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Caregiver Help Part I: Coping with Anger and Guilt
The emotional stress of caring for persons who are aging, chronically ill or disabled can be debilitating for family members as well as professional caregivers. This course addresses caregiver anger and guilt, and provides a three-step process that helps caregivers develop an attitude of what is described as “creative indifference” toward the people, situations and events that cause them the greatest amount of emotional stress. By gaining insights into how degenerative and progressive dise... |
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How Temperamental Differences Affect Young Children
Temperament plays a significant role in a child’s development, experience, relationships, and behaviors. Children often need supportive intervention to allow them to function in healthy ways and reach their potential. This video course will include a discussion of normal early childhood development and the range of normal functioning as it is impacted by temperament. The purpose of this course is to help participants understand the role that temperament plays in the trajectory of normal chil... |
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Autism Movement Therapy
Autism Movement Therapy® is an emerging therapy that combines movement and music with positive behavior support strategies to assist individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in meeting and achieving their speech and language, social and academic goals. Its purpose is to connect left and right hemisphere brain functioning by combining patterning, visual movement calculation, audile receptive processing, rhythm and sequencing into a “whole brain” cognitive thinking approach that can ... |
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Screening and Assessment (TAP 11, Chapter 4): Treatment for Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse: Opportunities for Coordination (TAP 11)
Screening and Assessment (TAP 11, Chapter 4): Treatment for Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse: Opportunities for Coordination provides information about the purpose of assessment, as well as screening and assessment processes, methods, and instruments.
Course materials are from Chapter 4, found on pages 61 to 85 if using Adobe toolbar page finder. |
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Physical Detoxification Services for Withdrawal From Specific Substances (TIP 45, Chapter 4): Detoxification and Substance Abuse Treatment (TIP 45)
Physical Detoxification Services for Withdrawal From Specific Substances (TIP 45, Chapter 4): Detoxification and Substance Abuse Treatment highlights specific treatment regimens for multiple classifications of substance abuse, which include physical detoxification for withdrawal from alcohol, opiates, benzodiazepines and other sedative hypnotics, stimulants, inhalants/solvents, nicotine, marijuana and other drugs containing THC, anabolic steroids, and an integrated approach for management of p... |
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Drug Testing as a Tool (TIP 43, Chapter 9): Medication-Assisted Treatment for Opioid Addiction in Opioid Treatment Programs
Drug Testing as a Tool (TIP 43, Chapter 9): Medicated-Assisted Treatment for Opioid Addiction in Opioid Treatment Programs describes the benefits and limitations of drug tests. Most often opioid treatment programs (OTPs) use urine testing by immunoassay or thin-layer chromatography; because these methods are the least costly and best validated by all options, but the Center for Substance Abuse Treatment has indicated that oral-fluid testing may be an alternate approach in OTPs. The chapter exp... |
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Services in Intensive Outpatient Treatment Programs (TIP 47, Chapter 4) : Substance Abuse: Clinical Issues in Intensive Outpatient Treatment
Substance Abuse: Clinical Issues in Intensive Outpatient Treatment describes the core services a program should provide and enhanced services that often are delivered on site or through established links with community-based providers. Enhanced services include adult education, transportation, adjunctive therapies, and parenting classes.
Course materials are from Chapter 4. Course materials can be accessed either 1) online or 2) by ordering the book free from: http://store.samhsa.gov/produc... |
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Clinical Vignettes Demonstrating How to Apply the Information (TIP 50, Part 1- Chapter 2): From Addressing Suicidal Thoughts and Behaviors in Substance Abuse Treatment (TIP 50)
Research consistently shows a high prevalence of suicidal thoughts and suicide attempts among persons with substance abuse problems who are in treatment. Treatment Improvement Protocol (TIP) 50, Addressing Suicidal Thoughts and Behaviors in Substance Abuse Treatment is designed to assist in working with adult clients who may be suicidal. Clinical Vignettes Demonstrating How to Apply the Information presents the “how to” of working with clients with suicidal thoughts and/or behaviors. The c... |
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Information You Need to Know (TIP 50, Part 1- Chapter 1): From Addressing Suicidal Thoughts and Behaviors in Substance Abuse Treatment (TIP 50)
Research consistently shows a high prevalence of suicidal thoughts and suicide attempts among persons with substance abuse problems who are in treatment. Treatment Improvement Protocol (TIP) 50, Addressing Suicidal Thoughts and Behaviors in Substance Abuse Treatment, is designed to assist in working with adult clients who may be suicidal. Information You Need to Know presents the “what” and “why” of working with clients with substance use disorders who have suicidal thoughts and/or beh... |
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Introduction (TIP 48, Part 1 - Chapter 1): From Managing Depressive Symptoms in Substance Abuse Clients During Early Recovery (TIP 48)
The introductory chapter (Chapter 1) of TIP 48, Managing Depressive Symptoms in Substance Abuse Clients During Early Recovery provides the “what” and “why” and “how” of working with clients with depressive symptoms and substance use disorders. It includes information on depressive symptoms and covers topics such as counseling approaches, clinical settings, cultural concerns, the counselor’s role and responsibilities, understanding clients with depressive symptoms, screening and a... |
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Screening and Assessment; and Treatment Engagement, Placement, and Planning (TIP 51; Chapter 4, and Chapter 5): From Substance Abuse Treatment: Addressing the Specific Needs of Women (TIP 51)
This course is based on Chapters 4 and 5 from Substance Abuse Treatment: Addressing the Specific Needs of Women Treatment Improvement Protocol (TIP) 51.
