment/relationship challenges, and problematic sexual behaviors. Rachel serves as the Clinical Director at Soleil Psychotherapy.
Vision of Sexual Health | AASECT:: American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors and Therapists. (n.d.). https://www.aasect.org/vision-sexual-health
Association, N. a. P. (2022). Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders. https://doi.org/10.1176/appi.books.9780890425787
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- 325 N. Wells Street is a 3-minute (0.1 mile) walk from the Merchandise Mart CTA station.
Target Audience: Licensed therapists, counselors, social workers, psychologists, and other mental health professionals who work with clients experiencing substance use disorders and OCSB. Professionals seeking to enhance their skills in integrated treatment approaches and improve outcomes for their clients.
Psychologists. This program, when attended in its entirety, is available for 5.0 continuing education credits. The Chicago School of Professional Psychology is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. The Chicago School of Professional Psychology maintains responsibility for this program and its content. The Chicago School of Professional Psychology is committed to accessibility and non-discrimination in its continuing education activities. The Chicago School of Professional Psychology is also committed to conducting all activities in conformity with the American Psychological Association’s Ethical Principles for Psychologists. Participants are asked to be aware of the need for privacy and confidentiality throughout the program. If program content becomes stressful, participants are encouraged to process these feelings during discussion periods.
Counselors/Clinical Counselors. This program, when attended in its entirety, is available for 5.0 hours of continuing education. The Chicago School of Professional Psychology is licensed by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) to provide continuing education programming for counselors and clinical counselors. License Number: 197.000159
Social Workers. This program, when attended in its entirety, is available for 5.0 hours of continuing education. The Chicago School of Professional Psychology is licensed by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) to provide continuing education programming for social workers. License Number: 159.001036
MFTs, LPCCs, and LCSWs. Course meets the qualifications for 5.0 hours of continuing education credit for MFTs, LPCCs, and/or LCSWs as required by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences. If you are licensed outside of California please check with your local licensing agency to to determine if they will accept these CEUs. The Chicago School of Professional Psychology is approved by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS) to offer continuing education programming for MFTs, LPCCs, LEPs, and/or LCSWs. The Chicago School of Professional Psychology is an accredited or approved postsecondary institution that meets the requirements set forth in Sections 4980.54(f)(1), 4989.34, 4996.22(d)(1), or 4999.76(d) of the Code.
Sexuality Educators, Counselors, and Therapists. This program meets the requirements of the American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors and Therapists (AASECT) and is approved for 5.0 CE credits. The Office of Continuing Education at The Chicago School of Professional Psychology has been approved as an AASECT Provider of continuing education credits. Provider number 23-519-CW. These CE credits may be applied toward AASECT certification and renewal of certification. Completion of this program does not ensure or guarantee AASECT certification. For further information please contact [email protected].
Non-Psychologists. Most licensing boards accept Continuing Education Credits sponsored by the American Psychological Association but non-psychologists are recommended to consult with their specific state-licensing board to ensure that APA-sponsored CE is acceptable.
*Participants must attend 100% of the program in order to obtain a Certificate of Attendance.
If participants have special needs, we will attempt to accommodate them. Please address questions, concerns and any complaints to [email protected]. There is no commercial support for this program nor are there any relationships between the CE Sponsor, presenting organization, presenter, program content, research, grants, or other funding that could reasonably be construed as conflicts of interest.