Screening and Assessment (Chapter 4) covers several areas for which to screen, such as acute safety risk, mental disorders, sexual victimization, trauma, and eating disorders. This chapter also discusses factors that may influence the overall assessment, and reviews screening for substance abuse and dependence in settings other than substan... |
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Introduction and Overview (Section I); and The Older Adult Treatment Population (Section II): From Substance Abuse Relapse Prevention for Older Adults--A Group Treatment Approach
I. Introduction and Overview: From Substance Abuse Relapse Prevention for Older Adults—A Group Treatment Approach provides background and how-to directions for introducing relapse techniques to older clients.
II. The Older Adult Treatment Population: From Substance Abuse Relapse Prevention for Older Adults—A Group Treatment Approach provides an overview of the target population for cognitive-behavioral and self-management intervention (CB/SM) for older adults who have substance use diso... |
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Substance Abuse and Suicide Prevention: Evidence & Implications: A White Paper
Substance Abuse and Suicide Prevention: Evidence and Implications is a White Paper that focuses on the current state of knowledge at the intersection of substance abuse and suicide. The first section focuses on the epidemiology of suicide itself. The second section provides an overview of what we know and do NOT know of the impact of substance abuse, including both drugs and alcohol, on suicide risk. The final section of the document explores suicide prevention within the public health context... |
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Patient Assessment (TIP 54, Chapter 2): Managing Chronic Pain in Adults With or in Recovery From Substance Use Disorders
Patient Assessment (TIP 54, Chapter 2): Managing Chronic Pain in Adults With or in Recovery From Substance Use Disorders explains how researchers and clinicians agree that because chronic noncancer pain (CNCP) is a multifaceted condition, assessment must include more than measures of pain intensity. This chapter describes many facets of the assessment process, while evaluating the risk of developing problematic opioid use.
Course materials are from Chapter 2 and can be accessed either 1) on... |
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Use and Abuse of Psychoactive Prescription Drugs and Over-the-Counter Medications (TIP 26, Chapter 3): Substance Abuse Among Older Adults (TIP 26)
Use and Abuse of Psychoactive Prescription Drugs and Over-the-Counter Medications (TIP 26, Chapter 3): Substance Abuse Among Older Adults presents treatment providers with much-needed information about a population that is underdiagnosed and underserved. Substance abuse often goes undetected among adults over 60. This course addresses the evolution of psychoactive prescribing, patterns of use, risk factors for misuse and abuse of psychoactive drugs, adverse effects, and interactions with othe... |
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Alcohol (TIP 26, Chapter 2): Substance Abuse Among Older Adults (TIP 26)
Alcohol (TIP 26, Chapter 2): Substance Abuse Among Older Adults presents treatment providers with much-needed information about a population that is underdiagnosed and underserved. This course addresses the classification of drinking problems among older adults, their drinking patterns, alcohol abuse risk factors, and use of other substances.
Course materials are from Chapter 2. Course materials can be accessed either 1) online or 2) by ordering the book free of charge from: http://store.sa... |
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Identification, Screening, and Assessment (TIP 26, Chapter 4): Substance Abuse Among Older Adults (TIP 26)
Substance Abuse Among Older Adults (TIP 26, Chapter 4) presents treatment providers with much-needed information about a population that is underdiagnosed and underserved. Substance abuse often goes undetected among adults over 60. This course covers Identification, Screening, and Assessment, and addresses screening older adults for alcohol and prescription drug abuse, communicating screening results, assessment of needs, and moving the older adult into treatment.
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Screening for Viral Hepatitis (TIP 53, Chapter 2): Addressing Viral Hepatitis in People With Substance Use Disorders (TIP 53)
Screening for Viral Hepatitis (TIP 53, Chapter 2): Addressing viral hepatitis in people with substance use disorders (TIP 53) examines the treatment program’s role in the screening process for hepatitis A, B, and C which involves testing a small sample of blood for antigens and antibodies. It also describes the counseling practices that educate, support, and motivate clients undergoing the screening process.
Course materials are from Chapter 2. Course materials can be accessed either 1) o... |
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Phases of Treatment (TIP 43, Chapter 7): Medication-Assisted Treatment for Opioid Addiction in Opioid Treatment Programs (TIP 43)
Phases of Treatment (TIP 43, Chapter 7): Medicated-Assisted Treatment for Opioid Addiction in Opioid Treatment Programs (TIP 43) The model described in this chapter comprises either five or six patient-centered phases for planning and providing MAT services and evaluating treatment outcomes in an opioid treatment program (OTP), including the (1) acute, (2) rehabilitative, (3) supportive-care, (4) medical maintenance), (5) tapering (optional), and (6) continuing-care phases.
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Issues in Domestic Violence: Prevention of Domestic Violence
Introduction to the prevention of intimate partner domestic violence.
Target audience: Social Workers, Psychologists, Counselors, Marriage & Family Therapists, Addiction Counselors
Syllabus:
* Prevention Strategies
* Primary, Secondary and Tertiary Prevention |
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ACA Code of Ethics 2005
An overview of the ACA Code of Ethics.
**Course Syllabus:**
* Counseling Relationship
* Confidentiality & Privacy
* Professional Responsibility
* Relationships with Other Professionals
* Evaluation, Assessment & Interpretation
* Supervision, Training & Teaching
* Research & Publications
* Resolving Ethical Issues
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Parkinson's Disease: Hope through Research
An overview of the causes, symptoms and treatments of Parkinson's.
Target audience: Social Workers, Psychologists, Counselors, Marriage & Family Therapists, Addiction Counselors
Syllabus:
* What is Parkinson's Disease and what causes it?
* Genetics
* Symptoms
* Diagnosis
* Prognosis
* Drug Treatments
* Surgical Treatments
* Supportive Therapies
* Coping
**Unlimited Access to Over 200 Courses
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Headache: Hope through Research
On overview of the causes, symptoms and treatments of headaches.
Target audience: Social Workers, Psychologists, Counselors, Marriage & Family Therapists, Addiction Counselors
Syllabus:
* Diagnosis
* Treatment
* Primary headache disorders
* Secondary headache disorders
* Children & headache
* Sleep disorders
* Coping
* Research
**Unlimited Access to Over 200 Courses
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Challenges in Using Opioids to Treat Pain in Persons With Substance Use Disorders
This course covers the neurobiology and clinical presentation of pain, the interaction with substance use disorders and the evaluation and treatment of pain for individuals with a history of addiction.
Target audience: Social Workers, Psychologists, Counselors, Marriage & Family Therapists, Addiction Counselors
Course Syllabus:
* Prevalence & Experience of Pain
* Principles of Assessment and Treatment
* Opioid Considerations in Treatment
* Clinical Management |
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Boundaries in Mental Health Treatment
Overview of the issues related to boundaries & ethics in the treatment of individuals with mental illness.
Target audience: Social Workers, Psychologists, Counselors, Marriage & Family Therapists, Addiction Counselors
Course Syllabus:
* Defining boundaries
* How do violations occur
* Multiple or non-sexual dual relationships
* Sexual relationships
* Consequences to the patient of boundary violations
* Prevention of crossings and violations
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Ethics in Victim Services
An examination of the ethical standards relating to victim assistance.
Syllabus:
* Evolution of Ethics
* Standards
* Response to Crime Victims
* Conflicts of Interest
* Ethical Dilemmas and Decision Making
* Boundary Issues
* Confidentiality
* Legal Advocacy/Advice
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Communication with Victims and Survivors
Introduction to communications with victims for victim service providers.
Target audience: Social Workers, Psychologists, Counselors, Marriage & Family Therapists, Addiction Counselors
Syllabus
* Communications framework
* Communication skills
* Cultural awareness
* Communication barriers
* Communicating with children
* Resources for victims
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Engaging Family Members Into Adolescent Drug Treatment
Overview of the critical role of family members in treating adolescent drug users.
Target audience: Social Workers, Psychologists, Counselors, Marriage & Family Therapists, Addiction Counselors
Syllabus:
* Why family involvement is critical in adolescent recovery
* Levels of family engagement
* Clinician competencies
* Strategies for engaging family members
* Cultural factors
* Practitioner resources
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Impact of Crime on Victims
Overview of the impact on victims of crime and long-term trauma reaction.
Target audience: Social Workers, Psychologists, Counselors, Marriage & Family Therapists, Addiction Counselors
Syllabus:
* Immediate Victim Reaction
* Long-term Trauma Reactions
* PTSD
* Physical, Spiritual, Emotional, and Financial Impact
* Impact on Brain Development
* Impact on Developed Brain
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Effects of Alcohol and HIV Infection on the Central Nervous System
Summary of alcohol abuse among HIV infected individuals, the effects of alcohol on the brain and immune system and HIV disease progression.
Target audience: Social Workers, Psychologists, Counselors, Marriage & Family Therapists, Addiction Counselors
Syllabus:
* Prevalence of alcohol use among HIV-infected population
* Biological and Immunological Effects
* Effect of HIV infection and alcohol abuse on the central nervous system
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Considerations for the Provision of e-Therapy
Overview of providing mental health services via electronic means including delivery of e-therapy, uses, benefits and challenges.
Target audience: Social Workers, Psychologists, Counselors, Marriage & Family Therapists, Addiction Counselors
Syllabus:
* Cultural & Linguistic Competence
* Legal and Administrative Issues
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Issues in Domestic Violence: Legal and Ethical Issues
Overview of risks, disclosure of domestic abuse, legal resources and ethical obligations.
Target audience: Social Workers, Psychologists, Counselors, Marriage & Family Therapists, Addiction Counselors
Syllabus:
* Scope
* Reporting abuse
* Arrest policies
* Advocacy
* Navigating the system
* Confidentiality
* Safety Plan
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The Confidentiality of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Patient Records Regulation and the HIPAA Privacy Rule
Overview of the HIPAA Privacy Rule as it relates to substance abuse programs.
Target audience: Social Workers, Psychologists, Counselors, Marriage & Family Therapists, Addiction Counselors
Syllabus:
* Applicability
* Protected Information
* Patient Notice & Rights
* Security
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NBCC Ethics Code 2012 edition
Overview of the NBCC Code of Ethics.
Target audience: Counselors
Syllabus:
* Action to Prevent Harm
* Qualified Services
* Promote Welfare of Clients
* Communications
* Trust
* Standards & Practices
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APA Ethics Code 2002
Study and demonstrate familiarity with the APA Ethics Code.
Target audience: Psychologists
Syllabus:
* Principles
* Resolution
* Competence
* Relations
* Confidentiality
* Public Statements
* Record Keeping
* Education
* Research
* Assessment
* Therapy |
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Tobacco use and mental illness
Overview of contributing factors to the increased use of tobacco amongst individuals with mental illness.
Target audience: Social Workers, Psychologists, Counselors, Marriage & Family Therapists, Addiction Counselors
Syllabus:
* Tobacco use & mental illness
* Assessment & intervention
* Smoking cessation
* Relapse prevention
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The Treatment of Depression in Older Adults - EBP
Evidence based practice providing practitioners with strategies for providing care to seniors with depression.
Target audience: Social Workers, Psychologists, Counselors, Marriage & Family Therapists, Addiction Counselors
Syllabus:
* Screening for depression
* Assessment and diagnosis
* Treatment and care |
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Depression and Older Adults: Key Issues
Overview of risk factors, trends and definitions of depression in older adults.
Target audience: Social Workers, Psychologists, Counselors, Marriage & Family Therapists, Addiction Counselors
Syllabus:
* Assess risk factors
* Summarize of implementation of evidence-based practices |
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Issues in Domestic Violence: Working With Perpetrators of Domestic Violence
Target audience: Social Workers, Psychologists, Counselors, Marriage & Family Therapists, Addiction Counselors
Course Syllabus
* Characteristics of Perpetrators
* Causal Theories and Perpetration
* Assessment of Perpetrators
* Treatment/Intervention Approaches |
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Issues in Domestic Violence: Motivational Interviewing and Stages of Change
Target audience: Social Workers, Psychologists, Counselors, Marriage & Family Therapists, Addiction Counselors
Course Syllabus
* Goals of the Transtheoretical Model
* Motivational Interviewing Strategies
* Working with Perpetrators of Domestic Violence
* Working with Victims of Domestic Violence |
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Topics in Human Sexuality: Sexual Orientation
Target audience: Social Workers, Psychologists, Counselors, Marriage & Family Therapists, Addiction Counselors
Course Syllabus
* Defining Sexual Orientation
* Development of Sexual Orientation
* Prejudice, Discrimination, Scope and Impact
* Homosexuality as a Mental Disorder: An Important Shift
* The Coming Out Process
* Tips for Working With Gay and Lesbian Clients |
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Issues in Domestic Violence: Intimate Partner Sexual Abuse
Target audience: Social Workers, Psychologists, Counselors, Marriage & Family Therapists, Addiction Counselors
Course Syllabus
* Definitions, Prevalence and Incidence of Intimate Partner Sexual Abuse
* Comparing Intimate Partner Sexual Abuse to Abuse by a Non-intimate Partner
* Intimate Partner Sexual Abuse Compared with General Domestic Violence
* Health Impact of Intimate Partner Sexual Abuse
* Understanding the Dynamics of Intimate Partner Sexual Abuse
* Interventions for Victims ... |
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Drug Abuse among Hispanics: Evidence-Based Practice
Target audience: Social Workers, Psychologists, Counselors, Marriage & Family Therapists, Addiction Counselors
Course Syllabus
* The Prevalence of Drug Use among Hispanics
* Effects of Drugs of Use on the Brain and on Adolescent Brain Development
* Drug Use Preventive Interventions for Adolescents
* Treatment of Hispanics with Drug Abuse Problems
* What are some of the current gaps in drug research? |
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Issues in Domestic Violence: Special Populations
Target audience: Social Workers, Psychologists, Counselors, Marriage & Family Therapists, Addiction Counselors
Course Syllabus
* Domestic Violence in Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgendered (GBLT) Relationships
* Domestic Violence and Older Adults |
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Issues in Domestic Violence: The Effects
Target audience: Social Workers, Psychologists, Counselors, Marriage & Family Therapists, Addiction Counselors
Course Syllabus
* Common Patterns of Intimate Partner Violence
* Effects on Victims
* Depressive Disorders
* Posttraumatic Stress Disorder
* Domestic Violence and Children |
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Clients with Substance Use and Eating Disorders
Target audience: Social Workers, Psychologists, Counselors, Marriage & Family Therapists, Addiction Counselors
Course Syllabus
* What are Eating Disorders?
* How Common are Eating Disorders?
* What is the Relationship between Eating Disorders and Substance Use Disorders?
* What is the Relationship Between Eating Disorders and Other Behavioral Health Disorders?
* What is the Treatment for Eating Disorders? |
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Issues in Domestic Violence: Introduction and Theories
Target audience: Social Workers, Psychologists, Counselors, Marriage & Family Therapists, Addiction Counselors
Course Syllabus
* Defining Domestic Violence
* Prevalence of Domestic Violence
* Theories on Domestic Violence
* Warning Signs of Abuse |
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Topics in Human Sexuality: Sexual Disorders and Sex Therapy
Target audience: Social Workers, Psychologists, Counselors, Marriage & Family Therapists, Addiction Counselors
Course Syllabus
* Introduction
* Defining Sexual Disorders
* Male Erectile Disorder
* Premature Ejaculation
* Male Orgasmic Disorder
* Female Orgasmic Disorder
* Female Sexual Arousal Disorder
* Dyspareunia
* Vaginismus
* Sexual Desire Disorders
* Therapies for Sexual Disorders |
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Topics in Human Sexuality: Fertility
Target audience: Social Workers, Psychologists, Counselors, Marriage & Family Therapists, Addiction Counselors
Course Syllabus
* Introduction
* Defining Infertility
* Fertility Problems in Women
* Diagnosis of Female Infertility
* Male Infertility
* Diagnosis of Male Infertility
* Fertility Treatment
* Surrogacy/Gestational Carrier |
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Topics in Human Sexuality: Sexuality Across the Lifespan - Adulthood
Target audience: Social Workers, Psychologists, Counselors, Marriage & Family Therapists, Addiction Counselors
Course Syllabus:
* Introduction
* Milestones in Adult Development
* Singles, Marrieds and Cohabitators
* Sex and the Married Couple
* Marital and Partnered Sexuality
* Changes in Sexual Patterns
* Sexuality and Aging |
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